Hi I am on town point Bohemia/Elk I have been trying to catch a snakehead all summer and seen some but could not land one yet. Do you now any spots or tips. Thank you
Concur with the info in this video. Smaller baits, low weight, spinning rods, color choices. Accurate assessment of advantages and drawbacks of various commercial lure types.
Footwear. I am constantly changing footwear from neoprene wetshoe in the cold or hip waders when I need something taller to water shoes in the summer. What are you using?
When snakehead fishing i use the Kokatat Hydrus Launch Socks as my waterproof base all year round. what goes under and over them depends on the season. The hottest part of the summer i only have these with crocs that keep my feet surprisingly cool. I use wool socks and 8mm neoprene boots with these in cold water.
Good stuff. I have missed all my snakeheads. I just got a kayak, so I will be out in SOMD waters trying again after a few years of not being on the water as much as beside it.
Fantastic information! I moved to Maryland from California not too long ago and rarely did any freshwater fishing. Really looking forward to seeing if I can catch one of these in the Silver Spring area.
The Potomac River and its tributaries are known for snakeheads! Since you live in Silver Spring you live in snakehead country! Just go anywhere in the Potomac River tributaries south of DC and you should be able to catch yourself some snakeheads! I suggest you give Mattawoman Creek a try since it is a good snakehead river.
When you said you don't use plastic trailers on your chatterbaits do you mean you pull the plastic tentacles that come with the lures out or do you mean you don't add any kind of plastic swimbaits or crawfish on them? Also, how would you be able to cast if you don't use any weight on your hook for the swimbait? Or did I miss interpret what you mean? If you do use weight do you prefer a jighead with an open hook or do you prefer the weighted EWG hook? Thanks for this upload buddy! This gives me some ideas to start targeting snakeheads!
I just don’t add anything to the chatter baits and use them exactly as they come out of the box. The weight of the swimbait is enough to cast well if you are using spinning reels with lighter test line. I generally use no weight but i’ll use 1/16 oz if i feel i need to.
I live on the Eastern Shore and I’m completely new to all of this. Are you using a leader? If so, what, how long, and how are you connecting to main line? You mentioned wire at one point but not sure what you were referring to
I've caught snakehead on light action rods. The lure being used is an important element of rod selection. If you are fishing a 2 hook hollow body frog that has a thick wire, medium is as light as I would go for adequate hook penetration. I use light wire hollow body double hooks so medium works really well. If I personally have thick wire double hooks I use a medium heavy rod.
Wow,, what a great bunch of knowledge, skillfully presented, and without a single "Ya know" like so many people use these days. Well done, I can't wait for your next video.
Thanks for all the info after everything I’ve been told I’m a little skeptical about the rod choices & line choices as well , but then again I have definitely lost fish trying to horse them with my heavier gear but from why I was told it was necessary, I know I’m a year late but I was wondering if your options have changed at all & As far as a generalization I can agree that smaller fish don’t tend to put up the best fight but once you hook into a 5+ that fight can last a lot longer then 5 seconds especially once you get close to that 10lb range
Thanks for the detailed post. I appreciate it. Funny you should mention it. I lost my first snakehead to a broken line a couple days ago. Never had that happen since I started fishing them in 2017. It was a 10lb fish that was in weeds and I pulled to the kayak/net without much issue. As it went into the net it jump a few feet over my kayak into some wood and broke me off. I caught a 14lb snakehead a few weeks ago and the only fight was at the kayak and net. I stand by the weak fight even for the biggest of them. I still use mostly small sized lures. I’ve been using a Booyah Pad Crasher Jr lately that I’ve been liking. I also have caught quite a few on the Z-man Finesse Frogz. I will say that if I use a bait caster I use at least 40lbs braid. That has nothing to do with the fish and everything to do with the poor physics of bait casters. Its really easy to break off 20-40 lbs line on bait casters due to line cut in.
@@MDYakFishing so should I stick with my mach 2 , or get a different rod and also would you have two spinning rod set ups or one spinning and one Baitcaster?
@@ianm6856 Baitcasters work well for lures over 3/8oz. Spinning setups work for great for lighter lures. If I were going to use one setup it would be a spinning rod but if you already have a bait caster there is no reason not to use it too.
