Surf Fishing with the Lucky Craft Flash Minnow

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Surf Fishing with the Lucky Craft Flash Minnow:
I have wanted to try this lure in the surf but have never pulled the trigger until now. I have heard good things and see other RU-vidrs use this lure in the California surf but I wanted to see it for myself. My first experience fishing with this lure in the surf and I am impressed so far. Not only did we catch a bunch of quality surfperch, we also caught our first Striped Bass of 2018! Leave a comment below! Links below to the gear I used to make this video:
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Lucky Craft Flash Minnow: amzn.to/2E1OMEP
Fishing Gear used:
10 foot Shimano Convergence
amzn.to/2uvBvhN (not exactly the same rod, but similar)
Shimano Sahara 4000
amzn.to/2uw17v2
Sand Crab Net: amzn.to/2uaSFlF
Sand Spike: amzn.to/2tC4xjw
Camera Gear:
Gopro Session: amzn.to/2tCoqqK
Gopro hat clip: amzn.to/2ssQ6Ou
Gopro chest mount: amzn.to/2sdS8Og
Gopro tripod: amzn.to/2t4F9RN

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@ishwithfish 6 лет назад

surprise striper, nice man. for anyone reading this, tie your knots TIGHT with this lure. it works best in shallow breaks and dives a bit, so it tends to dig into the bottom if you're not careful. i lost one like this, bye bye $20😭. otherwise, it slays the big perch!, set my then-pb on it last year👍🎣

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

Good advice, I don't want my $20 sailing off into the sunset!

@Anthony-jh5xc 5 лет назад

Die Hard Fishing Palomar or Uni and your good to go. Check your knot frequently. Use 10lb test and stronger at the sacrifice of casting distance

@PacificaFisherman 6 лет назад

Wow. You're putting out videos every day. Great variety of fishing techniques. Keep up the good work!

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

The nice thing about perch fishing is it is less of a production than getting out the kayak or jumping on a boat. It gives me more opportunities to get out fishing and throw together a video!

@PacificaFisherman 6 лет назад

I hear yah. I do all my fishing from the shore, and I love fishing for surf perch. It's my favorite fish to catch. What I would like to do someday is to be able to catch a video of surf perch feeding on sandcrabs, right there in the first trench out. That would be be awesome! I haven't seen such a video yet, and if there is one out there I'd sure like to see it. I've never done any scuba diving, so perhaps I need to stop by Andersons and take a few lessons. Then I could take my Go Pro out into the surf on a smooth clear summer day and get some video of it.

@ronsrox 2 года назад

@@PacificaFisherman Did you ever get around to doing it?

@EliteBassStickFishing 6 лет назад

💯💪👊LET'S GO!!! Nice unboxin! Im tune in awesome vid💯

@GabrielBardas 6 лет назад

The fish bites when he either stop or is slowing reeling in. I have seen this so many times ... my personal experience also confirms it. Nice video

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

Thanks for watching!

@fishingbuddyph8786 6 лет назад

Great video, Adam! Can't wait for spring to arrive here in Maine. Looking forward to catching more stripers and bluefish. 28" is the limit up here.

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

I wish we had fish that caliber over here!

@Tackleboys 6 лет назад

Fun video man! I’ve been wanting to try out the flash minnow for a while now, keep dragging my feet! Keep it up dude 😊

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

Give it a shot!

@AlexRamirez-vz1vj 6 лет назад

never mind....30pound braid to 20 pound mono using swivel... got it... well done man

@Msquad321 6 лет назад

The Flash Minnow is an amazing lure for that application.

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

Agreed!

@FishingChanneltv 6 лет назад

well done, lots of fish and even a striped bass

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

Thanks for watching!

@Allmp2022 6 лет назад

Nice! More catch and cooks!

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

Agreed, need to do a surfperch catch and cook soon!

@mgetrost 6 лет назад

Nice video. I’ve been using LC flash 110 for a long time. Very versatile and productive. For bigger perch try using the 115 and also try during a bigger surf. Not sure what the conditions were but the video looks closer to low tide. High tide is the best, but a false high tide is not as good as an angry surf.

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

I will have to give the 115 a try. Have yet to hook into any real giants this winter!

@BudoFishing 6 лет назад

Great lure! I love those! You'll get that 2 lber for sure!

