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That's disappointing. Guess it's the same as flourocarbon lines. Same product, different label.

​@JeffHammerFishing it sucked hearing it but I regret researching. Ignorance was Bliss.

LOL! Some of those bleeps were added just for dramatic effect. They weren't actually covering any swearing. Ha! So, my outboard is a 25hp, but I did the 30hp upgrade to it. The fastest I've ever gone it in by myself is 34mph, but it depends on the prop I'm running. With that 34mph prop and two people, I can hit 32mph sometimes. The prop I use most of the time is a bit slower but has better hole shot. It'll top out around 31 by myself and maybe 28-29 with two people.

@@JeffHammerFishing thanks for the info. I appreciate it!

North Georgia, Appalachian Mountains

where o where I can never seem to find the areas holding fish?

Low! I've seen worse, but much lower than it's been, that's for sure.

Exactly, just completely shut down after 2 hours or so. Not even the cut ladyfish helped.

The reds live live shrimp same with the black drum

Well you can fish most of the southern half, it's deeper all through the middle until you get close to the islands and shorelines on each side. Even a lot of the outer pole and troll would be accessible. As for the north, most places along east channel, shotgun, slippery and so forth. You'll just have to venture in among the islands and see how far you can get. Plenty of water as long as you're careful and don't get out of the channels on plane until you know your way a bit.

@@JeffHammerFishing thanks for the tips. I went yesterday out of Edgewater on the north end (wife wanted to check out the sandbars) and we were quickly humbled by the tides. Had to walk the boat through a couple areas to get back into Brown’s Bay and surrounding areas but was able to idle out after the tide came up. It’s my understanding that the southern part of the lagoon has less tide movement, so will definitely explore down that way on days dedicated to fishing and not beach/sand bar.

Yeah, I know it was due to mishandling too. Those two were near enough to each other that they probably came from the same boat.

In my own meaningless opinion, I think a lot of it is related to water clarity and the lack of grass. Last summer and for a few years before, water clarity was terrible, so the fish (and us) couldn't see as well so they felt less threatened. This year we've got clearer water so the fish feel exposed and vulnerable. They can see us and other threats much better and there still isn't enough grass recovery for them to find much cover and protection. So, I think they're just hyper-aware of everything around them as a result.

@@JeffHammerFishing i noticed that and i also noticed compared to last year and year before the water level is crazy low areas I was fishing with 3-4 feet are in inches of water and making it impossible even for my kayak to get through

@@elioavila8456 I don't think water levels are necessarily an annual thing. The lagoon is tidal, despite what many believe, and it ebbs and flows slowly. Give it a few weeks or a month, and I bet it'll be very different than it is right now.

Exactly what I was thinking. They were both within the same area, close enough they could have drifted from the same boat.

That was the first cast too! I wasn't sure it was ladyfish until I got one on the hooks though.

I've answered this question before. I don't swing every fish, just the smaller ones. For anything larger I use a rubber mesh landing net. You'll rarely ever see me landing fish with my hands. That's because the worst thing you can do is grab fish with you hands, especially dry hands. You'll notice I don't "flip" fish. I set them down (except that one ladyfish which I said I was planning to keep). You'll also notice I walk around right over the same spots where the fish were just laying on the deck. That's because there is absolutely no slime loss that way. Even when I release them by grabbing the tail, I still get some slime transfer. Sticking your fingers in the gills is even worse, but I see people doing that all the time. You just can't do it safely with your hands, and this I've learned from decades of personal experience, not from some nonsense I've seen on TV or saw online. Best way to avoid harming the fish it to use a rubber net, which won't remove any slime (no fabric or mono netting please). The second best way is use grips, but you have to know how to use them safely or you can damage the fish with those too. And third, placing them on a fiberglass or gelcoat deck. If you have something like Seadeck or a course non-skid, then this won't work. Yes, they might thrash around a bit, but they don't lose any of their slime layer and they're in much better condition than handling them.

@@JeffHammerFishinggood stuff dude

Probably December or January. Water has had time to really clear up, temperatures are cool and when the wind isn't howling it makes for perfect days.

100% I'd buy another LT25. Honestly, I could have just about any skiff I wanted but I choose to run the LT25 . There aren't too many capable skiffs that will fit in the garage along with 2 full size SUVs and a riding mower. That's a big plus for me. I'd probably do the exact same setup again too. The only things I dislike about it is that the console is a little too short to stand behind while driving without hunching, but they make a taller side console now. The other thing I'm not a fan of is that it doesn't handle big chop and swells that well. It can be a wet ride when it's rough. I've learned how to minimize that, but it takes practice and it's still not ideal.

