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Mr fong tanks for your time and your videos I’ll enjoy all your fishing adventure and Reports tanks for your time have a wonderful day or evening out there
@@AlanFong Ok Kewl... back 25 yrs ago or so when I first was showed how spoon he recommended a swivel 🤷♀ said something about line twist... But I never really noticed any unusual twist because i too tied directly to the spilt ring ... That's why I mentioned a swivel cuz I never started back with spoon'n till Feb of last yr mainly stuck with Jigs & dart heads ... enjoying your videos BTW 😎
That is Important formation and is Valued By mE Allan. Thank You Very Much. I don’t know how to fish lakes very well. I had a hard time catching sturgeon. I learn how to find the ones that are ready to eat. It’s not a Secret. It was for me at the time. I put in the work asking around and fished hard while writing things down and remembering. Yes I’m kinda bragging Now. I caught one Alone At Night over 80 inches. Big as Dolphin and it Soaked me I felt like I was at Marine world. Lucky Is A Huge Part of Fishing…Knowledge For The Gear You Bought Priceless. Thanks AIan I Always Try Your Fishing Advice. Hey Fong You Catch Everything… HahaN…What was The thing ? You reeled up a cable or anchor rope?
I've been fishing all my life and to this day I am still learning . Always keep your ears open and figure things out. I always go to the food source as everyone one eats including fish n animals too! Find there food source and you'll be sucessful! That was an anchor rope lol
Very instructive video! Good job Alan!👍🏻. It will be nice of you if you can make a video on how to tune the Downrigger’s and how To adjust the clutch! very important for many guys who don’t know how to properly use! Like me 😂
yup My finder looked exactly like what you don't wanna see.. TONS & TONS of bait but No bait that was stacked like a chimney not even rally any bait balls just tons of bait and the birds were loving it.. Great to get out.. Thanx Alan Fong Outdoors for showing us the way.. And Yup still not Live target on my boat.. LOL
Thank you for the great video Alan. I’m going to try spooning on Sunday for the first time. I’m going to Folsom. Would you recommend the North or the South fork? Since it 5 mph I want to launch closest to the area I should target. Takes a while to cross the lake at 5mph. Thanks, Scott
Hi Al, I always enjoy and learn from your vids. One thing though, not sure if I miss it but where is the part where you go over the specific gear to use for spooning, esp the Flutter Spoon and which size? I got two of the 3.5" 1 oz and then I noticed it comes in a humongous 5" 2.25 oz version ... is that applicable for Folsom Lake? Anyways, hopin' to find out recommended rod (ie MH/fast?) and reel/ratio (low profile will hold enough 20lb mono??). In your other vids, it states in a banner that the link for the gear used will be "down below" but I don't see a link. I do see * PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR LIST OF RECOMMENDED GEAR * . Anyways thanx as always for sharing and imparting your knowledge.
Right now were not posting any links because of technical problems but we will be in the near future. But for rods I use 7 1/2 to 7' 11" med action rods. Crankbait rods work great need the soft tip. Reels you need at least a 7:1 gear ratio and should hold about 75 yds line. The flutterspoon in 3.5 1oz is the best but some days the bigger ones does better. Just got back from Pyramid Lake and we spooned with bladrunner 1 3/4oz and both flutterspoons and killed em had two over twenty pounds and many 7-12# trout had a fantastic day spooning!
Thanks for info on spooning will definitely try it next time@ folsom,trolled on Friday with speedy shiners caught 5 bass released 2 were small kept 3 for dinner, 14"-16" fat bass,couldn't locate trout or kings, do you know please let me know.
Kings n Trout got tough there as the water temp is still high and the lake is dropping everyday. I was there last week and graphed so much bait in the lake I can see why fishing might be tough?
Thanks for the information Allen. I appreciate that you covered Folsom Lake, my home lake. I'm going to try spooning, just ordered some. I'll let you know how I did after following your lead.
Alan, great info like always. You mentioned the thermocline as being in that 30-40' range at Folsom. Im reading reports of trollers getting bass as deep as 80-90'. Some of those reports are a few weeks old, has the thermocline moved up? I also know you like the Kastmaster at times and the blade runners, but what are your thoughts on the Hopkins jigging spoon?
Lithium batteries are the best as they are lighter and have longer run time. I put in three 12V 100amh batteries last year and I haven't killed em yet! Can run two days in delta without charging.
