Surface Iron Fishing - Island Yellowtails

We headed south in search of Yellowtail near the Coronado Islands. We found fish scattered in many different locations. We landed a number of Yellowtail, Bonita, Calico Bass and Barracuda all on the surface irons. Really fun day of fishing.
My surface iron rod has seen better days. It barely held on during the trip. I'll be searching for a new rod.
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[@barclaysauers255]

Holy Mackerel King! Those first couple of yellows hitting the deck had you guys giddy as a bunch of school girls. Great action.

[@robroy4406]

It is always nice to have a buddy with a nice boat , Enjoy boys , you guys are lucky ones.

[@WARBAITS]

💯

[@bitterangler]

Wes is an awesome skipper. I've fished with him a few times in search of the big seabass. The dude is full of information and is always good for a laugh. Super stoked on this one!

[@WARBAITS]

He’s an awesome dude and Captain

[@nathannichols1838]

SO stoked. Full speed with the boys is bound to be the best of times! Rad one once again Af

[@WARBAITS]

So fun! Full speed

[@omancamacho1613]

Of all the videos I've watched regarding on surface fishing, for me THIS IS THE MOST INFORMATIVE video i've watch! From rod set-up to lure and line that you use which leads me to buy a torium 20. Lol Great video bro! Bless y'all! Tight lines!

[@WARBAITS]

Thank you for the kind words and I'm glad this helped. Here is the follow up video on the new rod: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fouQgYOro6iSg80

[@rodrigo711k]

Awesome video... way to always put San Diego on the map. Warbaits crew rocks!!🤙🏼🎣

[@WARBAITS]

Thank you! SD live / die

[@jigslingersfishingchannel3713]

Sick vid! Congrats! 🤙

[@WARBAITS]

thanks!

[@theknight-in-tinfoil2098]

Finally found your vids again after a little while forgot the name to your channel love the vids!!!

[@WARBAITS]

Thank for the support!

[@GettingBentWithBo]

Sick shot of Seasons Sport Fishing at the beginning.

[@WARBAITS]

very fishy friends

[@GettingBentWithBo]

@@WARBAITS Oh ya.. captain Jamie and crew know what's up! I have fished with them a number of times.

[@Drago286v]

Hey Bro....incredible video...I throw a J10............love the yellowtail and calico action....Thanks for the video!!

[@WARBAITS]

I really think I need a 10er!

[@johnpawlak7484]

Love the Border Runs!

[@WARBAITS]

Going south!

[@johnalfonsofishing]

Slayyyyy! Looks like ya'll had a blast dude. @5:43 It's a bass, bass haha.

[@WARBAITS]

big ole basses

[@AvidMedia]

nice! really enjoyed the video 🤙

[@WARBAITS]

Thank you

[@allthingsfishing365]

what an epic time! Nice fish man!

[@WARBAITS]

Thanks!

[@spankbanksportfishing]

Seeker Pinhead with the Daiwa Lexa 400, hands down. Caught a 40# BFT tuna on the popper last year at the Butterfly. One of my favorite setups in the quiver!

[@WARBAITS]

Next video...... PH93h!

[@sherekhan7173]

Phenix Axis 909HJ, beast of a rod, super light, super strong..

[@WARBAITS]

That's a great rod

[@operatorspectre7428]

Its my favorite rod in my arsenal. TONS of backbone but still a great tip action for surface irons

[@swn69]

I have a boat. The only thing better than having a boat... is having a friend with a boat.

[@WARBAITS]

This is true!

[@WestCoastTuna]

Hell yeah! Such a dope video!!!

[@WARBAITS]

Thanks bro. You're iron is in the line up!

[@WestCoastTuna]

WARBAITS FISHING attack of the auto correct, what? Lol I sent you a DM on Instagram, let me know what your thinking :)

[@vhrw]

Absolutely a killer day! Sorry to see the rod retiring but now it can rest with a few stories. I have 3 surface iron setups. 1) gold 20 trinidad on a calstar 90j (fiberglass) 2) gold 16 trinidad on a custom conolon 10ft 3) Avet jx on a 9ft Shimano teramar rod. Which ever rod you go with, it’s gunna be killer!

