My Favorite Fishing Spot is Ruined...

After driving 22 hours from southern New Jersey to the Florida Keys I returned to my favorite fishing bridge in the island chain to do my favorite style of fishing on the East Coast. I set everything up for a fun day of Florida Keys bridge fishing just to find the waters infested with massive bull sharks.
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20-40lb fluorocarbon
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1.5-3oz eggg sinker
Pinfish, shrimp, ballyhoo
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[@Jordan__R]

If you had time why not leave bridge 1 and head to another bridge? Maybe sharks on one and not another. Also, maybe could have ditched the chum?

[@dillonfishing]

I’ve gotten this question a bunch on this video but I’ll respond once here. Chumming brings in wayyy more fish then if I had just thrown bait and walked the bridge. Trust me I tried. I spent multiple chum-less days on the bridge with literally zero fish to show for it. The sharks will find you either way, as long as you’re catching fish they’ll sense you out and track you down. 🤙

[@opana7104]

@@dillonfishing sounds like your just being lazy

[@dillonfishing]

No shot

[@fauriflores2771]

@@dillonfishing you don’t know what you are talking about real dumb fisherman

[@Baseball4Life-]

@opana710 anyone who buys chum is definitely not lazy shit is not cheap

[@russetburbanks275]

Thanks for sharing Dillon. Looks like a ton of fun!

[@joebillups4893]

Awesome stuff once again Dillon, Great job explaining the equipment and what you are using. I love the idea of the bike and the trolley to get your gear out there for a day of fishing. Keep it up!

[@SuperAllen91]

Nice bro . I could feel the frustration but great video and at least you’re getting out and fishing !

[@Riptide911]

Videos keep getting better and better. Thanks for explaining the set-ups, rigs, and tackle you are using. Great to hear the excitement in your voice. That bike must have made it A LOT easier getting out there. See ya back in Brig :). Capt Andy Riptide BnT.

[@dillonfishing]

Thanks as always Capt! See you soon!

[@scottrulka6587]

I use to go down there all the time I also would fish alligator alley I also would fish any rivers I could find on map fish any open spots could find from shore is alot of wonderful fishing in FLORIDA 👍👍👍

[@joelloyd9878]

love watching your videos bro....very inspirational! love how you show the good the bad and the ugly in your vids, keep it up!!

[@dillonfishing]

Thanks Joe 🤙

[@ojcdecato3163]

You ever throw plugs like sp minnows or pencil poppers off the bridge?

[@dillonfishing]

Most of the time it’s too windy/ too high up. This bridge is probably 30 feet above the water

[@freddy3583]

The cool part was recognizing the exact spot of all the signs in the beginning 🤣

[@shanecott5785]

Great videos, I grew up fishing on these bridges, and such a blast!!

[@srkozt1564]

Which bridge is that?

[@leelunk8235]

THANKS FOR EXPLAINING IT ALL TO NOVICE FISHERMAN LIKE ME, I LEARN FROM YOU

[@rbuenafe100]

Hello Dillon. I've watched several of your videos in the past when you were fishing NJ. Seeing you again with Rich in FishAholic fishing brought back those memories. Subscribed!

[@dillonfishing]

Thanks for tuning in! I appreciate it!

[@dkaquariums2735]

Love the vids so much keep up the work. Can't wait for what's to come in the keys!!

[@dillonfishing]

Yewww 🤙🤙🤙

[@mata2mata]

good work. thanks for explaining what you are using ....Gteate work...I've started watching fishing videos less than a month ago and I think you are great .thanks

[@sectoratype]

So jelly!! Wish I could just drive down! I’m stuck fishing tomorrow in mass for hold over stripers

[@sabastianmichel4114]

Great video brother 🤙🏻

[@canatolakhoemini6728]

Keep up the good work and this channel is on its way to being a big one. Thank you.

[@dillonfishing]

Thanks for the kind words 🤙

[@ronmckinney4334]

I live in Port Orange, FL. I have the Rad Power Bike and fishing mate cart connected. Definitely a game changer

[@andrewhirtle3525]

Maybe a chum bag wasn’t the best idea lol

[@dillonfishing]

They were there before chum tbf. It’s a necessary evil.

