How to catch Mangrove Jacks - Fishing in Creeks - Skip Casting

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[@dingydate]

TOP video mate great to watch, keep them coming. Cheers

[@murrayprosser5082]

I could watch this all day the footage, the action and the tips i can pick up just bloody great cheers Muzza

[@mylurebox]

Good to hear you’re frothing it Muzz ;) cheers mate.

[@tonyfloro3014]

Been practising skippin. Not into mangroves yet but its coming. 3yrs old vid but your ahead of your time JC. Who said we couldn't learn nothin off the yank bass guys....

[@mylurebox]

Great to hear Tony. It’s such a hectic way to fish mate. You’re gonna love it

[@tonyfloro3014]

@@mylurebox loveyaworkBruzzy..✌🏽

[@vin18m]

Love your videos mate, you’ve inspired me to head out for a bass session despite the rain, just what I needed!

[@mylurebox]

Perfect mate. That’s what it’s all about

[@anthonyhenderson8623]

Just found your videos love them i just subscribed

[@_South_Seventeen]

Just what I needed John, cheers mate

[@KonkanFishing]

Lots of good info! Loved the video.... We don't have that many jacks where I fish, they're fewer but bigger in average. Then again we fish the beaches where there are a lot of rocks and not estuaries. One interesting thing about Jacks is that at one spot they feed very well during the incoming tide, but feed very well on the outgoing tide in another spot about half an hour away. We hit them at the first spot during the incoming tide and crush them in the second spot later during the outgoing tide. It is also interesting how they never took poppers in one spot, but crush them in the other.

[@mylurebox]

Wow. Yeah that’s really interesting. They’re the kind of fish that keeps us guessing forever I spose. Stoked you enjoyed the video mate

[@angler_p]

Always interesting to watch your video, full of inspirations

[@mylurebox]

Joni Mancing nice to hear mate. That’s the idea for me

[@allthegearnoideafishing6992]

Another excellent clip. Thanks for the great tips.

[@mylurebox]

All the gear no idea fishing cheers mate. Stoked you got something from it

[@KANGSTAROO]

Love the longer vid mate!

[@mylurebox]

Good to hear man. I’ll keep putting em together

[@bradgear2705]

Awesome stuff mate cheers for all your tips

[@mylurebox]

Hope it helps get a few on the deck mate

[@nathanniclair7246]

Sick vid, your footage is getting hell good

[@mylurebox]

Nathan Niclair thanks Nathan. Great to cop that kinda feedback mate. Gets me keen to keep making em

[@mickl9567]

Another adrenaline thrill seeking adventure , well done mate !

[@mylurebox]

Cheers Mick. It’s a great time of year for em

[@shafiqabdmalek]

Awesome mate ur techique really impress the way u used yr BC

[@fishingadventureswithcj1708]

great vid

[@Hoodlum85]

Hey mate do you fish baffle creek at all?

[@cikknazzchannel]

nice catch sir...

[@chrisholt5001]

great stuff keep up the good work!!!! tight lines bra

[@mylurebox]

Cheers Chris. There’s plenty more coming ;)

[@reilleyporter7415]

Nice vid mate, You should do a video on your boat because it looks like such a good little river rat boat, especially with the casting decks that you have added in.

[@mylurebox]

Thanks for the heads up Reilley. I’ll do that ;) it’s awesome for it

[@reilleyporter7415]

@@mylurebox Ok thanks mate because I just thought that would be a great video and it's been one thing that I have been wondering about for a little while.

[@lukejtav7452]

Another great one John. Managed to grab some of those hooks online as a 4 pack, of four weights, designed for the Zerek shrimp.

[@mylurebox]

Sounds like the goods!

[@thomas_locke]

Where did you get them from mate?

[@lukejtav7452]

Thomas Locke www.anglerswarehouse.com.au/product_detail.asp?productnospaces=zerek_live_shrimp_hook_pack_11445 Grab some twist locks to mate.

