Cuban Yo-yo

[@doubledee7517]

Cuban yo-yo's are great , easy to use and very portable. Fishing structure combined with the yo-yo , really fun fishing ! Brilliant video as usual !!

[@FrederickHoekstra]

I love seeing the different views of the roads I drive and bridges I cross every day.

[@tollesbury1]

Good going buddy.....love it when the reel drops in the water...i wanted it to zoom under the bridge under fish power but you caught it..JUST !! Going out with the MiniX and trolling motor on Saturday...no fish yet as the water is REALLY cold so just going for a paddle enjoying the Spring sunshine we have. Keep fishing !!

[@carlalv7717]

Cuban yoyo are awesome when you don't have much room to fish on. I also love your Spanish flamenco guitar on the background. Keep it simple!

[@southernfriedkayakfishing4613]

I had the same thought process when I lived in Ft. Walton Beach, up in the Panhandle, and I found suddenly I was hitting those big Black Drums with tiny Rapalas on a tide change under a bridge, and that changed my theory of hook size. I was suddenly catching those rascals rather than getting a hit rather than wondering what that little nibble was. Go figure, we have so much to learn, no matter how long we have been fishing. I now live in Arkansas but I miss the Gulf and just might make a move next spring. And you can blame yourself for tempting me to make that move. Again, I appreciate all you are doing, teaching how to use film and showing us your triumphs and failures at the same time. I really enjoy your work. All I can say is, I thank God your didn't get into golfing because them I would never have heard of you! Patch

[@KayakFrank]

Nice video clip. Cuban Yo-Yo's have there many uses. Great for catching live bait around pilings. Some guys even target tarpon here in South Florida. When I fish inshore, sometimes as I work the top water lures, I may drop down some bait on the Yo-Yo. So long as you are anchored, you don't have to worry about getting stuck in the bottom. Keep up the great work.

[@Coreybeavs]

I love these things. With these and with other hobo handline types, you have such a direct connection that you can feel every bite or bump. Great video!

[@spearo561]

hahaha nice day! I'm Cuban and only recently I started using a fishing pole. My father taught me to use the yoyo since I was young. when you have a fish on, you have to pull the fish in by the line without the yoyo. so it can get messy with line everywhere! you have to put the yoyo somewhere like a pole through the middle to where the fish won't take your whole setup. tight lines bud! like your videos!

[@sqhunter65]

I like the out riggers on your kayak,they loom like they work well and they look like you made them ,nice job. I fish with a hand line( cuban) out of my float tube for redear,and bluegill it works well. Try fishing with the line in your hand,the spool is just a line holder. You mite want too put a couple of pieces of tape on the fingers you hold the line with. If you hit a big fish you will know why.

[@jimmiemize1754]

Raining here today too heavy to venture onto the lake ... good to watch you beat the weather.

[@madmullet1990]

Hay zoffinger i caught my first bluefish on top water today!!! Like the handline fishing my dad taught me and still use it in heavy structure.

[@bluesteelworx]

Thanks for your videos. I know you put a lot of time and effort into them all the while making them look like your having a relaxed day off work, and I hope you are. Keep em coming and if I ever cross paths with you when I'm down there I'd like to shake your hand, buy you a beer and pry you for some fishing advice

[@SuperJox]

LOL I love the sound and what happened when the yo yo came out of your hands. You know that'd be a fun way to fish a sabiki rig. I should try it.

[@rrbacklund8522]

I got to laughing at the "makes me wanna pee" comment...was still laughing when the spool got ripped out of your hand. Your reaction just about made me shoot coffee out of my nose...

