Top 6 Mistakes Inshore Anglers Make! | Flats Class YouTube

[@davidapplewhite8434]

My wife was in the room beside me and she said all I heard was "buy more rods so that every setup is matched perfectly"!

[@flatsclassyoutube5502]

You have to start watching my channel with Air Pods 🤫

[@trumpisyourpresident9785]

So buy AirPods then rods

[@groovylu5882]

Thank you for these gems cap ! I got to shake your hand at rural king a few weeks ago in the morning. Was a pleasure meeting you!

[@jordangrabski2528]

Hey CA, could you do a full video on moon phases, majors, minors, etc and how to use that timing effectively?

[@MichaelAlfaro-tz5rp]

Catp. C A. , I was practicing your technique at my sister's house on the island here in Corpus Christi Texas. Her backyard is right on the canal and I was showing my son your Pro tips when I caught a 25 inch trout throwing in to the biggest shaded boat slip I could reach from here deck. 🤙🤙🤙🤙Do I need to say more. Thanks You Sir.

[@flatsclassyoutube5502]

Mike- I love hearing about success stories like this one… appreciate you sharing it with all of us! Tight lines

[@ashleyking9985]

The best thing I've ever done fishing, is a fishing log! Every trip has been documented since 2007. I would love for you to come back to Eastern NC and see how we fish up here in the winter.

[@piririn2]

Been fishing plenty of time and just recently did I understand the importance of lure weight selection vs rod choice , time created a natural sensor of a correct combo in my arm from that point on my fishing has improved tremendously it’s unbelievable the importance of the correct feel in your rod and lure amazing video and great video cap. This took me a lot of time and money to understand so I believe that the beginner fisherman won’t understand till somebody explains it or after spending a lot of time on the water

[@flatsclasscharters]

Well said, appreciate the feedback

[@junior_MCXI79]

I have been fishing for years and years. Just got into artificials in the last 2 years. I have finally developed that same feeling. You automatically know as soon as the lure hits the water if it's within the range for power and action on the rod. Thanks to C.A. for all of these videos helping us make ourselves better

[@pathaley4609]

Great Vid and Info. Keep them coming.

[@elioavila8456]

I agree with all this. Speed is more important than people think. After fishing the mosquito lagoon I’ve realized this because days when I caught 15 reds on artificial I look back and I always noticed I was using a paddle tail with a weedless hook that forced me to slow it down a lot. Also biggest issue I see with people is spending too much time in one spot, I’ve seen people fishing one island on a kayak I go cover 4-8 miles and catch 20 fish, 4 hours later I go back and I see them still fishing the same island or general area. Well if the fish are not there you could throw gold and you ain’t catching anything. Biggest mistake is not covering a lot of area and reeling in your lure too fast! Great video

[@davidapplewhite8434]

That was a Sunday sermon on us falling victim to our own crimes! Excellent video!

[@tag_76]

Great video CA! The two changes I personally made was getting specific rods for specific purposes and slowing down my retrieve. This two have definitely helped.

[@flatsclasscharters]

Makes a difference in your game!

[@CRNFLK77]

As a new boat owner and new to trying to find fish...this video was such a help to understand what and why to do things!

[@mikemcgeehan4321]

Wise words.

[@MirrOlureManiac]

#5 Is the best tip EVER! 2 things you taught me when I was on the bow. Cast to where the boat is headed and to open water. I tell all my passengers the same thing

[@fishingwithdrupydog5547]

❤ this because I have been catching fish were you never would’ve thought there would be a fish there.thanks for your words of encouragement always.

[@shawnholton8996]

Great tips CA, I know have fallen victim to every one of those issues at one time or another and like you, I primarily throw artificials unless I'm bottom fishing offshore. Tight lines and screaming drags!

[@flatsclasscharters]

We all have appreciate you Shawn

[@jasonstewart1022]

Always learn a ton from you Capt thank you!

