Bull Red Run Bob Hall Pier October 2018

The time is finally here! The Bull Reds have started running in Corpus. We head out to Bob Hall Pier with the Harrington 552, 724 and Double Wall Gators. The waves and current is ripping so we bust out the 8 oz surf weights and put on some cut mullet and skipjack. Not even 5 minutes after casting out we get our first run, that is when the video starts. Watch as we sling Big Lead to catch Big Reds in perfect conditions. Time for us guys in Corpus Christi to show the guys in Galveston that we fish in more wind, heavier current and bigger swells. 10/21/2018
#BullRedRun #BobHallPier #EliteAF #EliteAFFishing #AntiSocialFishingClub
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Gear:
10' Harrington 724
Penn 990 Mag
Momoi Hi-Catch 40lb
10' Harrinton 552
Daiwa Sealine X-Sha 50
Momoi Hi-Catch 40lb
10' Double Wall Gator
Avet HXW 5/2 2 Speed
Momoi Hi-Catch 40lb
10' Double Wall Gator
Penn 4/0
Momoi Hi-Catch 40lb
Eastaboga Bogagrip 315 Model (15lb Model)
Hookset Pro Series Wading Belt
Stinky Pants Fishing Stringers and Boga Float
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Location: Bob Hall Pier
Condtions: Cloudy
Wind: NW 20-25 mph
Ambient Temp: 60°F
Water Temp: 63°F
Pattern: 8 oz surf weight and cut skipjack and mullet

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

Slinging Big Lead and catching Big Reds!

[@isaacmelendez8202]

Matt's Saltwater Fishing size rod you using bud?

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

@@isaacmelendez8202 they are all 10'. The 552 is a 50lb class rod, the 724 is a 40lb class and the 2 double wall gators I would guess 60lb class.

[@BeachBomberFishing]

hell yea elite bros af

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks Beach, I really appreciate it! Now as soon as the digi camo shirts come in I bet we are gonna start slaying the Bull Reds even more!

[@lmnopotay7433]

Dam, even that little Lady put me to shame.

_This place is incredible Congratulations, beautiful fishing!_ _Hugs and good_ *Fishing!!!* 👍🎣🐟🐠😎

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks for watching! It sure was a great day out there.

[@johnchipman899]

What kind of setup of your are you using

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

10' Harrington 724 Penn 990 Mag Momoi Hi-Catch 40lb 10' Harrinton 552 Daiwa Sealine X-Sha 50 Momoi Hi-Catch 40lb 10' Double Wall Gator Avet HXW 5/2 2 Speed Momoi Hi-Catch 40lb 10' Double Wall Gator Penn 4/0 Momoi Hi-Catch 40lb We make our own 6' casting leaders and 8oz spider weights.

[@josepena5720]

Lol

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@wraith696969]

Dad! Dad? Dad!?!? I dooooon give a 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. My pop too👍🏻

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

We gotta get after him or else he won't get up and help. 😂

[@wraith696969]

Matt's Saltwater Fishing heading down there reeeeeeeal soon to wet a few lines... hope to see y’all.JJ

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

@@wraith696969 we will be out there when the Bull Reds are biting.

[@wraith696969]

Matt's Saltwater Fishing being such a googan where do y’all get your reports so I can plan that limited time down there?

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

@@wraith696969 usually they start running in October and November. I would try and fish when the cold fronts are coming in.

[@trippyman3144]

Matt you think a ugly stick Big Water 10 foot casting rod would work for bull reds

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

Yeah it should work according to the specs. The main thing is the line rating and lure rating. Last thing you want is to be casting an 8oz weight and the rod breaks.

[@trippyman3144]

Matt's Saltwater Fishing do you have any rod recommendations I’m gonna put a Penn Jigmaster 500 on it

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

@@trippyman3144 the Ugly stik should work. The Jigmaster 500 is a good little reel. I hear the Daiwa surf rods are pretty good and the Ocean Master from Bass Pro. If I was gonna go the custom route I would probably build on a 1042. $135 for blank, $100 guides, $30 reel seat, $20 grips and then have someone build/wrap it for ~$150 depending on what you want.

