4 Hours of RAW and UNCUT Kayak Fishing Florida Canals for GIANT Bluegill and Peacock Bass | Lake Ida

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[@kennethhall5254]

I usually don't comment much but I feel you should know - at least one of your regulars had a great vicarious Florida vacation thanks to you. I think I watched every minute except the guided trip. Just didn't get around to it. I loved sharing your patience during the dead periods which made those shark runs all the more special. I've watched most of your stuff for years - this was the best for me. Don't change a thing except maybe make two trips a year! P.S. I love bluegill fishing also.....

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Kenneth!

[@BeardedMattOutdoors]

Love the point you were bringing out your old man "get off my lawn" to those wakeboarders. I understand that feeling. Just made me think about you sitting on your front porch in your rocking chair. So glad you enjoyed your Florida trip.... Thank you for taking us along with you.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Matt!

[@pigsandapples]

Thanks for a great series of videos man. So much of interest, so much genuine, infectious enthusiasm from you through every minute. Really enjoyed it.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching. Glad you enjoyed them.

[@fishin-afamilytradition524]

I always enjoy going fishing with you while I'm driving. I'm working this week, and it's nice to have a video to start the week off. Great video! Have a blessed Christmas!

[@KayakCatfish]

Sorry to hear you are having to work on the road this week. Hope you are still able to have a good Christmas

[@roberthowe5315]

I finally found the time to finish all these Florida video's not many exotic species or sharks as last trip but I enjoyed it justin thanks you stay safe out there

[@leerose9933]

Thank you so much for taking me on vacation!!!! See you in cold Tennessee.

[@tinawhite9766]

The shark videos were very fun. Dont think they were anything but. Yes you fought them a long time and that is what was fun. The anticipation of looking at it. Thankyou for showing it.

[@wisdomdaddy515]

Well I say catching some of your favorite little beauties to end it all off is going out with a bang Justin. I've really enjoyed the different content. I'm also looking forward to your upcoming videos. Can't wait to watch you continue to catch some gorgeous river monsters. Glad you had a wonderful time with the lady and thank god for safe travels. See ya soon buddy.❤

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching

[@gsxroyce256]

1:10:50 the blue gill and all fish there have a longer summer weather pattern to grow. They eat and move in a summer pattern longer in the year than around our area here in Tenn-Al

[@areiynnechannels8042]

first edit: i love your videos man!! been subbed for about 5-7 years now!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks for being number 1!

[@jghillstudio1857]

Really enjoy the Florida fishing videos….Have a great holiday from NC..👍

[@TurboYodaFishing]

Merry Christmas Justin! Thank you for your visit and content! Glad you enjoyed your time in Florida! ❤️

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you! Merry Christmas

[@TurboYodaFishing]

@ thank you Justin! Much love from your Florida #1 fan

[@kensprague1608]

Thanks Justin for all your content. Merry Christmas!!!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Ken! Merry Christmas

[@jimsmith-i3r]

Yes here we go great fishing

[@larryw-sb5tr]

Personal page question but how has this video done over the holiday week. On my end it has been a stretch for me to watch over to break it up over the holiday weekend with all the family visiting. I was able to get my dad to watch an edited ultra light "crappie" episode. He was looking up crappie kayak fishing so I suggested ultra light kayak crappie knowing your video would pop up. With a little guidance we got there lol

[@KayakCatfish]

This was my worst performing video of the Florida trip

[@larryw-sb5tr]

@KayakCatfish do you think it's from the holiday week or the bite or a little of both

[@KayakCatfish]

No way of knowing. The only thing I can do is post the videos. I don’t have any control over whether or not people watch them.

[@chasl2216]

The boat out in the middle probably ran out of gas 😂😅

[@troutmagnetman]

Beautiful bluegill! Merry Christmas!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Randy! Merry Christmas

[@mikemead4690]

Let’s go!!! 💪💪💪currently at cabelas in acworth ga will watch later

[@fishingvids5905]

love the vids

[@SidneyDyer-g7r]

Great video hope u have a great holiday

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Sidney!

[@fishinkeylargo]

You should try to fish Lake Ida and the Everglades in the summer. Yes it’s hot and humid, however the exotics bite much better. Time seems to go faster as you get older because you have more to compare it to. When your 5 a year is a 5th of your life, that’s a long time. When you’re 50 it’s a 50th of your life. That’s nothing. So as you get older time seems to go faster. Glad you found your camera mount. I use a Shimano Baitrunner reel and spinning rod for shark fishing, I’m not home or I would let you know the size. It works great for sharks.

