A MUST SEE BLITZ! Cape Cod Canal Full Moon

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Custom Rod: CTS Vapor Trail 12' 3-6oz
Guides: Torzite K-Frame
Seat: Alps Titanium
Reel: Daiwa Saltiga Expedition 5500H
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40lb leader
Wader brand: Dryft amzn.to/2DDuRjO
Fishing belt: ODM
Fishing bag: Shimano amzn.to/2PIrPgu

[@bloodlinefishingadventuresllc]

great video. Love the underwater footage.

[@theregoestheneighborhood1474]

Ive watched this video 1000 times. It's top 5 for canal videos and I wish you'd come back this season! lol So many 40-50 inch fish. Would enjoy the hell out of a new video.

[@fellspoint9364]

Good technique. You’re right in tune with those stripers , stroke for stroke.

[@OrthodoxFishingDAD]

revisiting your page after going to the Cape for the first time this year.... I skunked while all around me caught but was a great trip non the less... I kept asking my host for spots like this but wasn't at any of these places... I dreamed of fishing with this scenery Hopefully I'll get to it once I figure out where this it... As always... Superb videos and commentary... I strive to have your Cadence in Striper fishing... Tight Lines - Fish On ! --- OFD

[@fishking694]

Thank you very much! Wish I had more time this year to fish and make more videos. But don't be surprised, the fishing at the canal has become more difficult, especially with the increasing number of seals and striper predators. I've fished all ends and almost every curve of the canal. Its all about planning for the next ride, is the best tip I can give you. Before the start of a season, plan out the best tide of each month, then the weeks and days your available to fish. FishOn! FishKing!

[@malonesoutdoors7205]

Wow a lot of great action. I fished the cape cod for the first time recently and fell in love. 6 fish 4 of them all over 33. Hope to catch an other blitz. I dropped a sub. Keep fishing! 🤙

[@fishking694]

Thanks brotha! It is a great time. Definitely a different fishing experience. I recently caught a 42" but been so busy, haven't had time to make any videos. But best of luck out there! Be safe!

[@celticviking2319]

Awesome video! Hey what a coincidence, I was the guy on your right that morning. I was live lining Macks. What a morning. I heard the blitz lasted all day that day!!!

[@fishking694]

Lol hey bro! This is awesome. It did! I left a bit early but should have stayed. I heard some guy caught 40lb+

[@searex2268]

@@fishking694 what day was it , do u remember? I may be there too but at west end.

[@fishking694]

@@searex2268 ha nice. I forget which day this was ill have to look at my video date. If this was the same day, was it biting on your side?

[@searex2268]

@@fishking694 i dont know if it was the same day, but i was near sagamore bridge and it was epic, i loved it.

[@danjf1]

Only 45 minutes from my hometown I used to love the thrill of catching stripers from the canal - on lures. I still fish locally in ponds and lakes in my area but the canal was a special spot where I got to know where to go and when. If you get that info you'll have a fun time!

[@fishking694]

Well said brotha! I hope the fishing seasons have treated you fine. Fish on!

[@yakfisher8663]

very happy to see others concered for the welfare of the fishery. i hate seeing big fish floating down the canal because people dont know what they are doing. also a big fan of those single hooks on plugs, makes life easy for me and the fish. great work

[@fishking694]

Thank you. I've seen plenty of those as well. I hope my video is educational enough for the veterans and new anglers

[@staytight6340]

@@bgj4103 sure buddy I'm still waiting U catch 20lbers

[@BGJ410]

@@staytight6340 Ive gotten two 50s and quite a few 40s from the surf... You? sorry if I came off as a dick I just been fishing since I was a baby over 40y and social media has killed it specially on the Cape these videos make it seem like it's easy to fish the canal so you got rookies that just happen to drive by and see people catching the next they're in waders with a Van Stall and a legend acting like Bill Dance with no fishing experience no etiquette and just basically entitled assholes or even worse the dummy's that get a free lure or a hat and tee and now are "pro staff" because they seen on FB or got a call and walked in on a blitz caught a fish now know everything so so jackass in the basement making lures gives them one and tell they're on the "pro staff" it's just crazy smh

[@BGJ410]

@@staytight6340 look at my profile pic... I think that's a little tiny bit over 20 😂😂😂

[@JoseLopez-sn3tv]

Awesome vid my friend... keep up the great work!!!!

