You have some serious stones. I grew up in Florida, and lightening scares the hell out of me. I live in Utah now and when the lightning is striking in the canyon it’s back to the car. Your channel is exhilarating! Keep em coming!
Hello, I think that I only watched 1 other video you made, so this would be number 2. At 7:51, I was like, "WOW!" Tarpin on the line, breaching like a whale, in slow motion; nice touch. The second time he jumped, right in front of the kayak was a REALLY cool surprise too. Thanks for all of your personal knowledge, and fishing techniques that you share. You have a very good presentation, and appearance. Keep teaching folks the JOY of fishing. Btw, the way you ended the fight because of the impending doom, which looked like Apocalypse NOW, got me literally LAUGHING OUT LOUD. Live to fight (fish) another day. Wise decision; Even if it wasn't your choice 100%.
Between this one and the nighttime tarpon when you wound up getting pulled wayyyy out, I'd have to say that you have the most extreme kayak fishing channel on yt. You are always super calm and clear-minded whenever it gets sketchy. Around the 14 min mark I was like ok he needs to get out of there. Pretty hardcore man!
Steve- you're still the best and love all the videos. Thanks for hanging in the fight and not cutting the line and running away. Already got some hats so I'll get some shirts and help you get another anchor.
WOW... you've got some serious COJONES!!! We just returned from Islamorada.... absolutely LOVE that place. I've been trying to convince my wife that we should retire down there but SHE'S NOT having it..lol
one of your best so far. I criticised you for cutting off the nurse shark in the earlier "chunking for tarpon" episode but man, really relieved when you broke off the tarpon today! everything is relative to the situation and you definitely did the right thing so kudos for a really informative and exciting video 👍👍
Love your videos dude! I'm up in the panhandle and don't have a lot of time to get out in the gulf, but I always enjoy having a beer after work and living vicariously through your recorded escapades :). Edit: Also love the tips and advice you give
Wow that is a horrible looking weather pattern blowing through. Glad your safe... There are plenty of monster tarpon out there... But your immediate safety always comes first!
Fun video, I’ve been in that situation with a storm several times. I don’t ever look for it but it’s always an adventure. Always choose safety over fish.
Loved the vid. One of many great vids. That Tarpon was huge. Couple of great jumps for a fish that huge so I’m with you break at off and fish another day. Keep up the great vids.
Steve I absolutely love your videos! I am just getting into Kayak Fishing...I am learning so much from your videos! Thank you! and I love my All about the bait shirt and hat! From Bradenton, Fl.
Nice video, we were in key west this past Monday and we got stranded on a charter with nothing in sight, almost 3hrs is heavy rain on a sail boat zig zagging our way back.
Awsome Video!! Ocean is always Beautiful, even when it's nasty. My jonny boat bass 100, and my motor are put away for the winter. My 1st fishing season, I've learnt many thing's from your vids. Now I get to do all my DIY'S to her all winter. Thanks Steve. Be safe God bless..👍🙏🙏
That would have been a fish of my lifetime. It looked you tightened down on the drag to speed up the process (either land the fish or break off) but since I dont get the opportunity to fight a tarpon like that... i probably would have kept up with the fight and dealt with the storm. Nice job Steve... always entertaining.
Question: at (1:25) if you forgot to check the tides, winds, etc then are you able to just check 'windfinder' and other apps on your cell-phone? Or do you not carry that on the kayak? (I keep my phone, keys, and wallet inside one of those 8inch waterproof boxes, for safety). But anyways, I know you know the area...and you can closely guess the tides from a previous days fishing. Oh NO sorry about ANOTHER anchor lost :-( ...that sucks especially with those storms in background during past few days. OMG that Tarpon looks HUGE at (7:47) looks like 150lbs!! That break-off couldn't of happened at a better time when the wind gusts had just started kicking up. The storm was moving so fast that it had a distinct 'line' of clouds on the front edge. THOSE are the ones that like to flip kayaks over. I was on a lake in Mississippi a couple months ago and surrounded by trees, so by the time I seen the storm it was on top of me within 5mins and started blowing 35-40mph winds! I hardly had anytime to bring in the lines and find a nearby tree to tie off too. I almost got rolled over because the winds tried to turn my kayak sideways no matter how hard I tried to keep facing into the wind. 10mins later it was all over like nothing happened. I'm glad you made it back too on this video, that Tarpon was HUGE though...ready to be caught another day.
