"I wasn't gone to go fishing tomorrow because I've got a lot of work to do but I think I've got to go fishing tomorrow" great attitude dude, fish as much as possible while you can!
I don't care what anyone says, if that view with the camera or GoPro is that good then i could'nt imagine what it was like "in person"!!!!! My God I love being a South Florida man!!! Nothing better
Found you’re channel today and love it so much, I just bought a 27 foot walk around proline with a 5.7 liter Volvo penta engine. I’m here in Miami and ft lauderdale area and I’m so excited to fish! You give me great tips man keep it up
I grew up fishing one north side of that bridge...(well there and channel 5) used to free line with thread herring and catch so many 25+ inch mangroves also used to go around kahiki at the center of tav creek more or less . good times
I appreciate you perseverance! 😀 I also agree with investing in BoatUS towing. Thought the trolling speed was a bit too fast, but am not as experienced in that dept. A neighbor of mine offered me to try “fish croquetas” and I thought they were the best I’d had. When we talked more about it and asked what fish he used he said “lady fish”! He actually targets them to make croquettes. He told me he actually spoons the meat from them thereby avoiding the bones and only collecting the meat. Like you told us, he described the meat as very soft. Thanks for the great show and already looking forward to viewing your next one. Regards
The way to get the bones out of lady fish. Felet from head to tale, leaving felet attached at the tale, take a spoon and scrape the soft meat out of the bones which are attached to the fish skin leaving only skin and bones. Make meat into small balls or pattys, batter in dry batter and fry or mix other ingredients to make fish cakes or fritters. Very tasty! Logger John.
I had to laugh! Many years ago (I was around your age at the time) I cooked a ladyfish! It has bones that run all through the meat and the meat is mushy. It is worse after being frozen... Too soft to even use as cut bait! Thanks for the memories and a good laugh!
"The sexiest place on earth" yes, you are absolutely correct. I love that you can stop and smell the flowers, even when stressed for time. Thanks for that.
Just bought a key largo myself haven't been able to take it out since it's winter here. Excited for it because the haul and everything looks nice compared to what I had before
How cool man, you're living the life. Bro, I had to pause the video when you first were describing how far you were offshore, how shallow it was right before it dropped off to 100 feet. You said, "this is the sexiest place on earth" lol, that's what I was thinking at the exact moment you said it lol. Grazie on the successes that allow you to enjoy such a wonderful place!
I tried this once... had a terrible time with bones. How did you get around that? I would like to do a catch and cook with ladyfish on my channel (just did menhaden, lol). But bones have been a problem.
Your motor was flooded. I had a 1996 Mercury 90 ELPTO and would do the same thing. Wait a min and wide open throttle and would fire up again. Happened 10 miles off shore with a commercial shrimper coming at me with full gear dragging. Was glad to smell the two stroke and get out of the way.
Really enjoy your channel, I have unsubscribed from many of the other you tube channels coming out of FL. I can tell you are an avid angler and it is nice to see a real fishing trip without all the production. Definitely can't load up the box on every trip, that is not reality. Make sure you have a EPIRB, VHF and ditch bag especially when fishing alone. Keep up the good work and be safe. Subscribed.
I'm a new fan of your videos. The Yozuri will not troll at those speeds. It wants to pop out of the water. I fish out of Galveston and am very envious that you are in such clear and deep water so close to shore. I have a 266 Spostfish World Cat CC and to reach 100' ,I will need to motor close to 50-60 miles and still not have blue water. Try the heavy Blue and White Islander with a ballyhoo. That is always our go to lure for everything from Kingfish, Mahi, White Marlin and definitley Wahoo. Black and purple excellent also. Best, Ray, AKA, Fishnmagician of Galveston.
well I will not be taste testing ladyfish. thanks for the heads up. wish my fishing territory was like yours, hell I only gain a foot of water with each mile out. alot more costly.
going back over some of these "oldy-goldys", pretty funny man. Ever figure out your bonito hook issue? try out the Mustad 7982hs double hooks in 9/0, i replaced mine with some, belly hook down, tail hook up.
for the lure hooks getting stuck I'd suggest taking the swivel off and putting a split ring. Not so much slack in the hook and its shorter so won't reach round to get stuck on the top
I've been there before man, once I get something set in my head, there is no going back, and I just say to myself.. dammit.. I am catching and eating something that came out of this water tonight and that just all there is to it!!..😉
That bonito lure has that hook issue when is dropped in the water where at first gets those few skips on the surface before sinking. Try to release the lure avoiding any skips on the surface. Normally that happens because the drag on the reel is too tight at drop. I also got wrapping issues when the fish hits it without hooking. I notice that at slower trolling speeds. Overall is a good lure, but babysitting is definitely required.
