Looks like the dolphins were enjoying cruising around with you Wes! Some Nice catches . Nice red! That was a neat catfish too . Beautiful reflections on the water . Great outing !
Cool to see the dolphins ripping the shallows like that! Good day to catch a variety of fish! SWEET! We are heading out to catch the N.ont. version of the speckled trout (brook trout) this weekend. Hope the summer is rocking!
Thanks!! I'm always trying to film Flippers in my travels....Most of the time they make filming reel easy.....Good luck fishing the back country in Ontario.....Look forward to seeing the wilderness!!
Seeing those dolphins so close to the boat is living the dream!! Beautiful looking Redfish and Speckled Trout! The catfish is a cool catch also. Nice video Wes!
Thanks Henri!! Flipper was a bonus and anytime I can find a friendly pod of Dolphin or Manatees I try to get some footage....In 3 feet of crystal water they really stand out especially when they are watching me and the boat.....LOL!!
Thanks Wayn!! Every once in a while I'll come across a pod of friendly Flippers in the shallow water up there.....They are very intelligent mammals and most of the time very easy to film!!
BNW.....Thanks!! Sees like I'm in the right place ever time I manage to film Flipper and Manateez here on the coast.....Definitely a unique experience every time I manage to find both species!!
Thanks John!! I'm picking my time in the skinny water.....I don't like all this heat and neither do the fish.....Cooler water from the springs or somewhere that's got a lot of shade!!
Thanks J!! I hadn't seen one in years until this critter showed....I'm always thinking abut those species than I never see anymore......They gotta be reel scarce!!
Thanks Ron!! Kinda nice when I run across different scenarios that allow a multitude of different species to be filmed.....Especially Manatees and Dolphin.....Most of the time it's the right place at the right time.....Sea Ya!!
Thanks Rande!! I can't remember the last time I caught one of these critters.....I rarely fish the open bays for Trout any more and I know these fish are normally found in this environment!!
The dolphins were amazing. If you haven't tried fried GafftopSailfin Catfish ( we call 'em 'sail cats' for short) you're missing out on some good eating. Anyways, Another cool vid, thanks for taking us with ya. Keep chasing that Wild!
Thanks Icy!! It's interesting how many times I've come across pods of Manatees and Dolphin!! The interesting part is just how docile and interested in my green boat they usually are.....Most folks will never get to see the clips I put into my videos!! I came to Florida in my middle 20's and had almost no knowledge of Saltwater species.....All I did was fish the Fresh.....Now since then I've feasted on just about every species you can think of.....My vocabulary includes what some folks call a trash....If I can fillet it....I'll consume it.....LOL With my first catch I knew it was a cat and I found out they were reel tasty.....Anymore it's rare for me to catch one....In fact that was the first one I've shown on the channel after 5 years.....Sea Ya!!
NCIF.....Thanks!! Between Flipper and the Manateez I never miss a chance to film them.....As long as I don't frighten them I always manage to get some great footage in the skinny water.....I got 4 T's with a Pup in front of the house this morning!!
@@naturecoastinshorefishing4397 It's very rare I don't get advanced warning they are around.....I'm constantly scanning the surface horizon in my travels.....This morning I drifted right up to Mom and her pup!!😎....Big tides this AM and tomorrow!!
Thanks!! I never miss a chance Dolphin when I find a pod of mammals in shallow water and here lately I'm finding the fish in spring fed creeks.......Have a great week!!
There is only one comercial crabber in the Southern Refuge from Haulover Bay to Wall Bay and his traps are in the creeks and not in the open water of the bays!!😎
@@WesLovelace I just don't notice any crab pot bouys in your vids...I do think I saw one in this vid you posted..wasn't sure if it was a bouy or seagull..lol...
@@fishnski9211 The crabber works out of the River up there and probably has about 50 traps.....He's the only one I see in my travels and he has them well scattered!!
Thanks RDF!! Managing to film Dolphin is always a plus in my book.....Here lately with all this extreme weather I've been on the struggle bus looking for fish in the skinny water!!
Thanks CJD!! When I first came here I had several guys I fished with tell me the same thing.....So I caught one down at the Big Bend powerplant in Tampa Bay and filleted the critter and I found it to be as good as a freshwater Catfish....I've tried a few questionable species over the years and I'm still fishing.....LOL!!
Thanks Vincent!! The heat here has kept me off the water lately..... but with 50+ sq. miles of coastline and my knowledge of the area it's very rare that I get the big Zero.....LOL!!
