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This is absolutely correct. I only use the grips when the fish is either well over, or well under required lengths while on the water. When fishing on a kayak its darn near impossible to keep a green fluke from jumping out of the boat when measuring. I re-measure fish after they are bled out for the most accurate measurements.
Thanks Tyler. I'm heading out tomorrow AM to try a few areas I've never been to before. Hoping my pre-trip planning works again. Need to keep this streak going.
Thanks! I just checked out your channel and really liked the video I watched. Love that you taught yourself how to fish (along with TH-cam) over the past year!
@@FatDadFishing Yeah man. I knew absolutely nothing about fishing. I last went when I was a kid. I learned to catch bluegill and catfish first. Then the bass caught my attention. Spent a lot of money on the "best" lures before I figured out how to fish for structure and to keep it simple. Thanks for stopping by.
Nice catch buddy. Makes me bummed I haven’t got my kayak upgrades in yet. This summer has been to busy for me to get after it. Fall fishing I will we ready
I know the feeling. But, with fall comes even better fishing with new species moving in. I am obsessed with fluke right up until the striped bass start to move, then I'm all-in on them! Looking forward to a great fall.
Thanks for the watch, subscribe and comment! The past year has brought some of the best fishing to the NJ/NY/DE region IMHO. I'm hoping these videos can help other people get on more fish this year. Thanks again, and let me know if there are any topics you'd like me to cover in a future video. Tight lines!
I am usually using a 3/4 to 1oz bucktail or flukeball made by Hurst Tackle. When I'm going after larger fish I tend to go bigger on the bucktails (up to 1.5 oz in backwater) and use larger Gulp baits on them. As for the teaser I go fairly small (usually a 1/0) hook with pink or greeen bucktail tied on it or just a bare 1/0 baitholder.
Hi Rich, Great catch !!!! The keepers are getting hard to find this time of year. We fished the O.C.reef on Wed ( 3 miles off Corson's ) and caught two Ribbon Fish. Then we fished Corson's Inlet for about an hour but only caught a Sea Robbin and a Sea Bass. Take care and good luck, Mickey
Yeah, the day started off terrible...I was over 2 hours late to the water, forgot my sandals, missed the prime tides...but it all worked out well in the end. Didn't even have a chance to target anything but the fluke...and I'll take that any day.
Glad it all worked out. May as well pound that spot and load up, season will be over before you know it. Heading to the manasquan on my predator early am. Fingers crossed!
Great video. I want to start taking my kayak out in the back bays like that. Do you do anything special to clean the kayak after having out in the saltwater?
I don't do anything special to clean the kayak afterward. Just a rinse as soon as possible, and then a full soap and water washing after that. They kayak is made for saltwater and has all stainless fittings which helps.
The average flounder caught in NJ backwaters would be under 18 inches (the legal minimum size). I would guess the average keeper size is under 20 inches and about 2 to 3 pounds.
What a fantastic movie! Big fish, very informative, easily understood info, well explained and edited. I've a channel of my own. What do you think about a colaboration? As my salt water kayak fishing experience is somewhat limited, I could trade a trip to your brine with a Jersey lake trip perhaps? Ever catch a snakehead? Let me know what you think. I just sent you friend request on fb(Jim McRea). I just found your channel and am eager to binge your movies, but as I'm fishing Union lake early in the AM, I need some sleep. If nothing else, I really enjoyed your movie. Well done sir!😁
Thanks Jim! I'll check out your channel as well. I'm always open to meeting new people out on the water and a collaboration would be fun. As for snakeheads...I'd absolutely love to head out to target them!
@@FatDadFishing EXCELLENT! I'm gonna be unbelievably busy for the next week. I will be in contact this time next week. Maybe we hit the lake first and get you on that snakehead.😁 Lookling foward to it Richard(It feels wrong calling you fat.🤣)
I keep it really simple. I throw a couple 5lb bags of ice into an old soft-side cooler and just toss the fishing into a trashbag, and then into the cooler. It tucks in right behind my seat.
Hopefully this video and others I've done can help you to find areas in the back bays. There are a lot more fish (and bigger fish) than many people think. And, thank you for subscribing!
Do you fish that area a lot ? I have a 17ft bay boat down there and looking to really learn the area, especially back creeks but I’m always concerned about running aground. Anyway to reach out and chat sometime ?
Hey Rick. Thanks for checking out the video. I fish the entire coast of NJ, but consider Cape May County to be my "home" turf. You do need to be careful in the backwaters down there. I had a 19' skiff and even that would bottom-out from time to time as I was searching for hidden holes in the back country. Would be happy to chat and go through the area with you sometime. You can email me at rich@fatdadfishing.com
@@FatDadFishing thank you. I got blown up on a mid flap last year and tried to push myself off but sank two feet in mid and made a mess of the boat. Haven’t been back in the creek since haha. Thanks for the contact info, I’ll shoot you an email. Thanks
I have a lot of place I launch from. I have some regular spots, but because I am almost constantly fishing new areas I use the gopaddling app or just look for spots along the side of the road.
