Florida Keys Kayak Fishing - An Evening On The Reef (How to Keys Reef Fishing)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2024
- How to catch Yellow Tail Snapper. I needed to test my plastic welding repair on my kayak so I made the six mile run out to the edge of the reef. I didn't sink. This is your basic Keys Yellow Tail Snapper fishing trip that is probably the most common type of fishing in the Keys. This should be helpful for understanding the basics of fishing the reef.
That cast net throw at ten minutes was something else. It is amazing you can throw that far from a kayak without being able to really swing the net behind you. Hats off to you my friend.
Thanks Pat. I'm a live bait guy so most of my trips start out with the cast net. I get invited on a lot of boats because of my net throwing abilities.
10 degrees F. today in Minnesota. My escape is watching you in the Key's. Thanks again for a great video !
I could watch these all day--thanks for posting and keep them coming!
Another great video. Love that Palomar knot!!! When you are half senile like me and only get down there every 2-3 years, remembering how to tie that and the uni to uni covers 95% of your fishing needs. Don't believe I've ever had a Palomar knot fail on me.
Yea, when I was out commercial fishing yellow tailing with some friends, she got mad at me because I was not de-hooking the gut caught fish and just cutting the line and then taking too long to re-tie. She showed me that knot, and I was sold on it;s simplicity. Same with the Uni knot. Basic, but it is strong and you really can't mess it up.
a very excellent video
Thanks for watching/commenting Gary.
YESSSSSSS! More long videos now Steve you awesome human
I've started watching your video's, some of the best online... I learn lot's every time I watch. Thanks!!
I love you vids l live pasco and we're going out on kayak your so inspirational to me keep up the great work
Kayaks rule. Thanks for watching.
at 25.20 you see the fish taking the alternative on the right lmao
It just came back up to let me know that it survived. Then a big Frigate came down and took it flying.
That actually made my day, keep up the great work!
Right on cue.. wow that compression technique really works
did you ever help him in @ 25:24 i see him still floating
PERFECT net throw! Glad you slowed that 1 down.
Thanks. I pride myself on my bait catching abilities. I chase bait a lot so throwing the net is second nature. Really important skill to have down here in the Keys.
Omgeezy..... just watched an old one.... you've gotten better, but always awesome
Again another winner! Great video and great tutorial! I really enjoy all your videos. I have s cheap kayak man I'm gonna set it up soon for fishing. Thank you for all your knowledge and for sharing it with us!
Appreciate it. It's great being out on the water in a kayak.
Sadly not another beaauutiful day in the Florida Keys, just not a bad day this time! Great video Steve, watch out for the toothy critters...
Over 1700 subscriber now - congratulation.
Thank you Sverker. Put out decent content, have a little niche, and they will come.
Very informative! Headed to Marathon for a week starting this Saturday.
A very enjoyable way to spend a few hours - more exciting than flicking the remote on the tv all night (I sleep mornings). I look forward to seeing more. Congratulations and thanks for your expertise and the adventure involved in your passionate and exciting fishing trips. love to know how you made the outrigger for your kayak! Solid!!
Thanks. I get that a lot from the guys at work who have web access. My videos are good time burners. Here is a video about the kayak. th-cam.com/video/r7ZEqCVuk_M/w-d-xo.html
It amazes me that you can keep my attention for forty-there minutes. You eat what you catch. When you throw back, is it because your freezer is full?
That was an epic camera angle at about thirty-eight minutes. The composition and the slight bit of fish-eye effect was perfect. Done really well.
Thank you for explaining technique, detailing bait, hooks and various considerations to catch more fish. You do a fine job. I love how you make the most of your sit on top kayak. You could just as well be on a fifty-three foot HydraSports Custom with the heart you put into it.
Your video answered my leader question.
Oh okay.
Steve you can puncture the air bladder with anything, knife,, hook, etc, it will heal.
Great vids there Steve, found you about 6 months ago when you was weathering the hurricane. Yes kayak rule!!
Here in Va my crew yak just about all of Va and Nc waters, fresh and salt, Chesapeake bay down to Cape Hattares
Also I do work for that Bionic chum company here in Va, I keep all there cold storages up and running to keep the chum frozen , fresh ground menhaden
Great work men.
A waterproof solar charger ( flex) mounted on that bow is a most with all that sun.