I don't know about the 12 lb test ? when I was I kid my dad always said you don't need no more then 12 lb test.and after having some big bass break my line I will never know how big the fish was.so I use spider wire now and been thinking about going back to fluorocarbon and trying 12 cuz of the cast distance so I'm glad you said that.plus my one reel is getting low.you got any recommendations on a brand.
It’s all about setting your drag and using medium power rods. If you crank the drag down with a heavy powered rod you will definitely get some break offs. I love kastking braid. I’ve used everything but it’s the only one I use now.
Great info sir, can u tell me what should be ideal length of spinning rod for snakehead fishing and just best spinning Rod's weight should be for snakehead.? Plz respond.
Thanks! I find the most useful length is 7’ (213cm) because it allows long casts and reasonable cast control. I would recommend medium power, fast/extra fast action. I personally like rods that weigh less than 4 oz (113g).
I give you credit. If you can cast a 1/16 - 3/16oz lure over 120’ with accuracy with a bait caster setup my hat is off to you. I use spinning tackle so i can make long accurate casts with light lures.
I live in Forest Hill MD and I have been trying all year to catch one and just can’t locate them. I don’t have a kayak or boat so it’s all shore fishing. Any advice or location
If you are willing to drive you could give Key Wallace Drive at the Blackwater Wildlife Refuge. Get there early if you want to find parking. What I’ve found this year is that they have been as far up the mouth of a tributary that they can reach. Best of luck.
if you haven't caught one yet look around susquehanna starting as early as next month. look around the shorline, they'll be there. question is can you catch them.. Good luck.
@@MDYakFishing maybe not, your sankehead fish look like a bit big. because the southern snakehead fish is usually small and the northern snakehead fis is usually giant(over 5Kg）in China.
Great review! I look forward to getting into snakehead fishing more this spring! I live in southern maryland. I might've missed it but in your opinion whats the best color of lure and your first choice of lure? Thank you for your advice!
Thanks, best color is generally dependent on the body of water I'm fishing. I have good look with white, red, and green. My most productive snakehead lure is the 1.75" Lunkerhunt popping frog. I think any frog that is 2" or less will do well. It comes down to your technique.
If they’re invasive and have never been exterminated, why catch in release in MD? I also didn’t mention the part where it is illegal and finable to keep (or release) snakehead in MD. I cannot recall the fine, but it’s not a small one.
Good question. Normally I only ever take what I’ll use. The bag I take with me on my kayak can fit 10-12 snakeheads. You can release any fish you catch in Md as long as it is immediately after catching in the same water you caught it. To your point this year I’ve kept/dispatched every one I caught no matter how many I caught. The numbers I found this year were pretty staggering.
yep. 1- min lure 3 / 3,5cm ( enoug for 1kg snakehead ) 2- do not to fast rolling ur reel😂 , medium slow. 3- play ur lure like natural. 4- morning & sunsine 5- with,black,green. ( u think snakehead color blind ? ) 😂😂😂😅
LOL. It’s great when you find a lure that works with your style. I use to always have one tied onto a rod. It did ok but the spark shad and fat impact always did better. It’s still a good bait though.
@@MDYakFishing Capital congers are the best wiggle dancers, they just never die, and never leave you without the wound haha. But there are even worse things, for example, i freeze when i see people wanting to kiss a capital fish with the treble hooks still on the fish haha
@@MDYakFishing I never saw on youtube people hooking themselves with conger on hook, i saw it in the real life, and many times for other fish. But i meant like generally any fish kissing with the treble hooks dancing while someone is trying to kiss it. Anyways, i have something even better to see. This guy is 50 miles from me. On first it may look as nothing special, BUT in the reality he is handling the most poisonous fish here in the adriatic sea. A small specimen of that fish can send you to the graveyard if you dont seek immediate medical help within 40 minutes. NOW imagine, how fast can this monster specimen kill you. And mind that, its poison is kicking in immediately, completely shutting you off, taking out your ability to move. Watch from 12:00 -> 13:00, believe me, when i see him doing that, my legs and arms go on needles. Man, when i catch that fish, im cutting my leader instantly, cuz i have a grandpa neighbour who lost an arm due to its sting. Back in the day boats werent very fast, and i dont have a fast one either. th-cam.com/video/gI-YjwORf9g/w-d-xo.html
Fellow Marylander here, right on the elk river! Thank you so much for your videos, down to earth and very informational. I’ve been trying since March.