[@trippyman3144]

Matt's Saltwater Fishing that’s per plank right how much you think in all to built a custom rod

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

@@trippyman3144 yeah $135 just for the 1042 blank nothing else. For a complete build I would say somewhere around $450. Some people charge more or less to build the rod depending on what kind of wrap you want on it. If you just want the rod built with no fancy wrap like you see on our rods then it should cost less than if you got a wrap like ours. If you keep your eyes open you might get some Black Friday sales on either the blank or some of the parts. You don't need a pretty rod to catch fish though. All the rods we are using are 20 years old. The Harrington blanks are even older than that. If you take care of your stuff it will last so you can pass on to your kids. Something to keep in mind.

[@taramccaskill6312]

Great catches! What rods are you using? I really like them. Custom?

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

Thank you. First rod is a Harrington 724, second rod is a Harrington 552, third rod is a Double Wall Gator and Fourth rod is a Double Wall Gator. Yes all custom built by No Limit Custom Rods. If you have any other questions feel free to ask.

[@taramccaskill6312]

@@MattsSaltwaterFishing Thanks! Ill have to give them a call! I saw you catching smacks on a popper but I have never found one that at works. Could you point me in the right direction? I've got chug n spook currently in couple colors.

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

@@taramccaskill6312 if you want to just catch smacks then I recommend just throwing a 1oz mann-o-lure or spoon. You can also use a Yozuri 3DS minnow or similar lure. If you want to specifically target them on top then just keep throwing that chug n spook or a small popper like the Tsunami Surface Blaster 4.75".

[@taramccaskill6312]

@@MattsSaltwaterFishing thank you! You rock!

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

@@taramccaskill6312 lol thanks and good luck! The window is closing down for those pelagic species.

[@TexasFinChasers]

Nice.... too bad they weren’t active last weekend when we meet you guys at bob hall.

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

Yeah, that's usually when they are fired up. It was really good to meet y'all out there. Hopefully next time y'all come down the bite is better.

[@MADFISHINREELS]

MAN!! Solid fishing Bro! That pelican almost got away with some bait! Lol What were y'all using for bait?

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

Thank you sir I appreciate it! Yeah that Pelican almost took a 14/0 circle hook to the bill lol. Cut skipjack and mullet.

[@trigfishing5058]

What dose jack emm up daddy even !!!?????mean I was saying it yesterday and Cheryl was just laughing

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

😂 it's just something our dad always says. It means to basically fight the fish good/hard. Where as some people like to "play out" a fish and get him tired and all that, we like to crank up the drag and get them in ASAP. Hence kicking 'em up! Lol

[@AJOutdoors1]

Looks like a nice day of catching! I subscribed.

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

It was a blast! We had been waiting for the Bull Reds to start showing up. Thanks for subscribing I will be sure to check out your channel too!

[@AJOutdoors1]

@@MattsSaltwaterFishing Yeah them bulls can wear you out! We're heading down in a couple weeks to see if we can find them.

[@CarlitoCPili]

Love watching your vid matt..where is this place?nearly got that bird huh.

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

Thank you! Yeah that Pelican was getting on my nerves 😂 this is at Bob Hall Pier in Corpus Christi, Texas.

[@earthboundalchemy4795]

Awesome catch. That thing looked prehistoric.

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks! They are a lot of fun to catch especially when they are in that strong current and big swells.

[@geekroel]

Hey Matt, It was nice talking to you last nite, Keep the Vids coming!

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

Thank you for the kind words. It was really nice to meet you as well! I always enjoy talking to people about fishing. We ended up not catching anything last night but we tried! Lol. Hopefully next time you come down the Bull Reds are biting.

[@jwhit8841]

Sealine is a beast. I’ve had mine for 15+ years and it’s still sick, I need to start using it again.

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

It's a great reel especially for the money. It casts that 8 and bait great.