[@fishking694]

Thank you very much!! Definitely looking forward to making more videos this summer!

[@malonesoutdoors7205]

Great video fun size bass to be fighting. I draped a sub! Keep fishing 🤙

[@fishking694]

Appreciate it brotha! Thank you very much!

[@regularsizeruss3874]

Some great footage!

[@staytight6340]

Wow you caught a striper at the canal!! That is so rare Thx 4 the premium content 🤣🤣

[@brucesom638]

Awesome 😎 catching bro I wish, I live a little closer to cape cod canal

[@fishking694]

Thanks for the support bro! Yeah it's a great honey hole! If you haven't experienced the cape then you definitely need to! And if you have then come again!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Dang. This is amazing! Biggins one after amother. Blitzing bait fish right at you feet 😱😱

[@fishking694]

Ha thank you for the response! Yes these fishes are amazing. Much respect for nature!

[@txivtubvaj401]

Amazing Vid bro..love it..

[@fishking694]

Thanks bro! Glad you enjoyed it! Have a few in edit now. Stay tuned!

[@michaelkborozan4121]

Great video!

[@fishking694]

Thank you!

[@MrBRONCOTIME]

Magnificent video. Killa stripers! Great background commentating

[@fishking694]

Thank you! These are amazing stripers!

[@andytong5112]

Nice reel N rod. Hopefully see u at canal someday

[@fishking694]

Thanks! Yeah likewise. Lmk when you go maybe we meet up!

[@andytong5112]

@@fishking694 sure. We got the same fishing gear too.

[@Asubie]

Hey Jimmy, didnt know you have a channel. Just subscribed. :)

[@ryanG978]

Nice footage bro

[@fishking694]

Ha thanks!

[@watchman316ly]

I just love your videos. The picture quality is awesome and they way you narrate is very professional. Keep the videos coming!

[@fishking694]

Thanks brotha!

Saludos a migo eselente video y que buena pesca

[@fishking694]

Mucho gracias amigo!

[@ReelFrontier]

I gotta head over there to Cape Cod one of these days! Good video, keep it up! Edit: I forget where my tools are all the time, even though it's at the side of my hip. Lol.

[@fishking694]

Lol thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Yeah man if you get a chance to fish the cape, it gets epic out there.

[@endless8778]

Nice video

[@fishking694]

Thanks! Still new to this stuff. Lmk if you want to see more of. Trying to get feedback for better content!

[@fishthenortheast2237]

liked and Subscribed👍

[@rstanton3]

SO nice to see someone handle fish properly. I'm gonna try to hit the full moon in a couple weeks.

[@DanEvan]

Don’t let those Kiwis find out you said that CTS rods were made in Australia haha! This is legitimately one of the best canal fishing videos I’ve seen in terms of editing, quality, your aggressive fish fighting style (proper hook sets, form on point, staying tight), gear choices etc. Couple of tips....despite the fact that you said what gear you were using, most people have the attention span of a bedroom slipper....just list the gear at the beginning of the video on the screen and leave a list in the description.....and not just your rod, reel, line and leader.....everything from your belt, bag, what lures, footwear, casting glove, waders (Dryft Primos 😉, got em, love em). You’ll save a ton of the “what setup is that??” Questions lol....The 5500 Expo is good for 33 pounds of drag for those asking. And I’ve found that 12 pounds of drag seems to be pretty solid in the canal. Once I push past 15 pounds and you factor in the current creating a ton of drag in itself, hooks start to open up (unless 6x or better) wire hangers on the plastic plugs start to shit the bed, and the size of the hole in the fishes mouth drastically increases. It doesn’t sound like much, but If you test it using a proper drag scale you’ll see that 12 pounds will have your rod completely doubled over and no striper is going to be outside your control. Average fishermen at the canal MAYBE run between 6-8 pounds for reference. Keep up the good work brother. Glad to see someone put in the effort to make an entertaining, and well put together video!

