Top 3 FISHING TACKLE MISTAKES (Most Saltwater Anglers Make)

Are you overpaying for your inshore saltwater fishing tackle?
Are you buying tackle that is actually hurting your chances of catching saltwater fish?
Do you have the completely wrong rod for your spinning reel?
The chances are good that you’re making at least one of these three tackle mistakes…
It's so critical that we put together an in-depth training for you (because it’s what we wished someone had shared with us many years ago).
Here are the 3 cases studies we cover in this tackle training video:
Case Study #1 - How to avoid buying the wrong rod for your spinning reel (almost ALL weekend warriors make this costly mistake...)
Case Study #2 - How to save hundreds of dollars on leader line (and have a superior leader line with higher abrasion and breaking strength)!
Case Study #3 - Why these inexpensive inshore reels are keeping up with (and many times out-performing) the top of the line spinning reels (even after being dunked in saltwater)…
Watch it now (or go here to save the page so you can watch it anytime): bit.ly/35F7qS4
Tight lines and thank you so much for your support!
Joe Simonds
Salt Strong co-founder
P.S. - If you’re planning to purchase fluorocarbon line or an inshore spinning reel this year, then you’ve got to see this full video! Don’t miss this awesome training that many inshore anglers are saying game-changing.

[@mike34744]

I’ve Spent over $1000 on fishing gear of this year when I got back into it. My son who uses a $50 rod and reel combo catches more than all of us.

[@jakefromstatefarm9721]

I went out south of Tampa a few days ago with my cheap "kids" combo rod and I caught more fish then my buddy and his expensive designer gear. same bait, same style. if you're new to salt water just get what you can and have fun.

[@jessicamargiewicz1332]

I LOVE your honesty and experimental analyses!!!

[@Saltstrong]

Solve the top 3 fishing tackle mistakes here: bit.ly/35F7qS4

[@dbettis6477]

Hey guys at salt strong I know you read my comments on when I bought some cane poles/ bamboo sticks. I want you guys to do a cane pole challenge, even make it a competition between brothers and film it. Fishing with cane poles. I have caught everything from pinfish to sheepshead to LM Bass to catfish with them. I know the salt strong community would love that video

[@williammartinez4657]

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[@jeanlong4285]

Been a member since near the beginning. Always watch your videos and learn a lot. Can't wait for this covid thing to be over so you can fill the tackle shop back up. Thanks for all you do.

[@Damfarm1]

Thanks; enjoyed the tackle tips! One comment on your discussions regarding mono/braid...I find the real difference is in the quality of the materials as a "leader material" vs. a "main line material". Obviously there are qualities of the mono/braid we want for rig making that we don't want for our main line. After having made/used hundreds of rigs over the years, I'm back to using the Ande mono leader material spools. Convenience, toughness, line memory, price......all in Ande's favor. Thanks again; keep up your great work.

[@FloridaBoyGrizz]

Thanks for the vid just in time Needed something to listen to at work

[@RichM0410]

Your salt strong organization is awesome. All that you present is very appreciated! I learn something from your videos almost daily! Thank you

[@picklesmcgee518]

I check everyday for your content ... just awesome stuff guys 👍

[@robertmendez4475]

Thanks for the info really good things to learn

[@VincenzoPentangeli]

You guys are great. Big help to us novices.

[@miguelafonso3285]

Best fishing channel anywhere! I have learned so much from watching your videos. Thanks.

[@wdinarte]

Holy cow, I was completely backwards with the reels, rod and line 😂😂 now I know. #1 rod #2 line and #3 reel. Thank you guys 🤙🏻 amazing info here AND “ free “

[@KCsniper79]

I can’t wait to see the tests with the line visibility, I use the blue label seagaur fishing line not the leader line so I’ll save a little bit there, but I’m hoping that you guys will convince me to switch over to the andes mono this way I’ll save quite a bit more, thanks again for the videos they’re definitely very informative....🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@Charactermatters650]