Going to fish around may creek in September. Any other creeks you recommend going to around this time in the Chaz? We have a mud boat with a trolling motor
Thanks!! Well since you're near John's Island and with that shallow boat you could try several places.....The first would be to the Seven Cabbage area on the north side of the river all the way to the old whooping crane compound and the other would be into the North and South Blind creeks areas.....I prefer those creeks that allow me access from wide creeks culminating in shallow lime rock bottom narrow creeks.....I stay away from the crowds and by getting way back in these areas I feel that I'm fishing in new territory because of the lack of other boats in the back country.....For the most part you will see very few boats fishing this area....I know that if I can see another boat they can certainly see me and in those instances I become a ghost.....Good luck!!
@WesLovelace thanks for the help brother! We'll try that side out for sure, looking forward to explore some new areas; especially in the hard to get areas. Love this place for sure. I love the topwater bite here for sure 🔥
Looks like the dolphins were enjoying cruising around with you Wes! Some Nice catches . Nice red! That was a neat catfish too . Beautiful reflections on the water . Great outing !
Thanks Ryan!! This heat is keeping me off the water so having a great few hours with the Flippers and the locals was a reel treat!!
I love seeing the dolphins out there Wes and the water is so clear! Crazy catfish too! Cheers Bud!👍
Thanks Rob!! I really enjoy finding a pod of friendly flippers in my travels .....Seems like most of them don't mind being on the tube.....LOL!!
Cool to see the dolphins ripping the shallows like that! Good day to catch a variety of fish! SWEET! We are heading out to catch the N.ont. version of the speckled trout (brook trout) this weekend. Hope the summer is rocking!
Thanks!! I'm always trying to film Flippers in my travels....Most of the time they make filming reel easy.....Good luck fishing the back country in Ontario.....Look forward to seeing the wilderness!!
Seeing those dolphins so close to the boat is living the dream!! Beautiful looking Redfish and Speckled Trout! The catfish is a cool catch also. Nice video Wes!
Thanks Henri!! Flipper was a bonus and anytime I can find a friendly pod of Dolphin or Manatees I try to get some footage....In 3 feet of crystal water they really stand out especially when they are watching me and the boat.....LOL!!
Very enjoyable video ❤❤ thank you for sharing my dear friend ❤❤❤
Simply Me....Thanks!! I never know what species I might me able to film when I'm on the Gulf of Mexico!!
Blue tailed reds. 🤟 That was a wild looking catfish.
Thanks Dug!! There are a lot of different traits attached to each species that I manage to catch here on the coast!!
Get out there before that afternoon thunderstorm. Love them dolphins ❤
DMP Thanks!! Out this AM at the crack of dawn.....Couple of Reds and 4 Manateez before the battery died.....LOL!!
Amazing the Dolphins following you. The water is so clear..
Thanks Wayn!! Every once in a while I'll come across a pod of friendly Flippers in the shallow water up there.....They are very intelligent mammals and most of the time very easy to film!!
Great video!! Dolphins was the icing on the cake!
BNW.....Thanks!! Sees like I'm in the right place ever time I manage to film Flipper and Manateez here on the coast.....Definitely a unique experience every time I manage to find both species!!
Hey Wes, I'm not too keen on going out in the heat lately, but good to see you catchin' some nice reds and trout on your trip out. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks John!! I'm picking my time in the skinny water.....I don't like all this heat and neither do the fish.....Cooler water from the springs or somewhere that's got a lot of shade!!
I haven’t seen a gafftopsail catfish in many years. As a teenager, they were plentiful in Pensacola bay and really fun to catch.
Thanks J!! I hadn't seen one in years until this critter showed....I'm always thinking abut those species than I never see anymore......They gotta be reel scarce!!
Another great trip there Wes!
Thanks Ron!! Kinda nice when I run across different scenarios that allow a multitude of different species to be filmed.....Especially Manatees and Dolphin.....Most of the time it's the right place at the right time.....Sea Ya!!
That catfish was a nice addition. I don't think I've seen you catch one of those before.
Thanks Rande!! I can't remember the last time I caught one of these critters.....I rarely fish the open bays for Trout any more and I know these fish are normally found in this environment!!
The dolphins were amazing. If you haven't tried fried GafftopSailfin Catfish ( we call 'em 'sail cats' for short) you're missing out on some good eating. Anyways, Another cool vid, thanks for taking us with ya. Keep chasing that Wild!
