Trolling with baits

G'day Fisho's, This week I head offshore and target a few pelagics by trolling with baits. I was lucky enough to score some glamour conditions and with some prime rigged baits swimming seductively behind the boat it isn't long before a reel start screaming! Hope you enjoy the episode!
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[@jeremyrowe4339]

Love that sound it never gets old!!!!!!!

[@terrylawson5404]

Great catch again Sammy, that chin guard really look and proved the goods. Thanks for sharing once again. Cheers mate 👍👍🎣🎣🎣

[@King_fisho_nz]

Your fishing styles remind me a lot of old school fishing, like these trolling rigs and the way you beach fish is the way they fished 50 years ago and worked so well 😄 absolutely love seeing them in action

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Hahah bit of old salt in my blood maybe?! No need to fix techniques that aren’t broken 👌👌💪💪

[@hugobryant7297]

From that first clip I can already tell this is going to be good👍

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Hope you enjoyed it mate 🍻🍻

[@owenbarry4535]

Good session Mr Hitzke, love your work

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Cheers mate 🍻🍻

[@lesstalkmorefishing1000]

You know it's sunday when you hear screaming reels. Beautiful day out there mate, nice catches

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Haha music to the ears 👌👌 thanks for watching mate 🍻

[@seastrength1291]

Great instructional video. Have been waiting for some mackerel trolling tips for some time. Cheers SS

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Oh awesome! Perfect timing 👌👌 hopefully have a few more in the coming months too 👌

[@fishwithchris03]

Every video is epic, love your work mate.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Cheers mate! Thanks for watching 🍻🍻

[@terrylawson5404]

Well done Sammy, good size Spaniards there mate, like the look of the chin guard also mate. Thanks for sharing once again.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Cheers mate! Thanks for watching 🍻🍻

[@gordonstacey9528]

Great stuff Sammy

[@smithysfishing]

Over the years picked up heaps of Head Starts from bargain bins but maybe not the last 8-10years or more. I like them a lot. Few tricks I do are cut the gal hook off with side cutters and put a split ring to SL12 Gamakatsu or BKK Kajiki. The surface rig I cut the wings off with a saw then I can slide an octopus skirt over the top or similar for a skipping rig.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Yeah nice mate! I change the hooks out as well. The one they come with isn’t great! Not a bad idea for the skipping gar! Cheers 🍻🍻

[@trolling_angler_il]

Awesome! What should be trolling depth for big Spanish mackerel? When trolling number of baits in parallel - should all be on same depth?

[@sander5457]

Love this channel. Fishing is somehting i just do active the last 5 years, i am 35 years old now. I was on a holiday in Australia and my friend who i was traveling with wanted to fish. I sayed, ok, lets do it, not care a bunch, because it seems boring. So, we where in this fihsingboat with 1 dude from U.S.A., 2 from The Netherlands and 2 from Thailand. We had the best day ever together, so much fun. 7 people, all from other sites of the world, but it was like we knew eachother a 100 year after that trip. We are still friends now and as soon this corona shit is gone, we all go to Thailand and go fishing there, because for them its all a bit to exspensive to fly to Europe or the States. Really looking forward to that. Fishing for me changed my life, its awesome. This video just shows how much fun you can have. i just found this channel, i sub!

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

That’s such a cool story! So cool that fishing can do that! Thanks very much for watching and welcome to the family 🍻🍻🍻

[@sander5457]

@@SammyHitzkeFishing going thailand 28 april ! Cant wait ! Going to fish for arrapanija (something like that haha) and big snakehead. Excited !!!

[@willkitching]

Great vid as always Sammy, trolling for Macks is so addictive with the drag suddenly screaming. I have a few of those weird trolling rigs at home, I'm going to test them out after this video! 😂

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

HAve you tried the rigs out yet Will?? Hopefully we don’t get anymore dirty water out of this rain. I need to have another troll soon! 🤞🤞

[@willkitching]

@@SammyHitzkeFishing Not yet mate! The last time I went out I floated Pillies and live yakkas and got a bit of action. Definitely need this rain to clear up ASAP! Can't wait to see what your big troll baits come up with 😂🤙🎣

[@jayjohnson9668]

You gotta go,out there and get that 'HOO mate! They are so badass to catch trolling. Nice day with the 2 Mackies though😎👍👍

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Yeah I haven’t got a good Hoo in a while actually! Need to get a reel screaming soon! 🍻🍻

[@colonelbeanbagsfishing1488]

Definitely going to have to try this.

[@arronwellington5522]

Yeah fav time of the day sun with sammys fishing yahoo

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

🙌🙌🙌 appreciate it legend 🍻🍻

[@James11868]

G’day Sammy, love the channel, quick question about the poddy mullet’s I’ve been getting a few on the cast net as well just not sure of the difference between sea mullet and sand mullet and what’s legal in Queensland.The fisheries isn’t really clear on what’s the difference either any help would be greatly appreciated regards Mick.

