How to Rig a Popping Cork For Redfish & Trout

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How to Rig a Popping Cork For Redfish & Trout

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Here is a tutorial on how to rig a popping cork for redfish and trout. The popping cork is an extremely effective and simple technique to catch fish. The tools needed include a medium to light spinning rod, soft plastic lure or ½ -1/4 ounce DOA shrimp, 20-30lb fluorocarbon monofilament leader and a popping cork. I chose the Cajun Thunder cork because of durability, and construction with both plastic and brass beads. The thrashing of the cork resonates a high pitch noise that fish cannot resist. When the fish investigate the surface commotion, they are quickly greeted by the artificial lure, which entices the strike. You want to retrieve at different speeds and test different cadences for best results. Add a little touch of Gulp spray to your lure for an additional advantage. If you like this tutorial, please like, share and subscribe and I will continue making helpful videos. Thank you!
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25lb Mono-filament leader
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@walott93 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information. I picked up a popping cork and tied the rig to go fishing this past weekend. I caught 10 speckled trout in about 70 minutes!

@Saltyscales 8 жыл бұрын

+Bill Lott That's great! They love the popping cork.

@amhirbolanos8535 6 жыл бұрын

On deep water or I can do use this cork on the surf

@blunthonest1 6 жыл бұрын

Joshua Taylor, I like how precise your videos are and I especially like that you go out of your way to respond to every commenter on your posts. God bless you brother!

@Saltyscales 6 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that you appreciate the film work, thanks for the comment.

@sulross1635 7 жыл бұрын

just moved to the coast and having been a crappie fisherman my whole life this whole saltwater thing is new to me. i appreciate the video and information. very informative, looking to get out of the strike column this week!

@Saltyscales 7 жыл бұрын

You will have a blast, different world but a ton of fun. Good luck!

@felixsanchez9056 7 жыл бұрын

Sir i wanna thank you so much because. i had bought that cork and i didnt had the Slide idea how to use it. its been in my tackle box for so long , but thank to your Video. now i can give a good use of if.

@dfcbman 9 жыл бұрын

Have been using the rig you suggest and every time we fish my son will catch a big red. We typically fish for trout, but it is usually his first catch in the area, boom, he is hooked up and smiling. We love it and thanks for your video. We like the DOA, the VUDU, 1/8 or 1/4 heads, all the colors, the GULP, just good fun. We have had flounder bites but seldom get them in the net. Thanks, thanks, thanks

@Saltyscales 9 жыл бұрын

Frank Baughman We are happy to hear of your success Frank and you're very welcome!

@shiprat 8 жыл бұрын

I caught this redfish on a 3 inch berkley gulp shrimp..caught some flounder also...they definitely work!

@Saltyscales 8 жыл бұрын

+Eric McGovern Nice fish, they are a deadly bait.

@brittanycaldwell5684 6 жыл бұрын

One of my preferred rigs for Red's and Trout. I modify all of mine with 50 lb floro replacing the hard wire or braid wire. I think it works best with fluorocarbon like. Yet another great rigging tutorial vid. Thanks Capt. Tight Lines 🎣

@Saltyscales 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff, we definitely will. The transition shouldn't be too hard. I am an avid fisher of both saltwater and freshwater, it's two different worlds but they are both great!

@dougiemac8417 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you. I didn't know that I needed a swivel connected to the wire part of the cork. Makes a lot of sense. 👍🏾👍🏾

@jaybirdhinojosa 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Im new to fishing and I love it, it is the great fishermen out there like yourself that really help

@Saltyscales 9 жыл бұрын

+Jay Hinojosa You are welcome and thank you Jay.

@jimbeauxjimenez1850 10 жыл бұрын

thanks for all your tutorials that you share with us Capt Josh. u seem to have made the loop knot pretty easy but the camera was kinda low. if possible can u make a tutorial video on how to tie a loop knot? keep up the great work.

@Saltyscales 10 жыл бұрын

Hello Rico Suave , I will try to put one together. Thanks!

