Tour Of My NEW Island - Marathon Key, Florida

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    - Power Pro 10lb
    - Andes 15lb pink mono
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    - Shimano Solstace 4000 FI
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    5) 6' Ande Tournament Stand Up Rod, ASU-601A SDRMH, Line Wt. 20-50, Power: Medium Heavy
    - Shimano TLD-30A 2-Speed
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    6) 6'6" Shimano Trevala, TVC-66MH, Line Wt. 50-100lb, Jig Wt 50-100g, Power: Medium Heavy, Action: Medium Fast
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  • @bingzirkelbach
    @bingzirkelbach 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    I’ve been living in Marathon my entire life and it’s a little weird having a TH-camr you’ve watched for a couple years move into your town but here’s some pointers: The bagel place you pointed out is good but also very packed. I believe the Tom Thumb gas station in front of Kmart has the lowest gas prices. The school is indeed the hurricane shelter but as a school it’s pretty corrupt. Sombrero beach usually closes at sunset. There is a boat ramp by you behind the airport but finding a place to park there could be a little tough. I can’t wait to see your future videos in Marathon, it’s very interesting looking at it from a different perspective.

    • @mobilerichie2009
      @mobilerichie2009 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sombrero is such a pretty place too...I cant wait to see him go between it and boot key

    • @FattyMateo
      @FattyMateo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Usually? Sombrero at sunset involves asshole cops on bullhorns screaming you're going to go to jail if you don't leave. Total assholes.

    • @edgu8774
      @edgu8774 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i just visited the Keys a week before the hurricane and was told by a few that i was welcome but not to stay! lol True story

    • @abielgonzalez9304
      @abielgonzalez9304 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fr I’m thinking the same I live in marathon to and it’s pretty cool😂

    • @jpindahaus
      @jpindahaus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      "... but as a school it's pretty corrupt." What do you mean by that? The school system? The students? In what way? Thanks!

  • @Traveling.Chuck2861
    @Traveling.Chuck2861 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Hey Steve, I’m a marathon local/kayak fisher as well, cool to see my island on video. You caught me in this video pumping gas at 35:11 !

  • @codyjones5280
    @codyjones5280 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the awesome video. My wife and I are headed to key colony from Pennsylvania a week at the end of this month and this really helped see what to expect. Thanks so much 👍👍

  • @haydenrussell8764
    @haydenrussell8764 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Everybody hangs out at the Brass Monkey around the corner from the Winn Dixie. Been a few years since I have been down there but the beer was always super cold and most nights have live music. Right by the party boat Marathon Lady you should watch the mates clean the fish. Lots of tarpon and 3 or 4 big Bull Sharks hanging around fighting for the scraps. That is a show all in it's self. Love the shirts.

  • @edriveiro5625
    @edriveiro5625 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Steve, I used to winter over at a place that an older sibling and I had built in the late 1980s, on Copa D Oro off of Sombrero Rd. Your tour back back memories, as I had been fishing there since the early 80s. I am glad to see that the Marathon Lady is still around, but saddened to see that Ed Boland's Sportfisherman's Tackle Shop is gone, as is Perry's (I used to give the chef there yellow tail fillets, and he'd treat me to a meal every now and then). The old BK on RT 1 was a fixture there since at least 1981. There was also a Pizza Hut near there that closed sometime around 1985. Another great place to eat was the Grassy Key Dairy bar, which I am sure is long gone by now. One thing, please don't try running your 'yak out to the Marathon Hump (AKA the Magic Mountain). The 'Stream's current hitting that lump creates some pretty nasty seas at time. Great AJ and blackfin tuna fishing out there, though! I once dropped a nice tarpon off at the foot of that small bridge just west of the Marathon Lady's berth. Went to beach it and the hook fell out of its mouth once its head hit the shore, so we'll call it a self release.

  • @phillipmele
    @phillipmele 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The 7 mile bridge is my absolute favorite part of the ride to Key West.❤️

  • @WoodenBoatGuy
    @WoodenBoatGuy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Feels a little odd watching this, seeing as how I live here too :) but I enjoyed it. Always nice to see hometown from someone else's perspective.
    BTW, Marathon Bagel is not only fabulous but is BUSY!

