As a Tennessee alum it was hard to like a channel called Bama Saltwater but you make very enjoyable videos. Even more importantly you seem like a genuine good dude unlike the vibe I get from other fishing/deer meat channels. Best of luck to you and your channel, I’ll be rooting for you.
I am so glad I found your channel…I’m moving back to area in the next few weeks. Fished the gulf my whole life until about 12 years ago when I was transferred. Maybe you could teach an old Navy vet how to fish this area again! Would love to buy you lunch sometime. Love the way you always end your videos…to God be the glory!!
That looks like a new boat to me, you can't beat getting out on the water and with a surface rapala and white buck tail 9 out of 10 times you're coming home with fish Great video
Hey love the show , ur the type that every trip would be fun as HECK. I hurt my shoulder real bad and my summer of fishing has ended before it could start. Looking forward to watching u all summer here in nyc.
Loved it! I never miss a video. This one was great too! the live shot cast and catch was super fun! sorry I dont always comment but i always leave a like. I would DEFINITELY watch the extra 10 minutes if it was a catch and cook, ya know...
Great video Stephen 👍👍. Great of you to show that specialized tackle isn't needed to fish saltwater. We started out with 7ft inshore tackle to surf fish. When we decided how much we liked it and made it a yearly trip that's when we bought inexpensive Penn combos for the surf.
Chilling in the cab of my rig, waiting for a load, watching your videos.Moved to FL four years ago your videos were very helpfull being a fresh water fisherman.Keep em coming brother.
I prefer a "squid spoon" on 40 to 50 lb leader behind a trolling weight or egg sinker in front of a swivel just for the flash and single hook. Crank's work but don't care for the hooks thrashing about while trying to get a hooked fish off the lure. Enjoy multi species trips. Thanks for all the effort you go through making informative videos for us.
Last summer I went with two 11 yr old twin boys, and 12yr old female cousin out on their first deep sea trip out of Fort Morgan. The grandfather (me) got more worn out than they did. They held there own with some 15lb+ snapper! Stuck that big rod under armpit and held on, and reel'd. Wish could send you pix . I was thinking how much fun they would have trolling like you did. Could see you weren't far out. Nice video. Keep em coming. Did first turkey hunt Friday didn't hear a gobble, but fun to be out and was 48F-nice morn in woods of N. La
Next time try that rig that's like a mile or 2 south southeast of fort Morgan. Rig up a slip cork and get some live shrimp or some big pogies and you'll get on those monster Spanish.
Once again, thank you Stephen for another great video. I’m a little surprised that with partners like Mossy Oak, you don’t have more subscribers. You definitely have one of the most watchable fishing channels. Your content is clean, informative and a lot of fun to watch. I can never get enough. I would subscribe a couple of hundred thousand times if I could. God Bless you and your family.
What amazes me the most is, that mackrels are very hard fighters compared to their size. Shows that they belong to the same family as the tuna. Here in the Baltic Sea two on a mackrel rod are enough to make you believe that cou hooked a cod :D :D Thanks for your video. Petri! (a fishermans greeting here in Germany: means "may Petrus multiply your fish) :)
Kind of surprised you didn't attach the safety cord to your rods while trolling. Not worried about the rods getting yanked out of the holder? My thoughts on the bite marks on baits is the fish can see it and it makes it more believable that it is a injured bait.
Great day of fishing, you worked over those Spanish mackerel. The only thing missing on that deck was me tossing that other rod…lol. And then the canals, I’m down…
The point you made about lures being bit up just catching better I find very accurate. Also interesting as it’s a known thing in the freshwater salmon fishing scene where I am. The theory is something to do with amino acids in their mouth getting on the bait. I think you’re probably closer to right. The bait gets beat up a bit and runs differently and fish just can’t stand it. Generally for me I notice it when trolling a flasher and fly, the fly gets torn up in ways no other fly is and you can catch them on it until all the tinsel is gone pretty much
How’s the new engine working out? Love the content. Explanation of the fishing rigs are 100%. The prep and eating of the fish…..outstanding! Also, nice to see a young guy bringing his mom for an exciting day of fishing! Keep up the great work!