A few thoughts on what line to use: Salt strong have videos on this - the thinking has changed drastically due to their own testing. All lines sink - mono just sinks slower than flouro and not much slower - so not a big difference really. I am an old timer, long time fishing - they have changed my mind - I have lots of lines in various diameters (pound test is not a good indicator of strength as the manufacturer pays for or does the testing themselves). I now buy only mono in bulk (500 yards plus). I think that you should buy mono from a decent manufacturer with time tested decent quality line (not expensive frankly). So I buy maxima mono now only - in 500yd or more spools - I buy by diameter (line size) only. I have bought it all in the past, but no longer. I fish everything - fly (fresh and salt), bass (baitcaster and spin), salt (trolling, jigging, surfcasting, casting), trotter centerpin - the point is for every reel I use braid to mono leader (or using up my old fluro). So my leader line is very low cost as I buy maxima in bulk. I will spend more for braid I like - like power pro slick 8 or power pro quatro - I use the braid for about a half season (heavy use) and then swap it around (reverse the line on my reel) to get better use out of it. No more hassles with rats nests etc. Braid to mono leader - same with fly line leader (tippet) even on the end of sinking leaders or sinking (2 or 3 sinking) fly line. Rod then line then reel - could not agree more. The one example I can think of for a good quality drag is using spinning tackle for steelhead with very light leader (what a fish to catch!) - your drag has to be very good (The new shimano stradic is amazing for under $200). All this advice they give is gold and it is backed up by their testing too - they show it all and let you decide - great stuff - your never too old to learn! Also on fly line: I find that the line is very expensive these days - If you are not hung up on “loops” for your line, I think there are well priced line for fly (floating, intermediate, sinking etc) that are old school, where you will tie a “nail knot” or such to join various lines together and thus save major bucks - the quality of lines such as Cortland are very good and do compete with top dollar lines - just not all the frills etc. - There are some top guides for fly who will insist that when going for bigger game fish that their clients have line joined by nail knot as it is more trustworthy than a heat joined loop on the joining end of a fly line - frankly it just makes sense.

[@joegrande4848]

Valued information thank you brother. I hear you on the fishing line honestly fluorocarbon is junk

[@JoeyT80]

Great info. Very gold mine!

[@allenbmooresharinginformation]

Interesting information on the lines. We have been told for years that mono was inferior. So flouro is better at backlashing, breaking, and costs more.

[@komeriman]

Thank you for sharing a great video!

[@CNubel]

I've been a Salt Strong Insider member for the past 3 years. It's the best thing I ever did.

[@CurrituckF150]

Same here, Christopher. After spending the last 40 plus years bass fishing, Salt Strong definitely shortened my learning curve. The bonus is keeping tackle simple and affordable. 2-3 plano tackle trays and a few bags of soft plastics is all I own.

[@AndrewFishman]

You boys take all the fun out of tackle addiction :( How am I supposed to justify the new rod I need, but will never use, if you keep doing these videos? LOL.

[@waltertx.6020]

Wait they left us an out. Rods we need better rods 😂

[@AndrewFishman]

@@waltertx.6020 😂I brought myself another Daiwa TD Black yesterday. I needed a better rod... 🤣

[@waltertx.6020]

@@AndrewFishman Yes I surely understand that. I need new Rods as well.. 😂😂

[@AndrewFishman]

@@waltertx.6020 🤔Now I consider it, every rod needs a reel, am I right? I mean, feel free to correct me if my thinking is wrong. 😁

[@waltertx.6020]

@@AndrewFishman Yes we may need a few more.. 😂

[@surferdude-ll2qu]

I greatly appreciate you guys, I'm new to fishing and ive been Pretty much learning the hard way, listening to you guys has helped me, now I know the science in selecting the right gear and what are the deciding factors. Thanks for sharing your experiences, now I need to learn how these flippers react to pressure changes in tides. 👍💪🙏

[@Saltstrong]

So glad that you are finding the videos helpful! 💪

[@cdw1485]

Returning to fishing after a 30 year hiatus. You guys have saved me lots of time and money on tackle, and I hope to learn how to read conditions to make it fun.

