One of Those Days! - Chasing Mangrove Jack

[@daveychipsngravy]

Love goin back over old videos and picking up on stuff I missed previously or have since experienced and now know the importance of applying techniques. Always a wealth of information and knowledge thanks John

[@stirlingmeredith5024]

John - absolutely love your enthusiasm and your willingness to share your knowledge and experience . Always looking forward to your next video so keep up the good work. I love my trout trolling in the Snowy mountains but would love to have more opportunity to chase flatties and bream on the NSW south coast. Such is life!

[@mylurebox]

Thanks for watching and your support for my vids Stirling. I fished the Snowys when I first learnt as a 3yo. What a stunning place to be :)

[@anthonysmith8912]

Been busy fighting fires, great to take 5 and get keen watching your videos . Great stuff 👍

[@bensbassnbarra9098]

Thank you so much for all of these videos 👍🤟

[@waynemee8920]

You're a maniac. I miss the days where i was that keen. Too many hobbies, too bigger boat. Family life is busy and a pinched nerve in my shoulder means I'm no chance at the moment.

[@kitzangler]

Beautiful place

[@91harryd]

Awsome vid John. Getting me really keen to get back out and try some skip casting. Can't wait for the next one.

[@pedrothefisherman5029]

Thanks for the great tips. No fish , so what ! You're out on the water doing what you love. Don't stop 'cause I need the motivation !

[@mylurebox]

Hahaha. Brilliant stuff Pedro. You never regret a fish ;)

[@far_canalfishing3579]

Mate that footage at the start was epic, also top job on vid couldnt look away as full of content and entertaining, cheers mate once again thankyou

[@wilmeyer8536]

sick video johnny love your froth level stay psyched

[@peteh7966]

Good one John, informative and entertaining as always. Even when it's a blank session, you still seem to have fun. Thanks.

[@mylurebox]

It’s sometimes a tougher video to post but like you said it’s always a fun fish. I kinda care less these days but mostly cause I just enjoy the casting side of it all and playing with the lures. Hahah. Sounds like a Jack Tragic past the point of no return I suppose.

[@jaydatson2750]

Another unreal vid john love your work always getvme pumped for the next sesh 🤙

[@Michael55678]

Thanks for going into more on the snake lock will help... Great Vid.

[@brendanstockwin6460]

FROTHIN 🤙 always on your vids John so many hits on those red dogs they just wouldn't commit I was getting a tingle up my spine in anticipation of hook up love work old mate 👍

[@mylurebox]

Thanks for watching Brendan. Stoked you’re frothing the Jacks too mate

[@joshkelly2794]

Seriously loving the videos! Please keep them coming 👍🏼

[@mylurebox]

Thanks a lot for tuning in and taking the time to share your thoughts Josh. Cheers

[@adamcampbell3452]

Love the long format vids bro , especially the rundown of gear and rigging techniques. Keep up the chase for the early season jacks nan , will be watching for sure

[@mylurebox]

Cheers mate. I love the chase early season eh. Especially watching things change as the bait fills up the creeks

[@itsnotcasper5535]

An amazing river system. I grew up fishing this system caught most of my best fish here.

[@Off_The_Top_Fishing]

Thanks for sharing mate! Keep them coming!!

[@brendanmarchantmusic1380]

Awesome even though you didn't catch anything I was on the edge of my seat anticipating that strike great tips as well great video

[@mylurebox]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment mate. Stoked you’re enjoying it

[@brendanmarchantmusic1380]

@@mylurebox no worries great content

[@samthemanfish6903]

No fish on board but plenty of strikes get the blood pumping! Loving the vids and longer format mate. Will we see you on the local reefs jet ski fishing this mackerel season?

[@gunhoadventures9772]

Man that first jack take on the MD prawn 🍤 was a good fish! Dam! ... the swirl behind the fish was a solid fish man......jeeez my nerves even watching your videos...😂

[@brodie.mccabe]

40 + hours of skipping in the past 2 weeks up the back of tweed, still no love. This video makes me feel a little better hahah. 🤙🏽

[@mylurebox]

Mate those sections are so damn hit’n’miss it really does sting. Plenty of hours for me too but I just love the casting practice

[@brodie.mccabe]

Something extremely satisfy when you nail the perfect skip cast 😂

[@73hqstato]

Another great vid mate, the jacks can be tough. Keep up the good stuff 🤙

[@mylurebox]

Cheers mate. The grind through donuts is def. real ;)

[@khakiarmy2676]

So good, your froth level is epic. Yew

[@kcidsirhc1169]

lovin your vids mate.

[@simjuk4764]

I feel your frustration mate, had a similar session recently chasing bass. I think you may hold the record for most casts in 1 minute chasing that school. Hahaha. Love.your work brother. Keep'em up.