[@karateman302]

Just had my first experience fishing in Florida a few weeks ago during the cold snap that hit Florida. Unfortunately didn't get to do any pier fishing but caught a few redfish and plenty of sheepshead inshore near St. Augustine. Definitely would do again but might drive there to bring my gear down and try out the pier fishing.

[@nickgeorge2638]

Great video 👌🎣

[@gradybrowning3976]

Love the video!🤙

[@momoniji6439]

I live 2 hours from the keys and sometimes I don’t feel like it’s worth the drive.

[@drumchuck83]

I’ve been coming to the keys for years, and I’m 5 hours away….and never said or thought this. It has ALWAYS been worth the drive. Guess it’s not for everyone.

[@sharksmith96]

I drive 24 hours from texas with a boat and its definitely worth it!!

[@Rodg470]

I'm in Miami and i go down to the keys very chance I get. Hopefully if the weather is good I'll be at channel 2 or 5

[@momoniji6439]

@@Rodg470 Im also from miami but I prefer a little further down at tom harbors cut might check that out next time I go. What do you catch at channel 2 mostly?

[@Rodg470]

@momoniji6439 mutton yellow jacks yellow tails mac's couple of small groupers.was going to head down there this weekend but as of now weather is not looking good I'll check at about 4am tomorrow morning

[@peteswanson3482]

Love the content man

[@dillonfishing]

Thanks Pete!

[@CaptSaif]

Let's go fishing on my boat Dillon. Watched a lot of your videos. I'm local.. from Linwood, NJ.

[@TM-RACER]

Dillon your in my neck of the woods 😂🤣 Nice catch and a variety of fish way to go, that bridge looks like Long Key and all the key Bridges have Bull Sharks that’s where I go shark fishing for massive bull sharks my personal best is an 8’-9” Bull Shark and my wife’s personal is an 8’-6” Bull Shark we walk them down and take pictures then release them.

[@dillonfishing]

Take some home please 😭

[@mtrout138]

Thanks for showing how you fish the bridges. You make it look so easy haha… I made a trip to the keys recently and was there sun up to sun down fishing with live shrimp and my biggest fish was like 6 inches

[@mtrout138]

I tried quite a few bridges too, and no luck at any of them

[@dillonfishing]

Yeah it can be a grind. I spent countless days on the bridge after this day with abysmal luck.

[@mtrout138]

Damn that sucks, but glad to hear it’s not just me lol

[@ccjames69]

Same here I was down there for the first time during the Christmas and New Year day break and only caught a small yellow jack and a lizard fish. We had live and frozen shrimp and some sardines. I think the brutal cold front that hit the country during that time period jacked everything up. every body was struggling

[@NAUTILYFE]

3:31 bro is in a wind tunnel 😂 awesome video man. Found you through Rich’s channel FishAholic I think. Great content man tight lines 🎣🤙🏼

[@pwrplnt1975]

Great Video!

[@anewlookatlurestopwaterpop5466]

Those sharks have you busy.

[@comenplaysfc]

Can you please tell me where this bridge is? I’m in the keys rn and wanna try it before i go home. Thanks!

[@dakotafrank5907]

I can’t wait to go down there and hook up on all these sharks that are bait hungry. Up here in st.Petersburg it’s hard to catch big sharks lol I’ll buy bonita catch fresh jacks. My pbs only like a 6 foot lemon

[@evadamelio3604]

good vid dillonater sick fish line -jmoney

[@TheKingOfAngelss]

What mile marker is this? I go to the 7 mile bridge but sometimes is too far, maybe this one is closes

[@JobyRemigio]

You got some great action at least! I fish the other bridge alot more since the highway is higher and doesn't interfere when I switch sides. I was at the other bridge a month ago and thankfully no sharks. Got some keepers and even snagged a lobster 🤣 Have you tried night fishing on those bridges? You should and if you're lucky you can see the milky way as you snag some winners like we did!