You can go that route, however what i would try first is near to freespool or if such setting is not possible on your reel, turn on the clicker with no drag and let it sink. After 30+ of line release yards remains stable underneath the water. Also there are two size versions of those lures the 6" and 8". Looks like yours is the 6-3/4". I have both, and the random hook issue is the same on either size. Less on high speed trolling.
Really enjoyed you vids Pretty cool you two Tell you what tho if I tried the spearing with the burley Here in Aust Reckon I might end up shark food. Lol
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Steve at Seatow there in Key Largo is great. It's 80 bucks a year. Also, you can carry gas for way less. 5x 5 gallon tanks, as long as you are using the boat a lot it does not matter if you use the cheap stuff. Just put 25 gallons in each time you go and occasionally you have to make an extra trip but it will greatly cut your fuel Costs. I am really glad you were still inshore when this happened. Recently had to be towed in by a guy in a Jon boat.... Take Care, Dan
South Florida Fishing Channel That’s funny I’m in software development as well. I’ll email you some info on the company if you ever need some resources.
Heads up on the ladyfish. If you want to eat it, don't bother trying to eat the fillets. Fillet it, grab a spoon, and scoop out the meat. Meat comes right off the ribs and skin. Fantastic fish for stuff like fish cakes.
nice video... i brought home a 2kg ladyfish home after fishing, made curry out of it , and had to throw the fish in garbage though it was tasty as it was full of bones...
I would look for cool retired guy's with enough money to share expenses for these afternoon snap trips, I fish with several like that that are my favorite people in the world. Call the night before and say "be ready from 11:00am on". Local fishing forum's and open seat offers lets you sort through for folks you like fishing with.
That sucks dude. Getting skunked like that. Next time take a block of Chum and some cut bait just in case the trolling doesn't work. As a back up. Tight lines
I've cooked up ladyfish in the past. Best way I've found is to scoop the flesh out with a spoon.. less bones that way and then turn them into fish cakes. Otherwise just use them for bait
On a 20+ft boat??? 😂 he went with a 250 for a reason even tho evinrude isnt the best choice putting a 115 or even a 150 on a 20+ foot boat is just stupid
have you gotten a new engine ???? you dont want to risk yore life with a bogus engine going off shore .. especially with a old single 2 stroke . you can get great used engines from re powers sometimes really cheap the ocean is a desert that can flat kill you . you need a kill switch too .. not preaching . i have done a ton of single fishing just like you...you are doing a great job. and living the life ..love the videos
Hey buddy, I live in Florida City and fish all the time. We should go fishing together. I also have a boat and trailer to Tavernier. I usually fish the reef solo and would definitely be down to take you out fishing as well. Hit me up if you're interested. I want to target tuna in the coming weeks
shoot me an email: heiko@southfloridafishingchannel.com It's supposed to be a bit wavy next week, but might have a day or 2 where reef fishing is a possibility.
After a trip out and you’re not going out for a few days Unhook your fuel line and leave your engine running to burn all the fuel out of the carbs the oil in the fuel makes the float pin get stuck closed and the engine starved for fuel
This year i was yellowtailing had one block out and had about 50 come up to the boat, everything on video. they ate everything, we threw gummies, bare hooks, absolutely everything
"I wasn't gone to go fishing tomorrow because I've got a lot of work to do but I think I've got to go fishing tomorrow" great attitude dude, fish as much as possible while you can!
I don't care what anyone says, if that view with the camera or GoPro is that good then i could'nt imagine what it was like "in person"!!!!! My God I love being a South Florida man!!! Nothing better
$400 nibble haha! Hieko you're a nut. You're doing something right I can't quit watching your videos. Fish on!
Found you’re channel today and love it so much, I just bought a 27 foot walk around proline with a 5.7 liter Volvo penta engine. I’m here in Miami and ft lauderdale area and I’m so excited to fish! You give me great tips man keep it up
Heiko, your enthusiasm for The Keys mirrors my own. I love this place, it’s the sexiest water ever. Another great video, thanks. Gorgeous sunset!
