Tony, I wondered why my Subscriber count started going through the Roof! Thank you SO MUCH! Tip - If your floats are too soft.. then just put a Bead first , then the Float.. and toothpick the Bead. I like using the colored Party picks. They are hardwood. Use pliers when inserting into Bead. Trim with Nail Clippers. Great Underwater Video Gum! Keep'em Coming!

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks My Friend! I have to give credit where it is do! It hit me as I was watching and editing this video that you had a solution already! -Tony

@capeheartriz

4 жыл бұрын

@@FishGum ..I have to remember to do this...I use to put a drop pf super glue on the mono at the float....the pick works just as well

@trifishgulfcoast5608

4 жыл бұрын

Just subbed to the both of y'all! Great videos ! Thanks!

I have to thank you for not only your interesting videos but your sincere honesty of trying to help us become more productive fishermen. You rock...

Cant wait to see more !!! This is again another learning experience about the little things we overlook that can make a huge difference thank you for the time and effort you put in to this channel and the education you provide

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

My friend! I am doing my best, when I learn we all do! -Tony

More really good stuff. I love it when once in a while one of these catfish swim straight at the camera as if to say "I see you, and I know what you're up to."

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

I know they strut in there don’t they! -Tony

Brother you EARNED a subscription from me for this one! I've heard about your Fish Gum and am looking to get it ASAP! Just moved to Gulf Breeze and I'm obsessed with Pompano fishing. Keep up the great work and THANK YOU!

@FishGum

3 жыл бұрын

You are gonna have a ton of fun!

Welcome back, Tony ... Good to see you posting content again!

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Thanks for sharing the tips on the rigs.

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome!

Thank you for doing a wonderful job at sharing all this training and imagine you have underwater cameras to validate it all. God Bless You. Testimony: I watched your video on catching sand fleas. Went to Daytona today. Shrimp not hitting nothing. Started catching sand fleas and the hook was never empty. We caught enough to make this one of our best fishing days ever.. thx again

That's a great tip, I will do this with my Pompano rigs as well. Thank you for sharing.

Awesome. That will be done to all my rigs for my next trip down. Thanks.

Welcome back! Great tip! I'm going to have to make my drop lines longer and try this! Thanks again for another great video

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

I’ll keep pumping out.

Hey Tony. Been following your channel for a couple months already and I can tell you I have learn so much about surf fishing with all your videos. I usually have 4 rods set up when surf fishing. One of the rods I call it the experimental rod, that's the one I use for trying all the techniques and tricks I learn from you, Frank's fly, painted hooks, etc...That rod always always outfishes my other rods therefore, I can give testimonial that your advices REALLY works. I might have to name that rod 'Tony' in your honor...lol..I use fishbites a lot tho. Can't wait for your pomp chews to hit the market so I can finally try them. Thanks for all you do for the fishing community man. May God keep blessing you brother!!

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

This is Truly is an huge complement! Thanks for this honor! In my KZread absence, I was able to stumble across so key developments for the FishGum bait. Thanks for your anticipation! Maybe with a little hope and prayer, some product productions will be available this Spring 2020!

I just found your channel and want to thank you for creating this content. Armed with a toothpicked Chartreuse Float/Eagle Claw Crcle Sea rig i tied myself, and an "Elite" Kahle hook rig, i decided to conduct an experiment. Results: Circle Sea 5 keepers and "Elite" Kahle rig 1 keeper. Yep, 5 to 1. Same bait, rotated locations...bjg difference. Got a limit yesterday and want to thank you. I've since watched several of your other videos and really appreciate the straightforward candid opinions you share and your enthusiasm for innovative approaches. Thanks.

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

I’m very thankful for this message! My goal is that my content and inventions help others be more successful fishing! You found greater success! Thanks! -Tony

Holy catfish Batman 😳 great video buddy. Love these under water footage you learn so much from this

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend! The catfish were a zombie invasion!

Thanks again man learning so much from you this year cant wait to get back to the beach

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

I know Will! You may have to move to the beach one day! -Tony

Great video. The underwater footage really sets off your teaching.

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roger! -Tony

Welcome back Bud. Another great underwater video...….!!!

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Have you fished much lately?

@notorious5386

4 жыл бұрын

We surf fished a couple times, but the water has been warm and muddy. Only thing biting has been small croakers, catfish, and noseumms...…...LOL...…...the mullet run should be starting shortly though...…...

This is a great idea for the floats and great video and information as always!

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! You are welcome!

Glad to hear your past 3000 Tony. I'll be trying out your suggestions here in Thailand after the rainy season stops.

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen! How long does that last?

Nice video illustrating the problem, and nice quick easy fix.

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason! -Tony

Will have to try this very good tip, great to have you back

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much my Friend! -Tony

The footage is amazing me, my son and my daughter love watching underwater videos i never seen these clear fishes before🎣💖

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

It’s a whole new world to observe for sure!

That was a great tip. Thanks.

Good information dude!

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Matt!!! Thanks for stopping by my man! This underwater stuff is an eye opener for sure! -Tony

Great tip! Awesome footage!