Quick tip: If you leave the chum in the box and just open one side, it still does its job but lasts alot longer. Otherwise it melts quickly.
That first grouper was not a red grouper but a red hind. Red grouper are not spotted and their dorsal spines dont protrude at all, giving the appearance of a spineless dorsal fin. The "parrotfish" was also some sort of wrasse, likely a puddingwife
Awesome vid 👏🏻
Thanks Tim. It was fun to make.
Love your vids cheers
Appreciate it Joseph. Thanks for watching.
awesome video
Glad you liked it Triut.
haha lots of groaning going on there. lol sitting all day in a yak makes it hard to get up. Thank you for the video
Good to see as much as possible, favor the fish you do not keep with continued life
very informative!
Thanks Sneed.
Hey Steve, enjoying your videos. Very informative, thanks. Question, have you considered polarize filtering your gopro? You mention to look at the fish under waterline but glare is crazy.
Nah, not worth the extra cost. Easier just to film underwater. Gopro's aren't very good at distance.
The palomar knot isn't just easy, it's one of the strongest knots and the best knot for braided line. The rig was a long Carolina rig, not Texas rig.
Yup, love the Palomar. I knew it was one of those states. Damn' bass names.
lol =)
What is your favorite spinning reel choice? Penn? Quantum? Shimano? Diawa? Just curious. Me personally I'm a Penn fan myself. Just getting different oppinions from people that love fishing like I do.
when he i talking about letting air out of the bladder u can see the same fish float up it the top right corner of ur screen 25:05. RIP
HI
Great stuff. Do you have any videos on how to rig a motor to a kayak?
At 23:20 im pretty sure that was a nice mahogany snapper
I think your right. Looking at my ID book, it matches the closest. The mouth and color were a little off from a Mutton, Lane, or School Master.
lmfao bro check your species knowledge a bit more. Almost positive the was mahogany or lane snapper and was a keeper.
lol the red grouper came back up near that white thing and by the way it is called a strawberry grouper
Yup, you got it.
Hey bro sweet vid, but that mutton looking fish was a lane 8 inches to the fork if I am not wrong
The one that I pulled up on my bottom rod was actually a mahogany snapper. My first one.
Hey man! I was wondering, I was looking for a conventional reel under $150. I have heard nothing but good things about the smaller Penn Senators, the Penn General Purpose, and the Jigmaster. What do you think? Love your vids!!
I was also looking at some Offshore Angler reels.
They are classic tried and tested. Charter boats use them because of their simplicity and reliability. They are heavier than the other comparable modern versions, but not enough to really matter.
I would stay away from the Bass Pro Shop stuff when dealing with heavy duty needs. For light stuff, they are fine.
hey there buddy i fish a lot down here in Virginia i was wondering if you guys had flounders which some call them fluke
I have the same fish finder on my pro angler, would you do a video on how you have yours setup in terms of the settings? Like what frequency at what rang etc. more details the better! Most interested in the 100-250 foot tang setup.
I'll have to take a look at the hrz settings that I have it set to. I tweeked it a little bit but not to far off the standard specs. I really only use it to find good spots on the reef 30-100 ft and the location of the wrecks 300-400ft.
you know what i have the upgraded 50hz ducer which is what i'm having issues with most.
Make a video of you venturing out into the reef I'm interest in your kayak setup too
I have lots of those. I head out there quite often.
Can't believe u caught a parrot fish. They like never bite any kind of bait on a hook. That's the first time I have ever seen one caught with bait as I thought they just eat coral and not interested in any kind of bait
Cool video but at 25:11 thru 25.17 you can see the grouper coming back up....top right
Yup, it was just coming up to thank me. Bird came down and ate it. Didn't say it was fool proof.
that wasnt a red grouper the first one, it is a rock hind and there is no size limit. great eating fish I you should eat the next one
You ever had any issues of the palomar knot breaking off on fluoro? I've heard its not a great knot for that specific type of leader, but i've never had issues personally.
You should switch to something else besides Menhaden, their numbers are dropping significantly in the Chesapeake bay, and they are the No. 1 Food source for stripe bass, etc. (That's where the majority of Menhaden come from)
I don't think they make chum blocks in anything but Menhaden. You can get blocks of whole Sardines or Threadfins, but usually I would use those to chop up and make yellowtail slop. I don't think there is actually that much used for block chum as it really is a technique not often used in many places.
