How to Cast A Surface Iron (Recommended Gear!)
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Quick Video of Captain Ben Florentino explaining how to cast a surface iron further. He also shows the recommended gear to catching yellowtail, calico bass and smaller tuna. Captain Ben Florentino showcasing the new SAIKO pro leader line from AFTCO.
"Let the rod do all the work by letting it load up and then sling the iron a great distance for better lure presentation," says Capt. Benny. "The further you can cast to the fish, the better the bite will be for you. Another crucial part of getting bites is using AFTCO's Saiko fluorocarbon leader. I like using about 18-inches of 50# Saiko for general iron fishing."
Capt. Ben Florentino of Coastal Charters is a Coast Guard Licensed Captain with over 25+ years of saltwater angling experience. Ben is an experienced waterman, and an avid saltwater bass tournament angler fishing the SWBA & SBS series. Over the past 10+ years, Ben has accomplished multiple tournaments wins, top 10 finishes, big bass awards, and an AOY title.
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Thank you Captain Ben Florentino for the knowledge
Yes about time someone show a proper how to cast a surface iron with a jig stick. Thank you.
@BDOutdoorsdotcom
4 жыл бұрын
we really appreciate your comment. Thanks for watching
@theioconsultant283
2 жыл бұрын
Do the fish bite on lures with the swivel and clip attached to the lure. I’m thinking about putting one on the end of my leader so I can change out my lures quickly. I’m headed out to SCI
Thank you very much for this video I have surface irons and know I know how to fish them 🎣👍
@BDOutdoorsdotcom
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for tuning in!
Only Ben has the Black handle Tranx 500.
@BDOutdoorsdotcom
4 жыл бұрын
looks sweet
I fish that little beach next to the condos!!
@BDOutdoorsdotcom
4 жыл бұрын
Good fishing hole !
What knot are you using to connect your leader to your main line?
I like this rod what rod is? Brand and model, i use to tuna Cubera, and jack´s Daiwa Lexa 400, i catch tuna more less 100 ppund with very hard to reel, but i got 2 fight hours!
Capt. Ben, do you use a clip so that you can change jigs easily?
@rupertogonzales4083
3 жыл бұрын
Yes sir🎣
I've been really confused about what stick to use for surface irons. I have a 10 ft heavy surf rod and Spinfisher 6000 loaded with 65lb braid -- will this work?
@bradenmatthews9436
2 жыл бұрын
You typically want a conventional reel and an actual jigstick to fish the iron.
@andrewmorke
2 жыл бұрын
@@bradenmatthews9436 Hi, Brad. Thanks for your advice. Since making that post, I've had a chance to go on several charters and talk to and observe different anglers. As you say, a lot of West Coast anglers are throwing irons with a conventional jig stick (7' to 8') and a castable conventional reel such as the Fathom 15/25, Squall 15, Lexa 400, or Avet MXL. This works well for calicos, most yellowtail, and small tuna. For heavier work such as big yellowtail and bluefins, I have a 2-piece Penn Carnage 7'6" tuna popping rod paired with and the Penn Spinfisher VI 8500 (80 lb braid). I tried vertical jigging with a Spinfisher 10500 on a 6' rod and found it arduous. I quickly switched back to a 6' conventional jig stick and the Daiwa Saltist 50H. So much easier! Conventional reels feel easier for heavy cranking.
@bradenmatthews9436
2 жыл бұрын
@@andrewmorke That's awesome you've learned so much. I actually fish a 9 foot stick and some of my buddies fish 10 and 11 footers.
@bradenmatthews9436
2 жыл бұрын
@@andrewmorke And same, I'll take a conventional reel over a spinner any day
@andrewmorke
2 жыл бұрын
@@bradenmatthews9436 I think I'm seeing the shorter jig sticks on charters because they are party boats. Anything over 8 ft is likely to annoy people in that busy, crowded space. Are you on a smaller boat? Those long one-piece (9-11 ft) surface iron rods like the Okuma PCH and Phenix look like great gear, but unfortunately there's no way I can fly with those in carry-on or even a checked-in protective tube.
What island are u at
😲😲😲😀😀👍
@BDOutdoorsdotcom
4 жыл бұрын
thank you!
I'd like to know more about the clip. What type of clip is it?
@damnrite811
3 жыл бұрын
I think it’s a swivel
@rogeliobravo4927
3 жыл бұрын
Theyre called tactical clips, TA clips, or quick clips, you can find them on amazon by searching "fishing lure clips"
what knot you use for the clip??
@BDOutdoorsdotcom
4 жыл бұрын
Used a 5 turn uni knot. You can also use a basic palomar knot too.
Can you also fish surface irons on spinning too??
@noahryan8211
Жыл бұрын
Yea but not as well
What your average casting distance? I have the same setup only casting 50yrd.
@socalfishincrew5410
Жыл бұрын
I’ve seen people cast 70 yards with it
@claper2225
Жыл бұрын
Do you happen to no what lure wait you can comfortably through with that rod
A Shimano graphite rod? Glass is the way to go.
LODI PETMALU!
Bait caster
Cool but we wanna see some action lol
@BDOutdoorsdotcom
4 жыл бұрын
stay tuned! haha thanks for watching Branden
Fishing with gloves.. 😂