Fish Stringer

Tips on how to keep your fish attached to your kayak.

[@saltbeetle4492]

Really enjoy your videos... I grew up fishing everywhere you go in Tampa Bay... I'm 61 years young and have plenty of fishing experience... I would like to offer you a bit of helpful advice on how to string your fish to help keep them alive longer... especially for longer and/or hotter days ... use your knife to cut a small slit 1/2" center of bottom jaw ... push stringer thru hole and up thru the mouth... this prevents stringer from rubbing on the gills and the fish can breathe easier... hope this helps... great videos and I've subscribed.... TY

[@pinefloatoutdoors]

Please be very careful using a stringer in salt water. I was wade fishing for trout and had them tied to my waist when a bull shark decided that he wanted them. The next thing I know is that all 280lbs of me is getting draged through the water side ways. Luckily I found my knife and was able to cut before things got real ugly I dont do that any more. I made a cooler out of an old back pack. A stinger full of fish is easy pickings for toothy criters. Please be careful. Things can go real bad real fast out there. Ive seen it happen more than once

[@fishfreak2001]

Holy Crap... Good Story. I was wondering about sharks lol.

[@coreywhiting6850]

Pine Float I 100% agree, although I have never had a saltwater incident, I did have a gator strip a dozen blue gill off of a stringer that was tied to my john boat. Since then I have been paranoid about stringers, sounds like your lesson was a little bit harder, glad you didn't get injured.

[@55jorge02]

I had a dolphin. Still freaking scary. Needless to say I ruin my underwear.

[@travisseals21]

i got me a pelican boost 100x for fresh water fishing in north alabama,and your videos are the most helpful thing ever!i got a kayak because of your videos,and i must say....thank you,nothing is better than be out on the water in a kayak!

[@oohvoltz4615]

I love the way you film. You put so much effort tawords us

[@hargasanimations7255]

Yeah he does It's really nice

[@Ponky2484]

talking about ice and stringers, i usually make my own stringers out of para cord and a small piece of thin copper tubing and instead of going through the fishes gills ill just put the stringer through the lip (from bottom to top). once i get to my truck ill put them on reusable ice.. what it is, its a 2 or 3 liter soda bottle with water. fill it about 2-3 inches from reaching the top so the ice wont over flow, put the top after it freezes, freeze it and thats it. i have a few diff sizes from 1-3 liters and had them for YEARS. saves me lots on ice and keeps my fish just fresh and not almost rock hard frozen like when you put them on ice ice.. makes it easer to clean and fillet when they are cool rather than cold on bear ice.. hope the tip helps.. keep the videos coming! good luck out on the water.

[@jamesford8837]

Your videos have helped me especially with baits and just the simple little things about lures and such. I love them.

[@arielrodriguez5121]

I have seen a lot of your videos and you are an expert. I'm looking for a kayak because I think this is a great experience. Keep going

[@tipplenits840]

Who would thumbs down these videos? Nature haters? Old girlfriends? I find these videos tranquil and informative. Ahoy young feller!

[@franclaudiodel8302]

Thank you for your advice,I never knew that.I only have done that 2 times.And plus I still love your videos

[@jonathanng5218]

7:29 there was a splash behind you

[@josiahsutton_]

Dude you are awesome I love looking forward to watching your videos! Have a great time fishing!

[@redfish1286]

Hi Marty, I use my wade fishing gear such as my floating fish bag for keeping multiple fish alive plus the sharks get to them either. I hang it off the cleat on my kayak and drag it around the bay. Otherwise I flip the floating bag on deck when paddling home. Just throwing in my 2 cents on the topic. You really have a knack for capturing your fishing outings! I enjoy watching them...

[@danalvarez146]

Nice video good tip, it's always better to keep the fish alive as long as you can for freshness and as you stated incase something bigger bites...I remember my Dad forgetting the bucket and making a stringer out of a branch, it did the job.

[@YakinFishWerx]

Nice tip on the stringer, and another great video. Thanks.

[@aaronhill7924]

Thanks Bro! Appreciate your efforts out there.

[@philyak5195]

Your vids are brilliant watching you from the uk with envy not getting out in my yak at the moment so good to c u are loveing it keep them coming by the way love your carvings

[@zoffinger]

Thanks, Philip!

[@paulr1917]

you could probably use a nitting needle or a peice of wire even to puncture the skin under their jaw. That and a smaller line may hurt them less and they will have a better rate of survival until you're ready to clean them. Love the videos! Five thumbs up!

[@benmilrot8061]

Great video!!! I an going out this evening i will definately look for action on the water. At 7:30 in yiur video in the background there was something jumping but i couldnt figure it out!!! Tight lines!

