Battling One Of The Hardest Fighting Fish In The Gulf of Mexico!

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  • Lock the Drag down and Hold On! Greater Amberjack are some of the most aggressive and hardest fighting fish in the Gulf of Mexico.These fish can sometimes be a challenge to get up without them breaking you off in structure, but in this video I share how I overcome that from happening.. When I'm targeting bigger Jacks I like to use the biggest liveliest baits I can find and drop them around high relief structures 100ft or deeper such as Oil Rigs, Large artificial reefs, or even Wrecks. If bait is hard to catch or not available High speed jigs or slow pitch jigs will get the job done as well!
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  • @TheFritz423
    @TheFritz423 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    There are a lot of folks who will never understand the deep internal drive to succeed at fishing.

    • @Dink_master_fishing
      @Dink_master_fishing ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I know it takes a ton of work most people couldn’t do it

    • @JWnFlorida
      @JWnFlorida ปีที่แล้ว +2

      For people who don't understand quads and trolling with lp's

    • @jimmyfumbanks6081
      @jimmyfumbanks6081 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Most have the outboard engine. I think the bigger boats have internal drives or jet drives on them .

  • @charleshatcliff5588
    @charleshatcliff5588 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Worth the wait man. Now that's fellowship! Rock-'n'-roll country style man!.God Bless the fun.

  • @kellettthomas9176
    @kellettthomas9176 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The banter was the best part of the video! Well done fellas!

  • @johnstamos5579
    @johnstamos5579 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Welcome back, good to see you again

  • @FishBumpTV
    @FishBumpTV ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome vid Capt! Fun watching you guys put in the Work! AJs are no Joke.

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Capt, you need to take your beast of a rig out there and get on some

  • @tylerlee5349
    @tylerlee5349 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad to see a new video from you. I’m sure you know those big aj’s will slurp down a small to medium size bonito, which can sometimes be easier to catch than some of those other bait fish.

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Oh yea for sure. Bait of any kind was just hard to come by that morning for some reason.

  • @BuoyBomber1
    @BuoyBomber1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It’s my goal to make awesome videos like this! Great work Capt, and congrats on your epic battle. I agree Amberjack and great eating and it’s nice it don’t take many to fill the freezer. Keep filming brother and tight lines!! O yeah! I have a lot better success with the sabiki rigs when I tip them with a tiny piece of squid. I didn’t see in the video if you were doing that or not. Later!

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can do it, And thanks!

  • @micah5740
    @micah5740 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG in heaven!!!! I want to catch one even more now!!! GREAT video as always, love it!!!

  • @eeassa
    @eeassa 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's a GREAT day fishing!!!!

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes it was!

  • @scottgibson21
    @scottgibson21 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video those AJ,s get the blood pumping

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว

      No doubt about that. I love it

  • @jeffburger2782
    @jeffburger2782 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh Man that was cool!!!!

  • @PompanoBrock
    @PompanoBrock 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love it man!! Pretty work

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Appreciate it!

  • @whitelightningjj631
    @whitelightningjj631 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent tight lines!👊🏼 hopefully make it down there some day!

  • @peekachu5441
    @peekachu5441 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best ending ever I love the rush of a shark chasing the bait around the boat

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’ll get the blood pumping that’s for sure! Lol

    • @peekachu5441
      @peekachu5441 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CaptCollierdefinitely! best one for me was a 10ft white shark that blind sided a seal that was stealing my salmon I wish we had gopros back then I about shat myself, we all screamed like little girls lol

  • @jameschism7814
    @jameschism7814 ปีที่แล้ว

    crazy how strong those fish are. Good job guys!

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว

      They are beasts for sure. Thanks!

  • @cliffordtillman
    @cliffordtillman ปีที่แล้ว

    Trips like that where you’re with your buddies just laughing and catching….. the most fun

  • @nathanankersen4695
    @nathanankersen4695 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well well well look who's back

  • @chefmadewoodwork
    @chefmadewoodwork ปีที่แล้ว

    That was just a downright fun video!
    I thought I was fired up till that footage at the end hit when y’all were just messing around and teasin bulls 😂

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad ya enjoyed it! Yea those sharks going crazy will get the blood pumping for sure haha

  • @fishman6892
    @fishman6892 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dang Capt…. That was
    Awwwsome!!!

