How to set Drag and Choosing line size! MOST FISHERMEN GET THIS ONE WRONG! Killer Tips #1

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  • Опубликовано: 30 окт 2024

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  • @cliveradvan3414
    @cliveradvan3414 9 месяцев назад +3

    I have been fishing for decades and have read countless books, magazines and now of course "the internet". This is the first time I have heard of setting the drag in this manner. I also assumed the rating on the rod referred to line breaking strain! Thank you so much for explaining this. Most informative.

  • @dunpit3925
    @dunpit3925 Год назад +1

    Perfect explanation!!! Thank you sir

  • @pakde8002
    @pakde8002 2 года назад +3

    Your title is not wrong. I'd go as far as 97 out of 100 anglers don't know this.
    Thanks again on the information earlier about spool capacity. Very helpful channel.

  • @knightfour6171
    @knightfour6171 2 года назад +1

    Next level as always. We appreciate how you invest in fisherman with your knowledge.

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  2 года назад +1

      Thank you brother!! Been fishing for a living for 35 years. It would be a dang shame to keep these tips to myself when they should be shared. More successful fishermen means more fathers taking kids fishing and more fishermen in the future.

  • @allanos808
    @allanos808 3 месяца назад

    Wow, great, simple explanation! Now i know…Thank you Sir!

  • @eyeforeigni
    @eyeforeigni 2 года назад +3

    Thanks, your videos have been extremely helpful in getting my electronics setup. And I learned a great tip from this one also.

  • @my_way_auto_body8945
    @my_way_auto_body8945 2 года назад +3

    I've been doing it wrong the whole time .. good video very educational... and I also love your channel ,don't understand why video is not doing so well..keep them coming mike...

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  2 года назад +1

      Thanks brother!!! I really appreciate the support!! RUclips has been strange lately. It’s only been an hour, hopefully it does better. I’ll keep chugging either way!😁🙏🙏

    • @pakde8002
      @pakde8002 2 года назад

      You're in a big boat there brother. I always heard set the drag at 25-30% of the line strength.

  • @keithscott9774
    @keithscott9774 Год назад

    Thanks a lot Mike, that's the first time I've heard that. No doubt like many others I always set the drag to suit the line. Love your videos.

  • @timd7782
    @timd7782 2 года назад

    Best advice on this subject I have ever heard.

  • @kenmccarthyfishing
    @kenmccarthyfishing 2 года назад +1

    👏👏It couldn’t be any clearer said Mike excellent excellent excellent job keep the tutorial videos coming 👍

  • @johnhanselman6371
    @johnhanselman6371 2 года назад

    Big help again. Thank you! I have been fishing for over 50 years and continue to learn.

  • @smokster0604
    @smokster0604 2 года назад +1

    Definitely makes sense…. I just love fishing 🎣 thanks Team Old School

  • @capt.martin5169
    @capt.martin5169 6 месяцев назад

    Excellent tips…clear n concise!

  • @dannyneihart1821
    @dannyneihart1821 2 года назад +1

    Great video Mike. I was never sure on how to set the drag. I would enjoy a trolling video. Thanks for the information!

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  2 года назад

      Thanks Danny!! What types of baits do you troll?

    • @dannyneihart1821
      @dannyneihart1821 2 года назад

      @@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS I troll Yo Zuri 51/4 inch shallow or deep diving depending on the depth or P Line predator 6 inch Shallow or deep. Sometimes 3/4 ounce rattle traps in shallow water.I put a white or a black 6 inch rubber worm on the back trebles.

    • @AnthonyRovedo
      @AnthonyRovedo 2 года назад

      Same. Would love to see one of these quickies on maja spoons and mojos.

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  2 года назад

      @@dannyneihart1821 In my playlists you will see one called TROLLING it has some cool videos showing what we troll with. There are a few freshwater ones with smaller baits as well👍👍

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  2 года назад +1

      @@AnthonyRovedo Check out my TROLLING playlist. I have a few covering MOJOS and MOJO-SPOON combos👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏thanks brother.

  • @sethjohnson6539
    @sethjohnson6539 2 года назад

    Yeah do a video on what it's like chartering you ? Your charger seasons and such.the whole run down.i would love to fish a day with you .

  • @timothysheppard3276
    @timothysheppard3276 Год назад

    Never knew that. I like the way you explained.

  • @jamieito1483
    @jamieito1483 2 месяца назад

    I do a lot of down line fishing for striper and set my drag for the initial strike where the fish can run but enough where that circle hook sets it’s self and adjust drag from there rarely have loose any

  • @garytingler3222
    @garytingler3222 6 месяцев назад

    Now that was great information !!!!

