Fishing Cape Cod Canal Full Magic Swimmer Tutorial

The ultimate review and tutorial on fishing the cape cod canals best lure. From colors, sizes, and what hooks and hardware, to techniques and hook sets. Whether you are a beginner or a local legend this should give you everything you will need to pull this lure from your plug bag and hook up with monster striped bass.
9 Inch Slow Sinking (228) 4oz Magic Swimmers
*Updated*
I say in this video they are $8 each but I last ordered the unpainted swimmers which are cheaper.
Painted swimmers are 3 for $29.95
Unpainted swimmers are 3 for $24.95
Apologies for the misinformation and correction!
*UPDATED #2*
Hooks ---- SIZE (4/0) not #4 (easy to mistake)
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[@glennluteraan4434]

I'm actually shocked that this video doesn't have more likes and views after 2 years. You gave a complete set of instructions. Safety, presentation, etc. This is easily one of the best instructional fishing videos I've seen. Thank you. I've always been a largemouth fishing guy and want to get into striper fishing and I just bought some Sebile Magic Swimmers prior to seeing this.

[@mandofisher70]

Hi Jasper, back again. I reviewed your whole video this morning as I liked it so much. Your talk on SAFETY is great. Very important. I don't think a lot of fishermen realize what can happen until it happens. I once had a lure hung up on a rock. I cranked the drag and pulled hard. The lure let go and zzzZZZOW!!!! Shot by my face like a bullet. Maybe 2" from my face. I've been shot at so a know what a bullet sounds like and this was close. Out alone on my boat, I could have had multiple trebles in my face or in my eye. That freaked me out for sure, man. It's only natural when you're fighting a fish you're not thinking about safety. I am glad you reminded me to not have the lure come straight in. I haven't had a hook thru my thumb but I had a wood splinter through my thumb. I was pounding a stake with a 2lb hammer when the damn thing exploded. I didn't have gloves on - idiot. Right thru my left thumb. I tried to pull the splinter out with pliers. No way. Too much pain. Finally, I bit the bullet and went to get my heavy vice-grips, clamped them on hard, took a deep breath, and yanked! AAAAAG! They probably heard my scream in the next county, but the splinter was out. 2" long. No hospital. Didn't want to waste the time. I can't image the same thing happen with a barbed fish hook. Safety First! Hey - pardon my long comments. In my professional life, I was a technical writer. I also am also a storyteller. And fishermen trade stories, right? Most of which have SOME grain of truth in them-right? So I write.

[@syedmehdi47]

I’m not from USA and might never fish for a striper ever in my life but i watched this video and it made sense on so many levels. Thanks mate ✌🏻

[@nickvasile5354]

Much appreciated for the code. I ordered 6 of them. 3 - 3oz. and 3 - 4oz. I'll be fishing the canal beginning of June and hopefully will catch some fish. Thanks again.

[@mandofisher70]

Hi Jasper. I think your video is great! Well done, detailed, informative. Your delivery is lively. Love it! I'm going to subscribe. I fished the canal 35 years ago when I first started surf fishing. I fished it 4 times. Back then I was primary a bait fisherman. I had real problems with the canal currents keeping bait on the bottom. I tried at night with eels which seemed better but no hits. So I gave up on the canal. However, I have to say that I hooked the biggest bass I ever hooked at the Marine Academy pier. Back then I had 20lb mono. there was no braid or even florocarbon line. The bass and I had a battle for a minute until the line broke. The last 50' of my line looked like someone took a potato peeler to it! Little pieces of it curled up everywhere. I have never seen anything like it before or since! That bass wrapped my line around every rock in the canal! Sheesh! I said. You can have this canal stuff. I went back to the Lower Cape and Wellfleet and Race Point where I was much more successful and pulled in some nice fish. Now the lower Cape is infested with seals eating all the fish. They have pretty much ruined the surf fishing up there. I see the technique of canal fishing has changed. Seeing your video (and others) is inspiring me to give it another go. Next year. I'm retired now so I have more time to put in learning the canal. So I will subscribe and bone up. I see your setup is pretty much identical to mine. I still have my 11' Penn surf rod which is so old that the 2 pieces fused together and now its a one piece rod! I have a Penn Battle II with 50 lb. braid. I've worn out 2 other Penn reels. And I also use Seagar 40 or 50 lb floro leader. Great quality line. A uni to uni know to tie them together. A guy I met 2 years ago told me how to fish soft plastics in the canal so I want to try that also. I've learned a lot about surf fishing in the last 35 years. Going back to the canal, I'd no longer be a newbie. I think it would be a whole 'nother ball game for me. Good luck to you. Thanks.