[@mikeconnelly9765]

Capt.. really good episode.. enjoyed it and felt like Fred Flintstone with the giant phone in his ear on a couple of them.. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@charleslahay5991]

Great review

[@NoleYakin]

The best informative fishing channel out there. As always thanks CA

[@fishingwithdrupydog5547]

❤ this you are so spot on people forget that it’s fishing?& consider the chances are all the time.

[@feltn78]

Thanks a bunch for the most educational video I’ve seen in a very long time!

[@DeadCalmOutdoors]

Really....Great Information. This will be a video to rewatch over and over again. Thanks CA

[@flatswhisperer]

Another great video CA!!! You have a great way of breaking things down to the basics. Excellent points. Since we are getting into that time of some really cold weather fishing I would like to see a video on how you dress for the cold on the water. The layering, the type of fabrics, the windbreakers, protection from cold rain and spray etc. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@flatsclasscharters]

That’s a solid KZbin vid idea

[@softballbryan]

Excellent video with a lot of wise advise. I’m gonna watch this video more and literally takes notes to make sure I’m incorporating these concepts into my fishing trips. Thanks for sharing.

[@braddaignault8098]

Great video C.A., if you can't catch fish consistently after listening to these great tips, then you just weren't listening!

[@flatsclasscharters]

Brad we have to go fishing again soon

[@braddaignault8098]

We do, it has been way, way too long my friend!

[@timfonvielle8693]

Good stuff

[@dumasbagofhammers]

Great video. Learned a lot. Thank you.

[@LatinRazcals]

Great information, hope to attend one of your seminars in 2024.

[@LousyFishermen]

Uh oh I’m guilty of 1-4. Great vid thanks!

[@-Mango5570-]

The name is so fitting. I’m guilty too

[@jamesgrissom3750]

Capt such a great video, full of details form your many years of experience and exploring our incredible waterways. I share them with my childhood friend ,hoping they will get him to create a log , and improve his awareness of the ever changing conditions . Currently he’s the Sail Cat king

[@alexfaugno8569]

Thanks capt. very informative. Definitely got me thinking.

[@leechaney3703]

Keeping fishing logs is essential to illuminate many of these issues.

[@flatsclasscharters]

You’re a absolutely spot on with this one

[@leechaney3703]

@@flatsclasscharters growing up in Alabama, using a Hummingbird flasher, logs for bass fishing were your bible. Moving here 38 yrs ago I found that shallow water saltwater fishing is the same. Finding fish is as well.. Yep, I throw a baitcaster!

[@davidapplewhite8434]

I've been trying to come up with a good way to do this and own my content (meaning the app owner doesn't get to use my log information)

[@PaddleTales24]

12:01 what if you’re kayak bound and have limited range? Do you think it’s worth it to always be trying out new spots or to really get used to your local waters?

[@alancastellon9225]

Excellent video

[@patrickcotter945]

i liked it! I went out last Thursday on a windy day gusting over 32 , to relate to #3 I had to slow way way down to feel my Mirrorlure twitches , Boom 5 fish in 15 cast , it was awesome ! left the ramp at 0825 was back loading at 0930. i’m still guilty of rule #1 😞

[@flatsclasscharters]

I hear ya… I find myself in the same dilemma every once in awhile

[@woodystemms3799]

Back in the 1950's, the first commercial Spinnerbait, the "Houser Hell Diver", had one instruction on the package: "For Best Results, Retrieve Very Slowly".

[@flatsclasscharters]

Funny how some things never change!

[@teetimeaz]

I kayak fish. I do not have a tower to stand on for great site fishing. I think i have found that side scan works looking in 6-8 foot of water and towards shore for fish. What do you think? I still look for birds, jumping bait etc.

[@BobACNJ]

Take notes on this one.

[@mikeryan6277]

Captain would you mind sending me a screenshot of those 250 waypoints please.

[@TCampbell1990]

Hey cap, what’s your favorite lure to use when sight fishing clear water

[@lmb25315]

I'm not CA, but it depends on where I'm throwing but I love throwing gold spoons and also the kicker crab z.