[@joegrande4848]

Couple things to look for is simply observing the area for birds. Where there's birds 🐦 feeding on bait fish the fish you're looking for will be there. Also permitting your near structure transitions an bluffs with transitions meaning rock an brush near the rock on the bluff. Eddie's slightly swirling motions in the water that are created from more aggressive current in the water. Finding grass or rock piles by scanning near the bottom for grass, also the very bottom very slowly. It's important to have a quality rod to feel the contour of ocean bed for rock or grass or pockets. Scan areas thoroughly before doing actual fishing. If you get bites while fishing lure very slowly at the bottom or near the bottom for big grass structure or rock awesome. Vary your retrieve as you scan structure an pauses. Fast 2 seconds then moderate 1 second to keep in strike zone longer, switch up retrieve all different ways. The same with pauses. If it's colder start slower retrieve an longer pauses. Sometimes you will get bites as you scan area with fishing lure very slowly to observe the area by feel. I do this because I don't want to spend a ton of money on maps an such. Yes I do use navionics but I will probably cancel because I use basics what I learned to catch fish. The time of day an areas such as points pockets on bed of water I'm fishing pockets an points sticking out from shore or pointed pockets going inward. Pockets in grass as well. The water level weather it's high or low

[@wmp89]

My inshore setup is Shimano Teramar MH 7'6" Extra Fast action with the new Battle DX 4000 lined up with Suffix 832 30# coastal camo. Love the rig.

[@genedavis759]

Thanks guys for taking the time to steer attention to fundamentals ! Im in my 50s and have fished most of those years also getting caught up in tackle addiction.

[@ZenRacingForza]

Just became a Salt Strong member. Thanks for everything

[@eagleviewhd]

Thanks for the advice.

[@toaluasaleupolu7060]

Oh my goodness I spent so much on floroleader..thanks for the awesome video guys

[@yajtramer6913]

I fish now in Owen sound. I fish for salmon and trout. Everything you say applies to everything I have done for years. Great tips thou. I love it. I catch fish constantly. Many anglers around the area kind of hate me cause I out fish them. Lol. I tell them info. When they listen. They catch fish. Lol 🐟👍🐟👍🐟👍

[@jameskellett2734]

This is good stuff! Thanks.

[@miguelmarin4309]

I just bougth an Abu garcia vengance ( medium- heavy 8-14lb) and a reel abu garcia 300 for 14lb. after this i am buying braid line. Thanks :D

[@chrisgyimoti8797]

Yo guys. Very new to watching your videos and really like them. I’m planning on becoming a member soon. Question on this video tho. When you talked about the rods y’all didn’t mention anything on which lengths to use. I need some new rods and not sure what length I should get.

[@BravoBassin]

great video with awsome information! I will say that I agree that the knot strengh of mono is way better then flouro. I am mostly a bass fisherman but I am starting to get into inshore salt water fishing now. Just about every break off I have had bass fishing has been on flouro line. I am also not a fan of braided line I do understand the benefits of it but I hate having to tie litter's on all the time and I feel that it just creat's another breaking point in your line. But that is just me So I just use straight mono and some flouro on my light spinning gear.

[@Eyesofthasouth]

First, thank y’all for all the great info y’all bring man. Solid stuff. Regarding flouro vs mono. I’ve been considering using flouro for lighter lures where feel and sensitivity come into play. From what I’ve heard, flouro seems to sink better than mono and reducing the bow in your line. Will it a make big enough difference in staying in contact with your lure and help to not miss the bite? Or am I just over thinking it? Or is there another way to combat this problem? Thanks again guys

[@timgalloway7909]

Nice guys appreciated what you had to say and yeah I got assortments of gear which I don't use. I live in New Zealand and even I'm half a planet away I will certainly put to use what you've been saying.cheers and all the best to ya.

[@forreelzfishing]

a lot of good info. thanks :)

[@dross1492]

Great video-2 questions-in the Tampa Bay Area you are using Ande mono leader and not Floro? 2 - What length rod do you use for dock fishing, what brand? Thanks

[@lawrencepowell633]

Pretty informative video, thank you. "Free"

[@baseballgod8065]

Looking forward to the line visibility test.