Hey brother, thank you for your service. I am about to start kayaking around this area. I am out of Foley. Wondering the best way to start out knowing locations of structure. Do i need to find it, or do people share that info? Would love a bit of insight before i get out there. Always down for some fishing if you ever get tired of fishing solo
This guy needs a big Viking or Hatteras and taking folks out for offshore fishing. I would definitely love to go out and learn something and enjoy the water that he knows so well
Love your video as usual. So, over the past I have beg you to take me fishing with you, any chance i can beg and get a yes......😁 Another question, it about the Durags or Doo rags again. I do not ear baseball style caps, but do wear the Doo Rag while working and fishing. Any thoughts on "Bama Saltwater" Doo Rags? Please...😁😁😁
I've been stung by them. Catfishing Florida when I was down there for a couple years and it doesn't hurt as bad as you say it does. I've been stung by all types of catfish and quite a few different states that I lived in but it does hurt. Don't get me wrong because of that poison. Love your videos. Keep them coming
I request that we get at least one 1 hour long video every 2 weeks. I’m sure the TH-cam world tells you to keep videos around 20-30 minutes, but I think your fan base would be very supportive of 1 longer video every 14 days. Worth the experiment anyway…
@@PhillyAllen-l4k I get that the attention span of a majority of channel viewers is probably around that 25 minute mark, but I bet the fishing/hunting viewers have no issue with longer videos and actually prefer them. It’s not something I personally need to rush through.
I generally skip videos of that length, even from my favorite TH-camrs. It’s not an attention span thing, I just don’t come to TH-cam for long form content.
How big do those saltwater catfish get? I've seen catfish in the Missouri here as long as i am tall.I went shrimp fishing with friends in Texas years ago and we caught cats right off the edge of the boat where it was tied up.I thought they tasted pretty good compared to these back here.
Could it be that once a bait is chewed and scared, because it is no longer smooth, the action changes a little and may resemble a more true to life action? Just a thought.
Is there a rhyme or reason for when/where to catch Spanish?? I was on Ms gulf today and some kayakers said they caught some this morning, but the bite quit. 🤷🏼♂️ I have never tried trolling, just wondering maybe if I would’ve went in a little deeper water may would’ve helped???
Latest news on it: www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/lake-shelby-cabins-reopen-pier-still-closed-as-gulf-state-park-continues-hurricane-repairs/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1utqQiX_Dsg8Yk23V4ODu8I_Pio8vBYZN9Leyb3P-5IIC-eae3HD1hPf8_aem_AXN-cS9KGFCnufSZbs3cs9jpZuPM6IrMaII5IMTGmW1uU1o8UHQuf4X2-ifr6ORFCqKUbrE8sEg90xMri2BDHgYJ
Hello, please salute my husband Daniel Santos, we live in Puerto Rico. He doesn't miss any of your videos. My husband is an army veteran. He also loves fishing. Thank you. And I also thank you for your service. God bless you. Santos family.
it works good for trolling too but I like something with a little more wiggle such as a Nomad Madscad and haha, I aint better than no one , I just like being out :)
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As a Tennessee alum it was hard to like a channel called Bama Saltwater but you make very enjoyable videos. Even more importantly you seem like a genuine good dude unlike the vibe I get from other fishing/deer meat channels. Best of luck to you and your channel, I’ll be rooting for you.
I appreciate that !
I am so glad I found your channel…I’m moving back to area in the next few weeks. Fished the gulf my whole life until about 12 years ago when I was transferred. Maybe you could teach an old Navy vet how to fish this area again! Would love to buy you lunch sometime. Love the way you always end your videos…to God be the glory!!
That looks like a new boat to me, you can't beat getting out on the water and with a surface rapala and white buck tail 9 out of 10 times you're coming home with fish Great video
Been poked many times by hard heads!😣 You’re right! The pain hangs around! The little ones are the worst!
The beauty of trolling you can even do it on a paddle style kayak as well sure it's a little more tiring but can be done there too.
What’s up Captain!! Glad you’ve been able to get some good footage during this crazy weather. Your the man!
Hey love the show , ur the type that every trip would be fun as HECK. I hurt my shoulder real bad and my summer of fishing has ended before it could start. Looking forward to watching u all summer here in nyc.
This is the TH-camr you want to follow!!!
Appreciate it !!
Can you do a tackle bag tour? Bunch of us would love to see what you use on a day to day basis, tackle bags and boxes, all your equipment
Good idea! I've been meaning to!
Best fishing tuber on here. God Bless my friend keep it up
You are an excellent host of a wonderful show!!!!
