@@ryanbennett4956 Shell Key has a kayak launch right off of Pinellas Bayway. It’s on the right just before the toll/bridge into Fort DeSoto. There’s usually tons of people there so you can’t miss it.
@ryanbennett49566 күн бұрын
@ is it far pedal
@saltwatersessions5 күн бұрын
@ It’s not too bad. Maybe a qtr mile or so from the launch.
@andrewcrawley800513 күн бұрын
What were you using for bait? We’re headed down in April! Would love to catch some if these.
@saltwatersessions13 күн бұрын
We mostly used live shrimp for bait, but you can also use fresh cut baitfish or ballyhoo. I’d steer clear from frozen shrimp or frozen squid if you can help it.
@andrewcrawley80059 күн бұрын
@ awesome man I appreciate it.
@nicknadeau553813 күн бұрын
What’s a good launch Area over there?
@thebigbravo352919 күн бұрын
Great Video! What was you rod & reel setup for this trip?
@saltwatersessions19 күн бұрын
@@thebigbravo3529 I appreciate you watching! The setup i’m using is a 3000 Penn Battle III DX and 7’0 Medium action Tsunami Carbon Shield II. Probably the best value setup I own.
@thebigbravo352917 күн бұрын
@@saltwatersessions Thank for the info. Cheers to great fishing!
@fishingwithhonor252021 күн бұрын
Good stuff, Chris and Happy 2025. Stay healthy and keep on Fishing, brother! 🍾🥂🎣🐟💯 🤙🏾 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnWzgJZvrp2GebM
@JoshuaTawil-y7j24 күн бұрын
You’re so lucky you got to get a taste of every fish in the keys
@saltwatersessions21 күн бұрын
@@JoshuaTawil-y7j Definitely! Insane variety of fish down there. Thanks for watching!
@eddyscalez26 күн бұрын
I still gotta try them smoked, never had it but heard it was 🔥🔥. Keep grinding bro you'll hit 1K in no time! 🙏🏾
@nicknadeau5538Ай бұрын
What a good launch area? Been looking for a better place to launch my old town in that area
@saltwatersessionsАй бұрын
Merry Christmas Brutha! 🎄 Pinellas Bayway Kayak & SUP Launch, Fort DeSoto is just across the bridge as well.
@nicknadeau5538Ай бұрын
@@saltwatersessionsappreciate it and Merry Christmas to you as well 🎄👌
@Red_Dog_ReelinАй бұрын
That's funny, I've been smoking my sheepshead lately too lol! I'd love to see how you butterfly and smoke the mullet though. I tried filleting them and smoking it up once but it came out rough 🤣 Great video bud, I hope you have a Merry Christmas!
@saltwatersessionsАй бұрын
@@Red_Dog_Reelin Nice, man! I’ll have to try smoking up some sheepshead one these days. I got some footage of the cleaning, brining, smoking process that I may throw into a short. I appreciate you bro, hope you enjoy your Christmas as well!
@seanquinn4787Ай бұрын
Fun day!!!!
@saltwatersessionsАй бұрын
@@seanquinn4787 Appleton Rum next time 🤫
@saltwatersessionsАй бұрын
🎅🏼 Thank you all for watching! I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year! ⭐️
@fishingwithhonor2520Ай бұрын
Congratulations to Shawn, that beautiful Red and good job as well, Chris. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas. Keep on Fishing and best wishes, from Mario! 🎣🐟💯 🤙🏾
@saltwatersessionsАй бұрын
Thank you very much, Mario! 🙏 I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas full of brand new fishing gear from Santa 🎅🏼
@seanquinn4787Ай бұрын
Hey thanks bro!!
@urbanbackyardcontainergardeninАй бұрын
Nice video 🤙🏾
@saltwatersessionsАй бұрын
I really appreciate it. Happy Holidays to you! 🎄
@nicknadeau5538Ай бұрын
What Newport is that and what battery do you use? Will it last all day
@eddyscalezАй бұрын
Hell yea that looked like a great day!! Everyone catching 🔥🔥🔥
@saltwatersessionsАй бұрын
@@eddyscalez It was a great time man, everyone got in on the action. I appreciate you watching bro! 🙏
@Red_Dog_ReelinАй бұрын
Love seeing all those reds out there! Great video man, looked like a nice day on the water.
