Great question! We do this a number of ways. One of our favorite ways is to use as cut bait in the hot Summer months when the fish are lazy - cut the head and tail off and trim the fins off top and bottom so it’s one streamline piece. Hook it through the back end where the tail was through both sides of skin and it’s good to go. Use a knocker rig with weight so it sits on bottom in one place so fish can find it. If we are using as live bait, there’s a couple different ways depending on fishing conditions. Fish will usually swim a certain way, depending on where they are hooked if you are casting and want to fish to swim down stream through a spot where predator fish are sitting facing the current, you want to hook them through the lips on the head. This will cause them to swim back towards the boat or shore and is a natural position for swimming with the current. If there isn’t a lot of moving water and you want the fish to swim under some structure like mangoes or a bridge hook them in the top of the back near the tail and that will cause them to swim down and away from you. If you want them to stay on the surface, usually on the bottom side of the tail will cause them to stay up in the water column and swim away.

@@DavidKing-dl9vm make a double batch and freeze works better. Thanks for the comment good luck! 🎣🤙🏼

You are correct. Best we’ve seen is about 2.0-2.4mpg around 35 mph on calmer days. Full out she’s hit 70+ burning around 0.8-1mpg. Don’t do that often unless I am trying to get out of weather, or just well because it’s fun haha. Skipping on top of 1’-2’ chop at around 40-50 right around 1.4-1.8

@@NAUTILYFE do you know the mpg at 40? I was hoping for better than 2.0. I sold a Contender 32ST with downsizing in mind but I've determined I can't see going below 27'. I was really leaning towards a Yamaha 425 but my mechanic buddy who is a Yamaha fan isn't crazy about the 425. So, I'm back to thinking twin 300's.

I can honestly say that I really don’t watch it super closely. I’d say on a calm day at 40 probably 1.8-2. If it’s rough 1.4-1.8 ish. Lots of factors to consider as you probably are already aware. Gear, gas, people, weather etc.

@@NAUTILYFE thanks. I definitely get it. My 32St would get 1.4 at 40 with a pretty full load. Guess I didn't realize just how good that was. appreciate your responses.

@@danny221ifly honestly I just don’t like watching my dollars slip away checking it constantly hahaha. All part of boat ownership! Have a good one!

This is used for baiting pinfish traps. Check out the full video on our channel. Link is in description 🤙🏼🎣

Didn’t take it that way, we get it. We have a 45 second short with the recipe as well. Blame KZfaq for requiring certain minimum lengths for creators to make any sort of money for the time investment on the videos lol. Best of luck and tight lines 🤙🏼🎣

Thanks for stopping by! Yes we have and it works really well just more costly than the canned mackerel! Tight lines 👍🏼🤙🏼

@@NAUTILYFE I’ve been researching ‘homemade chum’ and your video popped up, and I have a gallon on the menhaden oil already. I’m in the process of building traps and looking for a good bait recipe. Your channel content is awesome. Look forward to more. Stay on ‘em.

@@slappinyachettv1094 appreciate the kind words! Definitely freeze the batches you make with the menhaden oil it’ll disperse more slowly and allow for better results IMO - go get em’!

I have not personally tried the bridge in May but I have to assume it would still be pretty good. There’s tons of moving water, structure, and bait usually hanging there which is the main things to look for. I would definitely fish it on an incoming/outgoing tide 👍🏼

20”+ plus are all a blast!

Good luck to you as well! 🤙🏼🎣

Thanks for the comment and kind words! He is still with us I will let him know 🤙🏼🙏🏼

It’s in the next video, go check it out 👍🏼

Didn’t have time. Use too much time with the long intro when we already knew from title what the video was about then showing walking around shopping inside Walmart.

@guermeisterdoodlebug7980 there’s a part two as previously mentioned. Cheers!

we absolutely love the boat - just have not been able to use it as we would have liked, hence the only 60 hours. When we were storing at Gulf Star Marina during/after hurricane Ian their crane was broken down so was stored up high and dry in their storage facility for about 3 1/2 months. This happened shortly after we took delivery in June. Then by the time they got it running late December, we only had a couple of weeks before my wife and I had our first baby boy in January, so it’s been in the water honestly two dozen times. Hate to let it go but want to sell before we put too many more hours on as its basically still a brand new boat

Email us if interested. Showing it a few times this week already [email protected]

@@NAUTILYFECongrats on the baby boy. I have three toddlers myself and it’s one of the reasons I’m looking at the 2700 CB. I want something to take the family to the lake with, but also be able to run offshore. Have you had the boat out in any rough seas and if so, how does it handle?