[@SleepyFox79]

here we use a wire mesh "bag" with a floating lid, you just lift the bag out of the water slide the fish in and you are done, keeps the fish alive and lets them swim without hurting their gills with the stringer, not sure how big they make them we usually have plenty of room for the sunfish and bass and other fish in ours

[@SleepyFox79]

www.amazon.com/South-Bend-Floating-Wire-Basket/dp/B000BQW574/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1400199638&sr=8-1&keywords=fish+basket+extra+large

[@ReelLaxedFishing]

Great video Zoff! I fish around Anclote Pier in Holiday and caught loads of trout with a friend on a Jon Boat. After watching your videos I'm now saving for a yak to hit that skinny water with ease. Keep up the videos man!

[@MrBarber37]

man I could watch your videos all day. I am in Houston waiting for Rodeo and then start some fishing. I wanna get into a kayak if I can find one cheap enough so I can do like you did

[@zoffinger]

Thanks, Rusty. Rodeo sounds fun... And dangerous! (if you are a participant, I guess)

[@dittoplayz7370]

You rock man you are so cool and your videos are so simple. (I like simple) keep doing what your doing.

[@jrxpod]

man i love ur style

[@emkbacon]

subscriber since day 1! i always come back and watch this video

[@zoffinger]

+Patent4Life99 This video feels like it happened forever ago!

[@albuterol71]

Another great video Marty!! I'm over here in Orlando fishing for bass at the lake in my sub. I'm going to hit the IRL try and get my first red!! Keep up the good work with the videos u inspire us all!!

[@coltonfunk2327]

This message has been awesome

[@owenscott8855]

Love the vids man you are great

[@troystewart6000]

Another way that is actually less harmfull is to punch a hole in the bottom of their mouth in the tissue and put the rope thru their mouth instead of their gills, this puts a hole under their chin but it keepers all the damage away from their gills

[@kaochaos1]

Exactly, fish stringers already have a sharp tip to do exactly that. Will less likely kill the fish this way.

[@r.traverse6352]

and its perfect because if at the end of the day you decide you don't feel like cleaning them you can let them go.

[@survi-wild9004]

You are my idol. I wish to fish with you. Keep filming videos for us

[@KitchenOnTheLeft]

If you use one of the stringers from the store that has a pointed metal tip, you can push it through the fish's bottom lip and pull it out of the mouth. It does leave a wound, but it's a flesh would and is better than potentially injuring the gills and killing the fish if you decide to release it. That's just my two cents man, keep up the good work. Edit: after reading the comments, some of these guys have good ways of making a pointed stringer for cheaper than buying one at the store. Just goes to show that fishermen never run out of creative ideas lol

[@amandaroberts690]

quick question.i have been kayak fishing off and on for years now in the nature coast area, recently got back from hiking the A.T and now i am catching more than ever. (guessed the fish missed me lol) but what i would like to know have you ever had problems keeping the fish on a stringer next to the boat like a shark interested or birds swarming? i want to slim down the weight on the yak by not filling up my well with ice... keep up the great videos, every time i plan a trip to go out i always seem to stay up and hype myself up on your videos, there great, you truly are blessed!

[@justaddmusclecom]

Not sure how it works where you are but,the biggest trouts I have ever caught year in and year out have been on lady fish chunks. I have caught many 24"+ trout and lost one that broke the hook as I tried to get him in the net that was over 3 feet. I thought it was a sick snook until I could see him. I am in Lee County Florida and here lady fish is probably my favorite all around bait. I filet them then cut the fillets into slivers and put them on a popping cork or what ever rig you have set up. Good luck and happy fishing.

[@georgeforeman89]

I have only fished Florida a couple times, but I have used lady fish cuts for bait and it ALWAYS attracted the man in the grey suit. I don't mind catching shark, but after 1 or 3 it gets annoying. Just my 2 cents anyways.

[@ParadiseTech]

Drove through your neck of the woods today, went camping up in Hillsborough River State Park and on the way home saw the smoke stacks. Immediately though, I wonder if Marty is out fishing...Ha!

[@frogk04]

If you can come up with a design like Fish Slick Stringer they'll stay alive a lot longer. With the pointed tip, if you punch a hole through the fishes bottom lip (The soft skin between the hard lip) and out the top lip. They will stay alive for hours, even trouts which are not hearty fish. This allows nothing in their gills and will allow them to close/open their mouths allowing them to breath completely. If released, they will be left with two small holes that won't effect them.

