Dropping Shrimp for HUGE FISH at Hathaway Bridge - Panama City Beach Kayak Fishing

[@pizzamon795]

Looks like fun 👍👍👍

[@mikearnspiger9715]

i am loving those shoes!!! They need to be sponsoring you cause they are looking good on you man!!!!

[@TheLawlessTide]

What shoes? Lol.

[@jtjt4827]

I’m gonna ask a dumb question simply because I don’t know. When you drop that sinker, does it go all the way to the bottom? Do you let it sit there or do you like bounce it and stuff. I just wanna learn and I don’t have any friends that fish. Thanks.

[@TheLawlessTide]

You let it go to the bottom the reel up a little so it doesn't get hung up.

[@jtjt4827]

@@TheLawlessTide thanks dude. I just wanna say I caught some fish!!

[@HazyIPA15]

Serious question as I’m new to salt water. why do you such light gear? Wouldn’t heavier rods and steel leaders help?

[@TheLawlessTide]

The lighter the gear the more bites you get. But you lose more fish. If you use a steel leader at the bridge about the only thing you're gonna hook is sharks.

[@gman221412]

Welcome to the PDL life! Caught my first king from my Sportsman PDL 106 last week out in Navarre! Hope we can link up sometime. Great video man!

[@TheLawlessTide]

Congrats on the king Garret!

[@torrionsmith4229]

The big ones that got away possibly big black drum ?

[@TheLawlessTide]

Probably, one of them felt like maybe a big grouper possibly.

[@Jameshunts]

How deep is it around the pilings? Was trying to see your fish finder but wouldn’t tell

[@TheLawlessTide]

It gets close to 50 feet deep in spots.

[@RianeBoullie]

Usually anywhere from 30 to 50 feet

[@usacycling5949]

4:20 the fish loves you with all that food you gave them

[@TheLawlessTide]

Yeah a little donation to the fish gods😂

[@ryancrocker5609]

Try using small shiners or pins. Your really smart using 20lb leader with a #1 circle hook. Shiners and pin fish keep the sallies off the hook. Hook your live bait through the nose.

[@TheLawlessTide]

Thanks for the tip, I'll try it for sure.

[@ryancrocker5609]

@@TheLawlessTide I use this all the time and limit on snapper in 1.5hrs. However, you can hook up on Grouper or large Snook sometimes. I caught a 16" & 18" Gray snapper one day. Thanks for sharing your tips also. I learn alot from you too. I'm located on the east coast south of Vero Beach. There's no reefs close to shore here so I spend all my time on flats and bridges.

[@jenmclernon9249]

It handles really well and is very easy to deal with. I have not found a reason to complain about it at all. Best bang for your buck.

[@sethscott4211]

Those grips come with a rope on them for a reason lol. Wish you could have got one of those big fish up to see what they were

[@TheLawlessTide]

Next time!

[@donnastormer9652]

If you adjust your drag, more efficient, you won’t have as many problems with Rod, breaking and losing fish! I love Shimano Vanford 2500! It will handle about anything! My biggest fish was a 56 inch gar at the dam and I take it salmon fishing in Alaska when I go. I use it for all inshore fishing here. My biggest redfish was 43 inches my biggest trout 36 the real holds up super well under a lot of abuse. I fish with 8 pound braid and 15 pound Flora carbon on the G Loomis, 6 1/2 foot medium fast NRX . It’s the perfect size for me in my kayak. A good drag system on your reel is equally as important as the rod and reel itself for sure. Thanks for the video it was fun to watch !

[@EzzeFun]

Where do you get live shrimp around here? Tried squid and dead shrimp under the bridge but didn’t get anything but Pinfish lol

[@TheLawlessTide]

I usually get mine at Bay Baits at the foot of 331 Bridge. If I am in PCB then I usually go to Bay Breeze Bait and Tackle.

[@joshuabacon9495]

Just got a new Hobie, let me know if you need the buddy system here in PCB!

