One of the coolest places to paddle in Tampa Bay in my opinion. Kayak rentals are available. Check out www.weedonislandpreserve.org Follow me on Facebook at lovekayak.fishing
i just learned that youtube pays more if someone watches a whole ad instead of clicking skip so i will be watching full ads on this channel from now on. props to my peeps Marty
I dont mean to be off topic but does anybody know of a method to get back into an Instagram account..? I stupidly forgot the account password. I love any help you can give me.
@Steven Alexzander I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and Im trying it out now. Takes quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
I've actually seen some big snook swimming those trails. It killed me that I didn't have enough room to cast to them. One tip when going through those trails: if you have a breakable paddle, take it apart and use it like an oar. Since it gets so narrow in there, many times it's tough to use a full kayak paddle.
Thanks for the great videos Marty! This is one of my very favorite channels and I wind up learning a lot from you. You live in an area that looks like an absolute paradise (at least through your photography). My favorite part about your videos is you show us just how easy it actually is to just go fishing! I now bring several poles with me on the road and just find a local city pond or lake to fish after work. I have an inflatable pontoon with a frame but after watching your channel, I'm convinced the kayak seems to be the much better option. .
Awesome video! Amazing place, will have to rent a kayak if I ever get down there. Love the bacon cheeseburger ending! Great job, be well and fish on! Mark in Oregon
Cool trails! That look like a nice snook and red! The water was supper skinny and clear made the fish extra spooky! White bait or shrimp might of gotten them to bite. If no live bait try a gulp shrimp with a subtle presentation cast way in front of them and work it slow !
Great video. Thanks for making it for us newbies. I am just getting into yakking with my 2 young boys and just bought them 8 ft sit-on and a sit in. I'm gonna make toons for the sit-on since it's very unstable. I will use your ideas, hope you don't mind.Better luck next time. ;)
Weedon Island, that's my next of the woods. There are a lot of fishing pressure here as you saw for yourself by all the boats. Fishing can be hard, but the trails are a lot of fun and there are many friendly kayakers around. I remember the first time in the trail I had my 13' Ocean Kayak and navigating the trail was interesting at times lol Lots of bumps and scratches ;P
Great video Marty. I always look forward for your next adventure. That place is beautiful. How do you find the music you use? It always seems to go along perfectly with your travels! Amazing. Tight lines my friend.
Very.. very cool...wish we had places like that here in the western highlands of VA. I know down by Jamestown VA off the James River there are little swampy coves like Sandy Bay, Back River, College Creek, Neyses Bay, I thought those were cool, but nothing like that...Great Video, WOW that was a lot of Yakers...Thanks
love your videos! going to be making my own soon with my buddy :) have you ever fished ozello florida? thats where most of our trips are going to start at, we will explore florida more later on
Definitely subscribing after this video. I've been planning a trip down to the Sarasota/Tampa Bay area to do some fishing and I'm wondering if you have any pointers for where to go in the beginning of February to catch something. Also if you know any cool spots to paddle the are in spring fed areas. I was hoping to go fishing near Chassahowitzka since it seems really beautiful there. Any pointers or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Happy fishing and tight lines!
man i luv watching ur channel just watching u catch fish makes me want to get my kayak out and fish but its a pain i dont hav a yak like urs mines a sundolphin arabi 10 so i hav no room for rods or tackle i hav to use 1 rod and carry a small shoulder tacklebox which is at my feet so its hard to fish out of
hey man, I know its off point but where do you find all the music? it adds to your production so much with so little. beautiful job man! your tips have helped my learning curve about fishing here so much I just wanna say thanks! keep up the good work!
lol didn't realize where this was i live on 4th st right next to gandy. Will be getting my kayak this week waiting on the roof rack. Do you need off mosquito spray when you're out there?
I been thinking about getting into kayaking cause I live in North East Florida just off the St Johns River. The only thing that worries me about it is comming accross a gator and it see's me as dinner served. Have you ever encountered them, and what do you do if one attacks.
Welll Darn, now I have added another item to my Bucket List! Gee, not sure if I should thank you or not. I love your videos, Zoffinger, You actually got me out on a Kayak. I have one, modified it to fishing and have gone out every Saturday since June this year , I have a vid of my modifications if you check them out... Keep up the great vids, I will keep watchin.