    • @kynndarrnwilliamson7073
      @kynndarrnwilliamson7073 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My two favorites. Yall should collaborate one day

    • @miamiwax5504
      @miamiwax5504 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You guys should have a dance off 😂

  • @kema1005
    @kema1005 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We got married in Marathon. Used to stay at the Seashell Beach Resort (mom & pop motel) at the 57.5 MM. That's when Leticia & Bill owned it. Private dock, beach area and we could take our dogs. Went down every year until we moved to SC. Sure miss island life. Thanks for the video. If Keys Fisheries is open, good food.

  • @Jeffs-Journey
    @Jeffs-Journey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This makes me smile and really miss the Keys!! I can’t wait to get back there!!!

  • @miamiwax5504
    @miamiwax5504 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Damn Steve your kayak engine sounds better than your bikes 😂

  • @popupfishing6593
    @popupfishing6593 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Kinda hate you're not in Key West anymore. However I'm sure Marathon will give you more options and it's a great place! Looking forward to watching your channel and business grow. Thanks for all the content you put out.

  • @jimoconnor8597
    @jimoconnor8597 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I ran across the 7 mile bridge in the Keys 100. Lots of fish there. That's all there was to look at. LOL

  • @endofsociety
    @endofsociety 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I remember when I was in my early 20’s, I was looking for homes in So Florida. Of course they were way cheaper back then. But for some reason, Marathon Fl kept popping up. At this time, I had no idea what the Florida keys were about. Nor did I care. The house prices were ranging from 85k to 175k. I was like, screw that! I don’t wanna live on an island. Boy did I ever screw that up! I’m in my mid 40s now and regret that decision. Mind you, I didn’t get to the Florida keys for the first time till I was about 38. So sad no one told me what a gem those islands are. Then again, no one around me was ever in the Florida keys. North east in nj especially the urban areas people only know big cities.

    • @JD-hs7ib
      @JD-hs7ib 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You didn't screw up. The same time frame I saw 15K ski condos in Durango Colorado & in Kona HI i saw 45k beach view condos. Crap just goes up in certain places. 1500 dollars in dell computers in 1990 was worth 15 million 10 years later in 2000 and worth 7 million in 2001. Hind sight is a bitch.

  • @eddyballester8990
    @eddyballester8990 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Steve for the tour, enjoyed it. Hadn’t been in the area since the storm, looking great, very glad about that. Looking forward to viewing your fishing videos. I bid you continued success! Regards,

  • @bootleg956
    @bootleg956 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Glad to see your move went pretty smoothly. My last trip before covid was to a place a few steps from Sombrero. I'm curious though, what's up with those condos on the bayside of Vaca? You can see them at about 16:30 in this video. I like that location but have never seen any work going on there. Looking forward to seeing you get out on the water there! Tight lines!

  • @vincelouden1339
    @vincelouden1339 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's where we plan on moving in the next 2 year's. Nice video. Congrats on the move!! Miss being in Marathon, last year we stayed there for 3.5 weeks. GOOD times!!

  • @diegoelcienfueguero7865
    @diegoelcienfueguero7865 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hello steve, congrats on your new home btw I love marathon my family & I go down there every year. We love it, but I personally believe that you’re going to miss those roosters 🐓 singing to you 😂 👍🙏🇨🇺

    • @timhansen2577
      @timhansen2577 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was at Publix this morning and had one crowing in the parking lot!

    • @BigMacProDaddy
      @BigMacProDaddy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      There are plenty of roosters and chickens at La Niña cuban restaurant

  • @melspencer9957
    @melspencer9957 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really enjoyed the video. I had the pleasure of living there on my boat in Boot Key Harbor for a couple of years. No car and biked everywhere. Hoped you would show Castaways and Burdines and City Marina. I plan to visit this winter if
    the political craziness settles down. Lots of fond memories. I am subscribing to see more. Great work !

  • @andrewstpierre2193
    @andrewstpierre2193 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Steve get back to fission that’s what we love to watch, happy for your happiness and good luck! Let’s start fishing.