[@fishking694]

Lol thanks brotha! The tips and advice are very much appreciated. Didn't expect such highlights and an awesome review, literally pinned down everything i wanted to capture! Again very much appreciated input, especially since trying to be as successful as yourself!

[@DanEvan]

Bro I wish I could have seen the comment left by the armchair quarterback lmao.

[@stevensilva1350]

Looks like a moderate action, I know you said it was rated 3-6 but I didn’t hear what power it was I assumed med heavy?

[@watchman316ly]

I love that set up you have! I have the same reel on a Century 10'6 rod. How much did your custom 12' CTS Vapor Trail cost? I had an ODM Frontier X paired with a Stella 1400 and loved it. I ended up selling the combo to a friend that wanted it so bad.

[@fishking694]

Thank you! I fished a whole season to find out what type of rod I wanted for my first build. And I could imagine, sounds like you had a perfect setup! I would've loved it myself. Since I built this rod myself I saved a a couple hundred bucks. I shopped around for the lowest prices and ended up choosing top grade materials for the build, if I remember correctly, the blank was $400-$500. All the materials was around $600-$700

[@watchman316ly]

@@fishking694 Sounds about right!

[@fishking694]

@@watchman316ly how did you do last year kind sir? It was too slow me but caught and released a few keepers.

[@chinoulee6726]

Nice footage bro. Planning to make a trip out there one day. What's the best season to come for stripers fishing?

[@fishking694]

Thanks. Nice. You definitely need to try it out here. Research shows the season runs pretty strong from may to september. Keep in mind these are migratory fish, and they usually just follow bait, so where ever the little fishes go the big fishes follow.

[@aquaazul100]

FISH KING m

[@ludogomes1]

what days/time is usually more active?

[@mikesfishingadventures2136]

See you soon in cape code lol

[@fishking694]

Lol yes sounds good

[@TheMikey617]

bro the fish right in front of you at 15:20 must've been massive

[@fishking694]

Yeah brotha, wish I had landed that one too. The fish that hit this day was massive, a friend down the canal landed a 52" 35lb that morning and won the competition for our group.

[@vinhdoan2413]

how is that vapor trail? im looking to get one. if you have owned other rods, can you compare them also to the vapor trail. thank you

[@fishking694]

Hey bud. Vapor trail is a great rod. Perfect for top water plugging and lures. Very strong and lightweight. You have to feel the fish out when reeling them in though, this is a great rod but it doesnt have much of a backbone to force +30lb fish in. If you fish the canal then you know what i mean. I think best comparison would be a century surfmachine or slingshot

[@vsonic86]

Yo I just bought my DaiwA 2020 14000 XH. But I don’t like the egg knob that came with it. I was wondering will it fit the expedition 5500H?

[@fishking694]

Someone ballinnn lol. I haven't compared the two reels side by side but I think daiwa knobs are all similar in size and should match up fine. The 14000 looks like it's a hex to loosen the knob? On my Expedition the powerknob is rivoted to the handle, unless other 5500s are different. You'd have to swap out the handle too

[@fishking694]

How's your fishing been this season?

[@vsonic86]

@@fishking694 Pretty good but mostly schoolie. My friend just got the saltiga 2020 14000xh. In less then 3 months of using it, his is already start to build rusted. I'm so concerned with my investment here.

[@fishking694]

@@vsonic86 yeah I had similar concerns as well but depends on how you maintain your gear. I've had my setup for 2 years now, I have minimal to no rust. I also do self maintenance once or twice a month. Always run your gear through water after being out on the water.

