Fish Chumming DIY: How To Make The Best Saltwater Fish Chum

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7 жыл бұрын

Want to know how to make the best fish chum? In this video, Chasten Whitfield reveals how many of the top guides in Florida make their chum (used to attract whitebait, pinfish, and other live bait).
As you will see in the video, the best chum for saltwater fishing isn't very complicated (or expensive). Simply use Purina Tropical Fish Food (comes in a 50lb bag) and some Menhaden oil mixed together with water.
Once you have the right chum consistency, it should ball up nicely and start attracting a ton of bait fish.
The best news is that this fish chum mixture has worked well on everything from shallow grass flats to water as deep as 18 feet.
Do you have any fish chumming tips? Let us know in the comments.
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@aiyenolobia2179 3 жыл бұрын

Sponsered by Sheldon J. Plankton

@muffinpuppy089 7 жыл бұрын

It really is amazing how efficient nature is. Those little baitfish showed up for lunch in no time!

@riprockvx9 7 жыл бұрын

Just got on eBay and ordered a couple pounds. Need to throw that pancake like you do. I just watched your castnet vid with colored tape. Awesome! Thanks for your help🤙🏾

@joeanthony9162 6 жыл бұрын

Great chum video...how bout a vid on how to catch flounder and speckled trout? Tight lines never stop! And I think y'all are doing a wonderful and successful job...keep up the great work!Can't wait for your next vid.Tight lines never stop!

@WhiteLBZ 7 жыл бұрын

Love the vids! And bought many many products from y'all and they are amazing! You guys should review the SpoolTec lures. Hope to see that coming soon.

@tflo438 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video. by chance you know if this chum mix works for baitfish in NJ bay? i'm throwing for bait in ocean city (bunker and mullet mostly).

@billymcdaniel4855 7 жыл бұрын

Great info, Where do you get the basket ?

@bawdhed7 7 жыл бұрын

That's a great tutorial Chasten. Thank you for the tip. Now is there white bait on the east coast, never seen them here like they have on west coast? Usually just get pinfish, mud minnows, and finger mullet.

@user-sy2mb9ic7q 3 жыл бұрын

I know where you can find perfect chum just ask Plankton

@TheGrindMiami 7 жыл бұрын

Where can I order Purina Tropical Fish Food Starter I'm not even seeign it listed on there website

@fredwienbarg5051 6 жыл бұрын

Purine makes about fifty tropical fish foods. Which one are you using?

@Joshuajones57 7 жыл бұрын

Where'd you get the custom painted power poles?

@fisherman9077 7 жыл бұрын

Good Info. Thanks!

@steveb612 5 жыл бұрын

Good Video! Don't suppose anyone has the actual name of the tropical fish food? Amazon seems to have many to choose from. Maybe a link?

@BlackWarriorLures 6 жыл бұрын

Solid information!

@KayakChris 7 жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thanks

@cartiabel7560 6 жыл бұрын

I'm impressed

@chrismolina1542 7 жыл бұрын

👍👍 another good video

@mulletman49 4 жыл бұрын

Since you made this video a few years ago and the tropical fish food cannot be found anymore, have you found something to take its place ? Thank you

@davidatkins6919 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job!

@octaviofuentes7781 7 жыл бұрын

it works thanks

@ozrallyguy 5 жыл бұрын

it's been a while since I've seen a beautiful young woman make a video without having to get down to a thong just to get subs. great job

@southpaw8040 5 жыл бұрын

sorry there is no channel for you with a dude in a speedo fishing.

@JS-rp7qb 4 жыл бұрын

Darcizzle is everything that is wrong with social media

@southpaw8040 4 жыл бұрын

@@JS-rp7qb I disagree. Darcizzle may use her bikini body to garner views but she also does a great job at teaching and explaining. I learned a lot watching her videos whether it be about fish, tackle, techniques, what to look for. Not to mention, there is nothing wrong with a nice ass.

@ronald_with_wings 4 жыл бұрын

Yes much nicer than Darsizz ( who ever)

@AnthonyAngler 4 жыл бұрын

@@southpaw8040 exactly She out-fishes most guys i know and definitely better to look at

@levi7187 7 жыл бұрын

Does Purina Tropical Fish food go by a different name?

