All I Could Do Was HOLD ON! (BIG Surprise Catch Jigging)

[@EliasVFishing]

There is a bot on this video 'claiming' you are a winner. This is spam and do NOT give them anything. This is an ongoing trend via the Tubes and there isn't a way to combat it on my end. I will make sure to bring this up in the next video.

[@jamesrussell7142]

Thanks for the info brother

[@TheNockingPoint]

Crap I needed those paddle tails. Bluefish destroyed a whole pack on me today. ;-)

[@fishinfromscratch5484]

I was just checking to see if Elias won his own baits.🤣

[@wildstreak]

Thank You it’s not just on your channel it’s everywhere

[@Fishingwithdaboys]

Wow thanks for the warning, I actually thought I one. I never win anything lol

[@KhoaLe-rl7tl]

this channel has me trying to vertical jig everywhere. Probably one of the most fun ways to get hooked up.

[@tubehugger]

Went last time I was in NC based off this channel...let me say, it did not go well as it does for Elias ha

[@gd3design63]

Your not the only one!!! 🤣🤣🤣 (except I feel like an idiot because I never catch anything.....and I'm thinking to myself, 'you're doing some shit you saw a guy on youtube doing...'😂)

[@mattjohnson4708]

Me too, even in places where it makes no sense 😀

[@KhoaLe-rl7tl]

@@mattjohnson4708 same, but it's mess-less and active. I figure he's using his electronics to target high probability spots unlike the peasants like us

[@richardhudson3959]

​@@gd3design63 get ya a pink gotcha plug,and fish off the end of a pier, plenty of blues,and Spanish macks.

[@NYGOLD]

WOW!! That Jack was a beast!

[@SchusterFishes]

You know it’s a great catch when Elias actually gets that excited lmao. Cool to see them up that north

[@BeetleBuns]

that first red was AMAZING, that ring spot on the tail was so vivid! As for the jack, that's why I love the salt... you never know what you could catch!

[@duffmeister6480]

Good to see you so excited ! That’s what fishing is all about 👍🏻

[@SaltHoundHC]

There aren’t too many surprises left for the kayak GOAT, really cool to see Elias get something really unexpected

[@MadMedic953]

I'd love to give those Elias V paddletails on flounder or reds! Never caught a red, hoping this summer I'll get my first one!

[@neilmargetson7323]

So Elias - cool work. I’ll be targeting Stripers w your paddle tails! Already use the whiptails all the time. Looking forward! - Neil

[@oyabun8538]

I would love to target stripers and fluke or flounder with those paddletails. Keep up the great work Elias I love the idea of jigging. Actually jigged my first fluke this past Sunday but with a bloodworm on a flounder hook. Crazy! Over in Long Beach LI.

[@tommclane9544]

what I love as a subscriber is that you try a wide variety of lures of which some I have purchased. You dispel the claim of many that the best inshore lures are slam shady etc, etc, of course no matter what the conditions the fish have to be there. Truly enjoy the variety of conditions and lures.

[@higgy19661]

I would use the paddle tail for flounder or Red fish.

[@greatplainsman3662]

It never ceases to amaze me with what you can do with a peice of fiberglass, some line and alittle finesse. Great job. Damn I love fishing.

[@kathleensue1]

You’re HILARIOUS! The chub rub zone! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 I’m an old retired MSGT…haven’t heard that one…and I’ve heard a few.😝

[@vladoutdoors1191]

That jack was insane! That's part of why I started recording my fishing adventures. Its capturing those moments that just seem so far out there you almost can't believe it happened sometimes!

[@terrywatson2377]

What an awesome catch with that Jack. Way to persevere through some challenges and get the big payday.

[@michaelbeverley4008]

I love your channel. I love seeing someone make videos of inshore fishing the NC coast. I would use the paddletails for reds and flounder down near Ocean Isle and South Port.

[@makingitreel7713]

Striper and flounders !! As always another great video keep them coming.

[@derekdavis8054]

Feels good to see Ole Elias excited it's rare

[@hohman698]

What an awesome catch in North Carolina! That’s what makes salt water so much fun. I’d use those paddletails for reds and trout.

[@timgreer7440]

Wish I could give two thumbs up! This was a great one. I was thinking the first red drum was the one you were talking about in the description and then the last one hit, WOW! I would defiantly be jigging red drums with those paddletales. Obviously flounder like them too, just wish the season wasn't so short.

