Post by wtrfwlr on Jun 7, 2012 12:23:09 GMT -7
BJ that was a very good video. I've not used them before but feel like I certainly could now. One question I have though is about how long the line/cordage should be for hanging them from the tree limb over the water. I think I heard you say once the fish is tired out the spring will bring it up to the reel. So does that mean the reel needs to be water level once it's set? Or does it need to be just below the waterline? Or does it make a difference? Again, good job. You've got this video thing worked out and I'm looking forward to your trot line video.
PS You don't need no stinkin' video camera.. you're doing great. But you can buy a point and shoot (simple canon or nikon for about $100) that comes with a pretty good video capability as well as digital still pics.
Thank You thywar!
Be sure and hang the Yo-Yo itself above the waterline. The tension on the spring is not strong enough to pull the fish completely out of the water, unless it is a very little fish. The spring is just strong enough to set the hook into the fishes mouth and then it keeps continual pressure on the fish so that the hook does not become dislodged. Then fish continues to swim against the spring until it just wears itself out. Most times when you return to the Yo-Yo the catch will be right there just below the surface. Those good ones though will find a new burst of energy when they see you so always keep your net on the ready!
So, to answer the question, it really doesn't matter at what height the Yo-Yo is above the water. It is important to determine at what depth to set the bait at. This is paramount to catching alot of fish. If the bait is too shallow or too deep for where the fish are feeding at you are just drowning bait.
These are such great questions. I am thinking I may go ahead and do another video on this, sort of a part two to cover some of this and some other points that I have thought of. Especially since I have received such a great response to this topic.
Please keep the questions coming and I will cover them in the next video. I'm just like all of you guys, it's so much easier to see how it works rather than reading about it.