Lemons and Oysters

A tale of a broken rod, perseverance and fantastic bait.

[@jeremiahgiles3593]

"don't let life get you down... but if it does, just go fishin!" AMEN 👏✊

[@climateinsight2749]

Jeremiah Giles wish I could everyday but school gets in the way.

[@MrWobblehat]

"Don't let life get you down, and if it does - go fishing" Just about the wisest words I've ever heard. My new mantra. Thank you Zoffinger.

[@Darrytheprince]

Any fish that snaps my rod isn't going back in the water lmao

[@SeargentWaffles]

best comment ever lol

[@swimmer8585]

+SeargentWaffles best name ever lol

[@heneedsomemilk8956]

lol same

[@heneedsomemilk8956]

lol same

[@remmyt15]

DeeREAL I said that same thing

[@riskybidnes]

I've been watching your videos for about five hours. You do a really nice job, thank you so much. I found you because I'm looking at using my kayak to do some trout fishing. I've gained a lot of really good ideas. I'll try to post back and tag you so you can see my completed project. Thanks again!

[@theswaglegend0127]

I like that he actually keeps the fish. most videos I watch they through the fish back. this guy IS MY TYPE

[@jpsportsman2866]

Your a great story teller Marty!! I love watching your vids, there awesome!! Can't wait to see how the boats coming along.

[@jpsportsman2866]

+BackwoodsBassinFL boat is*

[@badger69]

My wife and I always enjoy your videos. Keep them coming!

[@Thelawncarenut]

Some deep lessons taught here. You are a master storyteller.

[@coryhyatt2035]

OH hey its the lawn care nut! Hello!

[@MrRANDUM145]

You seem like such a down to earth guy! Wish there were more people like you in the world

[@TheHammer-tv3sx]

Thanks marty for doing these awsome fishing videos i just got back from boca grande with my freind and came back to watch these awsome happy videos

[@TheFritz423]

We use that mesh to put salmon eggs in for steelhead up in Michigan. And I dig how you incorporated it into Sheepshead fishing! I learned a new technique today...

[@vwtrey100]

I applaud your ingenuity and attitude. And I'd love to kayak waters like that.

[@johnathanbradley6908]

man I gotta say this video really made me smile! the meaning behind it was genuine. thank you so so much!

[@MrTatts64]

Nice one Marty. Just remember, your fishing rods etc are just tools. Like a spanner or set of adjustables, sometimes they break. Sure, it can be a huge disappointment. Especially if you have saved long and hard to afford the item in question. But they are still just tools. Sometimes, you may be able to fix or repair them, but if they have suffered a structural failure, they will never be anything like the same after a rebuild / repair and will likely not only fail again, but fail when you most need them too - hooked into that big fish... BTW, you got any updates on your "boat" progress, Marty??

[@zoffinger]

+MrTatts64 My only status update involves eggs and bacon. The weather is nice though and all the hatches are open letting in a delightful breeze as I type this.

[@MrTatts64]

+zoffinger Lots of lovely bacon too, I suppose mate ;) Open hatches are good. VERY good! Nothing worse than mold on a boat you hope to be living upon. Well, except maybe far too much water inside the boat of course...

[@jasonthayer2400]

Hey Marty, I tried your oysterball bait yesterday. Worked Great, I caught a 21" and 19" sheepshead. I also caught a huge 38" black drum. Thanks for the tip, will use them again.

[@zoffinger]

Nice!

[@kfitacademy2805]

I have 6 of those rod/combos. Best purchase I ve made in years. Absolutely perfect.

[@tollesbury1]

Great little tips ...thank you Marty. Love those little oyster bags...great idea !!

[@timmilligan4152]

Zoffinger - I have been subscribed to you for a few months now and just want you to know how much I enjoy your fishing videos! As an avid fisherman myself, I love that you provide new fishing techniques as well as home-spun humor. Top it off with some great videography and beautiful scenery and it makes for an enjoyable viewing experience. BTW, although I have fished my whole life I've never tried kayak fishing, however I'm considering giving it a go, thanks in part to you, God bless and keep up the good work.

[@serdarsanr8355]

this is the type of videos we would like to see from you man. love it. thanks for sharing

[@jeremydennis3883]

"Don't let life get you down and if it does, just go fishing." That would make a great Zoffinger t-shirt!

[@DrMott]

Zoff-the pure genius of Zoffinger is what was represented by Kon Tiki and now that you have a Pelican and they have granted you free license to fabricate...well the ZOFF is back. The artist, the creativity, the ingenuity with a small budget (like all of us) is back! Zoff is the man no matter what.