[@hoscarnag]

I don't see it happening

[@baseballgod8065]

@@hoscarnag Why?

[@andyhammer9218]

@@baseballgod8065 he died

[@ronm7781]

Great video gents - really appreciated the Flouro vs Mono discussion. I fished for decades on Mono and now starting to get back into inshore/bay fishing and am amazed at the hype over braid and flouro.

[@dirtyharry7616]

luke thank you for calling out flouro i never got suckered in im 62 and been useing pink ande #15 #20 and up for over 50 yrs

[@NanangMrikah]

Awesome!!!

[@robhunter75]

Just moved to pensacola from Houston. Figuring out this clear water with yalls help.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks! Make sure to check out the Smart Fishing Spots program, it is a game changer! smartfishingspots.com/

[@shanedelaney372]

As a scuba diver, I can say that for every 33 feet of depth, the light necessary to see color is lost in the order of the rainbow. So, below 33’, the color red is not visible, for example. Please, factor this in with your testing.

[@rainbosprinkles6548]

As a MSDT with over 4k dives, I can say loss of color has nothing to do with pressure, especially measured in ATMs (33' depth). The loss of color is related to light penetration.

[@Mightiflier]

@@rainbosprinkles6548 which is related to his exact point, he just used it as a reference point which happened to be 2 atmospheres. Do you have a better scale? Then please include it in your response.

[@Mightiflier]

At 10 feet red is clearly visible, even if the water is somewhat murky. But the depth of water layer plays a role in how quickly the first part of the light spectrum starts to disappear, regardless of how turbid the water is. So your answer is only partially correct, even if you are an Albert Einstein of scuba diving.

[@edphillips2998]

So much certainty… But eyes vary between species. Redfish see light differently than Rainbows. What you see is not particularly relevant to what a fish sees. Also, water varies. A stream with clay sediment will lose the spectrum in a different order than a quarry of gin-clear water. Some places the sea is blue, some places it is green, etc. That’s not a surface phenomenon. What I’m saying is simply this: there are no absolutes. Which color works best will vary from day to day, from place to place, and from fish to fish.

[@jba68]

Late to this video, but I have just started saltwater fishing and have been considering tackle. I appreciate you saving me money because I can easily spend on fishing tackle and gear. Inexpensive is ok by me!

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the support!

[@isaiahtorres920]

he is still in the Christmas spirit with the tree up lol great video guys

[@asianseaanimals]

Awesome sharing

[@johnschauder]

One thing I didn’t hear you mention in the “flouro v mono” topic is that flouro sinks and mono doesn’t. I don’t know how important that is in the saltwater arena, but I know in the bass fishing that I do it can be a very important aspect when choosing a line to get the proper action out of a specific bait. I’ll use a mono leader if I’m trying to get a topwater bait to float properly or a jerkbait to suspend properly and I’ll use flouro if I’m trying to get to the bottom faster with crank baits or jigs or whatever.

[@Charactermatters650]

Salt strong have videos on this - the thinking has changed drastically due to their own testing. All lines sink - mono just sinks slower than flouro and not much slower - so not a big difference really. I am an old timer, long time fishing - they have changed my mind - I have lots of lines in various diameters (pound test is not a good indicator of strength as the manufacturer pays for or does the testing themselves). I now buy only mono in bulk (500 yards plus). I think that you should buy mono from a decent manufacturer with time tested decent quality line (not expensive frankly). So I by maxima mono now only - in 500yd or more spools - I buy by diameter (line size) only. I have bought it all in the past, but no longer. I fish everything - fly (fresh and salt). bass (baitcaster and spin), salt (trolling, jigging, surfcasting, casting), trotter centerpin - the point is for every reel I use braid to mono leader (or using up my old fluro). So my leader line is very low cost as I buy maxima in bulk. I will spend more for braid I like - like power pro slick 8 or power pro quatro - I use the braid for about a half season (heavy use) and then swap it around (reverse the line on my reel) to get better use out of it. No more hassles with rats nests etc. Braid to mono leader - same with fly line leader (tippet) even on the end of sinking leaders or sinking (2 or 3 sinking) fly line. Rod then line then reel - could not agree more. The one example I can think of for a good quality drag is using spinning tackle for steelhead with very light leader (what a fish to catch!) - your drag has to be very good (The new shimano stradic is amazing for under $200). All this advice they give is gold and it is backed up by their testing too - they show it all and let you decide - great stuff - your never too old to learn!

