Don't know how else to reply and thank you but here... thank you for the beautiful comment on my comment on Dr. Zelman's post. It means SO much! The care you gave will always be appreciated. My father thought so much of you and your team. FYI - yesterday was his birthday - nice timing! :) Love the videos here too! THANK YOU!
@DanEvan15 күн бұрын
@@bawstinredsawxfaenfohreva1827 Oh it was my crew and myself’s absolute pleasure. We may be the busiest department on cape, the 2nd lowest paid, but we take such absolute pride in serving our community, and we are not arm chair firefighters. If we aren’t on a call we are actively training in all areas of both EMS medical and fire every day. It’s people like you that give us the continued motivation to be the absolute very best we can be so that we may provide the most comprehensive level of care, both emotionally and physically. We preach the importance of “bedside manner” and treating every patient as though they were family and I’m so proud to be part of that tradition. Please tell your father Happy Birthday from all of us at YFD! I hope it was a wonderful day for him and his incredibly supportive family. A support system like the one you have provided makes all the difference in recovering from a traumatic experience like that and I just couldn’t be happier that your father is happy and healthy and getting to spend another birthday surrounded by his loved ones! Thank you SO very much for your support! Regards, FF/Paramedic Kenny YFD
@JCB517Ай бұрын
Hey Dan, just had a question on how you like the Maxquatro braid. I’ve been trying to pick between that and cortland masterbraid. Just wanted to get your preference on it.
@DanEvanАй бұрын
I think for an all around canal setup maxcuatro 50lb (40lb diameter) is awesome if you want to pay the money. It’s 0.32mm in diameter. That or Daiwa Samurai 55lb (0.36mm) are both awesome. The Daiwa is round and maintains its roundness so it doesn’t bite into the spool. Couldn’t go wrong either way.
@JCB517Ай бұрын
@@DanEvan I wanted to diawa samurai stuff but it’s so god damn expensive now😂, might have to check out the maxcuatro PP stuff it does seem like some pretty nice braid.
@DanEvanАй бұрын
@@JCB517 it’s nice for no other reason than the diameter to lb test ratio. It’s only a 4 carrier braid so it’s a bit louder but 50lb seems like it’s 30 in your hand and you will see the results casting and how easily your jig gets to the bottom
@JCB517Ай бұрын
@@DanEvancool I’ll definitely will be going with the maxcuatro then, casting distance was what I was worried about but now that Ik 50 casts like 30lb I will definitely be getting it. Thanks for the help man.
@JCB517Ай бұрын
@@DanEvanhave you ever had any problems with the maxcuatro biting into the spool?
@JCB517Ай бұрын
Hey man, did you make those final lures yourself? The ones that are really heavy duty.
@DanEvanАй бұрын
I did, yes.
@JCB517Ай бұрын
Do you ever sell them? I would love to buy one off you.
@DanEvanАй бұрын
@@JCB517 I’ve made hundreds of lures and only ever sold one. I usually make them and give them to friends as I’m just a hobbyist level builder
@JCB517Ай бұрын
@@DanEvan cool totally understandable, it is a time consuming hobby I want to get into myself someday but for now I’m more focused on catching big fish😂. If you ever plan on making more I would love to buy one off you and I would pay a lot cuz those are some heavy duty lures.
@DanEvanАй бұрын
@@JCB517 yeah man I started building plugs about 12 years ago for no other reason than I was tired of inferior lures getting ripped to pieces by canal fish. Even through wired plugs having their cheap swivels torn out, or the tail wrap ripped through the side of the plug. Let me tell you it’s a futile fucking enterprise that very few people make money off of unless it’s your full time gig and without the right mentor it can drive you nuts haha. I’m terrified to even think about how much money I’ve spent testing so many different things from epoxy to paint to terminal tackle but the stuff I’m producing now I’d have no problem throwing at 400lb bluefin tuna. I’ve made lures for guys fishing for giant trevally in Australia and used 2.4mm 316 marine grade stainless wire, 5/0 1180lb Spro swivels, 400lb split rings, and a top coat of about 20 coats of automotive clear and 5-6 coats of epoxy and they’ve held up against the meanest fish on the planet no problem.
@bgoat2232 ай бұрын
love the videos..hope to see some videos soon!
@tigerbrown67995 ай бұрын
Just got my 11ft odm jigster midnight edition Question what you use to protect your finger
@DanEvan5 ай бұрын
Aquaskinz finger shield I think it’s called
@omarsheriffkaptan5 ай бұрын
The only thing I dislike about this video is, I can’t get your plugs. Each view reminds me I don’t have any but I will keep looking for you till I find you to build some for me.
@DJARULES5 ай бұрын
'This will be my last video of canal fishing for a while...Beyond the fact that I dont feel there is much value to these videos...' It's 2024 and 4:10 am. I created a playlist of your fishing videos and have been watching for almost 5 hours only to read this. This tells me you have no idea how nuch of a blessing and education resource you are to some of us. I blame us because we don't do a good job giving you feedback.
@gkhin19906 ай бұрын
What's your preferred line color choice?
