Great points you give to fish the Lucky Craft in my opinion the reason why you don't get strikes on the Lucky Craft is because the fish are not interested in a minnow type bait but are feeding on the crustaceans but if you notice bigger fish such as stripers, halibut, bigger perch, corbina, Croaker's will attack the Lucky Craft because they can catch up to it. As to fishing the Lucky Craft in Wind or rough water try casting sidearm this will get you under the wind and get more distance
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@DwightPerkins-i7t2 ай бұрын
Many times when I want a more compact connection I will cut the swivel off of a quality stainless steel snap and just use the snap. Still gives you quick lure change with great action to the lure.
@robby81514 ай бұрын
Used the lucky craft sp minnow out here in Florida and it did extremely well.
@everetbowles55335 жыл бұрын
finally, a good how-to for these lures!
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@zaferaktan73835 жыл бұрын
One of the best informative surf fishing video on KZbin, kudos. I am subscribing... Cheers
@johnsurf5094 ай бұрын
Hold your rod low so the lure bite to the water if , its rough.
@salcalderon21255 жыл бұрын
Bravo! Great informative video. Your a professor in fishingology! This is why I'll always be a subscriber to your channel. Awsome job!
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your support! Appreciate the view and I hope it helps you catch your next fish!
@SpamMusubi3085 жыл бұрын
Gearing up for the 2019 season can't wait to get out there!
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
Me too!!!
@bobf43635 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info! Love your vids! More Olaf please. Have you had luck with the Lucky Craft on the beaches south of Santa Cruz?
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
I need to get Olaf in another video soon! I am sure this lure will work all up and down the California coast!
@blind77605 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid man! Just the video I was looking for.
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Hope it helps you land that slab!
@patrickbaca67195 жыл бұрын
Great tips. Thanks for sharing. Tight lines!
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@MarkSilva-py2eb23 күн бұрын
Pismo great because not many fishermen there a lot of times
@twoody1381715 жыл бұрын
What's up DHF! Just noticed your shirt. I worked at Applied Materials during the hot silicon valley days..
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
Nice! Just ran the turkey trot again yesterday!
@SMC41174 күн бұрын
Went surf fishing a couple of days ago in the hope that the halibut have started to move in… of course I was throwing a Lucky Craft 110 ( Chika Chicka color ) and just doing a straight retrieve with a twitch or two here and there… nothing! Not until I started giving it hard twitches ( like a freshwater jerk bait ) did I start catching fish. 4 halibut ( 2 keepers ) and a good size croaker in less than 2 hours. Just goes to show that varying your retrieve can make all the difference 🏄🏼♂️🎣🤙🏻
@ManuelPerez-tf7ld Жыл бұрын
Do you use sinking or floating luckyctaft
@adamrice24874 жыл бұрын
If it doesnt cast that well, aren't there many other brands that are almost identicle that DO cast well?
@DieHardFishing4 жыл бұрын
They are all pretty tough but there are a few brands that are slightly better than others.
@josephpaglinawan99253 жыл бұрын
do you attach your leader using a swivel or just a uni knot?
@TheVoidNoob3 жыл бұрын
use a blood knot 9 wraps each side it will not fail you
@stoked4fishin4785 жыл бұрын
Hey Adam, nice shirt! I work at Applied Materials:-)
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
Right on! I'll be out there running it again tomorrow morning! If you see me, come say hi!
@stoked4fishin4785 жыл бұрын
Where at ad what time?@@DieHardFishing
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
In downtown San Jose at 8:30 I believe.
@jespn5 жыл бұрын
I always wanted to try a lucky craft but I'm poor as.. f
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
I hear ya, gotta save up for them lures!
@perrypurtee76865 жыл бұрын
Dude go Yo-zuri minnows half the price got em at Walmart with Mustad hooks! I've been getting halibut at a little spot in San Diego! Go get em!
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
I'm actually headed to San Diego in January! Maybe I'll give it a shot!
@Ilyasoroka5 жыл бұрын
Я ничего не понял кроме что спининг шимано и крючки на аоблере от фирмы камакатсу
@BayandBeyondFishing5 жыл бұрын
each package should print a link to this video!
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
lol, it should!!!
@Leezy-qv2ly9 күн бұрын
Used a white colored Lucky Craft minnow for the first time yesterday at high tide and the striped bass absolutely hammered it. Had 4 stripers in the course of an hour with a fast retrieve. Would have had 5 but it threw the hook off as it got to shore.
@hahacomments14 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being so detailed. When you’re unable to cast it far due to weather, what do you do? Do you ever tie anything else with the lucky Craft to cast it further ? Thanks !