I've been watching your videos for a while now but haven't subscribed until today (just now) and this is the first video where I am going to disagree with you. With all the beauty you saw, and the fact that you backed out to not take away from the boater's fishing experience, to me, there is no way to call this getting skunked... Even with no fish on, I still wouldn't call it skunked. :) I will be getting a fishing kayak soon and will be doing a lot of freshwater fishing and if/when I learn to saltwater fish (I don't have a clue - 100% newbie) I might get to those areas. I have learned so much just watching your videos and I really appreciate all your videos! (especially the ice fishing in the hobie! ROFL!) Just for info - I have many hours in a sport kayak on floating trips, but none in a fishing kayak. I look forward to it. :)
That is a great place... a jungle in the water, one day I hope I have a chance to see that. And not fish in that area ?... it looks to me a lot of cover for a fish, thanks for the trip \m/ \m/
It might just be me , being new to these signs , but heck I rather they had a weather proof map with the big star, saying "You are here"! Then a number and picture of two person paddling .. 😁
+ Zoffinger I tried to retrace the position by google earth. It seems to be a regulary canal structure. Obviuosly inviting for different reasons. I appreciate Your videos.
Hey zoffinger. I Watch everyone of your videos and I was wondering if you could possibly go back to the spot with some different baits. Maybe some live bait. I know you’re working on your business but I’m sure you can find some free time to try this out thanks so much!!!
I have to say. I enjoy your fishing channel better than any high budget show on cable or satellite. Thank you for sharing.
Best fishing channel on youtube right here!
It’s quality, but check DeerMeatForDinner he’s fire too
Jeremy Haddock he’s lame
i just learned that youtube pays more if someone watches a whole ad instead of clicking skip so i will be watching full ads on this channel from now on. props to my peeps Marty
I never tire of watching your videos! Thanks for posting them.
I'm always excited when I see a new video of yours in my feed! Love the video quality/shots, places you go and things I learn!
Thanks for sharing, Marty ... that was beautiful!!
I got a smile from ear to ear! thanks for sharing
Just an awesome video. Better than anything on television.
Regards
Mark
I got skunked too the one time I went fishing at Weedon Island. Beautiful place. I'd love to explore more of the waters there sometime.
Live in MASS, finally putting the yak in after watching you all winter! keep the videos coming....
That was really cool! Thank u for sharing your videos and your adventures!
Wow, what a treat the trails are. Thanks for taking us along; amazing!
Wow ...you take me places I would never go . Your videos are inspiring and give me courage to explore .Thanks for taking me along for the ride .
this guy represents what fishing is all about doing it simple and enjoying the whole thing good on you tony australia
I dont mean to be off topic but does anybody know of a method to get back into an Instagram account..?
I stupidly forgot the account password. I love any help you can give me.
@Bryce Colton instablaster =)
@Steven Alexzander I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and Im trying it out now.
Takes quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Steven Alexzander It did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. Im so happy!
Thank you so much you saved my account !
@Bryce Colton No problem :)
Thanks for sharing. Looks like a great area to visit. Hope you have better luck next time. Great video as always Marty.
When I got my first yak I went out with a friend who told me about Weedon Island and I was so amazed at the beauty of it all. I was hooked.
Thank you for sharing. Loves all your videos.
Love your Channel, such pragmatic advice, well done.
The mangroves are such a spectacular place. Great vid!
I've actually seen some big snook swimming those trails. It killed me that I didn't have enough room to cast to them. One tip when going through those trails: if you have a breakable paddle, take it apart and use it like an oar. Since it gets so narrow in there, many times it's tough to use a full kayak paddle.
This is by far one of your TOP Videos Bro!!! It makes me want to get out and push poll through that area with 1 of my friends!!!
Thanks for the great videos Marty! This is one of my very favorite channels and I wind up learning a lot from you. You live in an area that looks like an absolute paradise (at least through your photography). My favorite part about your videos is you show us just how easy it actually is to just go fishing! I now bring several poles with me on the road and just find a local city pond or lake to fish after work. I have an inflatable pontoon with a frame but after watching your channel, I'm convinced the kayak seems to be the much better option. .
