The salinity is a lot lower all over after the storm. The fish are definitely still around, been catching lots of snook and tarpon in flooded freshwater areas. You might not be getting on them because the pattern you're used to in those spots is different with the much lower salinity. I couldn't get a good look at those small fish but they did look like tilapia. If those are tilapia, your spot has a LOT of freshwater and you might do better somewhere else if you're looking for saltwater fish. Keep up the good work and positive vibes! tight lines! 🐠
I really appreciate all that info! I figured that there was a lot of freshwater around since all that flooding that happened I’m guessing that those smaller fish were definitely tilapia if that’s the case! Thanks for the comment and support on the channel! Tight lines!! 🎣😁
Lol!!!! I've finally got you figured out. And YOU pointed it out yourself! In watching you, you're correct! At this point, you don't have the patience for natural bait fishing! You don't go fishing with the right frame of mind for natural bait. Here's what I mean! When I go, I go to just be there and enjoy nature! If I happen to catch something, GREAT! If not, it's still GREAT! Again, put a few spikes in the ground, throw out 2-3 rods with mullet, lady fish, grunts, pinfish, or mojarra. (That's the order of my preference anyway), and preferably live! If needed, I'll put on a weight with a rubber band or anyway so it will come off in a fight! Then sit your butt down in a folding chair and pop open a beer or fire up bone, or whatever floats your boat, and CHILL! Check your baits once in a while and make any nessacery adjustments, then CHILL some more! If possible, I try to put a live bait on a bobber. Chilling properly does take a little practice, but it works! Get up and work your artificial occasionally or when you see something going on while remembering to "match the hatch." Btw, I would have put those Talapia on "live" in a heartbeat! Imo, you don't have to chase content. Relax and let it come to you! Lastly, Check your texts and get back to me! 😊
Haha it seems you have finally figured me out Will 😅 I think my real reason for not doing that kind of fishing is the fact that it hasn’t worked for me yet but like I do say often I know once I catch that first big one I’ll be hooked lol I wasn’t aware I could legally use those tilapia for bait or else I would have! I appreciate the advice as always! Thanks for the comment and tight lines! 🎣😁
@JfishyYT Tilapia are an invasive species in Florida! You can practice batting with them if you like! lol I'll even pitch them to you if you'd like! lol They are terrible for our natural ecosystems as they compete with our native species and eat their young! You said "chillin" while fishing hasn't worked for you! Remember! *If you are relaxed, it already worked! *When done properly with the proper equipment live bait will out fish artificials EVERY SINGLE TIME! Here's another tip you won't like but it's HUGE! Stop throwing your net where you are gonna fish!!! Get out your brand new areator and go by some live large or select size shrimp. Free line them with a 20lb. florocarbon leader and hook them just under their horn. This is fun because if there is fish anywhere around you'll see your shrimp flipping like crazy on the surface. They are good at avoiding getting eaten, but it's fun to watch! If you have to, put on a split shot! Then it's all over for him but the crying! Stay tuned! I should be hearing about next week anytime!!!
Yeah man. Fishing post hurricane is difficult. Depending on the areas hit it could push heavy populations of fish far away. But it will get better over time.
That’s what I figured! I appreciate the info man since like I said I’ve never fished after a hurricane yet alone such a devastating one to our area! Thanks for the comment and tight lines!! 🎣😁
Interesting! I appreciate that info! I wasn’t even sure if I could use them as bait especially not being sure on what they were! I appreciate the comment and tight lines! 🎣😁
Just wanna give you heads up I heard that the red tide is in around some areas in Tampa Once again great content and really enjoy watching your videos !
That’s what I’ve been hearing! I tried to look it up online and I can’t find much but I had a feeling because some areas had a weird smell! I appreciate the heads up! Thanks for the comment and support! Tight lines!! 🎣😁
Heck yeah that’s awesome to hear!! The one thing I didn’t have that I’m sure would’ve maybe bettered my chance was shrimp! I appreciate the tip and the comment! Tight lines!!🎣😁
I appreciate the advice! I’ve never fished after a hurricane so I figured that it stirred everything up! Thanks for the comment and support! Tight lines!! 🎣😁
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Drop me a comment if you guys have had any luck fishing post hurricane! And what y’all caught!? Have a great week everyone and tight lines!! 😁🎣
Not catching much, might have something for ya I picked up from the hurricane, how can I reach ya
The salinity is a lot lower all over after the storm. The fish are definitely still around, been catching lots of snook and tarpon in flooded freshwater areas. You might not be getting on them because the pattern you're used to in those spots is different with the much lower salinity. I couldn't get a good look at those small fish but they did look like tilapia. If those are tilapia, your spot has a LOT of freshwater and you might do better somewhere else if you're looking for saltwater fish. Keep up the good work and positive vibes! tight lines! 🐠
I really appreciate all that info! I figured that there was a lot of freshwater around since all that flooding that happened I’m guessing that those smaller fish were definitely tilapia if that’s the case! Thanks for the comment and support on the channel! Tight lines!! 🎣😁
Lol!!!!