  • @miket2812
    @miket2812 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mannn They don't call them Reef Donkey's for no reason .. They officially stop being fun after the 3rd one you hook...🤣🤣 Anything after that you asked for trouble...

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha yea no kidding. It’s not too bad when it ain’t 100 degrees outside , that heat is killer!

  • @GulfCoastAngling
    @GulfCoastAngling ปีที่แล้ว

    We got owned at the Swingle on our Avett's. Managed to snag a smaller one high in the water column on the jig though. Wish we had the same success as y'all!

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว

      Dang that sucks. You win some you lose some I guess. Try dropping one bait at a time down and pull off the wreck when you get hooked up. That’s the only way I do it now if I’m specifically targeting jacks. Them big ones seem to wreck you no matter how much drag you got in them. You’ll get em next time

  • @DanielC__
    @DanielC__ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video!

  • @Matt_Aston
    @Matt_Aston ปีที่แล้ว

    He back! 👏

  • @robertfezekas6632
    @robertfezekas6632 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!
    Those Ajs can be alot of fun

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว

      They definitely are, and very tiring lol

  • @davidjennings2733
    @davidjennings2733 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent... Great job guys and very refreshing as not a single curse word. Given that, I have subscribed and will return for more fishing fun. Thank you...

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I keep my content family friendly. Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @williamcoats78
    @williamcoats78 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video my man!!! Nonstop action!!

  • @PartisanOgrae
    @PartisanOgrae ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome fish!

  • @johnkowley9314
    @johnkowley9314 ปีที่แล้ว

    great job !!!!!

  • @1mrflo
    @1mrflo ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been so curious about chubs as bait. I appreciate you showing some chub as bait. I bet they can catch some surprise monsters. 😉

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep! Sharks and barracuda’s seemed to like them more unfortunately

  • @kennethjarrell2362
    @kennethjarrell2362 ปีที่แล้ว

    Too much fun. Great video guys.

  • @samrivers1815
    @samrivers1815 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it y'all 👍❤️

  • @davidpercival9239
    @davidpercival9239 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Capt, your ausom ,I'm on the Ashley River, My Home, on My Pearson, Sailboat, Charleston SC, Fishing and Bait multitubes,, Keep ReelenCapt, Thanks

  • @LanceMcCormick
    @LanceMcCormick ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done on video and slaying the sea donkey back breakers!
    Post video of you eating that linguine worms! Ha
    Yellow tail is their cuz on west coast, no worms.
    You were the man pulling in two!

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I caught a couple smaller jacks that day that I didn’t even put in the video, so yea I was whooped lol. And nah , I just try not too look at the worms when I’m cutting them up to fry haha

  • @thecedarridgechronicles
    @thecedarridgechronicles ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome

  • @wrightackle1
    @wrightackle1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dang Captain, what are you going to do if you catch a big one? That was a fun video to watch! You guys were having a blast .

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว

      Guess I’m just gonna get my butt whooped even more, but ima still get him up lol thanks

  • @YakinwithJack
    @YakinwithJack ปีที่แล้ว

    Let’s goooooo y’all killed it

  • @christaylor1435
    @christaylor1435 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those are some BIG fish!

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh yeah! Only took 3 fish to stuff the boat fish box

  • @madisontarver3672
    @madisontarver3672 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video as always!!

  • @Matthew-wn8oq
    @Matthew-wn8oq หลายเดือนก่อน

    No way in hell im pulling in one of those monsters with the Australian reel handle 😂

  • @j.mimoso4767
    @j.mimoso4767 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Branden, I'll take some of that please 😂. Great trip

  • @Jcraig0828
    @Jcraig0828 ปีที่แล้ว

    Headed to orange beach on Thursday, heard any reports on where the yellowfin may be at? Want to try and catch some on poppers

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว

      I don’t fish enough that far offshore to know. Generally first light at the floater rigs 90-120miles is your best bet for that. The Yellowfin bite is better in the spring

  • @lesliettttt
    @lesliettttt ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Capt.Collier ,, I just subbed you and I actually LIVE in Bermuda. I can truly say they are pretty and very tasty to eat. try some pan fried sometime.