[@WARBAITS]

Lovin all those options. Thinking I need a 10er also. I've always been a fan of those Teramars

[@YaacoubKari]

nice video👍

[@Fernandoar11]

You should make your own irons🤔 Super dope video brotha !!!!!

[@WARBAITS]

🤔 hmmmmm

[@brandonchoy4692]

Awesome vid! Super fun to watch. I felt like I was in the boat with you guys! Haha

[@swn69]

Casting a torium like a BOSS. I have the 20, and I can't do that yet.

[@gametime.9012]

Same

[@WARBAITS]

Thanks!

[@_siskooo_frank1146]

Great vid like always Afran!! I use a UC super solid and lightweight rod. I’ll use it till it can’t no moe hahaa

[@WARBAITS]

I'll check it out!

[@Hucklongfin]

Go with a cork puppy to spread the load on a deckhand rod! I like a Phenix psw909xhj with a TranX 500 hg and the Lexa 400 too.

[@WARBAITS]

Thanks for the suggestion. I like that a lot

[@Nofishnoclue]

Really awesome fish, we get them in nz but they are slightly different have a bit more of a tuna shape and a greener colour

[@WARBAITS]

I need to get to NZ

[@MFOutdoors]

I use a United Composites US 90 monster. Check it out.... Killer rod!! Looked like a great day on the water!!

[@DogDudeDrone]

Seeker! I need a big boy setup but man I'm seriously scared of hucking large irons with those conventionals. Even a big baitcaster makes me wary, just need to go to a park and practice I suppose. Great job you guys, I have an island edit in the works ;)

[@WARBAITS]

Some guys use big spinning reels and have success. What ever your comfortable with is the best option. Looking forward to the edit!

[@dylanp153]

WARBAITS FISHING what lb braid for a yellowtail spinning setup?

[@robertsnibley9515]

Check the Irod Kaimana jig stick w and without reel seat.

[@dlok9563]

Doppeee video dude I have never caught a yellow tail but will one day

[@WARBAITS]

Now is the time, they are getting 100s a day. load up on a 3/4 day boat before they are gone

[@menocortez7129]

nice videos dude

[@WARBAITS]

Thanks!

[@guerpoe1868]

Makes me wanna work long-range again. NorCal sucks for fishing AND I’m from NorCal

[@WARBAITS]

Seems like the cliff rock fishing is exciting

[@MrJesus100]

I’m a deckhand on boat out of Cisco’s. I fish multiple jig sticks. My go to all time favorite jigstick is my cut 540 3” off the tip to make tip size a 10 and 3” off the butt. Also, I have seeker Pinhead 93h(great big jig rod baby 5x and 5x also 7x) calstar 90j(second favorite jigstick for jigs from 45 to 7x or similar) calstar 100j(lighterjigs from 7x jr to 45) cut 100j 3” off the tip(45-7x) cui f-120 cut down to size 14 tip and is over all 9’6” great all around jigstick for all size jigs. Then old conolon Garcia 9’6” Sabre 540 uncut(2 of them) and 2 more seeker 540s one cut down to size 12 tip and one to size 14 those r my tuna jigsticks for poppers

[@MrJesus100]

Also always straight mono no braid what so ever except backing on popper rods. Main reason is I can fish a hammered drag on 40 or 50 pound izorline xxx with no fear of breaking it off.

[@WARBAITS]

Thanks for the info! I'm interested in 100J as well. Thanks again

[@EZFISHING]

Graet catch, Nice video 👏 i SUB

[@WARBAITS]

Thank you!

[@timduong8205]

I remember about a year ago Wes Pierson told me that kicker jigs don’t get bit and don’t swim.

[@WARBAITS]

Seem to swim good. Surface and Yoyo.