@ivanandmeli5116 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man your video is very easy to understand for begginers like me

@Saltyscales 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help bud

@easymunee123 4 жыл бұрын

Bump bump bump and it's on. Great video

@Saltyscales 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

@wiiman843 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I have bought a few popping corks but never knew how to use them until now.

@Saltyscales 8 жыл бұрын

+wiiman843 You're welcome bud.

@wiiman843 8 жыл бұрын

I caught a spotted sea trout today on popping cork. So it worked.

@Saltyscales 8 жыл бұрын

+wiiman843 Awesome!

@Hazyone10 9 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks.. I'll be using this setup at my spot in Laport, Texas when I wake up. Targeting Reds and of course, Specks. My first time using artificial bait. Wish me luck!

@Saltyscales 9 жыл бұрын

+Adolfo Calixto Good luck and let us know how you do.

@Saltyscales 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I am glad you liked it!

@blessedredeemed1359 5 жыл бұрын

Was looking for this setup, thank you for vid. New to fishing and will definitely try this out in South Texas lakes

@Saltyscales 11 жыл бұрын

I'm well thanks for asking, you can use a multitude of corks. I just prefer Cajun because they create so much noise and they have been very durable.

@iHuntxdzers 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! man these things are the biggest craze recently!

@Saltyscales 8 жыл бұрын

+iHuntxdzers Thanks bud!

@tireballastserviceofflorid7771 8 жыл бұрын

+iHuntxdzers Back about 5 years ago I was fishing with a good friend. He runs a 6pac day fishing boat full time. I was having a major hard time getting to the yellow tailed snapper in the coral without getting hung up. I pulled out and old bobber and put it on my line. My friend about pooped himself. He laughed and said "what? You think we are bluegill fishing?". I just kept on doing my thing and cast out a bit of cut bait. After the 5th snapper he wanted a bobber. I said sorry only one. Now people finally see the value. My wife and I joke that bobbers are for kids and popping floats are for adults.

@phetinsixiengmay9027 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joshua i will lengthen the leader and give it a try on my next fishing trip. I appreciate your advice.

@Saltyscales 10 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! :)

@riptide10x60 6 жыл бұрын

I saw those corks at Walmart last night, I'm going back and get one today.

@JC-ug3zh 9 жыл бұрын

Great setup ! I have had good luck with the Cajun Thunder and Vudu Shrimp

@Saltyscales 9 жыл бұрын

***** It's a good setup.

@Saltyscales 11 жыл бұрын

Hello Liam, I am personally not familiar with Kiawah Island. From my experience, your best bet is to talk to the locals once you arrive, keep your rigs simple and match the food source which is abundant in that area. That is pretty much the formula for success wherever you decided to venture to. Let us know how you do.

@Saltyscales 11 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can use circle hooks and a variety of baits. I like using the popping cork with a 1/0 owner and greenbacks for redfish and snook. Don't be afraid to try out new techniques and baits, you never know what will produce for you.

@Jqbigrig 7 жыл бұрын

Great work josh! you look a lot younger in these older videos :-)

@joecastillo1983 7 жыл бұрын

Gonna definitely try this I had no idea how they work thanks

@Saltyscales 7 жыл бұрын

+Jose Castillo They definitely do, you're welcome

@grizzlytaco3447 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info! I'm going to order me the combo! Thanks for sharing!

@Saltyscales 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@fishingherald 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great informative video! Keep up the great work & keep fishing!

@Saltyscales 9 жыл бұрын

fishingherald Thanks bud!

@TheJmw116 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting Josh

@Saltyscales 8 жыл бұрын

+TheJmw116 You are welcome!

@jungleislandsurvivor 11 жыл бұрын

Any of these type corks will work with the same principle explained here. I like DOAs, but haven't had much luck recently except with live shrimp. Had an old-timer use the same setup above (I use Cajun Thunders) with the same leader, two clear glass beads free above a 2.0 or 3.0 treble hook or circle hook. Have had good luck with the setup, but want to master the artificials so appreciate your tips Joshua.