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว

      Really!? They get a bad rep around here. Guess I need to try one some day. Thanks!

  • @shanestewart410
    @shanestewart410 ปีที่แล้ว

    Heck yeah, 🫏's

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Them donkeys are fun!

  • @NRALifer1
    @NRALifer1 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've caught all the big AJ:s I ever want to catch. 40-50 lb is a Beast, 90-110 lbs.. F that! Too old and smart for that now. but it's fun to watch you younger guys get abused by Reef Donkey's! Good job guys!

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha I hear that! I haven’t had a chance to hook one in the 50#+ class yet but I actually do want too…atleast one time. Thanks for watching!

  • @tlsmoke23
    @tlsmoke23 ปีที่แล้ว

    you guys are awesome

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว

      We try ! Preciate ya watching

  • @wolfsvision940
    @wolfsvision940 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reef donkey season has begun!!

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes! Hopefully can make atleast one or two more trips out there after them since they’re only open for this month

  • @macmcguffie1003
    @macmcguffie1003 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    U almost got ling dinged 🤪
    🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 ROLL DAMN TIDE ROLLLLLLL 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @chrishelton6928
    @chrishelton6928 ปีที่แล้ว

    Captain Brandon I'm trying to find your vid that at the end you were washing you boat and trying to find out what brand you where using to flush and clean

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว

      Salt away. It was a couple videos back where I was catching flounder on the fishbites brawler

    • @chrishelton6928
      @chrishelton6928 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CaptCollier thanks

  • @jimmyfumbanks6081
    @jimmyfumbanks6081 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definatly would have liked to see the fillets off those . And whats the best way to cook them.

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ll do a CCC next trip I go for them. Blackened is my favorite

  • @schlaznger8049
    @schlaznger8049 ปีที่แล้ว

    Trim the tail fin on your bait. Game on.

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don’t think that’s necessary for jacks. I want my bait going crazy down there

    • @schlaznger8049
      @schlaznger8049 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CaptCollier I just meant it works for me. A very light trim on the tailfin causes them to swim ever so slightly different and stand out from the rest of the fish. They still kick and swim but it's just a little awkward and game fish notice.

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@schlaznger8049 thanks for the tip. I’ll try it next time

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@schlaznger8049 I’ve done it before when the bait I’m using doesn’t want to go down and I don’t feel like swapping to a heavier weight lol

    • @schlaznger8049
      @schlaznger8049 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok, I hear you. Just a bit of info

  • @captaj2845
    @captaj2845 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man I’m at work in Louisiana just talking about this … how sore was your arm the next day 🤣

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha my arm wasn’t bad, but my back had alittle ache in it 😅

  • @jeffreyholmes5283
    @jeffreyholmes5283 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love me some "Donkey"

  • @ShawnStinson-r1u
    @ShawnStinson-r1u ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Capt. - Its been a while since your last video!!!!

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว

      It has, Im back!

    • @DanielC__
      @DanielC__ ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CaptCollierKeep ‘em coming mate, you put out great vids!

  • @davewylie654
    @davewylie654 ปีที่แล้ว

    Far as im concerned they are top 3 pound for pound we catch. I dont know how many times a customer had said "can we catch a big fish"?? Well certainly and right to one of our 300ft wrecks we go and in the Keys the average is size large. The customer quickly realizes maybe they werent ready for a "big fish" 🤣🤣🤣 we call them Googan Killers in the Keys

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep! Lol everyone says they want to catch one until they catch one 😅 I’ll always enjoy watching the show them eventually finish reeling them up after they can’t take it anymore

  • @marvinstubbs
    @marvinstubbs ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking for a good 2 speed left hand for snapper and grouper

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว

      Not sure if Avet makes a left hand version of their reels but the LX G2’s or HXW series are powerhouse reels with a lot of drag.

  • @royleeborn6445
    @royleeborn6445 ปีที่แล้ว

    😎

  • @rickboycruz3782
    @rickboycruz3782 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hoje tem diversão

  • @curtispearson3299
    @curtispearson3299 ปีที่แล้ว

    i was told they are no good to eat ,can someone catch and cook

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว

      I like them. I’ll do a CCC Next trip I go after them

  • @jimmytran929
    @jimmytran929 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a fun trip thanks for killing your back and arms for the limit of AJ’s.

