The one SUPER IMPORTANT thing that I forgot to talk about - Clip your line in at least 20-30 feet behind the ball. The farther back, the more room the plug will have to dance around. Think about it as walking a dog on a leash - a 1ft leash keeps the dog at your side, a 10ft leash lets the dog roam!
What are your best plugs for staging kangs? How far do you put behind the release clip? Thanks for the great content, just got some vintage 7" tomics, let me know if you want some 🚤
Thanks for following and watching - fishing season is just getting started for myself…I’ll hopefully have a bunch of more cool videos soon! Tight lines
Nice video. Thanks for sharing. I know what you mean about those old special plugs. I had one oldtimer plug while I was commercial fishing with my dad that would outfish everything all the time. It brought in more big chinook than anything else we used. It is probably over 50 years old now. I still have it and use it for sport fishing now, all these years it is still my go to plug. :-)
Great vid. I fish plugs in 9&10 and usually run them off 5’ leaders with zero issues. 50-60’ behind the boat. I use tomic tubbies and you can fish those a little slower than regular tomics. Best of luck for you and your boat this year and beyond
you’ve nailed this! The very best advice you impart is the hook offset . From mooching for salmon to jiggling for bottom fish, the hook offset is the secret to good hook sets
Have you ever ran a 4 or 6 bead chain above your hook? I feel like that's helped me increase bite percentage. Getting that hook behind the tail in case the fish decides to try and nip its tail first. Great video and insight, thanks!
Found 12 boxes of 6-7 inch tomic plugs brand new in the boxes probably out of the 70 paid 100 bucks for all funny thing I was in Alberta Canada no idea why they were there but I got them
Fantastic question…I’m not a fan of using the smelly jelly or oily based products. Somehow/someway it gets on the Scotty Release clips and you’ll end up false popping off all day. I wash my plugs right before they go down with either Lemon Joy or ProCure makes a cool foaming soap product called “Bad Azz Hand and Lure Soap”.
I wish!!! Kids got school and someone has to take them and pick em up from the bus stop! I have a few buddies anxiously checking the forecast. You planning on going Guy?
The one SUPER IMPORTANT thing that I forgot to talk about - Clip your line in at least 20-30 feet behind the ball. The farther back, the more room the plug will have to dance around. Think about it as walking a dog on a leash - a 1ft leash keeps the dog at your side, a 10ft leash lets the dog roam!
What are your best plugs for staging kangs? How far do you put behind the release clip? Thanks for the great content, just got some vintage 7" tomics, let me know if you want some 🚤
Great video dude! I've never chased kings in the salt but i enjoy getting to learn new stuff.
Thanks for following and watching - fishing season is just getting started for myself…I’ll hopefully have a bunch of more cool videos soon! Tight lines
Nice video. Thanks for sharing. I know what you mean about those old special plugs. I had one oldtimer plug while I was commercial fishing with my dad that would outfish everything all the time. It brought in more big chinook than anything else we used. It is probably over 50 years old now. I still have it and use it for sport fishing now, all these years it is still my go to plug. :-)
Great story thanks for sharing! That plug would hurt bad to loose!
Great vid. I fish plugs in 9&10 and usually run them off 5’ leaders with zero issues. 50-60’ behind the boat. I use tomic tubbies and you can fish those a little slower than regular tomics. Best of luck for you and your boat this year and beyond
Great advice on Plugs Sam. I’m subscribed so hopefully that will help to keep the lights on!
Thank you!
Cool info, I’m heading out in about an hour going to use a 6” #602 . at French creek Vancouver island
The 602 is a classic! Hope you found some fish!
you’ve nailed this! The very best advice you impart is the hook offset . From mooching for salmon to jiggling for bottom fish, the hook offset is the secret to good hook sets
Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for leaving a comment Ron! Fishing is funny…everything matters! The devil’s in the details!
It's called the Dr.Thoke bend.
Have you ever ran a 4 or 6 bead chain above your hook? I feel like that's helped me increase bite percentage. Getting that hook behind the tail in case the fish decides to try and nip its tail first. Great video and insight, thanks!
I have not but thats definately something to consider. Seen many guys use beads for spacers. Tight lines!
has anyone had luck with trolling Maglips or Kwikfish in the Sound or Ocean?
do you run a flasher in front and if so what leader lenght
No flasher!!! 6-7 foot leader with plug tied to a bead chain…then hook directly to your line or swivel!
The scissor snap is a McMahon snap
Teeth marks on the paint might be a good indicator too. Hook rash means it’s been fished. Not a sign of nibbles.
I agree 100%
Plugs are awesome!
The best!
Found 12 boxes of 6-7 inch tomic plugs brand new in the boxes probably out of the 70 paid 100 bucks for all funny thing I was in Alberta Canada no idea why they were there but I got them
Thats a great find…next step is figuring out which ones are the true fish catchers!
Unfortunately I don't live on the coast anymore but we have some big lakes with 10 +pound rainbows I will be trying in April
Good use - report back if you can remember to! Tight lines
Will do
Any scent on them?
Fantastic question…I’m not a fan of using the smelly jelly or oily based products. Somehow/someway it gets on the Scotty Release clips and you’ll end up false popping off all day.
I wash my plugs right before they go down with either Lemon Joy or ProCure makes a cool foaming soap product called “Bad Azz Hand and Lure Soap”.
That plug do need the hook hanger in the middle or back.
Westport Thursday? Halibut
I wish!!! Kids got school and someone has to take them and pick em up from the bus stop!
I have a few buddies anxiously checking the forecast. You planning on going Guy?
I keep a few bucks cash in my wallet so I can stop at any garage sale just in the search of swimmers.
Smart idea!