How To Catch Redfish, Snook, & Grouper (WITHOUT LIVE BAIT)

[@Saltstrong]

You can get the Slam Shady paddletail here: bit.ly/2JqqRTS

[@jricherts99]

Otis is best fishing partner doesn't talk all day and is excited Everytime you catch one

[@HereComeMrCee-Jay]

Ha, he's annoying me like crazy and I'm not even the one that's constantly bumped and jostled. No way I'd want to put up with that kind of behavior. But to each his own; if that doesn't bother you and you enjoy his company... then great!.

[@Maritza1204]

Otis is so cute!!! He gets all excited when he hears the drag 😄😄😄

[@Saltstrong]

He def gets excited when the drag is screaming! Here's a link to see more fun videos with Otis on the boat in case you want to see more of him in action: www.saltstrong.com/article_categories/otis/

[@Maritza1204]

Too cute!!! Odis is his good luck charm ❤

[@houla]

I have a Catahoula dog that reacts like Otis x10. She's a pain in the ass, but there's something special about having a pooch that gets as excited (or more) about hooking up as you do....😀

[@Soily55]

Love your dog!! He waits for the water to break and then he ready!!!!

[@TheMass33]

Otis makes me nervous. Lol

[@Saltstrong]

Me too. But I feel more comfortable with him out there on the boat than when going to a dog park where some of those dogs play very rough.

[@mikeryan6277]

@@Saltstrong I'll bet Otis is more comfortable too.

[@jemhidiahssj4114]

just train him to stay back till the hook is out

[@nukimo2967]

I know this was a while ago but I wanted to say “Thanks” for the video & tips! Love your relationship with Otis! I used to always fish with my best fur-buddy❣️ Would love to see more of Otis! If I may offer a suggestion. Please, get Otis his own life vest. He almost slipped in a couple times. It only takes one time. Sure he can swim but it you both went in & the boat veered away, you could get to the boat, get yourself in & go get Otis. Throw in some panic & age & Otis could be in trouble. Also if your both in the drink. Do you realize how hard it would be to lift Otis into the boat? Then try & get yourself in? You may wanna get &/or wear a minimal vest for yourself. If you fell in, chances are Otis would jump in to save you, his best friend! Just trying to make sure you’ll always leave together & be able to look back & laugh❣️

[@stephenmcquillan8815]

Like these new techniques your showing us. And I like how you test your theory to see the factual side. Don't need the most expensive stuff ie fluro to get those nice fish that hold up in the mangroves. I never knew mono can hold up better then fluro. Good stuff 👍

[@texassaltwaterlife4374]

Otis really reacts to the noise of the reel but he does listen to most of your commends ....lol great vid

[@fishinghuntingliving6686]

Thanks Luke. With the weather this weekend not being great for offshore fishing, I may try some inshore fishing this weekend.

[@Saltstrong]

We hope you have a blast out on the water this weekend!

[@Roscoe0790]

Great video man, appreciate the tips! I fish a lot of brackish water in the Jacksonville Florida area, and have been playing around with colors to see what works best for the Reds. I’m going to give this white with the sparkles a try and see how it does. Tight lines my friend!

[@tundralife2024]

Hey hit me up I'm in nocatee I go out all the time

[@elgaoudy4255]

Greetings to you, Your Honor is a wonderful and beautiful forum, and I am one of your followers, and I learned everything about fishing from a long time ago

[@adamm6414]

Great video, I was just as excited as Otis! Lol

Good Morning! What an amazing place, wonderful to fish, Congratulations Beautiful Video I loved it. *Hug!!!* 👍😊🎣🐟🐠😎

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks Suellen!

[@texan8739]

Great vid. Try by the pier you can catch some really big snook, reds and drums I’m over in Cape Coral and come out that way almost every weekend. Sanibel has some nice sized trouts and grouper under the bridges.

[@joshuanattinger9694]

Tarpon Bay is awesome.

[@PanhandlePrepping]

Hey Luke, it’s hurricane season and Tropical Storm Barry is heading for the Gulf Coast. Here in Pensacola, we deal with Tropical Storms and hurricanes quite often - not sure how much your area gets impacted. Would you consider doing a video about how tropical storms and hurricanes affect inshore and surf fishing, both before and after the storm? Thanks so much and keep up the great work.

[@Saltstrong]

The pressure changes both before and after the big systems will often trigger a good bite. I prefer after they leave because all of the runoff will ensure that there is a lot of current which will typically generate feeding activity.

[@tundralife2024]

What part of Florida are you in? I'm in nocatee Florida I fish ICWW all the time . And I absolutely love you videos. They have helped me so much thank you!! And please keep them coming.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the support!