  • @left4deadpwner20
    @left4deadpwner20 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Glad to see youre settling in! Your paddle tails work like great btw

  • @AmericanGunChic
    @AmericanGunChic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love it. Sad that Key West is being purged from CoVid but excited to see your new adventures. Joe, my boyfriend and producer who use to see u at the post office in KW from time to time says Hello, and keep rockin it!!

  • @capt.franklowe712
    @capt.franklowe712 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice to see my home town again,thanks. Been 30 years. Boat Capt out of New Orleans now.

  • @Jonathan_Camps
    @Jonathan_Camps 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I caught my first and only bonefish (7 lbs) on the northern side of the 7 mile bridge by pigeon key. The Vaca Key Cut is a really good spot for tarpon fishing, and so is the key colony beach inlet. Theres a charter there who chums mahi carcasses and catches tons of tarpon. We were just there for 2 weeks so we got a little bit of experience

  • @marwinsteiner5817
    @marwinsteiner5817 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When we drove down to Key West from Islamorada, there was an accident on the 7-mile bridge, and the traffic got really bad. It was a weekday too, which surprised me. I've gone to Islamorada several times, and it would be cool if you could either go fishing or do something on Islamorada as well. I'm surprised by the fact that there's a Home Depot on Marathon.
    Another thing that might be of interest to you, is 'The Rod Shop' in Islamorada. It's in this little strip mall type thing, next to the Whistle Stop café. (82685 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, United States) if you're interested. They make good rods, and if you ever have any repairs that need to be made, to rods, in particular, it's a good place to stop. In Islamorada there's also Mangrove Mike's, they make great key lime shakes. (The best ones imo). Then, on the way out, in case you need tackle or ice, you can stop at the Tackle Center of Islamorada (82661 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, United States), they have everything you need, and offer 2lb bags of ice for a better price than the Islamorada Fish Company, next to the World Wide Sportsman. Cheers!

  • @steveedlund3218
    @steveedlund3218 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    FYI. There is no Marathon Key. It's the City of Marathon on Vaca Key.

    • @OtakuRalliart
      @OtakuRalliart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is why nobody loves you.

    • @islandkeymermaid9094
      @islandkeymermaid9094 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@OtakuRalliart RIGHT!!!??!! IVE stayed in Marathon a couple times. This would piss my aunt off who lived on Marathon for 14years

  • @WhatsCrackin904
    @WhatsCrackin904 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man I love the Keys!! Last year I bought oats from that Dollar Tree,Went to that Post Office and Stayed at Siesta motel. I lived on Vaca Cut as a toddler. Thought you would show it but, Gotta Love the Captain Hooks SaltWater fish display ponds! Cant wait to see how you fish and Lobster the area, you know I will snag a few techniques.

  • @doubledforge
    @doubledforge 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I recognized Captain Hooks, my son has done a few dive trips with them and they used ti have a nice pond at the front of the building with nurse sharks, tarpon, tropical fish, eels,etc that they fed daily, fun to watch. They also have bait and tackle. There was a whale shark that showed up in Vaca Cut near Captain Hooks, I think it was in about June or July 2010.

  • @davidtaylor3041
    @davidtaylor3041 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ive been wanting to see what Marathon looked like, Thanks for the video !

  • @mikewhitaker2306
    @mikewhitaker2306 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the Florida Keys lived in South Florida most of my life growing up love fishing keys are the best place in America to fish wish I was living there again

  • @fishingwithjoeg9631
    @fishingwithjoeg9631 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy to see you back Steve

  • @jamm.1588
    @jamm.1588 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Steve 👋 Bryan and I watch some of your videos. We miss living across from your parents such nice people.

