Jig Fishing Tips, Catching Eight Snook Final Episode

I uploaded two videos recently of the best night of Snook fishing I've ever had while using jigs. This is the final episode where I catch Snook number seven and eight. I also took some time to put together some how to fish with jigs information for people who may be new to the channel.
Here are some highlights of what you will find in this video:
1. How to tie on a jig
2. What reel and rod I am using on this epic night of fishing
3. What pound test leader and main fishing line I'm using
4. My favorite color jig to fish for Snook with
5. Where the best places are to fish for this species
6. What knot is used to tie on a snook jig
This video was created before the red tide hit south west Florida in 2018. Hopefully the Snook fishing in this area will still be good after the fish kills have stopped. The FWC was so concerned about the fish kills that they made temporary regulations for Snook and Redfish to be catch and release only.
I fished this same location a few days ago on the same tide and didn't catch any Snook, actually never even had a hit. I did see one person catch one on live bait though from a boat. It was a really big one, looked like about a fifteen pound catch. I'd really like to try this spot out some evening from a boat.
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[@SaltyStrikes]

I go 50lb braid with my bottom rigs with FG knot to about 10-12’ of Fluorocarbon leader especially fishing around structure. If I do break off usually I have enough leader left that I can just re-tie a swivel and don’t have to re-tie an new FG leader. The Fish isn’t gonna care how thick the braid is, might as well be precautious right

[@RadReelingFishing]

Right on...I stopped spending the money on Fluoro a long time ago. I'm catching a lot of big fish using mono all the time. Like you said, that longer leader has various advantages. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@SaltyStrikes]

Rad Reeling Fishing I’ve had Fluoro look like it got in a fight with a cheese grader around pylons without breaking so that and the UV resistance makes me lean that way. I hardly ever have to change out leader so the price is negligible. Salt Strong has made a very compelling abrasion test mono vs Fluor that has me rethinking everything I thought about Fluor and abrasion. When I run out of Fluor I’ll give mono a shot.

[@44studawg]

Mono at night. Fluoro in the daytime :)

[@edbranch3239]

Great content, JC! I am always learning stuff while watching the videos you make. Thanks!

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for sharing. I'm glad you are enjoying the channel.

[@Fishing_With_Essex]

Nice tips, the more of your videos I watch the more I realize how good of an angler you are, keep it up. 👍

[@RadReelingFishing]

Ha ha...That's a nice thing to hear. Especially after I just read a comment from someone saying I was a novice and shouldn't share with people my ideas for catching fish...Gotta love KZbin. Thanks.

[@SupremeFishingSF]

This is some great information man. I’ve been wanting to get into jig fishing. I need to get a nice setup for them. I don’t have a rod hat good for casting out heavy jigs. I’ve seen so many people fishing them and catching good fish so I’m gonna give it a shot.

[@RadReelingFishing]

Awesome, thanks for watching.

[@floridabmw3150]

Funny the pink head, orange/pink/green skirt with red tail is my fav also. U know ur fishing those jigs right when the paint is chipped off the head lol.

[@RadReelingFishing]

Everyone said go green with the blue tail when I started throwing jigs. I formed my own opinion when I started catching snook on the multicolored one.

[@dmdfishin]

Awesome tips brother and some nice fish

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for watching. I hope you get out there before the cold comes and load up on some videos to put out during the winter.

[@dannypeace9053]

That's why I love those spoolteks, hidden steel leader prevents em from rubbinn through. Lost a few to pilings though, I usually use 50, but have thought about switching to bigger after losing some freight trains that I couldn't stop.

[@RadReelingFishing]

Yeah, I've still on the fence about buying another Spooltek. If I do I'll only fish it where there's little structure...I've been thinking about buying some giant soft paddle tails too. Thanks for watching and commenting Danny. We still need to get on some of those bass sometime when you are up for it.

[@FishGum]

Wow!!!!! You make it look easy!!!! I wish a SNOOK would get lost and make it up to the panhandle of Florida!!!

[@RadReelingFishing]

Ha ha...yeah, I'm guessing there must have been hundreds of snook hanging out there that night, a very rare evening of fishing for sure.

[@williamw3779]

Great video. By the way grats on the monster, beast, ginormas red!!!

[@RadReelingFishing]

Oh yeah, the video today says it all.

[@vasfishing1514]

Good video.

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks, I love catching snook on jigs.

[@reynardwilliams281]

Hey JC, that was a really good video for snook fishing....I haven't caught a good snook in a long time but I do have a couple of Red Tail Hawk jigs that I used to do really good on the jacks and bluefish with. It's been a while fishing with them but I've seen them be pretty effective on the snook here on the East coast. I saw where you caught the monster redfish when you were fishing with Mike D and I wanted to know if that was the same outfit you used when you landed the goliath grouper....I'm trying to rebuild my arsenal specifically for the snook and the bull reds, but I know that the groupers occasionally get hung up as well and I'm just wanting to be better prepared for battle just in case. Thanks for the info buddy!👍👍👍

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for adding a quality comment. Yes, that was the same combo I landed the Goliath Grouper on.

[@robinwarapen9143]

hi jc ...im frm bombay india ..i follow yr channel regularly ....we hv baramundi...out here .....thats akin to snook yr end ....but pls adv do u fish arrival tides or receding tides ....the big tides aka on full moon ....or no moon days.....the smefishing locations prevail fr bara ndmangove jacks ...nd finger Mark snappers including threadfin salmon.......unfortuately we don't have the flair hawk jigs u use out here....pls adv ...awaiting yr replies

[@RadReelingFishing]

I generally like it when the current is moving. Certain areas are best on incoming tides and others are best on outgoing tides. Thanks for commenting.

[@280Ackley]

I know where that wall is...It's full of Snook and grouper... I'm going to start fishing there with my church youth group in the evenings.

[@RadReelingFishing]

Keep me posted on how things go for you.

[@vsonic86]

what size is this jig?

[@RadReelingFishing]

That's a 2 oz.

[@charlesocasio1642]

did you tip the jig with shrimp?

[@RadReelingFishing]

No, but that's a good idea. Maybe even a strip of squid would be attractive too.

[@robinwarapen9143]

jc ...pls adv the material used fr making the flair hawk jig ..i mean the fibres used.....thks fr yr replies

[@RadReelingFishing]

Can't help with that Robin. There are several different brands of these type jigs on the market usually called Flarehawk. I purchase mine from the First Light Tackle...specifically called "Snook Jigs".

[@Shadow.72770]

Where do you buy the flare hawk jig

[@RadReelingFishing]

These are the best ones: firstlighttackle.com/

[@Hairyparrot]

like the rod..... custom or store bought. what are the specs on it.

[@RadReelingFishing]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYu2q2eNpNSan5Y It's one I got at a garage sale many years ago. Make sure you check out the link I added.

[@allengallion930]

Nice video! Definitely go to 50lb braid with structure. 80lb leader is perfect! Tight lines my man

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for commenting Allen. Yeah, it's been working so far.

[@marcusuria1989]

Hey How do I get in contact with you? I heard you say Skyway bridge and wanted to see if your in my neck of the woods cause I've got few really fun Snook spots id like to share or fish with you.