[@lukejtav7452]

www.hookedonline.com.au/zerek-weighted-worm-hook-pack-for-5-inch-live-shri

[@darksavageyt3407]

Top shelf old mate I'm not religious but your a god champ ! GK customs pure work l use to work with him in the panel trade top bloke keep up your mad vids 👍

[@mylurebox]

Thanks a lot for taking the time to message me. Stoked you’re enjoying the vids ;)

[@chasingflathead3098]

Hi just mylurebox just wondering what rod and reel your using thanks

[@lukesfishing1439]

Love your vids man 🤟🎣

[@mylurebox]

Thanks Luke. Good to hear it mate

[@chontruong4073]

Awesome bud love your videos 👌👌👌

[@mylurebox]

Thanks mate

[@AttitudeAdjuster]

New Subscriber, What part of Australia are you in and where was this? I really enjoyed it very much and learned a lot of interesting things. Cheers Garry

[@patrickward8356]

Epic vid mate! I am always scared of throwing the 4.5 or 5 inch plastics for jacks, I worry they are to big and I won’t get any hits

[@mylurebox]

I love em hey.

[@nikkismith7154]

Legend !! You are a Boss. 👊 What size hooks would you recommend when skip casting your 4.5" Fish Arrow Flash J-shads?

[@mylurebox]

Cheers Nikki. I like the 4/0 1/6oz EWG hooks :)

[@jgunston]

Hey mate awesome vid!! Was just wondering what colour the molix shad you're using is called. Thanks mate 🤙

[@mylurebox]

Mate I can’t remember to be honest but there were 3 that I had annall worked a treat. The more natural looking silver and an olive one and then the obvious mullet with a red and yellow underside all the goods

[@FRERABRETZ1]

fantastic video mate and thank you again, i have he curado DC with 20lb and looking a whippier rod than the selection i have, could you please tell me the model Bass raider you are using, i just looked and there are about 8 varieties, cheers mate

[@mylurebox]

mate its a 510 bass raider 3-6kg

[@jaydatson5166]

Another ripper vid 🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘

[@mylurebox]

Stoked you rate it Jay. Thanks mate

[@stanboxa]

Great video mate, thank you very much! quick question, i have been fishing 40lb braid and leader for both plastics and HB's - do you think Jack's are influenced by leader size like bream for example? Many thanks

[@mylurebox]

Hi Stan. I reckon they are mate. They very rarely if ever get caught in nets which says a lot about their behaviour too. I usually run 20lb in clearer water. In the dirty stuff it’s not so much of an issue. Sometimes you need the heavy line to pull em clear of the cover though eh

[@MaCast]

Nice catch bro... A lot of fish mangrov jack, so rare these fish in my country, i'm indonesian, at borneo island

[@mylurebox]

Wow. That’s so cool that you’re watching my video from Borneo Island. The Mangrove Jacks are a tough fish to find here too. Such a great fish though so it’s all worth the time

[@roysinaga8720]

Di Makassar berlimpah Mangrove Jack bro @Ma& Cast

[@joeparziale7796]

What is the difference between that fish and a Grey Mangrove snapper in United States Florida ?

[@Friends.19166]

Cheers legend

[@wilbertnieves5342]

Miss to meny strikes but good vid bro.. Keep going..

[@mylurebox]

Thanks Will

[@dfino5438]

What raider rod are you using.

[@jefflumwan2675]

Enjoy your posts....I see lots of fish hits but missed hook ups...had the same problem with soft plastics....hints to try ...dont use hooks with weights underneath put weights in front if needed as you need the bite to push the barb clear...use the sharpest hooks you can find or sharpen them as well tight lines mate

[@zyeclark6418]

What is the braid you use called?

[@jasonhansen6727]

What rig are you using there?