@Saltyscales 11 жыл бұрын

Hello Jonny Bott, check out my other video "Recommended tackle for snook and redfish." I go over some of the light inshore tackle that I prefer.

@jefflong1910 11 жыл бұрын

I'm in Lakeland ,huge bass man but trying to learn how to catch these saltwater fish I'll be watching and learning,keep outing them I

@fishingwithtank 6 жыл бұрын

I don't even know who you are without the beard man

@Saltyscales 6 жыл бұрын

I know lol

@reelchaoscharters3605 7 жыл бұрын

Cool thank you coming down to FL in April will definitely give it a shot

@Saltyscales 7 жыл бұрын

Great, good luck!

@Saltyscales 11 жыл бұрын

Live bait is a great alternative. You can use a popping cork to draw attention to almost any lure or baitfish.

@MegaNafo 7 жыл бұрын

thanks , I watched your video and bought the same color popping cork online , so gonna try it as soon I'll get it '

@Saltyscales 7 жыл бұрын

They are very effective, good luck out there!

@Saltyscales 10 жыл бұрын

Hello Russel, I would assume you are probably fishing extremely shallow? If so, I would first try free lining live shrimp or greenbacks. Attach your leader directly to your main line and a 1/0 Owner hook. Are you sight casting? Shallow water reds can be very finicky, therefore sometimes a popping cork isn't your best option.

@Saltyscales 11 жыл бұрын

Next time try and go shallower, In our area the ladyfish love to hangout in the 3-6 feet of water. As you work your way to the 2.5 - 3 foot range, look for good grass with sandy pot holes. If the water is low, you have to go out further, as it comes in, start creeping toward the mangroves.

@foguandme 10 жыл бұрын

I'm somewhat new to the whole pop cork. Iv always preferred dragging a shrimp along the bottom and twitching it. A man at academy told me to try this and some mojo shrimp. I'm fairly happy with the combo. The shrimp are like swim bait there fails move as if there swimming. They also have a little class tube with mini bb's in it as a rattle. It works well. If tried the gulp in the past but they didnt work to well for me. I'll get nibbles and a hit and run all the time. If gotten 5+ hit and runs in a hour with gulp and ended up not catching a single one that day lol.

@Saltyscales 10 жыл бұрын

Popping corks draw a lot of attention, you should try it. :)

@KM-yh4gh 7 жыл бұрын

Love the video and information. I recently relocated to Jacksonville, FL and wanted advice on how and possibly where to fish for Redfish. The rig you describe is simple and I am finding it more and more. Just went to Mosquito Lagoon and didn't catch one red fish. very disappointing when you're paying for a charter....I am going to buy a small boat and hit the creeks in Jacksonville. If you have any additional information on how to fish for the Big Reds, please let me know. Again, love the clean, direct video.

@adw4464 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joshua !! Going to have to try a cork

@Saltyscales 7 жыл бұрын

It's a great little rig that creates a ton of commotion.

@russellkrenek8264 10 жыл бұрын

hey Joshua,yea most of the places that ill be fishing are shallow some of them are not..but yea I'm doing sight casting….

@jordanelliott3809 11 жыл бұрын

Very productive way of catching redfish in Virginia I perfect live bunker under the cork though.

@maxlee2636 8 жыл бұрын

Thx for the reply josh very much appreciated

@Saltyscales 8 жыл бұрын

+Max Lee You're welcome!

@ianerbe6086 6 жыл бұрын

Got yourself a subscriber

@Saltyscales 6 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@ianerbe6086 6 жыл бұрын

Joshua Taylor thx man

@boltthr0w3r29 6 жыл бұрын

Straight forward thank you 👍🏼

@Saltyscales 6 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@ZenaBattaglia 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I really needed to see this. Please show on camera how to make the loop knot thanks. I am subscribing.

@Saltyscales 10 жыл бұрын

Diane Terrizzi I will work on this for you. :)

@ZenaBattaglia 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you sooo much. Great videos!