  • @georgebeans8339
    @georgebeans8339 2 года назад

    good info, makes sense, never thought of it that way

  • @brianbrown9102
    @brianbrown9102 2 года назад

    This migjt be common knowledge to some but to me this was very helpful and makes alot of sense. Great video again Striper King!

  • @Hakeswill85
    @Hakeswill85 2 года назад

    Great information, Thank you!

  • @charlesmccormick2625
    @charlesmccormick2625 2 года назад

    Great insight! Never heard this before-

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  2 года назад

      Thanks Charles! You’re not the only one. I can honestly say, I’ve never heard anyone talk about it before. 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @heathervenhaus
    @heathervenhaus 2 года назад

    Thx love your vids mean it!

  • @rolandogarza1151
    @rolandogarza1151 2 года назад

    Hey capt. Hope all is well. Thanks for the tips

  • @m.a.t2008
    @m.a.t2008 2 года назад

    Thanks for the education!

  • @johnsikorski1732
    @johnsikorski1732 2 года назад

    Thanks Mike

  • @dukoh3530
    @dukoh3530 2 года назад

    Thanks for your video!
    I have a question,
    Could I explain to me about fast action & slow pitch action rod?

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  2 года назад

      Sure. This is a breakdown video of the slow pitch rods I jig with. Fast action and slow pitch are unrelated terms. Slow pitch is a style of jigging. It’s in this video ruclips.net/video/CnLlG0R7nOU/видео.html. Fast or slow ACTION is “simply put” the speed a rod tip rebounds. But even simpler put; a soft tip is slow and a stiff tip is fast. 👍👍👍

  • @johnsonc8
    @johnsonc8 2 года назад

    Great tip Mike. Hope you can return to doing vids for southern lakes.

  • @TrailingInTheTrailblazer
    @TrailingInTheTrailblazer Год назад

    Wow....awesome info! Thanks.
    What about line size for casting distance? I'm into surf fishing on the beach. Trying to find the right combo for casting distance yet strong enough to reel in that monster. Have you done a video on this?

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  Год назад

      Thanks brother!! I assume you’re going with a big spinning reel for the surf. Lots of guys go with 90lb on surf spinning reels, but I prefer 60lb on a reel in the 5500 and up size. You’ll get way more distance and a lot more capacity. 👍👍

  • @rivera4615
    @rivera4615 Год назад

    bought a abu garcia 6500. before i fill spool at which position should the drag and spool brake be at? i mean drag tight while filling spool, likewise the brake tight? thank you. lov ur show very informative for this retired old veteran. 🙏

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  Год назад

      Glad you like the videos!!! Especially with you being a veteran!!! Thanks a million for your service brother!
      You can go ahead and crank the drag down while filling the reel. But don’t store the reel with drag tight. It will flatten the washers. Try to apply decent pressure to the line spool so the line lays on a bit tight. The spool tension knob isn’t really important while filling the reel. Once the reel is full, loosen the knob a lot. Until the spool is wobbling loose.
      Then I wobble the spool left and right with my thumb while slowly tightening the knob. Tighten until the spool is ALMOST completely stopped moving left and right. A slight looseness is preferred. Depending on your model reel you will have different brakes inside the reel on the spool. Once you get the brakes set where you want them you can fine tune with the tension knob. If my reel has 6 or 8 braking weights I always start with just two brakes engaged. I usually stay with just 2. Let me know if you have any more questions. I know it can be confusing.

  • @Sebbylagana
    @Sebbylagana 2 года назад

    Mike! i just want to give a shout out man, We've been crushing them on the flutter spoon in the Long Island sound. Got my PB sunday night, 48". Thanks for the knowledge my man!

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  2 года назад +1

      Hell yeah!!! I love it!!! Congratulations brother!

    • @Sebbylagana
      @Sebbylagana 2 года назад

      @@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS Thanks bro! The community appreciates everything you do!

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  2 года назад

      @@Sebbylagana that’s so great to hear. I appreciate you brother 🙏🙏😊

  • @theodoreotoole7208
    @theodoreotoole7208 2 года назад

    What seems to look like all fun on your videos must come with tons of hard work behind the scenes. Very well produced and much appreciated! I have tended to keep drag settings on the tighter side because I was told once that a slipping drag kills power on hook sets. He emphasized it as a problem particularly for larger class stripers because they tend to have harder mouths for hooks to penetrate. He said to know your drag well enough so that you can adjust it down in a split second after the hook set for the ensuing fight... Interested in if you agree with that logic and if so, what situations it would be a higher consideration for you? Thanks Mike.