That's the single biggest challenge I have reeling them in on a kayak. Being so close to the water and having to solo-net everything can make it pretty difficult to keep them under the surface as I swing them in toward the net. Still trying to work out a more consistent way to do it.
@@FatDadFishing rod length was the thing that had me doing it. Longer is better for casting when seated and covering water but of course two long and you’re high sticking with a fish at the boat and dipping the reel in the water, (solved that with a vr50), but too short of a rod and you kill casting ability but you can boat them easiesr
The rod length is always the question...do you keep enough length to be able to get the tip around the bow, or do you go shorter to help with landings? Last year I was golden using 7' or 7'6 rods and a long-handled net. My new net is a couple feet shorter and definitely has me re-learning the art of landing a fluke.
@@FatDadFishing it’s all a delicate balance, you have to find the combo that works for you. One thing that helped me was the using the 2019 outback in the high seat position. Regardless even if you get it all perfect, all bets are off when landing a fish at the boat, crazy things happen lol!
I want to thank every single person that has stopped by to check out this (and my other) videos. I make the videos to help my fellow anglers find and catch more fish. If you aren't subscribed and found some value in the video, please hit that subscribe button and hit the bell for notifications of my videos as soon as they are uploaded! Tight lines!
Where is this location at in south Jersey?
Awesome video! Keep'em coming
Thank you Louis. More to come.
Nice video. Just remember when you measure a fish , the mouth has to be closed and touch the end of ruler . Can't do that with the fish grips.
This is absolutely correct. I only use the grips when the fish is either well over, or well under required lengths while on the water. When fishing on a kayak its darn near impossible to keep a green fluke from jumping out of the boat when measuring. I re-measure fish after they are bled out for the most accurate measurements.
Great video. Good information. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for checking it out!
I just came across your channel.
Great video !
Is that the route 37 Bridge in the background or were you farther south?
Thanks for checking out the channel! In this video I'm actually fishing in the southern part of the state (well south of Toms River).
Nice job!!
Thanks!
big flat fish is cool
Yeah, I was really pumped by the last fish. Everything about the day indicated it would be tough to get on the fish but the plan worked.
Nice video and great catches !
Thank you!
I like the set up and details you covered! Well done
Thanks for the feedback and the subscribe! Please let me know if you have any requests for videos. Thanks again.
Awesome awesome video, I always learn so much!
Thanks Tyler. I'm heading out tomorrow AM to try a few areas I've never been to before. Hoping my pre-trip planning works again. Need to keep this streak going.
Dang dude, nice catches.
Thanks! I just checked out your channel and really liked the video I watched. Love that you taught yourself how to fish (along with TH-cam) over the past year!
@@FatDadFishing Yeah man. I knew absolutely nothing about fishing. I last went when I was a kid. I learned to catch bluegill and catfish first. Then the bass caught my attention. Spent a lot of money on the "best" lures before I figured out how to fish for structure and to keep it simple. Thanks for stopping by.
Nice! Got on them!
It was just one of those days where the plan came together. A day to remember for sure.
Nice fish👍🏽👍🏽
Thank you! Its not often that size is found in the backwaters.
Nice catch buddy. Makes me bummed I haven’t got my kayak upgrades in yet. This summer has been to busy for me to get after it. Fall fishing I will we ready
I know the feeling. But, with fall comes even better fishing with new species moving in. I am obsessed with fluke right up until the striped bass start to move, then I'm all-in on them! Looking forward to a great fall.
Nice fishing brooo...good job
Thanks! It was a good day. Love it when a plan works out better than expected.
Great catch! Just subscribed!
Thanks for the watch, subscribe and comment! The past year has brought some of the best fishing to the NJ/NY/DE region IMHO. I'm hoping these videos can help other people get on more fish this year. Thanks again, and let me know if there are any topics you'd like me to cover in a future video. Tight lines!
Great stuff sir, I’ll be there soon and hopefully run into you on the bay or backwater canals. Very cool to see nice sized fluke in the area still.
I'll be out there every week throughout the year. If you see me, make sure you say hi!
Thanks for explaining things, I often wonder what size/make bucktail/teaser you use
I am usually using a 3/4 to 1oz bucktail or flukeball made by Hurst Tackle. When I'm going after larger fish I tend to go bigger on the bucktails (up to 1.5 oz in backwater) and use larger Gulp baits on them. As for the teaser I go fairly small (usually a 1/0) hook with pink or greeen bucktail tied on it or just a bare 1/0 baitholder.
Hi Rich, Great catch !!!! The keepers are getting hard to find this time of year. We fished the O.C.reef on Wed ( 3 miles off Corson's ) and caught two Ribbon Fish. Then we fished Corson's Inlet for about an hour but only caught a Sea Robbin and a Sea Bass. Take care and good luck, Mickey
Its certainly the time of year where you have to really work to get to the larger fish. But they are still here!
That's because you're a good technical fisherman. Knowledge is everything.
