Based on what you saw in this video? Plan your trip wisely. The Canal is not the same like it was in 2018. I would hate for you to go up expecting it to be like what you saw in this video.
i love your videos ive seen you guys down there a million times in past 20 years..things are getting out of hand down there but is what it is.. thank you for all your tips, tricks and videos! im the 45 yo in plad pants and shirt keep eye out for meh) hoping to have my bike rdy next spring)
Hey Shaka how are you doing? I wasn’t able to follow you for a while due to my phone. It’s all good now and can’t wait for more of your Cape Cod fishing videos. Keep it coming.
Another great video Shaka. Sucks that you were being harassed/mocked for enjoying yourself. Lots of losers down there ruining others’ well-intentioned fun. And I’ve fished next to Lou before, he’s a good dude. Gigantic too, lol, I’m surprised he didn’t drop a haymaker on him, 😂 Tight lines!
Thanks! I appreciate that. The guy actually mocked me three times. I only noticed it while editing, and by the time I got to the third I inadvertently edited out the first two triming the fat of this lengthy video. Had I noticed it then Lou wouldn't have had to do anything for me. Yeah Lou is a good brother. We constantly joke about how he dwarfs fish lol .
hey man what is your advise on someone who live 40 mins away from the canal and only fishes on the weekend? it is to get out there as much as possible or try to lock in the conditions and tides on screen?
@thebear74 Man, if I only lived 40 minutes away, I'd be there as much as possible. With that kind of time to spare, I'd have a better idea of when is the best time to fish the canal and make sure I'm there then. If you only have the weekends, then fish it hard on the weekends.
Hey John Not only do all these donkeys fish here now, they don't know how to handle them. I really hate when they bogo grip big fish bye the lip. I've been fishing the canal for 28 years and it's now a sickening place to fish At least they made a slot limit so donkeys like the ones in this video can't slaughter all the breeders. Also glad they don't allow commercial in canal Stay tight
They come around. Not as often as the Stripers. If you see one get caught then count on many more. They're usually hitting the same plugs as bass. Sometimes blues on top and bass on the bottom but you can't always count on that. Blues tend to stick to certain areas more than bass. An A47 usually can keep the Blues interested...jig it like you would be jigging any other plug.
@@victorkurylovich3600OH that Victor lol. Yeah I wish I had the triple hook up sequence on Gopro...that would've been epic to add. Sadly my Gopro battery's were dead and my SD card was full.
I don't use "expensive" waders...they tend to rip every year so I don't see the need to buy good ones lol. I get Frog Togs or anyone thick enough to last a season or two.
Well, there are two philosophies here 1. Pick a spot and enjoy the "waves" of fish that swim by 2. Stick and move if you want to either keep with the lead school or continue with the school to stay on a certain class of fish. The only problem is lately the canal seems to have a lot more newcomers (fish that aren't summer residents) that have odd patterns VS residents that take up holding/staging positions. So you can have fish not swimming by you "in the middle" They will stay West or East... newcomers!
we could go on debating forever and ever about saltwater lures and freshwater lures there's one thing I've learned is to never doubt A lure until you try it I fish the lower Colorado River for striped bass
@@risktaker6595 as long as we're respectful I'm game for a good debate. 1. My understanding is freshwater gear would corrode faster in saltwater. Am I wrong? 2. Plugs should look and swim like what they're feeding on in the location they're feeding. In my experience the location can be key as to what plugs "should" work. Would a Striper hit one of those baits (or any freshwater bait) in the salt...I'm sure they would "if" they feed on them (whatever fish the bait looks like) someplace else. I can't see a Striper feeding on something they've never ate...that's not learned behavior. 3. A freshwater "bait" needs to be more durable in it's construction in my opinion if it will be used for saltwater fish/environments due to harsher conditions. 4. For a location like the Canal how many freshwater baits would get to the bottom where Stripers often hold?
Love the fact you explaining All to others so this way maybe others can understand . Great job
Thanks. That is the goal. Help people understand how things are done on the Canal...its better for everyone.
@@ShakaAantoine a lot do not understand at all.
@@TsunamiSam True!
I miss the Canal. Taking a break for awhile. Good content brother. Definitely know what you're doin.
@@SnakePIisken I appreciate that.
You coming back soon? Maybe for fall run? I like your videos
The bite certainly shut down. I was there for 12 hours for the new moon and only heard of one person catching a fish
That's how the Canal is. Many still think we're in 2017-2018 sadly.
Can’t wait to get there
Based on what you saw in this video? Plan your trip wisely. The Canal is not the same like it was in 2018. I would hate for you to go up expecting it to be like what you saw in this video.
@@ShakaAantoine yea plan on heading up during the middle of the week not beginning of weekend or the ending of the weekend
i love your videos ive seen you guys down there a million times in past 20 years..things are getting out of hand down there but is what it is.. thank you for all your tips, tricks and videos! im the 45 yo in plad pants and shirt keep eye out for meh) hoping to have my bike rdy next spring)
Thanks! Change is inevitable...we just have to adapt. Say what up next time.
Awesome week Shaka I was there the whole week was crazy.
Nice! I can't wait to be able to spend more than a day on the Canal agin.
Hey Shaka how are you doing? I wasn’t able to follow you for a while due to my phone. It’s all good now and can’t wait for more of your Cape Cod fishing videos. Keep it coming.