Hey Steve..got my mullet shirt!! I'm sure you thought of it, but a drift sock or bucket will really increase your drag to help you whoop them pulling fish faster. I know you like the ride tho..
I'll be in Florida kayak fishing a month from now, a tarpon is on my bucket list. Thankfully March is not the storm season, but it's also iffy if there will be tarpon in SW Florida by then. But so far it's been a warm winter so if the water gets a little warmer there should be tarpon.
Dude that was a real nail biter. I completely understand your struggle and im really sorry you lost such a nice fish. I woulda been freakin out because of that lightning and being the highest point on the water with that fishing pole up in the air. At least you got video of it 🤙🏼
Hey Steve can you answer 2 questions? Was he pulling you, couldn't tell cause the water was changing. And can a tampon that size shoot straight up and flip you? I have a jonny boats bass 100, with the 2.5 Suzuki, and going to make a small set of stabilizers for the middle. If you could Give your opinion. That'd be great..Thanks..
👍🏻❤️👍🏻❤️👍🏻❤️👍🏻❤️ Man Steve I got to say those shirts are excellent I went out yesterday in the kayak it was 105° with the heat index and all I had to do was pour my water on me and those shirts kept me cool
Thank you for showing in the footage that you made it back ok. I would have broken him off way earlier. I am not a Patron but what is the cost of an anchor I would def like to assist if not get it for you. Thank you very much for moving back to the fishing videos instead of the t-shirt videos. Your catch and cooks are my favorite so more of those would be appreciated. *Side Note* haw do you cook, clean, and eat tarpin?
Yeah, that's very familiar looking because I live in the Keys myself (100 miles north of Steve in Key Largo), and been out on the water many times in those situations, but fortunately a in a boat with a motor that can get up and go vs. a double-ended paddle lol.
Great footage. Especially the jumps.Too bad about the weather coming in and spoiling the party. Keep up the good work. You got to have balls to fish in those squalls.
Did you give that baby shark a motorboat??? Steve, you are too funny. I really enjoy watching your videos, however. I think you should have a bigger Kayak or a flats boat. Calling all sponsors...this guy is AWESOME!
I was down in late March early April. It was amazing. I stayed around Cudjoe Key. I really want to go back and get on a Tarpon. I was in a Pelican Catch 120 and had a great time. Really want to go back with a motor.
Gotta say, I really enjoy your channel. The catch & cook segment is awesome. The best part aside from the fishing & cooking is that, unlike everyone on TH-cam, you don't say to like & subscribe. I find that annoying! Obviously, I like your channel, so I subscribed, & I hit the bell for alerts. So why would I need to be asked or told to do that if I would do it anyway? You are a savage out there & I have been binge watching your videos since I don't have the time to get the kayak out on the water at the moment 😢. Could you do a grouper fishing video now that season is finally open? I'd love to watch that!
great vids man. I'm coming down to key largo and key west at the end of the month. Hopefully I can hook up like you!!!!! you do any kayak charters by chance?
Instant fan wow video reminds me how scared shit we were a few times caught up catching a bunch of stupid fish while horrible weather was moving in the bite was on but close lightning strikes will hasten all retreats to the docks
being dragged into the edge of the storm by a huge fish . . . . can life get any better ?
You have some serious stones. I grew up in Florida, and lightening scares the hell out of me. I live in Utah now and when the lightning is striking in the canyon it’s back to the car. Your channel is exhilarating! Keep em coming!
That fish had a smart fight strategy...Tow his sorry ass directly to the lightning. Lol!
Hello, I think that I only watched 1 other video you made, so this would be number 2. At 7:51, I was like, "WOW!" Tarpin on the line, breaching like a whale, in slow motion; nice touch. The second time he jumped, right in front of the kayak was a REALLY cool surprise too.
Thanks for all of your personal knowledge, and fishing techniques that you share. You have a very good presentation, and appearance. Keep teaching folks the JOY of fishing.
