I recently bought an 11' ODM NEX-1 surf rod (3/4-4oz.) and mounted my saltX6000 on it. It's a killer combo casts a mile with 30lb slick braid. Makes All the VS boys' eyes twitch.
That is one great video! Thank you! I was searching for some new videos and then the old ones started to pop up and it turned out, the year old vids are perfect for someone like myself the newbie! Very informative!
Hey, I loved this video- wondering how that saltx reel held up?? Debating getting one for my new 12ft surf rod. Please let me know when you can, thank you.
@@kevintoro3284 I have the 9' for the 4000 and a 10'5" for the 6000, you don't get much more distance with anything much more than 10'6" and in my opinion it is a waste of money and additional weight and length. With big chunks of bait I use the 10'6" rod, but for anything else I use the 9'. and sometimes use 7-8' for light lures. Plus, you don't have to line up, I never go over 20lbs, and for the most I use 15lbs. Braid with appropriate fluorocarbon 20-30. That will be good for most of the surf fishing in the east coast, unless your in a lot of rocks, that I would use 30lb braid and 40lb leader. The St. Croix is fine s long as it isn't too heavy of an action.
@@adamkane9410 I have the 9' for the 4000 and a 10'5" for the 6000, you don't get much more distance with anything much more than 10'6" and in my opinion it is a waste of money and additional weight and length. With big chunks of bait I use the 10'6" rod, but for anything else I use the 9'. and sometimes use 7-8' for light lures. Plus, you don't have to line up, I never go over 20lbs, and for the most I use 15lbs. Braid with appropriate fluorocarbon 20-30. That will be good for most of the surf fishing in the east coast, unless your in a lot of rocks, that I would use 30lb braid and 40lb leader. The St. Croix is fine s long as it isn't too heavy of an action.
I have the 6000. Nice reel. I had one problem for about 15 seconds. The reel locked up while I was doing a retrieve. Tried to wind it and still locked. Then it started working fine and has ever since. I do not know what happened. This only happened one time and it was the maiden usage of the reel.
Love your work . Do you have an opinion as to why NJ beaches seem to be dead to bait casters. LBI seems to be in serious trouble. Shorts in the back water but no migration fish from the beach.
It looks like you experienced the same problem at 16:21 ,appeared to have some pause in the reeling and then you cleaned it out with some water in the wash. I’m having issue with sand getting in somewhere during heavy surf and locking up. Would like your honest thoughts on the saltx and if you have the same problem with your reel.
Great vid as always want to see how the reel holds up after some time ! I know they put alot of work into this reel i hope it pays off ! To the guy who committed below about old school Sebiles 🤣old school
I think is sad to see so many shorts, but there is so much we can learn from days like this and dink’s fishing, to me, is from trying different wave timing, retrieving speed, water deep columns and beach structure. One thing we don’t see very often is what you show here, switching colors not profile to get in to the bite. Now I’m interested to see if the small fish is 100% only on sand eels. What happens if we give them a totally different color and profile lure??🙂. How we ever going to know if it’s there a ticket to reach to only the biggest fish of the pack by only go against the rules or the common sense of well known matching the hatch bite...🤔 Thanks again for a great clip. Best Mag
Ahh you know you just reminded me I forgot to put the clip in. I actually snagged a sand eel during the second half of this video so I knew that was the main forage. I did take a few experimental casts with bombers, and a pencil bu the wind and heavy surf made it tough to fish effectively. But yeah changing color can sometimes mean the difference between catching half a dozen or a dozen.
FishAholic Fishing No problem, your video was very well self explanatory once we saw the color of choice you pick. Definitely also newbies friendly clip with tones of helpful reference by only watching not just once👌, listening to your comments is a plus, I see you still green about some stuff 🤔that I can’t tell if it’s on porpoise 🙂 Big fish at night in NJ last few top tides. All the best to you all guys...!!!
Still looks super fun even just being schoolies! My friend and I were out in belmar and not a single bite, switched to togs in the inlet and killed it. Woulda rather caught stripers, never have problems catching slobs n fat schoolies in the Delaware River but that's only in the spring. Going back out to try seaside on Monday, any advice?