Cool. I'll keep making them as long as I can. Thanks.
Hope u come back soon! Would love to watch you fish/fish with you
I'll be back when it's possible.
@@ShakaAantoineappreciate ur hustle and wisdom have a good weekend!!
Another great video Shaka. Sucks that you were being harassed/mocked for enjoying yourself. Lots of losers down there ruining others’ well-intentioned fun. And I’ve fished next to Lou before, he’s a good dude. Gigantic too, lol, I’m surprised he didn’t drop a haymaker on him, 😂 Tight lines!
Thanks! I appreciate that. The guy actually mocked me three times. I only noticed it while editing, and by the time I got to the third I inadvertently edited out the first two triming the fat of this lengthy video. Had I noticed it then Lou wouldn't have had to do anything for me. Yeah Lou is a good brother. We constantly joke about how he dwarfs fish lol .
hey man what is your advise on someone who live 40 mins away from the canal and only fishes on the weekend? it is to get out there as much as possible or try to lock in the conditions and tides on screen?
@thebear74 Man, if I only lived 40 minutes away, I'd be there as much as possible. With that kind of time to spare, I'd have a better idea of when is the best time to fish the canal and make sure I'm there then. If you only have the weekends, then fish it hard on the weekends.
I swim an fish at night some time into day. Circle hooks eels and I do not lift fish out of the water. No photos no weighing just a fast release .
Good for you!
Hey John
Not only do all these donkeys fish here now, they don't know how to handle them.
I really hate when they bogo grip big fish bye the lip.
I've been fishing the canal for 28 years and it's now a sickening place to fish
At least they made a slot limit so donkeys like the ones in this video can't slaughter all the breeders.
Also glad they don't allow commercial in canal
Stay tight
Nice catch 👍
Thanks
Are there usually bluefish around to target as well if one was inclined for some action??
They come around. Not as often as the Stripers. If you see one get caught then count on many more. They're usually hitting the same plugs as bass. Sometimes blues on top and bass on the bottom but you can't always count on that. Blues tend to stick to certain areas more than bass. An A47 usually can keep the Blues interested...jig it like you would be jigging any other plug.
Haha, you got me on video. That was a great day. Hopefully more to come
Did I, at what time stamp?
Starting at 44:09. How come you didn't record when I had a fish on? LOL
@@victorkurylovich3600OH that Victor lol. Yeah I wish I had the triple hook up sequence on Gopro...that would've been epic to add. Sadly my Gopro battery's were dead and my SD card was full.
Next time, make sure you have enough spare batteries 😂
@@victorkurylovich3600 you'd have to be next to me
Congrats on a good day.So you were fishing a tide flow fro west to east and low too high?
Thanks. We fished both tides
Wish
Get to the railroad bridge around 2 hours before low tide on the land side
Fish the next 4 hours and you'll see all these donks
Please make more content
Whenever possible!
epic day Shaka. Me and my crew were fishing to the right of you....
Cool. We were hoping the quality was a bit better. Still a great trip though.
What kind of Waders do you use? Thanks
I don't use "expensive" waders...they tend to rip every year so I don't see the need to buy good ones lol. I get Frog Togs or anyone thick enough to last a season or two.
Love to hook up n fish next tide up
I'm sure we'll run into each other. I just hope I recognize you lol. I have trouble putting a face in person to profile photos
wayyyyyyyyyyyy overcrowded
Lol yeah, it can get like that.
Well it popped off hard …
I see! I've had nothing but obligations to deal with. When I get a chance I'll be there.
Always move to the middle
Well, there are two philosophies here
1. Pick a spot and enjoy the "waves" of fish that swim by
2. Stick and move if you want to either keep with the lead school or continue with the school to stay on a certain class of fish.
The only problem is lately the canal seems to have a lot more newcomers (fish that aren't summer residents) that have odd patterns VS residents that take up holding/staging positions. So you can have fish not swimming by you "in the middle" They will stay West or East... newcomers!
what kinda shoes are those?
I have Korker Rock traxx plus on my waders.
What spinning reel do you have
Stella 14K, and Saragosa 8k that I affectionately call "GosaStaal" lol
Thanks I'm pretty sure you've heard of these but maybe you should give it a try there called Huddleston swimbaits
@@risktaker6595 You're welcome. No I never heard of them. That looks like a fresh water bait...I only fish the salt.
we could go on debating forever and ever about saltwater lures and freshwater lures there's one thing I've learned is to never doubt A lure until you try it I fish the lower Colorado River for striped bass
@@risktaker6595 as long as we're respectful I'm game for a good debate.
1. My understanding is freshwater gear would corrode faster in saltwater. Am I wrong?
2. Plugs should look and swim like what they're feeding on in the location they're feeding. In my experience the location can be key as to what plugs "should" work. Would a Striper hit one of those baits (or any freshwater bait) in the salt...I'm sure they would "if" they feed on them (whatever fish the bait looks like) someplace else. I can't see a Striper feeding on something they've never ate...that's not learned behavior.
3. A freshwater "bait" needs to be more durable in it's construction in my opinion if it will be used for saltwater fish/environments due to harsher conditions.
4. For a location like the Canal how many freshwater baits would get to the bottom where Stripers often hold?