Oy vey
Not sure if anything has changed but I thought it was law to have a venting needle?
They eliminated that rule as there was no real scientific proof it was helping. Same with clarifying that a pair of pliers is considered a hook removal device. They footnote it in the regs even though I think they pulled it in 2014.
I would like for you to show your rig and why you have it a certain way
Here is a video I made about it. th-cam.com/video/r7ZEqCVuk_M/w-d-xo.html
Perfect cast for the net ...can you show us how to throu the net
th-cam.com/video/VgXs73fj-2U/w-d-xo.html
Bro that spinning reel with the pink Ande line sounds like shit. Sounds like some gears are shot out might want to check that one out!!
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Love your videos, but cmon man, clipping off fishing line right into the reef? We already have too much plastic in the sea, takes 2 seconds to bag that waste and dispose of it at home.
where did you buy the stabilizer ? look very awesome.
Hobie Adventure Island. Came with it.
What's the range on your kayak using that little Suzuki outboard? Is it marine rated, or do you flush it after each use?
I get 10 miles per liter. The motor holds one liter and I carry a spare tank that is one gallon. Even on a full troll day I haven't used that much gas. It is saltwater rated. It is a 2010 and has spent most of its life as a tender/dinghy motor. I give it a flushing about once a week or so.
Enjoyed your video. Suggest you carry a small bait bucket that you can hang beside the outrigger. That way you have live bait ready when the action picks up.
the rod with the foam noodle
6000.
with your running sinker to the hook why dont you put a rubber bead on your line in between the hook and sinker just to protect the knot? i find that having a running sinker damages the knots so the bead protects it.
I re-tie after almost any good fish. There is not much wear that way. Any knicks in the leader gets re-tied.
fair enough, i re-tie after every few casts here (mainly beach fishing we have alot of big crabs destroy our lines) but i still find the bead protects the knot, its not so much for when the line gets scuffed but when fighting a fish a fish, when the line is tight that sinker can move quite quickly up and down the line and when it impacts on the knot it has a chance of scuffing and cutting it, ive lost a few fish that way (sharks and mulloway, these often can take over 30 minutes to catch from the beach so that might make a difference) but since using the bead i haven't lost any fish to the knot being damaged.
Curious about your knocker rig; 2 oz egg to hook verses weight, bead, swivel, 6' leader then hook. Could you compare these 2 set-up for me?
Knocker rig has the weight butted right at the hook (no swivel). It's purpose is to let you drop the weight straight down in the water column, and then be able to give it slack to sit away from the weight. With the egg sinker, the fish won't feel the weight and you can directly feel the bite. The other rig with a swivel is when you want a separation between the weight and the hook/bait so you don't spook the fish on the way to the bottom or once on the bottom. I will generally use the knocker rig when there are a lot of risks of snags so I can determine how much slack to give and to drop that bait straight down so it won't get entangled in something. The texas style rig I use when I am going to suspend the weight off the bottom and have the bait drifting back in the current or free swimming around. Hope that explains it.
It does, thanks.
I live in Bermuda and trust me...
If You throw a pice of bread over, in five minutes at the most there's a school of chubs
Yea, it's your guys' fault those damn things are over here. Take them back, please. Stupid chum eaters is all they do. They are cool to watch on video though, if you don't know what they are.
It can e fun to catch them inshore for fun, but when you go in the reef rating to catch a snapper or whatever and they come along. It pisses you off so much
The red grouper died you can Se it after you said how to get the air out of the fish
Bird flew away with it. That is the problem with venting fish. Hardly anything worked and most died anyway. That is why they repealed the law. This way, at least you are not puncturing the bladder.
West Marine G85 to repair a yak.
Where can I get the pontoon like you
you sure that "red" grouper wasn't a strawberry grouper.?
It was actually a Scamp.
hey im going to key west on Friday. for some fishing can u recommend. any good spots
It's going to be windy for a while 15-20 + gusts. Not so kayak friendly winds. About the only spots will be on the leeward side of any of the Keys. Maybe some channels/bridges will be protected enough. Going to be tough. Good luck. I will probably be trying some shore fishing for some videos.
35:29 I would had deff fillet that strawberry grouper and taken two nice chunks of fillets home.
