I TOOK My SMALL **17ft** Boat to OFFSHORE! Gas Rigs and CAUGHT This!

I TOOK My SMALL *17ft* Boat to OFFSHORE! Gas Rigs and CAUGHT This!
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[@christophervela5447]

Way better than a party boat jam packed with people and tangles

[@outdoored.ccydecker4746]

Check out washerman’s Warf in port a. Do a 56 hour

[@MattyLentzGETRICKROLLED]

For sure.

[@pokerus4511]

Also heck of a lot more expensive. Party boats have a purpose and can be fun if you have expectations set

[@christophervela5447]

@@pokerus4511 low lol

[@retiredguyadventures6211]

Nice boat. I have an old 1999 Scout 162 Sportfish and love it. How far offshore was the did you go?

[@laa0fa502]

I didn't know people would chum the water while on the open ocean. What the fuck are we doing guys, do you want to die??? Are you armed with a battle axe to fight off the creature from the depths that sensed blood and got excited????

[@olfatskootch]

I had a friend in corpus Christi Texas that fished the rigs 8 miles out in a 14 foot John boat with 9.9 Johnson, no shit!!

[@TheBoundlessNexus]

the Jon boys are just built diff lol

[@wang5170]

Bro I wouldn't dare go farther than the jetties in my 171 classic mako 🤣 14ft John's insane

[@davidorange4868]

My wife and I just found your channel. We are in California, but just bought a house in Robertsdale. We are planning to be Alabama natives by the end of November. Hope to have the chance to see you on the water

[@fishingculture9125]

Next time poke holes to the box and thow the whole box inside the cage and even if the chum gets “disolved” wont be as quick as normal without the box and the scent will stay at the carton any way

[@micalooch1]

I really like the small rigs just past the double at 3 mile. Landed a nice cobia flat lining a cigar. Fed the crew twice! Keep up the good work bro.

[@probiethetank8825]

Love your content man! Been binge watching like crazy and learning. I just got a 23’ proline cuddy cabin. I live in Mississippi and look forward to hitting the deep water! More than welcome to come along, just teach me how to maneuver the thing 😂

[@sharonbraselton4302]

cabínn cryse small suzé do best heavèr wautvthen 23 fiut cenert cjnsóes

[@sharonbraselton4302]

good boat 23 foit càbiñ

[@michaelh7527]

I live in the area of Dauphin Island. Been looking to get back into offshore after roughly five years away from it. Been looking for a good used boat of about 21ft for the last 3 months.... What people are asking for right now is ridiculous. Some of the boats are 15k and clearly have rotten wood and old 2 stroke engine 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@BamaSaltwater]

Boats prices are so hyper inflated , it's crazy!

[@brenth509]

I may just buy an old boat and restore. Seeing some nice 20' cc but they need help

[@probiethetank8825]

Keep your eyes on Facebook marketplace! I got lucky enough to find a 1989 proline 23’ walk around in running condition with a 89 evanrude xp 175! Paid 2500 for boat and trailer! Deals are certainly out there, just might have to drop everything and make the deal fast. I’ll be launching out of the dauphin island area once we’re sea ready!

[@michaelh7527]

@@probiethetank8825 There was a guy on dauphin island late last year selling a 21ft Roballo center console with a 200 Yamaha. The motor had an issue with temp alarm only at full throttle on occasion. He wanted I believe 12k which I thought was ridiculous. He eventually dropped it down to I believe 5k just to make room for his new boat. I figured it was nothing more than just salt buildup from lack of flushing the motor. I had cash in hand and was not even going to mention the word negotiate. I just missed that deal 😂. I figured even if I dropped 4-5k into repairs and upgrades, it would be one hell of a boat

[@sharonbraselton4302]

ßeay ray 21 foit kuguna cabinncrusrr

[@stephenpersic9474]

Actually size doesn't matter much , it's how you handle your boat out there Your boat is already very seaworthy, you've got a huge amount of power with that big 90 hp, you should be fine offshore, as long as your not going to fast in and out , you should be fine , great job , nice video , and I really like that center console boat,

[@kevincrawford7439]

That’s what she said

[@cyclonedronz7861]

My stomach actually dropped when you lost your hat and then I actually got a tear of joy when you found it! Hoo yah brother

[@50buttfish]

I used to get people, by looking up and watching their hats fly off. We would get the hat, but they learned a valuable lesson. 🤣

[@mulletoutdooradventures6286]

Dude people think im retarded cause I run my 16ft starcraft 25 to 30 miles out of NJ for shark and tuna. I've been running this boat for 24 years and made my 1st trip past 10 miles in like 1998. I don't recommend anyone not experienced to even think of trying this. And if you do make sure you have a full sagely plan and a buddy boat or 2. Good stuff