  • @YouSlipWeGrip
    @YouSlipWeGrip ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to live on Marathon Key right next to the HS on Man O War drive! I would take our 16 foot bayliner over to sombrero beach and out fishing & snorkeling regularly. I was only 16 at the time so a lot has changed but the Marathon Lady party boat is highly recommended if you dont have your own boat. It used to be $20 half day and they will bait your hook, remove the fish (if you need that done for you) and keep whatever you want to keep (legally) and then clean them for a small fee once you return to shore. Definitely had a few amazing trips catching delicious yellow snapper and even caught an almost record size red grouper that we ate that night and it was the best fish I ever had hands down. The wooden spoon is a must go breakfast spot. I am not sure who owns it now but my grandpas good friend owned it before he passed away. I just checked recently and it is still open and still over 1k five star reviews. The air port is kind of an eye sore as the island is so small but it also comes in clutch if you need to get from Miami to Marathon ASAP. When I flew down to the keys I caught a little two seater flight from Miami international to Marathon airport and I sat right next to the pilot the whole flight which was absolutely amazing and slightly terrifying lol. I never thought anyone actually used the airport until I landed there that day. Was pretty damn cool to say the least especially seeing the keys from above the entire way from Miami. I was so used to driving it and the perspective is so unique. The water and islands are so beautiful. Marathon is an awesome place to live and I enjoyed the year of high school I spent down there. Definitely have been telling my G/F we need to make an RV trip down there and spend a good week exploring and checking out the places I once knew as a teenager. If I had the money/means I would definitely buy a house down there. Its a different style of living and an immensely beautiful place especially if you love the ocean as much as I do. I was pretty shy back then and wasnt good at making friends. I spent more time in the ocean exploring than I did hanging out with other kids. Awesome video my friend thank you for bringing back some memories. The high school looks SOOOOO different than what I remember. 16 years ago, man time flies!

  • @jessicawallace2746
    @jessicawallace2746 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Big big fan of yours , my husband and I are big fishing people too so we love learning from you , we would love if you could show us some good fishing tips one day in person, it be amazing to charter with you , we live in north Florida

  • @danh9046
    @danh9046 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the great view tour of your new neighborhood 😃 can't wait for your next video.

  • @andreadepaula8172
    @andreadepaula8172 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this place
    I miss so much this Island!😭💥💖

  • @cayogator
    @cayogator 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Is "The Seven Mile Grill" still open ?
    I dove outa Tilden's and Hall;s down there
    I live in Ocala, thinkin bout flyin to Marathon in fall and fishin!

  • @tsb-2489
    @tsb-2489 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lots of Churches....Any POPEYE'S? HAHAHA
    You'll be getting lots of parking tickets, or even towed. Marathon is unfriendly to parking anywhere for fishing. Kayaking through Vaca, can be a whitewater experience. Pretty wierd to see a neighborhood I'm familiar with on a video tour.
    It's nice to see you getting up and running. Holding my breath for more videos.

  • @joeyatl8940
    @joeyatl8940 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was Awesome. It’s nice to get a visual through your eyes off the Gulf. The Atlantic. The Keys and the Store’s. Have a good day

  • @logansipe9678
    @logansipe9678 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The bagel shop is amazing. I live in marathon.

    • @presplay8819
      @presplay8819 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope to be there eventually trying to get on with the FWC down there how would you say living in marathon is I was told it can get expensive.

  • @jewelhaines8842
    @jewelhaines8842 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to move back to the keys SO badly. As I said, I lived in Tavernier, Islamorada and Tavernier. For a total of 5 years. I had a hot dog cart in front of Holiday Isle!🥰

  • @suny9144
    @suny9144 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    funny i live right down the road lol Best bait shop is Marathon bait and tackle BTW JW is a great guy to talk to he will also give you a 15% discount everything since youre now a local i live right across from aviation blv boat ranp

  • @calicoss3321
    @calicoss3321 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ex-Key West local now living on the main land in Palm Beach County. We still go to KW and Marathon but post Irma, Marathon is like a damn ghost town. So many empty businesses and run down locals. It's sad but the way of the world. Still nice to stay at Capt. Pips for boat rentals that allow access to both Atlantic and gulf sides. Lower Keyes will always be our home away from home no matter where we live. Best of luck Steve on the new HQ.

  • @psmitty8149
    @psmitty8149 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    No fishing from Vaca bridge! So I was told, by the man!

    • @harrylaber6227
      @harrylaber6227 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you can fish from the bank. Not from the bridge. But good area to survive. Everything is within walking, biking distance. And Circle K has fresh ground coffee.

