Avoid This Mistake And Never Lose A Fish Again! | Flats Class YouTube

Join Captain C.A. as he reveals one simple yet powerful tip that will transform your fishing experience. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a beginner, this advice will help you land more fish on every trip. Tune in to discover the secret to increasing your catch rate and making the most out of your time on the water. If you like what you're seeing here at Flats Class KZbin, make sure you leave a like and subscribe!
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[@Carolinaskinnywater]

You’ve mastered the art of “skipping bushes”. Very nice!

[@flatsclasscharters]

Ahh lots of practice fishing Florida for 50 years

[@LynxAngler]

Great video CA! I really enjoy being on the boat "virtually" with you and Blondie. It's lots of fun.

[@flatsclasscharters]

Thanks man!

[@trapgsbw]

Those skips under the trees are beautiful

[@flatsclasscharters]

Lots of practice over the years being a lifetime Floridian!

[@lmb25315]

Thanks for the tips, as always CA! I did want to comment on something you have on the screen @11:34. You are 100% the professional and have caught more fish than I could ever dream of catching, but recently I did start doing some fishing against the tide whenever fishing with the tide was just too difficult. More specifically throwing topwater. I noticed that with topwater lures it didn't seem to make a difference. The reason I switched up was bcs working my lure with the tide was just too difficult. Walking the dog with the current on a ripping tide with the wind blowing in the same direction was making it damn near impossible. So, switching it to walking against the current as well as sideways made it easier to walk the dog and have my lure spend more time on the water. Just thought i'd throw my $.02 in on that since I always do my best to work my lure with the current, as it is more natural, but in this scenario the opposite worked out for me. I still work it with the tide with sub surface and below lures, as it's easier to do that even with a ripping current.

[@flatsclasscharters]

Yes for topwater I could agree. With the subsurface lures going against tide grain just picks up more grass and lifts lure to surface. Thank you for supporting and good intel

[@fishingwithdrupydog5547]

Thanks 🙏 captain for bringing me along. You are definitely a professional and I appreciate you C.A

[@flatsclasscharters]

Thank you for supporting the channel

[@cassiebenefield9383]

CA , A class on casting pointers for us tree and bush hangers would be great ! Thanks.

[@2003zq8]

C.A your surgical with those side arm skips.

[@flatsclasscharters]

A skill developed over years of summer fishing for snook in the mangroves

[@njsurfrider]

I have been blood knotting a bite tippet for months now. No more break offs.

[@flatsclasscharters]

Yeah… being lazy definitely bit me this time

[@alancastellon9225]

Great love the sped up clips and voice over

[@flatsclasscharters]

I’m trying to get better so the channel will grow… remember I am an old school television guy!

[@alancastellon9225]

@@flatsclasscharters been a fan for decades my friend. You’re killing it, I literally wait for the new videos. The Channel has only kept getting better and better over the years.

[@jeffspencer4317]

Same thing just happened to me. I decided to bring my winter setup 2500 bg ML with 25# flouro. I was throwing into a school of black drum in yankeetown and a monster snook crushed it. No bite tippet, all my other rods had it or 40# direct. Tried to lighten up in case it was a tough bite.

[@flatsclasscharters]

They always know which rod to bite… right!

[@lowbudgetrc352]

Great video as always CA! Why use a bite tippit over just going to a 40lb leader? Wouldn’t it be the same? Also what knot for mono to mono or floro to floro? Thanks for all the amazing tips! One day maybe I’ll be able to afford to go out on a charter with you. Keep up the great work!!!😁

[@FloridaMan_Fishing_YT]

A bite tippet is typically useful when the water is clear and 40lb leader might be too visible in the water. If you were to use about a 2-3 foot section of 20lb mono with a 6” 40lb tippet, it’ll reduce visibility in the water but still keep that abrasion resistance towards the hook. The only time I would recommend using a full 40lb leader is if you’re fishing around heavy structure such as bridges, docks, or rock jetties. And for mono-mono or fluoro-fluoro knots, nothing beats a simple blood knot. Hopefully that helps! I’m hoping to post a full video about the topic soon.

[@flatsclasscharters]

@floridaman actually answered this question just about perfectly

[@ramoncastillo8090]

Hi captain Richardson, curious on what knots do you prefer using to unite the leader to the heavier foot length of 40lb leader? Sorry if I missed any previous video if you already imparted that knowledge to us. Thanks for your videos and all the schooling you give us on them!

[@someonethatwatchesyoutube2953]

How’d you like to be a fish with this assassin coming after you? Great work CA!

[@Howie_fish]

Hey Cap. What knot do you use to tie the bigger leader bite tip bit?

[@flatsclasscharters]

Blood Knot or a Double Uni

[@Aherrxs]

Have you tried the bates og yet? If so what’s your thoughts on it ? I was wanting to get one

[@flatsclasscharters]

Oh yes… love the Bates OG its a great little sight fishing reel for me

[@MJDGator]

Have you been hearing anything about the decline of large snook out on the beaches/passes this year? Seems like the worst its been over the last 7 years or so.

[@flatsclasscharters]

I have not heard that but understand that snook need to be better protected for sure

[@cawbaird5711]

It would help if people stop fishing for them in the summer. Because they probably don't do very well in the hot water after being released. Especially if they're big

[@auggyboy284]

Geez Capt!!! That Snook took your lunch. I bet your wife would’ve landed that fish😂😂😂😂

[@flatsclasscharters]

Exactly what she said 😂

[@redtobertshateshandles]

Whatever happened to pistol grip baitcast rods??

[@gusramos0]

Dammit Captain!!! How did you lose that fish??? Oh well, it looks like you had a great time with the wife.

[@flatsclasscharters]

Broke my heart!

[@brucerudd69]

40lb leader? Last time I was down I lost some big snook and maybe a big red with 30lb. I’ll step up next time? Looks like you’re enjoying the PP Move. Have you thought of getting a foot pedal or maybe an anchor button. I find it very handy to hit the spot luck button with my foot when I get a fish on.

[@flatsclasscharters]

The Move actually gives you two remotes so its possible for second angler to take the Move and Anchors over

[@brucerudd69]

@@flatsclasschartersI’d still have to have a foot pedal. Grow to used to it from bass fishing and I am often solo.

[@brucerudd69]

So why just a bite tippet and not a full leader of 40lb. And what knot did you tie it on with?

[@327onthefly8]

I got my brother in law “Osama been fish’n “ a 36” snook this weekend by the shrimp lady.

[@flatsclasscharters]

Sweet I think I know that zone!

[@joshgordon2484]

I tink its ur reel. Send me that one. 😊