@saltwatersessionsАй бұрын
@@Red_Dog_Reelin Big thanks brotha! For sure a healthy dose of juvi reds out there. The future is looking bright for the fishery no doubt.
@CHARRIS-pd7grАй бұрын
Thanks, keep the vids coming
@saltwatersessionsАй бұрын
@@CHARRIS-pd7gr Most def! Thank you for watching 🙏
Well done, Chris and nice keeper Red. Happy Holidays and be safe, brother! 🎣🐟💯
@saltwatersessionsАй бұрын
@@fishingwithhonor2520 Thank you Mario! Funny how a single keeper redfish can save the day😅. Happy Holidays to you and your fam too!
@nicknadeau5538Ай бұрын
What’s a good kayak launch area for that area? Thinking about going to that area Friday.
@saltwatersessionsАй бұрын
@@nicknadeau5538 The Shell Key launch area is just before you get into Fort Desoto. There’s several spots on both sides of the street.
@nicknadeau5538Ай бұрын
@ appreciate it! The red tide bad in that area?
@saltwatersessionsАй бұрын
@ No dead fish or weird smells as of a couple of weeks ago.
@seanquinn4787Ай бұрын
Here we go!!!!
@saltwatersessionsАй бұрын
@@seanquinn4787 Ol’ sheepshead slayer! How’d that 18 inch sheepy do at dinner?
@NathannaelFrias-i9cАй бұрын
Sean the sheep whisperer!
@eddyscalezАй бұрын
Congrats to Nate on his PB! Y'all was on em 🔥🔥🔥
@saltwatersessionsАй бұрын
@@eddyscalez Thank you bro! 👊 It was a blast out there.
@Adamelofir.2 ай бұрын
That’s to sick
@saltwatersessions2 ай бұрын
Yeah man, this manatee was of the extra friendly variety 😄
@FloridaEastCoastFishing2 ай бұрын
Great day you all had there. Fantastic job on the footage. Enjoyed it!!!
@saltwatersessions2 ай бұрын
@@FloridaEastCoastFishing Glad you enjoyed the vid. It was definitely a blast out there. I appreciate you watching!
@Adamelofir.2 ай бұрын
Well done!
@saltwatersessions2 ай бұрын
@@Adamelofir. Thank you brother! 👊
@jordzns2 ай бұрын
What camera do u use
@saltwatersessions2 ай бұрын
@@jordzns The camera I use is a GoPro Hero 12
@WatchEmFlopАй бұрын
@@saltwatersessions What FPS do you run it at? Super clean looking!
@saltwatersessionsАй бұрын
@@WatchEmFlop Thanks a lot man! I typically run it 4K @ 60fps.
@trapgsbw2 ай бұрын
Hopin this cold front brings the sheeps out lol tight lines bro
@saltwatersessions2 ай бұрын
@@trapgsbwFor real man! I think this front will be the one 🤞Gonna get after em’ this weekend.
@nicknadeau55382 ай бұрын
Nice reds! What’s a good area to launch over there? I normally go to Dunedin/honeymoon.
@saltwatersessions2 ай бұрын
@@nicknadeau5538 Big thanks! Fort DeSoto is normally my go to but they’ve been closed since Milton. Shell Key area launch is just before you get into DeSoto. There’s several holes in the mangroves that you can put in at.
@nicknadeau55382 ай бұрын
@ might have to try it out!
@saltwatersessions2 ай бұрын
@@nicknadeau5538 It’s worth the trip. So many areas to explore and not a ton of boat traffic.
@nicknadeau55382 ай бұрын
@@saltwatersessions yeah I just might! No red tide?