[@chrislefevre5315]

That was awesome. Fun to watch and can’t imagine pulling up a Jack C like that. Looks like those paddle tails will catch about anything.

[@mxbass1036]

Jack's fight so hard, love em.

[@ericramos2825]

Congratulations brother I see the big smile on your face always nice to catch something unexpected.

[@daveflegel6261]

Wow! Pensacola Permit! :) Great surprise. Love your adventures. I would use those jigs for big trout in the deep, clear lakes in the NC Smoky Mts. Like when that Laker chased that jig you were retrieving thru 70 ft of water, smacked it on the surface, and keep coming up right out of the water. Like a tarpon. I choked on my drink and just about had a stroke. Gotta try it! You do great stuff. Very inspiring. REALLY appreciate being able to check in and watch during the week!!!

[@JoeGraveDancer]

What a blast with that Jack. I think I was just as excited as you were LOL! Sorry that you got poured on but that's mother nature for you. I would use those paddletails for jigging for Lake Trout from my kayak in the finger lakes.

[@wildstreak]

I’d love to try those paddle tails wade fishing around Hatteras. Awesome catch with that Jack

[@mrflyazz9605]

I thought for sure that you hooked a big stingray. Amazing flounder there as well. In Florida we catch those Jacks all the time, I have never in my life seen one that big!!! Amberjack is a different story. Back in my younger days, we’d catch those schooling reds all the time, some were even as long as the boat seat. My dad and I always had a deal, whoever catches a 10lb speck first it gets mounted and on the wall. We’ve come close with some 7-8 pounders, but, that big one still eludes us. Very cool channel and I could smell the air and the water through the phone😁

[@calebtomberlin4496]

Awesome vid! I would use those paddle tails for either vertical jigging for drum or casting grass flats for drum

[@Brian-ch7mr]

Solid bag! That first red was an absolute beaut! Loved those spots. I fish all over the Fl panhandle and big bend, we hook into some monster jacks over in Panama City Beach! I would love to try those paddle tails on some deep drop offs just like you did here! Never know what you’ll find but my main target would absolutely be the flounder! Doesn’t matter how many doormats I’ve pulled in over the years, I still get giddy every time. Best eating inshore fish, imo. Tight lines, brother!

[@tracynorris355]

I would use them for reds.... Awesome catch! I miss Meg out with you...maybe a beach video with her? I find myself laughing when she laughs....I know I am not alone in this. Keep jigging

[@brentgaphardt3996]

I would target stripers, walleye, or snakehead with the paddletails.... wish I could do ocean fishing like this!!! AWESOME WORK!!!

[@landman6333]

I like this guys comments while he’s fighting these fish, I’ve been there and I love it, I love this guy

[@jjfree4522]

That was epic with the first drum and ending on that jack. Unreal the waters are in NC.

[@johnmagee3654]

I'd love to use your paddletails to hook into reds, flatties, specks, spaniards, whiting & whatever I can get from the shores of NW Florida. You're a great kayak fishing teacher. Keep the vids coming!

[@allanatthefishinglab]

Awesome catch Elias!! Hard fighting fish for sure!

[@KENDOSLICE100]

Hell yeah man! GREAT CATCH!!! I could definitely tell u were completely stoked this morning when i saw u at the ice machine. I ABSOLUTELY WOULD B 2!!!!! AWESOME VIDEO MAN!!! KEEP RIPPING LIPS!!!!!!!!!!🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠🤙🤙👍👍! Sincerely... the electrician!

[@JP_DINOSAUR]

Great day fishing! Thanks for sharing!

[@fishkingz1369]

Definitely all inshore fish bro! That bait looks phenomenal and jammed packed with action!!!

[@victorarroyo2425]

Nice Jack , they always got me to think that I have a red , great fighters !!! Definitely I’ll try those paddle tails on reds!!! Great video as always Elias keep them coming!!! Tight lines!!!

[@kingairvwable]

Congrats Elias on the Crevalle.... looks like it definitely made your day!

[@garylostinspace8500]

Congratulations, nice Red and a really nice Jack!

[@woodystemms3799]

Wow ... what a catch! The Jack was a great surprise for all concerned ... .