[@bridgettwilliams6329]

Awesome video, as always. I'm still new to saltwater fishing. This is the perfect info for me. Tyvm.

[@Saltstrong]

Glad to see that you enjoyed this video!

[@hillshepardson9537]

Thanks so much for getting back with me..Your videos are so informative...lastly, I’m trying to decide which spinning rod to get..TFO inshore 7’ rod or the All Star 7’6” med lite rod ( when I can ever get one, never seem to be in stock)....what are your thoughts?...Thanks so much!

[@johnjimenez925]

99% of my fishing from land. So instead of changing spots at what point do you feel changing the lure is what's needed before just giving up on the spot altogether?

[@Saltstrong]

I'll change lures only after I try as much productive looking water as I can while trying various different retrieve styles/tempos without getting any strike in most cases assuming that I'm using a lure that I am confident in generating strikes for the given conditions (depth, current, structure, etc.)

[@kerryrod17]

Otis is one great Dog! I would never leave him home to go fishing!

[@mangamike6855]

Did I just hear you say you mover to bokeelia?! Finally you're fishing pine island and I live near you now. I fish matlacha all week and I cant wait to watch your new videos now

[@Saltstrong]

Yes. I'll be in Bokeelia for most of this summer.

[@mangamike6855]

@@Saltstrong that's awesome! If you ever need a partner I'll come fish with ya haha

[@luisoar1277]

Gotta love your fishing partner! 😂

[@davidatkins6919]

Heck, Otis is much better now - I think he's learning to not jump over-board after those fish, he still gets excited but he is a cool buddy....

[@Saltstrong]

He is definitely better, but he still has a lot of room to improve:)

[@stedyone1090]

Just ordered trout eyes and slam shadyside. Does Zman sell 6" paddle tails? Love your shows. Otis is the best part. Lol

[@Saltstrong]

Yes, Zman does have some paddletails that are 6"... I believe that their PaddlerZ line has that size as well as their larger one which I believe is called grass kickerz.

[@davem145mxr]

Welcome to our area hope to see you out there someday

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks David! If you see a big yellow lab in a 17 ft Maverick, please do not hesitate to flag me down.

[@davem145mxr]

Salt Strong will do I’m without a boat right now but I get out there every now & then

[@thegreatdetector2942]

That’s one good dog! He is so into it!

[@Saltstrong]

He sure makes each trip more of an adventure! Here's a link to see the fishing reports where he's out on the boat having fun in case interested: www.saltstrong.com/article_categories/otis/

[@visualedtech]

I use Ande Ghost Mono as my leader material. It is inexpensive and nearly invisible when I tested it against Fluorocarbon. You must teach OTIS how to net the fish for you. Your having all the fun.

[@Saltstrong]

Haha! I wish that Otis could be helpful in landing fish:)

[@SurviveExtinction]

Honestly, I just need that shirt! Haha. Great vid man

[@Saltstrong]

Here's a link to get that hooded shirt: shop.saltstrong.com/collections/performance-hoodies/products/strong-angler-performance-hoodie

[@FishFactsTV]

Looks like a solid day

[@southernstarresources2231]

GREAT VIDEO MAN!! Thanks for the tip 👍👍

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks! Glad to see that you enjoyed this video.

[@timothyroche6445]

good puppy dog , brings ya luck

[@Cayden_pb04]

I put 40ib leader on my slammer yesterday caught my pb snook on a mackerel lure frayed my line posted in fb page

[@floridabmw3150]

Otis loves him some fishing lol.

[@Saltstrong]

Here sure does!

[@fredwienbarg5051]

I love your dog!

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks! Here's a link to see a lot of fishing videos with Otis in case you haven't yet seen them: www.saltstrong.com/article_categories/otis/

[@frogliza9977]

How do you like that Daiwa Fuego? I have one and I love it but have never used it in the salt. How does it hold up?

[@Saltstrong]

I have enjoyed using the Fuego so far for inshore saltwater fishing.

[@douglashammon1]

I just bought some 4", but you never mentioned what size you were using, I am assuming 3"?

[@ryanmoore5995]

What rod and reel setup are you using?

[@Saltstrong]

I just added an Equipment section in the full post on our website to show those details along with respective links to their individual review posts (just above the Conclusion section towards the bottom): www.saltstrong.com/articles/catching-inshore-fish-on-artificials/

[@shannonbonik5160]

I have seen your tests but from what I seen you only use seaguar flouro have you thought about trying different brands? Seaguar is soft and does seem to cut easier but I have found bass pro shops brand had better abrasion resistance just touching it you can tell it is stiffer.