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Great tip! Thanks

@FishGum

3 жыл бұрын

YW

Catfish swarm wow!! Great explanation of that opening clip! That pomp catch was awesome! That underwater footage is awesome man every time. Great to see you back!

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! It’s a whole new world watching the fish strike underwater! See ya Ed! -Tony

Awesome video, great info. I love the underwater shots. Nice work!

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking me out!

Welcome back Tony. Good vid.

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Thank you for these videos. You've got me thinking about my rigs and how they affect my catch. Been struggling to catch much using those 99 cent hi lows from the box stores. Going to try some new rigs at the end of the month as long as the tropics cooperate with me.

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah no doubt! We have some unpredictable weather for sure! -Tony

Great to see you back

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! -Tony

awesome and very helpful underwater footage..thanks for sharing

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Great vid man! Great simple solution...I love these underwater educational videos! Tight lines 😎

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

I hope to film so tomorrow with my new Spydro!

I just got back from Florida fishing for Pompano in the surf and catching nothing but hardhead catfish. I will be studying this video for next year. Thank you for your work Sir

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome! Sometimes we all leave the surf only catching hardheads! -Tony

Thank you for the great info

@FishGum

3 жыл бұрын

You welcome

HayMan that’s a great tip thank you very much for being in this game for the long-haul I really appreciate it god bless you and I look forward to you being back

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Carlos! I just so excited to learn from these underwater videos and can’t wait to share with you all what I learn! -Tony

great video Tony....very interesting.....

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks my Friend! -Tony

Great Tip!

Awesome tip!! Thank you

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome!

Awesome tip Tony!! Thank you for this! Recon I'll be keeping a tube of toothpicks in my fishing bag from here on out! Another good video!

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Blake! My eyes are opened!

@Lando1214

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Tony, how long has this june grass been in? Went out this a.m. and it drenched my lines.. A real bummer bust on getting on those whiting and pompano. We're staying right next to the pier, but traveled several miles toward Pensacola beach to national seashore beach access #2 to fish. Does it usually go away pretty quick or does it linger around? Any tips from you would be greatly appreciated. We're leaving Friday Morning.

Aloha Hanapaa. Mahalo for that fishing tip.

Great tip Tony. Can't wait to try it in October when I go to Indian Pass for 3 weeks. God Bless brother.

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Now that sounds like fun! Huge Fun! -Tony

Great idea!

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Good stuff! Thanks for sharing. Wish we had clear water like that here in Galveston, Texas

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! We do have some fine clear water here!

thank u so match for great info.

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Great tip!!!

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brother!

Welcome back Tony good learning lesson. I’ve pegged the floats before but not on double drops. Set up kinda like a Carolina setup with a sliding weight.

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Yes sir just like that but.....WHAT AN INTERCEPTION! I was at the game last week! Will he stay up on Varsity?

@tomcabrera2769

4 жыл бұрын

Trent will stay on the varsity squad, our grandson is a stud.

I was thinking a bobber stopper knot tied to the line but this is much easier to implement and a more solid solution. Nice.

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea! Thanks

Love the underwater footage

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks William! -Tony

Thank u for ur time

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome!

Thanks good idea!

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

That’s good Info. Sure didn’t know that one

Great tip thanks

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

THANK YOU FOR SHARING, GREAT VIDEO

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! -Tony

I'm pretty new to surf fishing, this is my first year. I have caught few cats & no rays because I have made sure my floats stay at the hook & keep it up off bottom. This is the best tip for new surf fisherpeople. Can't wait to get my hands on some gum.

@FishGum

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Awesome tip! Lol Thanks for another great video stay blessed my friend!

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Awesome video man

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jacob! -Tony

Nice tip Brother,,good underwater tutorial... thanks for sharing Blessings

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Magic Man! -Tony

Great Video!

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Big thumbs up buddy great upload

Interesting idea. Have to give this a try. Have not caught a pomp since the beginning of summer. Camt wait till they start moving through again

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! It’s going to be a very nice fall run!

great info

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend!

Welcome back Tony. You look well rested. Great tip. Have you tried adding a float to a rig with Frank's fly?

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

No I have not but I will try for sure!

Amazing videos Tony! A lot of scientific information, explains fish behavior. I'm curious about the camera that you use for underwater videos. I love the footage and I love seeing nature, can you share what little camera you use and how you attach it to your rigs? By the way, I'm a subscriber, I love your content!

Did this trick mainly to keep crabs from stealing my bait..😂😂.. Great Video and Tip Tony!!

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

See man you are WAY ahead of me in your thinking! Good stuff!

Very nice!

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so muc!

Great footage. Good to have you back! How do you tie that rig? It looks like it could be done pretty easily as a sort of reverse pompano rig. Put the weight on the dropper loop and the hook down where you put the weight.

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

The one in the video was really long! I’m working on a floating Carolina Rig which will suspend the back higher in the water column. I’ll do some videos of rigs I have been trying.

Good stuff brother.

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Hey Tony! I’m a little behind responding but that was a great tip. Thanks for the info and thanks to Pompano Brownie for coming up with that! I haven’t been able to get to the beach to fish this year due to buying a house and some family stuff but I’ll get out there one of these days lol. Thanks to this, I have some work to do to my rigs. God bless my friend!