[@EliasVFishing]

An actual surprise!

[@mikebrick3451]

Going to use them to jig the NE Cape Fear for reds, but probably rays and then the IC for reds. Gotta get my boat wet soon, but just moved south to ILM for this fishing. Great fishery.

[@ReggieandMiloTheCat]

Wow, a friggin Canal Tuna in NC! Rare indeed. A fitting catch for Elias V though. I would love to fish the EV shad paddletails for Cape Fear River stripers this winter.

[@tjeffjenkins6226]

NICE catch! So good to see you out of your norm...congrats!

[@andyfishinguy]

Big Striper and hybrid on the river! Awesome paddletails dude!

[@randalgaskins494]

I'll use the 4-1/2" paddle tails for primarily redfish and September flounders. Love your videos!

[@tbahama6336]

That was a fun video to watch...suspense to the end. Good job

[@joethebourbonman]

That's awesome man! In great KZbin irony, you and Bama Beach Bum both had Jack videos recently with similar titles. I think any fish that is as aggressive and hard fighting as a jack is an awesome catch.

[@hatterasfreediver]

Awesome fish. You asked about the outer banks getting them... I've seen quite a few big jacks and even giant permit caught in poundnets in the pamlico sound, and used to see the big jacks while snorkeling around the Frisco pier. I'm sure they are around the jetty down there

[@PeterRanieriII]

awesome surprise catch, big one too! Always great to see the mystery fish...unlike that pink bluefish episode near that bridge up north, lol

[@thomasjarosz7406]

Elias, I would use them for Walleye/Musky here in Western Pa. You should make one mould about 9" Musky guys would scoop them uo. the biggest size you sell right now works great for Musky. You could sell them at Helanas Musky shop/ Thornbrothers, or target Striper fisherman in Tennessee like Big Fish Outfitters

[@blueocean9305]

Congratulations. Well played.

[@michaelguelda5462]

Striper, hybrids, and big largemouth!! Love to give them a shot!!

[@dirtbiker1432]

One of my best days fishing was chasing schools of those boiling in shins creek by the south end of wrightsville. So much fun to catch

[@MakeTimeForFishing]

"The chub rub zone" haha truer and more brutal words have never been spoken!

[@brucealantorres]

I love those redfish for the target. Thanks!

[@chrisdinkel6752]

Would love to see you talk more about what you see on you GPS when you catch a fish. No one else does that! Great videos…watch you all the time.

[@risogawa]

A fantastic catch. I think these would a blast to toss at the California Yellowtails. Big mean home guard jacks can be super aggressive around the islands off Baja.

[@timcornish2852]

nice jack!!! what a blast!!! heading to Florida in 7 days!!! can hardly wait, use them to catch anything hopefully a tarpon

[@Captain_Kdawg]

That’s why I love salt water fishing. You never know what your gonna catch!!

[@turdferguson1756]

Awesome catch! I'd like to give those paddletails a go on some Texas Gulf reds.

[@tolpacourt]

You sir are a fish magnet. Congrats on that first crevalle.

[@scottclausen4406]

That was awesome. I would've been crapping my pants in that spot too. It takes guts to go there in a kayak with all the traffic that's usually going through. You are the man!

[@patrickfox9470]

Thanks for the continuous quality content Elias! I'd put those shades to work catching some Beaufort bull reds!

[@canigetachannel]

Congratulation Eli! Nice GT!

[@kylejh2388]

That was awesome! I would use those to definitely target big Reds here in Jacksonville!

[@Bloodseed22]

I love using those shads for stripers and blues here in NYC! Thanks Elias! ✌️

[@JumbleTronChannel]

Love the fight a JC puts up. Even the little ones are great fun. You caught a monster and a rarity nonetheless. Well done Elias!

[@petebullock8095]

Wow!!! That was intense, knowing where you were at on a kayak and a fish like that just wow! Awesome catch. I would use those paddletails for drum and flounder.

[@boondock14161]

Sweet video, I would use the jigs for surf fishing. I’ve just started fishing from the surf and done got addictive. Getting up my tackle now…. Have a good one.

[@DALE25431]

Another great outing Elias! I would target striped bass with the lure 👍

[@bradenm3619]

I’d love to give the paddle tails a shot for some of my local snakeheads!