Almost have enough $$ set aside for the yak, I can't wait
As soon as you do we need to head out!
Ha..my feet look just like yours! Nice limit bro!
Yeah, the day started off terrible...I was over 2 hours late to the water, forgot my sandals, missed the prime tides...but it all worked out well in the end. Didn't even have a chance to target anything but the fluke...and I'll take that any day.
Glad it all worked out. May as well pound that spot and load up, season will be over before you know it. Heading to the manasquan on my predator early am. Fingers crossed!
Great video. I want to start taking my kayak out in the back bays like that. Do you do anything special to clean the kayak after having out in the saltwater?
I don't do anything special to clean the kayak afterward. Just a rinse as soon as possible, and then a full soap and water washing after that. They kayak is made for saltwater and has all stainless fittings which helps.
Great video, nice fluke pointers as well. You’ve been SUBBED👍🏾
Thanks for the comment and sub! I try to get at least some helpful information into each video.
25 nice catch , what is the average size on those in NJ .
The average flounder caught in NJ backwaters would be under 18 inches (the legal minimum size). I would guess the average keeper size is under 20 inches and about 2 to 3 pounds.
Where exactly are you fishing from in this video? What shore point? Thx.
For this video the fish were caught in various areas in Cape May County NJ
What a fantastic movie! Big fish, very informative, easily understood info, well explained and edited.
I've a channel of my own. What do you think about a colaboration?
As my salt water kayak fishing experience is somewhat limited, I could trade a trip to your brine with a Jersey lake trip perhaps? Ever catch a snakehead?
Let me know what you think. I just sent you friend request on fb(Jim McRea).
I just found your channel and am eager to binge your movies, but as I'm fishing Union lake early in the AM, I need some sleep.
If nothing else, I really enjoyed your movie.
Well done sir!😁
Thanks Jim! I'll check out your channel as well. I'm always open to meeting new people out on the water and a collaboration would be fun. As for snakeheads...I'd absolutely love to head out to target them!
@@FatDadFishing EXCELLENT! I'm gonna be unbelievably busy for the next week. I will be in contact this time next week. Maybe we hit the lake first and get you on that snakehead.😁 Lookling foward to it Richard(It feels wrong calling you fat.🤣)
What are you using to store / keep your fish while still on the water?
I keep it really simple. I throw a couple 5lb bags of ice into an old soft-side cooler and just toss the fishing into a trashbag, and then into the cooler. It tucks in right behind my seat.
i just picked up a calcutta soft side cooler for 36cans, should be perfect for some fluke/ice.
Where in south Jersey ?
This was in Cape May County.
@@FatDadFishing by chance is this at muddy hole?
There are many different names for each area that I can't be sure. With that said I do no believe this is muddy hole.
Great video man. I really want to get myself a paddle kayak find some good back bays. Subscribed already👍
Hopefully this video and others I've done can help you to find areas in the back bays. There are a lot more fish (and bigger fish) than many people think. And, thank you for subscribing!
Do you fish that area a lot ? I have a 17ft bay boat down there and looking to really learn the area, especially back creeks but I’m always concerned about running aground. Anyway to reach out and chat sometime ?
Hey Rick. Thanks for checking out the video. I fish the entire coast of NJ, but consider Cape May County to be my "home" turf. You do need to be careful in the backwaters down there. I had a 19' skiff and even that would bottom-out from time to time as I was searching for hidden holes in the back country. Would be happy to chat and go through the area with you sometime. You can email me at rich@fatdadfishing.com
@@FatDadFishing thank you. I got blown up on a mid flap last year and tried to push myself off but sank two feet in mid and made a mess of the boat. Haven’t been back in the creek since haha. Thanks for the contact info, I’ll shoot you an email. Thanks
nice, where u put in at?
I have a lot of place I launch from. I have some regular spots, but because I am almost constantly fishing new areas I use the gopaddling app or just look for spots along the side of the road.
Gotta stop picking their head out of the water, you will loose less fish at the boat, otherwise keep it up !
That's the single biggest challenge I have reeling them in on a kayak. Being so close to the water and having to solo-net everything can make it pretty difficult to keep them under the surface as I swing them in toward the net. Still trying to work out a more consistent way to do it.
@@FatDadFishing rod length was the thing that had me doing it. Longer is better for casting when seated and covering water but of course two long and you’re high sticking with a fish at the boat and dipping the reel in the water, (solved that with a vr50), but too short of a rod and you kill casting ability but you can boat them easiesr
The rod length is always the question...do you keep enough length to be able to get the tip around the bow, or do you go shorter to help with landings? Last year I was golden using 7' or 7'6 rods and a long-handled net. My new net is a couple feet shorter and definitely has me re-learning the art of landing a fluke.
@@FatDadFishing it’s all a delicate balance, you have to find the combo that works for you. One thing that helped me was the using the 2019 outback in the high seat position. Regardless even if you get it all perfect, all bets are off when landing a fish at the boat, crazy things happen lol!