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

[@higgy19661]

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

[@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!

[@SaltHoundHC]

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

[@duffmeister6480]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@calebtomberlin4496]

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

[@derekdavis8054]

Feels good to see Ole Elias excited it's rare

[@neilmargetson7323]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@wildstreak]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@seekinfindin5669]

There used to be alot of Jack Crevelle in SE NC. We used to catch them off the Piers from Topsail to Holden's Beach.

[@MrTnash1234]

would test them in Chesapeake bay on any thing that bites. Specifically some gator trout.

[@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.

[@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.

[@samdufton1897]

I would target some calico/kelp bass here on the west coast with those plastics for sure! Maybe some shallow white sea bass and sand bass too!

[@JP_DINOSAUR]

Great day fishing! Thanks for sharing!

[@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.

[@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.

[@allanatthefishinglab]

Awesome catch Elias!! Hard fighting fish for sure!

[@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!!!

[@michaellombardi1371]

I would use the paddle tail casting for stripe bass in NJ in the lagoons of LBI

[@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!

[@brentgaphardt3996]

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

[@randalgaskins494]

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

[@nyersa1]

I'd be happy to try out some of those paddletails on rockfish out in Oregon.

[@jamesburton3834]

would test them out on charleston harbor - reds, flounder and trout

[@carsonturowski3997]

Striped bass and black sea bass up in New England! Flounder too.

[@seanwilliams8452]

I've caught one jack creval up here in Morehead City, maybe 3-4 years ago, that was about that same size and on inshore structure. Pretty close to the inlet tho. I wouldnt be suprised if they go out to OBX during the summer when the Gulf Stream gets close to Hatteras

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@mrdiamanti9157]

Here in nz I'd use those extreme shads for big red snapper and kingfish. I use the pro cure too so would absolutely slay out big saltwater fish here!

[@ethanhall9617]

Would definitely use those for dock light fishing on weedless hooks. Or for bouncing bottom for reds and flounder in current

[@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.

[@seanweber3652]

I’d love to use those paddle tails to try an get a doormat flounder! I love using the big presentation plastics. Thanks !

[@patgauthier866]

Fall run cow striped bass in New England. Is what I would use those paddletails for. I can't catch them, but I try.

[@jamesrogers4609]

I would like to give those a try up here in jersey for fluke!! I bet they would also be good for stripers in the Delaware river during the spring.

[@edbaldwin8736]

I'm curious. Does the sent catch them or the action of the paddle tail?

[@jonathandentonfishing]

I would target upper slot drum and big flounder. I would also slow roll them on deep ledges for summertime largemouth.

[@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!

[@Jhossack11]

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

[@woodystemms3799]

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

[@EliasVFishing]

An actual surprise!

[@samjansen9249]

I would love to target some big redfish and trout down here in east Florida. Maybe also hook a few snook while I'm at it. I think those 4.5 inch paddletails are the perfect size for what I am going after.

[@jjfree4522]

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

[@graystrickland8805]

I'd love to use those on some tarpon and snook and reds. Never caught a tarpon hoping to get one soon.

[@savageair1]

I would definitely use those to fish for both flounder and reds inshore here on Camp Lejeune

[@anthonyw9539]

I'd love to use the on flounder or drum or basically anything that hits if up around the Morehead area!!

[@midatlanticangler747]

Great video. I would use the shads for striped bass and redfish! Trying to get better with targeting reds in the chesapeake!

[@apcleary94]

Hey Elias, I'd use the paddletails on Fluke out in Moriches & Shinnecock bay! Love watching your videos and tactics. Tight lines

[@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!

[@chadcochran5888]

I would use those paddle tails vertical jigging for Lake Trout in Lake Erie.

[@brucealantorres]

I love those redfish for the target. Thanks!

[@rquick05]

I’d target flounder when the season opens up. I came across a small jack inside the basin a few years back. Was just as shocked.

[@jamesbrewer5501]

Elias, I'd the paddle tails them on fluke, weakies, and sea bass in the south jersey inlets & back bays.

[@garylostinspace8500]

Congratulations, nice Red and a really nice Jack!

[@harveylocklear9444]

What's a good setup for fishing docks and piers on a boat? Mainly drum and sheepshead. Thanks.

[@hapapinoy6579]

Bull Reds. I found a spot inshore that is phenomenal for about a month a year. Caught a few 35-45" on 3.5" shrimp lures under a cork, sight cast a 49" on a 4" swim and a couple 40"rs 6" top water there.

[@terrywatson2377]

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

[@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

[@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!!!

[@makingitreel7713]

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

[@kingairvwable]

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

[@blueocean9305]

Congratulations. Well played.

[@ctcraftii]

I would use these with an under spin to target Northern Snakehead. Great work as always, thanks for sharing

[@Michael-qx8bz]

I would use them for whatever bites it as im new to saltwater fishing lol. Would definitely like to get on one of them red drums though! Great video looks like a fun day for sure !

[@zacharydomire9945]

Those seem like something to target redfish and flounder with. Striper in the late winter maybe.

[@csparker89]

I'm going to use those paddle tails for reds around Wilmington nc!

[@Idooadventures]

I'm going to be fishing for the triple slam inshore and close shore off the beach!

[@clapp10]

I’d be going for some big reds or maybe my first keeper flounder… only ever catch tiny ones as bycatch when fishing for reds here in virginia

[@eseabee1]

Well I am going to be learning to fish in saltwater here in a few months. Moving to Florida so I would say. I would most likely target Redfish and whatever else I could catch on them. Now if o was staying here in PA I would try landlocked stripers and lake trout.

[@adamholston2269]

I would use those paddle tails on flounder,drum and striper here in the Chesapeake bay

[@Captain_Kdawg]

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

[@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!!!

[@canigetachannel]

Congratulation Eli! Nice GT!

[@hodgepodgeoutdoors]

Great to see ya get so excited. Awesome vid bro!

[@dmc1122]

I'd love to target nearshore flounder with these plastics! Really love the profile

[@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 !!!

[@ericramos2825]

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

[@tolpacourt]

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

[@jamesmartin5639]

I would target big striped bass whether jigging out deep or casting inshore, bass have been stacked up near the beach and rocks, great video!

[@stanleegora469]

Wat an awesome fight on that jack , I would use the jigs for whitefish and salmon in lake michigan

[@kylejh2388]

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

[@dustinslusher4674]

I would definitely use those to target redfish flounder and trout. Lots of em around where I live.

[@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.😝

[@ranchermud]

I have not vertical jigged saltwater but just bought a kayak last week and should be able to get to the salt a few times this year to test them bad mammajammas on flounder, drum, striper and anything else that will bite!

[@landman6333]

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

[@jeffpost6120]

I'd really like to try out the V paddletails here in the Pamlico Sound on Red Drum, Flounder, Bluefish or even Trout.

[@hef-outdoors2116]

nice vid! nice catch! I would use the shads to target many of the fish you caught in this video if I can afford to travel but I'm anxious to try them for flatheads in the river here close to home.