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

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]

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

[@Dink_master_fishing]

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

[@JWnFlorida]

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

[@jimmyfumbanks6081]

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

[@charleshatcliff5588]

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

[@johnstamos5579]

Welcome back, good to see you again

[@kellettthomas9176]

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

[@micah5740]

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

[@outdoorstuff2679]

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

[@CaptCollier]

Thanks, that’s what it’s all about

[@christopherblevins1968]

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]

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!

[@FishBumpTV]

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

[@CaptCollier]

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

[@jeffburger2782]

Oh Man that was cool!!!!

[@whitelightningjj631]

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

[@PompanoBrock]

Love it man!! Pretty work

[@CaptCollier]

Appreciate it!

[@Matt_Aston]

He back! 👏

[@madisontarver3672]

Great video as always!!

[@CaptCollier]

Thanks!

[@kennethjarrell2362]

Too much fun. Great video guys.

[@CaptCollier]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@williamcoats78]

Great video my man!!! Nonstop action!!

[@CaptCollier]

Appreciate it!!

[@fishman6892]

Dang Capt…. That was Awwwsome!!!

[@CaptCollier]

Glad ya enjoyed it!

[@johnkowley9314]

great job !!!!!

[@jameschism7814]

crazy how strong those fish are. Good job guys!

[@CaptCollier]

They are beasts for sure. Thanks!

[@DanielC__]

Awesome video!

[@CaptCollier]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@chrisg8172]

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]

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]

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

[@robertfezekas6632]

Great video! Those Ajs can be alot of fun

[@CaptCollier]

They definitely are, and very tiring lol

[@tylerlee5349]

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]

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

[@YakinwithJack]

Let’s goooooo y’all killed it

[@CaptCollier]

Thanks dude

[@scottgibson21]

Awesome video those AJ,s get the blood pumping

[@CaptCollier]

No doubt about that. I love it

[@eeassa]

That's a GREAT day fishing!!!!

[@CaptCollier]

Yes it was!

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

Awesome

[@samrivers1815]

Love it y'all 👍❤️

[@CaptCollier]

Thanks!

[@PartisanOgrae]

Awesome fish!

[@CaptCollier]

Thanks!

[@ianmankersen]

The end was so sick! What a trip

[@CaptCollier]

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

[@mritolduso7355]

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

[@CaptCollier]

Good luck and stay hydrated!

[@nathanankersen4695]

Well well well look who's back

[@CaptCollier]

Glad to be back!

[@chefmadewoodwork]

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]

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

[@davidjennings2733]

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]

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

[@christaylor1435]

Those are some BIG fish!

[@miket2812]

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]

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

[@kencross25]

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

[@cliffordtillman]

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

[@CaptCollier]

Most definitely!

[@tlsmoke23]

you guys are awesome

[@CaptCollier]

We try ! Preciate ya watching

[@peekachu5441]

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

[@CaptCollier]

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

[@peekachu5441]

@@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

[@GulfCoastAngling]

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]

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

[@BuoyBomber-Fishing]

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]

You can do it, And thanks!

[@BDCALLAIS]

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

[@CaptCollier]

Yep! And big snapper too!

[@j.mimoso4767]

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

[@CaptCollier]

Thanks!

[@1mrflo]

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]

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

[@vincentrussell7246]

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

[@CaptCollier]

Next time

[@LanceMcCormick]

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]

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

[@colereach8858]

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

[@CaptCollier]

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

[@wrightackle1]

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]

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

[@dongaetano3687]

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

[@CaptCollier]

Thanks! I appreciate it

[@davidpercival9239]

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

[@CaptCollier]

Very cool!

[@bransenlee701]

Jimmy Tran the man!!

[@CaptCollier]

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

[@lesliettttt]

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]

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

[@briancumberland6784]

Reef donkeys! 💪🏼🔥

[@CaptCollier]

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

[@wolfsvision940]

Reef donkey season has begun!!

[@CaptCollier]

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

[@Jcraig0828]

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]

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

[@shanestewart410]

Heck yeah, 🫏's

[@CaptCollier]

Them donkeys are fun!

[@jeffreyholmes5283]

Love me some "Donkey"

[@CaptCollier]

For sure, me too

[@jimmyfumbanks6081]

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

[@CaptCollier]

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

[@chrishelton6928]

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]

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

[@chrishelton6928]

@@CaptCollier thanks

[@NRALifer1]

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!

[@marvinstubbs]

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

[@CaptCollier]

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.

[@captaj2845]

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

[@CaptCollier]

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

[@royleeborn6445]

😎

[@rickboycruz3782]

Hoje tem diversão

[@fish7days]

Did the Chubs crap all over the boat?

[@user-jb6eu7qd1s]

👍🎣⛵💯

[@davewylie654]

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]

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

[@user-iv9im4tb5c]

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

[@CaptCollier]

It has, Im back!

[@DanielC__]

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

[@schlaznger8049]

Trim the tail fin on your bait. Game on.

[@CaptCollier]

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

[@schlaznger8049]

@@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]

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

[@CaptCollier]

@@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]

Ok, I hear you. Just a bit of info

[@jimmytran929]

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

[@CaptCollier]

Anytime

[@curtispearson3299]

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

[@CaptCollier]

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

[@greatlakesfishingguy3227]

#LetsGoBrandon

[@jamesbosarge6837]

How did tanner break a bait net🤣 jk

[@CaptCollier]

He's good at breaking all types of nets

[@cfuzzkennedy]

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

[@CaptCollier]

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.

[@pathua7692]

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

[@capt.lynnsinshoreadventure6423]

jIMMY GONNA EAT THAT HARDTAIL

[@CaptCollier]

Haha he said he don’t like them 😅

[@CaptainWizz-db2pw]

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