[@cmanofthewoodscentralus3217]

Like the positive attitude. That is a real stress reducer for sure. Thanks for the video.

[@SmoothCriminalHN]

Hello from Honduras,, always watching your videos; I've always have been on the lookout for a net bait like that, thanks for showing it.

[@carlosmergal85]

another awesome vid. its funny how certain items no matter the cost hold a sentimental value to us. lots of memories with that rod. thanks for sharing some of those memeries with us marty.

[@lgmz1237]

hey man you should do more fishing videos like you did when you started youtube it was great

[@anthonychiappetta9225]

+Lgmz123 agreed

[@serdarsanr8355]

agree

[@leond.7861]

you know its not that easy to make video quick every day its hard to get good shots, angles, and good narration but you know that if he were to post every day his videos wouldnt be good or as good but he should focus whats important now and getting used to live on a boat thank you

[@luke_lewis1630]

"Don't let life get you down, and if it does, just go fishing!" words to live by

[@mustangsally5901]

Good fun, thanks for sharing the Lemon. I have broken a few rods like yours. I nicked it in the boat, just a slight scratch. That scratch was enough to create a failure point in the rod...pop.

[@2ko49]

I agree. You should post more fishing videos up since it's too cold to fish for anything but trout really up in New Jersey :/. Love the vids man. I like when you record the filleting/cooking process too.

[@Walt1119]

Great video Marty!!!! Thanks for sharing with us, that bait idea was awesome too, it sure worked on those bait stealers!!! W.

[@RickRose]

Your first idea of cutting the jagged edges off of the break on each side, then inserting the smaller diameter into the larger, worked for one of my rods. I guess I got lucky with the sizes. I did that ten years ago, and the rod is still going strong. I wrapped the outside with braided line and slathered it with epoxy and some sort of UV coating. Can't complain.

[@michael123cody5]

This was one of your best videos!!! You literally polished a Terd. Good video

[@noshoes]

Thank you once again for sharing your new discovery!

[@JamesKing2understandinglife]

I am a new subscriber now. You have made a wonderfully edited video that I think stands up very well against any commercially made video. I look forward to exploring your other videos and your future ones. Your various video camera angles are wonderful for your video story.

[@ethanroach9941]

+James King lol

[@2braincellsoutdoors152]

Loved the lesson at the end don’t let life get you down I needed that

[@TheVirginiaStew]

Great video..that was a great catch and ride, except for breaking the rod...beautiful tasty looking sheepshead...

[@WolfennFaLL]

We have tried the oyster trick on Europe and got a really nice bite, after that the fish went under the rocks and tangled the line, but that was a really good experience. Thanks for the tip!

[@anthonychiappetta9225]

the rod broke because you put your hand on the actual rod, sounds silly but the minute you take it off the cork you put extra pressure on the inside of the rod, a way how its not suppose to bend.

[@batcountryfishingrods832]

100% correct!

[@pedrogtar]

+Anthony Chiappetta if you look close he traps the line with the hand, what aggrave the problem. So the lesson for today: aways keep the hands on the grip and never traps the line.

[@christianconcepcion5965]

Thank you for the info

[@MLGtroll365]

You know your stuff my guy.all fishers should know this

[@twistedmustsache2246]

another great video please MORE VIDEOS!! good job, u inspire me to fish more and just have fun in life and turn a bad situation into a good one. anyways great video

[@carsonking7356]

"I gathered up my oyster balls" good one marty

[@paulcolelifts]

hey I just want to say I love your videos and that you inspired me to get my own kayak and work on it like you do yours so thanks

[@kenjames8534]

Great video as always, Marty. Loading my kayak as soon as I'm done typing this, and off to chase snook....or anything that'll bite a lure!!!

[@timv2955]

youve stepped up you video making skills over the last year or so man, great stuff! keep it up!

[@Williamswartz]

Your videos make 12 minutes go by quick! Awesome video

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

Marty, I have put fresh shrimp and Crisco in a blender to make a paste and then used it smeared on lures and also cotton balls to put on a hook. I wonder if the same could be done with your oysters. I freeze the paste in little plastic bags and always have bait for catching panfish.

[@susceptor3574]

man that suks wen u break a rod, that's why i was happy to see u start out with the ugly stick. i have the 7' one n i have folded it in half where the tip was touching the bail on my reel trying to bring in a 4' black tip shark. never hesitated for a second thinking it might break. still have and still catching fish as much as possible. thanx for the video!