[@krystalmontgomery1639]

Thanks for the information! it defeinty helped us out! Refreshing for the break down. Don't get me wrong watching Stripers Kill top water bait is sick, but the break down step by step is so much more rewarding. Keep spreading that knowledge! And some friendly advice don't apologize about the delay, it keeps your fans on the edge of their seats, waiting and anticipating more tips and knowledge to bring them to the next level, and that much closer to catching a sea cow of their own!!!

[@matthewdacosta8630]

hands down the best video how to use these I've seen literally got one as a present for my birthday today and I'm starting to get into fishing in the first video that pops up in my feed is this one and I live near the cape lol Leterally perfect thx man

[@lastcasttv5380]

Killer review man!! Watched the whole thing, super informative!

[@RussianStyle1987]

Subscribed. Thanks for the awesome tips and links. Planning my first trip to the canal this weekend!

[@bowsonly4025]

Jasper you touch on alot of good points! Safety and technique are just a few, really enjoy the video. I have some of the sinking 17S SP minnows that I have sanded down and painted brite white and some in bone outfitted with VMC 4/0....can't wait to try these. Looking forward to more of your videos!

[@jaspercoutu489]

Hey thank you!!! Means a ton! Love the sound of the SP rigs you're running. I think the next video is going to be on the SP minnows seems to be getting some high interest. Keep an eye out and would love a subscribe if you end up continuing to like the content! Thanks again! Keep the lines tight!!!!

[@graysonmalitsky5019]

Jasper Coutu yes! Totally do an sp video! Please?

[@ahxpluhh]

I love this video bro, keep up the good work! Looking forward for more videos.

[@yoshihakamoto3066]

Great video You speak loud, clear. Good tips and instructions.

[@nickvasile5354]

Just received my 3 magic swimmers. Used your code for the free shipping. Thanks for the code. Looking to fish the CCC in June.

[@williamwalsh6282]

Thank you... just started fishing the canal.... very informative.

[@ianundercover6295]

Thanks for all the work you did making the description

[@jigsawalwayswins8636]

Thank you for bringing up safety. I think some people forget especially when your fishing around others is SAFETY!

[@mandofisher70]

Blood. I have a story about flying lures. Under my name : Mando Fisher.

[@326sailingships]

Awesome video! I learned so much I want to try; I've never had much luck at the Canal. Thanks!

[@jaspercoutu489]

World class striper fishing is at the cape cod canal! stick with white and cast retrieve, cast retrieve, cast retrieve!!!! go as much as you can and the timing will eventually tip into your favor! early mornings, late evenings! Good luck man I know you'll hook one!

[@peterbattista7261]

Very good video. Picked up some helpful tips. Thanks

[@trevorbonanno8076]

Dude I love the videos and love that you make your own lures. I have a feeling we probably live pretty close to one another and I've been super interested in trying to make my own lures. I'd love to either check out your shop sometime or fish the canal with ya. They're going hard right now

[@cre5524]

Thanks for the Very informative video and for stressing Safety!!! I just found your channel and I really like the way you do your videos!!!

[@jaspercoutu489]

Thanks so much bro!!!