@@ianundercover6295 I have fished for a lot of different species in the past, you will see some of them on my channel. Now I am focusing on rainbow and brown trout in my area. Can't wait for the lockdown in South Africa to be lifted to go and cast a fly line for a hungry trout.
@@FFFOutdoor oh sweet i will subscribe, rainbow trout is one im going for this year. found a spot where ppl around me where slaying big ones and i was stuck with bass gear. going back with the right tools to make it happen
Have you had any issue with the saltx locking up on you when hit by a wave and it is introduced with some salt and sand? It keeping locking up on me and it so frustrating. Now has a terrible squeaking sound coming from the housing and feels like a coffee grinder.
No problem Joe, Yeah I was using the head mount. But it’s hard to write all my settings down because tbh I watched a few YT videos to figure out what would be best suited for what I do. Try searching GoPro Hero 7 Black best filming settings.
I'm going to Florida tomorrow for a week and plan to go fishing. I'm a die-hard surfer, specifically top water and am looking for someone to tell me if top water lures will work down there. Any advice on what should I take with me. I'm taking a Tsunami saltx 6000, and a slammer 3 5500 paired a St. CROIX 11 foot Mojo. I'd appreciate if anyone could give me some advice. Thanks.
Whats the smallest rod you would pair with the 6000 before considering the 4000. Kind of wanted a 4000 for my 7-8 foot set ups and the 6000 for my 9-11 foot set ups.
I would pair the 6000 minimum with an 8ft medium action or heavy surf rod. Medium fast 8ft or a Shorter rod probably the 4000 but I’m just going on reference from the size of the 6000 I haven’t used the 4000 so don’t quote me. Wouldn’t hurt to bring your rods into the shop and throw the reel on it before you buy it.
Did you open it up when you got home? If so, anything inside that shouldn't be? Im a right hand retrieve as you are and as I'm sure you know it's tough to get a right hand retrieve vs or zb. Talked to Craig at a show last winter and he "promised" new things to come in 2020 for us lefties.
Looks like Tsunami is stepping up their game. That reel looks pretty sweet. Definitely agree with the manual pick up. That's all I fish now after chucking off a bunch of old school Sebile plugs
I fish a vsx150 in florida for snook, tarpon, and reds. Beach, bridge, or jetties it holds up. So many people talk shit about van staals here. But the line capacity and overall weight can't be matched by the big brands. Took a couple trips to get used to bail less now I live it for throwing artificial.
@@FishAholicTV especially with the cost of some of the plugs. I fish the canal a lot and nothing is more embarrassing than being in a crowd and hearing that loud SNAP and everyone watching your plight sail away
Crazy thing is, I lose more lures with a bailless reel.....With that roller hanging out, it's almost as if you have to pray the line doesn't catch it.....With a bail, as long as it doesn't close mid cast, I'm good.....The bails on the better reels lock in place really well.....
I literately put the reel on a rod or the rod I’m going to use then tie the braid to the reel spool drop the line spool in a bucket and crank while holding the braid in my gloved 🧤 hand to apply pressure so it winds on tight.
Usually I like to add backing so I can break a 300yd spool of braid into two and fill up two reels with 150 yards of braid each. If I'm using my heavier setup for bigger fish like my Van Staal 250 I'll add backing but about 200/250 yards of braid. I don't know the exact calculation of the amount of braid the 6k holds but heres the link you can possibly find out on this site bit.ly/33jZT7L Also a little tip is most braid if treated properly and washed with freshwater after each use and not left out in the sun should be good for a couple seasons but a little hack to let that line last longer is flip it around after the first or second season and put the line that has been sitting at the bottom of the spool on the top. Being that its been covered most of the time its like brand new line underneath.
Can't help noticing how you straighten your tip alignment. Here is a tip from experience. Snug it down tight or it just might break at the ferrule on the cast. Tight lines.
If you don’t catch traffic and drive in the middle of the night Ive done it in Three hrs from Jersey to Montauk or Vise versa. I drove safely but didn’t keep track of my average speed haha. If I average 25mph I’m bumper to bumper on the cross Bronx and GWB you can bet it might turn into a 4-6 hr drive 🙄
When a company sponsors you, you can’t say anything negative about their product( if there was). In that case, the product review may not be an honest one.
