COBIA From The KAYAK! (Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Kayak Fishing)

Disclaimer: I don't recommend trying this. It can be done if you time the tide change correctly and have calm winds, but even then it is a serious workout. Don't attempt this if you aren't in good shape or don't have faith in your equipment.
I've always thought about trying the CBBT in a kayak and finally pulled the trigger and went for it. I wasn't super interested in strictly targeting the sheepshead that most fish for in the summer there. I love catching them, but I have places that require a lot less effort to target them, and the CBBT has other species that you don't typically have the opportunity to catch from a kayak. Nice weather, good fishing, and a good variety!
Cobia Bucktail Setup:
Reel: amzn.to/3E8B6YG
Rod: amzn.to/3KS4OF3
Sheepshead Jig Setup:
Reel: amzn.to/3qFpfhs
Rod: amzn.to/45jkb1o
Spadefish (and the big sheepshead) Setup:
Rod: amzn.to/3E4H78A
Reel: amzn.to/3qFUAke

[@zookeeper1014]

Dude, that was a beautiful day of fishing from the North end of the bridge. You gave me lots of good ideas.

[@euniceling5213]

My first time Kayaking and this Kayak held strong. kzbin.infoUgkx4k5UrhC3v_Y4hIEaXLGvHcN5a5aBmZNB The water got pretty rough as a speed boat zipped by me, and the Kayak withstood it (I expected to be capsized). The Ores are very easy to put together, the pump worked beautifully. the seats are a bit hard to sit in after a while (I recommend sitting on the floor). after reading the reviews I was very scared it'd get a hole in it, the material is very strong and durable. The Air valve may need a small Phillips head screwdriver to adjust, other than that, it's well worth the money!(update)I've gone Kayaking in 3 Lakes and 2 rivers totaling about 40 miles. the kayak had two holes and they patched easily and no other problems can't wait for kayaking season this year!

[@nolanminor6761]

Not really a beginner kayak but I do agree on it being a good investment. Hands down the best fishing platform at the kayak level

[@noahmertz9251]

hey just wanted to say your a great fisherman and have some great gear keep up the good work 👍

[@pamdimitrio4972]

Wow what a day for you. Great fishing

[@leonardcrater9380]

that looks like an absolute blast!!

[@crappiekrazy1]

Another great video! Good seeing Todd out there with you.

[@nolanminor6761]

He whooped me on sheepshead #s that day!

[@gvsoutdoors2673]

Now THAT is some great fishing. I am in the mood for saltwater now for sure

[@Danielasfishingandmore]

Very true we always keep new things no matter what it says and try and most of time it’s good 👍 nice video

[@hodgepodgeoutdoors]

Enjoyed the video! You fish hard bro.

[@rennyray11]

I think it’s so cool how curious those fish are

[@rvafishing8950]

That was awesome 🔥🔥

[@jamesbrennan2691]

Spadefish are among the tastiest fish in the sea IMHO.

[@nicholasmaiers4221]

I had no idea how many different spices are down that end I’m up by the the bay bridge awesome video

[@Myadventurefishing]

Great video. Love that area

[@nolanminor6761]

Biggest artificial reef in the world!

[@glennplomchok5125]

Spadefish are an absolute blast and agree, hardest pulling fish out there pound for pound

[@nolanminor6761]

so strong!

[@secretjourney4815]

Your so lucky to live there! What a fishery.

[@nolanminor6761]

I don't live "there", but certainly close enough!!

[@matthewmercer2477]

That's hard fishing, more than I want in my yak but hats of to you for trying.

[@nolanminor6761]

Definitely challenging! In hindsight, I probably shouldn't have attempted that without a backup drive system or trolling motor with me. But in the worst case scenario, I just would have been embarrassed and had to get someone to tow me back in, that's why we picked a pretty day!

[@stephenhusak6098]

Come to south fla and chase sailfish and giant tarpon.

[@mjc1177]

That wa sick

[@SaltyDawg1805]

Where do you launch at?