[@ReelGuyTv]

Haven't seen you sport the yoyo recently, man. They are really addicting because you really do feel that fish fight and the challenge of catching big fish with one without breaking the line is tricky. Especially on a kayak. Had a big jack or something today using mine on 30lb line and I almost had him to the boat but he went under, caught me off guard and snapped the line. I'm sure the boat next to mine heard me cussing up a storm after that. :)

[@jtarryohpengyew8173]

Hi, You don't have to hold the hand reel after your first cast, instead you tie it off somewhere to secure it from dropping into the water. When you got a fish or want to re-bait, you just have to pull the line back and throw it to the other side of your boat till you got your fish or sinker. When you throw your line to the other side of your boat, (instead of inside your boat) your line will not tangle or bird nest inside your boat. When it is done you just have to cast out your line again without having to hold your hand reel again and releasing line from it. (Of course you will need to pull out some extra line on your first cast as different are got different depth) Hope that helps. I like your Kayak, well organize. Good.

[@YakinFishWerx]

Always wanted to try one of those. I would think setting the hook would really be the only drawback. Maybe a huge fish would be a bear to pull up? I saw that thing on your last video and was going to ask about it. Should have known you would do a vid about it! Haha

[@erlincenteno3964]

Here in Honduras we use a piece of pvc tube and put some line in the tube and I get a lot of fish with that. It is very simple, for to use a hand line you must have the line in your all the time, because with that you're feel if the fish is eating the bait and take it out for dinner hahaha. That is the way to fish with hand line. ☺

[@rheniformer]

I've been watching your vid's for a couple of years now. Very serene and a really nice watch. Always admire how simple and no sweat your outings are.

[@HyredGunnz]

Once again I am very pleased to watch one of your videos. I love your commentary by the way. This video was a big help for me. The Wal-Mart where I live sells these Tiny little rod n reel combos for 10 bucks but I never really saw a reason to pick one up other than the obvious "I can take it anywhere!" deal. I live on Marina in South Florida and the Sheepshead population is enormous! Only problem is I can never seem to catch one. Believe it or not, neither one of the two Bait n Tackle shops around here carries Crabs. (The good kind ;) ) Anyways, u have given me a good reason to pick up one of those tiny combos so thanks again. Please keep making your videos dude. They r the best!!! Later!!

[@harryhefner9785]

So many things to learn. Awesome video. I just ordered 2 on amazon!! Thanks for the videos. We need to go yaking sometime.

[@JohnSims3]

Thanks for all the vids & tips. One day I will show my yak, using a lot of your ideas...

[@eddiesommath2008]

hey how make that stabilizer for your kayak.i like it

[@JennPalmBeach]

Great video. I have been curious to try a hand line. I fish by kayak a couple times a week and I can tell you that if I had a video rolling, it would look like pure chaos and messy. You make it look easy!

[@punchfukker3383]

I'd love to see you do an updated version of this trying to do some distance casting with different lures and see what you actually catch. I'm getting one myself soon for the upcoming trout season to throw out a powerbait trot line as I cast spoons'n'spinners, but I don't plan on using it only for that especially when I travel so I'm really curious how well it works beyond just drop/bottom-baiting.

[@taydenbaker1668]

Have you ever tried using those pen fishing rods?

[@thehornedone6343]

Growing up, I hated packing poles with me, because the bush where I live is really thick, so I used a hobo rig (Can or bottle with line rapped around it). I used it a lot, and caught tons of fish with it.

[@67wing]

nice soundtrack. I would like to try a yoyo

[@TheVirginiaStew]

Great video...love those fish...LOL

[@williamduncan196]

It looks like those "angel fish" are actually Spadefish (Chaetoditerus faber). They are pretty dang good eating and we usually catch them over wreck/reefs just offshore and occasionally around jetties/pilings. Sometimes we use cannonball jellyfish(which is a large part of their diet) on a stringer to bring them up to the boat but tossing some chopped up shrimp works fine too. Oh yeah and they put up quite a fight for their size. I've been living vicariously through your videos until I can get back out on the water, so thanks for keeping me sane.

[@zoffinger]

Cool info on the spadefish. Maybe next time I'll try to hook a couple. But they're sneakier than the Sheepshead! I'll need to use tiny hooks for them I suppose and I'll really need to pay attention. Thanks for writing.

[@PacoRamosKURRICANltd]

Back to the origins. Curious, and really weird spot with train included. Interesting.