@saltwatersessions2 ай бұрын
@nicknadeau5538 myfwc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=87162eec3eb846218cec711d16462a72 I wasn’t out there this past weekend, but the FWC map shows some low levels close by.
@nicknadeau55382 ай бұрын
What trolling motor mount do yall use? I’ve been thinking about getting one for my old town PDL 106
@saltwatersessions2 ай бұрын
@@nicknadeau5538 I’m using the Railblaza trolling motor mount, has held up well but has always had a sketchy wobble to it. My buddies both use the Brocraft mount and have been happy with that one, super solid mount.
@yft45842 ай бұрын
Nice video! I'm heading out next week after sheepshead!
@saltwatersessions2 ай бұрын
@@yft4584 Hell yeah brother! I hope you crush the sheepies out there. Gonna get out there and do the same this weekend 💪 I appreciate you watching!
@fishingwithhonor25202 ай бұрын
Beautiful 26'' Red, Chris and thank you for sharing as always. Stay blessed and keep on Fishing! 🎣🐟
@saltwatersessions2 ай бұрын
@@fishingwithhonor2520 Thank you Mario! Hoping to put the hurtin on some sheeps this weekend. Wishing you guys some slayfest vibes this weekend as well! 🎣
@fishingwithhonor25202 ай бұрын
Well done, Chris and Nate and you guys were killin' them. Beautiful 18 inch trout... You made me laugh, talking about Ramen Noodles, LOL. Keep on Fishing, brother! 🎣🐟🤙🏾
@saltwatersessions2 ай бұрын
Ha! Nate definitely showed me up that day. Big thanks Mario, I appreciate you watching! 🙏
@fishingwithhonor25202 ай бұрын
Wow, Chris... that was a nice keeper Red, brother. We try to fish for Redfish but, we were only catch 19 inch undersize. So, I swithch to Channel Catfish. Stay well and keep on Fishing! 🎣🐟💯kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3fVdqudr8Sfes0
@saltwatersessions2 ай бұрын
Thank you Mario! That redfish made for a great dinner guest for sure. Yeah man, those reds can be finnicky at times, 19” would be considered a keeper here in FL. You guys will be back to slaying em in no time! 🎣
@Dunnoutdoors2 ай бұрын
Very solid video! What do you shoot your B-Roll with & what width are you shooting with while fishing? Looks good, just trying to better my channel also. Keep up the good vids.
@saltwatersessions2 ай бұрын
@@Dunnoutdoors I truly appreciate it man! The B-roll I shoot with an iPhone 15 max plus in cinematic mode. While fishing i’m using the Hero 12 Black w/ neck mount in Superview. Gonna have to checkout your channel.
@lfgfishing2 ай бұрын
snook is on my list of fish to catch in 2025 GOOD VIDEO BRO !!!
@saltwatersessions2 ай бұрын
@@lfgfishing Hell yeah man, legit goal! They’re one of the sportiest fish out there. So much fun to have on the line 🎣 Thanks for watching my dude! 🙏
@lfgfishing2 ай бұрын
@@saltwatersessionsno problem bro had to watch again at work I see them reds hitting the shrimp 🦐 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾
@lfgfishing2 ай бұрын
Who edit your vids
@saltwatersessions2 ай бұрын
@@lfgfishingHa! Preciate you coming back bro. I like going out there with the shrimp since so many different species eat it 🦐
@saltwatersessions2 ай бұрын
@@lfgfishingI do all my own edits bro
@FL_ish2 ай бұрын
Nice sesh dude and the footage is looking super sharp
@saltwatersessions2 ай бұрын
Yo FLish! I really appreciate the kind words man! Every video has been a learning process. I hope you’ve been doing well brotha!
@eddyscalez2 ай бұрын
That was a nice trout! Well done bro keep em coming 🔥🔥🔥
@saltwatersessions2 ай бұрын
@@eddyscalez Preciate you Eddy! 🫡 Gonna be in search of em’ tomorrow 👀 Good luck if you headin out brother! 🎣
@GTFOutside2 ай бұрын
Man I got started inshore fishing that area. Good to see it's still fishy. Water quality looks meh like most places in the bay now. Good vid brotha, subbed to ya!