[@KayakCatfish]

Hopefully I can make it down there in the summer

[@be643]

How has these Florida videos done? I for one have enjoyed them and look forward to your next trip down.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! They have done surprisingly well

[@dbc1746]

You need to skip that gulp up under those docks. It’s like sling shotting it under the docks. In Texas everyone does it. Works great once you get the hang of it.

[@reonduplessis8020]

You should get a sea Anker to create more resistant when you get a big shark

[@timbryant2663]

Loving the Florida videos. Question, you have pre iiusly mentioned buck perry having good advice making you a better angler, were you watching videos or reading a book by him?

[@KayakCatfish]

I read his book and every article I could find about him. The only videos of him are a couple interviews when he was really old. Don Dickson has a KZbin channel dedicated to Buck’s teachings though.

[@biggmike2703]

Do they have those exotic catfish in that lake. Those red tails can get huge. I’ve seen others catch them down there and was just curious. Great video once again. And I’m ready for spring to sprang. 😅

[@KayakCatfish]

I’m not sure. I haven’t seen or caught any there but they might be in there.

[@jasondeansmith79]

If you go with a spinning rod go with a bait feeder reel. I promise it will be much easier than tightening your drag.

[@douglasmedlin7159]

Have you caught any off the big knife fish in lake Ida. I heard they get 24 to 36 inches down there.

[@KayakCatfish]

I have caught two clown knife fish in years past but none this year

[@gsxroyce256]

I was crappie fishing last year at McFarland park peer and was busting off some nice crappie on 1/32 and Bobby garland, and all the sudden the fight was on, 4lb line. I get it was the biggest blue gill I’ve ever seen. He was 10.9 long and freaking out. I got all measurements so I can have a mount made of it. (You don’t ave to kill the fish to mount them now for those who don’t know) so I was able to release it. But I got all pics and measurements for the mount. I’m waiting to catch a double digit large mouth to have a doubt mount made with it. Bc it would take a double digit bass to eat it.

[@KayakCatfish]

Congrats on that huge bluegill!

[@ryanbranco9786]

Now why do we call it “Jimmy Rigging” something? What did poor Jimmy do to deserve that title? 😂 always wondered. Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year for you and the girlfriend along with your baby cheetah and kitty’s!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Haha! Thanks Ryan! Merry Christmas

[@douglasmedlin7159]

You need to take a shot of the width of your hand so we can get an idea of how big they are with out you pulling out the measuring board.

[@larryw-sb5tr]

I watched "smokey and the bandit" for the first time a few months ago. It's available on KZbin for free

[@KayakCatfish]

I need to rewatch it. It has been a couple years since I last watched it.

[@zachturner3443]

🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣👍👍👍👍👍 great video.

[@Matt-Firedude]

If i tried to do a full 4 hour uncut fishing recording, the whole thing would have to be muted instead of trying to bleep so my language.....lol So your doing well sir

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Matt!

[@joshfishes3353]

What's the difference in them bluegill and the ones we have? They look quite bit bigger and maybe darker. Some tanks for sure. Also I hate jet skis. Everytime one goes by I picture myself flinging my bait at um an hooking them and ripping them off the jet ski

[@KayakCatfish]

The coppernose bluegill just get bigger and have a different color pattern.

[@joshfishes3353]

@KayakCatfish oh ok they are some beast for sure! Wouldn't take many of them to fill a skillet up! Appreciate the reply back! Y'all have a good Christmas!

[@charlesharkins8034]

Justin what camera do you use to film?

[@KayakCatfish]

DJI action 4

[@charlesharkins8034]

@ thanks for the reply.

[@jamesandrews1234]

I miss the edited 30 to 40 minute videos. I rarely have the time for these 4 hour videos. Seems you transitioned after all the live stream content. It's either 8 to 10 minut3s or 4 hours. I deffinately watch the ones that are an hour or less like the old days. I rarely get through 4 hours. I've b3en watching around 6 years. Still love your cont3nt. Had to start a new account due broken phone and forgotten passwords

[@KayakCatfish]

I won’t be making any more 30 to 40 minute videos. They require too much time to edit and these long unedited videos get five times the amount of views.

[@leerose9933]

10 pounds of peacock Bass!!!

[@LakeOGLife]

My husband loves to smell of skunk he thinks it needs to be put in a cologne

[@JayJingles-t1i]

That’s definitely a lack of self-awareness and good etiquette and kids these days. They don’t understand what it means to be aware of the surroundings and people around them. They’ve all been locked into the screens for so long now they don’t even know how to act normal. And then they get labeled with some kind of mental disorder and put on medicine and give the parents an excuse for their bad Parenting.

[@nikkihayes9236]

🙂🎣