[@TheLawlessTide]

Thanks, congrats on the new yak!

[@surfsidefishingandoutdoors]

Next time you're out this way... look me up ill float and fish with ya!

[@scottehmann7147]

I have the same kayak. The Salty is awesome! I love mine! Tight lines Brother!

[@TheLawlessTide]

Thanks Scott.

[@prestond8087]

Man are you from Panama city Holly cat I just moved here from Colorado and have no idea how to fish saltwater any tips would be helpful idk how to use lures just bait fishing thx and just followed you

[@TheLawlessTide]

Thanks for watching. I have videos that cover everything you asked about, so just look through my library of videos and you should be able to find the info.

[@prestond8087]

@@TheLawlessTide cool will do thxs again

[@Bard_Thorhallssen]

The fish at 11:08 is a soapfish. They call em that because if you touch em and rub your hands together it is just like soap!

[@bussinwithpoppy9960]

awww maaan good stuff brotha

[@TheLawlessTide]

Thanks!

[@chrisbailey8877]

Tues I was fishing in my Hobie PA17 off Legion Park near sunset. Was pretty slow and had my rod in a holder. Next moment entire rod was gone and zipping across the bay. Gone is my $250 Penn Spinfisher VI and my favorite St Croix rod. I would take a broken rod versus the entire thing gone!

[@TheLawlessTide]

Yeah but yours makes a better story!

[@chrisbailey8877]

@@TheLawlessTide BTW saw you filling up with gas on Tue afternoon by Bay Baits. New trailer looked nice. I also saw you Wed morning early heading west on 30A. Mentioned to the guys at Bay Baits that I follow you and got one of your stickers on my Engel bait box now! Thanks!

[@TheLawlessTide]

Awesome man, thanks for watching!

[@EzzeFun]

Something stole my rod today too but at that bridge, it was gone in a second

[@TheLawlessTide]

Oh damn!

[@ianwells6278]

Not sure if anyone answered you but at 11:20 that is a mottled soap fish not edible

[@freshsaltyfries5078]

Great fishing! How do you like salty pdl? I considering getting one for California beaches and lakes fishing.

[@TheSirensLog]

😂 Niceeee!

[@TheLawlessTide]

Thanks

[@shinyanakajima5190]

Is there a spot in PCB that rents out these fishing kayaks?

[@TheLawlessTide]

Im not sure about PCB, I Know in Santa Rosa Beach that Bay Baits rents fishing kayaks.

[@mahsusirul3088]

Very good friends

[@TheLawlessTide]

Thanks!

[@robberryman]

That PDL drive is pretty nice, isn’t it?

[@TheLawlessTide]

Love it!

[@LLDWITHJ]

One of my favorite spots to fish in town in PC.

[@kellettthomas9176]

Such a realistic trip. Loved the jigging hookup!

[@TheLawlessTide]

Thanks man!

[@bmak114]

i love that setup for inshore fishing in this area, except for the bridge fishing. i bring my lighter offshore rod (30 lb braid with plenty of mono leader). Heavier setup so i can drag a bigger fish out of the structure. Also 10-20 ft of mono leader thats rated a littled under 30 so that a snag will be guaranteed to save my braid

[@TheLawlessTide]

I used my heavier setup that day with 30lb braid and 30lb fluoro leader and nothing would bite it. I definitely agree the longer leader would've helped. Thanks for watching.

[@bmak114]

@@TheLawlessTide I made that comment before getting to that part of the video lol. So i did not ever think a heavier setup would be harder to get hits with for murky bridge fishing. i just assumed the bridges i fish at dont have any fish lol

[@TheLawlessTide]

Water was really clear that day.

[@Triple-HHH-Honeybee-Farm]

Love that you don't edit all the mishaps out keep the real fishing Vido show by the way how do you like the prop drive compared to the fin drive?

[@TheLawlessTide]

I am really loving the new drive so far.