One of the best things about the keys is you can see the sunrise and the sunset on the water everyday !!!
every day! I love it =)
I grew up fishing one north side of that bridge...(well there and channel 5) used to free line with thread herring and catch so many 25+ inch mangroves also used to go around kahiki at the center of tav creek more or less . good times
$100,000+ car and boat, still drinks busch beer :D:D
Where did u get 100k from 😂😂😂
I appreciate you perseverance! 😀 I also agree with investing in BoatUS towing. Thought the trolling speed was a bit too fast, but am not as experienced in that dept. A neighbor of mine offered me to try “fish croquetas” and I thought they were the best I’d had. When we talked more about it and asked what fish he used he said “lady fish”! He actually targets them to make croquettes. He told me he actually spoons the meat from them thereby avoiding the bones and only collecting the meat. Like you told us, he described the meat as very soft. Thanks for the great show and already looking forward to viewing your next one. Regards
The way to get the bones out of lady fish.
Felet from head to tale, leaving felet attached at the tale, take a spoon and scrape the soft meat out of the bones which are attached to the fish skin leaving only skin and bones.
Make meat into small balls or pattys, batter in dry batter and fry or mix other ingredients to make fish cakes or fritters.
Very tasty!
Logger John.
I had to laugh! Many years ago (I was around your age at the time) I cooked a ladyfish! It has bones that run all through the meat and the meat is mushy. It is worse after being frozen... Too soft to even use as cut bait! Thanks for the memories and a good laugh!
It's good to know you that you kept your composer and made the best out of it. You know you can also make croquet out of lady fish
"The sexiest place on earth" yes, you are absolutely correct. I love that you can stop and smell the flowers, even when stressed for time. Thanks for that.
always gotta give a little wiff into the air
i randomly found this video, ive had bad fishing days lately myself up in WA so dont sweat it, keep up the good work
Heiko, you crack me up dude. Over working in Afghanistan dreaming of home. We will fish one day man!! :-)
Not too much fishing over there i'm guessing =(
Man you had me cracking up test tasting that lady fish. Always heard they were bony and thanks to you I know they are lol
Great video as always boss
That’s a very good boat, I have a key largo 206cc and it navigates sooo nice
yea mine is the 236cc. I love it. I would be very happy to put a 250hp 2 stroke on it.
South Florida Fishing Channel yeah that would be great
Just bought a key largo myself haven't been able to take it out since it's winter here. Excited for it because the haul and everything looks nice compared to what I had before
Great video! Thanks for sharing.
I didn’t expect that at all for ya job that’s badass tbh
So glad you mentioned your marketing expertise. I’ll be hitting you up!
One of those days but... way to slug it out. Well done and good luck!
How cool man, you're living the life. Bro, I had to pause the video when you first were describing how far you were offshore, how shallow it was right before it dropped off to 100 feet. You said, "this is the sexiest place on earth" lol, that's what I was thinking at the exact moment you said it lol. Grazie on the successes that allow you to enjoy such a wonderful place!
Hey heiko if you troll jig gets fouled up put some bait on it prop wash mixes hooks in wash ,always a solution 👍🏻🇬🇧
I tried this once... had a terrible time with bones. How did you get around that? I would like to do a catch and cook with ladyfish on my channel (just did menhaden, lol). But bones have been a problem.
Can't wait for the swordfish video...get tight
It's going to be good!
Great video thank you when i move down there we have to go fish!!!!!
I like your commitment. You have a nice personality.
I have a condo in Landings of Largo and I am going to be there next week after Christmas.Maybe I will see you.
Your motor was flooded. I had a 1996 Mercury 90 ELPTO and would do the same thing. Wait a min and wide open throttle and would fire up again. Happened 10 miles off shore with a commercial shrimper coming at me with full gear dragging. Was glad to smell the two stroke and get out of the way.
classic! The joys of a 2 stroke
Really enjoy your channel, I have unsubscribed from many of the other you tube channels coming out of FL. I can tell you are an avid angler and it is nice to see a real fishing trip without all the production. Definitely can't load up the box on every trip, that is not reality. Make sure you have a EPIRB, VHF and ditch bag especially when fishing alone. Keep up the good work and be safe. Subscribed.
What kind of boat engine combo you running.
I'm a new fan of your videos. The Yozuri will not troll at those speeds. It wants to pop out of the water. I fish out of Galveston and am very envious that you are in such clear and deep water so close to shore. I have a 266 Spostfish World Cat CC and to reach 100' ,I will need to motor close to 50-60 miles and still not have blue water. Try the heavy Blue and White Islander with a ballyhoo. That is always our go to lure for everything from Kingfish, Mahi, White Marlin and definitley Wahoo. Black and purple excellent also.