No I use mono 25# test and tie direct keeps spoon from falling to fast. Tie direct if spoon fluttering right no line twist. Use s M slow action rod n 7:1 ratio reel
I would say stripers in the delta. I went out today and caught lots n one over twenty pounds on a surface lure. Lost another nice one too. But most were caught on 5" swimbaits. Look on my facebook page alanfongoutdoors for the posts
NO as I proved it to Denise as she was using braid and a 20ft leader and her spoon didn't fall right. She was standing right behind me and in front of Rick and we were yanking em in and she didn't get a bite! MONO
I'm embarrassed to say it. I have tell someone Alan. Two day tournament. We were leading the first day by a small amount under a pound. Next day early morning I have two in the box. One 2bls one maybe 3.. I hook up on the One. As fast as it hit it came off not before I could see its tail. I'll never forget it. Another thing I won't forget is the feeling fishing gives me. I missed out Kinda. Third Place Is Not Bad. Fong We all Know Second Place Sucks While Third place Holds Their Hand. You Wann Know Deep Down How I Feel? Mother's Ass! How was Your Weekend?
Hey when your fishing a lot your gonna have days were nothing goes right and days when you can't do wrong so just go fishing and have fun. It's fishing so try not to make mistakes because they will haunt you! Just go fishing and enjoy being able to go.
I pretty much know where I want to look as I've been fishing all my life and I remember a lot of these channels. But the lake levels are low so I look at my contour line and graph them.
Learn how to locate structure and bait fish! Please be sure to hit that LIKE 👍button. We'd greatly appreciate that.
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Love the channel!
Thanks for watching
Most fun you can ever have.
Yes when you find them feeding there nothing better lol
Thanks Alan, I learned a lot about sonar use.
Glad to help!
Mr fong tanks for your time and your videos I’ll enjoy all your fishing adventure and Reports tanks for your time have a wonderful day or evening out there
your welcome and I enjoy doing these videos
Very informative. Thanks for the lesson!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for sharing Alan, your knowledge is truly appreciated. Thank you sir!
Glad it was helpful!
Great information Allan as always , thanks .
Glad you enjoyed it
THIS IS A GREAT VIDEO YOU HAVE MADE, THABKS.
You're very welcome!
Just found your channel
I've made lots videos and hope there helpful
@@AlanFong do you throw a spoon at night or on cloudy days?
YUP SPOON'n Time psssst add a SWIVEL 🤩
I don't use a swivel as I like the spoon NOT to fall so fast. So I always tie direct and use mono line
@@AlanFong Ok Kewl... back 25 yrs ago or so when I first was showed how spoon he recommended a swivel 🤷♀ said something about line twist... But I never really noticed any unusual twist because i too tied directly to the spilt ring ... That's why I mentioned a swivel cuz I never started back with spoon'n till Feb of last yr mainly stuck with Jigs & dart heads ... enjoying your videos BTW 😎
👍
~ Great video, Alan! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Glad you enjoyed it!
That is Important formation and is Valued By mE Allan.
Thank You Very Much. I don’t know how to fish lakes very well.
I had a hard time catching sturgeon.
I learn how to find the ones that are ready to eat.
It’s not a Secret. It was for me at the time.
I put in the work asking around and fished hard while writing things down and remembering.
Yes I’m kinda bragging Now. I caught one Alone At Night over 80 inches.
Big as Dolphin and it Soaked me I felt like I was at Marine world.
Lucky Is A Huge Part of Fishing…Knowledge For The Gear You Bought Priceless.
Thanks AIan I Always Try Your Fishing Advice.
Hey Fong You Catch Everything… HahaN…What was The thing ? You reeled up a cable or anchor rope?
I've been fishing all my life and to this day I am still learning . Always keep your ears open and figure things out. I always go to the food source as everyone one eats including fish n animals too! Find there food source and you'll be sucessful!
That was an anchor rope lol
Very instructive video! Good job Alan!👍🏻. It will be nice of you if you can make a video on how to tune the Downrigger’s and how To adjust the clutch! very important for many guys who don’t know how to properly use! Like me 😂
Great suggestion! Downrigger season I'll do that
Mono for spooning, Thanks Alan!
You bet!
yup My finder looked exactly like what you don't wanna see.. TONS & TONS of bait but No bait that was stacked like a chimney not even rally any bait balls just tons of bait and the birds were loving it.. Great to get out.. Thanx Alan Fong Outdoors for showing us the way.. And Yup still not Live target on my boat.. LOL
Were gonna have to go out one day and see whats up? Some days the fish don't eat lol
Thank you for the great video Alan. I’m going to try spooning on Sunday for the first time. I’m going to Folsom. Would you recommend the North or the South fork? Since it 5 mph I want to launch closest to the area I should target. Takes a while to cross the lake at 5mph.
Thanks,
Scott
I was in the south fork by New York creek, don't go past gets to shallow.
@@AlanFong Thank you Alan!