@lhommebleu1603 жыл бұрын
Don't add weight to the lure. It ruins the action that the lure is popular for. The action is caused by the internal weights in the lure that make it move around like a fish. It's better to use a different lure, like a 1 or 2 (or whatever) ounce lure to match the conditions. I like to keep a 1.5 ounce spoon on me just in case. Tight lines!
@christianz-jg2bh6 ай бұрын
Hey man my lucky craft got really beat up like yours today. Do you think it affects the catch?
@MarkSilva-py2eb23 күн бұрын
Looking forward to seeing you fish Pismo again soon
@MarkSilva-py2eb23 күн бұрын
How long did you fish Pismo that day
@tuisulunga75704 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips, just waiting for my lures to get in.
@DieHardFishing4 жыл бұрын
Good luck out there!
@nickt4232 ай бұрын
@3:30 A 20 pound striper will still bend those hooks. 9626 VMC's in the 1/0 size are what you're looking for
@markketello57575 жыл бұрын
3/4OZ? is that the 3/4oz surf model or the 5/8 4 1/2" flash minnow? Thanks for the vid..you fishing the Sand Crab tourney?
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
It is the flash minnow, I think it is 5/8 ounce but I am not 100% sure. I hope to fish the tourney but I am not sure yet.
@Geppetto-xj1td5 ай бұрын
finally someone that explain this LUCKY CRAFT thing... lots of Videos pushing the "LURE" BUT NOONE tells you that the weather conditions and the ocean conditions have to be ideal or else you waste your time casting the length of your nose. Thank you.
@ROCCOBABY5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips! 3rd time out and caught a 3.2lb barred perch on the Luck Craft!!! I appreciate your time in making these videos
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
WOW thats a toad!!!! Congrats!!!
@ROCCOBABY5 жыл бұрын
Die Hard Fishing Do you have a Amazon wish list or a fund I can contribute to? I know these videos take a lot of time. I appreciate all your tips.
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
@@ROCCOBABY Thanks man, appreciate the support! I don't anything like that but sharing the videos goes a long way! Thanks!!!!
@MarkSilva-py2eb23 күн бұрын
That’s great considering the world record for barred surf perch is 2.75 lbs
@ROCCOBABY23 күн бұрын
I believe the world record is 4 lbs. 12 oz.
@CBALLZ6662 жыл бұрын
I was out at Monterey Bay yesterday and today. Threw the LC a ton and didn't get anything. No bites. Nothing. Moss Landing and the Salinas State Beach. I only got 2 bites the past two days on a c-rig with the Gulp Camo Sandworm. It's super frustrating.
@paulandrewgriego5 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for the tips.
@joytikalal47864 жыл бұрын
use light 20 lb power pro you cast the lure a ways im casting for Monterey beach halibut at leas 80 to 100 yards from beach
@kuyaraythedj4 жыл бұрын
Great detailed description!
@ryanhelou78812 жыл бұрын
Im guessing you have a tactical anglers clip at the tip of the jerkbait?
@CesarMartinez-tf8rm Жыл бұрын
Hey man love the video! Do you recommend the barrel swivel on this setup?
@peterbedford26103 жыл бұрын
Low wind and swell are the best for this lure. At least thats been my experience.
@Hook2Cook5 жыл бұрын
Great content! You say central coast!? What city? I’m in Santa Maria and fish oso flaco and oceano. I’ve mainly been doing fresh water at cachuma
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
I'm actually in northern Cali so I mostly fish the Bay Area beaches but I have done a video or two down south in your area!
@Hook2Cook5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reply. I wanna go up there to try crabbing. So legit! I subscribed when I saw this video! Almost forgot to tick the bell notification 😱.
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking out the channel and subscribing!!!!
@atticussfinch90015 жыл бұрын
OK, DH... hit near Santa Cruz, morning tide coming in... caught first red tail with the LC Flash Minnow. Lost another in a wave. But, I think I have an SP metallic sardine? One of the two caught me that 25" striper on Monday. (Dude was fishing grass shrimp just a ways down from me... says he fishes the Delta for sturgeon. Man, he was hauling in BIG perch on those.) Ended up with 8 keepers today, Red Tail, but no giant ones. Think I'm losing fish by trying to horse them in through the waves if they are bigger. Best day at the beach so far. But, yeah, almost too easy with the gulp. Blackened Striper on the menu tonight!
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
Congrats on finding the hot bite!!!!
@GabeFishingSF11 ай бұрын
What rod do you use for the lucky craft
@skylert1511 Жыл бұрын
what tide do you like to fish?
@robert0393 жыл бұрын
Show us how to flick it for distance
@cheddaclassic57755 жыл бұрын
I bought this lure after your last video lol still trying to land something getting back out there soon
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
Stick with it! When you get one it will be worth the wait!
@raghus87155 жыл бұрын
Which kind of rod should I use for such light lures ? Is there any trick to use this in windy condition despite low weight ?