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

I thought for sure I had it but then it turned out to be that striper haha

@Jenn-zn6ln 6 лет назад

Awesome video

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

Thanks for watching!

@Hook2Cook 4 года назад

the first hit came at the time you slowed it down (to yawn?) and paused it. Killer technique

@DieHardFishing 4 года назад

Yep! Always pays to yawn while fishing

@Hook2Cook 4 года назад

Lol figured but didn’t wanna assume you were yawning

@elijahf111 6 лет назад

I love being able to know the exact spot your fishing 🙂

@dt8357 6 лет назад

Mind telling us the spot? Pretty please?

@elijahf111 6 лет назад

Aw heeeeeeeelllll naaaawwwww

@jurban7998 6 лет назад

@d t... like any fraternity, you gotta put your time in. Fish your local spots enough then you won't have to ask. Or, alternately, take a more experienced Fisher out for lunch sometime, make friends, go fishing.

@dt8357 6 лет назад

Found it

@jurban7998 6 лет назад

Nice! Good job

@daviddelorbe8449 5 лет назад

The only thing I would suggest is changing the hooks out. I caught a 10 pound striper fishing for perch and it bent the hooks really bad. As much as I love the lucky craft lures, the hooks are not good for heavier fish. Nice video dude.

@DieHardFishing 5 лет назад

Thanks for the tip! I actually did that already. I caught a 21 pound striper earlier this year and it bent out all three hooks, lol. Video is live on my channel!

@mexican707 6 лет назад

Did you drive all the way to near santa cruz to fish ?

@timetocreatefuture917 6 лет назад

Got my lucky flash set up my med heavy rod w 30lb braid to 20lb mono swiveled..good casting practice..but feel like it needs some weight to cast successfully..also do you use waders and what tides do you favor..like your work no attitude getting it done keep it up

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

Thanks for watching! I don't use waders but most people who fish the surf will wear them. In general, most people prefer high tide for fishing the surf.

@rags2riches174 5 лет назад

I'm at Avila beach right now fishing haha. Caught one so far on a spoon. 1st time ever fishing on the beach. I ruined my fishing pole that's for sure haha.

@DieHardFishing 5 лет назад

lol, hope you were able to catch a few more!

@rags2riches174 5 лет назад

@@DieHardFishing I caught only 1 haha. But it was worth it! Caught it on camera too lol. Just a smallish one around 7 inches. 🤣

@64645321 5 лет назад

I’m from Bay areas too, totally a beginner. Would you mind to share the exact location of the beach?

@dabmatty 6 лет назад

Stripers need to be 28" here in Massachusetts and holy shit are they fun!

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

I wish we had fish that caliber over here!

@teddakdag 5 лет назад

great video, any tips for casting the luckycraft? I'm having trouble getting distance with it since it's so light

@DieHardFishing 5 лет назад

The best tip I can give would be to use braided line. Other than that, just whip it as far as you can!

@Maliq993 6 лет назад

Im new to fishing altogether and last week I've been to vacation on sea with just one catch. However, that can be explained by time of fishing since I was fishing at wrong times at noon or with no rising or falling tide. I was tight with time so didin't have much time anyway to try to go in ideal fishing times but nevermind. My question is how fast do you retrieve minnows, I did it really slow (slower than in this video) but is that good or should I do it little bit faster?

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

I like to change up the speeds to figure out what is working on that particular day. Somedays they like it moving faster and other days they like it slower. Just depends what kind of mood the fish are in!

@eddcamacho2603 6 лет назад

Got a question I'm fairly new to surf fishing, I have a lc but had trouble casting it out, seemed too light and wouldn't cast far, any tips? Is low tide best when using this lure?

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

Generally people like to fish during high tide for surfperch. It can be a tough lure to cast but one tip I would give is to try using braided line. This line is thinner in diameter and casts better than monofilament or fluorocarbon.

@jonathanderby5251 6 лет назад

I got a 31 inch California halibut on that same lure

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

That would be a dream come true!

@ChiefToad 6 лет назад

They only way you could do it wrong...is to fail to open the box. heh. I also recommend the Ima Sasuke 120. Pretty much the same action/swim depth. Very slow floating vs suspending, but that doesn't make any difference. And what sets it apart from the flash minnow is how much better it casts.(weight transfer like sp minnow). It swims a little deeper, which will cause it to dig into sand sometimes, but not often. Also use a Yozuri Mag Minnow with success from time to time. 3 1/2" one.