Best,
Ray,
AKA, Fishnmagician of Galveston.
well I will not be taste testing ladyfish. thanks for the heads up. wish my fishing territory was like yours, hell I only gain a foot of water with each mile out. alot more costly.
Same here, I'm out of Naples
Here in Charleston we go 30 miles for 100 feet of water
Awesome video! You live in paradise. Would love to do deep sea fishing.
fishing in your pj's nice! great vid man
going back over some of these "oldy-goldys", pretty funny man. Ever figure out your bonito hook issue? try out the Mustad 7982hs double hooks in 9/0, i replaced mine with some, belly hook down, tail hook up.
I'll try it out
for the lure hooks getting stuck I'd suggest taking the swivel off and putting a split ring. Not so much slack in the hook and its shorter so won't reach round to get stuck on the top
fuel injector cleaner is 5 bucks for a bottle to mix in with the gas. i use it on my antique evinrude and it runs like a brand new motor!
YOU ARE A FRIKEN LEGEND
Cool video
I've been there before man, once I get something set in my head, there is no going back, and I just say to myself.. dammit.. I am catching and eating something that came out of this water tonight and that just all there is to it!!..😉
That bonito lure has that hook issue when is dropped in the water where at first gets those few skips on the surface before sinking. Try to release the lure avoiding any skips on the surface. Normally that happens because the drag on the reel is too tight at drop. I also got wrapping issues when the fish hits it without hooking. I notice that at slower trolling speeds. Overall is a good lure, but babysitting is definitely required.
I'll try using a trolling weight with it tomorrow. Cheers!
You can go that route, however what i would try first is near to freespool or if such setting is not possible on your reel, turn on the clicker with no drag and let it sink. After 30+ of line release yards remains stable underneath the water. Also there are two size versions of those lures the 6" and 8". Looks like yours is the 6-3/4". I have both, and the random hook issue is the same on either size. Less on high speed trolling.
The best way to make lady fish is the Cuban way croquettes.😎 delicioso!
You fillet them and use a spoon snd scrape the meat out, its pretty good with cajun seasoning.
mmm yes yes. I'll have to retry
Notification squad where u at ?
Really enjoyed you vids
Pretty cool you two
Tell you what tho if I tried the spearing with the burley
Here in Aust
Reckon I might end up shark food. Lol
I love the vids man
When you do the swordfish could you show us how you clean it and cook it in longer segments
Your my inspiration
In one of your videos, take pictures of the inside of the cabin. Does it have a cushion where you can lay out? I am 6 tall, could I sleep in there?
no it wouldn't work for sleeping, I would use a sleeping bag on a roll out yoga mat or something on the deck and you'll sleep like a baby
Love the vids what size gas tank?
Great video brother!!!🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏!!!
You all need to try the FG Knot...
The time change really had you there....
Maybe you can try taking off that ball bearing swivel on the bottom and replacing it with a split ring? Not sure if it'll do anything with the action.
Are you in Tavernier?
You sound like me, I love love love fishing and I have to catch and cook some type of fish
Heiko,
I’d always be a wing man if you need one.
Nice you can do it yuh self.just be safe 🐟
Merry X-Mas
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This was posted on my birthday
Dude a catfish really?the first step is admitting you have a problem.
LoL
Seriously though you're a trooper thanks for making his videos .
Lady fish you mean
Steve at Seatow there in Key Largo is great. It's 80 bucks a year. Also, you can carry gas for way less. 5x 5 gallon tanks, as long as you are using the boat a lot it does not matter if you use the cheap stuff. Just put 25 gallons in each time you go and occasionally you have to make an extra trip but it will greatly cut your fuel Costs.
I am really glad you were still inshore when this happened. Recently had to be towed in by a guy in a Jon boat....
Take Care,
Dan
Thanks. Yea maybe i'll start to carry fuel more. I just know you're not supposed to fuel your own boat in my marina and in the bay.
what kind of business do you do?
a few different ones, but for the most part software dev and marketing.
South Florida Fishing Channel
That’s funny I’m in software development as well. I’ll email you some info on the company if you ever need some resources.
400usd of gas? what kind of gas is this and how many usd per gallon?