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for the kind words brother! I really appreciate it. What he’s saying makes total sense and I can see that being effective. However, I actually do the opposite. I set my drags for the fight and then back it off around 25% before putting it in the rod holder. I do this for a few reasons. 1. So you can get the rod out easier because it’s under a lighter load. 2. The fish makes the hardest run usually right after the strike and I’d rather tension be at an 8 versus a 10 at that point, just in case a line is nicked or drag isn’t set exactly perfect. I just think more bad things can happen with a tighter drag at strike, like bent and broken hooks, line, rod holders, rods, etc. A lot also comes down to line class. I use 30lb mono. My fight drag in open water is around 8lbs. Strike drag is around 6lbs. With a full spool. As the spool empties tension increases so a long run may end up closer to 8. (8 May turn to 10). Also, (probably most importantly) I would rather the fish run STRAIGHT during a long run on a lighter drag as it sets the hook nice and deep. When a tight drag STOPS a fish, the fish can spin, turn, flare it’s gills to expel the hook, and thrash. I feel that a longer run slowly brings the fish to a more gentle stop. That’s my take. Open water is the key of course. Hope this helps. Thanks again! 🙏👍

  • @Aaron.Davis56
    @Aaron.Davis56 2 года назад

    Dummy here ... lol. I've been doing or thinking it wrong. Do or should you use a spring scale or calibrated weights to set it? U Da Man!

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  2 года назад

      Thanks brother!! No scale needed. Just hook the end of a rod holder and pull up until the rod flexes well into the backbone of the rod. Slowly loosen the drag until it starts to pay out a little. As long as you’re using line that is within or above the line rating written on the rod you’re good to go. To be honest you can really use line quite a bit lighter than the rating as well in most cases. I will do a follow up video showing how to do it soon👍👍. Thanks for the continued support!!🙏🙏

  • @stevenichols959
    @stevenichols959 2 года назад +1

    Great info Mike. I use 20 lb. Mono on a medium Striper Stealth rod but I use a 12 lb fluorocarbon leader. If I set the drag to the rod don’t I risk having the leader snap on a down line hard hit?

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  2 года назад +1

      Great question!!! You’re within %50 percent of the main line so I personally wouldn’t change it much. Although settings the drag for 12lb would still put you in the backbone nicely.
      Now if that leader stays on there for a few trips and weakens some you might want to back off a touch, but another beautiful thing about the SS rods is how large the back bone area is. The rods are very parabolic. They bend quite evenly. You can decrease quite a bit of drag and still have lots of backbone. If you had the H or EH rod you might have a tricky issue, but you chose the correct rod for your style 👍👍👍thanks for the great comment brother!

  • @adventureswiththehat2096
    @adventureswiththehat2096 2 года назад

    All in! Thanks

  • @barry8458
    @barry8458 2 года назад +1

    Opened a can of worms 😳…drag setting also goes down to terminal tackle ( hooks and leaders ) fishing from a boat from land pole action profile ETC….then we get down to type of fish and their abilities…where I’m at we don’t go max lb. Test in reel with a pole with half the capabilities…quite the opposite because we deal with a lot of wind and currents… I’d say tune you drag to your tackle first…

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  2 года назад

      I personally think that the largest factor is WHERE you are; In open water or near structure. If you chose the proper gear/tackle, in open water, with no obstacles around, that other stuff doesn’t worry me at all. 👍👍

  • @seanpratley3042
    @seanpratley3042 2 года назад

    Do u do any fishing in Long Island Sound? I have been watching your videos trying to encourage my dad to try new techniques. How would you fish a new fishery especially one with structure that can be found pretty deep compared to what you guys usually fish in Raritan bay. Maybe a video idea

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  2 года назад +1

      This was Long Island sound a while back. Only fished it a few times ruclips.net/video/3_g1CUad5T8/видео.html. This video was on fishing new areas. It actually shows what you are talking about 👍👍. Good idea 😁ruclips.net/video/sbCBEO5Eb70/видео.html

    • @seanpratley3042
      @seanpratley3042 2 года назад

      @@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS awesome thanks mike. Keep up the good work

  • @martinmeesho747
    @martinmeesho747 2 года назад

    okay thank you 😀

  • @iamalemontree
    @iamalemontree 7 месяцев назад

    Great video! What rod was that blue casting rod brother?