@@kevintoro3284 You cannot go wrong with either. Both the 4000 and 6000 are light as a feather. To me it comes down to the weight of the line you want to use. I have 20# braid on my 4000 and 40# braid on the 6000. Either the 4000 or 6000 will work perfectly on a 9 foot rod. It all depends on the line poundage you would like to use.
Shame,had high hopes for this reel,prone to wind knots,can’t trust it unless you don’t mind losing a ton of braid after every cast,,,will be contacting Tsunami about this shortly
we can't leave anything in our cars fishing around san francisco . damn thieves will bust out your window and take everything . you call the cops they never show up. it's really bad we have to travel lite just what we can carry. sf sucks. its like that all the way down to monterey. great video by the way!
@@FishAholicTV Tint your windows, rear, back and front windows and get a sunshade for the windshield. No one can see inside my car, even though tint on front windows is not legal in my State, I never got pulled over for it.
Democrat run shit hole. NY is similar but Long Island isnt like the city. I hate thieves so much . We work our backs into the ground to support our hobbies. Disgusting
I am looking to replace my Stormr gloves (the braid cut through the glove like a saw going through wood, after only three trips. Can the gloves you are using withstand the abuse we put the gloves through when surfcasting? How long have you had them?
Fun day. All smaller fish but good day to get out. Love it out front like that. That thundering surf with howling wind. Makes you feel so alive.
I recently bought an 11' ODM NEX-1 surf rod (3/4-4oz.) and mounted my saltX6000 on it. It's a killer combo casts a mile with 30lb slick braid. Makes All the VS boys' eyes twitch.
That is one great video! Thank you! I was searching for some new videos and then the old ones started to pop up and it turned out, the year old vids are perfect for someone like myself the newbie! Very informative!
A year or so later, any updates on this reel?
Hey, I loved this video- wondering how that saltx reel held up?? Debating getting one for my new 12ft surf rod. Please let me know when you can, thank you.
get it it’s awesome best reel i’ve ever used especially in the surf
Saw you driving out of there on the south shore. WINDY day man lol. Love the content, love the shads. Thanks man
Great video …. So what’s your take on the saltX after a year ? I’m in the market for an upgrade
Great video, I have the 4000, and love it, 50lb drag. But, your bail won't close on a cast if you have the handle in the correct position.
Robert McCandless what size rod do you have that paired with ? I was thinking abt 4000 on my 9’ stcroix
adam kane same here. Want to hear some feed back on weather the 4000 or 6000 size on a 9ft rod
@@kevintoro3284 I have the 9' for the 4000 and a 10'5" for the 6000, you don't get much more distance with anything much more than 10'6" and in my opinion it is a waste of money and additional weight and length. With big chunks of bait I use the 10'6" rod, but for anything else I use the 9'. and sometimes use 7-8' for light lures. Plus, you don't have to line up, I never go over 20lbs, and for the most I use 15lbs. Braid with appropriate fluorocarbon 20-30. That will be good for most of the surf fishing in the east coast, unless your in a lot of rocks, that I would use 30lb braid and 40lb leader. The St. Croix is fine s long as it isn't too heavy of an action.
@@adamkane9410 I have the 9' for the 4000 and a 10'5" for the 6000, you don't get much more distance with anything much more than 10'6" and in my opinion it is a waste of money and additional weight and length. With big chunks of bait I use the 10'6" rod, but for anything else I use the 9'. and sometimes use 7-8' for light lures. Plus, you don't have to line up, I never go over 20lbs, and for the most I use 15lbs. Braid with appropriate fluorocarbon 20-30. That will be good for most of the surf fishing in the east coast, unless your in a lot of rocks, that I would use 30lb braid and 40lb leader. The St. Croix is fine s long as it isn't too heavy of an action.
I have the 6000. Nice reel. I had one problem for about 15 seconds. The reel locked up while I was doing a retrieve. Tried to wind it and still locked. Then it started working fine and has ever since. I do not know what happened. This only happened one time and it was the maiden usage of the reel.
The seals come pretty close to the beaches up here in mass.
Been working way too much and missed out on thre MY surf most of the year but I did just catch and release a huge Fluke in the surf
Love your work . Do you have an opinion as to why NJ beaches seem to be dead to bait casters. LBI seems to be in serious trouble. Shorts in the back water but no migration fish from the beach.