[@liamross8641]

Great video mate

[@NaluFishing]

Hi Sammy! Was just wondering what are those heads called in your rig for mackerels? How many grams are they? Been trying to find them but can’t seem to find one

[@Cornish666]

Head start trolling rigs . Around 8 bucks a pop . Just looked them up. I shall be ordering a few 🤙🏿. Top work as always and keep it up Sammy 🎣👌

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Nice mate, hope you get stuck into a few with them 🍻🍻

[@scottyzfishing5660]

Hey Sammy was a grate day out mate and the downrigger shop still sells them chin weights mate 👍

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Cheers mate! Glad you enjoyed it 🍻🍻

[@michaelbulla9231]

Good job mate

[@WillySydney]

Imagine your a Spanish mackerel and Sammy says “Come on I just wanna have a chat with ya” while holding a gaff

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

🤣🤣🤣 it was just a quick little chat!

[@JamesBrown-ke8xg]

Imagine that lol

[@kmac.jimmy123]

Damn that looks like fun!

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Anything that results in a Spanish is always going to be fun 👌👌

[@mrbait9634]

Headstarts available from Mr Bait in Brisbane also

[@younggunfisho3924]

Nice rigs!

[@jeremylavis9541]

Nice video Sammy.

[@olivergarric6269]

what leader do you use when trolling for mackerel.

[@patbright5334]

Good stuff can’t beat a spanard Can’t see ya beer Sammy!!! 😂😂

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

🤣🤣🤣 it was MIA! And 💯 can’t beat a spanno 👌👌

[@craigwall8404]

Ordered some head starts on line can't wait to try out

[@mjw789234]

Gave those baits a rip start lmao

[@fishduckdog]

Need to munch, so the fish bite!

[@mickonley6342]

I think Downrigger shop has them Sammy.

[@roneniaf]

Nice video… I wonder where can I find Harness like this you are using

[@justinskinner7874]

They look like rigs from "the downrigger shop" I am yet to try them but if you reckon they work I will have to give them a go

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

I’ve had some good success with them mate, I’m sure there are plenty of other rigs that would work just as well though 👍👍

[@mikeperth6670]

the downrigger shop sells those trolling bait head rigs

[@polishchachafishing]

“Harmless little chat” lmao I hope I never hear you say those words to me mate. Lmfao

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

🤣🤣🤣 I just wanted to discuss a couple of things with him 💁‍♂️💁‍♂️

[@anthonyleavey7514]

Wish we had these at Yeppoon

[@mikestott9105]

What speed do you travel for dead bait trolling Sammy?

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

All depends on the bait. Usually as fast as the baits will allow mate 👍🍻🍻

[@robvmcdonald]

What speed do you troll your baits at?

[@brianelbers315]

Nice catch Sammy, can you please show us how you clean the Spanish Mackie next video. Only recently found your channel,love your videos, thanks for sharing

[@paulburkett3174]

Have a squiz through his channel. A couple of vids with him filleting his catch.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Cheers Brian, I’ll make sure I include that on the next video 🍻🍻

[@Antipodean33]

The fishing is so good up in Gods own country, I'd be stoked to come home with 2 quality fish like that

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

It definitely is a good day when you get two good ones like that to take home 👌👌💪💪

[@ianrapson7318]

Nice mate, you can't complain about boating 2 good size mackies like you did, well done, I think a how to gaff video is overdue with Shauno ha ha

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

🤣🤣🤣 cheers mate!

[@johnsharkey5142]

Nice!!! I have the same motor It's my second Suzuki

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Nice mate 🍻🍻

[@6knots6]

2nd yer the boiiiiisssssyyy

[@ademir-chaneco]

hello could you give me the name of the plastic head you put on the fish or where you sell it thank you , i'm your fan

[@thomspoody9887]

The fish knew all too well its ultimate fate would be when it heard Sammy said he wanted to have a little chat with it @ 11:50, so it made a sudden dash for a dive. 🤣🤣

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Haha yeah he was definitely on to me! 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@MoeMaganis]

What's your trolling speed with that rig?

[@brendanlewis8274]

What's a reasonable speed to troll these baits and other lures for mackerel? Cheers

[@mikeperth6670]

if its a hard body lure around 4 knots is its a skirted lured around 6 knots

[@brendanlewis8274]

@@mikeperth6670 Awesome, thank you

[@frednurk8590]

Where'd ya get your dehooker mate? I've looked everywhere but can't find one the same. Considering making one but if they're retailing somewhere....

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Hey mate, I have some coming! Should be here in a couple of weeks 👍👍

[@frednurk8590]

@@SammyHitzkeFishing Beauty mate. I'll be up the front of the line. Cheers.

[@frednurk8590]

@@SammyHitzkeFishing Thanks mate, got one ordered today. Cheers and beers.

[@atmm89]

Sammy, is that Cook island in the back ground mate

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Nah mate, this was up off moreton 👍👍

[@isaali686]

Nice video thanks 😊🌹

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks mate 🍻🍻

[@scale2tail]

Great work as always! I noticed the cap you are wearing big hook up is out of stock. Can you tell me when they will be in stock?