[@BamaSaltwater]

A good plan and experience, but always be prepared and weather aware especially ! Anything is possible haha (to an extent)

[@mulletoutdooradventures6286]

Oh dude NJ is very unforgiving. Especially this time of year. When you're in 16ft you're getting wet so when it's rough im full skins and like 6 layers and im still freezing. But 50lb stripers giant threshers and medium class bluefins usually warm me up

[@bdr5150]

Im out of Nj also. I ran my 16’ boat out of Shark river 8 miles looking for mahi late in summer. Its all in planning. Check the weather and pay attention. I left way before daybreak, and was fishing for hours.

[@mulletoutdooradventures6286]

If you go on my KZbin page rb5150 I got a clip of a 23lb mahi I got just inside the AC ridge. I go out of shark River every once in a while. I like that at like 10 miles you're in almost 200ft.

[@bdr5150]

@@mulletoutdooradventures6286 that is awesome!! Congratulations on that catch!! Since im in southern ocean county now. I wanted to learn Barnegat bay since i live close to it and can launch for free daily. Plus going out that inlet scares me anymore. Ill fish in it, but dont wanna try going out it again.

[@rodneyparker9912]

I've been watching your videos silenty for months. Just wanted to tell you they are jam up!! 👍👍Some of my family live in Foley and Im 3 hours North. Maybe I'll bump into you down there sometime!!

[@franklinmilliron8407]

Cool video man. Thanks for the content. Glad you got your hat back.

[@BamaSaltwater]

Me too!! Thanks for watching!

[@StormNayaandFreckles]

Bonita != Bonito, but that's not a skipjack either I don't think---pretty sure it's a false albacore. Great video tho, love the toothy fish of the gulf.

[@mountainman9972]

I was looking for a comment to upvote cuz I just watched and was thinking the same thing. They should call them false bonito!

[@bryonrickard4617]

Hey Man, great video. Came down from Birmingham and fished the Jetty there outside the fort and Limited out on Redfish. Thanks for all the great videos. You're inspiring to us older guys who have to destination fish the gulf. Keep it up!!

[@GulfCoastAngling]

I really like your sled. We have a 25 foot CC that let's us get way offshore, but I really want something for quick inshore/nearshore trips. Your Scout fits that role perfectly!

[@Ray56z]

Have a 1720 and a 263 Key Wests, take the 17' anywhere I take the 26', and more often. The 1720 has slightly more freeboard than his scout but not enough to be of any difference. Inshore it's mostly the 15'skiff, even in waves like the bay in this vid pulling traps, wetting lines.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

pàkkee 2520 whaker 2520 xabin crsuer

[@Madcatter67]

I know how gooood that feeling was when you was about to give up and turned around looked in the boat and bam there's my hat, same thing happened to me I looked for 30mins then looked in back of boat and there's my hat. Thank you lord

[@mofishingtv]

Hi

[@ChewingToons]

I got a 2nd hand Scout 195 Sportfish last week. Only couple feet more than yours and 150 engine but had that out 20 miles the other morning. Had a great time. Love inshore but makes a nice change to see some deep water and different fish.

[@CaptCollier]

Man you putting that scout to the test! Great video. You should try some bonito sashimi

[@jameschism7814]

I was thinking the same thing

[@BamaSaltwater]

Yezzir!! It takes what I dish out well!! If I had been feeling better, definitely would've taken some Soy and Sesame to em haha!! Appreciate ya watching.

[@CaptCollier]

@@BamaSaltwater Awesome, no prob man. If you ever want to get up and fish together let me know. Id love to do a collab with ya!

[@eazybreezy2872]

What happens if a shark ever grabs that chum basket and takes off with it?

[@georgetuider654]

You let him have it! 😁

[@ericharrison6418]

I target bluefish and bonito. If you bleed them right and cut out bloodline they taste amazing.

[@BamaSaltwater]

I agree!!

[@Ray56z]

!st Team HHC 1/8 You're right, maybe not eaters but catching is catching especially when they are fighters.

[@BamaSaltwater]

Heck yeah, I was C CO , 1-8 CAV, 2nd Brigade, 1 Cav Div.

[@sandrawallder9247]

I enjoy fishing 😊cant do it anymore am in frail care now

[@CatchingDinosaurs]

love the little boat offshore vids

[@muddydirtclaud4904]

F troop 1/7 Cav 1CD Ft Hood

[@muddydirtclaud4904]

Air Cav

[@timber5893]

Hey my grandfather was MS national guard in the 1st Calv. Very cool man. AD Air Force myself stationed in Miami and I love your vids

[@undergroundkustomz2796]

Enjoyed it! Thanks for giving us a little ride time in these videos. Enjoy outboard shots/ getting up on plane ect. Great channel and good job💯

[@BamaSaltwater]

Appreciate it!!