[@sonnyward1527]

Hi my name is Sonny I have been subscribed to you for a long time and I just want to ask a question do you half to use a leader for catching sheepshead

[@HELIARCMASTER]

Been using them since a child. I caught a 30 lb Snapper on one many years ago.

[@renevega4323]

Hey soffinger! nice videos! I try to watch as many as possible on my free time. Just a quick suggestion, I have used this cuban yoyos before and once you tossed the line you let go of the yoyo on the floor and just hold on to the line and reel in the line with both hands. You never have to hold the yoyo again once you toss it once because you already measured how much line you need to cast from the first cast. The line piles up on the floor as you reel it in and then when you just need to toss it out again all the line is free to go. The yoyo just holds the line, it's not the reel. Think of it as a fly fishing reel, how you reel in with your hands. Anyway, tight lines buddy.

[@liamwaltrip1495]

That's some massive rod bend

[@gotredeemed]

When the fish rips the line out your hand, that's reel action!

[@datboi8890]

When I first started lake fishing, I used a line spool and some terminal tackle, no rod or reels. Caught many fish on just one spool of line.

[@alexhollowell5578]

what kind of boat is it like to have one

[@crossen123]

Another thing that might work for ya.... If you have a baitcaster and a decent heavy 7' rod try flipping or pitching from the standing position in the yak. It takes some practice but once u get it down you'll b able to put your bait under just about anything.....;-)

[@tonycarrozza5046]

Where did u get the Cuban yo yo. And have u ever used a cast net.

[@Broxty]

If you watched the intro, he said he got it off ebay.

[@99600F4]

i'd stick a half inch wood dowel rod in the middle and screw it into the cuban yoyo and turn it into a vietnamese fishing reel... you can hold onto the wood dowel and reel it up or cast it out with a good grip on your reel... we usually make it out of pvc pipes and chopsticks... and another thing is... i think those are spade fish not angels

[@chrisreumont]

If the Yo-yo doesn't work out you may want to try a ice fishing rod. The stores online will be marking them down soon.

[@MinutemanOutdoors]

That's some hardcore railfanning right there.

[@TheSalinasProject]

What kind of hook do you use for sheepshead

[@cjfilmproductions]

That is the only thing i fished with as a kid.

[@charlesirby9222]

I have seen people use a tin can opened on both ends, a can large enough to put your hand inside and sorta make a fist, keeps it attached without any trouble. Anyway they would wind up that bait like throwing a bolo and let fly…the other hand just points in the direction your tackle went and the line peels off like a spinning reel. the one hand holds the line and the other does the hula-hoop move to reel it back in…pretty ingenious I thought. charlie

[@illduitmyself]

I like it when you put the camera in the water

[@papascott]

Love your vids. You do nice work and make them fun to watch. Keep up the great work.

[@SideTimeOne]

Love your videos, Keep uploading...Great Job !

[@Jkillya]

Just got my fishin kayak got me at 1:44 future beach angular just finishing up we had 58° the other day now it's down to 20 chance of snow. This weekend's going to be 54 supposedly going to take it out Saturday morning all day in the Susquehanna River first time ever.

[@greyscout01]

Wow, 8 years ago. Still cool.

[@ManuelRodriguez-eg2xs]

Guys if you are going to fish with a Cuban yoyo you're better off using bicycle tire tubes, if you have an old ten speed or thin tire tube which you have lying around your garage or shed, cut them at least inch and a half (1 1/2") in length, and slide them on your index fingers, let me tell you, you won't go wrong, I fish amber jacks with them and 100 pound test mono, they do the job, once you learn how to use the Cuban Yo-Yo you're hooked, make sure you monitor the amount of fishing line that you retrieve and have accumulated on the floor, you don't want it to tangle on you, try stretching your lines while heading to your fishing hole, that will eliminate most of the web tangling problems.

[@alanskyy]

Try Some Frog Togs out, cheap, lightweight and breathable and always great on a rainy day.