[@stevesando6695]

wow. something new for you is really special. keep it going.

[@greggjohnson547]

In southeast NC, those paddletails are perfect for flounder, reds, and trout out of my kayak. Hell, maybe I can catch a jack trevalle too !!!

[@Snick4444]

I would target some weakfish and stripers with those paddletails. Hey, maybe even some fluke! great video Elias!

[@Lonelle1]

I would love to catch flounder or even trout with that gig. Love watching. 👍🏽

[@nateparker8683]

That was awesome man, I was genuinely as excited as you, said the same thing. Honestly I'm not near the coast anymore, used to live in MA and target Stripers, I'd be using those shads for anything though, gotta love the salt and the surprises that come out of it

[@felbeguin7696]

Man im new to ocean fishing coming from lake fishing but i would say rock bass and even a lingcod to Im new to your channel and I have learned some new things watching you and have tried out with some success. Its a whole new world for me. Keep the videos coming and best of luck on the water.

[@steelershavemorings]

Nice video... I would target reds and black drum at the wrightsville beach jetty and would be happy with whatever hit those new shad!!!

[@Fatfish516]

You are crazy for going through there in a kayak lol glad you survived! Well done fighting that jack with that current too what a memorable catch! Maybe I'll see you out there one day, tight lines 🎣

[@joeeybs5970]

I would jig them around the reefs up Long Island for fluke and sea bass. Keep the videos coming always informative and entertaining. Thanks

[@jonathane984]

Congratulations sir. Hell of a Jack here in NC. I'd target those reds and flatfish(when our season opens up) with those Elias Shads if I won them.

[@seanvarone6380]

Boom! Another great video! Would like to use those 4 1/2 inch paddle tails on some Mississippi Gulf Coast redfish! Keep up the great work!!!

[@peterogrodniczak4155]

Awesome vid as usual!! I would use those chads for red fish…. Would like to try them for trout as well. Keep up the awesome work

[@matthewmercer2477]

Nice, that big Jack crushed it ! I thought it was a big drum the way it stayed down and pumped. I love getting into the 2lbers just for the fight and will occasionally go to Jack spot when I need a little pick me up. I am jealous, I get like .005 percent flounder in SW Fl. Usually a winter only treat but loved Md and De for the flatties. Fine, fun day Elias. Big paddle tails would be good for Blues and bigger trout when I need need a little bigger profile than my usual 3.5" swimtail.

[@Jhossack11]

That was cool! I’d use this paddle tails for large Northern Pike!

[@brycejennings8713]

Great content! I'd like to try those on some Spanish mackerel here on the west coast of FL. Some night time snook action under dock lights could be cool too!

[@toddadams3290]

Stripers and bluefish! Great channel

[@TridentDriver]

Theres not many things more beautiful than the bend in that rod while you were fighting that jack!

[@jamescrawford8121]

That was some awesome marking on that red. 👍

[@jeffbray2131]

I would use the paddle tail lure for reds … keep up the great video work!

[@kenmusial1685]

Really cool catch. I had the same experience years ago off of the 4th island of the CBBT in August. I thought it was a huge drum too.

[@kevinsweeney8914]

HOLY EPIC CATCH!!! Wow, that was an incredible surprise indeed. I was convinced it was a shark. Always love your content and learn so much from you. Wow, the adrenaline is still pumping after watching your catch come up and I shared in your excitement! By the way, my brother in law, Derrick Davelaar, referred your channel to me and said you're the one that initially got him into kayak fishing. I just bought my first kayak (Hobie Outback) and plan to get it out for the first time up in here in southern Connecticut.

[@JLang719]

I would target striped bass with those paddletails. I think they would work well in New York waters. Love the videos! Keep them going!

[@jamestownvirginia8463]

Brother, you remind me of me. When I start talking to the fish I know I'm in the zone. Nice jack!

[@sampetteway7317]

Drum and Flounder would bite on those paddletail shad. Love the videos. Come on up to Cedar Island and fish sometime.

[@jackdevoe3318]

I would target striped bass, blues, fluke and Seabass with the paddle tails. Really enjoy the content, especially the sheepshead videos!

[@TylerSmith-yy5lp]

I love watching this channel as I have fished Southport and oak island since I was little, I would those swim baits work good on striper and bass also