[@bartsbaits7482]

By FAR, one of the best and most informational videos I've watched to date, especially with all the tackle and hardware info in the description. 2 THUMBS UP

[@jaspercoutu489]

Thanks so much Rob! Super pumped if this helps! if you have any questions feel free to ask away! thanks again bro

[@dannypadilla6572]

jasper thank you for the fishing Technique I will be using your technique.

[@GrimReaper68440]

Very informative, thanks for sharing these tips.

[@vincentsimmarano2733]

Great video. From experience, I have found everything that you said to be true, great for being confident in the techniques that I've been using with these lures. Never considered the safety tip though, good point! Will definitely be bringing that rod tip out to the side next time. And thanks for the eBay link!

[@jaspercoutu489]

Vincent, Amazing man. So pumped to offer some tips and super appreciate that I can validate what you've been doing. But above all if this video means you never need to experience one of these flying at your face then its all worth it! I can certainly bet if you hook enough of them you'll have one spit it and send it flying and I bet you'll prob say "now I really get it!" def not a fun experience and can certainly ruin a trip. Stay say and keep em tight! Thanks again man!

[@derrickdignam4804]

Incredibly helpful. Thank you

[@Nate-nm7em]

love your videos man, subscribed and see you out there some time! tight lines

[@jaspercoutu489]

Nathan Mark amazing!!! Thanks Nathan! Stop by me anytime!!! Tight lines brotha!

[@pvpv6969]

awesome videos. Thanks. Will be there is October, do you do fishing guides?

[@ptouz1]

Subscribed! Great video, Thank you for that tutorial! Like to see a video with how you rig them, tie direct or clips and how to set the drag? Thanks again!

[@jaspercoutu489]

T4CodyBear thank you so much man! Much appreciated!! Keep an eye out! Got a bunch of new content on the way!!

[@poppygarcia8586]

Very nice thank you for all the information.

[@michaelnewell5422]

Thanks man, super informative. About to throw my swimmer right now at the herring run

[@mandofisher70]

Hey Michael - How did it work? The white MS is a dead ringer for a herring. I was wondering how it would work at the Herring Run.

[@surferdude-ll2qu]

Word.....I'm out here right now 1st time out fishing and I picked up magic swimmer green mackerel because it was last second and there wasn't any black. Great, great, great video....🙏

[@marcvaillancourtmv]

Solid video Jasper thanks man

[@jaspercoutu489]

Any time!

[@TheBonefixr]

Slow swimmer worked great. Thanks.

[@johnrichjr.415]

When its nasty out that is when you SHOULD be fishing 👍

[@jaspercoutu489]

John Rich I'm the first mate on a boat, trust me the time off is much deserved from catching so many. but I did have my father and uncle down there everyday during the storm not a guy was hooking up.... I went the day after it ended and well.... keep an eye out for my next video tonight 😉 I think I made the right call! But can't catch em if you're not there! Keep me tight John and thanks for the comment!!!

[@huntermcdaniel549]

This was such a helpful video, I live in Maine & I’m planning a trip this summer to fish the canal. I have a bunch of questions that I’d love your input on if I could contact you in anyway possible! What month is a good time to catch decent quality fish? Thanks

[@jamescournoyer]

Thank's for the information 👍

[@reginaldfowle4586]

Hey Jasper thanks for the vid and all this great info and caution(s). Quick question, has anyone put in-lines on a Sabile if you know?

[@plomo508]

Hey jasper thank you so much for this video I learn alot. At the cape cod canal what's the rules of fishing? How many fish can you take home and how big?

[@JoeyT80]

I subscribed to your channel. Great stuffs I can learn how to improve my chance on the canal.

[@josiahgummeson445]

good stuff man! just subscribed. you got any videos on making a canal bike? I'm gonna be putting together a canal bike for next season.

[@jaspercoutu489]

Josiah Gummeson you read my mind! I actually just picked up a new/vintage 1940s women's bike to do just that! Stay tuned

[@wish2fish37]

Lots of good info..When do mackerel typically show up?

[@Wicked03GT]

Will be back on Cape in June, family house is in Eastham, thinking I will bring my Magic Swimmers with me now and try my luck.