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks brother!!! That’s one of my signature casting rods. The black and blue series. Absolutely sinister rods. I just finished 1 year testing the 2.0 version, so it’s been around 6 years working with the builder. I won’t mention the rods in a video until I have lots of time on them. I will be announcing the 2.0 in a few weeks actually now that it’s been a year. They are designed to work as a pair, but you can get just one if you want. Blue blank with black grips is medium power. Black blank with blue grips is medium heavy power. Rainshadow moderate fast low modulus graphite composite so they are tough and not brittle like high modulus. Carbon fiber grips so it feels like you are holding the blank directly. No soft foam so you feel the blank with your entire hand. We added the counter weight system to the butt like my jigging rods. They are super high end, but not more expensive than high end rods in stores really, but you will never find a production rod like these. Hand made by a veteran in California brother!! I’m am very pleased with and very proud of these rods. You can email Rich Coulson in the description of any of my videos to get one. He can even weave your name into the blank if you like. 👍👍. If you get one, please let me know how you like it. I’m always looking for feedback from hardcore fishermen like you. Thanks for your continued support!!!🙏🙏

    • @iamalemontree
      @iamalemontree 7 месяцев назад

      @@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS do ya know how much does the rod cost brother?

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  7 месяцев назад

      @iamalemontree I don’t know an exact price because it changes so often. The expenses, parts, and materials run all up and down the charts these days. I’m sure you know how it is since the prices of diesel started fluctuating so much. The best I can do is a guesstimate. They run very closely to higher end rods in stores like G.Loomis. In fact, (don’t quote me), but 2 years ago, my Black and Blue series casting rods (not jigging) ran $75 LESS than the top Loomis rods. Hope this helps, sorry I can’t give you an exact price. If you shoot Rich a quick email he will be happy to help you. He’s very easy to work with and he will definitely hook you up. I’ll email him right now and tell him to look out for your email. He will take extra good care of you if you’re interested. I’ll let him know what we spoke about and how you’ve been a huge support of Team Old School.
      Here ya go! Thanks!
      headfirstcustomrods340@gmail.com

  • @blindabinda1234
    @blindabinda1234 2 года назад

    I get what your saying and I'm sure most people do but i think of you hooked your line to a cleat and demonstrated it visually the people that could really benefit from the video would understand a bit better. Great video like usual brother!

  • @EK99_00
    @EK99_00 5 месяцев назад

    Are you sure to set the drag according to the middle of the rod? Does it depend on the rated action of the rod to set the drag and most important the lb of the line?

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  5 месяцев назад

      Not the middle of the rod exactly. The middle of the back bone. When you set the drag to line rating on the rod you will be in the back bone👍👍

  • @jamesstandley4584
    @jamesstandley4584 2 года назад

    How do you find the backbone of each particular rod? Thanks for the great videos!

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  2 года назад

      Thanks brother! It’s actually pretty simple. I’ve gotten pretty good at finding it by pushing the rod down on the carpet, but it’s way easier to DO than explain. I’ll do a video on it. Great idea 👍👍

  • @clemieux30
    @clemieux30 Год назад

    Hey Mike love your videos quick question for ya if you see this. I fish up in South Shore Ma just north of cape cod. Not uncommon for us to run into 40+ pound stripers. What brand / pound test do you suggest? We do mostly live bait trolling with those beauty striper stealth rods you showed me. Thanks in advanced!

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  Год назад +1

      Thanks brother!! Definitely 30lb mono. It’s my goto for all types of bait fishing. I like Pro-Spec but this stuff is more affordable and pretty amazing stuff. amzn.to/3IGDnfp

    • @clemieux30
      @clemieux30 Год назад

      @@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS thanks Mike you’re the best! You often do a 30 lb mono leader with a swivel too correct?

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  Год назад +1

      Most times yes sir, but you’re on clearer water than me so I would go with 30lb fluoro leader. Small swivel. 👍👍👍

    • @clemieux30
      @clemieux30 Год назад

      @@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS thanks Mike you’re the goat

  • @HWCism
    @HWCism 2 года назад +2

    Interesting and I agree but you never said how to set the drag. How to determine 15 lbs of drag.

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  2 года назад +1

      I will be doing a follow up. I see how that can be confusing. Don’t worry about the number. Adjust drag so it pays out when the backbone flexes. That backbone area is within the line rating printed on the rods. So as long as it flexes there- you’re good 👍 The numbers on drag knob and the numbers on the line test are out the window.
      As long as the drag pays out when the rod flexes into the backbone and not before or beyond, the drag is set👍👍

  • @CHIPPOFISHING
    @CHIPPOFISHING 2 года назад

    well explained

  • @philmcafee343
    @philmcafee343 2 года назад

    Mike do you use a clicker when fishing live or cut bait? Or just have the drag set accordingly?