Robert Braack give it another week fish are moving south steadily.
It looks like you experienced the same problem at 16:21 ,appeared to have some pause in the reeling and then you cleaned it out with some water in the wash. I’m having issue with sand getting in somewhere during heavy surf and locking up. Would like your honest thoughts on the saltx and if you have the same problem with your reel.
my 4k locked up after heavy, brackish wave swamped me while fluking... cleaned and *working* occasionally sounds like a grind
“honest thoughts” Lol 😂
@@granpappy8888 Lol 😂
@@tomporgy1143 you are lol 😆
Love the video what size shad is this is it a 4 " or 5"
FISHAHOLIC!! The SCHOOLIE KING!!!!!!!!!
Great vid as always want to see how the reel holds up after some time ! I know they put alot of work into this reel i hope it pays off !
To the guy who committed below about old school Sebiles 🤣old school
Would you use your Tsunami Saltx on the kayak or just strictly on the surf
Great vid bro as always 🎣🎣🐟👏😍i don't understand why people would unlike these videos
It's kind a funny when a seal looks at you when you catch a fish the looks on their face is priceless lol 😂😂 it happen to me a lot on the jetty's
How did the weight of the real feel on that 9-foot rod
I think is sad to see so many shorts, but there is so much we can learn from days like this and dink’s fishing, to me, is from trying different wave timing, retrieving speed, water deep columns and beach structure.
One thing we don’t see very often is what you show here, switching colors not profile to get in to the bite.
Now I’m interested to see if the small fish is 100% only on sand eels. What happens if we give them a totally different color and profile lure??🙂. How we ever going to know if it’s there a ticket to reach to only the biggest fish of the pack by only go against the rules or the common sense of well known matching the hatch bite...🤔
Thanks again for a great clip.
Best
Mag
Ahh you know you just reminded me I forgot to put the clip in. I actually snagged a sand eel during the second half of this video so I knew that was the main forage. I did take a few experimental casts with bombers, and a pencil bu the wind and heavy surf made it tough to fish effectively. But yeah changing color can sometimes mean the difference between catching half a dozen or a dozen.
FishAholic Fishing
No problem, your video was very well self explanatory once we saw the color of choice you pick. Definitely also newbies friendly clip with tones of helpful reference by only watching not just once👌, listening to your comments is a plus, I see you still green about some stuff 🤔that I can’t tell if it’s on porpoise 🙂
Big fish at night in NJ last few top tides. All the best to you all guys...!!!
Why does it sound like the mic is echoing?
Still looks super fun even just being schoolies! My friend and I were out in belmar and not a single bite, switched to togs in the inlet and killed it. Woulda rather caught stripers, never have problems catching slobs n fat schoolies in the Delaware River but that's only in the spring. Going back out to try seaside on Monday, any advice?
Stripers are still on my bucket list, love fishing in the surf, keep loading videos
man they are a fun species the bigger ones hit hard, what fish you go for?
@@ianundercover6295 I have fished for a lot of different species in the past, you will see some of them on my channel. Now I am focusing on rainbow and brown trout in my area. Can't wait for the lockdown in South Africa to be lifted to go and cast a fly line for a hungry trout.
@@FFFOutdoor oh sweet i will subscribe, rainbow trout is one im going for this year. found a spot where ppl around me where slaying big ones and i was stuck with bass gear. going back with the right tools to make it happen
@@ianundercover6295 have a lot of fun and tight lines!!
I have the 4000 and it’s great but the only negative is the handle seems a little stiff.
Have you had any issue with the saltx locking up on you when hit by a wave and it is introduced with some salt and sand? It keeping locking up on me and it so frustrating. Now has a terrible squeaking sound coming from the housing and feels like a coffee grinder.
SAME THING happened to my 4k. about 35 days in .... very brackish rogue wave swamped me. Next am.. 5am... she was FROZE UP. ugh. BS.
@@granpappy8888 Lol 😂
Lol 😂
Great video Rich. Be safe outhere 👊
Hey rich thanks for another great vid. What are your GoPro setting? I guess the one on your head or chest strap.