[@Saltstrong]

Yes, we have tested a variety of different lines. Here's a link to see a listing of line articles to see which ones have been tested so far: www.saltstrong.com/article_categories/fishing-lines/

[@cabuelprota]

I used 20lbs power pro and 40lbs leader do i need to used a 20lbs leader??

[@jeffbobjoe3852]

Cabu Elprota no

[@cabuelprota]

@@jeffbobjoe3852 thank you

[@stedyone1090]

In the mangroves I use 40 pound leader. It won't break, scuff, or get cut by mangroves as easy. 20 is fine in open water.

[@Saltstrong]

It depends on what you're targeting. Unless the current is very strong, I stick with 10 lb braid main line with 20 to 30 lb leader (20 for reds and trout... 30 when targeting snook) as long as I'm focused on catching slot sized fish.

[@csmats5374]

Your dog lacks thumbs so he can't fish with rod and reel, but he's still totally into it and that's cool.

[@PristineFloridaFishing]

How/where do you set your camera when fishing solo?

[@Saltstrong]

I built a DIY pole mount that fits in a rod holder on the side of my console.

[@Robert-zb5ep]

Love that Otis.....

[@hillshepardson9537]

Do you ever fish with braided line?

[@Saltstrong]

Yes, I use braid 99% of the time for my mainline. I was using 10 lb braid in this video with a 20 lb mono leader.

[@TheRussianZombie]

Mans best friend

[@jelly_fishing]

Great video

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks Pablo!

[@ginarperez]

Otis 🐾🐶

[@noweepersfinally9747]

This is all well and good..... if you have a boat.

[@Saltstrong]

These paddle tail lures are my favorite for wade fishing too. Here's one of our original videos showing a slam caught on a paddle tail this size all from one spot without a boat: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJOwfWh8prugr7s

[@gonorrheadischarges3021]

How many times you went swimming because your dog?...

[@paulalbert2496]

Otis is cool.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks! Here's a link to see the full list of fishing trips where he's been out on the boat "helping" catch some fish in case you'd like to see more of him in action: www.saltstrong.com/article_categories/otis/

[@chrissmith-fp6dw]

Good Doggo 12/10

[@mehmetdtx]

Otis is like (after throwing fish back to the water).. what the heck!?

[@Saltstrong]

Haha! Very true.

[@777Dsanchez]

I LOVE Otis!...hahaha

[@keithxiong4863]

Love Otis

[@Saltstrong]

Here's a link to see the top videos with Otis on the boat in case you'd like to see more: www.saltstrong.com/article_categories/otis/

[@JamesJReid]

thank you

[@Saltstrong]

Our pleasure James!

[@ckfamilyhomestead]

Awesome

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for watching!

[@iam_swayv7651]

I’m in Cape Coral we gotta cast together

[@jamesa9lpiopatton419]

Hah like the dog I also have a dog that hets excited with a catxj

[@Saltstrong]

🤣🤣🤣

[@paddleandhook]

Otis is going to need a life vest if you go ocean fishing lol

[@Saltstrong]

Haha! Very true. We haven't taken him offshore yet, but certainly will at some point. Here's a link to see the videos he has been featured in so far in case you'd like to see more: www.saltstrong.com/article_categories/otis/

[@jackmiller6447]

👏

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks Jack!

[@Heartgator]

Otis needs a bone! Awesome Lab

[@Saltstrong]

Glad to see that you're enjoying Otis' antics out on the boat! Here's a link to see a list of videos he has been featured in: www.saltstrong.com/article_categories/otis/

[@malissajames7818]

Otis should learn boat manners...lawd he makes me nervous!

[@genecoffman3577]

How often does that goofy dog fall in the water?

[@Saltstrong]

Not much anymore, but he used to all the time. Here's a listing of the tips we've done with Otis in the boat in case you'd like to see him in action over time: www.saltstrong.com/article_categories/otis/

[@kylewalker7072]

get a foot control troll motor

[@Saltstrong]

That would be trouble when fishing with Otis because he'd be stepping all over it:)

[@TheWicklunds25]

Otis says no to catch and release...

[@Saltstrong]

He likes catch, lick, and release fishing:)

[@TheWicklunds25]

X(

[@teamsmith3314]

Couldn’t get through this vid ... Otis stressed me out ... lol

[@Saltstrong]

Haha! He def stresses me out when having him on the boat:)

[@NJK817]

👥👍

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the support!

[@jeffbobjoe3852]

MONO IS NOT BETTER THAN FLORO!!!!!!! mono weakens when in water do another test with both lines in the water the floro should win

[@Saltstrong]

I have repeated multiple mono vs. fluoro experiments with lines that were soaked in water for multiple hours, and mono has won every time in terms of abrasion.

[@jeffbobjoe3852]

Salt Strong 🤭