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[@GulfCoastNation]

Great white... from the beach..👀 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3iroJyGodxoiKs

[@Pdatyahoo]

I have bought a rod holder every year for probably 10 years. This year I thought… I should just buy my own pvc and cut it… your video confirmed they took advantage of my stupidity. 👍🏼

[@armedmariner]

I made two with 2” and effed up. I was gonna weld a couple new ones up with metal spike legs but what I really need to make are two more from 1-1/2” PVC which I believe is superior after seeing this video. I love how you let people fight the bigger fish FROM the rod holder. That demo of you putting your weight on it in a backward lean sold me 100% on the usefulness of these. Awesome dude. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

[@Jake.warren251]

That clip of Adam getting pulled in NEVER gets old LOL

[@GulfCoastNation]

HAHA CLASSIC!

[@Pdatyahoo]

I was thinking… what clip 🤔 then I saw what had to be what you were referring to! Shark said I pull harder 😂

[@chickenfriedfish4059]

Superglue brother. Hold pressure until the bleeding stops for a few seconds and then add the superglue and instant liquid stitching. Once the first coat seals add another coat then add baking soda...it's gonna burn like hell but it makes hard cap

[@GulfCoastNation]

Oh shoot ya!! Thanks for the heads up and advice!!

[@davidwerven65]

Just moved down here to Pensacola and appreciate the tips for someone new to surf fishing out here...

[@Jangalang23]

I also use this technique but with my penn senator 14/0, but I also drilled a hole and put a bolt through it. I did this because the reel is so heavy, it likes to spin in the holder. It holds just like when you take the rod out and put it in the harness. Works great!

[@GulfCoastNation]

Awesome! We have found with the #4 uni and the 1.5 inch pvc, we don't have any issues at all with it wanting to rotate even with the bigger 130 reels!

[@Stephen-iw8wb]

That dude disappeared into the night like he was the one that got caught. 🤣

[@spacemandaxx]

"Stop messing around...oooo, check out this plane!" Major ADHD moment. Made me laugh!

[@GulfCoastNation]

😅😅🤣🤣 major

[@danielnelson5142]

I love the bonus episodes! Great info. Would love to see a video about how to properly set the drag on lever drag reels and how you test the lbs of drag.

[@GulfCoastNation]

We got that one already coming brotha! Glad you are enjoying them!

[@hanslain9729]

Simple solutions can be the best solutions. Thanks!!

[@bigfoothunter3977]

I am loving your channel. I lost a very large shark 12/4/21 from the beach at Saint George Island and am determined to get one now... I plan on being back in February or March and bring the knowledge from your channel! It will happen.

[@GulfCoastNation]

That is awesome to hear! We have some big shark videos on the way!

[@tommy5372]

Thanks for this bonus episode I was actually wondering what rod holder you guys used.

[@GulfCoastNation]

Anytime man! Glad you enjoyed it! Just the simple ole pvc does wonders!

[@charlestonsharkandsurf]

We use pvc for 80s and under but use fence post for the 130s and drill a hole for a bolt for the gimble about 12 inches down so the rod buts dont get stuck. yall need to have a competition with the new hires.

[@GulfCoastNation]

Why something bigger for the 130s? Don't think the pvc will hold the weight? Or just because? Oh we will have to do that for sure in the future

[@charlestonsharkandsurf]

@@GulfCoastNation my 130 combo is 25lbs on the scale and bends the heck out of pvc40. I tried to get 80 but its to expensive and not sold locally in 1 1/2. Im positive a big strike will take out schedule 40 with my 130 in it. Id keep my 80 in them with heavy drag and never had a issue. I often spread my rods out on the beach so im a 100yd dash a way or more at times. You know your good with the metal rodd holder. You can reel in with the 130 in the metal rod holder and its super easy. You can also pump the rod holder up and down like a post hole digger and get it to go in with no hammer. They are heavy though.

[@GulfCoastNation]

@@charlestonsharkandsurf why put the rods so far apart?

[@popsfishing]

Thanks been wondering how to start with these rod holders

[@GulfCoastNation]

Glad you found it helpful!!

[@badman187ification]

Sweet! I almost bought a fancy one lol. 👍👍👍✌️

[@watersedgefishing9502]

Love this series

[@watersedgefishing9502]

Do you guys ever use spinning rods heavily?