[@weezayjitt7561]

How you like the CTS12'? Is it too soft for striped bass?

[@fishking694]

The cts is one of my favorite rods. I mainly plug or toss swim baits with it, anything 3.5oz easily. I've caught quite a few 30lbers without an issue. IMO the negatives I'd say is it's too soft to jig, and I've caught a few but lost more 35-40lb stripes not being able to turn them in the tide due to the softer backbone.

[@juz1ish]

At least u didn’t swamp by other anglers. Did your phone survive the quick dunk?

[@fishking694]

Hah true. And yes my phone surprisingly still works!

[@thomasduff1571]

Shit I fished the canal started in 1969 ,these kids who fish the Canal today .I guarantee they would be breaking lines left and right .I don't how to play a fish the braided line does work for them .We use to use 20lb mono try horsing a fish then lol .If people seen the shit that we've seen back then .even on the beaches the bait that was around was incredible . There was times when you couldn't even fish the Canal there was so much eel grass from the boats chopping it up .it's all gone I fished the Canal when it was at its best .

[@fishking694]

That's awesome brotha, wish I could have fished that era as well but for sure it's been overfished for years and it also doesn't help that there's colonies of seals at the cape. It definitely takes skill and hard work to land a trophy fish, most people go through seasons without any luck, appreciate you sharing your experience. Wish I had time to fish nowadays but hope you enjoyed the video brotha!

[@vinhdoan2413]

how much drag do you fish with? nice video btw

[@fishking694]

Thanks! Are you asking reel drag? Or my line weight? For reel drag i think its rated for 20-30 lbs of drag. For line weight i use 50lbs but gonna be switching back to 40lbs for the distance

[@vinhdoan2413]

Fish King How tight do you have your expedition at is what i’m asking. I also love that expedition. I personally have a stella but some of my friends have expedition and they love it

[@fishking694]

@@vinhdoan2413 hah oh ok. Yes its a great reel. Im not exactly sure but I'd say 16lbs when setting the hook, more or less. i adjust the drag quite frequently when reeling in a fish, i havent lost any this season yet. Keeping my fingers crossed. Lol

[@bgj4103]

On the canal none too many people get the fish and get out peoples way

[@wish2fish37]

Nothing like this going on right now there.

[@vsonic86]

I heard the old saltiga still worth the investment

[@fishking694]

Hey bud, yeah older models are nice, but depending on which ones have the upgraded bearings and seals. The saltiga expedition I have does and imo is the best looking saltiga

[@ysoutdoorgaming3367]

What do think about the coming full moon at first light

[@fishking694]

I think it's still too early in the year, even with the right tide and moon phase. Schoolies might be in but my guess, the majority of keepers would start to be in around June.

[@strikingdistance56]

Awesome video, I’m trying to get out there on the next new moon on the 29th which is also a super moon. Do You think that would be a good time to plan a final trip?

[@fishking694]

Thank you! Great question! Yes i think thats still a great time for a final trip. Plenty of bait still around and forecast isnt showing much of a shift in temperatures yet.

[@feli931]

Hi what kind of set up do you have?

[@fishking694]

I custom built this rod mainly for plugging and lures. Its a 12' CTS paired with the daiwa saltiga

[@feli931]

Great awesome video thank you.

[@vsonic86]

How do you use stick shard? Lol I own two of them but never had luck with it. You toss and retrieve?

[@fishking694]

Lol. Stickshads are a beast if you know how to use them. I've landed many 25-30lbers that swallowed them whole. I'll have to make a video sometime but the trick is toss the swimbait upstream, rod tip down to the water and a slow retrieve, making sure your line is tight. Lmk when you land that monster 👍

[@vsonic86]

@@fishking694 oh so just throw and crank? how many lbs is your test?

[@fishking694]

@@vsonic86 yes just throw and slow crank. I use 50lb leader with 40lb power pro slick8.

[@vsonic86]

@@fishking694 slow crank? does this apply to the sinking and floating version too?