Thank you for your service to our country sir!!!!
i grew up throwing gotcha lures on the pier catching spanish like crazy. still have some gotchas in the box
Another great video! Wouldn't mind seeing some boat maintenance as well if you ever have time to show that!
Loved it! I never miss a video. This one was great too! the live shot cast and catch was super fun! sorry I dont always comment but i always leave a like. I would DEFINITELY watch the extra 10 minutes if it was a catch and cook, ya know...
Great video Stephen 👍👍. Great of you to show that specialized tackle isn't needed to fish saltwater. We started out with 7ft inshore tackle to surf fish. When we decided how much we liked it and made it a yearly trip that's when we bought inexpensive Penn combos for the surf.
Luv that you were trolling 10# line and small plug to target those spanish mackerel near shore. VERY effective!
Yezzirr!!
Chilling in the cab of my rig, waiting for a load, watching your videos.Moved to FL four years ago your videos were very helpfull being a fresh water fisherman.Keep em coming brother.
Mackerel bites been picking up! Hoping to hit the water next week for some
I enjoy every video you do! Lot of fun watching you fish and your are right "no bait no fish" most of the time!!
I’ve learned so much from you. Here in Naples! Keep it coming!
I prefer a "squid spoon" on 40 to 50 lb leader behind a trolling weight or egg sinker in front of a swivel just for the flash and single hook. Crank's work but don't care for the hooks thrashing about while trying to get a hooked fish off the lure.
Enjoy multi species trips.
Thanks for all the effort you go through making informative videos for us.
Thank you for sharing your awesome video. We enjoy watching i would like to know any video of fishing on the beach or jetty. Have a blessed day
We just caught some nice Spanish and some sheep and some red fish all in one day ! We love the gulf coast and the fishing we have !!
Awesome bro! Can’t wait for the pier to be opened again. Xraps and looney jigs do it all. 👍🏻🤙🏻
Love your channel ya can't get more real than your videos keep it up!!
It’s always a good day when bama posts
day just got better🙏🏽
Last summer I went with two 11 yr old twin boys, and 12yr old female cousin out on their first deep sea trip out of Fort Morgan. The grandfather (me) got more worn out than they did. They held there own with some 15lb+ snapper! Stuck that big rod under armpit and held on, and reel'd. Wish could send you pix . I was thinking how much fun they would have trolling like you did. Could see you weren't far out. Nice video. Keep em coming. Did first turkey hunt Friday didn't hear a gobble, but fun to be out and was 48F-nice morn in woods of N. La
Love the tail wiggle on the end of the rod another great video❤
Next time try that rig that's like a mile or 2 south southeast of fort Morgan. Rig up a slip cork and get some live shrimp or some big pogies and you'll get on those monster Spanish.
GOOD FISHIN STEVIN good tips good info..stay safe godbless..
You should get a catfish dehooker, they are way faster than pliers for catfish. Its a must have on my boat. Love the vids keep up the good work!!!
Your content is always great. I go out of Panama City. Great fishing. Your. Videos help a lot. Thanks brother.
My favorite fishing channel
I like this... Money and equipment can be an issue at times for me.
I always felt strange trolling with an open bale.
Not so much now.... Thanks!
Once again, thank you Stephen for another great video. I’m a little surprised that with partners like Mossy Oak, you don’t have more subscribers. You definitely have one of the most watchable fishing channels. Your content is clean, informative and a lot of fun to watch. I can never get enough. I would subscribe a couple of hundred thousand times if I could. God Bless you and your family.
What amazes me the most is, that mackrels are very hard fighters compared to their size. Shows that they belong to the same family as the tuna. Here in the Baltic Sea two on a mackrel rod are enough to make you believe that cou hooked a cod :D :D Thanks for your video. Petri! (a fishermans greeting here in Germany: means "may Petrus multiply your fish) :)
Kind of surprised you didn't attach the safety cord to your rods while trolling. Not worried about the rods getting yanked out of the holder?
My thoughts on the bite marks on baits is the fish can see it and it makes it more believable that it is a injured bait.
Not to worried on this caliber of trolling and properly set drag , and definitely!
love Spanish mackerel never caught one here in NYC one day i will. good vid
Great day of fishing, you worked over those Spanish mackerel. The only thing missing on that deck was me tossing that other rod…lol. And then the canals, I’m down…
Love trolling for Spanish! They’ll be here soon in NC!!!