[@Tang526]

Good philosophy thanks for sharing

[@premiersvc]

I know you dont like the ladyfish. To allot of us they are prime chunk redfish bait. I know im set for halfday atleast. Also the accidental mullet from the cast net. Have you tried any cut or chunk or strip bait. You might consider it slower paced but spread some around you with a couple poles and you will stay busy reeling in reds in tampa bay. We all apreciate your vids soo much i cant even tell ya...best kayak fishing show by far. And your local! Awsome

[@zoffinger]

The catfish and sharks alway beat the redfish to the cutbait where I am, so I don't use it much.

[@faizolrahman6969]

you doing well man... good video,good fishsing.. come to malaysia have good fish here to.. in serawak

[@nahuelfernandez4190]

You're awesome!!!

[@walkabout29]

Your a classy guy. Im here in Melbourne but not getting the action you do. Might be getting a kayak soon.....:)

[@alejandrom7049]

@Zoffinger I love your videos! I'm looking to start a fishing youtube channel do you have any tips?

[@wesleyhackney]

Nice video. Do you a leader w live bait. If so what lb test do you prefer thanks man for your great action

[@56Axis]

very nice video,

[@agentdubzero_0784]

+Juan 4Realz I don't know how often you fish but putting the stringer through the gill does not kill them. I fish just about every chance I get after work and after a nice long day out they are still alive kicking when I load them in my car

[@djjoefro358]

Have you seen the "fish Grip" its cheap, floats and is easy on the fish, and the best part is that it never rusts or falls apart

[@zoffinger]

Cheap, simple and effective...I like that. I might have to pick some up when my boga grips wear out. Thanks for the tip.

[@philipgarrett2919]

Laundry Bag also works well.

[@ComputerScienceExplained]

Great video bro! You ever have any issues with something trying to eat your caught fish that hang off the side??

[@Rowen170]

" Tax Man" lol

[@TheSaltyGuru]

very nice! -Ben

[@mosiahkefu9708]

you are my idol zoffinger

[@mgrigajtis]

Where do you normally fish? I really like Brevard County.

[@martinkruppenbacher2497]

I'm 230 lbs and 5ft 9. Need to buy a fishing kayak. should I get 10ft or 12ft? I have toyota highlander with stock rack on top. If I tie kayak real tight will I be able to cartop it on I95? thanks, marty K

[@rhenley78]

I have asked many times if you could please tell me what editing software you use. Please I must know.

[@rgates9121]

I really like your videos. Did you go to film school by any chance. These do not look like they are done by an amateur. Even your narration is excellent. I am retiring in two months, and hope to someday soon be in Florida on a kayak.

[@kristoferrogers1441]

Nice fish

[@gseufzer]

I would rethink the whole stringer idea, if you have an old reel I'd make a stringer using the drag in some way

[@taydenbaker1668]

Have you ever gone fishing in the flats near key west Florida? If so was it good and what kind of fish did you catch? I am wondering because I'm moving down there

[@zoffinger]

+Tayden Baker That's an amazing place, but I have yet to fish down there.

[@hussein8311971]

very nice

[@johndoe-ou7cp]

I just use a chunk of nylon rope and i can use my rope when dock fishing and drop the fish down 10-15 feet

[@bencamp7189]

Do your fish stay alive while on the boga grips? even if you're out there for 5-6 hours?

[@tannermarsh07]

hey man i do a lot of striper fishing and id appreciate if you could tell me a rod/reel to use id prefer lighter tackle because i like to fight the fish instead of horsing him in. Thanks!

[@naTTe1point8]

Tanner Marsh 7'6 m/h rod paired with 6000 reel.. perfect for striper

[@greganders3308]

How did you clamp your camera on the kayak?

[@thefishfin-atic7106]

Try running the stringer through the top of the fishes mouth (through the nostril into the mouth) it will keep alive forever, and it's much more humane than running the stringer through the gills.

[@JohnD595]

I use that same lure to catch bass in freshwater

[@schoolnerd95]

you should get a fish basket its a basket you just put your fish in and they swim around and doesn't hurt them

[@blakecraft8096]

What do u use to keep your camera mounted

[@stg5ive]

Will a battery clamp work?

[@MrArcher51]

enjoy your videos. what part of FL do you fish? I'm in the SW Fl area. Were crushing the redfish right now............good fishing!

[@williamperezz3724]

ever have a shark come up and take one of your fish from the kayak? seems like it could happen since you leave them in the water

[@thebeastgamer6955]

What type of kayak do you have?

[@chipchapclappin393]

What bait is he using

[@alejandrom7049]

@Zoffinger spotted sea trout have to be 15 inches and redfish have to be 18-28 idk if you measure them or not

[@Uknowjusticemill]

those fish were 15 inches and maybe not where he goshes

[@Uknowjusticemill]

fishes

[@taydenbaker1668]

How often do you run into snakes especially venomous ones? I am moving down to Florida and I am very curious. Your videos are very amazing, thank you for sharing them!

