@@doyleroyalty4551 Walmart as well.

@@ALNTV1541 You bet. I don't know how they would bite shrimp. I bet the catfish will go for them. Folks used to use shrimp for catfish bait before all the catfish bait you see now. This made me wonder if you can salt nightcrawlers or red worms? It's mighty hot. The feels like today is 122 degrees.🔥

@@Fishing4Reel not much cooler here friend. 111 🔥

Yes it is. That hurts.

Thanks.

Unfortunately, a lot of newer products by many companies are built cheaper than the older stuff.

@@jeffmcconniel2838 I know. He meant well, but I'm not a total amateur. My concern was if he got that braid wrapped around a finger and that fish when on a power run, he could lose some finger.

@@northface484 I don't know. Never hooked one before. It never jumped either. I don't know if they come into Pensacola Bay?

I know. It was getting dark and the guys leaning over the rail never saw it either. That's what keeps the challenge alive. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

Sure would have. At least I learned something. Heavier gear next time. Thanks for watching.

Nope. I found one of mine the other day I forgot to secure. The finish was a little marred from a 1 ounce egg sinker. Maybe no big thing, but the slightest damage to the structure can lead to rod failure with a big fish.

Ha ha! Without a doubt!

That's why you have to show her this video and take her with you when you go shopping for them. Maybe have her mark them by biting the finger tab. LOL

@@Fishing4Reel lmao 🫡

This is mainly for large egg sinkers on a Carolina Rig. They tend to be in the middle of the rod during transport and can rattle against the rod a bit. Here, along the coast, it is normal to drive to and from the beach or pier with all your rods in the beach/pier cart in the back of your truck or cart carrier. Those sinker can beat the snot out of a rod at 40 to 70 miles per hour. I still wrap my line around the rod to contain it too. Also, I used to think rod socks were a gimmick until I tried them. They are fantastic for transporting your rods and avoiding tangles especially through brushy areas.

It works well. Got to find the right size though. Too big just slides off. I'm not well versed in the shopping for hair clips.

Ok

very handy idea

yes it is.

@@carltonbailey489 It is. On a side road. Get on it just by the Toll booth.

Thanks. I really appreciate your kind words. I'm all about spreading the knowledge and helpful tools. We all got to keep learning. That's half the fun.

@@ALNTV1541 Trying to make it better every day!👍

It is.

You bet. Saves money

it is

They are aggressive.

It sure was.

They are. And mean too!

It was. Fried up good too.

Their fins can inflict a very painful wound.

They are. And they have bristles in the suction cup. Sticky.

It is and you can.

I remember it well. Much has changed. I'm in Milton FL now. I'm missing Center Hill Dam and the trout fishing. It's a different ballgame here for sure. I'll look into those places for sure.

@@Fishing4Reel have you relocated down there?

Sure did. Better opportunities for businesses here. Fishing too.

Yes it is. Handy for anyone.

Thanks. I really appreciate the kind words. It was a tough day, but I have to work with what I'm given. Those grabbers are very handy. They come in a set, one with two teeth and one with three teeth. I found the two teeth to be the best size. I also have a glove that is an easy on glove that's pretty handy too. I've heard plenty say that the gafftop is good. It all just depends on how you prepared it.

How did it go for you?

@@Fishing4Reel A slot-sized Redfish spit the hook while I was trying to coax it into the net. I used the "fish grabber" with great success on a Very Small Gafftop Sail Catfish. It was ridiculously easy to dehook the cat and I didn't even have to Pray before attempting to take the hook out! Unfortunately, the ever-elusive 10lb Sail Cat remains just that....but I will continue my quest next Wednesday night.🙃

@@carltonbailey489 Sorry for your loss, but not everybody even gets a chance at one. I'm glad the grabbers worked out for you. I've had some folks make fun of me for using something like that to hold on to the catfish but at least I didn't get stuck.

Fine. Just kidding around.

Good luck. Get some Gotcha Plugs and some spoons and hang on.

You just got to keep after it.

Why thank you. I've a lot to learn. I will check out your content as well. Tight lines!🎣

Thanks. I've a lot to learn about pier fishing. Every day is an adventure and opportunity.

@@Fishing4Reel The only thing I would advise is change your grip...You could lose that rig if a Jack..King or Tarpon etc. decides to Strike...

@@northface484 I'll have to work on it.

They sure can be.

For sure.

They sure do.

I haven't been there long enough to hear anything bad about it. It's the nicest pier I've been on, but I haven't been on many. Milton doesn't have a pier to compare it to unless they are looking at the Pensacola pier and it's been wrecked since the last hurricane.

The 2 prong works just fine for smaller fish. The 3 prong would be better for bigger fish though. I just got a easy on glove that works well too. The cuff on the back of the glove is short and allows you to slip it on pretty easy. It has a magnetic connector with a clip. Look up Fishing Glove with magnet release. If you are right handed, get the left handed one and vice versa.

I know it does. At least it lets us know they are around and gives hope there is a slot fish among them.

@@Fishing4Reel Exactly. 🎣

It sure was.

I'm sure it was much more open and natural in the past. Everywhere is growing and getting crowded.

They are very useful and trouble free.

The regular Dock Demon is the Spincast reel. Push button reel on to, like a baitcaster. The Deluxe is a spinning reel combo. Reel under the bottom. And 4 more dollars.😄

Just didn't think about it. I see so many drop reds and drum from much higher piers and say it's the best way. I still wince. I will make a point of it from now on for sure.