No problem Joe, Yeah I was using the head mount. But it’s hard to write all my settings down because tbh I watched a few YT videos to figure out what would be best suited for what I do. Try searching GoPro Hero 7 Black best filming settings.
Have you ever fished with tsunami Shield Bail less and what size if so.
Lol 😂
Looks promising but I would like to see it after a full season of use.
Haha yeah me to. Time will tell. My VS 250 I’ve fished in the surf since I was 12 and I’m 25.
how's the new reel fair up with other favorites? what are your favorite reals?
Any chance of you fishing the tsunami salt x rod
I’m from the west coast, I’d love to try surf fishing where your located at.
Montauk
can you tell me what waders you are using
I'm going to Florida tomorrow for a week and plan to go fishing. I'm a die-hard surfer, specifically top water and am looking for someone to tell me if top water lures will work down there. Any advice on what should I take with me. I'm taking a Tsunami saltx 6000, and a slammer 3 5500 paired a St. CROIX 11 foot Mojo. I'd appreciate if anyone could give me some advice. Thanks.
What is the link for the modification hooks for the Diamond jig
Rich see if you can get your hands on a Tsunami SaltX Surf rod.
hi, what's the biggest size of the reel? is it ok to use in a 3 piece rod for surf fishing?
Is this product made in China? Do you recommend to use it for fast winding bonito fishing from the shore (for Istanbul Strait
Question saltX 4000 how many yards if you put 50lbs braided line?
Raved Utan not a lot it’s rated for 220 of 20lb braid so probably 150 if your lucky!
Whats the smallest rod you would pair with the 6000 before considering the 4000. Kind of wanted a 4000 for my 7-8 foot set ups and the 6000 for my 9-11 foot set ups.
I would pair the 6000 minimum with an 8ft medium action or heavy surf rod. Medium fast 8ft or a Shorter rod probably the 4000 but I’m just going on reference from the size of the 6000 I haven’t used the 4000 so don’t quote me. Wouldn’t hurt to bring your rods into the shop and throw the reel on it before you buy it.
Did you open it up when you got home? If so, anything inside that shouldn't be? Im a right hand retrieve as you are and as I'm sure you know it's tough to get a right hand retrieve vs or zb. Talked to Craig at a show last winter and he "promised" new things to come in 2020 for us lefties.
Where can I purchase the wonder bread lures
Where did you get that rod holder thingy for the trunk?
Looks like Tsunami is stepping up their game. That reel looks pretty sweet. Definitely agree with the manual pick up. That's all I fish now after chucking off a bunch of old school Sebile plugs
I fish a vsx150 in florida for snook, tarpon, and reds. Beach, bridge, or jetties it holds up. So many people talk shit about van staals here. But the line capacity and overall weight can't be matched by the big brands. Took a couple trips to get used to bail less now I live it for throwing artificial.
Manual pickup all the way 🤙🏻. Worst feeling casting off a plug and just watching it bob away into the distance.
@@FishAholicTV especially with the cost of some of the plugs. I fish the canal a lot and nothing is more embarrassing than being in a crowd and hearing that loud SNAP and everyone watching your plight sail away
FishAholic Fishing would u recommend the 4000 or 6000 size saltX for a 9ft st. Corix
Crazy thing is, I lose more lures with a bailless reel.....With that roller hanging out, it's almost as if you have to pray the line doesn't catch it.....With a bail, as long as it doesn't close mid cast, I'm good.....The bails on the better reels lock in place really well.....
Where did you buy your lures
What's the latest (month?) that are still ok to catch stripers?
Someone told me, forget about them after the first week of November.
Depends where you are. It's over for Maine right now except for holdovers. Best way to find out is to get out there and fish.
Since you have so many reels how do you put line on them? So yur the one who brought those nasty storms to NJ
I literately put the reel on a rod or the rod I’m going to use then tie the braid to the reel spool drop the line spool in a bucket and crank while holding the braid in my gloved 🧤 hand to apply pressure so it winds on tight.
@@FishAholicTV Old school...same here thought maybe you had a machine thks
Go straight braid to the spool or do you back it? How much 30#lb does the 6k hold? Also where's the links to the hooks?