[@jaxxwade2873]

Instablaster

[@johnschauder]

@@jaxxwade2873 idk what that means

[@tucko11]

I tend to buy and use stuff only I've used before that I've caught fish with, whether its hooks, fishing line, weight and sinker set up, I don't think brand name matters some times, but you want good equipment that's warranty, like Shimano, Daiwa, Okuma, etc., I think the biggest waste of money is lures. People on trips use them all the time, and they never seem to catch as much as anglers who use live bait especially on saltwater, whether inshore or offshore. Anyways like the video guys, keep it up!

[@brianlotrean5160]

Located In the west side of Puerto Rico any reports coming out from here? Liked your honest approach to providing us the facts!

[@DeeMonee2]

Thanks Boys! Great vid. I would be real interested in the visibility test between the various fluoro and mono lines.

[@cerescop]

I bought a spool of 35# mono 250 yds for $3.97 and its my leader line for my 50# braid.

[@TJ-ns6uz]

Great information

[@sha6mm]

I would like to see some smaller mono lines tested for visually as well like 10lb mono. You can catch big fish on it as well

[@hectormonge3919]

I don’t live close to the beach so I fish in lakes. I can apply a lot of this but does your GPS weekly plots include Texas lakes for bass ?

[@kweeks10045]

With the wide variation in size, weight, drag, and even line capacity, it's very difficult to recommend a particular size in my opinion. For instance, a Penn Slammer III 3500 versus a 3000 Stradic.

[@Boogalou30]

I agree to the line. Went fishing with a friend, and he was catching fish with the same lurer. The fish could see my braid. So I tied mono to the braid and started catching fish.

[@shareetmoore108]

I don’t know man I’ve caught a ton of fish on my Penn battle iii combo. Also from Texas to Va 😌 don’t stop at the Carolinas lol.

[@PhillyJohnny]

I agree with you. A lot of the Penn combos work well together I think. I don't think those rods are junk at all.

[@shareetmoore108]

@@PhillyJohnny my battle 3 and fierce 3 land trout, drum, stripper, blues, mackerel, and giant rays easily 🤷🏽‍♂️ My aunt used to live right next to the Penn factory, these rods are a Philly staple lol.

[@PhillyJohnny]

@@shareetmoore108 I believe it! I grew up in Northeast Philly - not far away from the factory. It's a shame they don't make more products in that factory anymore. I want to get myself one of those Penn Battle 3 DX reels. They received great reviews.

[@shareetmoore108]

@@PhillyJohnny yea most of their products are always sold out. I have to go to third party sellers to get anything. My spinfisher vi should be here today from Amazon 😬

[@sarahslye2726]

I think penn rods are decent.

[@brycehartzog8154]

My 13 Fishing Inception reel is 3.5 years old and was less than $100.00. Other than a bearing upgrade, I rinse it after each use, break it down and run it through the ultrasonic cleaner a couple times a year, it runs like a champ. It’s on a 7’ Shimano GLF medium rod. It’s my ‘go to’ right out of the gate every morning. That being said, I love my 13 Fishing Concept C’s and Shimano Calcutta’s, but that little Inception is a workhorse at less than half the price of the others.

[@2alawabidingcitzen]

29.50 I love wat you said gained me as a watcher.

[@2alawabidingcitzen]

29.20 im sorry

[@manbearpig8971]

Dang on, I just bought some fluoro and bam! I'm 5 months late on big information. Thank you guys for all the awesome advice and information.

[@crowman5936]

I've used Maxima Floro fishing line in 200 yard spools as leader material for the last 10 years in the ocean with not one problem. I fish for 2 months every year in Northern California for rockfish to albacore tuna with the line as leader and haven't seen any problems that would make me switch yet. Use what works for you.

