Teaching is something that never gets forgotten. When there are off days and slow days videos like this mean a lot to the viewers. I commented last week requesting a video exactly like this video. Although this video was probably already in the works seeing you make content on stuff people request is amazing. Life by the bow is for the people. This video might not catch the attention of all your viewers but it means a lot to those who it love to learn. You are a great businessman and teacher.
Great video! I especially like the setting up of your boats and fishing gear. After an absence of being on the water for several years, I am rebuilding my boat and have taken many of your suggestions into how it is being set up.
Thank you for the video. I am always learning something every time a watch a video or go on the water. One of the things I always wonder when I'm land locked is what do people carry in their backpacks. That has carried over into what are the must have items on a small boat when going out for a day of fun or a day of serious fishing. I am going to take this information you provided and build my "Go Bag" for the boat. Thank you. I mostly enjoy you boating and fishing videos of the Keys since it is more suitable and obtainable for the amateur or weekend warriors as one might say. The Bahamas not so much doable. Thanks again and hopefully I'll see you on the water.
Been watching y’all for some time and I hope you realize the years your adding to peoples lives. It’s so nice after a hard days work to throw the earbuds in and “leave” for a little while. Very good videos. Very informative. We sincerely appreciate your attention to conservation and safety. Just a sidebar comment…If you require prescription eye glasses, it’s wise to have a extra pair. Thanks y’all, keep it up!
I really enjoyed this video. I live in south Louisiana and would like to start offshore fishing more. I especially like how the information on what you use is cut and dry. This is what you use and works for you. Very much appreciate this video!
Really enjoy this style video it's nice to see what other people use whether you're the new guy trying to learn or even being really experienced it's nice to see different things and how other people do them because you can always pick up something you might not know or have seen before
Hi! Just stumbled across your videos as I was looking for a tropical visual vacation today. So cool all the content your putting out. I've been watching all afternoon! Love, from SW Michigan.
Wise beyond your years Clay! This video alone as a guide for newer Keys anglers will go a long way for their safety and success. It took me 60 years by the Brail method to learn what is already second nature! Top notch review.
The EXACT video I needed! I REALLY want to get a boat and get into fishing off shore. And I have NO experience in it whatsoever. But I’m going to make it happen! Thank you very much for the detailed video good sir!
Clay, I'm a Chesapeake Bay boater. Yes, please more informational "fishing set-up" videos!" Salute to you and your bride, Stephanie! Alan & Jeanne Cecil Chesapeake Bay Country
Great video! When I first moved down to the Keys, I thought how fishing should be so easy because its the Keys. I couldn’t have been more wrong as there are so many ins and outs as you know. Like you, I spent endless hours on the water without much success. The details in your video will shorten the learning curve and help folks dial in much faster! Great Job! Would love to see your pl cast net throwing technique sometime. It really starts there lol. Tight lines Capt Tony
Thanks for the video. Very nice job! I will be moving to Ialamorada in august and getting my boat ready. I will be using your video to help with set up.
I still can't believe you don't charter ... especially with that Contender. You have SO MUCH information, expertise, experience, and enthusiasm that you could impart to the rest of us mortals. Let me know if you ever change your mind, I'll be first in line !!!
Very useful stuff thanks for putting this together for us! Most of what you recommend and do other people also recommend and do so you taught yourself very well!
Hey guys another great video! Lots of helpful information. Gotta tell you as a boat owner i love your contender 39 that's an awesome fishing boat its perfect. Stay safe
Thanks Clay! Just moved to Islamorada from southwest Florida. Watching your videos for the second or even third time while waiting for my boat to be shipped here. Getting ready. What is your go to rod to pair with the Penn Slammer reel? I am pretty sure you mentioned in your other videos. Also, for the Penn Slammer, do you think the high speed version is necessary? Thank you!
Hey Derek! Thanks so much, we use key largo custom rods. High speed is only necessary if you need it. If you’re asking yourself why you need it, the you don’t need it 🤪
Very informative video as always! My wife just got into paddle boarding and was looking at the irocker boards. Who would have thought the owner is buddy of yours. Pretty cool..