[@JobyRemigio]

Also, move down here already, I'd love to fish with you 🤣

[@robscards6313]

sorry about the sharks bro.....nice video! I have fished the keys before...just subbed!

[@dillonfishing]

Preciate it yo 🤙

[@robscards6313]

@@dillonfishing yea, sometimes the weather can affect the fishing as well and bring in those pesky sharks

[@undefeatedethan7863]

What chum do u use

[@davidreis9159]

Very good!!

[@davidreis9159]

Brazil!!!!

[@srkozt1564]

Hi bro. I live in New Jersey and i m wonder which bridge is that. Can share location pls

[@CarlosRodriguez-vx9vy]

What bridge is this in the keys?

[@mrsuarez430]

Cool vidd bro 👍3 miles bridge ? Grew up fishing there went last month. I really only fish on boats these days for big muttons I used a carolina rig long leader (two feet or so ) size 6 hook big sinker and whole squid launch it kets the grunts go to town till the muttons strike at night toss under the bridge pilings with half thread herrings fof cubera and muttons

[@joemyers8289]

Hey Dillon, I'm a fisher from Australia, for bridge fishing, you need a shorter more rigid rod so you can rip them away from the Sharks. You would love our Barrier Reef that runs along Queensland or Exmouth in Western Australia.

[@dillonfishing]

Ahhh I’d love to be over there mate.

[@rapidtransit8373]

@@dillonfishing when a guy from Australia 🇦🇺 tells you what you need to do to get away from the sharks LISTEN.

[@rapidtransit8373]

@@dillonfishing I was at work when I watched your video. I work from 1.45pm to 10.15pm est. I live in Deerfield Beach Florida 🌴 I know a little bit about the keys. About the end of my shift I was thinking maybe forget the chum bag. I think you will catch as many and maybe no sharks. Chum bag is like a dinner bell for sharks. And maybe you'll get the big one's that got SHARKED!!

[@robwasnj]

Excellent video, we're down here right now and we too live in NJ. Been coming down for 30 years now, used to camp in Long Key State Park for a month at a time during the winter and have caught everything imaginable. Best catch this trip so far was a 25" permit very close to where you're fishing. Sometimes releasing bleeding fish and chum in the water seems to attract those sharks, have had the same thing happen many times. We used to catch them for fun but no more. Are you down in the Keys right now? We're here for about another week.

[@dillonfishing]

Just reading your comment now, but no I left the keys a couple weeks ago. Back at school atm

[@robwasnj]

@@dillonfishing Ahh, too bad but to be honest it's blowing 30 out there right now and the fishing hasn't been great short of a couple surprise catches. I sent you a photo on your Facebook messenger you might like of a long key bridge catch. Maybe we'll bump into you another year, I can see us coming down at least once every winter again.

[@InshorePursuitFL]

Now I have to plan a trip to the keys lol. Good things! Is that Slammer a 3500 with 40 lb braid?

[@dillonfishing]

Yessir.

[@InshorePursuitFL]

@@dillonfishing Nice man I actually have the same exact reel. Have it spooled with 20 but it’s such a compact metal reel for a 3500 with 30 lbs of drag. Might suit me to put at least 30 lb braid on it

[@nickgeorge2638]

Do what I did, move here 🦈🦈🦈🐟🐟🐟😂😂😂 I moved here 2 years ago from Philly, love to bridge fish, but I have a boat also, but I bridge fish about 3 times a week, cause I don't have anyone here to go on the boat with, it's hard for me 1 man, my wife doesn't go unless the water is smooth, if you guys ever want to with me just let me know, keep them rods bent 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣👍

[@CoogiKeith]

Nice my boy

[@Abyssty565]

What location is that? I have been trying to figure out everyday

[@jeffo9024]

Nice video and those sharks can be a pain in the ass…

[@nickgeorge2638]

I like catching them 🦈🦈🦈 I live in Marathon, keys Sharks are a blast for me

[@cyh4031]

Sounded like it was much more stress than enjoyment fishing off the bridge.