@DanEvan4 ай бұрын
For the canal? Honestly just anything that’s not super high viz….moss green, white, powerpro light blue etc….I fish longer leaders than most so line color isn’t nearly as important as the line itself, and its characteristics.
@bluefishogre7 ай бұрын
what a setup man!
@omarsheriffkaptan8 ай бұрын
I am still waiting to start ordering your plugs. I am interested in the Bone, Blue clad, Pink and White with pearl scale and the White with blue eyes.
@omarsheriffkaptan10 ай бұрын
Dan, been trying to get hold of you for a while now. Are you not using your IG account?
@DanEvan10 ай бұрын
Sorry man, I just never go on there. What can I do for you? I apologize, just never been a big social media guy
@omarsheriffkaptan10 ай бұрын
@@DanEvan I saw your plugs and instantly fell in love with them. I’ve been dreaming about them since and till I have them in my bag, I will know no peace. I fervently and humbly ask you build some for me. I’ll pay.
@DanEvan10 ай бұрын
@@omarsheriffkaptan yeah man so I haven’t done much building lately if you notice my account. And I also have never sold a plug in my life. They’re usually just gifts for friends. I’m working on something big though that I want to be the one they remember me for. When that comes to fruition I’ll let you know but the process of creating new stuff this complex is tedious and takes time
@omarsheriffkaptan10 ай бұрын
@@DanEvan That’s fair, my friend. Please let’s keep in touch. I will surely buy your plugs if you decide to make the leap into the market. Whatever the case, I MUST have a couple of your plugs in my bag. I will wait patiently and be praying you find the time and energy to unleash that big thing. Take all the time you need to make it a memorable one. You have my support 🙌🏾
@omarsheriffkaptan10 ай бұрын
So what happened to you Dan? You are nowhere to be found.
@omarsheriffkaptan10 ай бұрын
Goo goo man plugs by Glen are my go to. I have a room full of them.
@striperking608311 ай бұрын
Nice catches but not the best fights with that ultra heavy setup
@DanEvan11 ай бұрын
It was the fact that the tide was at a transition point and the current had not yet picked up. Those same fish with 4-5 knots of current at their backs, and they’re hyper oxygenated are a completely different animal than slack tide and the heavy setup is not only to stop them from ultimately taking you to the bottom which is a graveyard of crap that will bust you off, but it’s also to make sure I’m not stopping guys downtide from casting for 20 minutes because I’m using an inappropriate setup for the canal. I also don’t want to over exhaust the fish, and because after fishing there for 20 years, and getting my fair share of ass kickings on lighter setups, I decided nobody cares about the fish you almost caught. When I’m in the open surf I use a 10’ ODM evolution rated 3/4-5 oz, moderate action rod, a VS150 with 30lb braid and 40lb leader. The video posted before this one on my channel shows what a 40lb striper with the current at is back can do and that’s an even heavier setup.
@ATREZ0123 Жыл бұрын
Great Job! We see the big fish. Now let's try to keep it alive, please. They say when big fish like that are caught at least 50% die after release. Thank you for taking us along
@loucat27792 ай бұрын
You should never lift a big bass up like that, too much stress on the organs. Get a quick measure and let her go. LengthxLenghtx length divide by 2200, that's the weight.
@atlanticyak2069 Жыл бұрын
Way overpriced on all his lures. Sure he's old & not able to keep up W/demand due to exceptional quality/craftsmanship but unless the lure comes with a 60lb bass attached, it's price dont hold up in weight. Others have set the market and thus he followed suit.. Sure I understand but there's no justifiable reason from a consumer's perspective that I can see. Unless it's just art! Collect'em & put'em on the wall. No thanks. I'm here to catch fish not join the " work more 2 to pay 4 plugs club"
@DanEvan Жыл бұрын
So I assume you’re referring to Mike’s lures…..the first ditch witch I ever bought was $25. When I made this video a ditch witch was priced at $32 and would be in stock for 2 months. The demand went up and the price has gradually gone up with it, and it still doesn’t stop the guy (who is 71) from making his best work to date, and it hasn’t stopped people from cleaning out the store in 2 minutes flat. Just don’t buy them lol. It’s rare I get one these days but I’m happy for Mike getting the credit he deserves. And people don’t realize Mike puts a ton of money back into fishing and conservation.
@malonesoutdoors7205 Жыл бұрын
Great action. Greta shots. And even better fishing! 🤙 keep them ip
@Goodbye00000 Жыл бұрын
Hey Dan how do to catch these fish?!
@FishingZebra Жыл бұрын
Gave you a thumbs up for that Bass almost bringing you in at 9:00 mark xD nice work. I can't wait till the canal heats up like that!
@Jasonthemexican123 Жыл бұрын
love the video keep up the good work!
@stripervince1 Жыл бұрын
Real nice, great job. Great rod / reel combo
@bobbylee3567 Жыл бұрын
Has anyone here tried the Century Surf Machine rods? I picked one up a few weeks ago at the last Convention in Rhode Island. It’s the 10’ 3/4-4 oz model. Never used one and don’t even know what the rod is built to do. The only description of the action is Variable according to Century. Thing feels like a surgeons instrument though! Super light!