@TradingwithRich 2 жыл бұрын

What size net was that

@724riff 5 жыл бұрын

To hard to hook all those lil buggers .... I am guessing the prurina which noone in my area carries is just protien food mixed with the fish oil ..... And when I use sabikis offshore all I catch are the Atlantic bumper and an occasional whiting

@60BloodyChamp60 4 жыл бұрын

Serious question that will sound random - do eating size mullet come to this?

@robsimpson6537 9 ай бұрын

Great tutorial! I too use the menhaden oil but I add oats. It’s frustrating how the balleyhoo stay just out of cast net distance 🎣

@Saltstrong 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info! That is definitely frustrating!

@WeGotNextYaHeardMe 3 жыл бұрын

Has anyone you know tried the pelets for Coi, or oscars?

@danielmejia7792 7 жыл бұрын

Nice video 😊

@bobevans9354 7 жыл бұрын

Good video!

@chastenationfishing 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you I hope it helps. Thanks for watching.

@Radii0actiive 2 жыл бұрын

can you make one that our hands won’t get disgusting? it’s not that easy to get that smell off while your out fishing and you might want to eat lunch or something just saying

@triathletechink69 6 жыл бұрын

I had to call around to a bunch of feed stores like for farmers. Finally the lady said it had to be special ordered its called Tropical Fish Chow, at least I hope thats the right stuff she said it was like a meal or powder, so it should be the right stuff. Ill let you guys know once I get a hold of it, gonna be a couple weeks.

@tomahawk_nole1343 Жыл бұрын

Well?

@triathletechink69 Жыл бұрын

@@tomahawk_nole1343 it was the right stuff. but in all honesty Tournament Chum w/ menhaden oil works just as well if not better. Just give it 15 minutes for the bait to ball up. One pancake of the 10ft and go fishing.

@stephenrothman6058 5 жыл бұрын

How do you know if a spot is a good place to try chumming for bait? What water depth; what tide?

@Samira-ut7vx 3 жыл бұрын

hello stephen

@BobelPop Жыл бұрын

One thing to look for is if there's structure nearby like rocks, wreckage, pilings, etc. Fish like those environments.

@carolinakayakadventures270 7 жыл бұрын

Great video!!

@chastenationfishing 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@alitabattlechicken9732 7 жыл бұрын

Cool video

@robertneighbors4091 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool !

@frankiebuzzo63 5 жыл бұрын

I cant find purina tropical fish food anywhere

@lilpuro2152 3 жыл бұрын

From what I heard fish don’t really like chum, plankton already tried it.

@JamesJones-cx5pk 4 ай бұрын

Drying fish, mullet, croakers, etc. might be a cheaper option for chum. ????

@Saltstrong 3 ай бұрын

For sure

@stephenrothman6058 5 жыл бұрын

how do you know where to start - are you in the gulf or inshore? are you over grass or mud? are you anchored (or power pole)? how long do you wait after throwing in the chum before throwing the net? if I'm drawing a blank, what are some of the most common mistakes I might be making? I hear you saying that Purina is best; but a mix of grain, menhaden oil and water should work, no? or one of the commercially sold chum blocks?

@nicularstar 3 жыл бұрын

*plankton wants to know your location*

@reallymean233 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@724riff 6 жыл бұрын

but now I must ask the question and I realize that mullet are algae eaters well not meat eaters anyways , but does this attract mullet also , it just always nice to have a mix of bait both in the boat and some good frozen bait for after the run .

@Saltstrong 6 жыл бұрын

This fish chum does not attract mullet.

@swainpadgett5633 7 жыл бұрын

I'm having a hard time finding the Purina Tropical fish food. It's not listed on there website. Can u tell me where u got it?

@jnandreas 6 жыл бұрын

They refer to it as Purina Tropical Fish Chow, you can find it in quantities of 5lbs or less. madriversupply.com/Purina-Tropical-Fish-Chow_c_54.html

@amtgoodman 6 жыл бұрын

I found the 50lb bag of Purina Tropical Fish Food at the Stockyard in Sarasota for $33

@cartiabel7560 6 жыл бұрын

wow I tried and tried to throw a net and I never got it right

@tomahawk_nole1343 Жыл бұрын

Can someone link me to the Purina fish food

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

Great question! Make sure to ask this over on the actual blog or in the Community (www.saltstrong.com/) where the coaches spend their time. The blog can be found here: www.saltstrong.com/fishing-tip/chumming-tips-how-to-make-the-best-fish-chum/

@GoFishDan 7 жыл бұрын

very cool....