[@dillonfishing]

Peace on earth

[@NickOnTheWater]

Yo dillon, how much do you typically pay per night/per week for your stays? Any recommendations? Did a weekend in the keys last year and now want to go full send and bring my kayak for two weeks this year

[@dillonfishing]

Typically I just truck camp which is free.

[@Rodentfisherman]

I would definitely beef up the tackle.

[@NoNORADon911]

Dam.... 🦈

[@robertnewman4072]

Those yellowjacks are superb

[@thomle4415]

what is the address of this bridge

[@lilnormals]

"cmon, cmon, you dont wanna die"💀

[@fmafieldmediaascension9220]

Did ole boy just rage quit? 😂 Na... I'm JK. I can empathize with the frustration. Keep up the solid content. Definitely worth the sub. 👍🏾

[@dillonfishing]

🤙

[@elgato9445]

Dillon vs sharks. Dillon won this round. Hey...any snook on the docket for this trip? Nice cobia..

[@dillonfishing]

Maybe a snook or two. I actually don’t remember lol. Thanks for watching 🤙

[@Skolmann]

Shrimp will catch you small fish 99% of the time. Bring a Sabiki rig and jig up all the live bait you want. If you truly want to have some fun, live line a blue runner under a balloon.FYI, catching cobia off a bridge in the Keys is not uncommon.

[@joesmith-or3wx]

Great ocean fish catch. You know your ocean fishing 🎣

[@River_Legends]

My favorite fishing spot was ruined too 😢

[@esdavid-vg9ub]

great video but i dont know i always go there and there nothing

[@Chris-nm9qb]

Im just wondering the whole time, what if you fall into the water? Is it possible to survive that height? Are there possibilities to get back on land or atleast up on one of the pillars? And what about the sharks, would they pose a threat to a human in there?

[@Foodforestculture]

Old comment but its really not that high 20-30 ft tops. You would definitely survive the initial fall if you went clean into the water. The problem is the current is usually ripping through here very fast and the pilings are high off the water, not to mention these massive bull sharks that are attracted to a large splash hitting the water. You would probably only be able to climb on one of those pilings if you were an excellent swimmer and athlete!

[@Chris-nm9qb]

@@Foodforestculture Cant believe its been a whole year since I watched this video

[@jayflorida6993]

I am a native of Key West third generation . Growing up diving , commercial fishing. Also a guide in the upper and lower keys over 40 years. Well Jersey boy I hate to break it too you there are not that many SHARKS in the area of the bridges. I believe you are finding that our toothy cude are your sharks. Also Jew fish eating your catch. Just the same at least you are enjoying your fishing exploits. Yes there are a sharks here , mostly on the flats and deeper waters.

[@nickgeorge2638]

But you can clearly see the Bull sharks in the video, sometimes 2 at a time, but maybe the one's not caught on camera might be cudas and Goliaths???

[@ssal8703]

I’m wondering why you slam the fish on the concrete like that?

[@driftless1870]

Fished near there from kayaks on an incoming tide a few years ago. Won’t be doing that ever again. And folks believe that sharks are endangered, the corals are all bleached and oceans are boiling. A good trip to the keys will prove otherwise.

[@abbykako]

Bro you have to handle your fish better, especially ones your throwing back. Don’t let them hit the ground like that

[@solidtangent9953]

Next time the sharks are like that just pick up and move down you’ll be fine next time .

[@mikegrochowski3919]

Yo, I’m driving down to the keys in a few weeks from MA for some fishing. Wanna meet up?

[@dillonfishing]

Ahhh, I’m back in NJ now.

[@yunqsaito27]

Trash fish are the best fish to eat im sure they are just slept on for now

[@anthonyserrano9029]

Nice action there. What bridge is it ?

[@davidpaul9705]

Link up with key west water man!