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

Thanks for the tip, I might have to give those a try next! I'm starting to get addicted to plugging the surf, especially now that I am having success with perch and striper! Hopefully a video to come!

@ChiefToad 6 лет назад

Feeling that big hit on a plug, or better yet seeing a big fish stalking and then exploding on a top water is just plain great. Addictive indeed. There is also the Ima Komomo ii 90 or 110. That is similar as well. Very shallow running and only has 2 larger hooks rather than 3. Needs calmer conditions.

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

Looks like I am going to need to save up some money and start trying out some new tackle in the surf!

@ChiefToad 6 лет назад

There is so much cool tackle out there. I practically have as much fun buying and trying, as I do catching. Not really, but still.

@leolldankology 6 лет назад

You can also coat your LC with epoxy so they last longer and the finish is not scrapped of by sharp teeth. Get self leveling epoxy.

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

That is a great idea! I will try that out. Thank you!

@vaajrambo2053 6 лет назад

Nice trip, on average, about how many cast before hooking on to a fish with that lure? I have yet to catch a fish from the beach using lures, maybe in just to impatient lol!

@ChiefToad 6 лет назад

The best advice I could give when fishing for Perch and other close to shore fish is...learn to read a beach. How to spot what structure, soft and hard, make up the area. Troughs, cuts, rips, holes etc. It will help you immensely in finding fish. Truthfully lure choice makes much less difference that that.

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

mrtoady2, well said. Good advice there. Vaaj, it really depends on the day. On this day I was getting one every 10-15 casts on average but I just went again and got a skunk. As they say, that is why the call it fishing and not catching!

@vaajrambo2053 6 лет назад

Die Hard Fishing yeah, I usually cast about 10-15 times at a spot that I would be getting hit on sand worms, but no luck... like you said, that's fishing...

@carloss.5157 4 года назад

hi..it is sinking or floaring lure?

@markketello5757 5 лет назад

Your first casts, were you getting that light plug out past the first break?

@DieHardFishing 5 лет назад

Yep!

@curtbennett8402 3 года назад

Do you ever have people join you? I want to learn how to fish!

@fastactionfishingco 6 лет назад

what lb. test were your main line and leader. Sorry if you said in the video because I missed it.

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

I believe 15 pound test!

@abdou_blt1647 5 лет назад

Does this lure work only on perch and stripers or it targets a huge veriaty of fish

@DieHardFishing 5 лет назад

It can catch pretty much anything that would eat an anchovy.

@jacksonvang3429 6 лет назад

I love you videos

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

Thanks!

@ericunderwood8080 2 года назад

Nice job...get some needlenose pliers for your pocket...so much easier to get fish off

@shawn1869 6 лет назад

What model is that lucky craft?...I was trying to order but damn they got alot of different ones on their site.

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

It is a flash minnow 110 I believe, in metallic sardine pattern

@strasbertos 5 лет назад

Going to the coast Saturday. Looking forward to throwing a couple jerk baits now. Thanks

@DieHardFishing 5 лет назад

Good luck!!!!

@timetocreatefuture917 6 лет назад

Just ordered a lucky flash..do you think it's a good call to debarb the treble hooks? I hate barbs

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

I always keep the barbs but if you are going to do catch and release it might be a good move to take them off.

@elijahf111 6 лет назад

are you going to be fishing the same area this weekend, i might go out there with one of my friends

@samanthavaldez9169 6 лет назад

where is this i want to go with..

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

Probably not this weekend. Good luck out there!

@jasenalapati665 6 лет назад

Greetings Die Hard !! You went from 30 braid to 20 mono directly to the lure .. This might be a dumb question but, what knot did you use ? Or it doesn’t matter ? Plenty thanks !!

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

I use a power swivel in the middle to prevent line twists. The knot is a Palomar knot. There are plenty of knots you can use but this is the one I use because it is easy to tie on the go. Hope this helps!

@jasenalapati665 6 лет назад

Thanks for responding DH .. I’m a newb and just got into surf fishing thanks to you and a few other Chanels .. just learned the palomar knot and was a bit confused on how to wrap the doible end around the lure but I figured it out .. thanks again .. Much RESPECT !!

