Those big ones were probably BIG nurse sharks. Classic slow steady and unmovable pressure. They just kind of sit on the bottom and drag you around. I've hooked into many of them around here. And yes, sharks of all kinds are unavoidable fishing The Keys, they are EVERYWHERE and at all depths.
I watch your videos all the time and being from SW Florida myself, I am especially loving these Keys trips, awesome to see something local. Keep it up, excited you got 3 weeks here!
You and John Skinner both in Florida at the same time, it's going to be great content for the next few weeks. Looking forward to your fishing adventures.
Great adventure fishing Elias. I love fishing 7 Mile Bridge, but it can be punishing on your gear and body. Lots of sharks means a healthy environment for all fish, we need our top predators in the ocean as much as on land. I paid the tax man at the 7 Mile Bridge from a 20 ft boat and we were happy the spinner shark's jumps didn't put the fish in our laps. The best stories of that trip were close encounters of the toothy kind and no deaths on either side.
Noice video! Ever try hooking live bait behind dorsal fin? It's more natural....the bait can swim, fish take the bait head first, better hook set without the fish swallowing.... ??? Try it , and let us know if it's better for you as well!
Pin fish are the best bait for bouncing some tarpon around the Keys bridges. Try nearby Vaca Cut bridge at night. I have seen sharks around the bridges that are bigger than your kayak. Wire leader is a must.
Using pin fish that size you need a size 6 to a 8 for grouper fishing. Some guys swear by 100lb but it all breaks the same if your not quick enough to keep them out of the rocks. As soon as you feel it you have to start pulling a reeling
What type of equipment do you have on your kayak and how much would a full kayak like that cost with the equipment that you use on your kayak. Look like the weather was beautiful that beats a day in the office anytime. God bless enjoy
bro 22:15 your reeling, talking, A FREAKIN SHARK IS DARTIN RIGHT TOWARDS U, and im yelling "RUN" while having a bowel movement in my chair. thanks alot lmfao
The yellow jack are excellent sashimi, great video. Make sure you have some crabs with you there, never know when you'll come across some permit. What type of battery do you use with your trolling motor?
I always snail my hooks and off style them from 12 to 2 a clock so hook ups on tough and roof of mouth I'm listening to u know watching but few seconds at time where I'm working but lost a lot of fish
I had a mutton snapper latch onto my thumb once, had about a 60 second staring contest with him until he went to reposition his bite and I extracted myself. Better than a blue doing it.
One of your best. Playing with fire with those bull sharks but I think you know what you are doing. Along way from the dogfish of Jamaica Bay. Somebody put in a link to a video that was hilarious. I couldn’t stop laughing. I hope the guy didn’t get bit too bad. I think he was ok
Wow, land of the monsters! Blasted sharks ruin a good day, whether there or up here off the coast of NH. Great video, I enjoy your hands-on learning labs for Florida fishing, as I do the same exploratory fishing when I'm there. Those Goliaths fight like an anvil.....Thanks for great content, as always.
@eliasvfishing they’re probably nurse sharks. I stayed right around the corner from there mile marker 75 for a month last year this time. Dove that ledge for lobster a fair bit. There’s a hand full of spots within striking distance of your kayak off the Atlantic side we had a really good time catching spawning mangroves some red and black grouper. I don’t mind sharing some numbers if your interested send me a message. Also there are a few NC boys that work at Bud and Merrys if you get stumped for one reason or another that would help you out.
Hey Randy, good chance you are right. Got a nice mutton snapper on the Atlantic side this week about 22” and some macks. www.eliasvfishing.com/contact It’ll forward it to my email. Generally would like to keep it under two miles if possible. Give me a shout and I’ll get back to you! -Elias
Covered up with "rainbow runners". Hope you didn't buy those pins. Small grunt work as good and you can catch 'em as fast as you can get the line in the water. That's the Keys...sharks (plentiful and everywhere), cuberras, muttons, hogfish, cobia, really big snook. Now a days lots of jewfish. When I was your age not many at all. They tend to keep the other grouper species thinned out...like that little black you caught. I would think you could see the fish on. I know years ago visibility was 60-80 feet but that was on sunny days. Anyway, GOOD SHOW!
Florida, absurd amount of big, powerful, lovely fish; a real fisherman’s paradise.
Loved living down in the Keys before the days of hurricane Andrew. I used to dive down near 7 mile bridge. Great fishing most days as well.
Great video lots of action throughout that area and I like the variety of quality fish there as well
Those big ones were probably BIG nurse sharks. Classic slow steady and unmovable pressure. They just kind of sit on the bottom and drag you around. I've hooked into many of them around here.
And yes, sharks of all kinds are unavoidable fishing The Keys, they are EVERYWHERE and at all depths.
Awesome fishing with naturals sounds and your timely comments , Superb !
Every body is fishing that bridge this week. Surprised your not fishing in an armada
We always caught Mangrove snapper by free lining pinfish on the slack side of the old bridge pilings when the tide was running out.