[@bentleypalmer3623]

Thank you! I’ve enjoyed the bass fishing but I’ve missed the ocean fishing action!

[@WARBAITS]

Exactly. I'm fishing my interest right now. Fresh is really challenging and fun, Salt is just really fun

[@michaelong1143]

Oh man I cant wait to get back home from college. This just grew the excitement.

[@WARBAITS]

You'll be back in time for the summer bite!

[@michaelong1143]

WARBAITS FISHING oh ya 🤙

[@540slinger]

The GG(BTG)90J is awesome, also recommend the TGF100J Mag. I have a Ulua 10' S glass being built as well as a White Tiger 100F. I will report on those Seekers when I fish them.

[@WARBAITS]

-Thanks for the info. I think I need a 10er also

[@540slinger]

@@WARBAITS trust me brother, you need a 10 footer. There will be times you want a 10 footer over a 9 footer and vice versa.

[@jimcarterphd]

nice vid of surface iron island fishing! btw - they are sea lions, not seals - different animals altogether

[@longlivethefish]

LongLiveTheFish yewwwwww!

[@skipjackcompany]

yessirrrr

[@BryanTimm]

Yeaaaa Budddy! Nice work boys!! Fished it friday and it was a down day haha lost our only bites to the dogs.

[@WARBAITS]

The dogs are insane down there. We lost a few to them as well. Let's get out there!

[@Roozster01]

BTimm and warbaits. That’d be some good stuff!

[@AnglerAnthony]

What size torium are you Using? I’m in the market for my first conventional reel and was looking into the torium

[@WARBAITS]

20 for Surface or YOYO

[@williamburdge2531]

Awesome video as usual. Can we get an arsenal and gear video for what you pack on a trip like this please? Thanks!

[@WARBAITS]

Arsenal vids on the way!

[@williamburdge2531]

@@WARBAITS awesome thanks! Keep us posted on the new jig stick too

[@p.j.walker8196]

I’m looking for a good yellowtail setup and was thinking about getting a tranx 500 since I love the 400! What rod would you recommend for that setup? And would a tranx 500 be to large for a 13 year olds hands?

[@WARBAITS]

Maybe something with a built in reel seat and trigger grip handle? Something from Phenix?

[@jakebailey3664]

You should try the new skinny ulua you might like it

[@GEEYRADOS818]

phenix axis 909hj you will love it

[@WARBAITS]

That’s a nice rod

[@cresendiz84]

What saltiga did you guy sling out there? Line? Curious about that setup

[@claper2225]

You seem to prefer thorium’s as your primary reel. Have you ever experienced slippage with them. I plan to add to a Phenix axis 909hj as a yt and foamer reel. Could the torium handle slightly bigger grade say 80-100 bft? I would spool it with silk ocean pe4 which I would get abt 450 yards of 83 pound.

[@WARBAITS]

Torium is a less expensive version of the Trinidad. I have a lot of set ups to cover so I use the Torium. If I only needed one reel, I’d get a Trinidad. I fish the 20 but you may consider the 30 Or even a 2 speed if you’re targeting bigger BFT. I suggest talking with your local tackle shop and holding the reel or even mounting it to the rod. The rod you picked is perfect. I’ve had one and enjoyed it.

[@claper2225]

@@WARBAITS only thing is I’m left handed. I’ll probably go with the torium as it’s only 250 and if it dosent fit my needs I can just get a different reel.

[@bobbypatino8965]

What kind of rod and reel setup do you guys have?

[@fimmmy1861]

The counts were insane the week before and that week, so I decide to go on Friday you guys can look at the counts yourselves, (around 20)

[@WARBAITS]

Yes, counts were insane for 2 weeks. It's slower now but still averaging 2 fish a person

[@fimmmy1861]

Yea I caught nothing rip

[@mr.k9935]

Awesome vid as usual! What make is the boat you were on?

[@WARBAITS]

That's a Maritime. Very very nice boat.