@blind7760 5 лет назад

Do you have a Rec for an affordable rod to cast the LC far? Saw the Shimano but looking for a bit cheaper if possible. Thanks!

@DieHardFishing 5 лет назад

I would look for something in the 9-10 foot range. I don't know any specifics but I am sure there are some cheaper ones out there!

@blind7760 5 лет назад

@@DieHardFishing awesome thanks man!

@robertbuie2507 4 года назад

can i ask what type of pole you are using? I have a Lucky Kraft lure I just cant seem to get it out there far enough.

@DieHardFishing 4 года назад

Shimano convergence 10 foot medium action

@robertbuie2507 4 года назад

thank you!

@frankvenegas3997 6 лет назад

What surf beach is that?

@nms1508 6 лет назад

Where is this beach?

@nickteng2467 6 лет назад

Where do u fish

@AlexRamirez-vz1vj 6 лет назад

1 question...what kind of line did you use?

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

30lb kastking braid on this reel

@koalgil6403 5 лет назад

What kind of knot would you reccomend with this lure?

@DieHardFishing 5 лет назад

I use the clinch knot.

@hollowright 6 лет назад

What do you think about replacing the treble hooks with single hooks?

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

Do you have any experience with that? I have never tried it.

@hollowright 6 лет назад

A lot of people have success with single hooks on the Daiwa SP minnow, so I'm thinking it would also be an improvement for the Flash minnow. I haven't tried it yet, but I will soon. I'm about to use your amazon link!

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

Thanks for using the link! And let me know how it goes! If it helps maybe I will switch mine out!

@MoreThanFishing 6 лет назад

Nice video Adam, I’m gonna give Lucky craft a try but I’m gonna put a 40lbs leader and 40lbs braid with heavy duty swivel just to secure that $20 lure from snapping hahaha JK

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

Thanks Jun! Maybe I'll have to up to wire leader next just to make sure, haha

@Anthony-jh5xc 5 лет назад

I"m using 10 lb straight flouro P-line. 10 # for every 1oz of weight and an LC110 is just 5/8 oz. I don't see any need for any more than 12-14 lbs unless you're worried about getting caught on a boiler rock or other structure. If its heavy seaweed then I wouldn't even fish the LC. 40 lb will surely affect the action of the LC or any similar lure.

@kaizenlife1152 6 лет назад

What retrieve method were you using

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

Just a straight retrieve. Slow and steady, enough to feel the action of the lure.

@benb6801 5 лет назад

What kind of action are is your rod ?

@DieHardFishing 5 лет назад

Slow action

@javierb7734 6 лет назад

What’s the best knot to use for this

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

I use the good old Palomar knot.

@lugofang 6 лет назад

You didn't use any weight? Just let the lure drift?

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

No weight, just the lure!

@thongbaychanthanalay3676 6 лет назад

👍👍👍👍🎣🎣🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟

@redfish2310 5 лет назад

What par of California is this

@DieHardFishing 5 лет назад

Central California

@jesse.434 6 лет назад

What pole u using?

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

Link in the description!

@WashedKevin 4 года назад

what lb braid did you use? and what lb leader

@DieHardFishing 4 года назад

30 pound braid for mainline and 20 pound mono leader.

@WashedKevin 4 года назад

Someone uses 10 lb. braid, is that too light?

@kylogged 3 года назад

Living on the edge😂 if you aren’t fishing near structures it should be ok if you tie good knots. I use 12 as a rule of thumb but some fish can be finicky down here in SoCal

@spel9840 4 года назад

Can you come to SF?

@DieHardFishing 4 года назад

I fish there from time to time

@mikesilva7349 6 лет назад

Share your spots bro it's not that big of a deal..looks like Guadalupe to me

@levitvillanueva8218 6 лет назад

what pound test

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

15 pound test

@nutsack-1904 6 лет назад

They delivered that box inside your house?

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

hahahaha, yeah the tackle warehouse fairy came and left it there

@gregarmijo8590 6 лет назад

Check out fishingnetwork.net and they have how to modify the luckycraft lures

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

Thanks for the tip!

@gregarmijo8590 6 лет назад

Die Hard Fishing no problem it used to be on the front page but I had to go in there and look for it and I found it for you. fishingnetwork.net/forum4/showthread.php?34019-Modifying-Customizing-amp-Personalizing-Your-Lucky-Crafs!