@DanEvan Жыл бұрын
Yes I have fished 3 different ones
@bobbylee3567 Жыл бұрын
@@DanEvan how were they
@DanEvan Жыл бұрын
@@bobbylee3567 they were solid rods, honestly my favorite one was a 9’6 1/2-2 oz. The 12’ 2-8 didn’t like to throw anything under 4 oz, the 11’3 1-6 was a bit soft but the rods themselves are awesome
@bobbylee3567 Жыл бұрын
@@DanEvan I’ll have to look into these BH rods now. Thanks for your response.
@stripervince1 Жыл бұрын
Absolute killer beautiful rig. Nice fish
@DanEvan Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words brother!! 🙏
@colezimmerman3600 Жыл бұрын
Was this stock bottom end?
@DanEvan Жыл бұрын
Yeah it was stock bottom end for this….never experienced a failure because the truck was probably only making a legitimate 550hp, 1100lb ft of torque…..but the difference between a stock trans/converter vs the limitless diesel built trans with tcm tuning in terms of getting the power to the ground with no loss felt like the truck had another 100hp to the wheels….I eventually did a mild build with carillo rods, mahle pistons, socal beehive valve train, 10mm pump, 60% overs, and a Danville 68 and some other odds and ends. I built this truck from the ground up though. The front end would be good for a full blown 2.6 pull truck, grizzly locker rear (massively regretted that)
@liampoirier Жыл бұрын
was that leveled or lifted
@johnrinehart4927 Жыл бұрын
If you make some of those in Bunker and mackerel I bet you I would buy 4 or five of them
@DanEvan Жыл бұрын
The problem I’ve found is that I go so god damn past what’s necessary in terms of the build strength, paint used, wire, hardware, terminal tackle, clearcoat etc. that the price would be too high for me to be comfortable
@kadekeyes9003 Жыл бұрын
Do you sell any you make ?
@aniketbelgaonkar4870 Жыл бұрын
Okay I was watching you other video and have posted this question there but decided to post here too. Don't want to post on every single video of yours I watch lol. So the question is , when do you throw topwater plugs for stripe bass ? And when should you not throw top water plugs ? I guess my question would be same for heavy swimbait jigs. When and when not to throw swimbait jigs ? Thanks !
@DanEvan Жыл бұрын
Throw topwater plugs at first light or if fish or showing on the surface. Otherwise I’m usually always jigging a heavy paddle tail
@aniketbelgaonkar4870 Жыл бұрын
Do you use top water lures only when you see then busting at the surface ? What factors do you take into consideration when throwing a topwater plug ?
@aniketbelgaonkar4870 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. How long do those lures cast ? Do you get a more than 100 yards on it ?
@DanEvan Жыл бұрын
Thanks man. And it all depends on the lure, but I make longcast pencils with a certain shape and weight that I tested in an open field with 3 of the guys who were testing the lures and with an 11’ jigster, 14k Stella, and 50lb super slick to a 40”60lb fluoro leader, the 4.5 oz pencil cast between 120-135 yards depending on the person. With a 12’ 2-8 black hole striped bass special, 14k Stella, 40lb maxcuatro to 48” of 80lb fluoro leader I was able to cast that same pencil 153 yards.
@michaellynch1930 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Dan, For taking the time to review a new line of rods coming out in the market. I appreciate the time you take to use this equipment before I rip my finger off. See you out there in the Spring.
@DanEvan Жыл бұрын
This is definitely a “how to” guide on severing your fingertip haha. I still watch this though and am amazed at how much sack that bloody rod has. I had a 12’ custom sharking rod made paired with the old 8000 Saltiga expedition and I’ve yet to find the end of its power on sharks up to 250lbs
@kanen1892 Жыл бұрын
Sup Dan what do you think about the slingshot 1328 by century rod paired with a 2020 Saltiga 10k for the canal ?
@DanEvan Жыл бұрын
I think that would make for a great all around setup. I’d personally go for the 14k as it’s the same size as the 10k with a bigger spool and I think it would match better with the 11’ 1328. I had the 1328 before they introduced graphene into the rod blanks and the difference is night and day. The new one with graphene is such a better rod. The rod is kind of a Jack of all trades, master of none. It’s going to throw pencils 3-4 oz, 9” magic swimmers, stick shadds, and if you’re using paddle tail jigs it’s going to be fine with everything up to a 5 oz savage. The SS1329 is more of a dedicated jig stick. Same with the Paiva Century rod. But yeah for a single all around setup the 1328 with either a 14k or 10k saltiga, a high quality 50lb braid and 60lb fluoro leader will be an awesome setup.
@kanen1892 Жыл бұрын
@@DanEvan thanks Dan appreciate it only reason I got the 10k I got it for a steal $600 brand new of fb market from a local guy lol
@DanEvan Жыл бұрын
@@kanen1892 oh then fish the shit out of it, it’s more than enough reel and thats an awesome price.