[@kerenandrade-ruiz6796]

Hello, first of all, I just wanted you to know that I really enjoy all of your videos, and I'm really excited about a fishing trip. My husband and I are going to the end of this month. I would like to know what is the possibility of you taking us with you to do some deep sea fishing

[@clintbattiste815]

Stumbled across your channel and am now subscribed! I live in Perdido Key and love fishing and hunting. Also a 1st cav brother 2-5 cav ‘92-‘95. Enjoying your videos!!

[@BamaSaltwater]

Awesome thanks !! -Capt. Stephen 1-8 CAV, 2ABCT, 1CD

[@stevencalson7375]

Stephen, met your mom today at bait store! Great channel, thank you for your service young man!

[@manuelbover4816]

I give you a great idea for For eating Bonito first bleed it Then Filletl it to 1/4 to 3/8 thick Use light colored meat only then sprinkle some chef Paul's blackened reddish magic and then heat up a Pan with Olive oil And cook it on both sides Delicious

[@mikemachin882]

Also you can boiled whith white wine to remove the blood flavor , after that prepared as tuna pasta with you best ingredients.

[@jackucthatjack5896]

I have. $200 8foot kayak that I paddle out to rigs to fish , gotta do what ya gotta do, can't keep much tho lol

[@electricaf365]

Hell yea! Ballsy

[@chuckyoneil2853]

Such Beautiful scenery, can't wait until May as I'm from Philly so I fish off S.Jersey coast ,im happy found your videos.

[@joshmassey7566]

Those Bonita sure are fun to catch!!! Great video!!

[@samgiacobbe1559]

False albacore and they are terrible to eat

[@cwis8406]

Glimpsed the title, saw the thumbnail, thought “WOW! The new Rust graphics are insane!”

[@BamaSaltwater]

Haha, ultra realistic

[@buminbeer2]

Not being a boat owner, how long does the trolling motor work without power from the engine to hold the GPS spot?

[@BamaSaltwater]

It all depends on the battery setup and wind/current. I have a 24v trolling motor, so I have two full size batteries that it runs off of. Normally I can get a few days use with it (about 8 hours of fishing) if the wind is not bad. But offshore can burn through some battery but I haven't lost power yet with this setup and I've sat a while in rough conditions. Just all depends on the setup!

[@Ray56z]

Have the 36V , used 9 hours flat once and didn't run out of power. Low amp charge it was full load in 5 hours. You don't have your trolling setup connected to your outboard, you charge at home/slip. Most have another system for pumps and lights and the outboard on it's own. Outboard keeps it's system charged, and you never want to use it up and not be able to start. A dead outboard system is far worse than a dead car battery.

[@dubstep4890]

@@BamaSaltwater we set up an alternator, so that the batteries of the trolling motor charge when the mains are dull

[@jacobcross6153]

I’m about to start making videos of the gulf as well we always go out of billy goat we went out Saturday when it was real Ruff in a 19 foot wellcraft I pre made some beef livers wrapped in cheese cloth soak in gulp juice just messing around and we hooked up on several mangroves no bits on cigar minnows or pogey and I ended the trip with about a 300 pound sting ray at the double rig to the right of light house

[@sharonbraselton4302]

giid boat welcraft

[@JD-mv8tl]

Hey Steve what knot are are you using for the wire line to the treble hook and knot for the barrel swivel? Also what knot do you recommend using with braided line to your barrel swivel ? Thanks for all your videos I really enjoy learning from your tips. Stay safe and take care

[@BamaSaltwater]

Haywire Twist for wire leader.. Palomar Knot for braid to swivel

[@jimmurdock2620]

Glad you found your hat. Great fishing.

[@davidgray1055]

Bama salt water just want to tell you I really enjoy your videos most of all thank you for serving our country and also it’s awesome to see a young man as yourself praising God for everything

[@bradmetcalf5333]

Cool Video I enjoy seeing the smaller boats hit the nearshore spots. Subbed.

[@AlexGarcia-ew2fv]

I hav a 17ft.Aquasport Open Fishermen with a 115hp Mercury n Loveeee It...Its the most Versatile Boat ive had..

[@sharonbraselton4302]

17 feet cabin crusrr

[@captainmorgan4947]

Port Royal, Jamaica Captain here watching.