[@lulo1328]

Thank you so much, thank you so very much! I can't believe there are people out there not wanting to earn more money buy selling a brand. But you guys look legit. I went and tested what you said about mono and fluoro: it's true! I come from the Caribbean where they fish only with mono because it's cheap. Well, the locals outfish me every time with my 1000 dollar fishing gear/outfit and them with their handline with mono using the same hooks and bait in the same boat.

[@rajramjit1755]

Didn't appreciate you making fun of me studying my Topspot map diligently...😂😂😂 Great content, fan and arduous student here.👍🏽👍🏽

[@SHAMSHADSHIRZAI]

Thanks for explaining not to buy floro. It is my first time I bought floro haven’t tested yet.

[@HectorCondis]

Thank you so much

[@brianbrigg57]

On the mono/fluoro argument has wet strength and abrasion resistance been compared? I use mono mainline in different sizes for leaders because of pricing but, to be fair, fluoro doesn't absorb water as much which might make some difference.

[@ronmb81]

15:15 great explanation

[@ericware7777]

I took my two girls fishing at Vilano Beach Pier, their 10 and 12, with a zebco 202 with 12 lb line, and a medium rod I put together from some reels and rods I collected years ago from yard sales for $5. My 10 yr old caught a 14.5 inch flounder and a Sheepshead, and my 12 yr old caught kingfish all day. We were at the shallow end of the pier. So all these guys lined on the pier using $100 combos and my girls out-fished them. They were not pulling in the big fish, but that didn't matter. They had a good time. So it's possible to catch fish with a small setup if you know how to set it all up. My rod and reel were yard sale items for $10 and I still use them today. By the way, I never wetted my line at all and we ate fish for dinner.

[@mistermatsuda]

I use Yozuri Hybrid line for my leader sometimes (left over from filling my conventional reels). It's a mix of nylon/flourocarbon. 20# for $11/600yds. The Ande leader line # for # is way thicker so it'll have better abrasion resistance but you can go 30# Yorzuri for about the same diameter. Also, for GT fishing, I use straight 80# mono for leader, not leader line but main line - Maxima. I landed a bunch of large GTs on it - no issue. My point is, you can use most any mono if you have to. However for light game 4# to 10#, I still use flouro leader - it's cheap enough. You're not gonna get rich saving money on leader line.

[@RH-qk5lt]

- Luke, love to hear your opinion of the Fenwick HMG 7' ML. & M rods. - I've stopped buying Florocarbon leader line after watching your line test video. - I wish you guys would do an in depth video on proper retrieval or jig techniques for say... you're top 3 - 5 lures. - There's a great KZbin video of underwater line visibility testing different color lines. - I've bought Daiwa Fuego LT's and BG's. Love them. - Love your videos.

[@r.k862]

How long have you been using the daiwa fuego and BG? Do you think they are extremely durable? Tells me experiences with other reels you've had?

[@RH-qk5lt]

@@r.k862 I've been using the current model BG for I whould guess about 4 or 5 years. The Fuego LT only 1 year. I've had zero trouble with either but I'm the guy who religiously washes my reels after each use in salt water and knows what each reel is designed to be used for. If I'm going off shore jigging or grabbing a 7' MH rod for site casting dolphin I'm not putting the Fuego on it spooled with 40lb braid. I'm 53 yrs old, been fishing my entire life and am a bit of a reel, rod, lure addict. I've fished farm ponds, inland lakes, Great Lakes salmon, backwater reds, trout, snook and Florida Keys Tarpon many times. I've used many, many reels. Having said that, I've never found the need to spend more than say around $140 for any reel. After all this time and reels used some of my favorites are Daiwa, Penn Battle II, certain Okuma and the work horse, Fin-Nor Lethal.

[@r.k862]

@@RH-qk5lt thanks for the reply. I want to buy a 4 piece rod or telescopic rod but it has to be the most strongest and durable rod in the world, I'm going to be using a spinning reel on it. Which one do you recommend?