@Aron_J Жыл бұрын
No shit i didnt know this video was the you. Ive had this video saved forever Perfect example of lbz rev limiter 🤘🏼
@Aron_J Жыл бұрын
I have all the same mods except the high flow kit and manifolds sadly lol thats the next purchase
@DanEvan Жыл бұрын
The one thing I wouldn’t get if I could have done it all over again would be the grizzly locker. It’s just not necessary for a daily driver street truck and the stock G80 diff is fine unless you have a dedicated work stock puller or drag race. I had to lock down my longhorn fab HD traction bars to eliminate the wheel hop that comes with the locker.
@DanEvan Жыл бұрын
Oh and don’t ever get rid of your LBZ. I miss mine like you wouldn’t believe and want to drive my L5P off a cliff
@Aron_J Жыл бұрын
@@DanEvan i fully rebuilt my rear end with New Nitro Gear ring and pinion and I installed there Helical Worm gear locker. Its like the detroit tru track i love it. Performs amazing and i also have the longhorn fab traction bars lol and i wont get rid of it. Go to much time and money into it man lol. I used to have a Brand new 2016 duramax denali i bought off the lot with 5 miles on it. Did all these exact same mods to that. But registration for it in California when i lived there was $1000 a year and i kept having a couple factory electrical issues. So i solf that truck and bought my lbz with 70k original miles and have been buildin it sense
@maikp5505 Жыл бұрын
Bro your drag is too tight.
@DanEvan Жыл бұрын
Solid advice
@Aron_J Жыл бұрын
The first 3 seconds sounded insane like 6k rpm lol
@DanEvan Жыл бұрын
Haha….5k thanks to socal diesel valve train and heads and Danville max effort “fuck it” tune 5 and TCM tuning…..think I spun a stock rod bearing about 2 days after this video 😂
@Aron_J Жыл бұрын
@@DanEvan thats bad ass id love some soCal diesel heads with those beehive valve springs. I also have Danville built trans tunes. My tune 5 gets down but not as much as yours lol i wish i had more money right now to Build my engine lol. Ive revved 4610rpms as per my cts2 monitor records lol but that was just neutral revving it for some people at Rod Run in pigeon forge tn
@zach6383 Жыл бұрын
Dan it's time to give these idiots at the ASMFC an earful on how shit of a Job they are doing managing the striped bass
@SRTKOVA Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video.
@ogi-9346 Жыл бұрын
Insanity wow all trophy stripers on topwater that's unbelievable. I went to the canal last week and I only catched couple little guys even using big jigs and 8" guppy pencil popper. When is usally the best month for fishing the canal
@voodoobushcraft6914 Жыл бұрын
I hate "fishermen" who watch an angler land a fish then demand you give it to them instead of releasing it like hey buddy if you've got a rod and reel you are more than able to feed yourself don't try and feed off me like some parasite piss off - awesome video love your content big love from Australia.
@DanEvan Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks man appreciate the kind words
@wish2fish37 Жыл бұрын
Dan…No knew videos coming out on the ditch.?I was there last week and fished a few mornings and picked up one blue and a schoolie and that’s it.Using the the ODM 3 to 8 oz rod you recommended.Only saw surface action that one morning.
@DanEvan Жыл бұрын
Besides early June the ditch has absolutely sucked. All the Macks stayed out in deep water off Stellwagon, and all the pogies pushed through and the stripers have just been staying with them, oceanic sand eels, and butterfish offshore. Surfcasting from the ditch has been about as bad as I can remember and I’ve fished it and lived 2 minutes away for 15 plus years now.
@wish2fish37 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for getting back to me. All those Mavkrel lures I bought may be a waste of money for now anyway
@wish2fish37 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for getting back to me. All those Mavkrel lures I bought may be a waste of money for now anyway
@wish2fish37 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for getting back to me. All those Mavkrel lures I bought may be a waste of money for now anyway
@wish2fish37 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for getting back to me. All those Mavkrel lures I bought may be a waste of money for now anyway
@Johnsfishing86 Жыл бұрын
Nice videos man! Hope to get over to the canal for a trip next year! 🤞
@gareginnzdah3978 Жыл бұрын
Damn bro I’m waiting for some more content it’s been a minute and I know the canal is on fire 🔥 right now
@pescadoresdeoklahoma87 Жыл бұрын
Where I can get those top water lures??
@DanEvan Жыл бұрын
I left links in the video description for most of the builders sir.
@pescadoresdeoklahoma87 Жыл бұрын
@@DanEvan tanks
@DanEvan Жыл бұрын
@@pescadoresdeoklahoma87 🤙🏼
@michaelgrimsley1112 жыл бұрын
beautiful rock.
@michaelfarrell89622 жыл бұрын
That rod setup costs more than my car
@DanEvan2 жыл бұрын
Must be quite the hotrod
@l_ogi_l20392 жыл бұрын
Those were cows How will you recommend jig the canal ? I watch people doing slow with aggressive pulls, and other people doing fast without being aggressive on the pulls ?