[@juancepeda8873]

love the way you take on life, never loose it.

[@chesfordham8182]

Hey Marty! I landed a 15lb Catfish on a ultralite, ugly stik with 4lb line!! I was like whaaaa?? Ive had 3 ugly stiks and the have done well for me! Happy Fishing!

[@steadyslayer]

love your videos man cheers from michigan, gotta go back to Florida and try my hand at salt water fishing again, usually on a trip ill try my best to fish a few times at least, over the years i've gotten a couple red snapper, a flounder, some catfish, and a king fish.

[@entrepreneurshipfromscratc2038]

Good times!! Love this good old videos

[@jesusaguirre1008]

Why are your videos so satisfying to watch

[@56Axis]

haha!! liked the video, Marty!! And I like your philosophy..same as mine..go fishing when things go crazy..lol. And people wonder why I have so many rods..lol

[@joshuat2751]

i love how humble you are :)

[@gavosconalbiononline5649]

+zoffinger hi, I'm from South Africa. am loving your channel , I have learnt so much by watching most of your uploads. Really love the show and idolise what you do. can't wait for the next upload.

[@johnjewell1320]

when starting out with saltwater fishing does it really matter if you get a saltwater reel? or if you take care of the equipment fresh water reels work fine? what do you think?

[@Choman4]

The original Ugly Stik, Ugly Stik GX2, or Rhino rod are all on sale at Walmart. I've had success with all of them and they give great action from Mangrove snappers, Jacks, Snooks, and etc... I usually take the guides off broken fishing rods, they are handy if you need one in a pinch. When you were fishing alongside the bridge piling, you could use a pool noodle as a boat fender of sorts in place of your foot.

[@benparker6753]

Wouldn't it be funny if you're youtube name was Wal-Mart lol

[@Choman4]

Nah, I just happen to stop by the sporting department everytime I go to Walmart to see if there are any deals, lol

[@DroneGirl1]

Wow that was very good ! :) Thumbs up and Greetings from Ireland! :)

[@pgarcia128]

Another Great Video! Thanks for sharing!

[@saltwaterfishing6005]

this video was put together perfectly, nice job

[@kbutler1785]

Love how you make movies, not videos. Keep up the good work bro

[@mattblanchard8906]

Your fishing cat is cute!love the vid nice job

[@brittpereira8554]

I bought a pelican kayak last year I use it for fishing the rivers and ponds in the atlanta area. its fun to use.

[@richardforde4150]

Hi I love that new idea for bait I try it for sure with some crabs I use as bait but the shells are hard great video too keep it up

[@levilavis3225]

Wow man can u please post more often I watch every video would do anything to go fishing with u man keep it up

[@Dirtjim]

great video! love the storyline! Awesome work.

[@happilyretiredmark64]

Nice job with the oysters/bait! I did basically the same thing with catfish bait but then I discovered hotdogs!

[@ryanshaw939]

Love your channel! I want to do the same thing you do when I'm older.

[@TheBcjlove]

Really enjoy your channel. Keep em coming man!

[@ryanmoran3048]

Another awesome video Zoff. Have a good one!

[@Ponky2484]

I broke one of my fav rods once too. I couldn't just get rid of it so what I did was chopped it down all the way to the first guide from bottom to tip and left that big guide on. And now what it's intended for is to help me spool my reels with new line. It helps a lot and all my smaller reels attach to it. Instead of attaching the reel to the big rod I put it on the broken one and it's easier spooling line indoors. Like that you won't slam your rod tip on the fan and have it snap, which has happened to me before lol

[@genedeas6273]

Rods broken by fish make good story's and are worth the cost. Slam one in a car door and you will know the difference. Enjoyed the video.

[@captraykelly]

Good video. Enjoyed it...I think I'll go kayaking now!

[@soccball991]

Love your videos your very respectable keep it up

[@pedrogtar]

In Brazil we say: If life trows you lemons, make some caipirinha.(cracked ice, 3 to 5 peeled lemon slices, few sugar(a full spoon), and a shot(or 2 for strong) of cane liquor - mash all with a hand pounder, or mix in a cocktail mixer and drink).

[@zoffinger]

That sounds like a plan!

[@ZurikanGamer]

+pcatalunia pedro Hehehehe safadão

[@thatarmyveteranguy2490]

Go figure, would you believe I snapped my 7 ft medium action Ugly Stick on a Jack Crevalle. I just love how hard those fish fight, even if it costed me a very good rod! Great video as usual.

