Yup, With an 8 lbs. leader and a Cuban yoyo handline, I landed a 22 inch blue catfish. It can be done, but you have to be a finesse fisherman. Donate on Patreon. Get a reward: https://www.patreon.com/blackwarriorlures Catfisherman’s Prayer Book on Amazon: Custom Wooden Cuban Yoyos: http://blackwarriorlures.com/product/wooden-cuban-yoyo-fishing-reel/ Black Warrior Lures Stem Swivels now on Amazon:…
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Walleye-style Rig | Cuban Yoyo Fishing
LESSONS LEARNED: Cuban Yoyo fishing shares a lot in common with Walleye handline fishing. Here’s how to adapt them for simple handlines. Donate on Patreon. Get a reward: https://www.patreon.com/blackwarriorlures Catfisherman’s Prayer Book on Amazon: Custom Wooden Cuban Yoyos: http://blackwarriorlures.com/product/wooden-cuban-yoyo-fishing-reel/ Black Warrior Lures Stem Swivels now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4P7CZS FREE STUFF Three Proven Handline Rigs http://handline.gr8.com…
Damon Quit His Job!
LESSONS LEARNED: Done! I’m doing Black Warrior Lures full-time, fellas! Donate on Patreon. Get a reward: https://www.patreon.com/blackwarriorlures Catfisherman’s Prayer Book on Amazon: Black Warrior Lures Stem Swivels now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4P7CZS FREE STUFF Three Proven Handline Rigs http://handline.gr8.com Trifecta of Making Horsepower PDF http://blackwarriorlures.com/trifecta Get the free, original “How to Hot Rod Your Mud Motor”…
Improved Handline Shock Leaders
LESSONS LEARNED: Here’s an improved, simpler way to make you handline leaders. It’s simpler to double furled the line to form the shock leader and go straight down to your tippet without a taper. Donate on Patreon. Get a reward: https://www.patreon.com/blackwarriorlures Catfisherman’s Prayer Book on Amazon: Black Warrior Lures Stem Swivels now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4P7CZS…
Damon tries camera, epically misses focus!
LESSONS LEARNED: First outing since quitting my job. Nothing Nothing! Caught nothing! Vibration from the running the motor prevents this Nikon D3300 from holding hold focus like the Contour ROAM. I need to use its autofocus function. Donate on Patreon. Get a reward: https://www.patreon.com/blackwarriorlures Catfisherman’s Prayer Book on Amazon: Black Warrior Lures Stem Swivels now…
Wooden Cuban Yoyos
LESSONS LEARNED: Yes, Cuban yoyos can be made from wood, and were for a long time until modern plastics made them a mass-produced product. If you use softwood, you’ll always have a rough finish. You’ll need to use boat builder’s epoxy and possibly fiberglass to strengthen it, as well as spar varnish for UV protection.…
Catfisherman’s Prayer Book on Amazon!
LESSONS LEARNED: Yup, the Catfisherman’s Prayer Book is on Amazon right now. Catfisherman’s Prayer Book on Amazon: The beauty of the river inspires me to write about life. Black Warrior Lures Stem Swivels now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4P7CZS FREE STUFF Three Proven Handline Rigs http://handline.gr8.com Trifecta of Making Horsepower PDF http://blackwarriorlures.com/trifecta Get the free, original “How…
Proper oil level for longtail outboards
LESSONS LEARNED: Add one to two ounces of of extra oil to the motor to keep the oil sensor from freaking out. If you’re out on the water after an oil change, and it keeps cutting out, raise the props to level the motor out, run up the RPM, then slowly drop the propeller into…
Longtail Lesson: How to Avoid Forgetting Your Kill Switch
LESSONS LEARNED: Hook the clip onto the handle cable, throtte handle stop or the pull-start rope. There are a bunch of places to clip the end of your kill switch. Black Warrior Lures Stem Swivels now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4P7CZS FREE STUFF Three Proven Handline Rigs http://handline.gr8.com Trifecta of Making Horsepower PDF http://blackwarriorlures.com/trifecta Get the free,…
Allgood Branch | Damon Strikes Back!
LESSONS LEARNED: Went back to Allgood Branch. Didn’t get stunked! Green flash works well in my waters #8 sprout hooks may be a better fit for me than #10. Black Warrior Lures Stem Swivels now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4P7CZS FREE STUFF Three Proven Handline Rigs http://handline.gr8.com Trifecta of Making Horsepower PDF http://blackwarriorlures.com/trifecta Get the free, original…