The point you made about lures being bit up just catching better I find very accurate. Also interesting as it’s a known thing in the freshwater salmon fishing scene where I am. The theory is something to do with amino acids in their mouth getting on the bait. I think you’re probably closer to right. The bait gets beat up a bit and runs differently and fish just can’t stand it. Generally for me I notice it when trolling a flasher and fly, the fly gets torn up in ways no other fly is and you can catch them on it until all the tinsel is gone pretty much
How’s the new engine working out? Love the content. Explanation of the fishing rigs are 100%. The prep and eating of the fish…..outstanding! Also, nice to see a young guy bringing his mom for an exciting day of fishing! Keep up the great work!
Working smoothly so far! Thank you
Hey brother, thank you for your service. I am about to start kayaking around this area. I am out of Foley. Wondering the best way to start out knowing locations of structure. Do i need to find it, or do people share that info? Would love a bit of insight before i get out there. Always down for some fishing if you ever get tired of fishing solo
My boys love the Spanish mackerel. We make tempura nuggets with Wasabi dipping sauce
Was that a massive fish behind your moter at the start of the video when your talking about the current?
It was my prop moving with the current.
Holding the rod while your trolling looks very fun !
It's hands on haha!
Stephen I am starving waiting on my fish lol enjoyed the video keep um coming be safe
This guy needs a big Viking or Hatteras and taking folks out for offshore fishing. I would definitely love to go out and learn something and enjoy the water that he knows so well
Great video👍🏿👍🏿
I caught a 7 an a half pound Spanish Mack a lil while ag
Love your video as usual. So, over the past I have beg you to take me fishing with you, any chance i can beg and get a yes......😁 Another question, it about the Durags or Doo rags again. I do not ear baseball style caps, but do wear the Doo Rag while working and fishing. Any thoughts on "Bama Saltwater" Doo Rags? Please...😁😁😁
Loveyour videos! Keep it up
The spanish mackeral smacked us...
Man I just got in town and went to j&m and spent a ton I blame you!!! And I saw a clearwater for sale!!!
That was a lot of fun to watch! Where did you get the chest mount for your camera?
Amazon or Best Buy
I've been stung by them. Catfishing Florida when I was down there for a couple years and it doesn't hurt as bad as you say it does. I've been stung by all types of catfish and quite a few different states that I lived in but it does hurt. Don't get me wrong because of that poison. Love your videos. Keep them coming
When your trolling for spanish are you using your depth finder to find them? Or just trolling over areas you suspect fish to be?
Eh mostly just troll outside the second sandbar on the beach and look for birds or bait. You can find them there majority of the time
I request that we get at least one 1 hour long video every 2 weeks. I’m sure the TH-cam world tells you to keep videos around 20-30 minutes, but I think your fan base would be very supportive of 1 longer video every 14 days. Worth the experiment anyway…
I agree ☝🏿 I freaking agree.
@@PhillyAllen-l4k I get that the attention span of a majority of channel viewers is probably around that 25 minute mark, but I bet the fishing/hunting viewers have no issue with longer videos and actually prefer them. It’s not something I personally need to rush through.
I’d rather have 3 20 min vids over that span of time
@@dogdowntrickshots4125 but that’s what we already get! I’m suggesting 1, 1 hour minimum video too!
I generally skip videos of that length, even from my favorite TH-camrs. It’s not an attention span thing, I just don’t come to TH-cam for long form content.
Hey Bama, what gadget is that around your bait bucket? The one holding it in place on your boat deck...
Here ya go, it's a rubber bucket base: shurhold.com/products/bucket-base
Thank you! Ordered…
Just curious to know how many fish meals you’ll have in a month? Thanks.
Haha, a decent amount. I like me some hotdogs or steaks sometimes though
Rub the catfish slime on a poke and it neutralizes it
....after I watched the video the second time I was able to guess which rod was gonna get hit first! (LOL)
I was just watching another one of your videos
What lures do you recommend for surf fishing right now?
1 oz silver casting jig such as a Nomad Ridgeback Longest or a Pompano jig
Appreciate the entertainment. Do you charter?
Not currently but tons of good ones here locally!
How big do those saltwater catfish get? I've seen catfish in the Missouri here as long as i am tall.I went shrimp fishing with friends in Texas years ago and we caught cats right off the edge of the boat where it was tied up.I thought they tasted pretty good compared to these back here.