[@dillonfishing]

He’s dope

[@evadamelio3604]

you did good at explaining everything but how do you not get sharked w love -jmoney swoooool

[@johnny_fins]

also gonna be in islamorada from march 1-april 1 with my flats boat. dm-ed you

[@aimeecorrales2735]

Long key bridge is no SECRET.Everybody fishes it and I've seen lots of people keep undersized fish and out of season too. Sharksvare the tax collectors and its fun to try to get a legal mutton in befor they strike. Tight lines and screaming drags to you.

[@aimeecorrales2735]

I'll be completely honest with everyone that reads thus. When something I enjoy or have fun at becomes or feels like WORK it's time for me to STOP and find another hobby. In DADE COUNTY we use to hunt dove and quail but it's gotten so BAD not only the laws but the YAHOOS that buy a SHOTGUN and think it's OK to just go and shoot it.Ive seen two people get hit with bird shot and although they lived it wasn't pretty.🤕 So now I don't hunt anymore and I've thought about selling my guns but I can't do it. In case I leave this place on day.

[@mrflako5514]

when you have videos that are windy like this one just do a voice-over on them makes for a better video ;D

[@TomB1236]

What is the address of this bridge?

[@nickgeorge2638]

It's called long key bridge, in Layton, Florida keys, about 15 Miles before you get to Marathon, or 15 Miles south of islamorada FL, in the keys

[@TomB1236]

@@nickgeorge2638 thank you!!

[@davidkavetsky2377]

I would throw a knocker rig myself

[@anthonylee6322]

No powered vehicles unless it's a handicap scooter. Fines are $$$

[@CoogiKeith]

Oh snap good to know

[@WarofAges258]

😂😂😂

[@darnelltobar9726]

Don't throw the fish where you caught it, then does exactly that and fed the shark!🤦🏾‍♂😂😂

[@petercoyne8300]

Bro just waving that knife about. Lucky your not in the uk of the police drive past you would be going to jail 😂

[@dillonfishing]

Land of the free 🇺🇸

[@zachdillon275]

Dude you have my last name and that’s how I spell it

[@dillonfishing]

🔥 twinnem

[@NFiltr8Red]

God damn I hate bait fishing.

[@ericd1906]

Don't throw it back where the sharks are

[@kevinsantos7957]

SOUTH JERSEY.. OK..

[@user-ev5qi5jm3g]

הלוואי והיה לנו מקום כזה מושלם בישראל

[@jamesdelaney3797]

Do yourself a favor, Islamorada, Robbies, or Marathon, pay the $100 , and go on the charter boat. You will notice the difference immediately.

[@mitchellbarrios4972]

Tax Season!!!

[@ExquisiteTouch.M.M.P]

Next time bring some bigger gear. Catch the trouble making sharks . Even that much more fun than these little guys

[@Op4Grunt0311]

No such thing as trash fish only trash chefs

[@dillonfishing]

I’m a trash chef confirmed

[@Op4Grunt0311]

@@dillonfishing we’re always evolving as chefs bro

[@christophersmith5485]

Just don’t chum

[@jackbarnum9110]

🤣

[@ashgocrazy1157]

I live 5 hours

[@tylerm0089]

Im kind of getting "afraid" vibes by you fishing off a bridge with cars flying by, while thinking if you fell into the water how would you begin to get help, esp, with all the big bull shark that are known to be aggressive, just wouldn't recommend unexperienced ppl do this by themselves

[@edgu71eg]

I have about 6 spots that havre been ruined due to KZbinrs I hate y'all 💀

[@huckfin1100]

Not doing those fish any favors dropping them from that height only to be stunned then eaten, NO FAVORS !

[@evanpapp2712]

The sharks don't mind

[@Opticheli]

Didn’t he say in the beginning of the video don’t throw them back where you caught them and proceeds to do it ????

[@evadamelio3604]

sick cobia brotha shooop-jmoney

[@robertlosasso4222]

That Striper you have in your cover picture is now illegal.

[@dillonhastings8438]

Like that name

[@halilcelaj8657]

Please ride your plays were fishing

[@robertlosasso4222]

Your telling things that most people have known before you were born .