@DanEvan2 жыл бұрын
So I’d say it all depends on the type of jig you’re using. Paddle tail, rat tail (straight tail), bucktail (feather dressed or sparse), diamond jig (metals)? I fish them all differently due to their sink rates and characteristics in the current so if you can give me what you’re throwing, I’d be happy to give you my input. Cheers man, and thank you.
@l_ogi_l20392 жыл бұрын
@@DanEvan hello man, I usally use algags jigs and savage gear saneeld jigs. I don't fish the canal very often but I would like to get an idea on how to jigs with them
@DanEvan2 жыл бұрын
@@l_ogi_l2039 So those are both paddletail style jigs. Those can be fished a number of different ways. What rod are you using for jigging the canal?
@l_ogi_l20392 жыл бұрын
@@DanEvan I'm using a tsunami airwave elite 11'4 extra heavy 4-8 oz
@DanEvan2 жыл бұрын
@@l_ogi_l2039 So I would fish those jigs two ways if I were you. One would be like drifting a trout fly and just swinging it just off the bottom in the current. Just know that once it gets past you in the tide that paddle tail is going to make the bait rise so slow your retrieve down. Also don’t always try to make the longest cast. Try a fan pattern of long, medium and short casts. As far as yanking it off the bottom I just don’t think it’s necessary with a paddletail. You can lift the rod or snap it off the bottom quickly but anything more exaggerated than that is just yanking the jig out of the strike zone imo
@bhunter38502 жыл бұрын
Your videos are awesome! Haven’t seen any new videos from you in awhile. Are you still fishing the ditch?
@DanEvan4 ай бұрын
I’ll always be fishing the ditch brother. And I probably have enough content filmed to make 10 great videos, but once my channel started getting over 100k, I couldn’t help but think I was part of the problem on those days where the place was shoulder. But the canal will always be so special to me. Caught my first keeper there 28 years ago, caught my first fish over 30lbs on a plug I made, got my first landbased 50 there etc.
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Don't know how else to reply and thank you but here... thank you for the beautiful comment on my comment on Dr. Zelman's post. It means SO much! The care you gave will always be appreciated. My father thought so much of you and your team. FYI - yesterday was his birthday - nice timing! :) Love the videos here too! THANK YOU!
@@bawstinredsawxfaenfohreva1827 Oh it was my crew and myself’s absolute pleasure. We may be the busiest department on cape, the 2nd lowest paid, but we take such absolute pride in serving our community, and we are not arm chair firefighters. If we aren’t on a call we are actively training in all areas of both EMS medical and fire every day. It’s people like you that give us the continued motivation to be the absolute very best we can be so that we may provide the most comprehensive level of care, both emotionally and physically. We preach the importance of “bedside manner” and treating every patient as though they were family and I’m so proud to be part of that tradition. Please tell your father Happy Birthday from all of us at YFD! I hope it was a wonderful day for him and his incredibly supportive family. A support system like the one you have provided makes all the difference in recovering from a traumatic experience like that and I just couldn’t be happier that your father is happy and healthy and getting to spend another birthday surrounded by his loved ones! Thank you SO very much for your support! Regards, FF/Paramedic Kenny YFD
Hey Dan, just had a question on how you like the Maxquatro braid. I’ve been trying to pick between that and cortland masterbraid. Just wanted to get your preference on it.
I think for an all around canal setup maxcuatro 50lb (40lb diameter) is awesome if you want to pay the money. It’s 0.32mm in diameter. That or Daiwa Samurai 55lb (0.36mm) are both awesome. The Daiwa is round and maintains its roundness so it doesn’t bite into the spool. Couldn’t go wrong either way.
@@DanEvan I wanted to diawa samurai stuff but it’s so god damn expensive now😂, might have to check out the maxcuatro PP stuff it does seem like some pretty nice braid.
@@JCB517 it’s nice for no other reason than the diameter to lb test ratio. It’s only a 4 carrier braid so it’s a bit louder but 50lb seems like it’s 30 in your hand and you will see the results casting and how easily your jig gets to the bottom
@@DanEvancool I’ll definitely will be going with the maxcuatro then, casting distance was what I was worried about but now that Ik 50 casts like 30lb I will definitely be getting it. Thanks for the help man.
@@DanEvanhave you ever had any problems with the maxcuatro biting into the spool?
Hey man, did you make those final lures yourself? The ones that are really heavy duty.
I did, yes.
Do you ever sell them? I would love to buy one off you.
@@JCB517 I’ve made hundreds of lures and only ever sold one. I usually make them and give them to friends as I’m just a hobbyist level builder
@@DanEvan cool totally understandable, it is a time consuming hobby I want to get into myself someday but for now I’m more focused on catching big fish😂. If you ever plan on making more I would love to buy one off you and I would pay a lot cuz those are some heavy duty lures.