Man beautiful looking water
Use a Bonita strip on the back of your wahoo lure. Your bites will increase
Heads up on the ladyfish. If you want to eat it, don't bother trying to eat the fillets. Fillet it, grab a spoon, and scoop out the meat. Meat comes right off the ribs and skin. Fantastic fish for stuff like fish cakes.
What a solid day hahaha
you think that waters nice, you should see the onion soup I fish in up here in Tampa Bay
What do you do for work??
software development. Also do some marketing/advertising stuff
yeah wasn't hating just was curious cause I see you have plenty of fishing time..lol
nice video... i brought home a 2kg ladyfish home after fishing, made curry out of it , and had to throw the fish in garbage though it was tasty as it was full of bones...
What year and horsepower is your engine?
it's a 2004 200hp
Hiko get a four stroke you won't have problems and the engine does not make noise
South Florida Fishing Channel ha I have same outboard a 200 xxl on a 24 seafox great engine
3.0 hp
Anyone else just love how he drives the boat🔥🔥 need a next engine✊🏾
When the throttle doesn't go any more forward. Push it forward another inch =)
New engine brother
17:00 you are crazy jajajjaja
I would look for cool retired guy's with enough money to share expenses for these afternoon snap trips, I fish with several like that that are my favorite people in the world. Call the night before and say "be ready from 11:00am on". Local fishing forum's and open seat offers lets you sort through for folks you like fishing with.
If you are ever in Galveston, look me up.
That sucks dude. Getting skunked like that. Next time take a block of Chum and some cut bait just in case the trolling doesn't work. As a back up. Tight lines
you need to run some quickleen through that rig and getter cleaned out
amazing
I've cooked up ladyfish in the past. Best way I've found is to scoop the flesh out with a spoon.. less bones that way and then turn them into fish cakes. Otherwise just use them for bait
I will be trying that one day
There's a pretty good video that outlines how to clean them 'HOW TO CLEAN & COOK FLORIDA'S LADYFISH / SKIPJACK'
Man you should really buy a 115-150 yamaha 4stroke
On a 20+ft boat??? 😂 he went with a 250 for a reason even tho evinrude isnt the best choice putting a 115 or even a 150 on a 20+ foot boat is just stupid
Don't you have have Sea Tow or boat US? if you don't you are missing out. it only 100 a year and has unlimited towing
Can you make a spearfishing vid this week, spearfishing is good now in the winter
It's going to be a bit rough the rest of the week unfortunately. Will see if I can get out there and spear
+South Florida Fishing Channel alright thank you for responding and for making great content
just found your vids and this one had me rotflmao.
have you gotten a new engine ???? you dont want to risk yore life with a bogus engine going off shore .. especially with a old single 2 stroke . you can get great used engines from re powers sometimes really cheap the ocean is a desert that can flat kill you . you need a kill switch too .. not preaching . i have done a ton of single fishing just like you...you are doing a great job. and living the life ..love the videos
I've got a short video of a striper guide biting a chunk out of a fresh water skipjack Herring. He hacks it back up hilarious.
Put a smaller front J hook
put 24 oz on bonita lure make it go deeper
you are so funny im moving to florida I will hook you up we will go fishing
Please have same one in the baot with you it’s dangerous
I don’t know about the term sexy fishing ,I would rather leave the word sexy strictly for a woman ,hands down !
try tweeking the gap on the hook a little
Hey buddy, I live in Florida City and fish all the time. We should go fishing together. I also have a boat and trailer to Tavernier. I usually fish the reef solo and would definitely be down to take you out fishing as well. Hit me up if you're interested. I want to target tuna in the coming weeks
shoot me an email: heiko@southfloridafishingchannel.com It's supposed to be a bit wavy next week, but might have a day or 2 where reef fishing is a possibility.
I have a w/a 26 proline
starting fluid first thing still no start electrical
After a trip out and you’re not going out for a few days Unhook your fuel line and leave your engine running to burn all the fuel out of the carbs the oil in the fuel makes the float pin get stuck closed and the engine starved for fuel
Take the front hook off bonita lure.
You need to join BoatUS.
I've caught plenty of schoolie dolphin that shallow, green and blue chugger, legit, i kid you not, about 15-30 feet back
I believe it. I saw schoolies on the reef spearfishing down off key west once when the gulf stream was real close.
This year i was yellowtailing had one block out and had about 50 come up to the boat, everything on video. they ate everything, we threw gummies, bare hooks, absolutely everything