Another great video. I really like your work.
thanks for the virtual tour, that was nice!
Very cool! Yet another place for me to check out!
What a cool place! I'll have to plan a trip down to check it out. Great video
Awesome video! Amazing place, will have to rent a kayak if I ever get down there. Love the bacon cheeseburger ending! Great job, be well and fish on! Mark in Oregon
Another awsome vidéo ! Not a fishing vidéo , but it 's a beautiful kayak trail !
Just wanted to say that I've been watching quite a few fishing videos here lately, but you're my favorite channel.
Thanks, Robert :^)
Excellent Video Marty !
AWESOME...i am in clearwater and looking forward to visiting this great place.
Great video I enjoyed the trip thanks a bunch
Awesome dude good to see you again
that's awesome, moving to tampa this month can't wait to check it out
Cool trails! That look like a nice snook and red! The water was supper skinny and clear made the fish extra spooky! White bait or shrimp might of gotten them to bite. If no live bait try a gulp shrimp with a subtle presentation cast way in front of them and work it slow !
Cool fun.....burger looked nice too !!
Great video. Thanks for making it for us newbies. I am just getting into yakking with my 2 young boys and just bought them 8 ft sit-on and a sit in. I'm gonna make toons for the sit-on since it's very unstable. I will use your ideas, hope you don't mind.Better luck next time. ;)
Weedon Island, that's my next of the woods. There are a lot of fishing pressure here as you saw for yourself by all the boats. Fishing can be hard, but the trails are a lot of fun and there are many friendly kayakers around. I remember the first time in the trail I had my 13' Ocean Kayak and navigating the trail was interesting at times lol Lots of bumps and scratches ;P
awesome music great touch
Wow what a beautiful spot
Great video Marty. I always look forward for your next adventure. That place is beautiful. How do you find the music you use? It always seems to go along perfectly with your travels! Amazing. Tight lines my friend.
Hell Yeah!! That's my backyard!! Wish would have known, I would have joined you.
Im definitely going to have to check that place out
Very.. very cool...wish we had places like that here in the western highlands of VA. I know down by Jamestown VA off the James River there are little swampy coves like Sandy Bay, Back River, College Creek, Neyses Bay, I thought those were cool, but nothing like that...Great Video, WOW that was a lot of Yakers...Thanks
love your videos! going to be making my own soon with my buddy :) have you ever fished ozello florida? thats where most of our trips are going to start at, we will explore florida more later on
Definitely subscribing after this video. I've been planning a trip down to the Sarasota/Tampa Bay area to do some fishing and I'm wondering if you have any pointers for where to go in the beginning of February to catch something. Also if you know any cool spots to paddle the are in spring fed areas. I was hoping to go fishing near Chassahowitzka since it seems really beautiful there. Any pointers or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Happy fishing and tight lines!
This is one of my favorite places to kayak, mostly bc I live so close!
You have to come down to ten thousand islands, under everglades, make sure to bring cold beer(really hot and humid)
man i luv watching ur channel just watching u catch fish makes me want to get my kayak out and fish but its a pain i dont hav a yak like urs mines a sundolphin arabi 10 so i hav no room for rods or tackle i hav to use 1 rod and carry a small shoulder tacklebox which is at my feet so its hard to fish out of
I love your videos I will be getting a one-man pontoon boat soon
Thats what I like to see. A man who knows there is more than one easy way to feel better about getting skunked :)
hey man, I know its off point but where do you find all the music? it adds to your production so much with so little. beautiful job man! your tips have helped my learning curve about fishing here so much I just wanna say thanks! keep up the good work!
lol didn't realize where this was i live on 4th st right next to gandy. Will be getting my kayak this week waiting on the roof rack. Do you need off mosquito spray when you're out there?
I been thinking about getting into kayaking cause I live in North East Florida just off the St Johns River. The only thing that worries me about it is comming accross a gator and it see's me as dinner served. Have you ever encountered them, and what do you do if one attacks.
Amazing view
Nothing like a good burger to calm the hunger down. Better luck next time, awesome video like always.
love that place!