@@JCB517 yeah man I started building plugs about 12 years ago for no other reason than I was tired of inferior lures getting ripped to pieces by canal fish. Even through wired plugs having their cheap swivels torn out, or the tail wrap ripped through the side of the plug. Let me tell you it’s a futile fucking enterprise that very few people make money off of unless it’s your full time gig and without the right mentor it can drive you nuts haha. I’m terrified to even think about how much money I’ve spent testing so many different things from epoxy to paint to terminal tackle but the stuff I’m producing now I’d have no problem throwing at 400lb bluefin tuna. I’ve made lures for guys fishing for giant trevally in Australia and used 2.4mm 316 marine grade stainless wire, 5/0 1180lb Spro swivels, 400lb split rings, and a top coat of about 20 coats of automotive clear and 5-6 coats of epoxy and they’ve held up against the meanest fish on the planet no problem.
love the videos..hope to see some videos soon!
Just got my 11ft odm jigster midnight edition Question what you use to protect your finger
Aquaskinz finger shield I think it’s called
The only thing I dislike about this video is, I can’t get your plugs. Each view reminds me I don’t have any but I will keep looking for you till I find you to build some for me.
'This will be my last video of canal fishing for a while...Beyond the fact that I dont feel there is much value to these videos...' It's 2024 and 4:10 am. I created a playlist of your fishing videos and have been watching for almost 5 hours only to read this. This tells me you have no idea how nuch of a blessing and education resource you are to some of us. I blame us because we don't do a good job giving you feedback.
What's your preferred line color choice?
For the canal? Honestly just anything that’s not super high viz….moss green, white, powerpro light blue etc….I fish longer leaders than most so line color isn’t nearly as important as the line itself, and its characteristics.
what a setup man!
I am still waiting to start ordering your plugs. I am interested in the Bone, Blue clad, Pink and White with pearl scale and the White with blue eyes.
Dan, been trying to get hold of you for a while now. Are you not using your IG account?
Sorry man, I just never go on there. What can I do for you? I apologize, just never been a big social media guy
@@DanEvan I saw your plugs and instantly fell in love with them. I’ve been dreaming about them since and till I have them in my bag, I will know no peace. I fervently and humbly ask you build some for me. I’ll pay.
@@omarsheriffkaptan yeah man so I haven’t done much building lately if you notice my account. And I also have never sold a plug in my life. They’re usually just gifts for friends. I’m working on something big though that I want to be the one they remember me for. When that comes to fruition I’ll let you know but the process of creating new stuff this complex is tedious and takes time
@@DanEvan That’s fair, my friend. Please let’s keep in touch. I will surely buy your plugs if you decide to make the leap into the market. Whatever the case, I MUST have a couple of your plugs in my bag. I will wait patiently and be praying you find the time and energy to unleash that big thing. Take all the time you need to make it a memorable one. You have my support 🙌🏾
So what happened to you Dan? You are nowhere to be found.
Goo goo man plugs by Glen are my go to. I have a room full of them.
Nice catches but not the best fights with that ultra heavy setup
It was the fact that the tide was at a transition point and the current had not yet picked up. Those same fish with 4-5 knots of current at their backs, and they’re hyper oxygenated are a completely different animal than slack tide and the heavy setup is not only to stop them from ultimately taking you to the bottom which is a graveyard of crap that will bust you off, but it’s also to make sure I’m not stopping guys downtide from casting for 20 minutes because I’m using an inappropriate setup for the canal. I also don’t want to over exhaust the fish, and because after fishing there for 20 years, and getting my fair share of ass kickings on lighter setups, I decided nobody cares about the fish you almost caught. When I’m in the open surf I use a 10’ ODM evolution rated 3/4-5 oz, moderate action rod, a VS150 with 30lb braid and 40lb leader. The video posted before this one on my channel shows what a 40lb striper with the current at is back can do and that’s an even heavier setup.
Great Job! We see the big fish. Now let's try to keep it alive, please. They say when big fish like that are caught at least 50% die after release. Thank you for taking us along
You should never lift a big bass up like that, too much stress on the organs. Get a quick measure and let her go. LengthxLenghtx length divide by 2200, that's the weight.
Way overpriced on all his lures. Sure he's old & not able to keep up W/demand due to exceptional quality/craftsmanship but unless the lure comes with a 60lb bass attached, it's price dont hold up in weight. Others have set the market and thus he followed suit.. Sure I understand but there's no justifiable reason from a consumer's perspective that I can see. Unless it's just art! Collect'em & put'em on the wall. No thanks. I'm here to catch fish not join the " work more 2 to pay 4 plugs club"
So I assume you’re referring to Mike’s lures…..the first ditch witch I ever bought was $25. When I made this video a ditch witch was priced at $32 and would be in stock for 2 months. The demand went up and the price has gradually gone up with it, and it still doesn’t stop the guy (who is 71) from making his best work to date, and it hasn’t stopped people from cleaning out the store in 2 minutes flat. Just don’t buy them lol. It’s rare I get one these days but I’m happy for Mike getting the credit he deserves. And people don’t realize Mike puts a ton of money back into fishing and conservation.
Great action. Greta shots. And even better fishing! 🤙 keep them ip
Hey Dan how do to catch these fish?!