Usually I like to add backing so I can break a 300yd spool of braid into two and fill up two reels with 150 yards of braid each. If I'm using my heavier setup for bigger fish like my Van Staal 250 I'll add backing but about 200/250 yards of braid. I don't know the exact calculation of the amount of braid the 6k holds but heres the link you can possibly find out on this site bit.ly/33jZT7L
Also a little tip is most braid if treated properly and washed with freshwater after each use and not left out in the sun should be good for a couple seasons but a little hack to let that line last longer is flip it around after the first or second season and put the line that has been sitting at the bottom of the spool on the top. Being that its been covered most of the time its like brand new line underneath.
Alright I literally stop doing everything to watch these amazing video🔥🎣
Haha thanks!! 🤙🏻 Tight Lines!!
Can't help noticing how you straighten your tip alignment. Here is a tip from experience. Snug it down tight or it just might break at the ferrule on the cast. Tight lines.
Come to lbi bro🤙
'Pipsqueak ', 'Boys' ..? .. Sounds like a monologue to the old Andy Griffith Show. thanks for sharing. Greeting from a female San Francisco angler.
3 hours back to Jersey from Montauk? How fast do you drive?
If you don’t catch traffic and drive in the middle of the night Ive done it in Three hrs from Jersey to Montauk or Vise versa. I drove safely but didn’t keep track of my average speed haha. If I average 25mph I’m bumper to bumper on the cross Bronx and GWB you can bet it might turn into a 4-6 hr drive 🙄
Do you have any idea when the Rod is coming out?
jan
Does the saltist come with a bail conversion kit?
Yes it does in the end of the video you can see that.
FishAholic Fishing sorry I only made it to 13:00 then I had to bail for work lol
what length triumph rod? thanks
He said 9ft
The ones I catch feel huge until I bring them in and the hook is in there tail
When a company sponsors you, you can’t say anything negative about their product( if there was). In that case, the product review may not be an honest one.
Nice item
Great video keep casting , you helped my final decision on getting the 6000.
The SaltX is a beast. I prefer it over my 2 Van Staals! The drag is so much better in my opinion.
Looking to get one too but not sure weather to get the 4000 or 6000 size for my 9ft rod
6000 for a 9 footer ,reel isn't bulky 👍
@@kevintoro3284 You cannot go wrong with either. Both the 4000 and 6000 are light as a feather. To me it comes down to the weight of the line you want to use. I have 20# braid on my 4000 and 40# braid on the 6000. Either the 4000 or 6000 will work perfectly on a 9 foot rod. It all depends on the line poundage you would like to use.
Bass master 💯
Am I the only one who finally noticed you’re left handed?????
Shame,had high hopes for this reel,prone to wind knots,can’t trust it unless you don’t mind losing a ton of braid after every cast,,,will be contacting Tsunami about this shortly
You guys have to deal with seals we uave to deal with sharks and dolphins here in south FL lol
Saludoss desde pensialvania
we can't leave anything in our cars fishing around san francisco . damn thieves will bust out your window and take everything . you call the cops they never show up. it's really bad we have to travel lite just what we can carry. sf sucks. its like that all the way down to monterey. great video by the way!
Dang, I had to worry about that a little when I lived in Providence. But I’ll keep that in mind if I ever striper fish the west coast 🤙🏻
@@FishAholicTV Tint your windows, rear, back and front windows and get a sunshade for the windshield. No one can see inside my car, even though tint on front windows is not legal in my State, I never got pulled over for it.
Democrat run shit hole. NY is similar but Long Island isnt like the city. I hate thieves so much . We work our backs into the ground to support our hobbies. Disgusting
Why 40lb leader and 30lb braid when fishing over clean sand? You could drop braid and leader to 20lb easily.
I see you love fishing for stripers. Have you trying eating them?
Yes I have before there alright but I like eating Black Seabass
First
When's the last time this guy caught a keeper. Skinner shits on this guy
If they are as cheap as their rods I wouldn’t invest
The airwave elites are solid sticks. I've been pounding on an 8'8" for five years. And still going...
Nomad damoN idk I had 2 I really liked but constantly replacing the eyes I like the st croix a lot better
I am looking to replace my Stormr gloves (the braid cut through the glove like a saw going through wood, after only three trips. Can the gloves you are using withstand the abuse we put the gloves through when surfcasting? How long have you had them?