@Saltyscales 11 жыл бұрын

Hello Santiago, I would start with 2.5 foot of leader. The sound will draw the fish to the lure.

@TheFreshTehBest 8 жыл бұрын

I found this works extremely well with mackerel with cut greenbacks

@Saltyscales 8 жыл бұрын

Yes sir, it's very effective!

@nanuunnikrishnan4687 4 жыл бұрын

Hiii..... Good video

@jamescrane5847 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for info bro!!!! You the man!!!!!

@centralfloridaanglers7143 10 жыл бұрын

great vid

@Saltyscales 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Central Florida Anglers

@carnufiasfishing8444 6 жыл бұрын

Holy Smokes!!! What are you 18 😁. We have an imposter. Sound the alarm. 😂 🎣😎🎣😎🎣😎🎣

@Saltyscales 6 жыл бұрын

lol, I don't show that baby face much anymore.

@HolyPlague1 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Josh.

@Saltyscales 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Chris.

@JamesPatterson-et8sn 6 жыл бұрын

Great video!! What lb would you recommend for the main line? June/July Sound fishing in Avon, NC and going to use this set-up. Should I go with 10lb momo connected to the 25lb leader? Thanks for the help!

@richardguindon7332 9 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@Saltyscales 9 жыл бұрын

+Richard Guindon Thanks!

@SpencerStandley 7 жыл бұрын

I will try this for largemouth bass

@CathySue911 7 жыл бұрын

Loved the info...thanks!

@Saltyscales 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

@Saltyscales 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt

@DROY2004 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, good stuff. Shalom!

@seashurjewelry 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!

@MrGuitars8 9 жыл бұрын

This is a good video thank you .

@Saltyscales 9 жыл бұрын

Guitar Dave You're welcome and thanks!

@beckypriest3588 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I can't wait to try this in July when I get to go back to the shore. I am new to fishing (have been 3x's and am addicted to salt water fishing!). I prefer to fish from shore in a salt water marsh we found while camping. In April, I had real shrimp on a hook and a plain jane red/white bobber on my line and had what I think redfish jumping on top of my bobber, but not hitting my bait :( Do redfish jump out of the water? Or was it a different kind of fish landing on my bobber, and what should I use to go after those types of fish, if that is what is in the salt marsh when I am there in July? I can't wait to add this to my tackle box and put it to work! Thanks so very much!

@Saltyscales 10 жыл бұрын

Becky Priest You are welcome, let us know how you do. :)

@bobbarnett5065 3 жыл бұрын

Ultimate-Baits is a small local company in NC making a new amazing popping bobber. Not yet available on line. Hard plastic, I sorted weights, glass beads on line.

@CaptChrisCanning 11 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@S1avk0 9 жыл бұрын

Nice vids! Would snook on the beach hit this? or will the cork scare them away? (Sanibel)

@Saltyscales 9 жыл бұрын

Gerry Shappell This rig could work but I prefer to free line on the beach when using live bait.

@S1avk0 9 жыл бұрын

***** thx!

@davidsteinmetz1987 5 жыл бұрын

Gerry ur a bot

@colbychandler8457 7 жыл бұрын

Popping cork with some DOA shrimp any artificial really.. Is a deadly match up!!!

@Saltyscales 7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, they love the poppers.

@ryeen6461 9 жыл бұрын

Will this work at the jetties? Can I use live shrimp ? Thanks I am subscribing

@Saltyscales 9 жыл бұрын

Ryeen Neil Absolutely, this rig will virtually work anywhere.

@peterhoward6128 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video!

@Saltyscales 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@kmarty2117 8 жыл бұрын

im about to try this night fishing tonight lets hope it works

@Saltyscales 8 жыл бұрын

+kmarty211 Good luck, let us know how you did.

@kmarty2117 8 жыл бұрын

nothing last night was put there for about 3 hours gonna go again during daylight wendesday

@Saltyscales 8 жыл бұрын

+kmarty211 Try to find areas with good grass, current etc...

@Saltyscales 11 жыл бұрын

Hello 2342makaveli, you pop the cork and then let it sit a few seconds and then repeat.

