Live Bait vs Slam Shady On The Flats (Shocking Results)

[@Saltstrong]

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[@joeisola1536]

This may have been covered before, but what model and brand of pliers are you guys using?

[@ReelinTension]

Never tried the chum slick inshore..Might have to try that

[@roynoblin]

luke i have learned so so much from you but here may i make a suggestion as you are here fishing as i do a lot. i never use chum due to it attracts catfish to the point that is all i catch. i use cut bait as you show but usually on about 15 to 20 inch leader under popping cork. i'll just drop it at back of the boat and let current take it away. without cork i will keep just enough tension with my finger so it stays up off the bottom as it drifts back. i will try a little to left or right about 10 yards, then 20 then 30 and if no hits in a few drifts i'll up anchor and drift down maybe 50 yards and try again. since i saw you show how to set hook with slam shady i now use it more than cut bait and so far have had real good success. i'll do as joe did with shady or let drift back and then reel forward a little keeping tension on line as the bottom is thick grass where i fish and when lure gets down into it, it needs cleaned. i am not good at casting so i pretty much stay away from islands because the trees reach out and crab my lure. the flats in 2 to 3 foot of water has all the fish you can want in different areas that has current and structure with pot holes. tomorrow i will go into real skinny water hoping to find that over 30 inch trout. i prefer the open deeper due to i have trouble drifting onto the structure and ruff getting off. getting old has it's disadvantages. thank you salt strong for all the knowledge i have gained and the fish i now catch.

[@jayneal8293]

The Slam Shady worked for me this past Sunday!! 32 inch drums all day

[@Saltstrong]

Nice! The Slam Shady gets it done!

[@Capt240ccx]

I have got to get the hang of this! How to you find the edge of the channel and under water grass? The St John's river looks mostly like coffee.

[@SaltySeaCaptain]

check out google maps

[@WeGotNextYaHeardMe]

What is the clip being used in the picture with the spec? Like a swivel clip, but not.

[@marciananton9226]

That is what I want to know as well.

[@Myancestorsheathen]

Trout are vicious. Was popping a cork and the trout slams the bobber instead of my shrimp and wouldn’t let go. I had vampire teeth marks on the bobber. I love fishing for them

[@Saltstrong]

🤣🤣

[@roon1355]

I just got blown up by a fish of a lifetime but it just shreded threw my 30lb leader. Im thinking of getting heavier line. What do you recommend if I usually topwater fish around docks and piling.

[@AKANEWK]

20-25 lb braid, and good 30-35 lb Flouro

[@roon1355]

@@AKANEWK i had 30lb flouro and it just chewed it like it was nothing.

[@AKANEWK]

Roon where were you fishing? May gave broke u off on something underwater(oyster bar, sunken dock) or broke u off on the dock?

[@roon1355]

@@AKANEWK It broke off a second or two after hooking it. It could of been something of the sort but since I am dock fishing anyways I should probably have heavier line.

[@reelgangsta1851]

Lawson Lindsey fans would tell you to never use less than 50lb if your bait is 6” or bigger.

[@alejandrogarcia9612]

Can you guys please post what is the best braid for surf fishing I don't need abrasion resistance just castibility and tensile strength a nice smooth braid there's so many brands please help

[@PetesCreativeRecycling]

I've tried Kast King, Spider Wire, Siren, Powerpro, the works, you name it. Best one, and the one I still use today is Daiwa J-Braid. It's so slick that sometimes it's hard to keep a knot tied, just as long as you test your knot before using it, you're golden.

[@austinharris7037]

Fireline

[@42701texasman]

Slam shady works. Landed a 22" red and a bunch of dink trout. Wish the lure were a little bigger tho.

[@poiballs425]

this is a great channel....thank you

[@user-pq8uc9tn8r]

Hello how tell if you have a fishing biting and how long to wait before setting the hook thank you

[@theaviationlover9604]

It should be almost immediate if you are using a soft plastic bait on a jighead. If you feel the fish goahead and set and reel

[@allenandmain]

I enjoyed watching the real thing , thanks

[@Saltstrong]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@corbinliebenow4621]

What rod and reel are u guys using

[@Saltstrong]

Great question! Make sure to ask this over in the Community (www.saltstrong.com/) where the coaches spend their time.

[@Capt240ccx]

Very good info guys. I plan to go out Saturday for a few hours on the St John's river and use your training where I never had success. What method did you guys use to locate that particular spot?

[@keithsanders6881]

What kind of chum were yall using and where can you purchase it

[@oliver.79]

Hi, sorry for the hookey question. I am thinking about buying a 2 piece rod for easy of traveling. Do I lose eficiency with the 2 piece instead of a solid one piece rod? What do you recommend?

[@remnard1]

You wont notice it

[@comfortablynumb9342]

It's always good to put out a live pinfish or grunt under a bobber and let it drift back in the chum slick. Mr cobia and other interesting guests will show up while you toss your lures or bait up close.

[@Saltstrong]

Good tip! Thanks for watching!

[@Daves.fishingtx]

Will consider the chuming aspect

[@the45er]

Just wondering if you guys wet your hands before handling those trout prior to release?