[@taylorc4484]

Blue fish are great eating. Fake tunas are not… fish Carry’s a lot of mercury and very bloody. Be careful eating to much at once. Great catches tho!

[@SmartpatrolMrDNA]

Same thing happened on my Boston whaler outrage extreme around 200 miles center of the gulf from Pensacola..hat popped off and stayed right on the center motor and was so happy 😊👍..I thought it was gone down to Davey Jones locker.

[@justinglass3475]

Hey man I'm moving to foley headed down now but I was wondering if you could give me a good bait shop to go to and get my license and bait you know what you are doing and love the videos man you have a blessed evening 🙂

[@coastalcarolinafishingnc5199]

False albacore! You caught bonito are in the mackerel family and have stripes. I thought it was only a Florida thing to call them the wrong species.

[@christophertebo9995]

I thought that was you at the rigs last Friday. Enjoyed the video as always!

[@Walleyes_and_whitetails]

I’m no tuna professional… but I’m pretty sure a skipjack tuna is different than Bonita tuna. Love the video tho!

[@lbbradley55]

Nice.... I live in the area and I want someone to tell me more about how the Bonito taste. !

[@BamaSaltwater]

They’re not terrible bled out and fresh

[@lbbradley55]

@@BamaSaltwater Thank you. You do mean raw right. ! Im going to get out there soon and try that. Bleed em out good and put em in the. Cape Horn ice box and soon as I get home I'll carve some out and dip it in some Soy !

[@billdavis6900]

I hate to sound like a know it all but at 5:44 you put text on the screen that the Little Tunny you caught was also a known as a bonito and skipjack tuna. That's actually incorrect. The Little Tunny or Euthynnus alletteratus, is also called a False Albacore, while it is sometimes referred to as Bonito in some regions, the Bonito or Sarda Sarda is a separate species, but in the same family as the Little Tunny. The Skipjack Tuna or Katsuwonus pelamis is a cosmopolitan pelagic species. Part of the confusion in names comes from the fact that the Skipjack Tuna is sometimes referred to as the Oceanic Bonito, but a separate species from the Little Tunny nonetheless. The Skipjack tuna has a solid colored back with stripes on it's belly.

[@gowokegobrokee]

I catch these and albies with light freshwater tackle. Makes it wayyyyyy more fun

[@BamaSaltwater]

I agree!! I love throwing a 2500 size reel on a 7’ ML for em

[@gowokegobrokee]

@@BamaSaltwater i have a little penn fierce 3 on a 6.5’ st Croix. It’s a blast every time. Epoxy jigs are the key

[@claytonvanthoff2293]

We chum a lot, and if you tie the chum right at the top of the water, the movement of the boat will shake the chum and once tied you won’t have to touch it again till it’s gone. Bluefish fillet is a killer bait for catching macos and they are a ball to catch.

[@rubencortes5610]

Love the hat. Yes i am a 1st cav vet.

[@rickrhodes1110]

No big deal I have seen little boats fishing the rigs off Louisiana all my life. I knew a guy in the 80s who took a Sleekcraft Jetboat out in the gulf to fish the rigs on good days out of Empire, La. and he got out there quick too lol. As long as you have a radio and friends your good. Just dont be dumb and go out when weather is bad. Bonita SUCKS!!!! Plain and simple lol!!! They fight like hell but taste like shit

[@dustinisaac5132]

I love those yozuri jerk baits. I live on lake St. Clair and just fish freshwater but those smaller 3d crystal minnows work great for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, pike, musky and I even get big perch on them. I've been liking them more than x-raps because I find the x-raps break too easy but they both work pretty good.

[@reddog3544]

Like your enthusiasm young man and fellow veteran. Subbed to your channel.

[@BamaSaltwater]

Thanks much!!!

[@catfishinwithcrow685]

AMEN bring their wish I had found you sooner!

[@blizzington4528]

I live in Jersey and can tell you first hand blues do fight hard

[@scottgarrett2255]

im around fort hood, you need any Cav stuff drop me a line! Ill ship it to ya, or next time I head to Pcola ill bring it to ya. Tight Lines!! Sarge

[@BamaSaltwater]

Appreciate it !

[@shanegilchrist1441]

Thanks for another great vid!!

[@illiadmcswain3956]

Bonita are good eating?🤔

[@BamaSaltwater]

They're not terrible,

[@michaelkidwell570]

Hey buddy I’ll be in gulf shores with my boys on the 12th any chance we could link up and you could teach us a thing or 2 from Kansas salt water entire new world????