Thanks for watching. This is info I wish I had. I hope it helps.
Hi I am on town point Bohemia/Elk I have been trying to catch a snakehead all summer and seen some but could not land one yet. Do you now any spots or tips. Thank you
Where on the elk? I’m in harford county but grew up in Cecil
Absolutely one of the best summarization of lures for the Northern Snakehead. Thanks for the information. I think it will help me hook and cook one 👍
I appreciate the feedback. I hope you get on them.
@@MDYakFishing yeah so do I! Also your 1st video was excellent. The biological take on it was excellent as well
Concur with the info in this video. Smaller baits, low weight, spinning rods, color choices. Accurate assessment of advantages and drawbacks of various commercial lure types.
I appreciate the feedback.
Awesome video. I share your frustration on hollow body misses. I've never been more frustrated in my life than I am when I fish frogs.
Thanks. I feel fortunate when I only miss half the hits i get on hollow bodies.
What an incredible video!! Thank you so much I’m looking to go in the spring to target them in PA near the Philly airport! Great stuff!
I appreciate you. The spring is my favorite time to catch large numbers. Best of luck!
Great video! Can’t wait to get back to chasing these snakes. Spring can’t come soon enough!
Let me know how it goes this spring.
Footwear. I am constantly changing footwear from neoprene wetshoe in the cold or hip waders when I need something taller to water shoes in the summer. What are you using?
When snakehead fishing i use the Kokatat Hydrus Launch Socks as my waterproof base all year round. what goes under and over them depends on the season. The hottest part of the summer i only have these with crocs that keep my feet surprisingly cool. I use wool socks and 8mm neoprene boots with these in cold water.
Good stuff. I have missed all my snakeheads. I just got a kayak, so I will be out in SOMD waters trying again after a few years of not being on the water as much as beside it.
I wish the you best and I'm sure you'll get some hooklets this year.
Fantastic information! I moved to Maryland from California not too long ago and rarely did any freshwater fishing. Really looking forward to seeing if I can catch one of these in the Silver Spring area.
Welcome to Maryland! I’m sure if you put some time on the water you’ll get on them.
@@MDYakFishing thanks! Looking forward to doing so.
The Potomac River and its tributaries are known for snakeheads! Since you live in Silver Spring you live in snakehead country! Just go anywhere in the Potomac River tributaries south of DC and you should be able to catch yourself some snakeheads! I suggest you give Mattawoman Creek a try since it is a good snakehead river.
@@grandwonder5858 awesome tip! Thanks so much!!!
When you said you don't use plastic trailers on your chatterbaits do you mean you pull the plastic tentacles that come with the lures out or do you mean you don't add any kind of plastic swimbaits or crawfish on them?
Also, how would you be able to cast if you don't use any weight on your hook for the swimbait? Or did I miss interpret what you mean? If you do use weight do you prefer a jighead with an open hook or do you prefer the weighted EWG hook? Thanks for this upload buddy! This gives me some ideas to start targeting snakeheads!
I just don’t add anything to the chatter baits and use them exactly as they come out of the box.
The weight of the swimbait is enough to cast well if you are using spinning reels with lighter test line. I generally use no weight but i’ll use 1/16 oz if i feel i need to.
*Booyah is tough to* beat. I catch a lot of shoals, spotted and smallmouth bass on the Booyah mini spinnerbait in black and yellow.
I use more Booyah lures than any other brand for snakehead. They just work.
Great information. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experiences.
Thanks for watching!
I live on the Eastern Shore and I’m completely new to all of this. Are you using a leader? If so, what, how long, and how are you connecting to main line? You mentioned wire at one point but not sure what you were referring to
I generally never use a leader for snakehead fishing. I tie directly with braid.
You’re the only guy I see saying medium rod for snakehead. I just got a medium power mojo yak,fast action. Will this be good for snakehead?
I've caught snakehead on light action rods. The lure being used is an important element of rod selection. If you are fishing a 2 hook hollow body frog that has a thick wire, medium is as light as I would go for adequate hook penetration. I use light wire hollow body double hooks so medium works really well. If I personally have thick wire double hooks I use a medium heavy rod.
