The big girls come out in the winter time… unfortunately not that many tuna and fewer monsters in the summer!

Nope I prefer sushi to catch and release

Herring

The pump is the game changer. It pulses the chum in their face!

All year… bigger fish in winter normally but more fish in the summer

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I would say yes… lots of people use them. Jeff runs 2 pontoons with thumpers… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d6idg9OAm6rUYmg.htmlsi=EMxr2Ju1YNx1Pw3y

Two piece popping rod good

All the popping rods I use are two piece…. They are butt joined and connect right above the fore grip on the handle.

I use red and white, blue and white and purple and black. The key is rigging them with squid and a sardine to catch the beasts!

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I don’t have a color preference other than indicator braid for jigging when using a conventional or spinning reel…. Maybe others can chime in. One thing to consider is that the white is a little easier to see at night.

They have gear in the boat for normal bottom fishing and chunking for tuna. Additionally Matt seems to have a few extra combos for popping. I am not sure if he has extra deep drop rods but those are special requests and the people that book those trips all have it. If you get on one they would typically share. If you are interested email me at [email protected] I will do a trip every quarter based on what’s biting.

I like Tuf-line indicator braid for jigging and depth control. I use 65lb test. For casting I like Seaguar threadlock in 50lb.

Thanks for the comments. I have tried to cut down on the background music in my later videos so hopefully that helps!

Yes it does, especially if you are fishing rigs and there are mangrove snapper around. I normally keep it higher in the water column.

Hey Jason, fishing is not a one size fits all sport, there are as many ways to fish as there are fish! Beginner’s will have a dinner experience pursuing fish that are easier and more plentiful to catch (e.g. trout or sandbass vs largemouth). Keep it simple and fun first then expand out to more complicated species and techniques. Many fisher people are more than willing to help out new anglers so don’t be afraid to ask for help!

I use a short rod for jigging vs. a longer rod…. For casting I use a 7 1/2’ plus rod, for jigging normally 6’ or less. Chunking I normally just use a jigging rod. I recommend a rod stout enough to put the heat on a tuna, don’t go with a lite rod or you will have a prolonged fight and a higher potential to lose a big fish!

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I would recommend a Spheros reel with a 7’ -8’ medium heavy rod. I have bluefin gear so what I use is overkill

A trolling motor with a special propeller that simply splashes the water. It mimics fish feeding on the surface!

Yes we use it sometimes. When you stop the boat fish gather quickly so have a slab ready and drop it!

They are Zoom flukes 4-5”

That’s a greyline. I have also used a Moeller but you have to add ice, salt and shad keeper in the summer!

You are correct. I bought mine years back at Kingston.

I just jumped on a 4/28-4/29 trip with Captain Matt here. www.smithandsonscharters.com/booking-the-blue-fin-galveston/

1. The captain and crew will tell you the target species and the best way to catch them. Normally it’s squid for red snapper, vermillion snapper and whatever else bites. It may be freelining for kingfish etc. I normally catch pinfish for grouper and drop that first then switch if that doesn’t work. Tuna fishing uses poppers, swimbaits, chunk or jigs. Ask the deckhands and they will tell you. Best time to sleep is when the boat is moving from spot to spot. I normally don’t get much sleep! Bring your son but make sure he has a patch or something to prevent sea sickness. That is the worst experience!

@@MatthewsFabrication the most popular lure is the Halco Max 130 with upgraded hooks. I use 2/0 owner ST66 hooks although the new Halco hooks are much stronger. I use 50-65lb braid on all of my rods with 65 fluorocarbon for leader. My popping /casting rods are all 7’ or longer.

I have full time guides that use my thumper and are the best and can get you on fish! We will make sure you have a great trip!

Ok thanks for the info my friend. Take care and have a blessed week my friend. 🙂👍

You bet! Thanks for watching!

I like small 2/0-3/0 circle hooks…

Yes for my electric and trolling umbrella rigs on Texoma. Works well for me!

I found that when I used the chest cam as my primary camera the audio isn’t as good. I have switched to a hat cam now

It makes it easier for sure!

Check out the other videos on my channel. A thumper attracts freshwater striped bass, hybrid striped bass, white bass, white perch and catfish to your boat making them easier to catch.

It’s a great fishery for sure

Not really. I wouldn’t say they are necessary though