[@jaspercoutu489]

Oh in June you def should bro! Good Luck!

[@americanenlightenedbarbari2818]

Hey man great vid thanks for all the great info! I'm going up to the cape next week and I'm stoked to use my magic swimmer, hopefully the stripers are hitting. Is there any time of day that you would suggest going? is early early better than mid day? Anyway thanks for the information man, great advice all around very helpful

[@davethegaultney224]

Late reply but look for light changes. Just before the sun goes up or down for stripers. Night time is good as well

[@mojobrown33]

I haven’t caught nothing at the canal for at least the past 6 times maybe even 4 years I’ve been. I suck plain and simple. I’m researching how to be better and this was a great video thanks big dogg!

[@jaspercoutu489]

I’m gonna do a video real soon on tides and currents and the moon and that should hopefully help out a lot my man. Keep an eye out! We will get you catching no question!

[@mojobrown33]

@@jaspercoutu489 That sounds awesome

[@marcepstein9846]

I just watched this video. Thanks for the info. Question for you. How do you connect to the plug. Direct main line to the ring or swivel to the ring?

[@GordoKate]

Fantastic. Just starting out. Subscribed!

[@francissmith4589]

Awesome review, thanks for that. Do they still have the link for those magic swimmers?

[@MrLocz209]

Very educational thank you, my question is how can you tell the difference between authentic & knockoff besides the price????

[@randytodd2369]

Best advice going to the canal first time

[@mandofisher70]

Best advice I've seen for going to the canal ANY time. I've surf fished for 35 years and the canal is definitely in its own universe. No other place I've been fishes like the canal. To get such specific advice about the canal from a Master is invaluable. INMHO.

[@randytodd2369]

Thanks

[@Jesman71]

Jasper, I came across your video’s yesterday, and love them. My question to you is, is it easy to remove the tail hooks in the magic swimmer?

[@jaspercoutu489]

Hey Jesse! Thanks for the love man, really appreciate it! they're extremely easy with split ring pliers but probably the most difficult task without them lol. My best advice... Invest the $5-$10 to make your life easier! Hope that helps man. and be sure to keep an eye out soon for the next video!! Thanks again man, Keep em Tight!

[@Jesman71]

I did a early morning Ditch run this past Tuesday morning. There were crazy Striper blitzes all over the Canal. It’s nice having a house 20 mins down the road.

[@petek1pml746]

It took you to the website but not the right page. I found it. Thanks for sharing the info. Saving $$$ and still catching fish is great!

[@jeffrogers7669]

Jasper, I am new to cape cod fishing and bought some 9" magic swimmers and large lures. What bag/tackle storage gear do you use for your stuff? The plano stowaway boxes are too small and some of the expensive over the shoulder bags have plastic tubes that look like 16 OZ beer mugs. I could use some advise as to what to use on the canal and surf to carry my gear without breaking the bank.

[@kingk1813]

Do you fish with a 2 piece rod? Great vid!!!

[@allansisson355]

Appreciate the heads up. Just subscribed.

[@rolandmcclendon1394]

Jasper i bought the sebile at ollies the smaller one its 1 1/2 oz for 5 USA dollars i cought a 8 pound largemouth bass it is a good lure I'm going to go fishing for striper bass when it gets cooler I'm in Georgia by Agusta thanks for your channel

[@josephcipriano9594]

great video one of the best but did not see links for knockoff lures?

[@tmise50]

Outstanding video! I don’t see the link for the knockoffs...help!

[@cesarr9675]

Great video, very informative! Can't find the link though, was it removed?