Wow,, what a great bunch of knowledge, skillfully presented, and without a single "Ya know" like so many people use these days. Well done, I can't wait for your next video.
Thanks for watching. I appreciate the feedback.
Thanks for all the info after everything I’ve been told I’m a little skeptical about the rod choices & line choices as well , but then again I have definitely lost fish trying to horse them with my heavier gear but from why I was told it was necessary, I know I’m a year late but I was wondering if your options have changed at all & As far as a generalization I can agree that smaller fish don’t tend to put up the best fight but once you hook into a 5+ that fight can last a lot longer then 5 seconds especially once you get close to that 10lb range
Thanks for the detailed post. I appreciate it. Funny you should mention it. I lost my first snakehead to a broken line a couple days ago. Never had that happen since I started fishing them in 2017. It was a 10lb fish that was in weeds and I pulled to the kayak/net without much issue. As it went into the net it jump a few feet over my kayak into some wood and broke me off. I caught a 14lb snakehead a few weeks ago and the only fight was at the kayak and net. I stand by the weak fight even for the biggest of them. I still use mostly small sized lures. I’ve been using a Booyah Pad Crasher Jr lately that I’ve been liking. I also have caught quite a few on the Z-man Finesse Frogz. I will say that if I use a bait caster I use at least 40lbs braid. That has nothing to do with the fish and everything to do with the poor physics of bait casters. Its really easy to break off 20-40 lbs line on bait casters due to line cut in.
@@MDYakFishing so should I stick with my mach 2 , or get a different rod and also would you have two spinning rod set ups or one spinning and one Baitcaster?
@@ianm6856 Baitcasters work well for lures over 3/8oz. Spinning setups work for great for lighter lures. If I were going to use one setup it would be a spinning rod but if you already have a bait caster there is no reason not to use it too.
I don't know about the 12 lb test ? when I was I kid my dad always said you don't need no more then 12 lb test.and after having some big bass break my line I will never know how big the fish was.so I use spider wire now and been thinking about going back to fluorocarbon and trying 12 cuz of the cast distance so I'm glad you said that.plus my one reel is getting low.you got any recommendations on a brand.
It’s all about setting your drag and using medium power rods. If you crank the drag down with a heavy powered rod you will definitely get some break offs. I love kastking braid. I’ve used everything but it’s the only one I use now.
What kayak are you using I've been looking into kayaks and I'm tryna find the perfect one for me
I’m using a Hobie Outback. Some dealerships have a test drive option. That’s what I did. Best of luck.
Thanks for the info. Great info.
I appreciate you!
Do u use 6-12 pound braid?
I use 12lbs braid for spinning gear and 40lbs braid on bait casters due to line cut in.
Great info sir, can u tell me what should be ideal length of spinning rod for snakehead fishing and just best spinning Rod's weight should be for snakehead.? Plz respond.
Thanks! I find the most useful length is 7’ (213cm) because it allows long casts and reasonable cast control. I would recommend medium power, fast/extra fast action. I personally like rods that weigh less than 4 oz (113g).
@@MDYakFishing Thank you sir it's really helpful
I agree with almost everything but the spinning rod part. You can cast every one of those lures with a baitcaster.
I give you credit. If you can cast a 1/16 - 3/16oz lure over 120’ with accuracy with a bait caster setup my hat is off to you. I use spinning tackle so i can make long accurate casts with light lures.
I live in Forest Hill MD and I have been trying all year to catch one and just can’t locate them. I don’t have a kayak or boat so it’s all shore fishing. Any advice or location
If you are willing to drive you could give Key Wallace Drive at the Blackwater Wildlife Refuge. Get there early if you want to find parking. What I’ve found this year is that they have been as far up the mouth of a tributary that they can reach. Best of luck.
if you haven't caught one yet look around susquehanna starting as early as next month. look around the shorline, they'll be there. question is can you catch them.. Good luck.
Man your video is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I appreciate you
I’ve had amazing luck with bladewakers from Teckle
I've used them since they came out and they are ok in general but some days they really fire up the fish. Good to have in the arsenal.