Love the videos, I was wondering if you can do a video or a segment on gaffing ie the best place to gaff a fish and any other tips and tricks you can offer. Thanks GQ
@@LifeByTheBow will do! Just some ideas of content that would be awesome to see… Top 5 Rod/Reel Rigs Best Speer Fishing Setup Unspoken Rules of the Water Boat Maintenance 101 (Preventative) Cheers! Nate
I always appreciate the knowledge that you have for all things boating and fishing, keep up the great work, even though I don't have a boat, if ever I am on someone's boat, I know that I will be OK and maybe help out with a small situation, or the knowledge of a fish or whatever it is, I may know something about it because of your videos, thank you so much, til next time 👍🙏❤️😎🛥️bye, hi Stephanie
Great info for a newbie boat owner and fisherwoman. 😊 I wanted to get the name of the gadget with the antenna and blinker light that transmits a gps signal? I may have to invest in one. Thank you for all your great videos, content, tips and scenery! One day I will make my way down to the Keys from Sarasota!
Great video - Complements nicely the ones you made about perfect boat and taking bay boat offshore. What brand is the cast net you are using? You mentoionned the name butnot sure I got it ? Betts Morada ? Thanks !
Hi Guys, I may be your no. 1 fan in Los Angeles. I am probably the only one here wearing your shirts. This is a serious comment. My heart is in the keys and everglades and I fished there for weeks at a time before I unfortunately had kidney failure and ended up in dialysis. I think that your site would be greatly enhanced if you added fly fishing to your repertoire. it isn't that difficult and you are in the center of the fly fishing world. Adding bonefish, tarpon, permit, snook and redfish you would greatly increase your subscriber numbers. most of your viewers are already fly fishers. I am sure you know a captain down there who could teach you the basics of casting. I have hundreds of flats flies and if you do decide to add fly fishing I will send you a few dozen to get you started. Without being too negative the shows are beginning to be repetitive. Please consider this suggestion. Thanks, Gary Fogel, long time subscriber.
Thanks for your suggestions Gary, and sorry to hear about your kidney failure. We actually just got off a plane from Andros fly fishing for bonefish. Unfortunately we got rained out but that’s okay. Sorry you feel that there’s repetition.
Dump bait from cast net into "fish basket". Keeps the other stuff in the net out of your live well. Use for shrimping in SC. Easy way to only put shrimp in cooler
Clay, Key Largo Customs makes several variations of the 7’ foot rod you described in the video. Can you provide the model number so I can purchase the exact rod. I just purchased two Penn Slammer 5500 and want to make sure I am purchasing the right rods. Thanks in advance!!
Thanks so much! We actually don't have a model number since its custom but if you ask him for the same rods as us he should know how to make it for you. Thanks for watching!
hello brother i'm an italian i'm in love with keys for 25 years and your videos always cheer me up and i tell you that i'm also an owner of a sea ray 25 and in these times especially in italy making fuel is a drama but let's be courageous and times will change also I would like to have your addresses if possible so that the next time I come to the keys towards the end of the year I will come and visit you for a day of fishing in the meantime I hug you and your dearest partner i love keys
@@LifeByTheBow I am heading down there in the first week of July so I was hoping to get some mahi and wahoo. I was looking forward to catch some blackfin tuna, looks like a blast, but I don't think those are in season. What is best to fish for in early late June/early July?
Teaching is something that never gets forgotten. When there are off days and slow days videos like this mean a lot to the viewers. I commented last week requesting a video exactly like this video. Although this video was probably already in the works seeing you make content on stuff people request is amazing. Life by the bow is for the people. This video might not catch the attention of all your viewers but it means a lot to those who it love to learn. You are a great businessman and teacher.
So glad to hear it Evan! More to come! We’re posting a video today that has a lot of info as well 👍🏼
Great video! I especially like the setting up of your boats and fishing gear. After an absence of being on the water for several years, I am rebuilding my boat and have taken many of your suggestions into how it is being set up.
So glad to help out my friend! Good luck!
Thank you for the video. I am always learning something every time a watch a video or go on the water. One of the things I always wonder when I'm land locked is what do people carry in their backpacks. That has carried over into what are the must have items on a small boat when going out for a day of fun or a day of serious fishing. I am going to take this information you provided and build my "Go Bag" for the boat. Thank you. I mostly enjoy you boating and fishing videos of the Keys since it is more suitable and obtainable for the amateur or weekend warriors as one might say. The Bahamas not so much doable. Thanks again and hopefully I'll see you on the water.