[@legendaryyaj]

Awesome Awesome video man. VERY informative. I'm wanting to come up to fish the canal in a week or two but had some questions if you don't answering. I am a bass fisherman, don't sigh, haha so I have swimbait gear. I don't want to have to buy a complete new setup so I was wondering if I could get by with my swimbait gear. It seems like everyone is throwing spinning outfits too. The setup I want to bring is a 7'11" XH rated for lures from 8-16" paired with a Shimano Cardiff 300. I'll swap out the line but would this cut it? How come no one uses baitcasting gear? Baits of choice were going to be Megabass I-slide, Cl8 bait 9" trout swimbaits, and my 8" Lunker Punker. Again, these are all largemouth stuff but I think they would work? I'm willing to pick up other baits when I'm there too though.

[@stevetautog880]

DUDE i HAVE SOME OF THOSE LURES AND WHILE i HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET OUT MUCH THESE PAST FEW YEARS HEALTH REASONS, i KNEW THAT WHEN i SAW THEM THEY WOULD BE GREAT SO YOU HAVE GIVEN ME SOME VALIDATION, THAK YOU BY THE WAY DO YOU LIVE IN MASS NEAR THE CANAL?

[@instigater]

Yo man sick video! Coming up from new york for the first time this saturday cant fucking wait! Subscribed

[@jaspercoutu489]

Good luck out there today man!! Pre storm could have some nice potential!!!

[@thomasnethercott7405]

Just bought a pack of the unpainted magic swimmers. What paint do you suggest for getting the same look as the white/ chartreuse yellow?

[@miamiwax5504]

do u like the soft plastic ones? do u guys fish them up there? i like them for the jetty in south florida because u can fish them around structure and they don't snag.

[@junpark275]

Nice video and just subscribed.

[@jaspercoutu489]

Hell yea! thanks for the support bro!

[@howiegreene8018]

I really enjoy your reviews. You recommend the Rosco #6HD split rings which are rated for 125 pounds, for the swimmer lures. In order to keep the lure hook rig more compact to reduce tangling, would toy recommend the new 4XXHD. They are rated for 140 lbs. Are they too small to accommodate the swivel and hook set up?

[@howiegreene8018]

What is the most compact swivel set up that will work?

[@aen45basshunter96]

Hey Jasper cool video review. Just wondering what pound braid do you use or mono?

[@jaspercoutu489]

Aen45 great question I'd actually love to do a video on this soon! But I fish powerpro super slick 50lb braid with 40lb blue label seagar floro leaders! But reg 50lb powerpro works awesome as well!

[@ianundercover6295]

Jasper can u please tell me the model of trilajo you use for magic swimmers, thank you for any help

[@orangenblue203]

Amen brotha! Got 8 in my tackle

[@RIYakFishing]

Do the two 4/0 hooks get snagged on each other? I noticed they do. I use a 4/0 up front and 3/0 in middle.

[@mouse879]

The use bolt cutters to Take that back hook off great info

[@Unplugged704]

I'm headed to RI first week of July and would love to fish the canal. What size would you recommend?

[@RadReelingFishing]

Don't you miss a lot of short strikes without the tail hook?

[@jigsawalwayswins8636]

What about golden shiner color? I'm throwing them for musky but I'm aware that stripers will hit them as well and there's also stripers in this lake

[@davedarosa9949]

What do you think the best tide is to fish? I'm going to hit the early morning low, breaking tide fri or sat morn. Do you prefer low tide or high tide??

[@OutofWORKoutdoors]

nice tips. we plan to come back to the canel next year. hope we run into each other.

[@jaspercoutu489]

Amazing man! would love to link up and get some time to fish together for sure!! maybe do a cool video catching a couple big ones or something along those lines!! Keep em tight!

[@Alan-cf8do]

What rod and reel and line are you recommend for fishing on kayak with this bait??

[@eddieetheridge3601]

I've Had Luck With The Magic Swimmer Soft,Gonna Get The Hard Magic Swimmer Soon

[@michaelkontes5081]

Jasper, came across this video and am fired up! Question for you bro... do you use the "floater"? We have stripers out west and I would love to try this lure, which you would you try?

[@r77knight1]

Great tips. Could you use this lure in a rip? Also I noticed the knock offs are just as much as the sebile verision. Find us some cheap knock offs lol. Thanks again. Keep making the videos and good luck.

