Nice video, and way to go spending time to make sure shes revived and kicks off strong. Its nice to harvest a keeper striper and its an even better feeling reving and releasing a breeding cow. I did that this past spring in southern NJ on a PB 49"er and was so happy and felt like I was on top of the world. Only a fisherman would understand the feeling.

@bigblitzsmedia3114

11 ай бұрын

Most definitely, A shared feeling amongst fishermen. It is great to see the physical representation of all the hours you put in.

I cycle multiple laps if the canal every day and love watching the fishermen having a great time going after the stripers. Some,daysnthey are just jumping out of the waters and other days are just shutouts. They all seem to love it.

Nice catch and a foggy day is a great day to go to the canal😊

Great work!!!

@bigblitzsmedia3114

11 ай бұрын

Thank you, sir, Look out for Albie content coming soon!

Awesome job reviving the fish, brother. Too many Canal rats don’t take the proper time and respect for our beloved striper.

@bigblitzsmedia3114

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. The last fish was challenging, I never had a fish pull me into structure and get caught like that. Fishing tests your patience and sometimes that means taking the extra time to ensure a fish swims away strong.

Great job!!!🎉

@bigblitzsmedia3114

10 ай бұрын

Thank you, stay tight!

Got a 49 inch, fifty plus at the run on Thursday, May16. 2024. Epic battle, never gained an inch of line, had to steer her into shore a couple hundred ft downtide, and scramble over the rocks to land her. Barbless hook popped right out and she swam away strong. She was stuffed with mackerel. So lucky it was raining and no one was in the way.

Looks like a lot fun

@bigblitzsmedia3114

11 ай бұрын

Sure is! Thank you for watching

Nice vid, nuthin on your hands for casting braid. Brave man

@bigblitzsmedia3114

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, I was actually using hockey tape. I almost lost a finger when a boat caught my line and I idiotically cupped the spool. Not happening again.

Nice work

@bigblitzsmedia3114

11 ай бұрын

Thank you, brother!

I've fished the Cape Cod Canal several times. I would recommend bringing a hiking pole when climbing those rocks. They are slippery, steep, and some covered with barnacles. They are treacherous. Be uber careful on those rocks!

Awesome video 💪🏾

@bigblitzsmedia3114

11 ай бұрын

Thank You Oskee! I love your content and hope to share a tide with you one day.

@oskee007striperlife

11 ай бұрын

@@bigblitzsmedia3114 oh yea bro we can share a tide when ever. We always meeting people and telling them to come fish with us. Your welcome when ever. We park cape side under Bourne. Come over when ever

I like the wide angle pov and color grading.

@bigblitzsmedia3114

10 ай бұрын

I appreciate it!

on the Connecticut River I used 65lb power pro with 50lb fluorocarbon leader. 4 1/2(+/-) Keith's famous homemade pencil poppers. Smallest striper I got on those was 38"! using the soft body swimmer type (albino shad) with the lead jighead I got a lot of schoolies too. I only got a few in the 40" range. Sadly the blueback herring population all but disappeared going into Holyoke. I say the Connecticut River went hard of herring. The Stripers just wiped them out About 15 years or so they said more than a million stripers entered the river. I saw a monster striper chase a 15" walleye into the brush right where we were standing. Somebody actually caught the walleye on a shad dart!

awesome footage What size power handle knob is that (mm)? Have the same reel and would like to add it on. Thanks!!

@bigblitzsmedia3114

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I am using the Gomexus 45mm but the 47mm should work too if you want a bigger knob.

Nice

@bigblitzsmedia3114

11 ай бұрын

Thank you, sir!

Oh yes, indeed nice video I love it! Music was a little overkill. Keep up the good work!

@bigblitzsmedia3114

9 ай бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Will Do!

Nice video! What knot did you use to tie your braid to flourocarbon leader?

@bigblitzsmedia3114

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video! I use a 230lb Spro power barrel swivel and connect the braid and fluorocarbon via a uni knot. If I were to use a straight-line connection I would use a double uni knot or Alberto knot.

@JLTFishing

11 ай бұрын

@@bigblitzsmedia3114 awesome! Thanks 🙏

pencil popper would do good in those conditions

My dream striper spot that I wanted to try

@bigblitzsmedia3114

10 ай бұрын

Definitely have to cross it off your bucket list.

Rubber hooks lol bro, set the hook!

@bigblitzsmedia3114

10 ай бұрын

Listen closely to the drag pulling as I set the hook. That magic swimmer also had a hook I haven't replaced in two seasons so it isn't sharp.

Great release

@bigblitzsmedia3114

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I've never been a fan of the single hooked magic swimmers. If I'm there to catch fish, I'm not decreasing the amount of things that keep them on the line. I can't tell you how many times I've gone through the effort to "canal rig" them and then have 5x the amount of fish pop off. In my experience, the way you rig it doesn't affect it's effectiveness.

@bigblitzsmedia3114

10 ай бұрын

Likewise, the "canal rig" has too many moving parts for a fish to securely get a good hook set. I find that I drop more fish with a single hook on the front. Others would argue that they strike at the head and don't make a difference. At the end of the day, fishing is confidence, and having that second hook and not dropping a fish helps me sleep at night 😂. However, if there are plenty of fish around I don't mind putting on a single hook and dropping fish.

@marcvaillancourtmv

5 ай бұрын

Two hooks for me, no need for 3

it that an FG knot on your leader to braid? or do you use a swivel?

@bigblitzsmedia3114

10 күн бұрын

I was using a Spro power swivel size 2.

Are you right handed or left? I’ve never seen anyone cast with their left hand and reel with the left!

