11/7 - Sometimes it's a "less tears" situation thats needed

I LOVE ME A YOZURI PLUG. TOP OF THE LINE QUALITY ALL THE WAY. BUT THERE IS TIMES WHEN WE DONT NEED ALL THE JAZZ, BECAUSE LOSS IS ENIVITABLE....BLUEFISH, OYSTERBEDS, BOULDERS.....ALL TAKE THEIR TOLL ON A WALLET.

CHARTER CUSTOMERS WHO MAYBE A BIT STILL IN THE ROOKIE STAGE, MAKE OFF CASTS, HANG A PILING, ALL KINDS OF STUFF HAPPENS..SO, HOW DOES A SMART FISHERMAN COMBAT ALL THIS AND NOT "CRYING LIKE A LITTLE GIRL" , WHEN THE LOSS OF A SUPER QUALITY YOZURI PLUGS LIFE IS AT STAKE????

Welcome in the China effect. Buy the same lure effectively, bulk and for the same price get 5 lures for the price of one.
Just proved in my last video that a cheapy Chinese diving plug even while filing with water catches fish over and over again.

Here is a comparison of a Yozuri Sushimi Jerk bait at $12.00 MSRP, and a (5) for $14.00 Ebay Chinese Jerk bait.

Sure there's a difference, sure there's a difference in "tank tested", and not tank tested. Quality control, paint and rattles.
But the fact is the cheap Chinese lure has the exact same demensions and will still catch a Trout, all the same. And if it comes with no rattles, thats a good thing!! Many times rattles aren't good. The fish are actually liking a silent approach much better. "I've had it happen".

Here's each side by side..one is $12 plus, one is $2.50

JERK BAITS:  Same size

$12.00 + MSRP (plus tax)

Not a complete "knock-off" but a very close resemblance, and same lure action overall.

$2.50 Ebay China lure cost. (No tax, free shipping)

11/6 - RECORD SETTERS & NOTES:

RECORD SETTING TEMPS AGAIN

NOT GOOD!!!!!
CAN YOU BELIEVE OUR LOW TEMP YESTERDAY WAS 18 DEGREES OVER WHAT IT SHOULD BE.
THE ONLY REASON I EVEN MENTION IT, IS BECAUSE THIS IS NOT GOOD FOR FISHING.

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BECAUSE THERE'S A MAJOR HOLIDAY IN THIS MONTH I GET A FORCED VACATION WITH NO ONE WANTING TO DO SHIT. UNLESS YOU'RE CALLING ME WITH SOME WACKO IDEA, OR THINK I'M A PARTY BOAT.
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My problem is I remember late October's when we all had to wear sweatshirts and jackets. Thats my problem...."I always remember."


THIS SUNDAYS WEATHER FORECAST:

SUNDAY
NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS TO
GALE FORCE. SEAS 5 TO 7 FEET WITH OCCASIONAL SEAS UP TO 9 FEET
BUILDING TO 7 TO 10 FEET WITH OCCASIONAL SEAS UP TO 13 FEET IN THE
AFTERNOON. INLAND WATERS ROUGH. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORMS.

YEAH ROLL TIDE......ROLL!! OVER THE THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY.  FULL MOON, AGAIN.  BUT WHEN IT COMES TO TIDE HEIGHTS (BETWEEN LOW & HIGH TIDE) OCTOBER TOOK THE CAKE AND WON THE PRIZE.

EXPECT THE SAME OVER THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY. AS I TELL ALL FULL MOON BOOKING CHARTER CUSTOMERS, "HAVE PATIENCE PLEASE. HAVE PATIENCE!"

Planning a trip to "heaven on earth", Slidell, Louisiana for February. Not the typical vacation month. But if you're me, it's the only time I can afford to go ANYWHERE!
AIRBNB.com has some serious deals on places to stay. And we're just gonna rent a boat for a few days to fish and explore around. 

LATE NOVEMBER JETTY TROUT...."but ya better be salty if it's rough out there."





THINK CHRISTMAS

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10/4 - Tackle Junkie strikes again

COMING SOON:

Two rod reviews via Youtube Video on my channel (not yet subscribed? Well ya need too!) 

Anyone who knows me knows I'm facinated with catching fish on a small piece of metal, aka: Micro jig.  And I've been in "AWE" of the Daiwa Ryoga series of reels since the first one.

So, of course this leads to a progression.  Wanting to try out the real deal when it comes to quality jigging tackle, not found all that easily in the USA, for some unknown reason.  No trade agreements of something? 

So, the next video will educate you on The WIKI - Fire Ocean jigging rod in a unbelievable, xtra,xtra,xtra, ULTRA light action.

Here's a clip from the manufacture:

The jigging rod will be paired up with this reel:

Daiwa Ryoga 10/16 - 12 bearing on every friction point makes it utterly the smoothest reels I have ever held in my hand.

  

NEXT is a rod that for the price just blew me away!  The Wright & Mcgill S-curve 8' Tony Roach, bottom bouncer walleye rod.  Ya say Walleye rod for a saltwater guide?  Yep, but it has all the attributes I wanted in a long distance casting rod. Supple tip, with middle of the rod back bone, and 8 feet long rated up to 2 ounces. My use will be casting large trout plugs............. real far!

Yes, Speckled Sea Trout. My favorite fish of all.

Plus, the finer details of this rod (for the price) is utterly amazing!  It has a long rear grip that's like a Golf club grip. Super tactile. That soft touch black reel seat material that's again, a step UP, way UP.  And killer guides that have no ceramic at all, and look tuff as nails. 

-this photo does this rod zero justice

The reason the Video has to wait, is because I'm waiting on this:

THE DAIWA SHRAPNEL C300H.  Part of the Ryoga series of Ultimate baitcasters, this one can hold a lot of 50 pound plus braided line. Has all the attributes of a smaller Ryoga. But is a super caster, of large lures.  "Just what I have planned for it."

Again, you don't even realize what you're missing till you fish these Ryoga reels, but I at least should pass on the knowledge, so you know what's out there for if and when you become a "TACKLE JUNKIE".  I have personally tested out them all and tested them against some of the best, such as a Tatula, a Curado, a Lexa's. Sure they may not be of the same grade. But when you can cast effortlessly and almost into the direct wind with a 4" diving plug......I'm blown away! 

Here's about all you'll find on Youtube showing the Daiwa Ryoga Shrapnel 300:

So stay tuned. I have a feeling to do this review, or as I like to call them, A Show-N-Tell. This could take awhile. I need to get it all done before Thanksgiving, because of course thats a huge fishing holiday. For all the people that KNOW, it's too hot to go in July August and Sept.

11/1 - Cheap Chinese Ebay lures vs. Big Live Shrimp

Kinda hot today.  Not the way I'd like to see it.Years where it was very cold were always hugely successful Trout years. We actually set a new RECORD with the temp at 89 degrees day time high.

NOT GOOD!

Climate change must be real. Because the last year we had cold temps over this weekend was I believe 1996, and then 2008.  I like it because it makes for Epic Trout fishing.

Started this morning at the jetties, and it was dead on Trout where I tried. And, "I know where to try for them."

So, I changed zip codes quickly. Glad I did!