@@JeffHammerFishing I fish the south side of ML and north IRL mostly. It seems that most people around here believe it is the best boat for the area, but "pick your days" is the theme. I know you almost exclusively fish ML, so maybe no large boat wakes there. Have you ever had any days where you were glad to have a bilge pump on board?

No large boat wakes? That's funny...this clip is from the same day and they aren't even "big" boats and this isn't even a particularly rough day. ua-cam.com/video/HjdeTYbLgBQ/v-deo.html

@@JeffHammerFishing I stand corrected. My little kayak doesn't go out that far. I see there could be some challenges.

Oh, that's fun stuff! You can do that in Florida too, basically from Palm Valley north along the ICW. During the right time of year we get those flood tides and the reds get up into the shallow spartina just like SC. I've done it a number of times with the fly rod. Too bad I didn't make videos back then though.

Haha! I know, right?

There's truth to that.

It was fun and it's nice to mix it up sometimes.

Yup! Give them any chance to dive deep and you almost never pull them out.

Oh I noticed, believe me, but yeah it ended up being fun anyway. Thanks Robert!

Thank you!

Audio came out better than I thought it would, but it also depends on which sound source I use for the video. Some of the mics were completely overwhelmed by the wind.

Thanks! They were $50 a set, but we stopped selling them as a standard item because we sold so few of them. They can still be made as a custom item however. Email the sales address on the support page if interested.

Yes, it does seem like less floating grass to the north, probably because there has been less grass recovery. Windy days like that are when I've caught some of my biggest fish, historically, which is why I don't always just write them off. If the wind direction is right and other conditions are tolerable, there's a good chance it's worth venturing out. Glad you did well!

Good eye! Everything I CAUGHT was on two different topwater plugs, but I also threw a mirrodine, a zman shrimp and a paddle tail. Got bites on all of them, but most didn't stick.

Thank you!

Thanks! Seagrass is coming back and not just in the south. I often talk about it during my videos, for example, my last trip to Eddy Creek I show video of the grass recovery progress on Whale's Tail and discuss it.

@@JeffHammerFishing great to hear, I'll have to put in at biolab and check it out some time.

Hey, same number of fish I caught! LOL Seriously though, better that than nothing.

Thank you! I sure didn't expect it to end up the way it did.

I used to buy Saharas but never found them to have much longevity. Symetres were much better reels for the price, but Shimano stopped producing them. I still have 3 working Symetres, including the one with the issues in this video. I've actually already disassembled, cleaned, oiled and greased all 3 and they're working great now. As far as new Shimano reels, Nasciis are my goto currently. I've got 4 of them and they seem to last.

Nope, not really. I'll put some grease on the transom clamp screws and periodically hit the hinge pin with some oil, but that's about it.

Thank you for the great info, keep up the good work.

Yup, the only way to get shallower and quieter with a tolling motor is to stow it and grab the push pole.

You're welcome Robert. Hope they help.

I've been wondering how that Move motor was going to work for you. The thing to remember is that trolling motors and products like Power Poles or Talons have always been designed with the freshwater bass fishing market in mind. That is where the vast majority of the market lies, so saltwater versions of these products are just derivatives of their freshwater cousins, and were never really designed for something like shallow saltwater inshore fishing. They make them hardier, with stainless components and more salt-resistant coatings, but they're still essentially the same product. That's why you hear so many fishing guides and TV spokespersons saying you can't use trolling motors for inshore fishing, or suggesting things like your Power Pole Move or a high end, super expensive push pole. They're only going to recommend their sponsor's latest and greatest products, not some old, cheap $100 Endura.

​@@JeffHammerFishing You are correct in so many ways. What we do is a very small segment of the fishing industry. Ironically I think we have the toughest assignment for a trolling motor from the need to be truly silent (i've never seen a bass spook from noise), ultra shallow running, corrosion resistant, weed resistant, and tough enough to bounce of oysters and rocks. But I am intrigued by your setup and want to find a way to experiment with it. The motors are so cheap there is no reason not to give a try.

I fish the entire lagoon, north to south, except I rarely venture up near the south causeway.

Thank you!

I've never really understood why they don't just come with weedless props as the standard.

I actually talk about that in a trolling motor tip video I posted yesterday. Typically, 2-3 years, but most of the time they aren't actually dead at that point, I just retire them because they start getting noisy or have some other problem.

You're welcome

Remember, nightmares are dreams too. LOL, thank you though!

@@JeffHammerFishing 😂😂😂

True! Yet I can still get right up on them and usually what ends up spooking them is not the sound of the motor running but me shutting off the trolling motor. That slight change in ambient sound will sometimes send them running.

Bluegill fishing is still fishing! It's all good and at least you're getting out there.