The Lure that could Revolutionize Lingcod Fishing

[@RJZS1]

“it was barely legal and I didn’t want to put a hole in it” -Adam 2021

[@MSGFishingHuntingPros]

What are we talking about?? SMH 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@The_Darkness_of_Space]

@@MSGFishingHuntingPros its called humor

[@fw.kamiynko259]

I just use a jig with a 3 inch rectangle piece of squid double hook it, I jig it a good amount and it’s usually when reeling in when they strike and I also get lots of good rockfish, ( that’s what I mostly go for)

[@danellabarnes-penman1118]

Adam when his wife has their baby: “I dunno if it’s a keeper or not. I thought it was bigger.”

[@DieHardFishing]

"probably just a hitchhiker"

[@danellabarnes-penman1118]

@@DieHardFishing yep! He’ll spit out the bait and dive back in once he sees the gaff. But don’t make a hole! You may have to toss him back on your own!

[@jerrychapman7091]

Almost 100% sure?😂😂

[@ronsrox]

Oh it’s a good one!

[@salmott]

Nick: *bumps Adam's boat Adam: 1 million views! 😆😆

[@ChasingGrounders_]

Was fishing stuff like this back in 2018. Funny when you keep something relatively quiet and then someone figures it out too. Those do look just like a baby black. 🤘🏻

[@joepearcey9114]

I love your channel. Have you considered carrying some lip grippers? They are nice for smaller fish and no risk of harm that the gaff presents. I have hauled in 10-15 lb lings with the lip grippers with no issues.

[@jeffvw1994]

I sliced some concrete 3/4 metal stakes into 4" pieces, 45 degree cuts and drill both ends and paint florescent green. Big hook with a chunk of bait on it, amazingly effective.

[@danielg6589]

I already know the answer to Nick Fish’s lure… Nick Fish: “FISHERMANS LIFE JIG”

[@winmod70]

Stupid question....does hanging your catch off of the kayak ever attract sharks?

[@breckdavis4345]

Seals mostly,But not a shark yet

[@manuelaguirre3603]

😂😂😂

[@danlewis6157]

The funny ones are the young harbor seals. They look at you with those big eyes that seem to say, “You really gonna eat all of those fish?”

[@swerne01]

That lure was so revolutionary you switched to live bait.

[@alanreyes29]

😂😂😂😂🤣

[@cheethoe]

Clickbait titles smh

[@brendenstreet2349]

He said it could. Not it did

[@swerne01]

@@brendenstreet2349 Might have been somewhat optimistic.

[@kevinmilani1]

Absolutely would like to see that lure get another go at it. It looks pretty fishy; will likely do well.

[@DieHardFishing]

Fingers crossed!

[@peterwallace9764]

See you using a stringer to hold ur fish, which is fair enough in a kayak however some yrs ago I was fishing off the coast in a 16’ boat 🚤 & had a string bag of reef fish & mackerel. Been hanging there most of that morning. I stood up to walk around the boat, stretch the legs when I saw a big f’n “SUBMARINE” cruise along the side of the boat in the swell & had the realisation I was looking at a 15ft Tiger sizing up our fish 😳. Yelled out n mate dragged the bag back into the boat. I don’t know, but if he had got our bag that shark would have given us a good bloody shake up. 😳😳🎣🎣🦈🦈 I reckon try a short handled gaff for the kayak.

[@MrAcuta73]

Lose those silly light wire bass hooks and put some big heavy saltwater hooks on em. Might even use siwash and a swivel dropper. Also, look at the Storm shad lures. VERY nice baits. Edit: If you aren't sure on size and don't want to gaff it, do NOT put it in the gill plate, gaff through the lower lip as gently as you can. You can also make a lip gaff with a large barbless hook. (10/0 at least)

[@markgunnerson875]

Stick with that lure. I think you hookups will be better. Good job.

[@laurencearcher8223]

I'd like to know how many kayaks do you have, because I've seen at least 4 different ones. Have you tried any of the Sea Eagle inflatables? My chose is there 14ft. Paddleski for its versatility it can be paddled, you can put an electric trolling motor, or if you want to motor faster you can put a 5hp gas on it.