@bigblitzsmedia3114

10 ай бұрын

I’m one of those weird cross dominance people. I write with my left and do technical stuff with my left hand. However, I use my right hand for anything with power like throwing or kicking a ball. I started fishing at 5 years old it’s a hard habit to break now or to relearn😂.

How come you’re horsing them in like that with the drag soo tight? Is it because there are seals or sharks around?

@bigblitzsmedia3114

9 ай бұрын

I like bringing the fish in fast because you get a much stronger release from not tiring them out too much.

What handle is that for the saragosa?

@bigblitzsmedia3114

2 ай бұрын

The power knob is a Gomexus 45mm. The 47mm knob will also fit if you want something a bit bigger.

Where did u buy your pole, reel, lures?

@bigblitzsmedia3114

3 ай бұрын

I purchase most of my gear from Red Tops Sporting Goods. It is located on the Mass side next to the railroad bridge. They are having a spring sale starting (March 23rd - 30th) perfect opportunity to purchase gear for the upcoming season. For online option (sale runs from March 31st - April 6th): redtopinc.com

@johnnysar8615

3 ай бұрын

Thanks, i was planning to go there. Ive heard about that one from a friend. I will go there then thanks

Is this in Washington?

@bigblitzsmedia3114

10 ай бұрын

This is Cape Cod, MA.

Wow you need to work on that CPR technique! CMTFU!

Whats size braid are you using?

@bigblitzsmedia3114

10 ай бұрын

In this specific video I have 50 pound power pro. I have since changed it to 40 pounds Daiwa J braid x8 grand for my jigging setup and 30 pounds on my plugging setup.

@gkhin1990

9 ай бұрын

Whats your rod specs? Oz wise?

@bigblitzsmedia3114

9 ай бұрын

@@gkhin1990 For this specific rod I used for plugging, it is an 11 feet ODM DNA rated 1-5 ounces.

what rod is that?

@bigblitzsmedia3114

10 ай бұрын

It's an ODM DNA 11 feet 1-5 ounces.

Get that hook away from that fish br ur gonna kill it

KZread has really destroyed the canal. The canal use to be a special place to fish. Now it's combat fishing.

@webmoss

7 ай бұрын

But local businesses are enjoying it!

@Unplugged704

3 ай бұрын

@@webmossRight! And I’m sure Mass Dept of Wildlife is not complaining about the $$$ made on permits, from out of town and out of states

@timbertuggy2398

2 ай бұрын

The canal was combat fishing before KZread. Only the strong can fish the canal. Take your snoopy rod and cry about your special canal somewhere else

@countryboy1451

2 ай бұрын

@timbertuggy2398 I have been fishing the Canal since the 80s, you fool. You are a perfect example of why the cape cod canal is not the same anymore. And no, the Cape Cod canal was not combat fishing before youtube. People actually had respect for each other. So go be woke somewhere else, since you don't like facts over feelings.

@Idiot_stick

Ай бұрын

@@timbertuggy2398 Relax Francis, you’re probably one the a holes that brings his pistol and all camoed out, the canal was a special place at one time, douchebags act like hoa presidents gfy

learn how to set your hook please.

@bigblitzsmedia3114

10 ай бұрын

Sure thing I’ll tell the hook to puncture and the fish to bite harder meanwhile pleading “please” as I set the hook. Also might want to ride with one hand on the bike cause that beer seems too good to drop. Friendly advice taken.

@edwinrivera6896

10 ай бұрын

​@@bigblitzsmedia3114😂😂😂😂

@johnfinn3787

10 ай бұрын

⁠​⁠​⁠@@bigblitzsmedia3114it’s to bad you can’t take a little advice without firing back a stupid comment. The fish biting harder has nothing to do with your ability to set a hook properly, all you need from the bass is the hit. And the drag is slipping because it’s to loose, if your drag slips during a hook set it should be tightened. And if you know you have dull old hooks, change them. Two of the three excuses for not setting hook are under your control. Maybe next time be appreciative someone watched your video and thought to try to give some helpful advice.

@bigblitzsmedia3114

10 ай бұрын

@@johnfinn3787There’s a difference between friendly advice and keyboard warriors finding something to nitpick about. “Learn”, like I don’t know how to set a hook. Sure there is always room for improvement and I’m not doubting it. To say that I’m not appreciative of those who view my video would be far from the truth, I take time and try to respond to every comment even if it rubs me the wrong way. Commenting on any platform with no human emotion and face to face interaction can come across the wrong way and seem more malicious than intended. My comment was not intended to be an excuse rather a absurd comedic and sarcastic reply. The magic swimmer is a plug I rarely use and that’s why I thought not to change the hooks. My drag not being properly set is false as you can see with the other three fish, I didn’t touch it. I stand by what I said and if you don’t agree feel free to dislike the video and don’t watch my content.

@sam__304

10 ай бұрын

​@bigblitzsmedia3114 Your drag is set just about perfect. Can't people see the pressure you are putting on those fish, with only a little drag slipping. If drag is adjusted correctly, you should not have to change it while fighting a fish. Great video, looking forward to seeing more. Subscribed

Pretty sweet but they’re not that big

@bigblitzsmedia3114

10 ай бұрын

Definitely not the biggest I have ever caught but decent size. The biggest was that last fish which was close to 40 inches and mid-twenties based on guestimation.

Wow that was sooo painful to watch , dude start using inline single hooks please !!!

Pinch your barbs.

@bigblitzsmedia3114

10 ай бұрын

Roger that.

Bro your hooks are trash

Hey, You have an insta? interested in fishing the canal more

@user-or4kd4vo3j

11 ай бұрын

What part of the canal you at?

@bigblitzsmedia3114

11 ай бұрын

@@user-or4kd4vo3j instagram.com/kev_n_visuals/ I was fishing in the Sagamore area.