[@debbiemyers8589]

Hey john I have noticed yourself and many others use primarily baitcasters for chasing jacks, are they a better option? I personally have never used a baitcaster always use a spinning reel and and an alvey for the beach. Would you recommend trying out a baitcaster combo or just stick with my spinning combos? What set up would you recommend? Thanks

[@zanderwhite7364]

Good question aye was wondering the same thing

[@upsidedahead]

Hiya bro. Very informative video. Thanks. I have a question, but it's off topic Just wondering if you had any recommendations of a trolling battery. I'm running a 45lb minn Kota electric motor (old town predator kayak minn kota set up). Any advice would be welcome. Thanks mate. Luc (northern NSW)

[@mylurebox]

Hi bro. My advice isn’t run of the mill on this. So it’d be worth talking with someone in the know. I don’t run deep AGM cycle batteries. They’re way too expensive for mine. I get second hbd truck batteries from boys who have to exchange em out and add in some inox battery conditioner and run them. I don’t run em down past 1/3 in a session and top charge em back up straight away. It works for me and us saved me a time of cash over the years cause I’ve got 5 or 6 at any one time. The best way to go now would probably be a 50-100 ah lithium battery set up though to be fair. As long as it’s reasonable price. Last for ages apparently.

[@markstanford7654]

Hi John, I’m just getting into skip casting “ love your videos by the way”! I have grabbed a packet of the molix 4.5” and found they skip great. Just wondering if the 3.5” skip just as well before I order a couple of packets or if I’m better off sticking with the larger ones, thanks mate.

[@mylurebox]

Hey bro. I reckon the larger ones for sure if you’re using a baitcaster. If you’re running a spinning outfit then the smaller ones also will be ok. Not as easy but still worth having. Good luck mate ;) it’s a game changer once you dial it in. Changed the way I enjoy Summer that’s for sure

[@markstanford7654]

Yeah sweet, I’m running a bait caster so I’ll order some more of the 4.5”. Gave them a run New Year’s Day found was getting success on my skip straight away. Where I have been struggling away with the z mans D swimz for a wile just trying the odd skip here and there. However Molix is a huge game changer, Barra seemed to like them also as by catch! Is there any other plastics you find would suit someone starting out, similar casting abilities to molix?

[@mylurebox]

Mark Stanford I love the 4.5’ Flash aarow J Shad ;)

[@markstanford7654]

Thanks John, I’ll grab a packet see how they go👌

[@nikkismith7154]

@@markstanford7654 How'd you go with them mate ?

[@lumberjaxe8910]

Great Videos, Hey Mate what Brand of Soft Plastic Shads were you using please.

[@mylurebox]

Hey mate. These were fish arrow flash J Shads in 4.5inch

[@lumberjaxe8910]

@@mylurebox Thanks for your Reply, and Tips, Hope to see you out on the water one day.

[@aussiecue]

Hey Mate, Ive started to practice this Skip casting and Ive come up against a problem. I get over run if I don't thumb the spool as soon as the plastic first hits the water. Allowing it to skip a few feet means I cant thumb until it's skipped and in the zone or aim point. To stop this I have to wind the spool break right up to a point where it will still cast but drastically shorter distance. I use a calcutta 101b running 20pnd braid on a shimano cranx Travel baitcaster 6'0" 6-10kg. Do you think it is correct to require more spool brake than what one would normally dial in?

[@mylurebox]

Hey mate. It definitely helps to feather the spool with your thumb to gently control it at the mat first moment of contact with the water. Having a lighter probably medium action or soft tip rod helps to load a skipping cast up. I’ll put another detailed video up in the coming weeks to nail down some more of the details around it. I run a 3-6kg rod. It’s a bit too light but good for that slinging action.

[@krestinehurtado3802]

we love your videos. we dont own a boat but can we catch a mangrove jack just landbased though?

[@mylurebox]

For sure. Use Google maps to find bridges and pressure points or rock walls where they might sit and have a go. Live baits might be a short cut to work out where they frequent and then test out your lure game once you’ve found some likely spots

[@krestinehurtado3802]

@@mylurebox thanks for the reply. hope you can also post videos on how to do effective land based fishing in the gold coast. much appreciated.

[@tristanwood2512]

nice! where you get ur molix shads?

[@mylurebox]

Hi Tristan. They’re hitting a lot of the better tackle stores at the moment. The TackleWarehouse. Tackle World Lawnton etc in Brissy.