@fishingwithanthony4203 7 жыл бұрын

Love this vid

@joehorton01 9 жыл бұрын

Never been saltwater fishing but I'm going next week. What kind of rod and reel do you throw this on? I'm bringing a bass rod, somewhat light tackle spinning rod, medium weight catfish spinning rod, and a 12ft surf rod. Want to try a couple different methods. Going to daulphin island. Thx for any advice you can offer

@Saltyscales 9 жыл бұрын

BUCKSLAYER Hey there, check out my video for inshore rod and reel selection, that will give you all you need to get started. Thanks!

@MrRainking98 7 жыл бұрын

good video, simple and informative. How would I use a little split shot weight with it?

@Saltyscales 7 жыл бұрын

Just place it a foot or so below the cork.

@billkendrick5209 9 жыл бұрын

got 3 reds on popping cork with d o a shrimp this year.

@Saltyscales 9 жыл бұрын

bill kendrick Great to hear, it's an effective technique.

@stephenwyatt4694 6 жыл бұрын

Is it best to stay in one place and keep casting or keep moving around. I have all offshore experience and trolling so red/specks are totally foreign. Gr8 vid thx!

@Saltyscales 6 жыл бұрын

I like to fan cast and move after the fan cast. You will know if fish are present within ten minutes or so usually. Unless fish are transitioning with the tide.

@ChesaFreakBoyzFishingVideos 9 жыл бұрын

hey josh, when i look at the DOA shrimp, i find it to be a little stiff compared to its competitors. Ive heard that the stiff shrimp more accurately mimics and actual shrimp. nevertheless, the shrimp that i most often see in my waters (the ches, bay) is the common grass shrimp, which is translucent and smaller than the doa artificials. Also, i recently looked at a video of the grass shrimp swimming and they have more tail action when swimming than the doa aims to simulate. Is doa still the best or should i look into a shrimp thats slightly smaller with more tail action (ie vudu or savage)

@Saltyscales 9 жыл бұрын

ChesaFreak Boyz Fishing The Doa will probably work but you always want to try and find the bait that mimics what is running in your area.

@kerime.7861 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video ! would you recommand this with live bait ?

@Saltyscales 7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, works great with greenbacks and shrimp.

@abbierenee9727 6 жыл бұрын

What boat do you have, and how much? I might move to FL in a couple years and I don't have a boat to go out for redfish, trout, sheepshead, and more. I might just start with an aluminum boat.

@Saltyscales 6 жыл бұрын

I have a Hewes Redfisher, it is the perfect inshore fishing machine and they hold value nicely.

@Catalytic__ 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man great video! will this work for a braided line with mono leader?

@DylanGarciaaa 7 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna use this tomorow but I'm using a treble hook should I add a little weight to the cork so that my line is straight in the water ?

@Saltyscales 7 жыл бұрын

Reeling N' Revving you can use weight but the less hardware, the better off you will be.

@materialsky313 9 жыл бұрын

What other soft baits might you recommend? Do you think Storm Wildeye Swin baits would do the task for trout/redfish?

@Saltyscales 9 жыл бұрын

Stuff My Pillow I think you could use most soft plastics and they would work. Doesn't hesitate to try it, the worst that could happen is you not catching your targeted fish.

@materialsky313 9 жыл бұрын

***** Thanks!

@hmanone1063 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video. What knot do you use for tying the other end of the cajun thunder? Specifically for braided line? Thanks

@Saltyscales 6 жыл бұрын

I like the improved clinch knot but I wrap the line through the swivel twice before tying.

@hmanone1063 6 жыл бұрын

Joshua Taylor Got it. Thanks

@Saltyscales 11 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure who that is, but ok lol. Did you "match the hatch?" Another great method is to free line a bait that is abundant.

@santanarios7357 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Josh. Thank you, for posting the video and also i would like to find out where can i purchase the orange popping cork . thank

@Saltyscales 8 жыл бұрын

+Santana Rios Hello, I purchase my corks off of Amazon and Ebay most of the time but Bass Pro has them.