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  2 года назад +1

      I almost always lock up the reel to full drag with clicker on. I may reduce drag to 80% to get the rod out of the holder easier, but it’s still very firm. 👍

  • @CHIPPOFISHING
    @CHIPPOFISHING 2 года назад

    actually learned from this video
    to let the drag go PAST the backbone and not up to the backbone, because the rod preforms the best with the backbone bent
    drag reaction before or at the start of the backbone does not allow the rod to do its job

  • @deancarpenter745
    @deancarpenter745 8 месяцев назад

    My drag is 18lbs can i put a 20lbs braided on the spool?

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  8 месяцев назад +1

      No. It will snap well before drag pays out. We use 30lb line and only 5-6lb of drag max.

  • @stephenkendall6964
    @stephenkendall6964 2 года назад +1

    Tell us how to set drag, I have a fish scale and hook up the line to it and pull on it until the scale is at the weight I want the line adjusted.

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  2 года назад +1

      I will do a follow up video. Just pull up on the hook until the rod bends through the backbone. Hold it there. Loosen drag until it starts to pay out slightly. 👍👍

  • @tm8747
    @tm8747 10 месяцев назад +1

    if the rod loads on the rod are 17-30 the max drag seting is going to be 23# but the real load(WORKING LOAD) setting is between 7#s to 15#s on the drag setting, . example i have reels made for the ocean fishing on big tunas, some reels to 60 #s max drag , but i cant hold 60 # drag, so here fighting the big boys, im set for 25-30 #s drag , that 20 to 30 in the fight, , slowing down the fish , and working the act of fishing the fish instead of winching him to the boat, its to be a sport, not work? your backbone ides is right on, most rods have a 2nd to 3rd eye for the backbones on the rods, other then seeker or calstar to mention my rods of choice,

  • @goodtimescatfishing9986
    @goodtimescatfishing9986 Год назад

    What rod reaction do you recommend

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  Год назад +1

      If the rod is in the rodholder when the fish strikes like live bait, cutbait or trolling I go super slow action. If I’m holding the rod at strike I like faster actions.

    • @goodtimescatfishing9986
      @goodtimescatfishing9986 Год назад

      @@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS so for a rod that would be used for jigging spoons, what would you recommend? I'm looking at the catch the fever rods. As I already have their hellcat series

  • @tothepoint7258
    @tothepoint7258 2 года назад +1

    Wouldn't it be true that if the backbone is 10-17lbs, then 10lb line should be the minimum size line you use?

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  2 года назад +1

      You really have more leeway than that, (a rod rated down to 10lb usually only needs 3-4 lbs of drag to get thru the backbone) but that’s a good rule of thumb, sure.👍👍.

  • @jjkula1
    @jjkula1 Год назад

    Do you still use the striper stealth rods?

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  Год назад

      Absolutely! They are predominantly live and cut bait rods. Some trollinhThey are excellent for that use!

  • @yotasteve
    @yotasteve 2 года назад +1

    First! BAM!!!

  • @mrhanky5555
    @mrhanky5555 2 года назад

    This would be great info, if I could actually catch fish…

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  2 года назад +1

      I moved to NC 29 years ago. I fished a Striper lake close to my house and fished over 15 straight full days without a single bite. It was probably another 30-40 days before I could catch them regularly. Actually because there was nobody willing to help me out I made the decision right then to share everything I learned on video one day. True story. 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @mrhanky5555
      @mrhanky5555 2 года назад

      @@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS it’s much appreciated brother

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  2 года назад

      🙏🙏

  • @robertoruiz5687
    @robertoruiz5687 2 года назад

    So the drag don’t have numbers ,so how do you know how much to tie your drag?make video.

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  2 года назад +3

      I will definitely do that. Thanks for the feedback.
      Have someone hold the end of your line or attach the hook to a rod holder and pull the rod up. Start by tightening the drag most of the way and bend the rod to the backbone by pulling up on it. Slowly loosen drag until it pays out with the rod still bent. Once it starts to pay out you’re all set. 👍👍

    • @robertoruiz5687
      @robertoruiz5687 2 года назад

      @@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS thanks.

  • @BobBohner4851
    @BobBohner4851 2 года назад

    So show us how to do it please

  • @lakeratatouille
    @lakeratatouille 2 года назад +1

    Snapping necks and breaking rods.

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  2 года назад +1

      Snapping rods and breaking necks.

    • @lakeratatouille
      @lakeratatouille 2 года назад

      @@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS lol yup. You touch’a my rod I break’a yo face. Hahaha
      Kinda tricky when your customers are the ones handling your equipment. I’d rather have a break than watching the reel go overboard. I’m sure y’all take every precaution

  • @brianj.gottschalk4104
    @brianj.gottschalk4104 2 года назад

    Excellent tips…clear n concise!