That parrot fish is also doing a negative effect on the eco system on the reef. Would had been dinner.
Never even thought to have tried eating one. They seem so slimey and since they are reef eating fishes i thought would be at high risk of toxicity.
I usually catch little dink ones. I'm not quite sure that one is a Strawberry because of the white spots and the yellow tail. Maybe different colors as adults.
How does it work anchoring around reefs cause I heard you could get in trouble for anchoring on a coral reef
It is frowned upon. Learn to use your sounder and you can find clean bottom.
man, those mirage drives getting in your way like that, you must HATE them...I will be a kind soul...I WILL TAKE THEM... don't try to stop me I WILL TAKE ON YOUR BURDEN
just kidding
You can take the mirage drive, but the outboard, you'll have to pry off my cold dead fingers.
By the way, why do the fish puke? i got that problem too lol
Yea, it is a defense mechanism. It is like if you got a fish bone in your throat, your going to cough and if harsh enough throw up. Purge what is causing irritation. That is also why other fish follow a struggling fish because they know that it might re-gurgitate.
How many times did you say "WOAH..."
Please, PLEASE...
I bought a Hobie kayak and want to go fishing like you, can you make a video of you setting up the fish finder, GPS, and put the link of that Lowrance model in the description...
LIKE on the vid. :D
It's the last generation of Lowrance fish finder. It is the Elite V Chirp. There is newer technology out now so not even sure you can buy the same model. Might as well get the newest model that is available. Depending on the Hobie, you might already have themounts built into the kayak for the transducer. Mine is just a well I made out of a piece of closed cell foam, and I put water into the well. You should check to see if they have a specific model built for your kayak. It makes things very easy.
What kind of penn do you use
I use the Conflict series. 4000 and 6000.
bermuda chubs dont work well as bait?
Not much good for anything. They are a vile fish. They stink literally. Total nuisance as they will suck up all your chum. As soon as they show up, I move.
hi, how do you rate the single pontoon compare to double,s
Totally stable and allows for entry and fish landing on the one side. Less stuff to carry and assemble/disassemble as well.
kinda, limited,lmao you're in heaven dude and if you make cerviche Im going to die from hunger surprised you don't try for grouper, its the best TASTING MEAT Bes ide
snook in my opinion snook fingers are to die for
doctor fish....👻👻👻👍👍👍 thank
LOL. Got my PHD.
Can I ask what software you use to edit your video?
I just use the gopro studio from their site. I don't do any of the special effects stuff so it works just fine for me.
Just getting back into it. thanks.
What pfd is that?
at 23:15 what kind of snapper was that?
Mahogany Snapper.
is that reel a 4000 or a 6000
Small is 4000 big is 6000. Penn Conflict.
thanks
WOAHHH.....
Wahoooooo...
oh ok thanks
I hit some bridges today. Lots of BIG snappers around. I wasn't prepared for those guys. I should have the video about it up tomorrow. I'm going to work my way up the Keys in a few different videos. A good option for windy days.
that was a mahogany snapper not a mutton.
Yea, I think I clarified that in the comments. It was a bit of an oddball catch for me. First one I have seen down here.
Key West Kayak Fishing
yeah noticed after i posted then couldnt figure out how to delete it
The grouper was dead look to the right at 25mins lmao
Yea, it just did not have the will to live. That is why they changed the regs so that you no longer have to keep a air bladder deflator. They found that it just killed them. This is still a better way than clipping their air bladder. Something that takes them back down and releases is still the best though.
Are you on Instagram?
not a red grouper
Not sure it is a Strawberry either as the white spots and the yellow tail. Not sure what it is.
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25:17 ".... or they're just going to float on the surface." RIP strawberry grouper.
It flew away with a Frigate. I think they are happily living together on Big Pine Key.
Bet that grouper never sawit coming that he would go from 50 ft underwater to 50 ft in the air.
27: 40 thats the exact reason i don't use penn reels the gears are crap, just stick to daiwa or shimano.
Pot metal gears are not by definition heavy duty. I buy main gears and worm gears two at a time. Just a little corrosion gums them up and they strip. I'll hold on to them through this season and then maybe go back to Shimano.
Try a spheros, on amazon shimano spheros Japan import you pay about 135 +15 shiping save 50 bucks and the best reel for the price, the saragosa is good but not really worth the extra buck to me.