[@chew2elah]

I used a Googan squad krackin craw for ling cod as well as just in general for rock fish and it worked well.

[@sheiladavis2304]

Also where are you fishing?

[@rockdean1]

I would love to know where he launches from

[@TheFrogfeeder]

Googan is badass, and they regular kids that started it. I’ve bought hella googan stuff the last couple months, love it.

[@skoo00]

Just a question, do we have to have a landing net when fishing from a floating device on ocean?

[@tapeglue8315]

Shh...it's only the law.

[@Nativeaboriginal]

I honestly dont understand how your channel has such a small amount subs its good content quality editing everything

[@garysapper8716]

I understand your use of the gaff, but... why not use a net to land the fish? I tried the gaff for shark and cobra and it just passed them off right before I dropped 'embetween my knees on the yak. Switched to cradle net strapped to side of yak. Easy to measure if release was necessary.

[@flyslinger2]

You need to explain the technique of dragging them up to the surface without setting the hook. Man, when I feel a fish on I cross its eyes with a hook set.

[@eddielikesfishing]

You took me back to when I was 6 years old with that statement! I used to set the hook so hard, the fish would rocket out of the water!

[@Jrza7x]

Try to add a trailer hook to the live bait, just put a rubber band near the tail and put the trailer hooked through that so the live bait stays alive longer.

[@williemickbillie]

yo i don't think it's legal to use rockfish as bait because they're a game fish.....

[@jamesskidmore5776]

I got a package of Wildeye Swim Shad by Storm and have been catching rockfish like crazy

[@MrAcuta73]

Wildeye much better baits than these, IMHO.

[@morganyoder4277]

Try a bucca bull Shad in the 6-8 in or bigger. (Others are better, but are too expensive for the salt) I know that they’re great for bass and they have a super tight and fast action. Also change your hooks and split rings out to owners , hyper wire split rings and any of the trebles are good

[@marvicty]

You guys ever think about chucking big Pencil Poppers for Stripers? That area your at is prime big Striper habitat

[@DieHardFishing]

Yes!

[@mohawksniper79]

Why don't you put the hook in the tail of the bait like a big treble hook?

[@dansSawfish5604]

Good video mister Hard. My self I don't use Artificial never have never will . I use live herring only. Illegal in Wa state to use treble hooks & gaff & no barbs on the hook ether & the lingcod between 26" to 36" are keepers . check out I have one or two video's of lingcod.

[@TheJunior64cyp]

you can replace those triple hooks with double assist hooks ;)

[@pdsCV]

My PB Ling was a hitchiker. Caught him on a long range party boat in Mexico.

[@hansel2001]

Ha! I realized I recently played poker with your buddy in the other kayak. Looked familiar at the poker table but didn’t realize he was a fisherman; he did have that Asian sunburn glow. And in your video he looked familiar and didn’t realize he was a poker player.

[@emmanueldeguzman5930]

What type of battery do you use for the trolling motor?

[@grandpa_of_2206]

I thought you were going to say " fishermen's life jig " lol

[@DieHardFishing]

That one is good too!

[@leif707]

isnt it illegal to use gamefish for bait?

[@michaelschlosser1194]

LOL the look on his face when he thought he was about to lose the lure 😂

[@the_monkeypox_commander6603]

I like the idea of kayak fishing but not sure if i could deal with sitting in the fixed position like that for a long time

[@crowman5936]

Take this from someone that's caught over a thousand lingcod you can throw an old sock with a hook in it and catch them.

[@fredmertz9950]

I agree, I live in Shell Beach , we have a lot of lingcod.. Anything that simulates a SQUID, specifically, something white and has that squid swimming action; catches lingcod by the dozens. I never used an old sock, but if you put slits in one end, like tentacles it would work.

[@sheiladavis2304]

How are you getting it deep enough for ling at the bottom? Doesnt that bait run 5-10 ft or are you using a planer or something?

[@NorCalFishermen]

yep we need a hog ling on the contender!!