[@fishking694]

@@vsonic86 well, slow cranking is the best method but varies from the speed of the water flow and depth your aiming for you'll have to adjust. You'll get use to it, just takes practice, at times you'll feel exactly when the fish will hit.

[@Chuefuehang]

What the name brand of your wader?

[@fishking694]

Brand is Dryft

[@joepiro3963]

Hey got a question; i just heard of the stripers and the cape cod canal but my question is,do the stripers run like this all the time or is this a fall run type of thing. I'm a avid fisherman on our local lake, river and streams here in the york ,pa. and Harrisburg area.

[@fishking694]

Hey! Thanks for tuning in! The run usually isnt like this all the time. Season is typically april to october with some holdovers caught in the off season, but with good research and persistence youll be able to pin down which weeks/months are most active. How is the fishery in your areas? Planning on a salmon run next year!

[@TonyCantShoot]

Is your rod heavy or medium/heavy

[@fishking694]

Hey bud. My rod is medium heavy

[@vsonic86]

I always want to get reel from Daiwa but I heard USA won't service the expedition. How do you get your reel service?

[@fishking694]

Interesting i havent heard that before. It shouldnt be any different than the regular saltiga US/UK models. Im sure some shops must service this reel but I service my own reels. Mag oil alone is pricey, ran about $50+

[@fishking694]

Honestly, my opinion, its the best spinning reel in the market right now. This sport is an investment. You get what you pay for.

[@vsonic86]

@@fishking694 Seriously you service this reel on your own? I know the Saltiga 2015 can be service. I heard the expedition will need to be shipped to Japan. I am absolutely in love with Daiwa reel ever since I get to use their Saltist. I know J and H is currently selling the saltiga expedition as JDM. But I'm just afraid of the service in case there is problem with it.

[@fishking694]

@@vsonic86 yes i do service this on my own. Ill make a video the next time i service. I plan to service it after some more hardcore fishing this weekend. Ill make sure to do a shout out to you. One advice, i wouldnt purchase a used saltiga unless you have it in front of you to compare and feel. Spending over or nearly $1000. Mind as well try n find a brand new one. Dont know how well used ones are maintened and kept. Just my opinion. Stay tuned for more vids!

[@vsonic86]

@@fishking694 what is the biggest lost in term of money that you ever spend on fishing ?

[@blake9567]

What month was this

[@fishking694]

This was August

[@tutayp2]

I love this can videos with action but the reel is amazing wat size is 5000 5500 or 6500

[@fishking694]

Thank you! This is the 5500

[@byrdguu]

When I fish at the cape I put a mackerel in a bucket and the striper literally jumps into it. Lol

[@fishking694]

Lol that be a nice vid to get!

[@brucesom638]

Seattle, Washington

[@fishking694]

Oh wow didnt know this video would be seen by someone across the country! Very cool. I hope to come to Seattle someday and check out the fishing there. If you don't mind me asking, besides the inshore fishes caught like king salmon what type of fishes are caught off shore?

[@TonyCantShoot]

What lure is that

[@fishking694]

Sebile stickshad/magic swimmer

[@TonyCantShoot]

@@fishking694 what size is that stickshad

[@TonyCantShoot]

FISH KING ?

[@fishking694]

@@TonyCantShoot Hi, this size I believe is the 7" 3oz fast sinking

[@TonyCantShoot]

@@fishking694 the stickshad or magic?

[@livenhfree]

Nice. Audio quality on the narration kinda sucks, though.

[@fishking694]

Yeah editing videos suck. I'm a noob at that stuff. Thanks for the watch tho

[@brucesom638]

Have no strip bass to catch over here only king salmon and lot more expect strip bass

[@fishking694]

Ohh! well that's better meat but yes that's a different type of fight. Where are you from?

[@mudpogie]

30 in an hour...that's a fish every two minutes.

[@sunriseya1459]

If you don't eat than release

[@bornlucky9564]

Your weight fish off big time.lol