[@zoffinger]

+Tayden Baker I've only seen a snake once out on the salt flats and I can't say for sure if it was venomous or not. It was scary to see it slithering along in the water, but it was more frightened of me than I was of it.

[@taydenbaker1668]

+zoffinger thanks!

[@Randy__Marsh]

awesome

[@sjoljo5395]

nice - wish I had this good wether

[@justpingmcsg7194]

you should make a video about you rainbow trout on a freshwater pond

[@ssrc2013]

Marty I use a net lauary bag I got at dollar tree for a buck lol

[@KevinP32270]

Thanks

[@corbanknuth4491]

where is that

[@FAMILYFUN-un1zm]

Love the video! Question... what is considered close enough without having to use ice? I'm new to fishing and buying ice is a pain

[@francismeowgannou5322]

Most fish don't go bad without ice for couple hours. They stay fresher if you bonk them in the head and bleed them first. Better if you destroy the brain and nerves.

[@FAMILYFUN-un1zm]

@@francismeowgannou5322 Found a video that said you can freeze a fish without gutting for abt 6 months. Do you agree with this? I have a fish in the freezer and Im waiting till I catch more so I can gut them all at the same time and have a big fish fry dinner.

[@francismeowgannou5322]

@@FAMILYFUN-un1zm yes it should be fine for eating. However keep in mind that fresher the fish the better it tastes. Also to keep fish or meat fresher in the freezer it could be a good idea to invest in a vacuum sealer; frozen vacuum sealed meats/fish tastes almost as good as fresh. Also when thawing the foods put them in your fridge the day before so they can come back up to temp very slowly. This helps maintain the cell structure of the meat thus keeping the texture.

[@tomikatalley-west580]

my son loves to go fishing

[@chapstickwarrior9277]

+Tomika Talley-West Your son is awesome!

[@imjusttoodissgusted5620]

what type of fish do you catch but don't eat? any favorites?

[@imjusttoodissgusted5620]

I Meant favorite to eat.

[@bananachino6451]

Is that freshwater

[@bassknuckleskid1374]

Nice super spook

[@it13455]

Do you ever have issues with sharks going after the fish you hang off the side?

[@Uknowjusticemill]

probably not but I bet it's happen to someone

[@stormycavazos1717]

ladyfish are good for reds and trout

[@gilblue326]

keep it down home. no pretences, well done.

[@karilein1328]

Two nice fish the won in the brown shirt

[@avinashheeralal5631]

that's cool

[@kylewatkins9191]

why do you not like catfish? are they different than freshwater catfish? I know freshwater catfish are really good eatin.

[@darren414178]

is freshwater catfish nice to eat? in my areas we dont eat them because they are bottom feeders

[@adammoney9337]

Did anyone else see the big splash in the background around abot 3.00 to 3,35

[@parrotbill]

You know that Jaw Stick Fish Holder you use? Sell it! We always used the stringer made of rope with the spike on one end and a ring on the other. You stab the spike through the bottom jaw of the fish then slip it through the ring and tie it off. The way you use the string through the gills damages the gills so the fish can't breath and dies much faster, driving the spike through the bottom jaw will allow the fish to live all day long. Why do you think they put that spike on one end and a ring on the other, if you weren't going to stab it through the hard tissue of the bottom jaw? www.academy.com/shop/pdp/tournament-choice-h-h-6-poly-stringer/pid-13971?color=Yellow&N=845454864 Another one of my favorites is the Chain Stringer, it has clips on a chain to clip off the fish so they don't bunch up on each other and you clip them through the bottom jaw as well... www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?i=441853

[@samturner8238]

I've never seen anybody fish from a kayak like that

[@helmsplitter0233]

sam turner its super fun

[@datfloridaboitv3483]

what part of Florida are you in zofinger

[@thesaltyvet1035]

He's out of Tampa

[@franclaudiodel8302]

By the way i love fishing,It is litterly my hobby ;-D

[@Daynaleo1]

Mmmm... fish dinner!!

[@gavinwhite4055]

What sort of boat do you have

[@zoffinger]

This kayak? It's an Emotion Spitfire 8

[@reoflex]

Where the 'ell are you fishing?

[@jessemccarthy05]

Woohoo!

[@robconner7833]

till a bull shark comes snatches it

[@Graceland-Farm]

hey Zoffinger i am only 10 and i am already out kayaking can you give me some tips for my kayak

[@illduitmyself]

always wear a life jacket. float with buddies. stay away from big boats. steer into waves not to the side. don't get cocky. etc...wisdom stuff