[@christophercasillas4306]

Have you ever considered using a left handed reel. I noticed that you put your rod under your right arm and reel with your right hand. Looks uncomfortable. I used to do that alot too. Then I switched to left handed reels. For me it's easy to use my right hand to hold the rod and reel with my left and I'm right handed

[@joshuastafford6098]

I'd rig up a stinger hook that way even if they grab it they are getting hooked 😏

[@ajdotthizz1]

Anyone else hearing sound interference in the vid or is it just my set up ? But dope ling man !

[@williambenner5550]

No, I definitely heard it. A crackling sound.

[@fishhunt9874]

Well, so much for keeping it off of the bottom, star fish don’t swim sooooo. Super cool hitch-hiker footage. That was epic🤙🏼

[@DieHardFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrTonyd1954]

What line test and rod length were you using? Thanks

[@familyfishkiller1062]

Good job buddy thanks for sharing

[@chimera1767]

I never thought of using a bass swim bait for lingcod

[@hankgriffin5397]

Spray that lure with W D 40 trust me it works really good with halibut too!

[@benreyes7888]

Chris p fish never hooks the treble on the trapper hook, maybe try that. It might help the hook up ratio on those hitch hikers.

[@manuelaguirre3603]

I love watching lingcod being caught!

[@barefootterry3785]

That was cool underwater footage from Nick!

[@donforbus2826]

Would like to see more of that lure

[@planemech-ChrisS]

swap trebles out for circle hooks

[@samiargos]

Is it legal to use treble hook for rockfishing in CA? I always thought you can only use two single or one double hook!

[@stevedyer5902]

You can use two hooks on your line for rock fish or ling cod……Each hook counts as one hook, if it is a single hook, double hook or treble hook.

[@zacharyduncan6118]

For lingcod, nothing beats a copper pipe jig. I’d fish the pipe over pretty much any other lure or swim bait at this point, they’re that effective.

[@MSGFishingHuntingPros]

Pictures please…. 🙏🏼

[@moseskongi4746]

@@MSGFishingHuntingPros Why don't you just google it you lazy dumb f k

[@paulbugnacki7107]

Use that bait again. Looks like it has good action.

[@johnbolton9957]

I would try it deeper where the big ones are. Looking like you're fishing pretty shallow...maybe 30-40ft. Up north I kill much bigger ones this time of year deeper 80+ ft

[@DieHardFishing]

Thanks for the tip!

[@scubaspears]

Try using a bottom bouncer?

[@pursuitoffish]

Do you use any specific rig when you troll? Or you just tie on the lure Edit: nvm just saw you had a weight on it

[@josephsaeteurn9158]

you guys fish that area a lot.. i'm like 45 mins away.. i should try there some times.

[@williambenner5550]

I use freshwater lures in saltwater quite often with good results. So I would love to see you use that lure again!

[@DieHardFishing]

Will do!

[@williambenner5550]

@@DieHardFishing try large plastic worms with a typical Texas rig, or any type that could of plastic lure that resembles a small squid, and lingcod will tear them up.

[@ronsrox]

Some fish haven’t got the memo about not biting on fresh water lures yet.

[@mylesvanwyk1507]

Nice video man 🤙

[@pdsCV]

I do similar trolling a squid type lure on a deep 6 to dive it down.

[@koogle612]

Ive bought every lure they make for lings & I mean every lure. You want to know what lure catches the most lings? Bait. Live or fresh dead bait period.

[@evantobias]

What size ray rod do you recommend?

[@gregharpo9369]

that lure worked good. im in for any lure that catches those dinosaurs.

[@TheSdchippy]

What happened to your aggressive hook sets im used to seeing?

[@jamesyeung5379]

Adam do you need to carry a landing net when you go kayak fishing? See you out on the water chasing salmons. Ps no motor, LOL.

[@larrybulthouse455]

Yummy Yummy those toothy critters are wonderful right out of the ocean

[@aidanc6997]

yo what’s the best bait for rockfish

[@Nik-gh6gz]

Shrimp fly rigs

[@theoldsurffisher1943]

@Homeless Forstr I totally agree; they will attack and consume/eat anything within reach; even at times things larger than their mouths. If any advertising or selling gear helps paying Adam's bills I will never, ever complain about those who look for a better more successful fishing adventure.

