DROPPER LOOP Setup | How to Fish | Yellowtail , Tuna , White Sea Bass , Halibut 

Not only is this the best lesson about using a dropper rig, it is honestt, the the funnyest ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

you are the man, thanks for your candid approach, and no BS lessons.... invaluable! cheers brother

Guys listen up if there is anything you learn here about So Cal Fishing…THIS IS IT. So universally useful. 1:10

I do not hold my reel like that but I will now. I had never heard of it but it makes sense

I've been holding my reel wrong, thank you for the great advice!!

Captain Dave, thank you for sharing your profound knowledge on this video. Clipping part of the bait's tail off to slow down is a priceless tip. I fish the jetties in Washington, we catch rockfish/greenlings to use as live bait for a lingcod. Fishing a live bait from the jetty had been very difficult, because I can't really dictate where my bait swims down to, yet I need to present my bait near the bottom for lings. Most of the times, my live bait would swim right into the rocks and get snagged up (5 out of 10 casts). I have rigged a bait under a balloon or a big bobber but wasn't that productive. I have tried dropper loop rigs but a live bait would drag the weight and swim into rocks. I have lost shit ton of greenlings/rockfishes and countless tackles but still managed to catch several 15 pound + lingcods. I would love to fish from a boat and drop my bait down vertically like you guys, but fishing the jetty makes the fishing more challenging and much more rewarding! Once again, I really appreciate all your educational videos. I swear I just got better at fishing by listening to you.😁

Man, I love fishermen's personalities... Just say it like it is and not give two shits about how it comes across. Rare breed these days.

That pole is trippy

From the middle east Man you are super like your confidence bro

I casted a dropper loop at a boil and hit a 30 lb yellow

Good info 👍

6:21 he's still tapping the tip!!😂😂😂

Love it. Your doing a perfect job of being you.

thanks

Love the vids

what hook are you using for the yellow tail size and make please ,

i live in los barriles and fish the reefs that are 200 feet down , with the mackerel you are use what size weight would you use ?

ok another question , is your main line use to make dropper loop , most all my pole have 50lbs mono , or should i put a 40/60 fluorocarbon as the drops loop on the 50lbs mono .?

Thanks for the tips brother

I don't know about anyone else but when Frank Zappa's giving solid advise like this I'm listening. Good advice but I could hardly keep my eye's off that rod. It looks like a compound bow had a one night stand with a rod and I want one of their Illegitimate offspring.

Thanks for the tips man, going out on my first half day on sat. Been fishin salt water a few years got some short white sea bass, couple halis and lots of bass but never gone out on a boat. Been studying your videos for the last 4 days and I think I got a grasp on what I’m doing👍 any other tips for my first half day out of Oceanside?

What kind of handle is that on the rod?

Love your videos Which video do you show the proper way to hook squid for sea bass fishing

I've done exactly this setup and other suggestions, yet still, the Yellowtail have rocked me -they're quik SOBs, and ya gotta get'em outta the rocks very quickly once the hook is set!

What is the best boat for yellowtail? I have been out for times on the same boat and nobody catches anything.

Yep, that's the right way!

Depending on the wind and drift, I'll cast a bit up-current to stay over the marked fish by the time my weight hit the bottom...There's nothing worse than hitting the bottom and your line is straight out horizontal.

Great video man, love your channel and knowledge you share. 100% helps me be a more confident fisherman.

Great instructional Capt. Dave. Hey Capt. I only have a pricey Fly reel (Diawa BG MQ 8000 and A medium weight & fast action Fly rod 7''. will I be able to adapt to California Salt with this rig?

as a new subscriber I've seen 2 videos and the same rod! What type of rod is that I have never seen it before? Is it designed more for charter fishing?

Yep, I've been bit on the drop countless times!

Damn good video

Do ya think that hurts? The nose ring?

Caster Loop! Classic...

What are your thoughts on the okuma Cortez second gen?

Great show Dave! I just subscribed! Hey man, can you tell me who made that shade covering for your boat? including the 2 rear poles that hold the shade cover? THANKS!

Hey Dave great Video, so when are we going to get those bad ass handles?

I’d hate to be stuck on a bot with this guy

Caster loop lol

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH, CLASSIC. IT'S NOT A CASTER LOOP !!!