I watch your videos all the time and being from SW Florida myself, I am especially loving these Keys trips, awesome to see something local. Keep it up, excited you got 3 weeks here!
It's the life-cycle of Keys Bridge fishing. Catch lunch, serve lunch, be lunch.
I am from the Great Plains. That puts a chill down my spine.
Been so long since I got a chance to watch your vids. Glad to see you ripping it up. Tight lines my friend.
Hey Elias, great video. Looks like you're enjoying the palms and islands. Love to watch you figure em out.
great video! those Yellow Jacks are great for sushime if you like sushi. Thanks.
You've created a relaxing channel. Thanks for this lesson as well.
Elias, Wow the fish won this round. Keep at them. God Bless
The sound of ripping reels never gets old, thanks for sharing great job as always 💪
Right!?!?! I'm not a big fisherman,..but when I was a kid and went with my pa, that sound was always great!
Showed my wife your sand flea catch and cook video from years back, i think it convinced her lol
You and John Skinner both in Florida at the same time, it's going to be great content for the next few weeks. Looking forward to your fishing adventures.
would be cool to get them both fishing together, the jigging dream team
Talk about having a whole spot to yourselves! I would not want to go for a swim there...I might not even want to be in a kayak! Nice job as always.
That Florida Keys video was a hoot to watch. Already looking forward to the others you post while there for 3 more weeks…you lucky dog! 👍👍👍
Great adventure fishing Elias. I love fishing 7 Mile Bridge, but it can be punishing on your gear and body. Lots of sharks means a healthy environment for all fish, we need our top predators in the ocean as much as on land. I paid the tax man at the 7 Mile Bridge from a 20 ft boat and we were happy the spinner shark's jumps didn't put the fish in our laps. The best stories of that trip were close encounters of the toothy kind and no deaths on either side.
Storm search bait is a killer. That rattle in the jighead makes them go nuts
can you do a video on how to find places to stay in the keys for 3 weeks plus for a small craft fisherman ?
Tough outing, but you caught some fish, that was a giant shark that must have eatin what ever was following your top water... Huge shark. Nice Video
Awesome footage... keep the video coming... 👍👍👍
Noice video! Ever try hooking live bait behind dorsal fin? It's more natural....the bait can swim, fish take the bait head first, better hook set without the fish swallowing.... ??? Try it , and let us know if it's better for you as well!
I'm going home when the shark swipes at my top water and I see he's bigger than me boat lol you have balls of steel my friend.
Try green backs or Marjas they work better than pin fish or use smaller ou fish like 3-5”
Love how u say you don't know what you're doing out there...lol....👍
I will say this man you have ultimate faith in your line I'm used to 8-15 pound test this has me beat by a few pounds
Sometimes you're the bug, sometimes you're the windshield. Today my friend, you were the bug 🤣Still great vid, love the Florida stuff.
Great action! All mental patients and witch doctors south of Del Ray Beach, but still good people in the Keys...!
Pin fish are the best bait for bouncing some tarpon around the Keys bridges. Try nearby Vaca Cut bridge at night. I have seen sharks around the bridges that are bigger than your kayak. Wire leader is a must.
AWESOME VIDEO AS ALWAYS DUDE 🤙🤙🤙WHAT COOLER IS THAT IN YOUR KAYAK??? THE WHITE ONE THAT WAS FOLDED UP IN THE BACK??? THANKS 👍 ✌
Hi, great video. Thanks for the content. What kind of fish finder are you using?
Try those yellow jack as sashimi it’s fire
Bro! Time to beef up and hit that ledge again. Love to see what’s down there. Great content thanks!
Awesome adventure! Thank you for sharing it with us. The seven mile bridge offers some amazing fishing opportunities. Tight lines.
I love the Florida Keys. Makes me want hook up the Autopilot and drive down. Get out of my frozen wasteland for a bit and warm up. Enjoyed the video.
I don’t usually comment on a lot of videos, but I gotta say, this is my favorite channel. Keep up the great work!
gotta love the glasslike seas
What is your kayak setup? I noticed a small motor in front, so you have no self-paddling?
There be monsters down there. Way to keep grinding
fantastico e emozionante è con grande piacere che seguo i tuoi video vedere prendere pesci che da noi non esistono!!!!
Να είσαι καλά σε ευχαριστούμε για το βίντεο σου. Καλή χρονιά σε σένα και στους φίλους μας εκεί.
Using pin fish that size you need a size 6 to a 8 for grouper fishing. Some guys swear by 100lb but it all breaks the same if your not quick enough to keep them out of the rocks. As soon as you feel it you have to start pulling a reeling
That was an exciting day on the water! Wish I had access to that variety.
Is this real...?
Man, I wish I knew a fraction of what you know . Awesome!
Wat kind of jacks were you catching at the beginning of the video?
Have you a video , on bone fishing on the keys. I watched Kurt Goudy when I was kid , that is something I always wanted to do.
