My First Catch From A Balcony [Sight Fishing From 3rd Floor Balcony]!
- By: Luke Simonds
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- Found In: Fishing Tips, Sight Fishing Tips
When seeing how close the water was to our balcony, I was thinking how cool it would be if we actually caught a fish from there.
Because the edge of the water is within casting distance.
But I never thought that an opportunity would come up for that to actually happen…
Until yesterday when Joe noticed a snook that was holding up in the shallows while we were on a conference call for work.
I immediately grabbed a rod and tied on a trusted soft plastic jerk bait to see if I could somehow get a good cast to it.
Fortunately, Joe had his phone and captured the entire experience on film… here’s the video:
Equipment Used:
- Rod: TFO Professional 7’6″ Medium Power Fast Action
- Reel: Shimano Ci4 2500
- Mainline: PowerPro – 10 lb
- Leader: Ande Mono – 30 lb
- Lure: DOA CAL Jerk – 4 inches
- Weighted Hook: Owner TwistLock – 3/0 hook with 1/16th oz weight
Related Posts:
1. Learn The “Dart Cast” Technique That Caught The Balcony Snook
2. How To Catch Inshore Slams (Snook, Redfish, & Seatrout) Without Needing Live Bait
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Thinking that might not be topped in my life time…maybe yours either. That was just priceless guys…priceless!
Thanks for the kind words Walter!! I still can’t believe that snook ate.
Talk about being prepared! Always have a fishing rod at the ready. Thats what I call “Fishing for Happiness” lol not many can say that they caught a snook from their balcony!!
Yes, always smart to have a rod nearby whenever near the water because you never know when a fun opportunity is going to come up.