[@ernestovarela3416]

Are you getting anymore Exist in?

[@mobilityautoglassllc2162]

I love watching y’all Do y’all believe in slicks? And will that bait be available at big stores?

[@RickFueyo]

Do Insiders still get the discount at SE?

[@alphasxsignal]

Chumming brings in the catfish and why I don't chum on the flats and why I don't catch them.

[@michaelross5674]

I have my moms house since she passed but im still in Delaware... But the fishing down there is just so much better down ther because of the weather ..but we have good fishing here too but .... Im planning on hitting the gulf doen at Florida house near Crystal River/ homosassa Florida

[@Saltstrong]

Good luck on your trip.

[@kevinboland3305]

Quick question. On your slam shady lure did you use a clip to connect to the jig or did you tie direct? Just curious.

[@Saltstrong]

We tie direct via a loop knot to keep the amount of metal in the lure assembly as minimal as possible. Here's a link to the one we like best: www.saltstrong.com/articles/non-slip-loop-knot/

[@joegrande4848]

@@Saltstrong if your brother paused that 8 inch a couple seconds that big trout could of ate the little trout

[@joegrande4848]

@@Saltstrong I said the same thing when I told you guys me dusting off cob webs with the jerkbaits. When I drew in at least half a dozen seagulls an on flew away with my jerkbait. I knew right there my retrieve with my jerkbait was still solid. I'm going to continue working extensively with the jerkbait to ensure my technique stays solid an gets better. I'll do this for 3 months straight every time I fish. Then I'll pick another lure an do like wise so my still with another set up is good. I'll probably use a Carolina rig since I haven't used it much. You guys are awesome

[@joegrande4848]

@@Saltstrong my skill oops typo fat fingers 😆. I meant to say to improve my skill with a Carolina rig. I'm ok with a Carolina rig just want to get better. I'll use a 1oz split shot weight an a size 1 hook no swivel. I stopped using a swivel an you guys were 💯% right a swivel gave me issues twisting my monofilament line so I stopped using it.

[@YosefNasi]

Joe Simons! Like diamonds! Keep that personality Joe!

[@JohnKlopp]

Nice 🐈 Luke! 👍🇺🇲

[@pinecone5058]

What kind of pliers do you two have, look like nice leather holder

[@SouthernTee71]

Do you have a video or suggestions on preserving fish? Sometimes there's too much to eat and I don't know how to keep it fresh or freeze it.

[@72rrwilson]

Food saver works good 😉

[@theobrown444]

Practice more catch & release. Thank you.

[@SaltySeaCaptain]

Stop harvesting fish you don't need

[@travelingman8230]

Just as you released that Catfish, it appeared a shark went by just as the Catfish hit the water.

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

Have u tried slam shady

[@travelingman8230]

@@BlackMamba-lt8oe Sure thing, I love em!

[@joshgross8741]

i am impressed you saw that.

[@john-gs8yn]

There out the is pin fish the pin fish are thick all those hits you say you're getting aren't trout most likely it's a pinfish or several pinfish with a handful of trout scattered around

[@davidgillum8506]

Hey guys, 😃 love your videos. Have a couple questions: how much weight is needed to fish deep water with current, using the slam shady?? Sometimes, it takes a 10oz weight to hold bottom with bait because of current, so does a weight that size affect the movement of the lure??

[@SaltySeaCaptain]

Are you really asking if a 10 oz weight is going to affect a small inshore soft plastic lure?

[@2Cool4Ryan]

Today, I went to surf fishing and felt ashamed. My gear: van staal vr125 paired with 8’0 MHF rod 30lb main and 20lb test, using slam shady and bomber with dr juice slam scent added. Fishing for 4-5 hours around the area. No bites. But an old guy next to me kept getting speckled trouts with vudu shrimp every 2-3 casts. I asked myself why? Is it because my line or gear too heavy? I did the same technique as he did, twitch twitch pause.

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[@samcraparo8585]

Consider hook out and gripper, don’t want to touch catfish. Caught to many catfish on artificials

[@john-gs8yn]

Was it a hit or was he snagging grass

[@john-gs8yn]

Now a little grouper came up behind it I just feel these guys blow too much smoke

[@ANGLERPRITAMMHATRE]

👍

[@bassorbass4988]

Stop with “like diamonds.” Please. Good info though!😀

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@remnard1]

800 dollar reel goes good with 160 dollar needlenose!

[@thefamsquad5609]

As he says everything against us here. He hooks into a trout. Never know you just never know

[@john-gs8yn]

He got a hit as soon as you threw it in the pothole right

[@henryclark5486]

Snook love to eat catfish, the ones that they CAN eat.

[@Saltstrong]

Yes!

[@texassaltwaterlife4374]

What if ur wife spends too much ....my wife 15 yrs ago spent 400$ on a shimano tyros 2speed for me on our anniversary does that count ....but i still have it and it still looks new

[@dsmith7769547]

lizards taste great..

[@john-gs8yn]

The whole acting like he hung something big is the exact same reason that I am unsubscribing to these guys as channel

[@joshnickerson6243]

Me now realizing that the 15 inch trout I got was decent size🥲