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
I put all my gear in the description of each video if you want to see what I use!
@rogergreene80895 жыл бұрын
Great video! What beach did you film at?
@ogoe_joeoutdoors10885 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your videos. I've been wanting to fish this Lucky Craft but didn't know how. I am glad that you put this video up. keep up the great work.
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
Hope it helps when you land a toad!
@vaajrambo20535 жыл бұрын
The only fish i caught this year so far with the LC minnow is a pile perch... can't wait to try the Beach in Dec...
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
Never caught a pile perch with it, thats a cool catch!
@caingarcia995 жыл бұрын
You mentioned central coast.. whereabouts?
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
I typically fish anywhere from Monterey to SF.
@caingarcia995 жыл бұрын
@@DieHardFishing oh ok. I heard you say central CA so i thought my area Pismo/ Morro Bay
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
Yeah I guess I more North/Central haha. But this lure definitely works down south too!
@Hook2Cook5 жыл бұрын
Die Hard Fishing definitely does work in pismo
@m.camacho89255 жыл бұрын
I've caught some small perch with a lucky craft minow down in Santa Barbara... not the monster perch but it did work.
@Sshooter4445 жыл бұрын
Was hoping you'd show how you are rigging it, swivel between braid and mono?
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
I'll do that in my next video!
@timetocreatefuture9175 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the 5 tips. Can you elaborate on what tidal patterns show the areas where perch may be ? I heard alot of theories about color of sand etc
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion. I will talk about this in my next surf fishing vid!
@AZNBMXFTW4 жыл бұрын
Thoughts on the LC Cif surf pointer 115?
@DieHardFishing4 жыл бұрын
Never tried it but I want to!
@KatiePhongh5 жыл бұрын
Do the beefier hooks affect the lures action?
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
I haven't had any issues with it. Seems to still have the same effectiveness from what I can see.
@ozzy_67795 жыл бұрын
first day using that i caught a nice size halibut and a big corvina in so cal today beach fishing
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
Congrats!!!! Still yet to catch a halibut from shore on the Lucky Craft but I am sure it will happen some day.
@ozzy_67795 жыл бұрын
@@DieHardFishing Thanks! Yeah the grunion ran last night the fishing has been good. I almost stepped on a halibut today in the surf in about 1 inch of water.. i think it followed my jig all the way in...ive never seen anything like it all my years. Couldnt get em to bite today tho..
@edadankmemes5 жыл бұрын
Do you only use the metallic sardine color?
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
Thats the only color I have used so far but I am going to be experimenting with new colors soon!
@RiceAndBud1235 жыл бұрын
Lucky craft vs SP Minnow?
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
That might be a good video idea! In short, SP minnow for striper and LC Flash Minnow for perch. Both will catch striper and perch though.
@FishingChef5 жыл бұрын
Let's goooo!!
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
I'll hit you up when my next chance is to get out!
@FishingChef5 жыл бұрын
Lets gooooo x2!
@MoreThanFishing5 жыл бұрын
Nice video bro!
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Good to see you are getting back out on the water!
@quatchful5 жыл бұрын
Die Hard Fishing come to cape cod canal and link up with me bro. It’s way better then Montauk NY so u some cows
@joseponce36745 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Very cool video. Good info.
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@benjaminhand3385 жыл бұрын
Nice video, ive been using this lure without much sucess. Gonna keep at it though. Thanks for the tips
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
When you get that mega perch, it will be worth all the hard work!
@benjaminhand3385 жыл бұрын
@@DieHardFishing it for sure will be. I watched the video of you catching the monster striper and it really inspired me to throw this lure a lot more. The chance of catching bass with the flash makes the gulp worms seem lame (although they are really good at catching perch).
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
I can't wait for the striped bass to start running again!
@marcosmendez27984 жыл бұрын
What color do you get ?
@DieHardFishing4 жыл бұрын
I've only tried metalic sardine
@quatchful5 жыл бұрын
Should come test out the cape cod Canal when u in east coast
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
Would love to come fish that coast sometime!
@quatchful5 жыл бұрын
Die Hard Fishing 👍🏾
@filletingx19605 жыл бұрын
I love fishing
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
Same
@gthomas14215 жыл бұрын
Seems legit
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
It is!!!
@hockeycanuck15 жыл бұрын
What kind of rods do you recommend?
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
It is linked in the description!
@hockeycanuck15 жыл бұрын
Just saw it . I been using 8 ft 6 lamiglas. I fish the Beaches in Santa Cruz and just got a lucky craft . Any other recommended colors to get ?
@DieHardFishing5 жыл бұрын
I've only tried the Metallic Sardine color but I have heard other colors are good too. I will be testing out the other colors this winter.