[@zoffinger]

I just ordered an ultralight suit.

[@michaelbrennick1815]

where you fishing at??

[@TheDrakemoney]

what video editing software do you use?? GoPro studio is failing me.

[@zoffinger]

I think all editors are the devil! It just comes down to; He who possesses enough patience to put up with the bugs can make a decent video.

[@TheDrakemoney]

Very true and thanks for the reply. Which one do you normally use?

[@zoffinger]

Pinnacle Studio 17

[@brendanspurious666]

hey why does your kayak have those floaters at the side?

[@JustinTheAvgGamer]

stabilizes the kayak to make it easier to stand up

[@geraf33]

Always look forward to seeing a new video of yours! made my morning :)

[@RideOrFish]

If you like sheep heads what i do for free bait is get some hermit crabs break them out of there shells for bait. Or if you at a bridge and you see a some muscles break them out of the shells for bait. the reason sheep head have those teeth is for eating small clams, oysters and muscles.

[@SoFloCamejo]

Its deadly I tell ya! All the sensitivity Awesome video I loved it

[@yimwf]

hey zoffinger down here where I live in panama I use a bottle of coke.the 600ml one an is way easier, same concept and u get to drink coke. Cheers

[@zoffinger]

+yimwf mmmmmmmmmmm...soda :^)

[@emanuelrodriguez239]

I did catching good fish in marathon key last week is amazing the size

[@twoface2937]

what do u do when u have to pee do u just go off the kyak

[@zoffinger]

Now you know why the waters salty ;^)

[@twoface2937]

LOL

[@MarkStarCrashes]

Great video! Thank you kindly!

[@donbbk]

I've seen Cubans catch Amber jacks on these.

[@joefrickenstein6549]

"Makes me wanna pee" lol

[@joniletromp6510]

We use those in Aruba to

[@sqhunter65]

those things work awesome

[@therham]

anything with the "cuban" word on it has to be good I guess

[@variable1977]

nice video marty...

[@fuerstmetternich5935]

i usually keep 2 yoyos, one w. strong line( 20lbs and up) and one(or a bottle or something like that) w. light line(12 lbs and down. the big one is for large live or dead baits, float or lead optional, and i set the hook when it feels like i have a dog on a leash, lol! the other one i use w. small hooks ( tandem optional but a good idea) with hooks adjusted to size of fish i'm going after and the bait i'll use.....and the weight on the bottom, w. tight lines at all times....to catch bait or smaller pan fish. a warning to the wise, never wrap line around fingers....bad idea! also if you are fishing from a small craft, like a kayak or canoe....and you are not exactly sure of what you are doing...keep the leader light! better a snapped leader, than you getting pulled into the drink, or capsizing...sounds like a bunch of crap to some people, but it happens!

[@zoffinger]

'A dog on a leash', great description!

[@fuerstmetternich5935]

zoffinger thanks!....that was how it felt like the first time...a big catfish in Guyana, S.A.....

[@BigJigDad]

Another nice video Zoffinger!!...let me share with your audience my video about the Cuban reel (YO-YO) Long Key - Bridge Fishing - The Use of Cuban Reel ...I'm Cuban and I can tell you that with a little more practice will be all OK...Thank you.

[@zoffinger]

I really like how you rig hand lines in your video BigJigDad. Thanks for sharing.

[@outlawshinemaker]

I fish Alvey 10 inch hd handcasters from australia 700 yards of 80lb braid. we run carolina rig with live bait

[@satanicgrandma5200]

I just saw a video of some guy catching a monster amberjack with one of those

[@thebayoudiaries8389]

Where do you fish at?

[@cup_and_cone]

I think was filmed right by the Mosaic plant.

[@ManuelRodriguez-eg2xs]

This video has great idea on how to use a Cuban Yoyo, It's on KZbin, type in Long Key bridge fishing the use of a Cuban yoyo by bigjigdad.

[@Croiseeman]

Subscribed.