Thanks Icy!! It's interesting how many times I've come across pods of Manatees and Dolphin!! The interesting part is just how docile and interested in my green boat they usually are.....Most folks will never get to see the clips I put into my videos!! I came to Florida in my middle 20's and had almost no knowledge of Saltwater species.....All I did was fish the Fresh.....Now since then I've feasted on just about every species you can think of.....My vocabulary includes what some folks call a trash....If I can fillet it....I'll consume it.....LOL With my first catch I knew it was a cat and I found out they were reel tasty.....Anymore it's rare for me to catch one....In fact that was the first one I've shown on the channel after 5 years.....Sea Ya!!
I like it when the Dolphins turn on their side to get a good look at ya.
NCIF.....Thanks!! Between Flipper and the Manateez I never miss a chance to film them.....As long as I don't frighten them I always manage to get some great footage in the skinny water.....I got 4 T's with a Pup in front of the house this morning!!
@@WesLovelace spooking a manatee is always something I try to avoid. Those early morning paddles put me on edge.
@@naturecoastinshorefishing4397 It's very rare I don't get advanced warning they are around.....I'm constantly scanning the surface horizon in my travels.....This morning I drifted right up to Mom and her pup!!😎....Big tides this AM and tomorrow!!
you got some great looking fish my friend
Thanks John!! I don't get to see Dolphin up close very often in such shallow water!!
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Thanks!! I never know what species will show up when I'm fishing the shallow waters of the Gulf here on the Florida Gulf Coast!!
@@WesLovelace 👍👍👍❤❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹🌹
Enjoy fishing nice place
Thanks!! I never miss a chance Dolphin when I find a pod of mammals in shallow water and here lately I'm finding the fish in spring fed creeks.......Have a great week!!
Are the commercial crabbers out in the refuge?...cant find too many spots to drop my crab traps around Bayport..crab bouys are everywhere!
There is only one comercial crabber in the Southern Refuge from Haulover Bay to Wall Bay and his traps are in the creeks and not in the open water of the bays!!😎
@@WesLovelace I just don't notice any crab pot bouys in your vids...I do think I saw one in this vid you posted..wasn't sure if it was a bouy or seagull..lol...
@@fishnski9211 The crabber works out of the River up there and probably has about 50 traps.....He's the only one I see in my travels and he has them well scattered!!
Great video Wes
Thanks RDF!! Managing to film Dolphin is always a plus in my book.....Here lately with all this extreme weather I've been on the struggle bus looking for fish in the skinny water!!
Amazing, good vdo
Thanks!! I never know what species of fish I might come across in the Refuge here on the Florida Gulf Coast!!
Unlike the hard-head catfish, I have heard the sail cats are actually good eating. I have not tried them myself.
Thanks CJD!! When I first came here I had several guys I fished with tell me the same thing.....So I caught one down at the Big Bend powerplant in Tampa Bay and filleted the critter and I found it to be as good as a freshwater Catfish....I've tried a few questionable species over the years and I'm still fishing.....LOL!!
Wow do you ever have a blank day? 😮
Thanks Vincent!! The heat here has kept me off the water lately..... but with 50+ sq. miles of coastline and my knowledge of the area it's very rare that I get the big Zero.....LOL!!
Going to fish around may creek in September. Any other creeks you recommend going to around this time in the Chaz? We have a mud boat with a trolling motor
Thanks!! Well since you're near John's Island and with that shallow boat you could try several places.....The first would be to the Seven Cabbage area on the north side of the river all the way to the old whooping crane compound and the other would be into the North and South Blind creeks areas.....I prefer those creeks that allow me access from wide creeks culminating in shallow lime rock bottom narrow creeks.....I stay away from the crowds and by getting way back in these areas I feel that I'm fishing in new territory because of the lack of other boats in the back country.....For the most part you will see very few boats fishing this area....I know that if I can see another boat they can certainly see me and in those instances I become a ghost.....Good luck!!
@WesLovelace thanks for the help brother! We'll try that side out for sure, looking forward to explore some new areas; especially in the hard to get areas. Love this place for sure. I love the topwater bite here for sure 🔥
@@WesLovelace is pumpkin creek worth trying?
@@Peeler86 The only thing I know is the Chazz is known as the river of Hanging Pumpkins.....To my knowledge I have never run or fished that creek!!