  • @GmanfromTexas
    @GmanfromTexas ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Steve I'm Pete, nice tour video. I'll be going to the keys in July. Hey I just purchased a fishing hoodie from your store. Hopefully I'll get it soon I need it.

  • @psmitty8149
    @psmitty8149 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    7 mile is a great place to fish. Great launch spot on the south end. Seen big tarpon stacked up at the bridge openings.

  • @spencerloweth7135
    @spencerloweth7135 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like a great new home!

  • @crazyforcrotchet
    @crazyforcrotchet 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video! I didn't see my car at the home depot, you probably did this video on Tue or Wed when I'm off,

  • @11ccom
    @11ccom 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good tour...thanks for the trip; haven't seen Marathon like that for some time. Specialty Hardware was always the best. Kmart looks the same. Vaca Cut is still cool. Flew into the airport on DC-3 multiple times. Lived at Pelican trailer park in Grassy key. Walked across us1 thru the forest to the ocean flats and would spend hours fishing the flats. Or Toms harbor bridge. Or took the 24 Stamas to the ocean. The Keys will start "booming" after the plague goes away.

  • @hexen943
    @hexen943 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I miss when he used to do catch and cooks

  • @randolphkersey5155
    @randolphkersey5155 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    first time I visited the Keys I booked my hotel too late to get anything I could afford in Key West. I wound up staying in Key Colony Beach. Ate at that McDonalds for breakfast every morning on the way to Key West with my best girl at the time. Fun memories.

  • @deckert618
    @deckert618 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was just there in June, stayed at Coconut Cay Motel. They have a boat ramp where you might launch if you sweet talk them.

    • @randyellis3094
      @randyellis3094 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is that a decent Motel? I see they have good pricing.

    • @deckert618
      @deckert618 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@randyellis3094 We stayed in one of their more expensive rooms right at dockside and it was very nice. They also have smaller, older units closer to the road.

  • @azzir325
    @azzir325 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was in Marathon for 3 nights back in November, 2019. Thanks for the memories. We stayed at the Coconut Cay.

  • @Wreck-it_Ralph
    @Wreck-it_Ralph 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the tour of marathon key! Always wondered what it looked like. Maybe someday I'll explore it for myself.

  • @galaxyfanfan2938
    @galaxyfanfan2938 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello!! I just found your channel again, I watched a lot of your videos two years back. Your videos are still lovely, I am so happy I found your channel again! 😄 Hope you are well!

  • @princessdana99
    @princessdana99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Marathon Bagel Company is AMAZING. 🤤

  • @timhansen2577
    @timhansen2577 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your videos! Didn't know you are in marathon. I'm in marathon for vacation right now. Wish I would have hit you up before we came down here. The place I'm staying has two sketchy pelican kayaks, and I didn't want to take them out to fish. Ended up fishing long key state park, and no name key. I thought there would be more flats to wander around and cast artificials. The cold front tonight seemed to shut em down!

  • @joyceanderson3165
    @joyceanderson3165 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much ...I'm from Florida.....use to go to the keys all the time.... hoping to move back and this video shows me its a possibility. You know where those kids were riding bikes in that neighborhood right on the Atlantic? Can they just go swimming right there where the road ends? Again thank you for showing the back roads with no tourists! Lol How about a Key Largo one?!

  • @shannonstinton1009
    @shannonstinton1009 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    love Sombrero Breach and also eating at Porky"s Bayside

  • @sundawg5251
    @sundawg5251 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’d already have my belongings packed to move back to Key West. I hope the fishing is as good!

  • @pakde8002
    @pakde8002 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man that looks like a ghost town in a lot of places you toured. I wonder what the year round population is.

    • @joyceanderson3165
      @joyceanderson3165 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Off season and covid....but I like ghost town with no tourists lol

  • @davefloyd9443
    @davefloyd9443 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice. Been looking forward to seeing the new locale. Tight lines mate.

  • @danielalonso9711
    @danielalonso9711 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Drove by the most important thing on the island. The new Baptist Fishermens Hospital. I'm helping build it. Myself and two of my coworkers are big fans and can't wait to see your future fishing videos in Marathon.