@aLECKSSKCELa 5 лет назад

How do you cast these? I’m use to a Carolina or hi/lo rig. I feel like I can’t cast as far and does glide smoothly or in other words “spin” any tips would be great. Thanks

@joewellfu 6 лет назад

Should change those hooks too

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

yep!

@elcompamartinez2647 5 лет назад

This lure deteriorates very fast ,,,,after one day of use it shows paint is fading 😢😢😢

@DieHardFishing 5 лет назад

True, I've still caught fish with no paint though!

@gregarmijo8590 6 лет назад

No they don’t have to be 18” if you are South a point conception they can be any size. By what you saying they have to be 18” you most be north of point conception

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

That is correct.

@user-kk6lc1th2r 6 лет назад

Jeezus you're _already_ catching stripers?!? 😭

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

I was surprised too!

@user-kk6lc1th2r 6 лет назад

More power to you then! I barely eked out 3 keepers all last year and don't think I'm quite over the trauma of all those hours spent casting, so to see one pop up in January from the surf was... unnerving haha

@calicooutdoors 6 лет назад

+P I caught a 22" striper down near San Simeon a year ago in late December so I suspect that not all the bass make the journey back to the Delta every year. That means no matter what time of year you always have a chance!

@user-kk6lc1th2r 6 лет назад

I mean, I'll take a keeper any time of the year, but that's good to know! ... 😰😰 _striper trauma intensifies_

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

I agree, there always seems to be some stragglers that linger around in the winter. Usually the smaller ones during this time.

@mikesilva7349 6 лет назад

Nevermind not guad

@MrTatts64 6 лет назад

Try reducing the hook size. Also, look into some "long thin" type lures. Dont get caught up on brands. save yourself a ton of money and shop around - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Floating-Diving-Plug-Minnow-Lure-Hard-Bait-Crank-Bait-Fishing-Tackle-10cm-11-5g/172621185995?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Edit: Forgot to say that if you're gonna use lures with trebles then get yourself a cheap pair of long nosed pliers. Ironically, my ones that cost me just a few bucks have so far lasted around 3 times longer than my buddies ones which cost him nearly $100 (idiot!), because he lost his first pair and has just replaced them with equally expensive ones. I bought mine from a cheap DIY store back in the 90's, give them an odd spray with WD40 and they are still going strong enough for my fishing!!

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

Thanks for the tips! I will definitely be testing out some different lures in the surf to see if there are some cheaper ones that are equally effective. Stay tuned!

@JesusChrist-yh4pi 4 года назад

Where in Cali are you? I live in southern cali and surf fishing is garbage compared to what I see from up north videos.

@jeffschwartz8538 6 лет назад

Hey man - I’m coming from the East Bay on Thursday and Friday to do some surf fishing. Do you have any pointers on where to go? I don’t mind some driving, so any recommendations are appreciated. You can email me at jeff@mtbpics.net if you don’t want to comment here. Thanks a million!

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

I am not sure where you are staying but there are plenty of beaches up and down the coast that are good for surf fishing. Any sandy beach will have surfperch and you might get lucky with a striper!

@haiyangzhu7508 6 лет назад

Want to catch big fish?!!! Search "xblack"on Amazon,they have quite good lures.:D

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

I will check it out!

@johnhanley9059 6 лет назад

Change out the hooks and split rings they are garbage

@DieHardFishing 6 лет назад

What hooks do you recommend?

@johnhanley9059 6 лет назад

Die Hard Fishing www.tacklewarehouse.com/Owner_Stinger_Treble_Hook_Black_Chrome_ST-36/descpage-OST36BC.html These hooks size 6

@johnhanley9059 6 лет назад

Die Hard Fishing for split rings i use owner hyperwire split rings size 3

@paulwalker3563 4 года назад

How to make an informative video: First tell us what you are going to say (or do), then say it (or do it) and last, say what it was you said, or did. After all that, where did you say exactly WHICH "Lucky Craft Flash Minnow" (there are about 50 styles between the Japan models alone) you are using ? I count 15 different "Sardine" types on LC's site (in just one size). Floating ? Suspending ? Sinking ?"F" or "FW" ? I got so frustrated, I missed you (perhaps somewhere in your video) even stating the size, or the weight. Very uninformative video.