Welll Darn, now I have added another item to my Bucket List! Gee, not sure if I should thank you or not.
I love your videos, Zoffinger, You actually got me out on a Kayak. I have one, modified it to fishing and have gone out every Saturday since June this year , I have a vid of my modifications if you check them out... Keep up the great vids, I will keep watchin.
Have you ever fished around Davis Island? I use to have some good luck out there.
this reminds me a lot of 9 mile pond in the everglades, if you ever get the chance its worth it to check it out.
The ending gave me the giggles!
Thinking about going next weekend, weather should be nice unlike this weekend :)
fun ride thank so much...
I love your channel. Watch all the time. You need to invest in a GPS. Find a used one on ebay.
Take your fishing to another level.
Can you do a complete Johnny bass boat 100 DIY rebuild, with the four horsepower Suzuki 4-stroke, with the pontoons added?
you are cool. Come black Friday I will buy my first Kayak. I am learning a lot from you.
Cool video, thanks.
Brilliant!
We have tons of those trails down here in the Everglades, no markers so google earth and a handheld GPS is must.
I've been watching your videos for a while now but haven't subscribed until today (just now) and this is the first video where I am going to disagree with you. With all the beauty you saw, and the fact that you backed out to not take away from the boater's fishing experience, to me, there is no way to call this getting skunked... Even with no fish on, I still wouldn't call it skunked. :) I will be getting a fishing kayak soon and will be doing a lot of freshwater fishing and if/when I learn to saltwater fish (I don't have a clue - 100% newbie) I might get to those areas. I have learned so much just watching your videos and I really appreciate all your videos! (especially the ice fishing in the hobie! ROFL!) Just for info - I have many hours in a sport kayak on floating trips, but none in a fishing kayak. I look forward to it. :)
+Wayne's RV Thanks for the sub, Wayne :^)
I'm lucky because I live a 15 minute drive from there.
so this summer my sister and I are gonna try paddle boarding (they have a rental service) ^-^
Nice! Thanks for sharing. I bet those Jr. Bacon Cheese burgers were OK.
did you launch from gandy bridge?
Someday take the time to give us a primer on your use of the gopros and your settings.
Thats what i usually order at wendys lol. But seriously I hear about weeden island alot now after seeing this i'm gonna have to check it out.
hey do you ever fish freshwater spots
That is a great place... a jungle in the water, one day I hope I have a chance to see that. And not fish in that area ?... it looks to me a lot of cover for a fish, thanks for the trip \m/ \m/
We should link up sometime and go fishing one weeked. I live in saint pete, am an avid angler and just bought another kayak.
Great video what country do you live ?
Us
Marty Are you from tampa area?
It might just be me , being new to these signs , but heck I rather they had a weather proof map with the big star, saying "You are here"! Then a number and picture of two person paddling .. 😁
I went there recently and they took down the signs and replaced them with orange ribbons so me and my brother got pretty lost
have you ever ran into gators?? that place is amazing...
+ Zoffinger I tried to retrace the position by google earth. It seems to be a regulary canal structure. Obviuosly inviting for different reasons.
I appreciate Your videos.
whats it mean to get skunked away?
Finally saw someone with a canoe.
WHEN YOU GO OUT ON YOUR ADVENTURES DO YOU EVER RUN INTO ANY WATER SNAKES?
KON TIKI hangin with....Kool!
That's real cool.. But we don't get to do that here. In Sarawak, cause ya'll probably come face to face with a gigantic croc
I'm going there tomorrow
tampabay area has a ton of fishing gems
Wendys! My man, where's the frosty?
Python and Gator country too!
Is the emotion spitfire 8 stable enough to stand up without the pontoons??
I couldn't do it.
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Hey zoffinger. I Watch everyone of your videos and I was wondering if you could possibly go back to the spot with some different baits. Maybe some live bait. I know you’re working on your business but I’m sure you can find some free time to try this out thanks so much!!!
Makes me want to drag my canoe out of the cellar and get back on the water, thanks
Wow, I love seeing other youtubers comment on people's videos! (btw you're videos are awesome)
WEED ON!
Anyone else notice the fish (3-5) of them at 9:08 ?
i was there last weekend
ever get lost?