[@RH-qk5lt]

@@r.k862 LOL... I'm not experienced in the. "strongest most durable rod in the world". If you'd ask me about a 4 piece travel rod for inshore salt water or any fresh water, I'd say Fenwick HMG, St.Croix or Okuma. In that order. I've traveled with both from IL to Florida for the past 12 years and the HMG is just a fantastic rod. Hence....the reason I would love to hear Salt Strong guys opinion on it.

[@r.k862]

@@RH-qk5lt aaah ok no worries, yes thanks for that reply I appreciate it

[@angelsaavedra8832]

Just stumbled upon the salt strong youtube channel some great info in this vid. Gonna check out a few more than likely gonna subscribe.

[@waltertx.6020]

Yes you should Angel. I've learned so much from the Salt Strong Team!

[@michaelmccray8610]

Love you guys unfortunately I don’t live right on the coast so my trips are not daily but I’m really enjoying these tutorials! Need to get me a salt strong hat! Lol

[@riccardocarbo2479]

The muffled sound of your mic made listening harder. Great information, guys, especially about the line, which has been my experience so far, too. A few good Mono lines and you are set; that and some good braid. Fluoro doesn't impress me for anything. I also agree that the rod, line and reel are in that order of importance when it comes strictly to hooking up fish.

[@singaporehikers]

That's correct advice 👍

[@klemmr3233]

Thanks again (from the Netherlands) for another great video. I think fluorocarbon line was a solution to an industry problem - expensive braid pushed nylon mono out and 'invisible leaders' was a way of replacing mono end tackle rigs. Awesome channel. I need better rods to match my fancy reels!

[@sarahslye2726]

What you all should do is a “consumer report” each year rating rods, reels, line. Rankings with stars in categories.

[@57tubeviewer]

Saw the comments on mono vs flouro earlier on SS. So, I went to mono leaders. Since it was winter. and the bite was slow for everyone, I can't comment definitively on visibility effects. But, mono seemed to do as well as my remaining Yozuri flouro. So, my go to now for bay fishing (Socal) is 10lb Trilene, and I am happy with it. Tried six lb but lost a 24+inch (estimated) halibut when it flopped out of my under sized net and broke me. Halibut is a toothy critter, so I don't know what caused the failure. I will stick with 10lb. If I get a hard hang up on the bottom, which is common when fishing for Spotted Bay Bass, it takes max effort to break off, and has yet to fail on good sized Spotties. (BTW that includes a terminal uni or kreh knot, and Alberto braid to mono.) As to reels; the $50+/- range seem to hold up as well in salt as the $100+.. Kastking has held up better than Pfleuger or Daiwa (although I loved the Daiwa at 2x the cost of the President or Sharky III, until it seized up. It has been in their service department for 5 weeks now, with a fee for cleaning and servicing = to !/2 the original cost. Sorry, Daiwa, no more.

[@aaronjohnson2312]

With the leader talk I love that you test the abrasion of both. I like flourocarbon due to it's stiff nature. Do you believe the performance in that area makes a case to stay with flouro?

[@Saltstrong]

Monofilament is stronger in nearly every test we've conducted

[@MrGT500]

My 7ft original penn battle 5000 was a combo with a matching graphite battle rod. it is by far my most well balanced and comfortable set up. Pulled several big stripers this year

[@cdw1485]

I picked a Penn battle III 3000 combo with the Penn battle rod.....so far it’s been great, in fact I gave this setup to the wife and I got the Penn battle III 8000 HS and paired it with a Shimano rod (way overkill ) ......but the piece de resistance is the Moana rod and reel combo with the rubber fish attached, from Disney/Walmart.🤣😂🤣😂

[@farmerjon5532]

I have the 4000 combo, and it is really great for casts, power and sensitivity. Combo's aren't always bad

[@MrGT500]

@@farmerjon5532 eh, combos are usually pretty terrible. but penn does them very well. i just got a 4000 dx battle 3, its really nice, i put it on a 7ft squadron 3 medium. its really nice

[@codykees6584]

Also like the Battle combos. I have a St. Croix rod that I really like, but that Battle II rod is probably my second favorite

[@Charsept]

I make so many mistakes 😅 working on fixing that. But it's very true, buying gear really is a hobby all its own 😆

[@andrewcox7130]

I'm a member. Love you guus!