[@jaspercoutu489]

Hey Robert, you absolutely could use this in the rip! Just vary your speed and let the current and waves do the work and you should see the bass waiting throughout the rip for bait to be kicked up! As far as price 1 sebile is $25 if you follow the link in the description the price is $25-$29 for 3!!! knock offs. So you're getting 3 for almost the price of 1 sebile. Hope this helps to clear things up, good luck and keep an eye out for more videos soon!

[@TheMikey617]

Hey bro curious on what your setup is from tip to tail on the rod, do you use barrels and what knots do you use to connect braid to barrel then to the clip etc. thanks !

[@mandofisher70]

Jasper did not reply to you, Mike? First, use a florocarbon leader, like 40 or 50 lb. to your clip. Tie the Floro leader to your braid using an FG knot, or a UNI to UNI knot. That's the one I use. There are tutorials for these 2 knots on you Tube. Also there is an Alberto knot for the same function. Since my memory is like swiss cheeze, all I can remember is the uni to uni knot. Good question. I would also like to know what reel and rod Jasper uses. I still have my old Penn 11' surf rod. I've thrown hi-lo bait rigs with up to 6 oz sinkers and it's still intact. It used to be a 2 piece rod. So much salt and corrosion got into the break I can't separate the 2 pieces anymore. Now its a 1 piece rod! Its at least 20 years old. I always used PENN reels and bought a Battle 2 a few years ago and put 50 lb braid on it. It's fine. In preparing for an offshore trip I got a Shimano Sargosa 10000 with 80 lb. braid. That is overkill for the canal but I really like the Shimano reels. Maybe a 6000 or 7000? I would be interested in what Jasper would think. Van Stalls and Stellas are great reels of course, but i don't have that kind of $$$.

[@heythanksman]

Thank you

[@jaspercoutu489]

Ah Kay Van You are very welcome! I certainly hope this helps you catch more fish!! Hit that subscribe button and I will do my best to help you with different plugs for different situations thanks again!

[@williamcampbell6589]

Try fishing one hook with a split ring /barrel swivel /split ring /hook on the front hook eye. You won't be disappointed.

[@Maxim1382]

Great Video !!!! +1 subscriber

[@ekbanjosworld4926]

Feather the line on the spool just before it hits the water. Helps to prevent hook fouling ! They're supposed to be twitched in short jerks, so it spins in a 180° semi circle, plus you have the bait in the strike zone longer !

[@matthewfeit9046]

Jasper, In the video you mention that you leave the split ring on for better swimming action. Do you tie direct or are you using a TA clip? Also, you suggest a 6500 and a 10000 series size reel for the canal. That’s a big difference . My everyday set up for plugging is a 9ft st croix avid surf rod rated medium power / moderate-fast action / 10-20lb / 1-4 oz. I pair this with a Penn Slammer 3 5500 with 40lb Power Pro. I realize this does not provide enough backbone for the canal. I was thinking about buying the 10’ 6” St. Croix MOJO surf rod which is rated med-heavy Power / mod-fast action / 12-25lb / 2-6 oz Thoughts? I was planning on pairing it with either the penn slammer 3 6500 or the penn slammer 3 7500. While the 7500 is heavier it can hold significantly more 50lb test braid. Is 40lb braid not suggested?How many yards do you recommend ? My bait rod is a tsunami airwave 11’ rated 20-50lb with a suggested lure weight of 4-8 ounces. On this I have 8000 series baitrunner. Would this be better for the canal? Thanks.

[@jaspercoutu489]

Matthew Feit i use a TA clip i rarely tie direct because i like to switch plugs real fast. I think i might have meant 8500 series or 10,000. But your tsunami is probably the perfect setup for the canal and 40lb is enough for sure but i Fish 50lb and 60lb with a 40lb floro leader just because I know what swims through the canal and i want to make sure it ends up in my hands! I hope this helps man don’t overthink too much! Try what works best for you but this plug is around 5oz so something rated to 6 is probably minimum what i would throw this with! Keep em tight and keep me posted!