Can’t complain with all that action
what is the hand held thing on a landyard in your vest?
wow loads of fun thank you
what was that on that water at 14:15
What type of equipment do you have on your kayak and how much would a full kayak like that cost with the equipment that you use on your kayak. Look like the weather was beautiful that beats a day in the office anytime. God bless enjoy
Love your content mate, Keep it up
bro 22:15 your reeling, talking, A FREAKIN SHARK IS DARTIN RIGHT TOWARDS U, and im yelling "RUN" while having a bowel movement in my chair. thanks alot lmfao
The yellow jack are excellent sashimi, great video. Make sure you have some crabs with you there, never know when you'll come across some permit. What type of battery do you use with your trolling motor?
You and your equipment got a workout! Great vid. What is the tat on your right forearm? I cannot place it.
Dang that was a nice mangrove snapper on the jig
Dude those goliaths are no joke. Such incredible, raw power behind them. If you have a heavier rod go back for round 2!
Jewfish
@@11bravo18 Oy vey! Shut eeeeit down!
Through that grunt back....good bait.
Get Fishaholic out there. He "loves" kayak shark fishing. 😆
Dude..it looked like you were trying to pull up a car off the bottom…haha.
Good job man!!!
Nice day on the water. I dont like any sharks but Bull sharks are the worse, cannot imagine them while in a Kayak .. Thank You & Happy New Year
I always snail my hooks and off style them from 12 to 2 a clock so hook ups on tough and roof of mouth I'm listening to u know watching but few seconds at time where I'm working but lost a lot of fish
I'm just back enjoying some reruns That's the only scary part of the keys. Sharks are everywhere.
Lots of action. Nice vid!
I’ve seen huge hammer heads right there. Seen one that had a 100lbs plus tarpon in its mouth and it looked like a pilchard the shark was so big...
Need to use 1/8oz naked jig head and live shrimp on it and let it slowly sink down. It’s the trick for snappers
Nice grover, if you are fishing for grouper, you need to lock down your drag or/and fish with heavier equipment.
Love the Florida content, cool to see all the species I don’t have access to catch around me
Florida Keys easily in my top 3 places I want to fish...
I had a mutton snapper latch onto my thumb once, had about a 60 second staring contest with him until he went to reposition his bite and I extracted myself. Better than a blue doing it.
You're going to change your life with a musky rod and an Avet reel 👌
One of your best. Playing with fire with those bull sharks but I think you know what you are doing. Along way from the dogfish of Jamaica Bay. Somebody put in a link to a video that was hilarious. I couldn’t stop laughing. I hope the guy didn’t get bit too bad. I think he was ok
Nice kayak fishing🎣🎣🎣🙋♂️🙋♂️🙋♂️
"I don;t know what i am doing"...yet some of us cannot even find the damn fish...lol
What # braid? Could you have have tied on heavier leader?
Good one dude, keep them coming
Did Justin bring his lucky red weight 😂
Great video!!! 👍👊
Nice!!!! Need bring back the Ghost and Venom shirts 🤘
Thanks Elias
Wow, land of the monsters! Blasted sharks ruin a good day, whether there or up here off the coast of NH. Great video, I enjoy your hands-on learning labs for Florida fishing, as I do the same exploratory fishing when I'm there. Those Goliaths fight like an anvil.....Thanks for great content, as always.
Jewfish
Good video share, glad the sharks stayed off the yak 😅
love the Bob The Garbage Man sticker!
What kind of reel was that?
I'm about to decide I don't wanna fish those waters!
@eliasvfishing they’re probably nurse sharks. I stayed right around the corner from there mile marker 75 for a month last year this time. Dove that ledge for lobster a fair bit. There’s a hand full of spots within striking distance of your kayak off the Atlantic side we had a really good time catching spawning mangroves some red and black grouper. I don’t mind sharing some numbers if your interested send me a message. Also there are a few NC boys that work at Bud and Merrys if you get stumped for one reason or another that would help you out.
Hey Randy, good chance you are right. Got a nice mutton snapper on the Atlantic side this week about 22” and some macks.
www.eliasvfishing.com/contact
It’ll forward it to my email. Generally would like to keep it under two miles if possible. Give me a shout and I’ll get back to you!
-Elias
Sweet video!
Awesome video. What reel are you using ?
Penn Clash II
Covered up with "rainbow runners". Hope you didn't buy those pins. Small grunt work as good and you can catch 'em as fast as you can get the line in the water. That's the Keys...sharks (plentiful and everywhere), cuberras, muttons, hogfish, cobia, really big snook. Now a days lots of jewfish. When I was your age not many at all. They tend to keep the other grouper species thinned out...like that little black you caught. I would think you could see the fish on. I know years ago visibility was 60-80 feet but that was on sunny days. Anyway, GOOD SHOW!
You can’t let any drag while bottom fishing. I always tighten them to I can barely pull lines out myself
This is crazy! Elias is getting broken off by more fish than I normally catch in a day. I guess he needs a heavier action rod.
I believe that first fish is called a bar jack good table fair
Great fishing!
Never fun to get a visit from the Tax Man when you're having a good time fishing
great work
Love those heavy bites! Great video E
Cheers buddy Ricky 🎵😎👌🐠