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Man! I feel behind with a ton of good and tough family stuff! I’ll be praying for you brother! The tough thing going on is that I taking on the financial burden of my sisters home until it sells. The neighbors are making it hard for me to sell! They parked a camper in front of the house! Argh!

@Echo7Seven

4 жыл бұрын

I feel you there. My wife’s family just sold her grandparents’ house and we’ve been moving their things out so it’s been physically and emotionally taxing on everyone. Thanks for the prayers and I’ll be praying for you as well!

This is genius!

Small things can become BIG THINGS if not corrected! Thank You. Captain Carpman

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Yep! The camera does not lie!

Good video

When I lived in central US.."let's go catch some catfish. Now I live in Florida..."hate these damn catfish"

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Lol! 100% True! -Tony

@capeheartriz

4 жыл бұрын

@@FishGum water quality indicator....move /leave when they are thick...they love dirty water,,,we don't see them in clean water here on the east coast

I just walked through my kitchen, picked up toothpicks and put them in my tackle bag. Thanks Tony!

It makes sense i use them bass fishing to pin bullet weights in place. Thanks

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nathan for watching! God bless you brother!

@nathangagnon701

4 жыл бұрын

@@FishGum needing prayer as i live in Vero Beach Florida withe Dorian at our doorstep.

Thanx a lot dude !

Great tip, nice to know. How about more video's of failed casts so we can learn why it was a failed hookup?

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

I’ll work some of those into the next few vids!

Muito bom esse conselho, a isca tem que estar na posição certa

I make all my pomp. Rigs with a 4 - 6 inch droppers, and a 18 inch anchor point. So it's 12 - 18 inches off the bottom and the hooks never float close the bottom.

@FishGum

3 жыл бұрын

Nice

This is great! What I had been doing was to tale a small paintbrush with plasti-dip and simply painting the end of the float holding it in place and not inhibiting the floating action. I use the same color as the float when I use the plasti-dip. I think the toothpick may work better. My only problem is there aren’t enough Pompano on N.C. Beaches. There are almost never any of the size you catch on the Gulf.

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it is different up there for sure! However it may keep the crabs and stingrays off too. Thanks for the comment! -Tony

Cool vid man! New purpose for toothpicks!

Wait to try out the new product

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend! -Tony

Good video and tip. You can also thread a Rubber band into where you shoved the toothpick into, Is how I peg my weight when bass fishing. Looking forward to more videos!

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip and for watching!

A toothpick!! Awesome. I make my drops 6 inches long and have caught rays etc... now l know what l was, repeat, was doing wrong. Thanks. Have a great labor day weekend. Cheers.

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

I know it’s crazy to see this on underwater camera! It makes us all better fishermen! I would not have started using toothpicks had I not see what’s was happening underwater! Can’t wait to learn more! You have a great weekend too!

Full Support 🔥

WOW! Tony, I better buy a box of toothpicks before there's a run on them!👍 Great tip! Tight Lines 🍀👍😎

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

For Real!

I use a small piece of silicone tube too do the same effect on my pulley rigs

I'm going to try this

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

I hope it helps!

Thanks for the idea of coloring weights and hooks. With lacquer nail polish, a mix of two colors, I'm putting on 'conch pink' to my hooks, beads, floats and sinkers. I'm looking for 'Mole Shrimp Yellow'. If we're going to throw colors let the colors be agreeable.

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

I love those names thats gotta work! -Tony

simple tip with big results

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! -Tony

Kindly make a video on how to make under water camera rig and what camera you used. Thanks

problem solved. now i know why i catch stingray everytime. Thanks heaps!!!

@FishGum

3 жыл бұрын

You welcome!

Been doing it years in freshwater but it never occured to me to use it in saltwater, thanks Tony.

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

These underwater vids help me so much!

Do have one question? Whe. Using the tooth pick nethod. Is that float too small for shrimp. In other words., would the shrimp be too heavy and pull the float to the bottom ornwould it float as well.

I’m in Alabama, are you fishing at Orange Beach near us? Thanks for tip 🙌🏼

@FishGum

3 жыл бұрын

In they vid yes

Hi, can you teach how to set up a camera on a rig like this? I really want to see what my area looks like

I am in the N/E and we have porgy, and I use a float rig from wine corks and a T knot. Maybe this will work for you?

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve never tried the the T-knot. We do use floats though

Do you use a sinker with this rig if so what sizes sinker should I use thank you

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

I use 4 oz pyramids with every rig

Freshwater catfishing rattle floats are common but better if you separate your float and bait/bait about 2-4 inches. Tooth picks are cheap work well. Looking forward in seeing FishGum on the store shelves. Tight lines and God speed

@FishGum

4 жыл бұрын

Man thanks so much! I would love to see FishGum right beside FISHBITES on day! -Tony

Good video. I was fishing last weekend on st George island and seriously got like 21 catfish. Most were 5 inches long. Never seen anything like it. Awful. Got one pompano that was too small and one whiting that was too small.