Btw, the way you ended the fight because of the impending doom, which looked like Apocalypse NOW, got me literally LAUGHING OUT LOUD.
Live to fight (fish) another day. Wise decision; Even if it wasn't your choice 100%.
Your best video so far. Me and my boys all three yelled out loud at the 12:39 mark when that monster almost jumped on ya!
Between this one and the nighttime tarpon when you wound up getting pulled wayyyy out, I'd have to say that you have the most extreme kayak fishing channel on yt. You are always super calm and clear-minded whenever it gets sketchy. Around the 14 min mark I was like ok he needs to get out of there. Pretty hardcore man!
As someone who has lived in Illinois his whole life, I cannot imagine ever getting bored with catching sharks.
Dig the play-by-play. So many common sense moves, but the ones that still slip your mind when in full chaos mode. Nice work!
Love the video! I'm coming down to Key Largo for my 40th this is inspiring!
you got my adrenaline going on this one ... wow lol ! crazy ! huge storm front all rolling in! 200+ pound tarpon on .... damn !
You stayed after it longer than I would have, that was an incredible fish and awesome footage of the storm rolling in.
WOW! Great video what a shame about the storm.
Steve- you're still the best and love all the videos. Thanks for hanging in the fight and not cutting the line and running away. Already got some hats so I'll get some shirts and help you get another anchor.
That was one smart fish. He took you towards the path of most resistance. That is why you broke off and paddled home. Great battle!
WOW... you've got some serious COJONES!!! We just returned from Islamorada.... absolutely LOVE that place. I've been trying to convince my wife that we should retire down there but SHE'S NOT having it..lol
Thanks for the instruction on fighting a big fish in a kayak!
That size fish could flip you over.
Man i was truly rooting for you there. Great video
I don’t blame you for the break off lightning ⛈ and thunder.
HOOKEM IN THE MOUTH KAYAK FISHING what a time to be a first-time viewer geez Louise I don't know much about fishing but that was a hell of a fish
one of your best so far. I criticised you for cutting off the nurse shark in the earlier "chunking for tarpon" episode but man, really relieved when you broke off the tarpon today! everything is relative to the situation and you definitely did the right thing so kudos for a really informative and exciting video 👍👍
Awesome video brotha!
Love your videos dude! I'm up in the panhandle and don't have a lot of time to get out in the gulf, but I always enjoy having a beer after work and living vicariously through your recorded escapades :).
Edit: Also love the tips and advice you give
Dude you're crazy! I would never try to do what you did in this video. Thanks for sharing this amazing yet scary moment!
Wow that is a horrible looking weather pattern blowing through. Glad your safe... There are plenty of monster tarpon out there... But your immediate safety always comes first!
Fun video, I’ve been in that situation with a storm several times. I don’t ever look for it but it’s always an adventure. Always choose safety over fish.
He catches 80 pound fish on the daily so when This man said fish of a life time you stop everything and watch
Nick Jaworski exactly 😂
Duck yeah dude that was a whale!
Man that was awesome , and scary. Enjoyed those massive jumps!! Thought your were going to flip for a second. Great vid!! I bought a shirt!!!
"You have chosen wisely".
Great fight, Steve. Still seeking my first caught tarpon up here.
Loved the vid. One of many great vids. That Tarpon was huge. Couple of great jumps for a fish that huge so I’m with you break at off and fish another day. Keep up the great vids.
Steve I absolutely love your videos! I am just getting into Kayak Fishing...I am learning so much from your videos! Thank you! and I love my All about the bait shirt and hat! From Bradenton, Fl.
Nice video, we were in key west this past Monday and we got stranded on a charter with nothing in sight, almost 3hrs is heavy rain on a sail boat zig zagging our way back.
Awsome Video!! Ocean is always Beautiful, even when it's nasty. My jonny boat bass 100, and my motor are put away for the winter. My 1st fishing season, I've learnt many thing's from your vids. Now I get to do all my DIY'S to her all winter. Thanks Steve. Be safe God bless..👍🙏🙏
Dude this video was insane. That tarpon pulled out the turbo on you towards the end. Def Subbed.