[@Captain-Seasick]

We called them false albies

[@jonquinones964]

I have been to the rigs in a 16 ft. Bass boat….. wife not so happy Till we started catching Kingfish

[@sharonbraselton4302]

16 fiit xabunncryser

[@billieyoung497]

only thing I ever caught on a cigar was a shark

[@jeffreylankford6240]

Hay man I’m 82nd Airborne Fort Bragg NC. 81 to 85 just wondering if you do fishing trips ?

[@ismaelcastillo1645]

How can I get to these rigs bro, I have an 18ft v bay and I’ve always wanted to go offshore but I’m really scared. I don’t wanna go far

[@donaldbrown1744]

Good video. I’ll be doing the same thing ASAP.

[@lexrichardson7820]

Nice video buddy-! Thanks

[@scottgagliardi5933]

All bluefish are aggressive, lol. Would not want to be caught in the water in the middle of a frenzy.

[@thehamptonsbutcher3786]

Cocktail blues

[@barryjohnson6923]

Very good video Bamassaltwater

[@donbohaven952]

LIVING THE DREAM !!!!!! WISH I HAD THAT !!!!!! IM GRATEFUL FOR WHAT I HAVE THOUGH !!!!!

[@jeffstepp8893]

awesome day friend, keep enjoying

[@Halfsac03]

do you think its safe to take a 1860 tracker grizzly offshore

[@sidneykeller2508]

Why is there no bail on the reel?

[@BamaSaltwater]

It's designed as a manual reel. Prevents the bail from accidentally tripping during a cast with heavy plugs, also makes life much easier when free lining baits as well.

[@JohnAvantiBK]

In NJ we call Bonita, false Albacore. I am thinking about getting a 17 to a 20 ft boat.

[@curttimmbch]

Those bluefish fry up excellent when fresh, if you remove the bloodline.

[@Spektr_99]

Rust?

[@carlosllama9979]

No quality fish BUT bonitas are always fun to catch….👍

[@Paul_214]

Man i only catch look downs on sabiki never a lure especially a lure that size lol

[@dunerinaz]

If a bonitos is ripping drag off your real like yours, your drag is way too loose. It's annoying to listen to that in a video

[@ryanrussell4031]

Do you know captain ringo?

[@BamaSaltwater]

Yeah, he's a cool dude!

[@Nathanielgossman]

What was your mos? I’m a 91b currently stationed in fort Riley

[@calebthomas8795]

Thought this was a rust video for a sec

[@tomrizzo1554]

What do you do with those bloody nasty Bonita I'm assuming you just use them for bait

[@BeachBuzzJr]

How far out are you going?

[@BamaSaltwater]

This one is just a couple of miles out

[@BeachBuzzJr]

@@BamaSaltwater thanks

[@andrewlwinanssr1261]

Awesome video sir like the chum basket and THANK YIU FOR YOUR SERVICE 👊🏻👍🏻

[@BamaSaltwater]

Thank you for the support !

[@ct1762]

smoked bluefish is probably my favorite thing to eat

[@robbiesamson5025]

What kind of 17ft rig do you run? Im getting my skiff right to fish in the ocean but its hard in NC. We don't have reliable inlets to get out of.

[@BamaSaltwater]

It’s a Scout 177 Sport

[@outdoordad949]

Cut out the lateral line meat from a blue fish and they make great sashimi if you bleed them right away

[@terryfonz4603]

That Bonita is your bait buddy you cut that up and sink it to the bottom for some good reef fish

[@Imwright720]

I routinely took my 21’ center console 50 miles offshore. One of the local captains never believed me until he happened to be in the same spot. I was actually off the boat diving. It was in my younger very dumb days.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

pßrker 2120 cabun frser same suze

[@sharonbraselton4302]

wéónf

[@ericglenn4644]

Great fishing video you caught some nice fish

[@JohnAvantiBK]

Hoo Rahh new sub God bless...

[@ronn077]

I just bought and refinished a 1990 Randall Craft 18ft Islander center console. I put a 90 Hp Yamaha 2 stroke on it. Would love to get out to those rigs. I Live in the Birmingham area but plan on taking the boat to the coast.

[@BamaSaltwater]

Thanks! It was a beast haha

[@sharonbraselton4302]

bistàin whal 18 foit rage het druve

[@johncamplese4392]

In the market for a cc or dc and you helped me with my decision. tx

[@kenfldude]

Really like your channel and your rig. I’m on the fence between the 177 or the 175. What is your approximate investment in your rig, if you don’t mind me asking?

[@DaChamp420]

That platform never does great for me. Get bait sometimes but it’s not been great for awhile

[@BamaSaltwater]

Lots of fishing pressure because it’s close haha

[@DaChamp420]

@@BamaSaltwater lol