[@GulfCoastNation]

Glad you are enjoying them! And yes we use heavy spinning gear for cast out baits

[@rodrigoarcangelo9671]

Dude that's perfect I'm gonna do that

[@johnbeckywier1548]

That hammer get on the thumb. O the mako!! Ok. See you in may or before.I am excited. These guys have no idea what they are in for. Gpj

[@GulfCoastNation]

Thanks!! See yall in May!!

[@MrSoarman]

Was just going to make some, it will be PVC now, thanks

[@stackedpennies4377]

Put the rod end in some boiling water for a few minutes, then use a funnel or beer bottle to flare it out. Use some cool water to cool the pipe down when the flare looks good

[@GulfCoastNation]

We have done that before, not much benefit!!

[@stackedpennies4377]

@@GulfCoastNation I Disagree. It makes you look cooler then the guy that doesn’t know that trick.

[@GulfCoastNation]

@@stackedpennies4377 🤣 there is always that!

[@jafetjuarez5983]

nice idea so is a 5 foot for each fish holder right?

[@mahonrijaussi2925]

So y'all fight the sharks from the rod holders... wow awesome I will definitely be getting this thanks brother

[@GulfCoastNation]

Yeah! We prefer to fight them in the harness but we have clients that have younger kids that want to catch sharks. They can't use the harness so we fight from the rod holder!

[@mahonrijaussi2925]

Harness probably won't fit me in 320# so I'll have to use my weight and holder...lol

[@GulfCoastNation]

@@mahonrijaussi2925 know plenty of guys that have some XL size harness! Weight only puts advantage on your side in the harness!

[@mahonrijaussi2925]

@@GulfCoastNation wear y'all fishing then in the gulf... I've been to st Andrews and St George island but only have caught two sharks but nothing like y'all

[@GulfCoastNation]

@@mahonrijaussi2925 we fish the Pensacola/ Navarre area!

[@cw5986]

Thanks!

[@jasonvelasquez6673]

Appreciate the tips and tricks

[@GulfCoastNation]

Glad you enjoy them!!

[@davidhopson7730]

Thank you for the information

[@GulfCoastNation]

Of course! 🙌

[@MrTalmaguer]

You got my subscribe sir. Excellent video 🤙🤙🤙 tight lines

[@rickbakker4094]

Thanks for the tip

[@GulfCoastNation]

Anytime!

[@blakedavidsonv238yearsago4]

Amazing video!

[@ericglenn4644]

Great video and tips

[@GulfCoastNation]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@raulruelas9443]

Thank you for making this video!!

[@raymondrespress1811]

I learned my lesson the hard way with one those aluminum v with PVC from Sports Academy, massive red hit pulling rod and holder down the beach. Not fun diving on sand to save the rod and getting shoulder dislocated

[@GulfCoastNation]

Oh my gosh! That's not a good situation at all! Well thats normally how we all learn lessons.. the hard way (hint the last bit of this video🤣

[@andrewhardcastle7982]

Perfect! Thanks

[@devonblaine]

How do these hold up in more rocky areas? I see people around here with a rod attached to the pvc.

[@Habitation2023]

Is this pvc too big for a 9ft penn fierce lll ? I'm not fighting sharks... whiting and pompano

[@GulfCoastNation]

No sir! This handles sharks up to 13ft! No issue with that!!

[@johnquinn5581]

Get it dude , I want badly to land a nice shark , I got a solid hit on Navarre pier but I didn't have a solid leader and he took it , hit me up if you got some pointers to offer .. ✌️

[@GulfCoastNation]

Aww dang!! Well this entire channel is full of shark fishing tips and tricks and all that good jazz!

[@trader5687]

Surf fishing rig

[@GulfCoastNation]

💪

[@barclaysauers255]

Can you still surf fish if there no surf?

[@chrismusser8716]

Nice and easy, thanks

[@landonforse843]

Have yall tried the barrett rod holders? I havent used them for the my shark set ups just the surf rods.

[@GulfCoastNation]

Never have! They look great and have heard great things but at $3 a pop for rod holders that flex for clients to fight, can't beat em

[@landonforse843]

True! Look forward to next week video tight lines!!

[@GulfCoastNation]

@@landonforse843 we got something different and exciting coming!