[@chasingflathead3098]

Hi just wondering what you think of the mmd spash prawn for jacks?

[@mylurebox]

Mate they’re the go! Big or small they’re one of my favourites for sure

[@chasingflathead3098]

@@mylurebox ok great someone replied what size do you think thanks for replying

[@chasingflathead3098]

@@mylurebox also I’m looking for a bait caster and reel for about $400 and want to be fishing the mangroves for mangrove jack just wondering what rod and reel you think would be the best thanks Xavier

[@chasingflathead3098]

@@mylurebox would you use is over soft plastics?

[@chasingflathead3098]

@@mylurebox hi mate just goikg to buy some spash prawns for jacks tomorrow what size should I get thanks xavier

[@darrenfisherman3838]

Dam that looks fun

[@mylurebox]

Mate it’s memorable stuff. The take of those fish is insane

[@darrenfisherman3838]

mylurebox I got one ones yea they take off hard

[@warrencossell6461]

👍👍👍

[@sarahandjames1]

G’day John, what’s the name of the plastic rigged on your rod @ 6:54?

[@willshears2788]

Obsessive Motorcyclist yeah I was wondering that too

[@mylurebox]

Hey boys. It’s the new Molix RT Shad. 4.5 inch. They’re the goods. Only just arrived in the country so maybe not in many stores yet. TackleWarehouse in Bris most likely and Mossops at Cleveland too. Maybe Jones’ in Brissy.

[@sarahandjames1]

Thanks mate, much appreciated! They look the goods. For anyone else interested, tacklewarehouse.com.au has all the colours in stock of both the 3.5 and 4.5 inch models. Thanks again John, loving the longer vids!

[@willblucher1196]

G'day John, where did you film this?

[@mylurebox]

Gday Will. This was filmed in South East QLD.

[@declanwoollard3991]

Hey mate what is your setup that you are using to skip cast

[@mylurebox]

Hi Declan. I use a Shimano Bass Raider rod and a curado 200 7.1:1 gear ratio reel

[@declanwoollard3991]

@@mylurebox cheers

[@khakiarmy2676]

Jack Guru

[@FishingwithTomCronk]

check out the atomic seekers monster jigheads about 10 bucks for 6 of them

[@mylurebox]

Thanks Tom. I’ll take a good look

[@fishingdv7667]

Big mangrove jacks Like like like

[@mylurebox]

Good to hear mate ;) cheers

[@jamesbird5442]

Very easy watching.. I started making videos but it's weird talking to urself in the boat.

[@blakepaulger3042]

Do tt snake locks work fine?

[@mylurebox]

Yeah they’re ok in the lighter weights and a bigger trailing plastic helps too

[@blakepaulger3042]

@@mylurebox Yeah I bought some 1/4 4o, 5o and 6o will they be fine for 4 to 5 inch plastics?

[@mylurebox]

Blake Paulger yeah I reckon. If you find they’re a bit heavy early on, they’ll come in handy once you’ve found your style ;)

[@blakepaulger3042]

@@mylurebox thanks the tips I rigged one with a 5 inch zman grass kicker and when I get it good it looks like it is just sliding across the surface

[@shahidrqmeez269]

I will wait for your kind reply pls.

[@mylurebox]

Hey mate. A live whiting or mullet is your best bet for live bait :) live herring are also good.

[@jesseargeroscan9352]

Where are you fishing haha !????

[@davidraguse2106]

Hi great video ...you catch and release so why don't you take it to the next level and tag them ...a lot of information can be obtained

[@mylurebox]

Hi David, I’ve given it some thought in the past and didn’t end up getting it happening. Definitely something worth doing you’re right. We’ve run MJ comps in the past and have been looking at bringing it in as an option which would bring in bulk data opportunities

[@birdybro9403]

FAR KING AWESOME!

[@mylurebox]

Stoked to hear ur frothing it mate

[@artemis1172]

all the gear but no idea..

[@adriangray459]

Artemis you have to keep practicing my friend you will catch one day!😁