  • @conquer228
    @conquer228 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought a place on Marathon also , Royal plum Club. I love it

  • @bigbadbri08
    @bigbadbri08 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There’s a great little marina my dad used to run years ago just south East of ya just past the Dolphin research center you could put in there and fish the Toms Harbour are we used to do well there with Tarpon

    • @kema1005
      @kema1005 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Was that Tom's Cut? We used to fish with Capt. Ron (Trobis) on his boat, Desiré. Awesome captain.

  • @edwardmorton6730
    @edwardmorton6730 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. We usually make an interim stop in Islamorada for 2-3 nights on our annual trek to Key West, but your windshield tour of Marathon has me considering a stop there now instead.

  • @johngrant7979
    @johngrant7979 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the great drive around your new home key.
    Question from a viewer here in Australia: Do you require number plates to the front of your vehicles ( just that it seemed from you vlog that your vehicles over there only have them on the rear 👀)
    Cheers 👍

    • @tsb-2489
      @tsb-2489 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Most states, especially Florida don't require a front plate.

  • @capncrunchwhistle5553
    @capncrunchwhistle5553 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    US 1 in that area is kinda like the Truman Show. Many of the businesses, even pre Covid and Irma are storefronts frozen in time, with nary a customer in sight, ever.

    • @nas8326
      @nas8326 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Drug fronts

  • @clintonhueston4427
    @clintonhueston4427 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been there many if times it was my first place I stayed in the Keys. We have been going by here for 12 years now. Great place we will be there in September

  • @larryrich327
    @larryrich327 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to live one street over about 10 years ago man has it changed .

  • @vicentemaldonado2268
    @vicentemaldonado2268 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brings back memories! thx

  • @JeffreyDRein
    @JeffreyDRein 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The high school really grew, was one story when I went there, I wonder if it still includes the middle school & community college at night.

  • @rockybirddog
    @rockybirddog 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love breakfast at the wooden spoon!

  • @dhickman9879
    @dhickman9879 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some good kayak fishing on the west side of boot key, look for the wheel ditch channel into the trap yards , kind of hidden in the mangroves......

  • @WhatsCrackin904
    @WhatsCrackin904 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They have Ethanol free Gas at the Valero Next to the Siesta Motel

  • @robertbrander2074
    @robertbrander2074 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Vid ! ....... Had to get Google Earth out to trace your steps ! ...... Nice tour . Walking distance to that Cut is nice ! ...... Can't wait for you to get your Pole Wet ! Cheers !

  • @TheRoadtoGonzo
    @TheRoadtoGonzo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was fantastic. I'm going to be moving down in a few years and have kayak fishing and jet ski touring in mind. I'm curious to know, if you weren't running the shop would you still go to marathon or another key? I was thinking big pine.

  • @karenuntz6514
    @karenuntz6514 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally!!! Hope you got a lot done!!! 👊😎❤

  • @Matt_from_Florida
    @Matt_from_Florida 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    47:42 Yes, it is your hurricane shelter. Good guess.

  • @SuperQdaddy
    @SuperQdaddy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice tour...looks like a quiet change from busy key west...but I'm lookin forward to your fishin explorations ..

  • @Matt_from_Florida
    @Matt_from_Florida 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's a lot of Irma damage almost 3 years later! Also I've never seen the highway so free of cars in the middle of the day.

    • @marwinsteiner5817
      @marwinsteiner5817 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, I know right? It's best to avoid the keys early morning, and early evening, best time around lunchtime, if you need anything, and certainly weekends or any other national holiday, like the 4th of July, where everybody and their brother decide to come down.

    • @joyceanderson3165
      @joyceanderson3165 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's off season and covid

  • @MackinNC1
    @MackinNC1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What kinda tree i that at 50:50 they are scattered over the keys and some are TALL.