Hi Al, I always enjoy and learn from your vids. One thing though, not sure if I miss it but where is the part where you go over the specific gear to use for spooning, esp the Flutter Spoon and which size? I got two of the 3.5" 1 oz and then I noticed it comes in a humongous 5" 2.25 oz version ... is that applicable for Folsom Lake? Anyways, hopin' to find out recommended rod (ie MH/fast?) and reel/ratio (low profile will hold enough 20lb mono??). In your other vids, it states in a banner that the link for the gear used will be "down below" but I don't see a link. I do see * PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR LIST OF RECOMMENDED GEAR * . Anyways thanx as always for sharing and imparting your knowledge.
Right now were not posting any links because of technical problems but we will be in the near future. But for rods I use 7 1/2 to 7' 11" med action rods. Crankbait rods work great need the soft tip. Reels you need at least a 7:1 gear ratio and should hold about 75 yds line. The flutterspoon in 3.5 1oz is the best but some days the bigger ones does better. Just got back from Pyramid Lake and we spooned with bladrunner 1 3/4oz and both flutterspoons and killed em had two over twenty pounds and many 7-12# trout had a fantastic day spooning!
@@AlanFong Thanx very much (as always) for the guidance, Al !!! Appreciate it huge!!!
Thanks for info on spooning will definitely try it next time@ folsom,trolled on Friday with speedy shiners caught 5 bass released 2 were small kept 3 for dinner, 14"-16" fat bass,couldn't locate trout or kings, do you know please let me know.
Kings n Trout got tough there as the water temp is still high and the lake is dropping everyday. I was there last week and graphed so much bait in the lake I can see why fishing might be tough?
Thanks for the information Allen. I appreciate that you covered Folsom Lake, my home lake. I'm going to try spooning, just ordered some. I'll let you know how I did after following your lead.
Cool and another spooning video coming soon
Alan, great info like always. You mentioned the thermocline as being in that 30-40' range at Folsom. Im reading reports of trollers getting bass as deep as 80-90'. Some of those reports are a few weeks old, has the thermocline moved up? I also know you like the Kastmaster at times and the blade runners, but what are your thoughts on the Hopkins jigging spoon?
The thermocline at Folsom is probably at 50-60 feet now. In the fall it will start to rise to the surface which we would say the lake has turned over.
Hey Alan, Which battery do you prefer for a trolling motor, lead acid, agm or lithium
Lithium batteries are the best as they are lighter and have longer run time. I put in three 12V 100amh batteries last year and I haven't killed em yet! Can run two days in delta without charging.
Nice video Alan. Just 2 quickies. Are you using a swivel to prevent line twist? How about the rod? MH, M, H?
No I use mono 25# test and tie direct keeps spoon from falling to fast. Tie direct if spoon fluttering right no line twist. Use s M slow action rod n 7:1 ratio reel
Do you spoon during transition time
Yes the best time is in the fall when the shad ball up and move to the major creek channels to spawn
Great video. Aside from fishing lakes, what would be a better bet right now ,salmon in the river or stripers in the delta?
I would say stripers in the delta. I went out today and caught lots n one over twenty pounds on a surface lure. Lost another nice one too. But most were caught on 5" swimbaits. Look on my facebook page alanfongoutdoors for the posts
Excellent Alan/ maybe do one on Berryessa for Mr. Brown/ maybe he’ll show some Love😊
Funny I asked him to go spooning in Folsom the other day but he had a doctor appointment lol
@@AlanFong fears and nightmares of Berryessa Dr. Appt. Love KB’s show, Glad you drive in to Sep’s for live updates🎣
Nice video Alan! You mentioned not to use braid for spooning, what if you tie a mono leader line a couple of feet long and still use braid?
NO as I proved it to Denise as she was using braid and a 20ft leader and her spoon didn't fall right. She was standing right behind me and in front of Rick and we were yanking em in and she didn't get a bite! MONO
I'm embarrassed to say it.
I have tell someone Alan.
Two day tournament.
We were leading the first day by a small amount under a pound.
Next day early morning I have two in the box. One 2bls one maybe 3.. I hook up on the One. As fast as it hit it came off not before I could see its tail.
I'll never forget it.
Another thing I won't forget is the feeling fishing gives me.
I missed out Kinda.
Third Place Is Not Bad.
Fong We all Know Second Place Sucks While Third place Holds Their Hand. You Wann Know Deep Down How I Feel?
Mother's Ass!
How was Your Weekend?
Hey when your fishing a lot your gonna have days were nothing goes right and days when you can't do wrong so just go fishing and have fun. It's fishing so try not to make mistakes because they will haunt you! Just go fishing and enjoy being able to go.
@@AlanFong okay
😁🤗😃👍👋
Do you pick your waypoints to check out before you leave the house or only when you get on the water?
I pretty much know where I want to look as I've been fishing all my life and I remember a lot of these channels. But the lake levels are low so I look at my contour line and graph them.
Your spoon are always sold out , I want the flutter spoon for stripers
We are getting a big load in soon. The flutter spoons have been hot!
trpo i see.
nice video! l upload fishing videos too!
Ok. Thanks