  • @pathua7692
    @pathua7692 ปีที่แล้ว

    A trout out of ~230ft ?!?!?

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes. Blew my mind

    • @pathua7692
      @pathua7692 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CaptCollier hahahaha well I just hope the good lord would never allow us to catch a catfish when doing slow pitch beyond 400ft

  • @jamesbosarge6837
    @jamesbosarge6837 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How did tanner break a bait net🤣 jk

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He's good at breaking all types of nets

  • @cfuzzkennedy
    @cfuzzkennedy ปีที่แล้ว

    Personaly, I don’t these fish are with the effort.

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว

      I like the fight they give. I’m sure when I get older I won’t care too much for them lol but I do like them blackened myself.

  • @CaptainWizz-db2pw
    @CaptainWizz-db2pw ปีที่แล้ว

    Ole Rubber Lips. Full of worms and waste of good bait

  • @mritolduso7355
    @mritolduso7355 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome, awesome, awesome!!! I’m going after those donkeys this weekend, weather allowing.

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good luck and stay hydrated!

  • @outdoorstuff2679
    @outdoorstuff2679 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great video! Awesome to see ya'll having so much fun. Keep the content coming

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, that’s what it’s all about

  • @markfriedrich6584
    @markfriedrich6584 หลายเดือนก่อน

    BBQ AMBERJACK ON THE GRILL.

  • @fish7days
    @fish7days ปีที่แล้ว

    Did the Chubs crap all over the boat?

  • @greatlakesfishingguy3227
    @greatlakesfishingguy3227 ปีที่แล้ว

    #LetsGoBrandon

  • @vincentrussell7246
    @vincentrussell7246 ปีที่แล้ว

    U usually do catch clean and cook's last couple videos u just catching them and having fun and that's what it's about but I like it when you bring them home clean them up and cook some good recipes

  • @VincentCONNOLLY-k3x
    @VincentCONNOLLY-k3x ปีที่แล้ว

    👍🎣⛵💯

  • @dongaetano3687
    @dongaetano3687 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice one guys, frst I've seen you. I'll be back.

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I appreciate it

  • @capt.lynnsinshoreadventure6423
    @capt.lynnsinshoreadventure6423 ปีที่แล้ว

    jIMMY GONNA EAT THAT HARDTAIL

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha he said he don’t like them 😅

  • @kencross25
    @kencross25 ปีที่แล้ว

    Entertaining video. I live in Moble and will defenrtly book a tripre trip with you.

  • @briancumberland6784
    @briancumberland6784 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reef donkeys! 💪🏼🔥

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yessir. They know how to put a hurting on me 😅

  • @bransenlee701
    @bransenlee701 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jimmy Tran the man!!

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว

      I don’t think he was upset that he didn’t catch one that day 😅

  • @christopherblevins1968
    @christopherblevins1968 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've said it before, and here it comes again! I LOVE your videos! I laugh more at these than any other fishing videos, maybe ANY other videos. I definitely 'preciate you!

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s good to hear. Lol I’m here to entertain and teach what I know so I’m glad you’re getting something beneficial out of them!

  • @BDCALLAIS
    @BDCALLAIS ปีที่แล้ว

    White trout is a fantastic fish to use as live bait offshore! King Mackerel love them!

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep! And big snapper too!

  • @colereach8858
    @colereach8858 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice AJs capt did was y’all fishing foul river the other day

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! And yes, I’ve made several trips out of fowl last week

  • @chrisg8172
    @chrisg8172 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man what a video! One of my favorites you have put out. I have never caught an aj, I can only imagine. That part with the shark had my heart pumping. So awesome!

    • @Misfit1026
      @Misfit1026 ปีที่แล้ว

      Get a boat rod, 6/0 penn, tie on a grappling hook and drop it off an overpass and hook a tractor trailer. That’s AJ fishing. Reef Donkeys fight all the way to the boat

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว

      They are absolute beasts! Like @misfit1026 said, the fight the whole way up. So much fun though

  • @ianmankersen
    @ianmankersen ปีที่แล้ว

    The end was so sick! What a trip

    • @CaptCollier
      @CaptCollier  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed it. Them sharks know how to put on a show