@hdaerial5823 that was one of the reasons why we picked the 2700. The forward bow seating is 6 to 10 inches more recessed than even some of the more expensive brands like Everglades for boats in the same class. Tidewater did a great job even on the 2500 it wasnt an afterthought and is super comfortable. Takes about 30 seconds to pull all cushions and back rests out and you can fish 4 to 5 guys in the front alone comfortably. I know guys that have crossed from Miami to the Bahamas in 4 to 5 foot seas. It’s definitely not comfortable and not what this boat is made for but it’ll do it. It’ll run in 1 to 2 foot chop pretty comfortably and dry too depending on how wind is blowing. That’s another thing that Tidewater is known for is the enormous bow flair. If you’re planning to have it in the lake, you’ll be able to run fully loaded down upper 60s no problem at all it is an absolute blast. we have also had it in about 18 inches of water with the trolling motor floating no problem so it can do pretty much anything you’re looking for it to do. If you shoot me an email, I can send you the listing on Facebook marketplace and you can check out all the pictures. It’s pristine. Unfortunately we do not have a trailer but our boat dealer is willing to sell one close to cost if we find a buyer that needs one.

@@hdaerial5823 facebook.com/marketplace/item/282712041315433/?mibextid=6ojiHh

It is wild! This is roughly 11-12 miles up river from the Sanibel causeway and actually Gulf of Mexico. They follow the food so it’s a decent sign of the waterways getting back to normal post Ian. I am sure if you use a nice piece of bloody cut bait you’d get on something! Tight lines and thank for watching! 🤙🏼🎣

Thanks for watching 🤙🏼🎣

You can skip forward or watch the short we did on it if you’re pressed for time. Recipe is also in the description. Thanks for watching! Here’s the short: kzfaq.info9kMvTEAt2tg?si=n53okvojAV_naSU_

Yes this is in cape! We fish Naples area up through Estero bay, pine island sound, Caloosahatchee river and up to Boca! If you are in cape you can use same technique and get you some! Thanks for commenting and tight lines!

Right! Always in a state of chaos haha. Tight lines 🤙🏼🎣

Yes we learned our lesson here for sure. We often target redfish with cut pinfish this time of year when it’s hot and they’re lazy and they’re typically leader shy - but targeting sharks (or cats to use for sharks) we will always use our pre-tied shark rigs. I actually caught a massive gafftop sail catfish last year on a wire leader at night fishing for sharks. No joke, it was probably 12 pounds and would’ve been the FL state record but I didn’t know the state record was so low because no one really ‘targets’ catfish lol. Picture is on our Instagram page somewhere. Will definitely measure and submit if we catch it again! Appreciate the comment! And THANK YOU for subscribing! Looking forward to chatting again soon! Tight lines 🎣🤙🏼

Thanks for watching! Pins are great to catch all day for kids and people that just want volume! We are in cape/fort Myers! Small small hooks and tiny piece of shrimp. Check out the next video with the sabiki rig: How To Catch FREE! BAIT - DIY CHUM! *BONUS SABIKI TIP* kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mbqgiaeiubKxZaM.html

Thanks for the comment glad you enjoyed! We don’t have a trailer, but I had that same question when we were storing at our marina we had a max height of 10’. That included the bunks the boat was on which was about the same height as a trailer would be. My best guess is 10’ or less but do not know for certain. We have the stock Yamaha three blade props (23 - 14-3/4) and when flat calm with some trim have hit 68mph at about 5800-5900 RPM. Know guys with 4 blade props hitting well over 70. Time to plane is insane at about 3 seconds out of the hole. Best GPH we have seen in light chop at about 35 mph cruise is around 2.8. When it is calm I have dialed it in around 35mph and getting 3.1-3.3

Thanks for the comment! You can find that out here: 😁 BOAT UPDATE Post Hurricane Ian *We Were SHOCKED!* (Bonus Bridge Fishing!) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/icpxp9icsZe2gX0.html

Appreciate the comment and support! Tigh lines! 🤙🏼🎣

It was CRAZY man. We got so lucky. Poor timing after only having the new boat for 2 months and then not being able to use it for 4… family and friends made it though safe though so that is definitely what matters most!

Thank you! Fun to get out when we can. Nothing crazy but always fun to catch! I use Canva for thumbnails. They have templates but I just have always stuck with the one I made I initially to keep them similar and consistent to our brand/channel. 🤙🏼

@@NAUTILYFE thanks is that where you made the banner for your page?

@@CharlotteHarborFisherman yes it is. I do also own a digital marketing and graphics design company so that definitely helps a bit 😃. Canva is a great resource though, check it out!

@@NAUTILYFE what's your website?

www.seismicdesigninc.com

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That’s a great tip! Yeah those would work fine I am sure, honestly even stale bread would work as well. Anything to soak up the juices and bind it all together. Thank you for watching! Tight lines 🤙🏼🎣

@@NAUTILYFE Good point - yes, even stale bread would work and would hold the scents.