TLDR;
This video serves as a crash course on drone fishing for beginners, featuring the Swell Pro Fisherman FD1 drone. It covers unboxing, setup, baiting techniques, and practical drone fishing, including a giveaway contest. The video also showcases the excitement of catching various fish species, including a pompano and even a small shark, while highlighting the drone's utility in reaching distant fishing spots.
- Unboxing and setup of the Swell Pro Fisherman FD1 drone.
- Demonstration of baiting techniques and drone fishing.
- Showcasing catches of various fish species, including a pompano and a small shark.
- Highlighting the drone's utility in reaching distant fishing spots.
Intro [0:01]
The video introduces the concept of using drones to drop baits far out into the water, allowing anglers to catch more fish and potentially larger species. The host aims to provide a crash course for beginners interested in drone fishing, using the Swell Pro fishing drone. This drone gained attention for its use in a rescue, demonstrating its utility beyond recreational fishing. The Swell Pro drone is designed for fishing, capable of dropping baits at a distance and equipped with features like a return-to-home function and waterproof capabilities. The host contrasts it with DJI drones, which are not specifically designed for fishing. The host also announces a giveaway for the Swell Pro drone.
Unboxing [1:48]
The host unboxes the Swell Pro drone, highlighting its protective case and waterproof design. The package includes two batteries, three sets of propellers, a charger, charging parts, the drone itself, and the remote. The drone is an entry-level model made by SwellPro, featuring a bait-dropping mechanism and waterproof construction for use in various weather conditions. Before using the drone, the batteries need to be charged.
Set Up Swellpro [4:15]
The host charges the drone batteries and pairs the remote to the drone. The host finds giant Atlantic cockals and considers using them as bait, but decides to cook them instead. The host then attaches the propellers to the drone, matching the letters on the propellers to the corresponding letters on the drone. Before flying the drone over the ocean, the host recommends practicing on the beach to avoid losing it in the water. The drone is turned on by pressing the button twice, and the remote is also turned on. The fishing line is attached under the drone, and the knob is switched from off to airdrop to release the bait. The return home button is used to bring the drone back to the starting point. To start the drone, both levers are pushed inwards.
Set Up Rods [7:07]
The host prepares two rods: one with a high-low rig baited with shrimp for smaller fish, and another with a steel wire rig for larger fish. The high-low rig is designed with two hooks, one on the top and one on the bottom, baited with shrimp and a sinker at the bottom. The host uses a Sputnik sinker to anchor the rig due to the strong currents. The larger rod is an 11T rod meant for big fish, equipped with a steel wire rig to prevent fish with sharp teeth from biting through the line. The host plans to catch a smaller fish with the first rod, then use it as bait on the larger rod, hoping to catch a big fish. The sinker is clipped onto the sinker clip, acting as an anchor. The host uses shrimp as bait on the high-low rig, threading it to prevent it from being bitten off by smaller fish. A loop knot is tied to hold the line with the drone.
Drone Drop [9:35]
The host opens the bail and walks the line back to the drone. The drone is launched straight up to avoid tangling with the rod, then pushed forward towards the desired drop location past the cresting waves. The bait is dropped using the airdrop switch, and the drone is set to return home. The slack line is reeled in until it becomes tight.
Big Bite [11:50]
The host uses the drone to drop a large bait far out, which they couldn't have casted manually. After a big bite, the fish comes off the line. The host experiences multiple instances of large fish snapping the line, so they switch to heavier lines.
Small Fish [13:20]
The host catches a whiting, which is used as bait. The host discusses the drone's usefulness for casting far when it's difficult to cast manually due to wind or skill limitations. The host's companion successfully flies the drone. A catfish is caught, followed by a baby blacktip shark.
Pompano [15:35]
The host drones out a line past the casting limit and catches a Florida pompano.
Bite 2 [16:23]
The host misses a big fish after it comes out of its mouth. The host then catches two whitings at once using a double rig. The host suggests using the drone to drag lures in the water.
Conclusion [18:40]
The host recommends the SwellPro Fisherman FD1 as a beginner-friendly drone and provides a discount code in the description. Despite some frustrations with fish snapping the line, the host expresses enjoyment of the day. The host promotes their channel's products, including travel rods, and mentions a cooler full of fish, including whiting and pompano. The host announces a giveaway for the Swell Pro drone, with entry details available through text messaging or email list signup.
BIG SHARK!! [20:38]
As the host prepares to leave, they get a bite and catch a small shark, identified as a possible lemon shark. The host emphasizes that it's not 100% necessary to have a drone, but it's fun and allows to get baits out there because you don't know what you're going to catch.