@chastenationfishing 7 жыл бұрын

Why thank you sir. :)

@raymond1424 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been trying to find this Purina Tropical fish food everywhere! I even called Purina and didn’t find it

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

Maybe check a local feed store?

@irwingreen7764 Жыл бұрын

It's not even on the Purina website!

@MrBullAdam 7 жыл бұрын

Any tips on where to buy in the Tampa area or is all online?

@chastenationfishing 7 жыл бұрын

Adam, do you have a feed store near you? I mean any pet store would have the Purina Tropical fish food but I buy it in bulk at our local feed store.Thanks for watching

@MrBullAdam 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I just know these guys are based in Tampa and was trying to get any local info. I'll have to make some calls this weekend!

@Joshuajones57 7 жыл бұрын

Adam, I just picked some up this weekend at Largo Feed off of Westbay. I'm sure there's a store in Tampa that sells this stuff.

@adamkral6485 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I haven't looked in the last week but I'll have to look beyond those big box stores!

@marcoguy1397 4 жыл бұрын

Just got a 50# bag @ Feed Depot, 19002 1st St SW in Lutz. $33.

@Kangtheconquerer 2 жыл бұрын

Plankton got some for the Chum Bucket

@jellyv1915 5 жыл бұрын

I'm looking for the chum bucket brand chum

@warriorseamonkey1693 5 жыл бұрын

but is it fum

@724riff 5 жыл бұрын

Has anyone tried this and would it work for pinfish . Or what about offshore ?

@Saltstrong 5 жыл бұрын

It def works for pinfish. But here's my favorite way to catch quality pinfish: www.saltstrong.com/articles/how-to-catch-pinfish/

@Onattien 3 жыл бұрын

chum is fum

@sprake3 6 жыл бұрын

Love you girl!

@bestbotreview 4 жыл бұрын

0:15 Clown interrupts the video Nvm stupid seagull

@Mudnuri Жыл бұрын

Nice triple load on the net!

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Dead_on_Arrival. 2 жыл бұрын

Stomach : *Leaves my body* Stomach:🤢

@GeneralLeiaOrgana 5 жыл бұрын

Chum is fum

@joshuahamberg6765 5 жыл бұрын

Esmeralda Hernandez Ha ha very fummy

@flamu9183 2 жыл бұрын

That’s some salty chum, if you get what I mean. ; )

@kay_loco 7 жыл бұрын

if you guys go to your local animal feed store and ask for Purina tropical fish food they will be able to provide it or an alternative.

@toastedlll 7 жыл бұрын

what was that oil

@triathletechink69 6 жыл бұрын

menhaden oil

@724riff 6 жыл бұрын

if you have any questions pertaining to the making of this chum then we must really love our wives or girlfriends .

@thematthatter1 6 жыл бұрын

your pink boat is awesome. bet the homies hate watching the pink boat load up on the fish!!

@agusprasetyo936 4 жыл бұрын

Ohh its the real chum from chum bucket

@mrguppy1016 5 жыл бұрын

GOOD INFO NOW YOU NEED TO HIT THE GYM FOR SOME WEIGHT LIFTING 🏋️‍♀️ 😝👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@allanwatts2357 5 жыл бұрын

Why?

@levi7187 7 жыл бұрын

Purina Tropical Fish food does not exist (at least not online)...

@jnandreas 6 жыл бұрын

madriversupply.com/Purina-Tropical-Fish-Chow_c_54.html

@risingsun6743 6 жыл бұрын

Links dead...

@tiefsa 7 жыл бұрын

At first I thought you were going to dump the whole 50 pounds in the water. That'd be expensive fish chum!

@chastenationfishing 7 жыл бұрын

haha yes it would be. Thanks for watching!!!

@jalapenoandbanana Жыл бұрын

Chum Bucket origin

@texasfishingfinatic2085 5 жыл бұрын

she looks like vicky stark

@jackjellifyfan8272 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe the reason why some fish are missing because plankton Kill them Edit: i hate it

@Archalias100 4 жыл бұрын

Take notes plankton...

@charlesmahoney4649 7 жыл бұрын

who won the march madness prizes?

@Kangtheconquerer 2 жыл бұрын

Chum is Fum

@takechanceslive 2 жыл бұрын

She’s hot

@newyork1655 3 жыл бұрын

wow, you married?