[@matthewfeit9046]

Jasper Coutu Thank you for the quick response! I’m assuming when you connect with the TA clip you are removing the split ring from the magic swimmer ? Please advise. Thanks.

[@jaspercoutu489]

Matthew Feit I am not removing the split ring. I go leader, TA clip, split ring, swimmer.

[@matthewfeit9046]

Jasper Coutu Interesting. A little off topic for this post but do you remove the split ring on the SP Minnow? Quality footage and info btw.

[@jaspercoutu489]

Matthew Feit the only plug I do not use a split ring on is really the pencil popper and darters. Because i want to control the action of the Pencil popper and the darters a different animal. But a lot of the times that a lure has its own action like an SP minnow and a magic swimmer i feel like the split rings allows the lure to “do its thing” or Work the way it wants and when i tie direct or don’t use a split ring I’m limiting its action. I’m sure it’s just personal preference but it’s just my own personal thought process.

[@chase9628]

What do you think about removing the back hook and using a barrel swivel to extend out the front hook? Will that mess up the action?

[@jaspercoutu489]

Chase Clarke just my opinion and I know other guys might disagree but I've really never had an issue. The bass will hit the plug in the middle and I would think it might mess the action up a bit but I'd have more of a concern of that hook flipping around and getting stuck or hooking into one of the 3 sections. Just my advice, don't over think there's 6 hooks on that plug and you only need 1 to bury into a cheek. I like those odds. However I am 100% all for trying new things! I would love to see you try it and let us know if you see a difference good or bad! Then I can at least make a more educated opinion! Keep me tight my friend and thanks for the comment!

[@fishnewhere387]

did you make the cabinet system in the back of your truck? great video got a sub from me, may be ill see you down at the canal

[@jaspercoutu489]

Joseph Welch I did make it! Fits all my outdoor equipment both hunting and fishing! Thanks so much for the sun man super pumped you like the content!! Hope we do see each other down there man keep an eye out for me! And keep em toght

[@fishnewhere387]

Jasper Coutu That is some very clean work! Love the workshop. I'm picking up a lathe myself very soon to start making plugs. Ill be down at the canal for the first time tomorrow night. I'm normally inshore on my kayak but this past storm has me itching to get something on the line.

[@jaspercoutu489]

Joseph Welch well thank you very much! And you might see me down there as well my friend!

[@MacDonaldOutdoors]

Where can I order the knock off version?? Thx! ✌

[@EliteBassStickFishing]

Jasper ur all the way lit!!! 💯💪👊LETS GO!!!

[@jaspercoutu489]

Elite Bass stick bro you're the man!

[@EliteBassStickFishing]

Jasper Coutu no...ur the man! Thanks bro means the whole world!!!

[@TheClayCoKid]

Awesome video. Thanks for all the information. The Canal has been on my bucket list for a while. Im coming up this week. What kind of boat are you a mate on? Im thinking about trying to go out on a boat while im up there also

[@Moestacklebox]

Give thanks for the jewels, respect.

[@jaspercoutu489]

GhostDog514 glad you like them man! Thanks for the sub!!!

[@blake9567]

Hey man I can only find the 10 - 20$ sebile magic swimmers on amazon. Do you know where to find the cheaper off brand magic swimmers??

[@hellogoodbye9768]

I'm not sure if its still available anymore but they had a deal for 3 clear blanks (they are unpainted/clear with no eyes) for 25 bucks. It looks like they are just selling 1 in 3 different sizes and colors.

[@ripptydevibes2581]

Dont you know about the Storm kick stick? I use them @ $6ea. and mod them with shot for diff sinking rates, they come as a surface roller and swim as good if not better than the knock off sebiles. They also come with suitable hardware that doesnt need to be replaced for big bassin. Ill be posting a video in the winter of how to mod them, give em a try and grab some spray paint

[@jaspercoutu489]

MillhouseMod I actually do know about them and still prefer these over them. It’s just my opinion and what I️ prefer. I think the materials better, and I don’t need to modify them. Also I️ would 100% still swap their hooks for VMC but i do that with everything. Not that the storms are bad I just think these are easier and I’ve never had a problem pulling pigs with my knock offs. But thanks for the feedback love to hear what guys are throwing!

