Thats the kind of information most of us are looking for. The whats and hows to the fine details. Very much appreciated. Thanks for yet another great video.
Cool video! Your jigging technique is just like how we snap jig plastics for stripers up here in Virginia. However, we prefer fast to ex-fast action rods to detect strikes that happened mostly on the fall.
Tender leaf of the coconut tree is used to catch king fish.. We use it in early morning just before sun rises and up to ten o'clock.. Nowadays man made bit fish. But coconut leaf (tender) is super. 100 % guarantee. No missing.
My fave is 3/4 ozwhite jig from dogfish with a hot pink teaser... my kid likes the hot pink goofy with the white fly... we seem to both hook up seems like they all work...
Wonderful video Thonny. Love fishing JP, any one of the 4 corners or even off that beach by the bridge. Yes it’s quite the workout when jigging for Pomp’s. Tight lines brothers 👍🏼😁🎣🎣
It's crazy how different pompano fishing is on the west coast of Florida. On the east coast you role up on the beach with a heavy duty rod at least 20lbs line and throw at least a 3oz weight with sometimes up to three hooks and just wait. Not much skill involved after that. Unfortunately the gear is so heavy duty I can't even feel the fight but still very effective sometimes catching multiple pompano at a time.
Easily the most underrated lure. It catches everything and is inexpensive especially if you make your own teasers. You don’t have to be an expert at tying flies to make these. When there are Smacs around I usually slow down my jigging to save on some cut offs. Experiment with different color combinations as some colors are better than others on any given day. You don’t know until you try other combinations.
Great video!! Would you please post similar video about how to fish for flounder. We are fishing same spots in St Pete but I am yet to catch one. Thanks!!
What weight pompano jigs do you use? I noticed some of the pompano jigs come preassembled with a split ring. Thoughts on those? I assume it has the same affect as the circle knot. I’m a northeast guy and spent a few months down there. Learned a lot about the SW fishery thanks to you content. MUCH appreciated man.
@@matthewfeit9046 stick with 3/8! If you feel like the current is moving way too fast then step it up to 1/2. Just make sure you’re working the bottom.
I have a similar Spyderco that I take fishing with me. I think it’s the Native Salt or H1, but it’s supposed to be rust proof and it hasn’t rusted on me yet in the surf!
Good Afternoon thonny, i was wondering you make you own pompano jigs or you buy them, it because over here in Puerto Rico, i use live Shrimp o Frozen Shrimp o Squid o balihu o live Sardine n there some look like sardine but it call green back
Question. When using a pompano jigg do you need to add a weight above it a sinker or is that not necessary ? It seems it would Be hard to cast with just a jig it’s so light weight
Good question! You don’t need to add any weight as they already come weighted. The main thing is to have the right rod and reel combo. I would recommend 7ft rod medium action paired up with 3000 size reel with 10lb braid and run a couple foot of 20lb flouro leader. You can tie the jig off by using a loop knot.
Where can I get those jigs? My local store is Tampa fishing outfitters but I can find those bob jigs does st Pete outfitter sell big bibs teasers and jigs?
Great video. I’m new to saltwater and am intrigued by this lure. I see the Doc’s and Bob’s online and the Buccaneer Wiggler in tackle shops. They all look the same to me. Are the Bob’s and Doc’s better or can you tell any difference in the varying brands? BTW I learned a lot watching your jigging technique. Thanks
@@Thonny Thanks. I won’t take the time here but have an incredibly funny story regarding the first time I ever saw these lures “AND” my first Pompano as well.
Hey Thonny, really been enjoying your videos. I am having a hard time finding pompano jigs this style. Where do you get them? I am in the Pasco/Pinellas area please help!!
You say lady fish are a GOOD SIGN. i have only has bad fishing when lady Fish start hitting. I usually move away to a different area. Because once they see bait they don't leave and that is all you will catch.
This might be a stupid question but when I jig for pompano, people always say to let it touch the bottom but I never feel that I touched the bottom any tips?
Size 2 or 4! I personally like the 2s better. More stout incase I hook onto a Cobia or big permit. Size 2 ties bigger teasers too! Big bait big fish. 👊
South west side of JP . Nice area.. I usually have my fly the opposite of how your rigging it so either way the fish hits from you have a hook facing it. Any reason your rigging yours that way?
When I tied them on the opposite they tend to helicopter and it twists up my braid. It might just be me 🤷♂️. Other than that it should work either way!
Florida, st pete city manatee county border, most fisherman wont tell unless they catch keeper fish effortlessly. They call it spot burning for the crowded days 👍 tight lines. Get -hooked tackle co...
@@Engineer_Heathen- Around the St. Pete Beach area? I just read somewhere that they search all over for the perfect water temp and is usually around 68-75, didn't know if it was getting too cold and if they'd be farther south.
@@kevinlinne in Tampa, find a power plant that pumps out warm water and you'll find pompano all winter. Places like John's pass are best in the spring once the water just starts warming up.