[@Drago286v]

The J100 has served me well for 6 years.....I have not put the pressure on mine like you have but I think you will like it....

[@WARBAITS]

I think I need one as well!

[@tommypatoc3634]

Fuk yeah dood!👍👊

[@dailyjourney7629]

Good video. What pound test line u guys were using and can u guess the weight on the tunas u were catching. Thank you

[@WARBAITS]

65lb braided line to a 50lb leader. This fish were in the 8-15lb class

[@gametime.9012]

90J Rod FTW!!

[@WARBAITS]

Agree

[@justinballew4871]

My torium sounds pretty different... Did you make any upgrades? And one vote for a 90j!

[@WARBAITS]

I think my Torium needs service. Sounded grindy...... Drags sounded very dry

[@AnalogAssassin1]

God I wish I could get to that damn island to fish.

[@WARBAITS]

Book a trip here www.fishermanslanding.com

[@B3nnyboy]

How did that penn fathom 25n work out for u

[@jdebelak10]

Go with the seeker.

[@operatorspectre7428]

Was that a tady starman 112 or a jri7 you used after you caught the first bonito?

[@WARBAITS]

Really good eye! Tady Starman112. The wind came up and I needed a bit heavier of a surface iron. Thing swims amazing

[@operatorspectre7428]

@@WARBAITS Yeah. I just bought two the other day in the same color. Both swim great

[@WARBAITS]

Where'd you find those?

[@operatorspectre7428]

@@WARBAITS Turners

[@fishmodefishing7501]

like that warbaits black sweater do they come large...

[@WARBAITS]

We are out of stock right now. Hopefully coming back very soon

[@undeadslayer9002]

I always keep the sand bass and kelp bass I catch as long as they are legal

[@WARBAITS]

Excellent!

[@danielli5494]

Love the boat, Does anyone know what boat that is or the size of it?

[@j.j.7356]

Maritime 20

[@DtotheAVID]

What type of knot did you guys use for the irons?

[@WARBAITS]

Uni Knot. 50lb leader. Usually a 5 turn

[@DannySocalFishing]

Nice video, what boat is that? I like the boat

[@WARBAITS]

Thanks. Maritine

[@sodalines]

what happens if you catch a seal.. can you keep them.. Iv had them in Canada, the meat is really good.

[@WARBAITS]

Can't do that in the lower 48 states to my knowledge. How is it served?

[@biggiezboi]

90J Mag or a GUSA 900 Monster. Seekers aren’t the same anymore, just don’t load up right or fish as heavy as the older blanks do.

[@WARBAITS]

Do they still make the GSUA?

[@biggiezboi]

@@WARBAITS Yeah, RUS 90 Monster loads and fishes really nicely, almost feels a bit Harnell 552 or 553 with the faster action of graphite.

[@ericsphoto]

Little late post but Phenix should replace that rod

[@kingdavid2684]

What size Patriot is/was this please ?

[@arteohesdub5100]

Also what line you use flouro or mono?

[@WARBAITS]

65lb braid to a short leader of 50lb fluorocarbon

[@arteohesdub5100]

@@WARBAITS thanks so much for that info.

[@ponce1521]

WARBAITS FISHING About how short? 3'? Also do you retie your iron after every fish and what connection knot do you use? Love your videos man!

[@davidday6426]

Afran, Cal Star should warranty this. I think you'll have to pay like $35 and come up to Gardena tho. They'll probably match the wrap too. Call them bro.

[@WARBAITS]

Excellent info. I'll contact them

[@russellsmith7399]

Don't forget COUSINS RODS

[@justinballew4871]

Out of business my guy.

[@otroflores91]

I'm sure some company will pick up the equipment and start making blanks and rods eventually.

[@br18od]

Cousins 90J

[@THETERPZ]

@7:50 afrain getting handled. Lol

[@arteohesdub5100]

Were they all caught on iron light 25?