Gave you a thumbs up for that Bass almost bringing you in at 9:00 mark xD nice work. I can't wait till the canal heats up like that!
love the video keep up the good work!
Real nice, great job. Great rod / reel combo
Has anyone here tried the Century Surf Machine rods? I picked one up a few weeks ago at the last Convention in Rhode Island. It’s the 10’ 3/4-4 oz model. Never used one and don’t even know what the rod is built to do. The only description of the action is Variable according to Century. Thing feels like a surgeons instrument though! Super light!
Yes I have fished 3 different ones
@@DanEvan how were they
@@bobbylee3567 they were solid rods, honestly my favorite one was a 9’6 1/2-2 oz. The 12’ 2-8 didn’t like to throw anything under 4 oz, the 11’3 1-6 was a bit soft but the rods themselves are awesome
@@DanEvan I’ll have to look into these BH rods now. Thanks for your response.
Absolute killer beautiful rig. Nice fish
Thank you for the kind words brother!! 🙏
Was this stock bottom end?
Yeah it was stock bottom end for this….never experienced a failure because the truck was probably only making a legitimate 550hp, 1100lb ft of torque…..but the difference between a stock trans/converter vs the limitless diesel built trans with tcm tuning in terms of getting the power to the ground with no loss felt like the truck had another 100hp to the wheels….I eventually did a mild build with carillo rods, mahle pistons, socal beehive valve train, 10mm pump, 60% overs, and a Danville 68 and some other odds and ends. I built this truck from the ground up though. The front end would be good for a full blown 2.6 pull truck, grizzly locker rear (massively regretted that)
was that leveled or lifted
If you make some of those in Bunker and mackerel I bet you I would buy 4 or five of them
The problem I’ve found is that I go so god damn past what’s necessary in terms of the build strength, paint used, wire, hardware, terminal tackle, clearcoat etc. that the price would be too high for me to be comfortable
Do you sell any you make ?
Okay I was watching you other video and have posted this question there but decided to post here too. Don't want to post on every single video of yours I watch lol. So the question is , when do you throw topwater plugs for stripe bass ? And when should you not throw top water plugs ? I guess my question would be same for heavy swimbait jigs. When and when not to throw swimbait jigs ? Thanks !
Throw topwater plugs at first light or if fish or showing on the surface. Otherwise I’m usually always jigging a heavy paddle tail
Do you use top water lures only when you see then busting at the surface ? What factors do you take into consideration when throwing a topwater plug ?
Awesome video. How long do those lures cast ? Do you get a more than 100 yards on it ?
Thanks man. And it all depends on the lure, but I make longcast pencils with a certain shape and weight that I tested in an open field with 3 of the guys who were testing the lures and with an 11’ jigster, 14k Stella, and 50lb super slick to a 40”60lb fluoro leader, the 4.5 oz pencil cast between 120-135 yards depending on the person. With a 12’ 2-8 black hole striped bass special, 14k Stella, 40lb maxcuatro to 48” of 80lb fluoro leader I was able to cast that same pencil 153 yards.
Thank you Dan, For taking the time to review a new line of rods coming out in the market. I appreciate the time you take to use this equipment before I rip my finger off. See you out there in the Spring.
This is definitely a “how to” guide on severing your fingertip haha. I still watch this though and am amazed at how much sack that bloody rod has. I had a 12’ custom sharking rod made paired with the old 8000 Saltiga expedition and I’ve yet to find the end of its power on sharks up to 250lbs
Sup Dan what do you think about the slingshot 1328 by century rod paired with a 2020 Saltiga 10k for the canal ?
I think that would make for a great all around setup. I’d personally go for the 14k as it’s the same size as the 10k with a bigger spool and I think it would match better with the 11’ 1328. I had the 1328 before they introduced graphene into the rod blanks and the difference is night and day. The new one with graphene is such a better rod. The rod is kind of a Jack of all trades, master of none. It’s going to throw pencils 3-4 oz, 9” magic swimmers, stick shadds, and if you’re using paddle tail jigs it’s going to be fine with everything up to a 5 oz savage. The SS1329 is more of a dedicated jig stick. Same with the Paiva Century rod. But yeah for a single all around setup the 1328 with either a 14k or 10k saltiga, a high quality 50lb braid and 60lb fluoro leader will be an awesome setup.
@@DanEvan thanks Dan appreciate it only reason I got the 10k I got it for a steal $600 brand new of fb market from a local guy lol
@@kanen1892 oh then fish the shit out of it, it’s more than enough reel and thats an awesome price.
No shit i didnt know this video was the you. Ive had this video saved forever Perfect example of lbz rev limiter 🤘🏼
I have all the same mods except the high flow kit and manifolds sadly lol thats the next purchase
The one thing I wouldn’t get if I could have done it all over again would be the grizzly locker. It’s just not necessary for a daily driver street truck and the stock G80 diff is fine unless you have a dedicated work stock puller or drag race. I had to lock down my longhorn fab HD traction bars to eliminate the wheel hop that comes with the locker.