  • @randaltotten1464
    @randaltotten1464 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    , I miss the keys bad when I was young we used to stay down there during the summer at Big Pine growing up Sunshine Key had some private rich guy charters but they were wimps couldn't fish the way I wanted to met a man from Rotunda Florida Jack Tapscott and he took care of me for 15 years spend three months a year at Knights key catching dolphin blue marlin grouper tilefish come in at night run to Herbie's for some good conch chowder breakfast in the morning at the stuffed pig and fishing gear and reports at The Tackle Box different owners now but the triple D offshore lures were awesome back then last time there was two years ago stayed at Coconut Cay Resort next to the airport very nice great crew working there

  • @skylarhanley9826
    @skylarhanley9826 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve always watched your videos and now I’ve been in the keys for a month and not one fishing video since I been here lol at least tell me what’s biting lol

    • @marwinsteiner5817
      @marwinsteiner5817 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      www.islamoradatimes.com/fishing-marinas/fishing-reports/

  • @stevefisher2553
    @stevefisher2553 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tour! Thanks!

  • @mdehner2
    @mdehner2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does everybody call Marathon, "Marathon Key" now? I lived in Marathon from 1976 to 1988, and we just called it Marathon! I lived at 393 23rd St, Ocean! I imagine it's still there, since the builder "Louie Fenton" filled up all the holes in the blocks with concrete!

  • @jamesfreddyc
    @jamesfreddyc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Only reason you might want to go to Publix would be for sub sandwiches....WAAAAYYYY better than Subway. :) They've got the Internet order process down really good, so you just need to pop in and pick it up and not have to stand in line (even to pay).

  • @ReelGuyTv
    @ReelGuyTv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Marathon is way more fisherman friendly. Key West is an insane asylum. Good move.

  • @morningowl4054
    @morningowl4054 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to live in Marathon. I left right before hurricane Andrew. There is way to many buildings there now. Miss it and all the Keys.

  • @jasonvogel4100
    @jasonvogel4100 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Steve, why not buy White Marlin Marina????Look it up. It's there north/east of you in Marathon. Awesome piece of property!!!! That's what I thought you were taking us at first:)....jv

  • @maxcap60
    @maxcap60 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    We'll be down there this Thursday - Tuesday. Swordfish trip with Munster! Maybe see you around or on the water.

  • @aliash8599
    @aliash8599 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    We are hoping to get there soon and what a great way to see it thank you

  • @stephenbrunner482
    @stephenbrunner482 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Steve, I saw some store frontage for lease....AllAboutTheBait storefront?

  • @alan0163
    @alan0163 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Correct me if I'm wrong, But I always thought Marathon was a city and it was located on Vaca Key.

    • @SharonRD1
      @SharonRD1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can't believe all the locals didn't correct this. There is no Marathon Key. Haha. It is Key Vaca.

    • @nas8326
      @nas8326 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SharonRD1 must've a lot of cows on the island at one point.

  • @ormonddude
    @ormonddude 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been to the Keys many times and I love the Vibe

  • @rkmrbig
    @rkmrbig 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Thanks for all the info, Keep them coming. Take Care

  • @capnstevoanythinggoes
    @capnstevoanythinggoes 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oddly you said that is the Gulf side, but also said that is the Atlantic Ocean out there on the same side. I know it was probably just a slip of the tongue. I used to live in Key Largo and work Key Largo, Marathon, and Key West. I am familiar with most of it all. There used to be good fried chicken at the Mobil/Quick Chik on the Atlantic side upper end of the 7-Mile Bridge, when I used to stay at Knight's Key Campground with my boat, (which is no longer). They had their own Atlantic side boat ramp, straight access to Sombrero Reef Tower.

  • @sandiegoscott1402
    @sandiegoscott1402 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You gots the Atlantic side and da pacific side 👍

  • @brandonmann4652
    @brandonmann4652 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet I stay like 1/2 mile away from you now I'm just going to come knock on your door when I need more paddle tails lol. Dont forget to hit up the 7mile boat launch at night tons of juvenile tarpon

  • @MM-jq4pb
    @MM-jq4pb 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cocos General on Coco Plum Rd makes the BEST Cuban Press in town!!

  • @jacksonporterfield3127
    @jacksonporterfield3127 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Steve please tighten the spokes on your bike.
    Thank you.

    • @nauticalstar8363
      @nauticalstar8363 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jackson Porterfield, bruh, he found that thing under the bridge and in the salt water. Everything is rusted and that probably what hold the bike together 🤣🤣.