[@outlawshinemaker]

10 inch alvey hd will tackle goliath grouper if you can hang on lol

[@boyman369]

Change to a higher poundage line, if u catsh big fish it's better to wear gloves, can't just fit line in all the way... From what I see the yoyo have a gap at the side to grip unlike normal hardline. hold the side of the yoyo to let it glide. logically bro If u were to release the line from the side there are chances of bursting the line at a sudden jerk if the line is thin and if its a big fish .they should make it wooden alsi so it floats on water... using handlines are great in pulling groupers... it's just u the line and the fish a test of skills.

[@twinbee13monsterhunter]

Zofinger check Team Googans KZbin channel he's a fellow kayaker from Miami he catches monster snook and monster tarpon, sharks all on the yo-yo it's epic check it out !! :))

[@brycesellers2712]

That's actually a spadefish

[@garrettagustin4374]

Yep

[@EduardoRamos-jb8ir]

cool ,a little more practice and you'll be a pro, im cuban and i know its kind of complicated when you're learning.

[@JohnMarchant22]

Thanks Dude!!

[@marciem685]

cant you cut your hands with this style. I say someone severe there index finger with mono fish line.

[@autismo2357]

the best way to fish that's how i learned

[@animadorqliao4731]

Donde esta el yo-yo??!!!

[@williamperezz3724]

dont try hooking any big fish without gloves, here in miami people who use these wrap tape around there index and middle finger to avoid cuts.

[@zoffinger]

Good tip, William! My question is; There must be a way to apply 'drag' when the bigger fish run. Is the whole spool supposed to spin over your palm? I feel in this video when the reel got yanked into the water, that would've been the time when my spinning reel would've let some line out. I can't wrap my head around how a hand line is supposed to simulate drag. It must be possible though. I know folks catch monsters with hand lines.

[@williamperezz3724]

heres how you do it, your not suppose to keep the yoyo with all its line on it, your suppose to let it out in a neat pile(so u dont get tangles) and let out line with pressure yourself by hand. when spooling your yoyo your gonna wanna use mono, no braid, and heavy mono too. Locals on bridges and such here use about 60-100 pound line just to catch 12 inch snappers. like that you can apply alot more pressure without worrying of the fish breaking off. but for catching sheeps heads and stuff anything works really.

[@marcosdiaz6159]

I have a yo yo to

[@southernfriedkayakfishing4613]

The hooks you are using are too big for Sheepshead. Go smaller and catch more and bigger fish! Patch

[@zoffinger]

Thanks, Patch. I have started using smaller hooks. I had always worried about the rare black drum that might come along, but I guess it's not worth all the lost sheepshead until then.

[@mohamed7546]

u are totally doing it wrong bro :) we use this thing a lot here in my country i can show u in a video if u like but mainly we use it for grouper fishing

[@zoffinger]

Mohamed Ali I really could use a lesson. I'll admit that.

[@samuelalejandrosalazarcabr5309]

zoffinger Hey Zoff,if u need a short intensive course to learn how use a cuban yoyo,i can show u how. Im a cuban fisherman with plenty experience on that tecnics. We call it CARRETE,and i got a huge collections of them,all line diameters and just two carretes size. Just througt away the line and put the "yoyo" on kayak floor. Them take a line over your hand and grab it with finger tops ,slowly and gently. U'll feel the bite and how the fish runn,taking out the line from you fingers and ZAZ,hook it and take it up. Never use only one hand with this tecnic and use small line diameter 12 or 15 lbs,pink,clear blue or green camo. Good Lock

[@madmullet1990]

Hay zoffinger i caught my first bluefish on top water today!!! Like the handline fishing my dad taught me and still use it in heavy structure.

[@TheSalinasProject]

What kind of hook do you use for sheepshead

[@zoffinger]

Small circle hooks. Size number one, give or take. The sharper the better. Sheepies have very tough mouths and like to nibble instead of gulping, so you need a little luck too.

[@EduardoRamos-jb8ir]

cool ,a little more practice and you'll be a pro, im cuban and i know its kind of complicated when you're learning.