[@theoldsurffisher1943]

@Homeless Forstr I wasn't; more like complimenting. My poor choice of words or thoughts.

[@fredmertz9950]

Depends on what rockfish you are after.

[@benwebb1]

Bust it out in another video!

[@phillipternullo4934]

Fish on !

[@cz3249]

Is that San Francisco coast?

[@alfredosarmiento8011]

Yo Adam I had the same thought use some bass lures for rockfish I killed the ling cod with a chatter bait this past weekend 🤙 🎣

[@scottcahill3329]

I threw a black spinnerbait and landed a 7- pound lingcod

[@outdoorfreedom9778]

Adam, a question or two: Every time you hook up and get the fish close I see you strip line?? Any special reason or just a habit? You use a Treb as the stinger yet I see you quite often don't get a good hook up? Have you ever figured out why?? Just wondering.

[@bloodypajamas1944]

U strip line to give urself room to move ur rod and be able to mess with it on the side of ur kayak

[@650tonyd]

What is that rod and reel setup

[@DieHardFishing]

Link in the description!

[@ChrisPfish2]

"million views" lmao 🤣 fun times! good video!

[@robt5470]

Ahhhh! Hitchhikers…. I get it now 👍🏼👍🏼

[@georgepetzen4686]

I thought you were so engrossed with the movement, you were tempted to bite it yourself!

[@fishsalmon8747]

Cool underwater footage...

[@tylerveal9814]

The audio on this video was pretty bad but I could care less because the footage was awesome

[@DieHardFishing]

Sorry about thew audio!

[@bwcok7947]

Put a #10 Colorado blade in front of it on wire and then troll it!

[@quinnsouthall6633]

I've gotta get myself some of those!

[@jtfong220]

He said, "A million views"! 🤣🤣🤣

[@eddielikesfishing]

Have you ever tried Pro-Cure scents? They have a lot different scents. I wonder if one of them would entice those hitchhiking lingcod to slam the artificials.

[@DieHardFishing]

Good idea!

[@jamesdennis5699]

Can’t use trebles in Washington. Single hooks only. Beware. Haha

[@jamesdennis5699]

No gaffs either

[@bradkoch5420]

Or try a plastic that imitates a jack smelt

[@toYOder]

You caught Patrick. Lol

[@stevehammond2016]

Seems like a nice lure to have . It was what your only catch , wasn't it ?

[@bradkoch5420]

Where's your net?

[@larrybulthouse455]

Change your treble hooks to red you'll be surprised

[@diggity2966]

Westin Smith, a Googan affiliate is going to fish Clear Lake tomorrow dude...

[@MoreThanFishing]

🎤 + salt 💦 = Static

[@DieHardFishing]

My bad

[@ismaeljimenez6670]

Is it what I think it is… tuna fishing 😳🙊

[@chrisa9035]

Lings will eat a brick if it falls in front of them

[@DieHardFishing]

Might be true!

[@PNW_Adventures1]

Not true

[@HideshiIzu]

@@PNW_Adventures1 tru

[@jamesdennis5699]

No gaffs either buddy

[@markwallace3181]

Just an observation, you do know how to set a hook right, you seem to be trying to slow reel and fines the fish up so they don’t even know they are hooked. I understand J and O hooks and other types where you don’t need to have a massive yank to set the hook, but you don’t act at all, just start slow reeling in, can’t even see your rod bend you have zero pressure on the line. That’s why that one just let go of the bait and swam away, if you had set the hook, they don’t let go of that.

[@themagurofishermen9279]

Isn't using a rock fishing as bait illegal?

[@DieHardFishing]

It is legal but each rockfish you use must count towards your daily limit.

[@themagurofishermen9279]

Good to know

[@steve1953bass]

Use it more

[@diggity2966]

Adam, I hope #GOOGAN SQUAD notices this video dude! They need some affiliates to sponser fishing Salt!!!

[@DieHardFishing]

Appreciate the support!