[@Futurebeefcake]

What fish are you catching those black and silver striped. Are they better than talapia and catfish? Or bas

[@kurtisnguyen9392]

Hey so how do you fish the split shot and other baits in between the pylons, I cant quite tell. Do you let it drop all the way to the bottom and leave it or let it float in whatever current there is?

[@zoffinger]

+Kurtis Nguyen I try to keep the bait bouncing on the bottom, so I'll let the splitshot sink till the line goes slack, then I'll reel up the distance between the weight and the hook. Keeping the line taught is essential so you can feel them nibbling and know when to set the hook.

[@kurtisnguyen9392]

+zoffinger Thanks!

[@blondestrainger]

Awesome thoughts for the day. I think i'll go out and net some mullet tomorrow and smoke em ! Then get out the Yak and find some dinner too.

[@seanstorms599]

When life gets you down just go fishing love it

[@MrSamKud]

Another great video. Good Job.

[@stephenrothman6058]

The spawn sack material that I see for sale is all the color of salmon eggs. You don't think the color is a negative when fishing with oyster? I guess not, seeing the fish you caught. But it surprises me. What depth were you fishing at? Maybe it's all grey down there? I have heard some people use nylon stockings, and I'm thinking of picking up some of those in grey. But I suppose that's a lot more expensive than the stuff you were using. I have learned a lot from your videos. Thanks.

[@JamesKing2understandinglife]

I loved the bait in the bag technique. I plan on using it. Some bait is too small and circle hooks are effective.

[@BlaneysChannel]

Good video as always. I wrote down the names of those two products and plan on ordering. I would have liked to see how you placed the hook in the live bait fish. Maybe a little more detail next time? Thanks.

[@mikesemon7392]

We use small short rods for ice fishing and what not. I like a little pole for jigging. I'm sure it helps on that kayak.

[@scottgalbraith1355]

Great video....again, Marty!!

[@ericd1396]

Marty Can you do some large mouth bass vids and tips? I think I will try the mesh bait ball next spring for bass here in Mass. Would love to see more ideas. Thx

[@McLarenCleaningServices]

In uk we thread a few mussels or oyster whatever shellfish really onto a baiting needle & use bait elastic to make a long sausage of chosen shellfish. Then you can cut bait to the length you need, or just thread the whole thing on

[@sebbyss666]

The dock demon works so well for me! I originally bought it for ice fishing but scraped the idea fter i started catching snappers and small fluke with it!

[@calvinj9917]

i love your video's man you are always positive!!!!!

[@Smokercraft427]

I've used that for probably the last 20+ years for salmon roe/ eggs for king salmon in the fall harbors up and down the great lakes. I've also put little Styrofoam colored little balls in each sack. single, sharp, hook into the bait and a split shot about 24" up. Of the times right, it's deadly.

[@Drenature]

Man thanks for this video,. Ever since the video of you catching Sheepshead with barnacles, I wanted to try crushing the barnacles and adding them to stockings and sliping a hook through it and seeing if that method would work. Well seeing is beliving and my next fishing trip I will try this with barnacles and oysters. My wife is gonna be mad at me for the holes coming soon to her stockings. LOL

[@endia007]

Uploading a video at 5:00 o'clock in the morning!! Great video as always.

[@bioletsmakeiteasy]

love these videos, its why i subscribed in the first place.

[@TheLiebigs]

Hey man what bridge do u fish at ? I live in Clearwater so i am local, and I was looking for some new spots. Thanks brother.

[@interfearence1352]

That was great. Keep it up! Ever fish double branch? Ralph

[@anthonylujano3028]

So I've watched so many of ur vids. I'm about to do the same thing u did. I'm 30 years old lived in Ventura Ca my hole life and I'm about to move to Utah. Would really like to ask if u could do a vid on the changes u went through and how things have turned out for u. Thanks

[@stevehogan8829]

and you can juggle.. oh man you have completed all the cool things to do.

[@annamatlock3816]

how/where do you find the oysters? I live in Sarasota, and we are waiting on new yaks. my favorite fish are sheepies, but they can be buggars to catch, I'd love to try your oyster trick!!

[@swmiu808]

we call those papio in hawaii...and ulua once they get over 10lbs...another great video...keep it up

[@adventure-television7376]

+zoffinger I have a pelican castaway 10' whats the best casting technique that works the best for you? please let me know

[@Shark2497]

If you had to estimate, how many nights a year do you have fresh fish for dinner? I need to know where to set my standard, or at least the theoretical one.