Thanks Brett! Glad you’re taking away from the videos 🙃
Been watching y’all for some time and I hope you realize the years your adding to peoples lives. It’s so nice after a hard days work to throw the earbuds in and “leave” for a little while. Very good videos. Very informative. We sincerely appreciate your attention to conservation and safety. Just a sidebar comment…If you require prescription eye glasses, it’s wise to have a extra pair. Thanks y’all, keep it up!
Thanks so much for the kind words Bryan!
I really enjoyed this video. I live in south Louisiana and would like to start offshore fishing more. I especially like how the information on what you use is cut and dry. This is what you use and works for you. Very much appreciate this video!
Of course Nathan thanks so much for watching!
I'm 37 and live 5 minutes from the beach and I haven't gone fishing since a small kid and now I want to start up again I appreciate your videos
Love hearing it Armando thanks so much
@@LifeByTheBow watching you right now and congratulations to Stephenie
We just moved to key west and bought a boat and this is the perfect video on what to start with on our boat! Love the videos!
Congratulations on the move! Wishing you all the best in Key West.
Really enjoy this style video it's nice to see what other people use whether you're the new guy trying to learn or even being really experienced it's nice to see different things and how other people do them because you can always pick up something you might not know or have seen before
Amen to that, thanks for watching Charles!
I really love this type of video continue to make these and the time was perfect anywhere from 20-25 minutes makes y’all videos even more enjoyable
Will do Alvin thanks so much! We are posting a video today about 27 minute long. Lots of fishing, exploring and teaching!
Hi! Just stumbled across your videos as I was looking for a tropical visual vacation today.
So cool all the content your putting out. I've been watching all afternoon!
Love, from SW Michigan.
Glad you’re enjoying the channel Lynn! Thanks so much for your support!
Love these instructional videos…just bought a Sea Pro 259 and also didn’t have anyone to teach me to deep sea fish so this is a huge help!! Thanks
You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching
Wise beyond your years Clay! This video alone as a guide for newer Keys anglers will go a long way for their safety and success. It took me 60 years by the Brail method to learn what is already second nature! Top notch review.
Thanks so much Lance!
I’m look to retire to the keys in the next 5 years . These are the type of videos I’m looking for . Please keep them coming.
Will do Chris sounds awesome!
The EXACT video I needed!
I REALLY want to get a boat and get into fishing off shore. And I have NO experience in it whatsoever. But I’m going to make it happen!
Thank you very much for the detailed video good sir!
Oh awesome, glad that you enjoyed everything. Thank you so much for watching.
Clay,
I'm a Chesapeake Bay boater. Yes, please more informational "fishing set-up" videos!"
Salute to you and your bride, Stephanie!
Alan & Jeanne Cecil
Chesapeake Bay Country
Thanks so much Sig!
Great information as always and a really simmered down simple tally of what is truly needed. Simply the best of TH-cam in my opinion.
Thanks so much Shawn!
Great video! When I first moved down to the Keys, I thought how fishing should be so easy because its the Keys. I couldn’t have been more wrong as there are so many ins and outs as you know. Like you, I spent endless hours on the water without much success. The details in your video will shorten the learning curve and help folks dial in much faster! Great Job!
Would love to see your pl cast net throwing technique sometime. It really starts there lol.
Tight lines
Capt Tony
Glad you’re enjoying it Anthony! Will do a cast net video soon!
Thanks for the video. Very nice job! I will be moving to Ialamorada in august and getting my boat ready. I will be using your video to help with set up.
Glad to hear it my friend!
This was EXACTLY the video I was hoping you'd do.
Hope you enjoyed it!
@@LifeByTheBow 👍
I still can't believe you don't charter ... especially with that Contender. You have SO MUCH information, expertise, experience, and enthusiasm that you could impart to the rest of us mortals. Let me know if you ever change your mind, I'll be first in line !!!
I appreciate that Ralph!
Awesome video Clay, even for us northern folk who are looking to venture to Florida and do some fishing. Thanks man!
Thanks Jim!
I was going to suggest this type of video. Thank you. Just moved to southern Florida and I wanna make sure I’ve got everything covered.
Hope you enjoyed Tony!