[@RichM0410]

I’ve commented on this video in the past. However, what recommendation for length of rod for inshore reds,snook, trout? 7’, 7’3, 7’6, other??? Thank YOU

[@outdoorsman4245]

Awesome channel I love this channel. Is anyone doing this for fresh water? I don't know of any

[@woodystemms3799]

Okuma reels fill the bill for me. Fine performance for the money. Epixor's are definitely the best budget reel. The new ITX models have a spec-sheet, and price tag, that's a game changer.

[@kylerwilley7964]

When are you guys releasing the line visibility test?

[@danielstarr9037]

I wish there were more tips about finding the fish without a boat/yak. If anyone has links to vids/posts on that, please share!!

[@wario2472000]

Came across this video today and immediately subscribed and thinking of becoming a member but I have one question, you Mentioned how monofilament line has worked for you in almost every scenario but the reels shown all had braided lines, which would you consider more then? Mono or braided? Thanks

[@Saltstrong]

It depends on the situation, this would be a great question to post in the Community where our coaches are answering questions. Email us at [e-mail] if we can help!

[@robhunter75]

Been learning that I've been going to heavy instead of optimizing my drag

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@lulo1328]

I'm all the way in Europe and think you're awesome!

[@RH-nc8uu]

When I see the podcast/videos in canals - looks like the daiwa certate is what is being used a $500 reel? Maybe the $200 bg mq? I have been way to busy to watch all these super long videos without much concise information maybe I missed what exact reel is in those.

[@josesto]

Hi. What reference is That Daiwa FUEGO that you have shown???

[@RH-nc8uu]

Berkley Vanish 100% Fluoro 20lb - just purchased 250yards $11 If you're going to be rubbing up on very dangerous things maybe go to 30. Put out 10 lines or more (I have) all identical except Fluoro and Mono as leader) you will get hit on the Fluoro more than 80 percent more consistently.

[@toddschmidt9356]

Great video but it seems like you guys are forgetting about us baitcasting guys I have lately switched over to BFS to throw my light tackle spooled with 10lb Power Pro and loving it

[@peterturner6260]

I have a spinfisher 5500 I looking for a new rod to pair with it I've been looking at the St Croix Mojo inshore I fish in New England for mostly striper, tautog, Seabass & Blue fish what is your opinion on this setup?

[@mojobudgiekayakfishing]

Probably too late to help but I kayak fish southern NE salt inshore. Have the previous generation mojo medium 7 and pair it with a fuego 3k or spinfisher vi 2500 depending on wave height and splash effect. The mojo is 4.7 ounces and found heavier bigger reels to unbalance it. With the fuego it’s 13.5 oz for the whole combo. Heck I only use max 4K spinfisher on my 9’ shore rod. Also there is a lot of durability reviews /concerns about the newest mojo, triumph inshore May be safer. Good luck

[@davidbeaver1350]

So do you do fresh water bass and do the moon cycles effect fresh water fish the same as salt water fish or maybe I should say the tides Wich effect how the dish behave fresh water for the most part doesn't have tides other then the deltas on the west coast or in Louisiana those are the only fresh water tidal systems I know of... Again even on the dents deltas would it be effective

[@dangdang8106]

My dearest reel is the Okuma cymar baitfeeder I wanted it so bad and when I got it it felt no different to my Okuma dynadrag baitfeeder. Then I bought a kastking Sharky 3 and damn that reel is incredibly

[@constantinconsta9274]

what rod do you recomend for perch like in canals in swseden

[@watchman316ly]

Combo kits- yeah, even Bass Pro shops will do that to you!

[@edwardbranch3520]

Still one of the best all around videos out there.

[@Saltstrong]

Thank you!

[@maxbusinessprofitssergiode5747]

I buy combos for the car/trunk or to pull out from storage for sabiki rigs...