About 10-12 lbs mostly
There's few things that I hate doing more than I hate detailing a boat. That is a very valuable endorsement 😂
Could it be that once a bait is chewed and scared, because it is no longer smooth, the action changes a little and may resemble a more true to life action? Just a thought.
Definitely likely !
enjoy your cooking shows. how close do mahi mahi come to shore?
Sometimes you can catch them from the piers !
Any chance you do charters?? i live in the area and looking for someone to get me on some fish!
I do not charter but I appreciate you for reaching out!
Do you ever lead charters? I'd pay to fish with you!
I do not !
Here's me now putting bite marks and scarring up my lures. Always a joy man!
hey man ik this may be a trade secret but i was wondering what go pro and editing software ya use? thanks!
Go pro 11 and 10
Is there a rhyme or reason for when/where to catch Spanish?? I was on Ms gulf today and some kayakers said they caught some this morning, but the bite quit. 🤷🏼♂️ I have never tried trolling, just wondering maybe if I would’ve went in a little deeper water may would’ve helped???
Deeper water during higher sun. Moving water or changing tides/winds can help as well.
Just curious if you have any information about Gulf State pier re opening???
Latest news on it: www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/lake-shelby-cabins-reopen-pier-still-closed-as-gulf-state-park-continues-hurricane-repairs/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1utqQiX_Dsg8Yk23V4ODu8I_Pio8vBYZN9Leyb3P-5IIC-eae3HD1hPf8_aem_AXN-cS9KGFCnufSZbs3cs9jpZuPM6IrMaII5IMTGmW1uU1o8UHQuf4X2-ifr6ORFCqKUbrE8sEg90xMri2BDHgYJ
@@BamaSaltwater thanks for the update, really was hoping it would be ready by the 1st part of May. Hopefully fish will be biting around the Pass
Have you ever fished for big grouper?
Mostly big 25-30lb gag grouper
Won't the lure with the least line out, come in front of the fish first? Assuming they are actively feeding, the shorter line will get bit more.
eh sometimes... or the trailing lure out of the prop wash gets eaten cause it gets seen first. all depends
What happened to your motor mount, didn't hear anymore about it
It's repaired and remounted more effectively!
Put the Spanish on three trebles and slow troll for a big king
My girlfriend caught her first couple fish this weekend, couple little catfish lol
Thanks again man!
How much does live shrimp cost y’all down there?
$4.50 a dozen on average
@@BamaSaltwater Cheaper than I thought.
Where’s that life vest
Can someone explain why the title for the videos always has a word that is capitalized with an exclamation mark?
For the algorithm or something?
You need your mom or. Friend with you would have filled your limit. Great video as always.
Bull sharks? Catch, Clean, Cook?
Maybe one time if I target em!
@@BamaSaltwater I'd love to see you catch a Bull shark where it should not be.
The first rod in got bit.
Dolphin at 0:55...
They were fishing a rock jetty
It’s broke in Steven that’s why it catches more fish 🎣
Do you just not catch Cero's or is everything a "Spanish"?
1000% Spanish Mackerel. We do not get Cero mackerel up this way
I had to look up what pelagic meant 😂
Haha , just migrating fish
Nothing complicated.. and NOTHING cheap lol..that daiwa combo runs 350-400$ 😂
Hello, please salute my husband Daniel Santos, we live in Puerto Rico.
He doesn't miss any of your videos. My husband is an army veteran. He also loves fishing. Thank you. And I also thank you for your service. God bless you. Santos family.
Not a bad day at the office, huh? Your northern fans might want to know that "swelly" is actually a real word down here.
196 views in 7mins 😦
“Show you don’t have to buy a whole bunch of complicated stuff to fish” in a bay boat :3
You can use a kayak or literally anything stop being negative
For real man Steven is a great dude works hard just got that bay boat recently. It’s not brand new but haters are going to hate.
@@KayleeG0 Ik love him too it’s just a nice boat and I’m jealous of course
@@KayleeG0it’s not hating the dude made a good point. I sold my boat and haven’t really fished since. It ain’t the same fishing from the bank.
nasty fish.....spanish mac
if you ever do get stuck rub some slime from fish,to take care of sting
I also wonder if a hair jig is good for trolling. It seems you wouldn’t get the dancing skirt. Then again, you’re a much better fisherman than I am.😉
it works good for trolling too but I like something with a little more wiggle such as a Nomad Madscad and haha, I aint better than no one , I just like being out :)