Oh and don’t ever get rid of your LBZ. I miss mine like you wouldn’t believe and want to drive my L5P off a cliff
@@DanEvan i fully rebuilt my rear end with New Nitro Gear ring and pinion and I installed there Helical Worm gear locker. Its like the detroit tru track i love it. Performs amazing and i also have the longhorn fab traction bars lol and i wont get rid of it. Go to much time and money into it man lol. I used to have a Brand new 2016 duramax denali i bought off the lot with 5 miles on it. Did all these exact same mods to that. But registration for it in California when i lived there was $1000 a year and i kept having a couple factory electrical issues. So i solf that truck and bought my lbz with 70k original miles and have been buildin it sense
Bro your drag is too tight.
Solid advice
The first 3 seconds sounded insane like 6k rpm lol
Haha….5k thanks to socal diesel valve train and heads and Danville max effort “fuck it” tune 5 and TCM tuning…..think I spun a stock rod bearing about 2 days after this video 😂
@@DanEvan thats bad ass id love some soCal diesel heads with those beehive valve springs. I also have Danville built trans tunes. My tune 5 gets down but not as much as yours lol i wish i had more money right now to Build my engine lol. Ive revved 4610rpms as per my cts2 monitor records lol but that was just neutral revving it for some people at Rod Run in pigeon forge tn
Dan it's time to give these idiots at the ASMFC an earful on how shit of a Job they are doing managing the striped bass
I really enjoyed this video.
Insanity wow all trophy stripers on topwater that's unbelievable. I went to the canal last week and I only catched couple little guys even using big jigs and 8" guppy pencil popper. When is usally the best month for fishing the canal
I hate "fishermen" who watch an angler land a fish then demand you give it to them instead of releasing it like hey buddy if you've got a rod and reel you are more than able to feed yourself don't try and feed off me like some parasite piss off - awesome video love your content big love from Australia.
Haha thanks man appreciate the kind words
Dan…No knew videos coming out on the ditch.?I was there last week and fished a few mornings and picked up one blue and a schoolie and that’s it.Using the the ODM 3 to 8 oz rod you recommended.Only saw surface action that one morning.
Besides early June the ditch has absolutely sucked. All the Macks stayed out in deep water off Stellwagon, and all the pogies pushed through and the stripers have just been staying with them, oceanic sand eels, and butterfish offshore. Surfcasting from the ditch has been about as bad as I can remember and I’ve fished it and lived 2 minutes away for 15 plus years now.
Thanks for getting back to me. All those Mavkrel lures I bought may be a waste of money for now anyway
Thanks for getting back to me. All those Mavkrel lures I bought may be a waste of money for now anyway
Thanks for getting back to me. All those Mavkrel lures I bought may be a waste of money for now anyway
Thanks for getting back to me. All those Mavkrel lures I bought may be a waste of money for now anyway
Nice videos man! Hope to get over to the canal for a trip next year! 🤞
Damn bro I’m waiting for some more content it’s been a minute and I know the canal is on fire 🔥 right now
Where I can get those top water lures??
I left links in the video description for most of the builders sir.
@@DanEvan tanks
@@pescadoresdeoklahoma87 🤙🏼
beautiful rock.
That rod setup costs more than my car
Must be quite the hotrod
Those were cows How will you recommend jig the canal ? I watch people doing slow with aggressive pulls, and other people doing fast without being aggressive on the pulls ?
So I’d say it all depends on the type of jig you’re using. Paddle tail, rat tail (straight tail), bucktail (feather dressed or sparse), diamond jig (metals)? I fish them all differently due to their sink rates and characteristics in the current so if you can give me what you’re throwing, I’d be happy to give you my input. Cheers man, and thank you.
@@DanEvan hello man, I usally use algags jigs and savage gear saneeld jigs. I don't fish the canal very often but I would like to get an idea on how to jigs with them
@@l_ogi_l2039 So those are both paddletail style jigs. Those can be fished a number of different ways. What rod are you using for jigging the canal?
@@DanEvan I'm using a tsunami airwave elite 11'4 extra heavy 4-8 oz
@@l_ogi_l2039 So I would fish those jigs two ways if I were you. One would be like drifting a trout fly and just swinging it just off the bottom in the current. Just know that once it gets past you in the tide that paddle tail is going to make the bait rise so slow your retrieve down. Also don’t always try to make the longest cast. Try a fan pattern of long, medium and short casts. As far as yanking it off the bottom I just don’t think it’s necessary with a paddletail. You can lift the rod or snap it off the bottom quickly but anything more exaggerated than that is just yanking the jig out of the strike zone imo
Your videos are awesome! Haven’t seen any new videos from you in awhile. Are you still fishing the ditch?
I’ll always be fishing the ditch brother. And I probably have enough content filmed to make 10 great videos, but once my channel started getting over 100k, I couldn’t help but think I was part of the problem on those days where the place was shoulder. But the canal will always be so special to me. Caught my first keeper there 28 years ago, caught my first fish over 30lbs on a plug I made, got my first landbased 50 there etc.