[@mylurebox]

Hahaha. Great stuff mate. Quick draws for sure

[@josephjones4723]

Hard luck m8 sure you will smash a few in the next video. Still exciting to watch

[@gt7316]

You tried superglue on the head of the plastic to stop it sliding back?

[@mylurebox]

I have at times and it does work. Sometimes it can eat at the plastic and make a mess once it’s hardened parts but it’s useful for sure I reckon.

[@wyomin50ball]

yeah, days. i’ve lots of days liked that.

[@leviluvslexi]

Such a good point about matching your retrieve to the tidal flow.

[@mylurebox]

It def. pays for me ;)

[@sammccurtayne7345]

Once again mate awesome video just watched it at smoko gunna have to drop the boat in the sarvo and chase a few

[@mylurebox]

Hahaa. Great stuff Sam ;) this time of year is that fun eh

[@fusionxti]

Great vid mate. Cant wait to see my hooks in one of those plastics 😉

[@mylurebox]

Cheers mate. Won’t be long. My brother picked me up last week so we’ll be throwing em soon as

[@tonypaine4958]

Always get something out of your vids. Looking forward to the next one

[@trentchew1033]

Awesome video as always mate... Love the longer video and all the info you share. With you MMD prawn, what type of outfit are you using to throw it? My spinning out fit i use for jacks is a 6'4'' 4-9kg rod with a 3000 stradic ci4 20lb sufix and i feel that my set up is to heavy to throw such a light lure, and i dont get very much casting distance. Im a kayak fisherman so i can only take 2 set ups with me, my other set up is a baitcaster in a similar weight range, just a much shorter rod. My braid is a couple of years old now, due for replacement, maybe fresh braid might help with casting distance? Keep up the awesome videos mate....hope to see you onto a monster jack soon!

[@mwjc5818]

What's your opinion on scents for soft plastics? ever used them, if not why?

[@mylurebox]

They’re go mate ;) if you’re fishing slowly or with stalling to pull fish in then they’re not gonna hurt. Only help I reckon :) for burning quick retrieves maybe not so much. I use em

[@mwjc5818]

@@mylurebox awesome, thanks mate appreciate the info. I'm yet to land a jack or bass yet and will try almost anything at this stage. Love your videos, very informative. Also do you find the barometer affects the jacks biting much?

[@thor_6886]

I always forget (living in NZ) how early it gets light over in SE Queensland in summer, and you don't have daylight saving. Crazy. Mind you, you can get out on the water for a pre-work fish. Not a bad start to any day. Do you dump everything and then clean up after work (washing the motor through etc?).

[@mylurebox]

Mate truth be told I haven’t washed that poor motor down since the end of last season. Once she comes out of hibination over winter, if at all, she gets hammered. Might bite me in the bum but she’s been humming for 12years.

[@thor_6886]

@@mylurebox Geez, that's amazing. The insides might be corroded to hell, but what you can't see can't hurt you!! The other thing i like about your short-time vids is that we get to see what you put on if you had to choose 2 or 3 lures. Crossy's, the Diezel and the prawn. Enough said.

[@simonlee8327]

Dawn patrols are the best have you looked at a drone to add some wide shoots , add some drama.

[@mylurebox]

The drone is coming soon mate. Maybe for Chrissy I reckon ;)

[@baileylegge225]

Love the into again👍

[@mylurebox]

Thanks Bailey. I’m slowly changing things up with some of these longer vids and it’s been fun to do mate. Cheers.

[@Perdente12]

Hey John, love the video. Been trying to find your kayakers guide to the Gold Coast DVD for a while but can't seem to find one. Any ideas where I can get one? Cheers mate.

[@mylurebox]

Hi mate. I can send you one. You can order through here. Cheers. johncostello.selz.com/item/5a2802dcca4c9d02bcf845cd

[@djhinormas959]

love this video style mate :) really does feel like were in the boat on a session with ya :)

[@6knots6]

thanks for the video john, I'm now going to buy some more lures

[@mylurebox]

Hahha. Brilliant stuff mate ;)

[@CaptainBax]

Fishing can be so frustrating at times but seeing them show some interest is enough to keep you coming back for more... a bit like me waiting for your next vid :). May I ask which model Raider are you using John ? & have you ever thought about painting the heads on those Snake Locks & maybe sticking some eyes on them. Oh! and did you cop any storms down your way the other day, we had trees falling down left, right & centre up my way from a storm that went through. I haven't be up the creeks as yet but I'm thinking there should be plenty of new cover around for jacks to hide out in.

[@mylurebox]

Hey mate. Thanks for your support as always with my videos ;) it’s a Bass Raider 3-6kg I’m pretty sure. Def 5’10 in length.