I've finally got you figured out. And YOU pointed it out yourself! In watching you, you're correct! At this point, you don't have the patience for natural bait fishing! You don't go fishing with the right frame of mind for natural bait.
Here's what I mean! When I go, I go to just be there and enjoy nature! If I happen to catch something, GREAT! If not, it's still GREAT!
Again, put a few spikes in the ground, throw out 2-3 rods with mullet, lady fish, grunts, pinfish, or mojarra. (That's the order of my preference anyway), and preferably live! If needed, I'll put on a weight with a rubber band or anyway so it will come off in a fight!
Then sit your butt down in a folding chair and pop open a beer or fire up bone, or whatever floats your boat, and CHILL! Check your baits once in a while and make any nessacery adjustments, then CHILL some more! If possible, I try to put a live bait on a bobber. Chilling properly does take a little practice, but it works! Get up and work your artificial occasionally or when you see something going on while remembering to "match the hatch."
Btw, I would have put those Talapia on "live" in a heartbeat!
Imo, you don't have to chase content. Relax and let it come to you!
Lastly,
Check your texts and get back to me! 😊
Haha it seems you have finally figured me out Will 😅 I think my real reason for not doing that kind of fishing is the fact that it hasn’t worked for me yet but like I do say often I know once I catch that first big one I’ll be hooked lol I wasn’t aware I could legally use those tilapia for bait or else I would have! I appreciate the advice as always! Thanks for the comment and tight lines! 🎣😁
@JfishyYT
Tilapia are an invasive species in Florida! You can practice batting with them if you like! lol I'll even pitch them to you if you'd like! lol
They are terrible for our natural ecosystems as they compete with our native species and eat their young!
You said "chillin" while fishing hasn't worked for you!
Remember!
*If you are relaxed, it already worked!
*When done properly with the proper equipment live bait will out fish artificials EVERY SINGLE TIME!
Here's another tip you won't like but it's HUGE!
Stop throwing your net where you are gonna fish!!!
Get out your brand new areator and go by some live large or select size shrimp. Free line them with a 20lb. florocarbon leader and hook them just under their horn. This is fun because if there is fish anywhere around you'll see your shrimp flipping like crazy on the surface. They are good at avoiding getting eaten, but it's fun to watch! If you have to, put on a split shot! Then it's all over for him but the crying!
Stay tuned! I should be hearing about next week anytime!!!
Yeah man. Fishing post hurricane is difficult. Depending on the areas hit it could push heavy populations of fish far away. But it will get better over time.
That’s what I figured! I appreciate the info man since like I said I’ve never fished after a hurricane yet alone such a devastating one to our area! Thanks for the comment and tight lines!! 🎣😁
Yea, those are tilapia, caught many reds on them before
Interesting! I appreciate that info! I wasn’t even sure if I could use them as bait especially not being sure on what they were! I appreciate the comment and tight lines! 🎣😁
Just wanna give you heads up I heard that the red tide is in around some areas in Tampa Once again great content and really enjoy watching your videos !
That’s what I’ve been hearing! I tried to look it up online and I can’t find much but I had a feeling because some areas had a weird smell! I appreciate the heads up! Thanks for the comment and support! Tight lines!! 🎣😁
Went out 10/22 caught four keeper size sheeps! Biggest was 17inches.. They are deff out there I’m in your area! I fish out there all the time!
Heck yeah that’s awesome to hear!! The one thing I didn’t have that I’m sure would’ve maybe bettered my chance was shrimp! I appreciate the tip and the comment! Tight lines!!🎣😁
Once the water starts to clear up the fall fishing should be really good. Be patient, keep trying.
I appreciate the advice! I’ve never fished after a hurricane so I figured that it stirred everything up! Thanks for the comment and support! Tight lines!! 🎣😁
Great effort, thanks for bringing this video to us.
Thanks for the continuous support! I truly appreciate it and the comment as well! Tight lines!! 🎣😁
Fishing not catching!! Alot of freshwater is still in the bay
Exactly bro! I’m hoping it ain’t too long cause I need to hear some drag soon! Haha I appreciate the comment and support as always! Tight lines!! 🎣😁
@@JfishyYT soon as the water starts to clear the fall bite should be in full swing! You know where youll find me jiggling
Thats why they call it fishing snd not catching….been there and done that. Enjoyed the video.. have a great weekend. 🇺🇸👍🙏
That’s a very true statement haha! I appreciate the comment and the support! Glad you enjoyed and tight lines!! 😁🎣