Great video and great to teach for some of us who need more information to be a great fisherman!
Glad you enjoyed it Chris!
I've been wanting to get into live bait fishing so this was very helpful. Thanks for the great info.
Glad to help Tyler thanks for watching!
Very useful stuff thanks for putting this together for us! Most of what you recommend and do other people also recommend and do so you taught yourself very well!
Thanks so much!
Hey guys another great video! Lots of helpful information. Gotta tell you as a boat owner i love your contender 39
that's an awesome fishing boat its perfect.
Stay safe
Thanks so much Bob! It’s a lot of fun!
Great video. I got my first boat last year. I have a 22 keywest 1720 we are new. I am in the Tampa bay area. Thanks.
Congrats! Thanks for watching
Great video with lots of incredible info. One thing I would include in your staples is small first aid kit. Never know what can happen out there.
Great input and thanks for watching my friend!
Video was great dude, these informative series are top notch! Maybe next video do a : HOW TO - bottom fishing or live bait fishing! Thanks dude!!
Thanks for watching Joshua! Glad you enjoyed it. Will definitely keep this is mind 👍🏼
Using straight Vinegar to spray on and immediately wipe off will clean and remove water spots. Learned it from a boat detailer.
Great tip! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Clay! Just moved to Islamorada from southwest Florida. Watching your videos for the second or even third time while waiting for my boat to be shipped here. Getting ready. What is your go to rod to pair with the Penn Slammer reel? I am pretty sure you mentioned in your other videos. Also, for the Penn Slammer, do you think the high speed version is necessary? Thank you!
Hey Derek! Thanks so much, we use key largo custom rods. High speed is only necessary if you need it. If you’re asking yourself why you need it, the you don’t need it 🤪
@@LifeByTheBow Perfect, thank you. Will check it out. 7' or 7'6", medium or hard? Do you have any preference for the rod?
Very informative video as always! My wife just got into paddle boarding and was looking at the irocker boards. Who would have thought the owner is buddy of yours. Pretty cool..
Yeah Steve is a great guy. They seriously build the best inflatables period. Thanks so much for watching!
Great video. It's always good to see what others are using, with success.
Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed it!
Love these type of videos clay!
Thanks so much Tom glad you liked it!
We asked for it, and you delivered! 😁😎🙏🏻
Tried my best! Thanks for watching my friend!
Love the videos, I was wondering if you can do a video or a segment on gaffing ie the best place to gaff a fish and any other tips and tricks you can offer. Thanks GQ
Hey George thanks! Glad you’re enjoying the channel. This is something I will definitely cover in future videos.
Love this video… thanks for sharing! Looking forward to seeing more gear and/or technique type videos in the future!
Look out on Monday, we basically doing anchoring 101. Thanks for watching Nate!
@@LifeByTheBow will do! Just some ideas of content that would be awesome to see…
Top 5 Rod/Reel Rigs
Best Speer Fishing Setup
Unspoken Rules of the Water
Boat Maintenance 101 (Preventative)
Cheers!
Nate
@@SONShineM516 love it! Screenshotting this and Will do!
Them are “Champaign Baskets”… They hold 70#s of shrimp. Well that’s what we call them in south Louisiana. As always, love the vids and keep safe!!!
Thanks for the input! Appreciate you watching as well!
I always appreciate the knowledge that you have for all things boating and fishing, keep up the great work, even though I don't have a boat, if ever I am on someone's boat, I know that I will be OK and maybe help out with a small situation, or the knowledge of a fish or whatever it is, I may know something about it because of your videos, thank you so much, til next time 👍🙏❤️😎🛥️bye, hi Stephanie
Thank you Ruth!!
Nice! Would you please do one for offshore/Bahamas outfitting (at least where it differs from this one)?
Will do! Thanks for watching.
So informative.
Thank you.
Be well.
Thank you so much, Happy Holidays. Glad you enjoyed it.
In south Louisiana we call that basket a champagne
Thanks for watching!
Informative video, keep them coming!
Thanks Bradley will do!
Love the videos man! What app or service do you use that's FREE for weather offshore that tells you everything you need to know. Thanks man!
Thanks John, appreciate you watching! We use weather bug for storms and Windfinder for wind speeds 👍🏼
Another awesome video. Keep it coming… Go Canes!!