[@richardgargan-px6bg]

That's cool, what time of year and where do you launch from? I've kayak fished at multi peaks many time, caught sheep's there in the fall, but that's too far run to the bridge.

[@germanescobar3060]

Is this late August? Think I saw you out there!

[@michaeldabbs5830]

As a teenager we lived on the northern terminus of the bay Bridge. Was an old radar site and now is a bird refuge?

[@livinglapesca]

Buena pesca es un sonar para pesca ño que tiene tu kayak ?

[@ARYANSES]

what bait did you use for the spade ?

[@22hype1]

Nice video, question I moved to VA from Florida over 3 years ago and haven’t attempted to fish since moving here. Since watching your video I’m going to take some days off and make the two hour drive from Woodbridge and try my luck there, would like to know what you use to catch cobias?

[@nolanminor6761]

Cobias are pretty easy, hardest part is getting around one. My best recommendation would be to fish from Buckroe Pier if you are boatless. Easier to get one there than kayak.

[@josephdoran1399]

I'm guessing you never ate an oyster toad fish. Delicious fish.

[@CoudyKid37]

How long does it take you to kayak to the bring? And where did you launch from? Love fishing the chesapeake and would be interested in trying a kayak fishing trip!

[@JulioCesar-su3wv]

Would love to know the launch site? any idea?

[@daskiier]

@@JulioCesar-su3wvprobably wise point boat ramp is the closest place on the eastern shore to the side he fished on this video

[@brettbuckmaster5128]

One thing I noticed when fishing that current is to let the line out in 10’ increments. If you try to do it all at once it will sweep out. A little bit at a time and on the eddy side and you can get 3/4 oz down there. With too heavy of weight I’m not sure how well you could feel the bite. But I’m no expert

[@neocaridaniel8220]

And, with that current, fish on stringers is a pain

[@2ndnatureoutdoor140]

Awsome vid. I'll be traveling down there from MA. What lbs line u recommend overall?

[@nolanminor6761]

Be careful if you go. You can get in trouble in a hurry out there, what we did was only possible because of a weather window combined with the tide change lining up at the right time of day. I had 30lb braid on the spinning rod I targeted the sheepshead with.

[@c.c.1070]

@@nolanminor6761 when we would come down for the Cobia in the first week of July every year, we always stayed for a week in Cape Charles bcuz many times we’d only get 3 days of fishing bcuz of the conditions. We would take our 35’ Maycraft and ride down from the Eastern Shore of Maryland part of Chesapeake Bay.

[@nolanminor6761]

@@c.c.1070 Yep! We run into the same thing any time we plan a trip ahead of time in VA or NC. Part of the game unfortunately!

[@ARYANSES]

never mind , thank you

[@dickvalentinesillegitimate1059]

Sheepshead are the best fried fish on earth.

[@brianwright874]

Please tell me where I can purchase that dark green and white bucktail jig. I live in VB and enjoyed your video.

[@nolanminor6761]

It's just a 3oz spro jig, berkley makes a very similar bucktail too

[@nolanminor6761]

(I got mine from Green Top, Ocean's East should definitely have some though)

[@brianwright874]

@@nolanminor6761 Thank you!

[@nolanminor6761]

@@brianwright874 Realizing now you meant the cobia jig. Not sure who makes them, but green top is the only place I've ever found them at

[@4evakatracho]

Where exactly do u put your kayak at? I want to come there with mine, if you go again let me know I'd come along I live in Williamsburg

[@nolanminor6761]

We put in at Fisherman's Island. Most people fish the other side of the bridge which is what I would recommend. Pretty dangerous to do what we did IMO, we had the perfect conditions for it and even that was challenging.

[@Fishing1989]

Tuyệt vời 👍👍👍

[@tedzagami7801]

I wish you would've picked up the blue and showed it to me..😏

[@nolanminor6761]

The current was ripping so hard at that point that I could barely do anything besides pedal, but I agree I was bummed when editing that there wasn't a good view of that fish, it was a little over 20" long

[@Hmm.223]

13:13 what fish is this?