[@landonforse843]

One more question man, Mak 80 wide or Avet 80 wide? I have an Avet 80 wide and Avet 50 wide looking to buy another 80 wide and I wanted to know your opinion.

[@GulfCoastNation]

@@landonforse843 mak 80w SEa hands down. Don't wanna go into a big long spill about why not avet but we sold almost all of ours to get maks

[@thatguyblue4811]

Do you prefer this type over flaring the ends?

[@GulfCoastNation]

The flaring end "fishing" pvc pipes are brittle and thin. They break and don't have any flex to them. No Bueno. Now you can take a 2inch pvc end cap, heat the end of your 1.5 inch rod holder and flare it out yourself by pushing the pvc cap end against the heated 1.5inch pvc and then letting it cool

[@thatguyblue4811]

I use a shorter version of what you use (surf fishing); but I flared mine. Was just curious if there were a reason I shouldn’t have done it that way.

[@GulfCoastNation]

@@thatguyblue4811 couldn't hurt to flare them! We just find the step unnecessary for our personal use!

[@drumslayer4792]

Can you explain mouse trap? Those reels look like they got a lotta drag do you use 10-15lbs entire fight? Also when fighting shark do you reel in 1 speed or two?

[@GulfCoastNation]

Hey! Mouse trapping is setting your shark bait at around 5-8 pounds of drag for when they take the bait! Traditionally we use very little drag to let the shark eat the bait with little to no pressure. We use 55-60 pounds of drag fighting big sharks. Normally staying in 2 speed unless we need the low speed when we are really tight trying to turn the fishes head to come in.

[@drumslayer4792]

@@GulfCoastNation thanks for the break down hopefully I can get on a shark now

[@GulfCoastNation]

@@drumslayer4792 good luck! Checkout the channel! We share a lot of information on sharking and post 2-3 times a week!

[@gradywilson6400]

@@GulfCoastNation I appreciate this video. Excellent information, you guys are are crushing it. I wanted to ask, Is the mouse trapping similar to a bait runner reel?

[@Teamgafftop713]

Howdy from Texas! New to the lever drag game, been using star drags my whole life. Quick question, where do you leave your drag setting when waiting on a bite? I'm running a PENN Squall 50VSW. Preset is at 25lbs at strike 37 at full (I know it's lower than your recommendation, but it's what I've got right now.) I'd imagine free spool is where you wanna be while waiting on a bite, that said, I feel like the current would end up putting a ton of slack in the line. However the lowest drag setting above free goes straight to 7lbs. Any thoughts or recommendations?

[@GulfCoastNation]

Hey We do a video about lever drag reels and setting them here-- kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqi3lpaNq5ycqNE But setting the bait and weight you want the least amount of drag you can get away with, without the waves or current pulling out line! That's a big factor when buying a reel. How it "sets" some reels like the tiagra have a horrible drag ramp issue that makes it very difficult to get it to set right!

[@Teamgafftop713]

@@GulfCoastNation awesome! Thank you so much for the quick response! So do you think setting up at that base 7lbs would work ok? Or is that too heavy? Where do the avets sit at the bottom of the drag range?

[@GulfCoastNation]

@@Teamgafftop713 we don't scale at where they sit. We just go by the feel of it but on a calm day we can grab the line and barely pull and it will be easy so more than that and it might be too much but get to it fast and knock it down

[@Teamgafftop713]

@@GulfCoastNation that's what I was thinking, I feel like it's kindof odd that my reel jumps from free to 7lbs at the low end

[@vic40171]

Hmm, a hammer and a taped up thumb? I wonder what happened! 🤣

[@GulfCoastNation]

Haha He cut his thumb doing the mako jaws!!

[@tysonkahler]

Like it!

[@GulfCoastNation]

We are glad you enjoyed it!

[@zainabmoiyadi9854]

Who saw that spike was moving

[@gholdsfishing3144]

Iv chased a rod all the way to the second gut. Don’t buy those little angle iron and pvc rigs

[@GulfCoastNation]

No need to chase em if they stay in the holder!

[@rickss69]

I'm not carrying a mallet to the beach...

[@Orlosthedruid]

Oh My God....WOOO WOOOO,,,,WE CAUGHT A SHARK....OH MY GOD....WOOO WOOO......WOOO WOOO WOOOO A SHARK...... Somebody needs a life.