I would’ve cut that line a long time ago !!! That’s crazy !! But exciting !! I love it
Awesome footage of the storm in the background 👍
Realistic Fishing ...
That would have been a fish of my lifetime. It looked you tightened down on the drag to speed up the process (either land the fish or break off) but since I dont get the opportunity to fight a tarpon like that... i probably would have kept up with the fight and dealt with the storm. Nice job Steve... always entertaining.
Always good to get home safe!!! Nice Tarpon too!
Question: at (1:25) if you forgot to check the tides, winds, etc then are you able to just check 'windfinder' and other apps on your cell-phone? Or do you not carry that on the kayak? (I keep my phone, keys, and wallet inside one of those 8inch waterproof boxes, for safety). But anyways, I know you know the area...and you can closely guess the tides from a previous days fishing. Oh NO sorry about ANOTHER anchor lost :-( ...that sucks especially with those storms in background during past few days. OMG that Tarpon looks HUGE at (7:47) looks like 150lbs!! That break-off couldn't of happened at a better time when the wind gusts had just started kicking up. The storm was moving so fast that it had a distinct 'line' of clouds on the front edge. THOSE are the ones that like to flip kayaks over. I was on a lake in Mississippi a couple months ago and surrounded by trees, so by the time I seen the storm it was on top of me within 5mins and started blowing 35-40mph winds! I hardly had anytime to bring in the lines and find a nearby tree to tie off too. I almost got rolled over because the winds tried to turn my kayak sideways no matter how hard I tried to keep facing into the wind. 10mins later it was all over like nothing happened. I'm glad you made it back too on this video, that Tarpon was HUGE though...ready to be caught another day.
Just another awesome adventure! Stay safe!
An experience you will never forget. That was awesome.
Hey Steve..got my mullet shirt!! I'm sure you thought of it, but a drift sock or bucket will really increase your drag to help you whoop them pulling fish faster. I know you like the ride tho..
Great video, great fish! Glad it worked out. Thanks for entertaining and educating us!
I'll be in Florida kayak fishing a month from now, a tarpon is on my bucket list. Thankfully March is not the storm season, but it's also iffy if there will be tarpon in SW Florida by then. But so far it's been a warm winter so if the water gets a little warmer there should be tarpon.
Big ass tarpon and a big ass storm. That's one hell of a view, bro!
Man your commentating is on point im learning books from your vids man, keep it going you pro!
Dude that was a real nail biter. I completely understand your struggle and im really sorry you lost such a nice fish. I woulda been freakin out because of that lightning and being the highest point on the water with that fishing pole up in the air. At least you got video of it 🤙🏼
Hey Steve can you answer 2 questions? Was he pulling you, couldn't tell cause the water was changing. And can a tampon that size shoot straight up and flip you? I have a jonny boats bass 100, with the 2.5 Suzuki, and going to make a small set of stabilizers for the middle. If you could Give your opinion. That'd be great..Thanks..
Wow, that tarpon was huge, dang storm. Great video, very suspenseful there toward the end.
Glad you got off the water before the bad weather
I’m gonna drag this guy into the storm and out to sea! Smart fish.
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Man Steve I got to say those shirts are excellent I went out yesterday in the kayak it was 105° with the heat index and all I had to do was pour my water on me and those shirts kept me cool
Man that was awesome.!!! That tarpon was pulling you all over!!!
Thank you for showing in the footage that you made it back ok. I would have broken him off way earlier. I am not a Patron but what is the cost of an anchor I would def like to assist if not get it for you. Thank you very much for moving back to the fishing videos instead of the t-shirt videos. Your catch and cooks are my favorite so more of those would be appreciated. *Side Note* haw do you cook, clean, and eat tarpin?
That was an intense fight, definitely being out on the water during a storm with a lightning rod in your hand isn't the safest thing to do lol.
What line type and lb test you using? Flouro leader also I'd imagine?
Wooo that’s a nasty looking cloud shelf. Glad you made it back to land A Ok.
Yeah, that's very familiar looking because I live in the Keys myself (100 miles north of Steve in Key Largo), and been out on the water many times in those situations, but fortunately a in a boat with a motor that can get up and go vs. a double-ended paddle lol.