[@WARBAITS]

Kicker 25L and at the end of the day I used a Tady Starman

[@arteohesdub5100]

@@WARBAITS thanka so much im learning so much yet I got a lot 2 learn and practice on saltwater. Im going 2 try this and the yoyo rig

[@fknchristoph]

Seeker CJBF100 or axis 1008

[@WARBAITS]

Thinking I need a 10fter

[@christianchavez5308]

Try the irod 906!!

[@christianchavez5308]

Kaimana series

[@WARBAITS]

I'll check it out!

[@rosscurtis8107]

I watched this before and had to watch Again! Hey, keep legal barracuda and whack in half and throw at seal when yer tryin to get your YT in! We’ll have them ready Just for that! Literally throw right at the seal, they like free easy meal!

[@WARBAITS]

Great idea!

[@ScLa86583]

Could I use a 6 foot rod for surface irons

[@WARBAITS]

You could, but an 8 ft is the minimum guys usually use.

[@moorman.d.9494]

Wess is my uncle

[@curtielambert]

ULUA all day...

[@joaquinrosales96]

Hi guys could you tell exactly what kind of lures were you using on that video please

[@WARBAITS]

They are called "Surface Irons". I purchased them here: ► KICKER Surface Iron → bit.ly/kickerfishing

[@girabaldytasty6224]

Got a btg90j and a glass t550, i pick up the 90j alot less.

[@WARBAITS]

Thanks for the info!

[@girabaldytasty6224]

@@WARBAITS im sure you dont need it though your definitely one of the best anglers on the west coast

[@sand2sea]

Catalina just passed Avalon I love that spot but normally lil farther out by about 100 yards

[@ririraychannel8571]

Considering they left from san diego it seems super unlikely thats cat

[@nathannichols1838]

this, my friend, is not Cat

[@solunaranglingconfidante417]

That torium 20 sounds grindy. Is it normal or did it happen after a few hundreds of yt's?

[@WARBAITS]

It’s around 6-7 years old and has never been serviced. I need to send it into Shimano soon. Thanks for the reminder!

[@arteohesdub5100]

Did you yo yo rig it?

[@WARBAITS]

yes, dropped the yoyo a few times, seemed like they wanted it more on the surface this day

[@DerrickVan]

That Calico bass is probably older than me lol

[@WARBAITS]

Thankful to get a couple big ones

[@Drago286v]

Hit me up....I'll drop it off!!

[@ianmiles1680]

8:00 was it the piece of wood

[@WARBAITS]

Yes it was!

[@karimlours]

And i am going to work now. Fml

[@WARBAITS]

right, same here

[@matthewgarbacz998]

Can anyone recommend any good clips that are rated 60-100 pounds for calico?

[@WARBAITS]

I fish these clips when I need to fish a clip www.kickerfishing.com/accessories/8pcs-quick-clips-stainless

[@matthewgarbacz998]

Thanks

[@rhabdob3895]

I’m counting blinks... you: zero.

[@user-xm3ux6es3h]

ya cant get calstar know more , an less u upgrade rod

[@harmrobert4950]

Nice video. What gear ratio is your reel?

[@WARBAITS]

6.2:1. There are some good prices right now

[@harmrobert4950]

Thanks!

[@robertefremov3906]

Nice boat. What is the model name?

[@WARBAITS]

Maritime Patriot 23

[@Nick-wb2mc]

why wouldnt you use a spin reel lol?

[@WARBAITS]

Some guys use spin reels and I'm sure they can cast just as far

[@zenoc3345]

Hookup!

[@samuelcastro9651]

ulua cause its fun to say although i don't own one haha

[@WARBAITS]

That's what I'm thinking

[@jimquantic]

Always odd to me, to see someone cast, then switch hands---rather than just using a reel with the handle on the other side, so they do not have to change hands. No big deal, just saying.

[@jessemccoy1661]

Because that's how it's done. You maintain your strong hand for both casting and cranking. Just because you don't understand it, doesn't mean it's wrong.

[@michaelpena5206]

Let me have it plz