@saltwatersessions2 ай бұрын
Yeah man, the water isn’t nearly as clear as it typically is out there but the bite has been really decent… Funny enough, I came across your channel last year after catching my PB sheepie out there. Been subbed and liking your channel ever since then. I really appreciate your support man!
@FloridaEastCoastFishing2 ай бұрын
Awesome video! Looked like a great day on the water in the yak. Nothing beats it.
@saltwatersessions2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching man! It was a perfect day with calm winds and clear water. I can’t get enough of it.
@DJDom2 ай бұрын
what’s that song you got playing around 8:15-8:25? it’s fire. good fishing btw! let’s fish sometime ? i’m in englewood.
@saltwatersessions2 ай бұрын
Not too sure tbh, it’s a stock track from Adobe Premiere. I’ll have to look it up next time i’m on the PC. I’m in brother! Been wanting to check out some spots South of here.
@fishingwithhonor25202 ай бұрын
Well done, brother Chris @saltwatersessions and outstanding catch. I love your video...Tight Lines and keep on fishing!🎣🐟
@saltwatersessions2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoy the videos Mario! It’s an absolute pleasure making them. Huge thanks for all of your support! 🫡
@fishingwithhonor25202 ай бұрын
Well done, Chris. Moday, we did a doule trip... The Reds were on fire! 🎣🐟
@saltwatersessions2 ай бұрын
Man, you guys are crushing it out there. I need to try and fish on your side of the gulf one of these days 🎣
@Got-em_Gulley_Fishin3 ай бұрын
Nicely done! I’ve been wanting to get out there BAD! But those winds are no joke with no trolling motor. I’ve made the mistake in the past of going to far with strong wind and struggling to get back 😂
@saltwatersessions3 ай бұрын
Big thanks man! I know that struggle… paddling against the wind and current is a serious task. I’ve become so spoiled now with the motor that paddling 50 feet seems inconvenient lol
@Red_Dog_Reelin3 ай бұрын
Nice slam! Love hearing the drag scream on a good snook! Lots of reds too, great video bud!
@saltwatersessions3 ай бұрын
Big thanks! His runs had me thinking he was closer to slot than he was 😅 Hoping to find some bigger ones this weekend 🤞
@Red_Dog_Reelin3 ай бұрын
Ah you snuck in a trip before the ole Milton came plowing through! Looked like a great day of fishing, lots of reds and some clear water to boot! Great video bud!
@saltwatersessions3 ай бұрын
I was dying to get out there to see how Helene stirred up the waters, only to find out that another hurricane was on the way to stir it up again 😅. Thank you bro! Hopefully no more big storms for the season.
@eddyscalez3 ай бұрын
Bro i died laughing when you said thumb him lol I'll grow up one of these days 😅. Great video! Congrats Nate 💪🏾💪🏾
@saltwatersessions3 ай бұрын
@@eddyscalez I appreciate you man! 🙏 Snook suddenly became Nate’s favorite fish once he found out you can “thumb em’”. He trying to catch all of the snook now 🤣 Glad you could get a kick out of it bro 😁
@lfgfishing3 ай бұрын
6:07 I wanna catch on
@saltwatersessions3 ай бұрын
Snook are a blast bro. Fantastic eating too!
@Got-em_Gulley_Fishin3 ай бұрын
Another good day! Stay safe out there!
@saltwatersessions3 ай бұрын
I appreciate it man!🫡 Hope you faired well through Milton.
@Got-em_Gulley_Fishin3 ай бұрын
Nicely done!! I love putting my friends and family on some fish. It seems as soon as I start posting pictures of my fish, everyone wants me to take them fishing. Lol
@saltwatersessions3 ай бұрын
@@Got-em_Gulley_Fishin Big thanks bro 🙏 That’s what it’s all about man. Connecting with people and hanging out on the water. Putting them on some fish makes it even better 🎣