What a good fight with that one. I was on the edge of the couch watching
Put on your PFD and keep fishing. Glad you made it back.
Awesome footage of the tarpon jump. Nice Steve!
Great footage. Especially the jumps.Too bad about the weather coming in and spoiling the party. Keep up the good work. You got to have balls to fish in those squalls.
Did you give that baby shark a motorboat??? Steve, you are too funny. I really enjoy watching your videos, however. I think you should have a bigger Kayak or a flats boat. Calling all sponsors...this guy is AWESOME!
I don’t know too much about tarpon, but when it got close why did he panic? I know they have hard heads and can kill u, is that why
Wow that was awesome. Really nice Tarpon. Love the jump! Great decision on the thunder and lightning, that was getting scary!
I was down in late March early April. It was amazing. I stayed around Cudjoe Key. I really want to go back and get on a Tarpon. I was in a Pelican Catch 120 and had a great time. Really want to go back with a motor.
Good to see the paddle kayak getting some use. I still can't make the jump to a hobie from my ocean kayak prowler 13foot.
Jump in price too.
Gotta say, I really enjoy your channel. The catch & cook segment is awesome. The best part aside from the fishing & cooking is that, unlike everyone on TH-cam, you don't say to like & subscribe. I find that annoying! Obviously, I like your channel, so I subscribed, & I hit the bell for alerts. So why would I need to be asked or told to do that if I would do it anyway?
You are a savage out there & I have been binge watching your videos since I don't have the time to get the kayak out on the water at the moment 😢.
Could you do a grouper fishing video now that season is finally open? I'd love to watch that!
what model shimano spinning rod you using?
Wow 😳 , that was intense lol I’m glad you made it out in one piece!
I don't know what I would have done in your place, but you remembered me The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway.
good video, you had my getting nervous ,,,,storm building and strong tarpon on Oh yeahhhh
Good choice breaking off. Better safe than sorry. I can tell you from experience if you have the slightest doubt to always play it on the safe side.
Steve the storm chaser. I'd have been out of there a long time ago. Another great video.
Great vid... love pinfish and thunder
What reel are you using
On floats..you said " balloon" Wonder if you've ever tried the concentrated lemon juice squeezer float. Empty they got buoyancy & very visible
Bro hands down, really exciting video. Lol nice work
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Big Steve with a big poon in a big storm...😎 Nice fish, too bad that storm was right on you. Good decision though. Better to be safe than sorry. 👍
First timer here. Awesome video and great commentary.
Safer next time. Holy cow I’m glad that sucker snapped when it did. Anyways well done and thank you for your awesome videos.
What a battle! You'll get it next time!
Gives a shark a raspberry... yep I’m an Aussie buying an all about the bait shirt now
Man u got some balls staying out there in a little kayak with that storm coming in
great video I never hooked one that big mostly 40- 50lbs what a fight!
Man tarpon fishing looks like such an adrenaline rush
Can you cast net from a kayak?
great vids man. I'm coming down to key largo and key west at the end of the month. Hopefully I can hook up like you!!!!! you do any kayak charters by chance?
Super cool video!!! Keep them coming
Maaaan you was pushing it with that storm bro LOL but that would of been a awesome catch of that tarpon nice lil shark too you caught also
7:51 holy shit that thang is massive !
Wow AWSOME stuff. Thanks for sharing
Hey Steve, where are you fishing ? I am on BPK
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The sea
Really like your photos.
I loved the excitement!!
that's a heck of a fight, I got that shirt in the mail last week going to the inlet marsh next week.
Instant fan wow video reminds me how scared shit we were a few times caught up catching a bunch of stupid fish while horrible weather was moving in the bite was on but close lightning strikes will hasten all retreats to the docks
Hemmingway himself would be proud ! the Old man and the sea couldnt have done it better !
That was looking scary, glad you made it back in time.
Also, how bout a shirt with "Stupid Sharks" :) Love the channel
I dig your attitude mate.
Getting a lot of rain over there? It's raining every day here in fort Myers
some lady from parkland just died from lightning dude..Careful! broward is rainy!
Interesting jump in the background at 14:20.
Awesome so much intensity
watch out for the 16' hammerhead that's chasing him !!!