Will do thanks so much!
Hi Clay. Do you have a video out on how to throw your cast net? Would like to see how you do it. Thanks, Dave
Hey Dave, want to make a video on this soon 👍🏼
Love the content! Curious if your next boat will have a SeaKeeper for as much fishing y’all do!?
Thanks so much! We’re thinking about it.
Great info for a newbie boat owner and fisherwoman. 😊 I wanted to get the name of the gadget with the antenna and blinker light that transmits a gps signal? I may have to invest in one. Thank you for all your great videos, content, tips and scenery! One day I will make my way down to the Keys from Sarasota!
Thanks so much! It’s called an EPIRB
Great info! Love all of your videos
Thanks my friend!
Thanks clay great video I would like to see more videos like this one
Will do then Patrick thanks!
Great video - Complements nicely the ones you made about perfect boat and taking bay boat offshore. What brand is the cast net you are using? You mentoionned the name butnot sure I got it ? Betts Morada ? Thanks !
You got it! Betts Morada is the brand and model 👍🏼
Awesome video. Gave me more idea to be prepared
Sweet! Thanks for watching 💪🏼
Great video with a lot of good information. Just curious! What Rod do you have your Penn 5500 on?
Thanks so much! Its an Avail Rod prototype.
@@LifeByTheBow Thank you! If ever available, I would be interested in purchasing a rod or rod and reel combo.
Big help love the video keep them coming!
Will do thanks so much for watching!
Hi Guys, I may be your no. 1 fan in Los Angeles. I am probably the only one here wearing your shirts. This is a serious comment. My heart is in the keys and everglades and I fished there for weeks at a time before I unfortunately had kidney failure and ended up in dialysis.
I think that your site would be greatly enhanced if you added fly fishing to your repertoire. it isn't that difficult and you are in the center of the fly fishing world. Adding bonefish, tarpon, permit, snook and redfish you would greatly increase your subscriber numbers. most of your viewers are already fly fishers.
I am sure you know a captain down there who could teach you the basics of casting. I have hundreds of flats flies and if you do decide to add fly fishing I will send you a few dozen to get you started.
Without being too negative the shows are beginning to be repetitive.
Please consider this suggestion. Thanks, Gary Fogel, long time subscriber.
Thanks for your suggestions Gary, and sorry to hear about your kidney failure. We actually just got off a plane from Andros fly fishing for bonefish. Unfortunately we got rained out but that’s okay. Sorry you feel that there’s repetition.
Another great video! Awesome people delivering great content. Thank ya'll so much for sharing. As always, looking forward to the next episode 🤙🏼
Thank you Chad!
Excellent video brother… keep them coming please
Thanks Doug will do!
Dump bait from cast net into "fish basket". Keeps the other stuff in the net out of your live well. Use for shrimping in SC. Easy way to only put shrimp in cooler
Great input, thanks for watching!
I love these videos as well as all of the other videos and I like the bay boat too
Thanks Callen! A lot more bay boat videos coming soon!
I’m exited can’t wait
Thanks
@@callenautry954 👍🏼👍🏼
Nice video and nice setups!! Just curious how fast does that 250sho push that pathfinder?
Thanks Michael! Glad you enjoyed it. All the power it needs. The boat will do over 60 mph, plenty for a 23 foot boat.
Great video Buddy! Keep it up
Thanks my friend!
What would be very very helpful is if you just teach me by taking me out fishing 🤪😁
And me 🙂
Haha that would be helpful thanks for watching!
Haha thanks Andrew!
@@LifeByTheBow Hey me and andrew both are coming down to Key west next who would you recommend for offshore fishing charters?
@@lanedassie2612 hmm I’m not too sure. We don’t really know any charters down in Key West.
Great information. Love the channel!
Thanks Rodney! Glad you took away from it
Yes, really learned a lot from this video. Thansk
Thank you! Appreciate you watching
Happy Friday!
Thanks you too thanks for watching!
Clay,
Key Largo Customs makes several variations of the 7’ foot rod you described in the video. Can you provide the model number so I can purchase the exact rod. I just purchased two Penn Slammer 5500 and want to make sure I am purchasing the right rods. Thanks in advance!!