[@mylurebox]

We haven’t copped enough rain and carnage yet for the trees to drop enough really. Waiting for it eh

[@CaptainBax]

@@mylurebox No worries John I'm a regular now, although I still have a few of your older vids to catch up on. I see BCF have the Zerek Fish Traps in stock now and I believe they are planning on expanding the range of Bassday lures... well let's hope, Sugapen has quietly gained a reputation.

[@1Brengun]

Sorry but I am insanely happy even you an expert can cop a donut. I finally caught a flattie today. Not sure what I was doing so wrong the last 4 days. It was easy today. Weird huh?

[@FISHINGTHESPOTPR]

Nicee. Hi from puertorico 🎣🎣🤙🤙

[@mylurebox]

Hi mate. Thanks for watching ;)

[@luckyfishingadventures8678]

Great video hope to see you on the water one day

[@mylurebox]

Make sure you come say Gday when it happens Lucano;)

[@luckyfishingadventures8678]

Sure will

[@sammccurtayne7345]

Hey mate what weight on snake locks is 3/8 ok

[@mylurebox]

Yeah mate. 3/8 is perfect for Jack and Trev

[@sammccurtayne7345]

@@mylurebox thanks John. Trevs are underrated. Getting close to jack season. Or would you say it's already started

[@mylurebox]

They’ll be there mate. Just depends on how hard you get after Em and how you approach it. The warmer water the better this time of year

[@sammccurtayne7345]

Heading out early this morning mate gunna get into a few thanks for all the inspiration 🙌

[@redring9541]

Sick vid may I ask what rod u are using ? The rod with the short butt is was a Shimano

[@mylurebox]

It’s a cut down Shimano Classix Snapper rod. I think it’s 5-7kg or so

[@mylurebox]

It had an extra long Butt that’s no good for whipping about pontoons.. it was catching my arms

[@lachlanhunt4728]

Sick vid mate

[@mylurebox]

Cheers Lachy. Thanks for watching

[@steiny3353]

I think I just watched a video of you cleaning a 4x4 after a fortnight at Frazer with your family? I thought i had seen other videos of yours.

[@mylurebox]

Yeah that was mine Graham ;) really just the only 4x4 video I’ve put together though

[@steiny3353]

@@mylurebox Yeah, I didn't mean other 4x4 videos. more fishing.lol

[@SCFAustralia]

Epic mate!

[@mylurebox]

Cheers bro. ;)

[@outdoortherapy6596]

what size tinny do you use for this style of fishing?

[@mylurebox]

I’m in a 3.7m Quintrex Traveller. It’s the business.

[@chefharold25]

Hi mate im a keen hobie fisho wont you mind sharing that boat ramp?

[@mylurebox]

No dramas at all mate ;)

[@Colgate87]

I did though because I have followed u for ages.

[@mylurebox]

Thanks Col. I’ve just replied to your earlier message. Cheers

[@benphilippi9325]

when you say rock bar what exactly do you mean? do you mean a rock bar or rock walls? like up north there are rock bars that sit across the mouths of creeks/estuaries that can be great for barra.

[@mylurebox]

Yeah I mean rock bars that sit across the shallows of creeks ;)

[@fishingadventureswithcj1708]

nice vid

[@mylurebox]

Cheers Buddy

[@zerotiech]

19.51 sorry john i laughed cause i know that feeling ow to well

[@trentfrmpunchy]

23:00 was so intense.

[@bwsoutdoors7072]

Only you can make a good vid without catching fish mate 👌

[@mylurebox]

Hahahaa. Cheers mate. It’s a tough gig chasing Jacks, I reckon some sessions are worth posting up regardless of any in the boat. ;)

[@patrickhibberd546]

Where abouts where you john

[@mylurebox]

Hi Patrick, I fish mostly the Gold Coast, SEQ and NNSW

[@patrickhibberd546]

I was wondering do you do meet ups with subs??

[@duncanmcinnes4246]

first comment

[@mylurebox]

Yeeew

[@duncanmcinnes4246]

@@mylurebox yeah bra

[@Colgate87]

Vids r too long. I see it’s over half n hour n don’t even wanna click.

[@RocketsFishingAdventures]

You can never have too much of a good thing!

[@mylurebox]

Hi Col. Thanks for your honest feedback on my vids and taking the time to comment. Aside from the shorter length than some of my more recent videos, what is it about them that you have liked in the past? I’ll keep your reply in mind in the coming weeks. I’ve made a decision to start making a variety of videos going forward, including the longer formats, quick tips, lure reviews, how to vids and what’s in my box interviews etc. thanks again mate. I appreciate your interest in them always.

[@daveychipsngravy]

Love goin back over old videos and picking up on stuff I missed previously or have since experienced and now know the importance of applying techniques. Always a wealth of information and knowledge thanks John