@tireballastserviceofflorid7771 8 жыл бұрын

+Santana Rios Cabelas is a great place also. Great shipping and great customer service. I buy from Bass pro, but prefer Cabelas 10-1. I ordered 3 green ones last night.

@KrzysiuNet 11 жыл бұрын

OMG, my bad English... I thought you are gonna to open Champagne. I imagined something like "woohoo, that's for you, mr. fish! Congratulations, I'm gonna eat you! *champagne cork pop*"

@Hardballleather 11 жыл бұрын

I was using a mullet, sand shad plastic with no popping cork. And they weren't hitting it. So were were using dead/live shrimp and the only thing hitting that was small sand trout and ladysfish. Something did take my bobber under and tore my leader.

@camsollinsfilms 10 жыл бұрын

Is it the same with a cigar shaped Cajun Thunder cork?

@Saltyscales 10 жыл бұрын

Hello Sam Collins, yes it will work with most shaped corks.

@timothyyarborough5338 7 жыл бұрын

the leader line you want it about a couple inches from bottom or 3 feet in 5 feet of water ok

@Saltyscales 7 жыл бұрын

Just a couple feet below the cork.

@OneMan-wl1wj 7 жыл бұрын

How deep off the cork should I be fishing?..heard about 16" is recommended but I've seen big reds swimming in ankle deep water right in front of me ...Im in southern Louisiana if that matters..

@Saltyscales 7 жыл бұрын

A good rule of thumb is about two feet. Most reds that we catch here in Florida are in two to three feet of water on average.

@commercialelectrician133 5 жыл бұрын

great video very informative what type of knot are you us an the shrimp

@phetinsixiengmay9027 10 жыл бұрын

First time fishing with cajun thunder popping cork. Thank you for tutorial i caught 5 red fish in 3hrs of fishing using the rig. Can i use this for flounder too? Any suggestions will help, thanx!

@Saltyscales 10 жыл бұрын

That is great Phet, You can use it for all species. For flounder just make sure your bait is hitting the bottom, you might need to lengthen the leader a tad.

@reelchaoscharters3605 7 жыл бұрын

Cool vid. Can you use live shrimp with that

@Saltyscales 7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, probably one of the most effect baits to use with the popping cork.

@gregh2880 7 жыл бұрын

SS, what length of leader when fishing in shallow bays like East Matagorda? If we're in 18-24" of water, what length would you suggest?

@Saltyscales 7 жыл бұрын

I would have about a 1.5 foot leader personally.

@GlizzyGaming843 10 жыл бұрын

Can I use the shrimp as a normal jig, and let it sink to the bottom? With the popping action?

@Saltyscales 9 жыл бұрын

ajbrooks56 You could yes.

@reelchaoscharters3605 7 жыл бұрын

What do you think about trying up here in New Jersey for bluefish and strip bass

@Saltyscales 7 жыл бұрын

I think it wouldn't hurt to try, they like loud noises and often times feed more aggressively.

@VirantRoss 5 жыл бұрын

20-30lb leader with what Pound mainline?

@Saltyscales 5 жыл бұрын

I usually use 10-15lb for inshore applications.

@VirantRoss 5 жыл бұрын

DOA sells a deadly combo that worked great for me this weekend we got 5 Trout. But when going for Redfish is the idea to have your shrimp on the bottom or hanging at a certain depth from the bottom. Of course we're generally in shallow water already.

@TV-ff4ee 6 жыл бұрын

When selecting a leader length, do you want the bait to settle on the bottom or always float just off bottom?

@White_Tiger93 3 жыл бұрын

So I'm poor to afford another rod and reel since it's expensive here, so quick question can I use popping cork rig for my go to bottom rig rod? I tied a snap swivel for the mainline since I usually change rigs whenever I feel like to..

@chaguie07171959 11 жыл бұрын

How long the leader for this set should be to maximize strikes and caught fish. I usually fish Ponce Inlet New Smyrna area and water depth is between 2-5 feet.