Thanks so much! We actually don't have a model number since its custom but if you ask him for the same rods as us he should know how to make it for you. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for getting back with me. 👍🏼
Great tips! Thanks for sharing! 👍👍
Thanks for watching!
@@LifeByTheBow 👍👍
Thanks for the info man!
Thanks for watching1
I’m sure they’re annoying to make, but more informational videos like this would be awesome
Not annoying I love them! Glad you like them Nick!
@@LifeByTheBow I look forward to seeing more then!
Great video. So helpful! Thank you
Thanks so much Colt!
@@LifeByTheBow Your so welcome!
I like the on water vids, but love these "meat & potatoes" vids.
Appreciate the feedback Chris! A lot more to come since you said so 👍🏼
Very knowledgeable.
Thanks so much! I don’t know everything but I try my best! Lol
Very interesting 👍 Keep up Capt Clay
Thanks my friend!
Loved this video!
Thanks glad you enjoyed it!
Love the content. Keep it up. 👍
Thanks so much! New video Monday 💪🏼
Where is best place to buy all this gear I'm tavernier/key largo. Also how many poles should you ideally need.
To be honest world wide sportsman in Islamorada or Tackle center. I like to have at least 2 per angler. Thanks for watching!
Loved the information
Thanks Patrick! Glad you enjoyed it!
You are the man 💪🏼
Haha thanks for watching!!
This is a great video
Thanks Tayden! Glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed it!
@@LifeByTheBow Thank you very mutch... have a nice Weekend.... see you….
@@magicworldbyjorg you too thanks so much!
Thank you thank you thank you! I love your normal content but love seeing these bits of knowledge sharing thrown in.
Thanks Ed! Normal content coming Monday 💪🏼
what kind of bait do you use/catch?
We catch pilchard and ballyhoo 👍🏼
@@LifeByTheBow thank you👍
Great video
Thank you!
Those shade that you're wearing do you sell em on ure website. Tks.
I don’t you can find them on Costa sunglasses
Ma man. Self made fisherman . Hahaha 👍👍
Try my best! Thanks for watching my friend
Absolutely
💪🏼💪🏼
I'm going to key largo. Is that considered the upper keys?
It sure is!
what rod and reel is that and do you know where i can find it i like ittt
Reels we use Penn Slammers and rods we have an Avail Rod that won't be available to purchase for the next coming weeks.
Great information
Thanks so much Eric!
When you use the weight so the fish can get back down to the bottom, how do you get the weight back and the hook out of the fish?
Hey Anthony, we actually use it in one of our videos. I’ll link it below th-cam.com/video/4gr1FbpfjOc/w-d-xo.html
More videos like this!
Thanks so much!
hello brother i'm an italian i'm in love with keys for 25 years and your videos always cheer me up and i tell you that i'm also an owner of a sea ray 25 and in these times especially in italy making fuel is a drama but let's be courageous and times will change also I would like to have your addresses if possible so that the next time I come to the keys towards the end of the year I will come and visit you for a day of fishing in the meantime I hug you and your dearest partner i love keys
Thanks so much for watching my friend! Gas prices are dropping in the US, hope this happens in Italy.
thanks to you for the answer and I'll try to reach you as soon as I get back to the keys
@@seripa1005 sounds good Sergio!
@@seripa1005 sounds great!
do you have any recommendation for rods if you were not going to spend the $ to get the custom one you have in the video
We will actually be selling rods on Avail however it depends what you’re looking to fish for.
@@LifeByTheBow I am heading down there in the first week of July so I was hoping to get some mahi and wahoo. I was looking forward to catch some blackfin tuna, looks like a blast, but I don't think those are in season. What is best to fish for in early late June/early July?
Do you have a local store in key largo area that sells your knives etc?
Hey Mike thanks for asking! Angler Eddys Bait & Tackle in Tavernier 👍🏼
i need new conventional rods and reels any tips
Hey my friend! This is a video I could maybe cover in the future 👍🏼
@@LifeByTheBow ok thank you
@@figurerust welcome!
What model key largo rod was that in the video?
It’s a custom 7ft 20lb class 👍🏼
Do y’all make your on chum?
We don’t we buy it but thanks for watching!
fire
Glad you enjoyed it thanks so much for watching!
00:21 what is that off the port bow?
Hey Michael that is called a trolling motor.
Michael where's your glove 🤣
Lol!