Another great video
Thanks for the support.
OK, the snakehead fish is delicious in certainly. we usually cooked it with pickle in China.
That's good to know. Thanks for the comment.
@@MDYakFishing hi bro., could you tell me where are your snakehead come from? japan?
@@ybbeejk247 I believe the genetics reveal the they are from the Yangtze River, China
@@MDYakFishing maybe not, your sankehead fish look like a bit big. because the southern snakehead fish is usually small and the northern snakehead fis is usually giant(over 5Kg）in China.
@@ybbeejk247 Good to know. Thanks
Great review! I look forward to getting into snakehead fishing more this spring! I live in southern maryland. I might've missed it but in your opinion whats the best color of lure and your first choice of lure? Thank you for your advice!
Thanks, best color is generally dependent on the body of water I'm fishing. I have good look with white, red, and green. My most productive snakehead lure is the 1.75" Lunkerhunt popping frog. I think any frog that is 2" or less will do well. It comes down to your technique.
Have you tried the buzz plug by Fred Arobogast you can fish it all different speeds check them out!!!!!!
It looks really interesting. I’ll have to give it a try. I really appreciated the suggestion!
I have been trying for 3 years to catch on rod and reel. No luck yet. Maybe this year
I hope this is your year!
If they’re invasive and have never been exterminated, why catch in release in MD? I also didn’t mention the part where it is illegal and finable to keep (or release) snakehead in MD. I cannot recall the fine, but it’s not a small one.
Good question. Normally I only ever take what I’ll use. The bag I take with me on my kayak can fit 10-12 snakeheads. You can release any fish you catch in Md as long as it is immediately after catching in the same water you caught it. To your point this year I’ve kept/dispatched every one I caught no matter how many I caught. The numbers I found this year were pretty staggering.
I live in Edgewood pull over on 40 at big gun powder walk down the hill an they in there
Yeah, they are in every tributary of the chesapeake. The western shore started getting good numbers 4 years ago for the places i’ve been.
I used to catch them by burning the jerkbait they just shoot out like torpedo
Thats pretty cool. I haven’t used a jerkbait due to trebles but Im sure it would be a good time.
yep.
1- min lure 3 / 3,5cm ( enoug for 1kg snakehead )
2- do not to fast rolling ur reel😂 , medium slow.
3- play ur lure like natural.
4- morning & sunsine
5- with,black,green.
( u think snakehead color blind ? ) 😂😂😂😅
Thanks for your feedback. I love hearing from experienced anglers!
Ribbit Frogs Kill All of these Lures.
LOL. It’s great when you find a lure that works with your style. I use to always have one tied onto a rod. It did ok but the spark shad and fat impact always did better. It’s still a good bait though.
20 pound conger hooked on treble hooks with one hook being hooked on your arm, will make u to not go fishing for a couple of year. Horror, true horror
Oh man! I wouldn’t want that.
@@MDYakFishing
Capital congers are the best wiggle dancers, they just never die, and never leave you without the wound haha. But there are even worse things, for example, i freeze when i see people wanting to kiss a capital fish with the treble hooks still on the fish haha
@@i1bike I've got to watch one of these videos of a person kissing a giant eel with a face full of hooks. That is crazy.
@@MDYakFishing
I never saw on youtube people hooking themselves with conger on hook, i saw it in the real life, and many times for other fish. But i meant like generally any fish kissing with the treble hooks dancing while someone is trying to kiss it. Anyways, i have something even better to see. This guy is 50 miles from me. On first it may look as nothing special, BUT in the reality he is handling the most poisonous fish here in the adriatic sea. A small specimen of that fish can send you to the graveyard if you dont seek immediate medical help within 40 minutes. NOW imagine, how fast can this monster specimen kill you. And mind that, its poison is kicking in immediately, completely shutting you off, taking out your ability to move. Watch from 12:00 -> 13:00, believe me, when i see him doing that, my legs and arms go on needles. Man, when i catch that fish, im cutting my leader instantly, cuz i have a grandpa neighbour who lost an arm due to its sting. Back in the day boats werent very fast, and i dont have a fast one either.
th-cam.com/video/gI-YjwORf9g/w-d-xo.html
@@i1bike He got pretty intimate with that fish. Crazy!