How do you like the St Croix so far? Been thinking of getting a 9’ also. It’s a good price. Seage 9’ is too thin and flimsy. Legend is too expensive 😂😂
Love it It's light I use it for pier and surf fishing Everything feels like a tuna I may have have some vids up here from last summer I paired with a Shimano Stradic 4500 I believe Nice light combo especially if walking the beach or wade fishing
@@lucabrazzi-vlog I love St Croix and have several including Mojo Surf and Seage. Charlotte area here. Been meaning to go try pier fishing pompanos. Are they in yet? I mostly fish hybrids and striped bass.
@Unplugged704 yea Philly area here but have a place on Topsail Island NC Which I love Try to get down there once a month to fish I love St Croix although I feel they aren't made in the US anymore Like my Tide Master etc I also really like Cashion rods made in NC I use them for kayak bass fishing Thanks for viewing
Your vid just popped randomly for me today Nov.13,2023.I jave th3 Longitude 12 footer and bg 8000 and man oh man,that set up is an absolute BEAST. I dont know why the people in comments are bashing the rod.
@macmobilestudio yea it did especially since I live in Philly area and never have stuff messed with I even leave my rods out etc know one touches but in NC in a nice beach town have about $500 to $600 in gear Goodluck with the Longtitude it's a nice rod imo
Man this 1st Weekend in November? Is it a Surf Fishing Tourney? On Topsail I'm back in PA now but if there is a website could you send to me? Sounds awesome Thanks
@@lucabrazzi-vlog just wondering about the basics like what bait, to use for that time of year, I’ve heard to cast past the breaker ? What are the best times to fish? I have had some success with the shrimp and the rig with two hooks and the sinker rig that is common. Any good bait/lures for cast and retrieve type fishing ?
@flyrod168 yes can never go wrong with shrimp Frozen, fresh or live Fish bites and fish gum are good too I personally like to fish start of incoming tide but any early morning or evening I think is the best time Rip currents or breaks in the waves are good spots to throw your baits To be honest depending on your rod and gear and the sea it's not always easy casting out past the breaks But if you can I think gives you a better chance to catch different fish (pompano, mackerel or sharks) But sometimes in close gives you the most action especially if the Whiting and spots are running which they usually are now in NC. Where are you fishing? That sometimes dictates your species and actions
@flyrod168 and for rigs I use a 2 drop rig with 30 to 50lb mono or fluro I like circle hooks 2/0, 3/0 or even size 6 to catch smaller fish for action Depending on how rough the ocean is will dictate your weight (and rod of course) I like 3 to 4oz pyramid weights I make my own in 5 mind or quicker I also like to throw little floats and beads on mine too to attract and suspend bait Also blood worms are a can't miss bait Link to how I make my rigs ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yL8yL01TmMY.htmlsi=jv6OuEYJItrR9MeU But alot of better vids out there
This is a couple years ago but I believe just shrimp (frozen and live) maybe fish bites too North Redington is beautiful Need to get back down there soon Lucky to live there I am in Philly but also have a house in Southern NC And my 1 daughter just moved to cocoa Beach fla Hopefully hit fla this fall Thanks for watching
man you aint kidding, the surf has been absolutely rough. low salinity from all this rain too. the water temps were on the rise then fell like the bite. but Im heading out to Ft.macon with the Family Sunday
@@lucabrazzi-vlog okay let me rephrase. Are you implying there is no global warming and backing that up with a video of a place that's unusual cold for the time of year?
@@club311gaming I'm saying the earth is more powerful than some bureaucrats raising taxes to make us feel guilty I know the entire east coast of America is colder on avg. I know we had ice ages multiple times on the planet which usually are caused by "global warming" that set off events to block the sun etc and this is before humans, cars, nuclear waste, and bureaucrats
how do u like it after a while? I already have the reel and just added the exact rod to my cart and before I pulled the trigger I looked up reviews and found this video.
I really liked but eventually switched out the BG for the Saltist and left it outside my house in NC and the combo setup got stolen :( but the BG reel in any size is great (maybe my favorite esp when on a budget) The Okuma Rod was nice too Fairly light and cast well in the surf
I ended up getting the 3 piece version 7’6 medium heavy fast paired with a 3000 Penn fierce 3 I know it’s a bit small but works great 20 lb braid 12 lb sometimes 15lb mono lead
I have a Penn Fierce 2 3000 for about 5 years now paired with my st Croix tidewater 7ft I love on the kayak especially But also great in shallow surf Catch a ton of pompano on that setup Goodluck and tight lines
It would be a big help if you've written the specs of the rod, braid name, pritce etc. at the video description. Also shorten the video to only usable parts.
I fish the area once or twice a month if possible. I am fulltime in PA but have a house in Surf City we bought like 6 years ago and try to get there as much as possible if work permits I love the fall the most tho
Do you always use the fish bites with Shrimp/ blood worm? I travel to topsail 3-4 times per year would love to learn more about surf fishing. I’ve had limited success
Not always but it's a nice way to keep some bait on since typically the shrimp gets eaten off pretty fast and some use floss etc to tie shrimp on but I'm not trying to throw more junk in the ocean. I make my own rigs and keep them as simple as possible with the only metal being the hooks or clips and weights. I am an average fishermen but if in the area let me know if I'm down there will fish with ya I fish Surf City typically I also use fish gum doesn't hold as good as fish bites but may be better for a bite. Thanks for watching
Little tip - throw your new braided line in a 5 gallon bucket of water and just let it float in there, tie it to your reel, then start reeling (still leaving the new line spool in the water bucket) and load up your spool with wet line. The water will help your line sit nice and tight and have no air gaps that cause line compression later, and it will cast much better starting out. You will thank me once you try it.
@@lucabrazzi-vlog I just spooled a reel and didn't video it. But it's as simple as tying the line to your reel, throw the new line spool in a 1/2 full bucket of water, and start reeling while putting tension on the line with your other hand (just like you did in this video). The new line spool will float and freely unwind while you're reeling and the water helps your line lay perfectly. You could probably make something fancy to hold your line in the bucket of water, but it's not necessary.
Such a beautiful bridge, I love the curves in her...The last time I was in OC was in the mid 60's...One of my long time clients just bought a Condo in the older part- E. 8th street...I'm remodeling the condo for the last couple months and go over that bridge nearly every day...For a philly guy, it's like going into a different world...I Love the area...Anyone living on the island or inland are in an awesome area...
@@lucabrazzi-vlog yes I have a channel its mostly geared towards model trains but I do upload fishing videos from time to time but im gonna be uploading vids of my boat build soon
Yea I have thrown a ton of live small pins but never had a lot of luck but sure they work since they are a food source Thanks for the comment Tight lines
@@lucabrazzi-vlog I actually have more luck with them using freshly cut meat like half inch squares. Reds, flounder, usually big. But also blues...lots of pesky blues.
@@lucabrazzi-vlog oh man I'm bummed to hear that. Our elkhound mix recently was diagnosed with lung cancer and has been given only a few weeks left to live and it hit me hard. Making the most of the limited time I have left with him. Thanks for the reply.
Do alot of fishing up in NJ an down in the delaware bay on my hobie nice rig you got brother I am working on trying to get a fish finder an all for mine like yours