[@ripptydevibes2581]

Yeah ill admit I never fished the canal, and typically dealing with 40-60' for bass I use smaller bodies than that 228 so I can get the best cast and depthing. Ill probably order a few in pearl so I can custom paint them. Looking forward to getting to the canal next year to sling some baits!

[@jaspercoutu489]

MillhouseMod if you want to custom paint them use the link in my description to reelpowerhandles and my promo code “jasper” for free shipping but you can order them there unpainted for even cheaper then the painted ones! And I’m here for any questions at all! Hope that helps bro looking forward to hosting you here!!!

[@ripptydevibes2581]

Yeah man Ill definitely go through the link once I get back into the tackle makin this winter

[@vsonic86]

So you reel it slow? Because some guys told me to burn it as soon as possible. Do you have to let it sink to the very bottom and then start crank? Does it make any difference at all if you using the canal version rather the original Sebile version?

[@jaspercoutu489]

vsonic86 great question! but no once it hits the water start the retrieve! You want it in the top 1 foot of water and that slow retrieve will allow it to sink into that sweet spot.

[@jaspercoutu489]

vsonic86 really just the price in my opinion. Now the knock offs will swim inconsistent. Meaning that some swim better then others so before you buy give them a good once over and make sure they're nice and loose you want the freedom for them to move! But I've had only a few that don't swim as good as a real sebile. If you don't care about the price or the fact there is a very high chance you will loose that $25 plug then go with the real deal they are reliable but if you fish a lot, go with the knock offs. Just my opinion. Make sure you comment when you hook a big one on a MS!!!

[@ARYANSES]

hi Jasper I can't find the Knockoff Magic on E-bay ?any other place ?Thank you

[@juliolopes4013]

whats the model # for this lure?is it the slow or fast sinking?thx

[@walterhynson6045]

Hey Jasper... Question-What's your opinion on the size(190mm) of the "knock-off" magic swimmers?

[@jaspercoutu489]

Walter Hynson so I've used them and I wish they worked for me when I did. It was 2 seasons ago maybe when I bought them and they swam almost to the point where they were unusable however I spoke with a guy at a tackle shop and he said they had a problem with the molds now I can't imagine they still would have the issue but I have not purchased again so I can't comment fully. What I can say is for that size if they swam correct they would be perfect to save some money and do the same thing a sebile does. That said you'd just have to give them a go or next time I see them I'll buy one and report back. I would def make room in my bag for one! Thanks Walter! Keep em tight!!

[@walterhynson6045]

Jasper Coutu much appreciated... also forgot to mention, they only have the 2 points for hooks- mid section and tail

[@jaspercoutu489]

Walter Hynson I would probably keep both hooks on that size

[@walterhynson6045]

Jasper Coutu thanks, sounds good

[@walterhynson6045]

Hey Jasper, I heard you mention, you work a charter boat. What type?

[@khanghoang2388]

Do you use 3.5 oz?

[@mattheweckerson6128]

Got lucky and went to bass pro and they were on sale for 7$.

[@cre5524]

Jasper, I don’t see the eBay link for the nockoff brand? I know you made your video 5 years ago. Not sure if they had to stop selling them or what? Would appreciate any new information about that? Thanks! Keep up the Great videos!!! I want to check out your Hunting videos as well!!! Bowhunting is Awesome and so is Waterfowl and Turkey hunting !!!

[@jaspercoutu489]

Unfortunately that link was taken down a while ago… sorry man. I haven’t been able to find them in a while 😑

[@cre5524]

@@jaspercoutu489 thanks, I kinda figured, probably a legal matter. Appreciate your help!!!