[@tedzagami7801]

Do you know what a Sea Robin is..? I noticed that it depends on where a person is fishing, what the name of the fish is... lol

[@nolanminor6761]

Sea robin is a different species than an oyster toad, we have really small ones down here, up in the northeast they get huge!

[@danieljohnson8437]

Safety First

[@lightchaser2011]

Have you had any issues with your Hobie 360 Drive?

[@nolanminor6761]

I snapped the belt when I first got the kayak (used). Replaced the belt, and have had no issues since. I had my drive serviced between tournament seasons and carry a spare during competition. (I know the spare isn't a realistic option for most)

[@nolanminor6761]

And when I'm fishing outside of hobie competition I am running a newport NK180. Between that and the drive I think I should always be able to travel if something goes wrong and I need to make it back safely

[@triwaves757]

Nice video buddy. Just threw you a sub!

[@PoppaDockKeyloG5456]

Man that’s a hardhead catfish

[@nolanminor6761]

biiiiig ol' hardhead

[@vikrampatel2622]

Did you just threw the bottle in the water?

[@nolanminor6761]

Nope!

[@jacksonfriend31]

Wild

[@Michael-yz5ix]

Sure did look like it

[@jonmenges2256]

Next time you want a tog hit the concrete ships

[@nolanminor6761]

In late summer?

[@fishermanfloyd]

Name should be Nolan Major, haha

[@user-xd1gt9if2v]

Crocs? croc o shi come on man

[@nolanminor6761]

Croccccccccs

[@SIC-SEMPER-TYRANNIS]

You're on the Eastern Shore locals fishing grounds there. We call that the "little bridge".

[@fdgadsgdf]

15:20 You should think about taking your trash with you, instead of throwing your empty water bottle in the bay

[@nolanminor6761]

If you saw the contents of my kayak you would know I don't throw trash anywhere but beside and underneath my seat. You think I'd put it in a video if I was throwing trash in the water??

[@ndambrosio1]

@@nolanminor6761 Looked like it to me too but as I slowly played it back, I can see you holding on to it and putting it somewhere in your Kayak. Figured someone here would comment on this but also figured an avid fisherman such as yourself would rather jump in after your trash before you littered your fishing grounds.

[@leonardoduret]

I was also about to comment, seems like the bottle is going in the water

[@Mecolicious]

Don’t feel he littered, or did so intentionally. If he didn’t care, wouldn’t have crushed the air out the bottle, twist the cap air-tight; to mitigate any chance wind or whatever displacement into the water. I hate people trashing our resources, don’t think this was one of those cases. IMO

[@vandengio7287]

Hahaha he throw the platic bottle on the sea are you true angler😂

[@richardgargan-px6bg]

Kiptopeake

[@matteocortez5381]

at 15mins 22secs did you throw that plastic bottle into the water? shame on you, lets keep the waters clean bro.

[@nolanminor6761]

Have gotten lots of comments about this. There's a place between my seat and the side of the kayak where I stuff my trash, its pretty much muscle memory so it looks fast like I'm pitching it in the water. Pay attention in any of my videos and you'll see trash in that location

[@knewgoods2428]

lost me 15:20 when you tossed the plastic bottle in the water. ruined the whole video

[@nolanminor6761]

Everyone thinks I threw it in, I dropped it beside my seat into the bottom of the kayak. If you saw what my boat looks like at the end of the day you would know I don't litter!

[@Mattk-wy6uu]

Sheeps head should not rip drag likevthat

[@nolanminor6761]

well then it would break off, I prefer catching my fish

[@Mattk-wy6uu]

For one flounder does not live in 40 to 50 ft of water you need to fish on the bank

[@nolanminor6761]

They do live in 40-50' and much deeper. I have caught them in 100' of water. Summer Flounder.