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

G’day mate, the ‘big hook up’ hats are back in stock now 👍👌👌

[@scale2tail]

@@SammyHitzkeFishing Thanks mate. Will be sure to get one

[@perrysfishing]

Great video mate loved it really want to get one of those big Spanish mackerel! Where about are u fishing or is that a secret

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Cheers mate 🍻🍻 No secret, this was off moreton 👍

[@perrysfishing]

@@SammyHitzkeFishing any certain spots p

[@bigd4000]

Awesome vid budd weather looked mint👌 Do u go out midweek mate as always wonder y ur solo as just concerned for u safety wise if something bad goes down? Stay safe budd🤙

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Hey mate, I go whenever the weather is good! I wear a life jacket an PLB whenever I’m solo. So shouldn’t be too much drama if i end up in the drink. Always cautious out there 👌🍻🍻

[@spyrosnomikos]

Bravo🎉

[@juandresvanstaden8496]

First keep it up Sammy 💪

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Cheers mate! 🍻🍻

[@kosonenkosonen9278]

Headstart trolling rigs from the downrigger shop online is what and where they is.

[@DCA001TUBE]

You need to keep an eye on that "Auto Pilot" mate. there's a lot of boats out there!

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Always do mate 👍👍 don’t want to drive into anyone 👌🍻

[@aceganter4478]

Mate what weather app do you use

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

I use a heap of different ones mate, willy weather, windy, BOM are the main ones 👌🍻

[@polishchachafishing]

Here's the new channel friend :)

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Welcome to the family! 🍻🍻

[@rorymundy1790]

What speed you pulling those baits ?

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

About 5knots mate 👍

[@Ozzierob]

Great video mate. What boat do you run mate. Is that a polycraft.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Hey mate, cheers! Nah it’s a fiberglass Centre console. Called a Sea Hunt 186 Triton 👍

[@mikeludwikowski7050]

Well, I'm dropping my new channel on you mate! :) More to come this coming year! You inspire me and I wish you, your dad and yes Shawn-o the best! CHEERS

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

that’s awesome mate! All the best with it 💪💪

[@jairusaudwin2605]

What rod are u using mate?

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Hey mate, black ones a daiwa saltist the white one is a shimano terez 👍👍

[@timk9881]

How fast are you trolling these?

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

About 10km mate 👍

[@passionpechecorse9844]

hello superb video where can we find a fish bag like yours?

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Hey mate! Check out the Icey Tek website 👍👍

[@ahhtam5557]

i want buy the righead.. give me name shop pls.. tq

[@ClearWaterJunky]

I gotta know what that trolling bait rig is called!

[@ttfhdbrbfjchs6667]

Love the videos man but you rekon you can do some more land based stuff

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Hey mate, I’ll try my best. But to be honest I don’t do a great deal of it anymore aside from beach and rock fishing sorry. Cheers 🍻🍻

[@dannywayne1217]

What are you gonna do when all 4 rods start screaming?

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Hahah I dunno but it will be bloody good fun! 🤣🤣

[@gemarimancingTV]

Singing drag ....m👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@rorymundy1790]

Quick rig in the states

[@JT-jy2sy]

What boat is that?

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Sea hunt mate 👍👍

[@user-pr8iu7ws7i]

is there a fake bait for sale?

[@rickyvarady5682]

where are you fishing

[@tommaysfishing]

Cape Moreton

[@tobyneill21]

The ocean lol

[@jordanhedrick2018]

Yeah I love this shit

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Hopefully more to come as well! 🍻🍻

[@ronmb81]

is that a maccas tray? haha

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Hahah it might be 💁‍♂️

[@Fishin2444_]

Where where you fishing

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

SEQ mate 👍

[@blake-michaelgreaves9884]

3rd where's ya life jacket sammy safety first my friend, fantastic video otherwise 👌🤙👍

[@Kearnesy]

Around his weist that bum bag lookin thing

[@Kearnesy]

Also has the green personal location device

[@simonterry5777]

It looks like its around his waist with a personal Epirb, Sammy can you concur on this? If so i want one. Great Vid mate

[@blake-michaelgreaves9884]

I do see it now you say cheers

[@jaidendorries1420]

he’s old enough not to wear a lifeguard in australia well in nsw

[@luishernandez-kw3pj]

Hello, bro! O want to Buy accesorios For they cebo

[@kobzstar9548]

It’s my b day today on the 28

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Nice mate! Happy birthday 🍻🍻

[@edwatkins1885]

Why so troll that fast?

[@i1bike]

Its great fun, but here in croatia it can only be a very expensive hobby, cant live from it. Pelagic fish such as bluefin tuna goes here for 6 euros a kilo. Its criminal how cheap it is. Bassically, two 50 kilos tuna isnt even enough to cover the expense. People who troll here usually live from state help and stimulus, going offshore only in seasons. But thousands of people troll for all kind of breams and snappers wich are 35 euros a kilo haha. Tho, its nowhere near fun as pelagic trolling, as you troll between 1 and 2 knots.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Haha yeah I agree, tuna are definitely more fun to catch! 🍻🍻

[@i1bike]

@@SammyHitzkeFishing do you troll for 10 knots anytime ? There are plastic lures that can tolerate it, like nomads and yozuris deep divers