[@lmb25315]

The reason I like the kicker crab for sight cadting is bcs when it sits there idle it still looks natural. A paddle tail or jerk shad almost NEEDS to be worked. But that kicker crab you can move quicker, very slowly pull it, or let it sit. All are good options. But the highlight of it being able to sit there and look good gets you the most out of your cast, I feel.

[@TCampbell1990]

@@lmb25315 thanks man, I might try that I have a bunch of kicker crabz I don’t use lol

[@lmb25315]

@TCampbell1990 the are definitely not a power fishing lure. I break them out when I'm working around oyster bars a lot bcs I very lightly vertically jerk them. Even when they get hung with the little vertical movements, they almost always come out. So that scenario and also sight casting. I basically keep one tied on one of my rods 24/7. It's on a 3/8 texas eyed jighead. They are pretty buoyant, so I would not go any lighter than that. I did one time and it took way too long to drop.

[@flatsclasscharters]

I really like the Buggs jigs or maybe an earthy colored 3” Zman MinowZ

[@troydavison2467]

About how deep underwater does the water temperature change when a cold front comes through

[@flatsclasscharters]

Depends on a few factors but the water shallower than 3’ is significantly colder. I believe 6-8’ is where it starts to become a better temperature refuge.

[@comfortablynumb9342]

I recently started catching redfish on a spinnerbait because I took your advice and slowed down. Now I understand why I never caught bass with them. But I got a redfish magic and slowed down and boom, caught a red. And last Sunday I went in the kayaks with my buddy. He was popping and waiting with his cork. I was popping softer and dragging more then letting the jig sink. He caught a bunch of small trout, reds and a flounder. I caught 1 redfish but it was 25". I think the smarter fish like the more subtle approach around marsh grass.

[@flatsclasscharters]

😉

[@dhdn-v8p]

what rod should i pair with the shimano stradic 3000

[@2Cool4Ryan]

7'0 - 7'6 Medium power fast action rod, line weight between 7-20lbs

[@flatsclasscharters]

You’ll have a number of choices between 7’-7’6” Medium to MH

[@larrycarr6545]

What’s the benefit of a blood knot? Why not an Improved Albright? Or double uni?

[@alexanzhaer8150]

GREAT POINTS, NOTHING PERSONAL BUT PLAY IT 1.25X SPEED, THANK ME LATER.

[@MrTalmaguer]

I myself am trying to get out of the #4 tip as I don’t keep track of the water details, temp details, and day overall details.

[@gisellesbikeseat]

I think you meant "honey hole" not glory hole 😂

[@outcastfisherman]

Lol

[@adamw5360]

Looking for this one 😂

[@SRH420ful]

I have a honey hole and it's so full of bait and fish because of restricted access from the main part of Tampa Bay it don't matter what you throw at them anything that looks like either a white bait or a shrimp works but one thing that works for me even in the worst conditions is a hot pink soft tail which turns a perfect orangy shrimp color in the emerald green water of Tampa Bay

[@MikeSmith-nu9wt]

I think most peoples hardest thing about fishing is taking the time to go ..i havent caught a fish in my bedroom , ( but i have in the garage 😂 darn floods ) ok only i can catch fish if i stay at home ( creek on the property )

[@michaelsegarra8482]

CA that’s crazy but I don’t do any of those! 😎🤣

[@flatsclasscharters]

👍🏼

[@anthonymannarino3376]

Ya, #1 mistake is fishing in south Florida 😂

[@danielwetzel9859]

Totally guilty of the glory hole spots. Been trying to keep it even. Couple new spots then throw a glory hole in between them.

[@rong4911]

Hey, I'm "that guy". But I swear every time I see you sneakin your way towards me at the same old "seasonal" spots

[@teetimeaz]

Those fish are not in your past glory holes because you caught them all.

[@jimbro7861]

Video too long