[@trippyman3144]

Heading down tomorrow gonna be fishing hard

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

Good luck! We tried it this afternoon/night but didn't have any luck.

[@trippyman3144]

Thx is the water really rough right now?

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

@@trippyman3144 I wish it was. Usually the Bull Red bite is better when it is rough, windy and the current is strong.

[@trippyman3144]

Matt's Saltwater Fishing ya that’s why I ask so is the water clear and flat?

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

@@trippyman3144 last night the water was dirty (brown) but it wasn't flat cause the wind was 20mph. The wind died down today so it shouldn't be bad.

[@johnnycortez5959]

Hey bro are you running straight mono on your reels? Or have a top shot on braid?

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

They are all straight 40lb mono.

[@johnnycortez5959]

@@MattsSaltwaterFishing Yea bro I run mono also. But I been going bk and forth with the idea of running braid. Mainly for more yards but idk yet..

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

@@johnnycortez5959 if you are using a smaller reel and think you might hook up to a nice sized shark then yeah you might want some braid. With the 4/0 holding about 400 yards of 40lb mono, and the wide 4/0 and Avet HXW holding about 500 yards of 40lb mono we're good to go.

[@johnnycortez5959]

@@MattsSaltwaterFishing Well I am mainly concerned with my two sealines. They are a size thirty. I run 20lb mono. And it actually works well in the channels for drum. Of course I work the drag. But I just purchased a pretty cool Penn squall 15. That one has me thinking.

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

@@johnnycortez5959 if you plan on going for 5'-6' sharks then maybe braid. For Bull Reds and Black Drum you don't really need a lot of line capacity

[@staysaltyproductions4641]

Slay fest bro

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks man we had a blast. It was about time they started showing up.

[@abelcastrojr4557]

Uh oh the bob hall run is epic 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

It's starting up! Need another cold front to come in though.

[@trippyman3144]

Good video man !!! Would you recommend a avet mxl g2 or avet lx g2?

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

Personally I would go with the LX because I like to use mono and the LX would probably hold about 300 yards of 40lb mono. The MX would be fine for pier fishing as well just depends what size reel you personally want. I am using the Avet HXW 5/2 which holds about 500 yards of 40lb mono which is obviously overkill for Bull Reds but if I hook that 6' or 7' Bull Shark I should be fine.

[@trippyman3144]

Matt's Saltwater Fishing fishing thanks everyone I have talked to said they catch huge sharks all the time out there . I don’t believe them I have never seen a big shark at BHP casting before. What’s your biggest bull red and shark and how many big ones?

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

@@trippyman3144 my biggest Bull Red is probably 47" or 48" and shark is about a 5' Blacktip (I don't target sharks). My dad, brother and friends have caught 6'+ sharks during Bull Red season on castout baits with 4/0s and wide 4/0s.

[@trippyman3144]

Matt's Saltwater Fishing so how’s that senator 4/0 cast?

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

@@trippyman3144 it casts great. Check out this quick clip of me casting the wide 4/0. m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2052693354788259&id=100001428420492

[@jimmywilkinson9190]

The weather should be perfect for this weekend here in Corpus anyway thats what Dale Nelson just said !

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

Yes sir, that is what it is looking like. I am thinking about going wadefishing this weekend. Haven't been in awhile.

[@jimmywilkinson9190]

I mite go to the Lexington Sunday , try some live shrimp from Jaines

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

@@jimmywilkinson9190 I heard that people were catching some Black Drum out there. Good luck!

[@jimmywilkinson9190]

Ill bring My Penn

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

@@jimmywilkinson9190 the trusty Penn.

[@trippyman3144]

Can you please do a rod holder “how to” dope video like always ❤️

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

Thank you, I appreciate it! Yeah we need to make some new ones. Step 1: don't forget the rod holders.😂 had to use the rod holders we use for the slide line.

[@trippyman3144]

Matt's Saltwater lol that must have suck

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

@@trippyman3144 not too big of a deal. With the other rod holders it is easier to go over/under other rods and easier to setup (just put the spike in the hole).