[@ElijahGoodman-h3h]

What pound string are you using

[@dwightschrute7225]

shows some more Alligator Point and Legion Park fishing. That is the areas I fish most when I am visiting family and its always cool to see new tips

[@TheLawlessTide]

I will get over that way soon.

[@BigBaitPosse]

Dang, what a heartbreaker around 8 minutes..those fish know how to get away and use that structure to their advantage. Dang rod breakers too.. Hows the old town working out?? You look comfortable in it.

[@TheLawlessTide]

I love it so far, I'm getting used to the instant reverse and it's awesome! Thanks.

[@wesleytomlinson87]

Heavier line maybe?

[@johndyer9232]

“Lost a ton of shrimp there.” Probably not the cheapest way to live chum.

[@ernestjordan7056]

Another Great video Sean. My Yak build is nearing completion, hopefully I will be hook-in and cook-in soon. Keep up the good fight man!!

[@TheLawlessTide]

Thanks Ernest!

[@denverhoughton5187]

Love the videos, I am a new subscriber. I’ll be in Santa Rosa beach at the beginning of June visiting family, I have access to kayaks and am trying to get out and do some fishing in the bay for reds or even going out off shore a bit to some reefs. Would love some recommended general areas / set ups for that time of year if you wouldn’t mind. Also, we have access to a bay boat in Destin thru a family friend. I don’t know anything about salt water fishing, so any advice helps! Thanks, looking forward to more good content coming from this channel.

[@TheLawlessTide]

Any of the grass flats in choctawhatchee should be producing redfish and trout in June. I like paddletails and suspending twitch baits that time of year in the bay.

[@TheLawlessTide]

I have several videos out that show launches and areas to fish, just look under this playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLzJX9PBiluUJKE4OT5ZPXgaNpcifMb6iK

[@liljam770]

Great video as always brother! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@TheLawlessTide]

Thanks Andrew!

[@williegreen8867]

Would love to link up with anyone in the area been to a few spots just know it’s fun with ppl

[@gatormc4838]

Just a suggestion...measure your rod to 12" and make a mark. That way you will always have a way to measure them. For your next video, can you help me find my spinncaster handle on Mexico Beach? I found my broken 2 piece rod, lol.

[@TheLawlessTide]

😂😂😂

[@officerkrupke4966]

Try back reeling bigger fish. Tighten drag so it wont slip, than release lever. Give line by reeling backwards under pressure. Try it once. I never trust a drag system.

[@Roisbro]

Is it live shrimp?

[@TheLawlessTide]

Yes

[@Roisbro]

Ok thanks

[@altie40]

This guy is blowing me. That close to the bridge is nothing but boss grouper. I know pulled 1 out because I had the right tackle. I'm from Georgia, and I know they live there. Come on, man, step your game up.😊😊

[@TheLawlessTide]

😂😂😂

[@706bassin8]

Awesome video keep it up! make sure your drag is looser🤣

[@TheLawlessTide]

Thanks!

[@surfsidefishingandoutdoors]

I believe there is a massive grouper that lives around that third piling.... I was spooled there last year 5000sz reel with dragged locked, couldn't stop her..

[@TheLawlessTide]

Yeah I've been freight trained there several times.

[@KHtally]

Cool video brother but honestly saw the breaks coming. IMHO too small line and that live/bottom rig too light.

[@TheLawlessTide]

I switched to my heavier rig for a while and didn't get a single bite with it, that's why it wasn't in the video. Switched back to the lighter rig and instant bites. I would rather get bites and risk losing a fish than go heavier and risk no bites. That's just my personal preference though.

[@kevincosgrove7859]

I enjoy your videos…keep up the fight 👍

[@TheLawlessTide]

Thanks Kevin!

[@wegottafishdude]

🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 Awesome stuff dude

[@TheLawlessTide]

Thanks!

[@gabbyduran5143]

good video dawg

[@TheLawlessTide]

Thanks Blabby!

[@twoods_outdoors2590]

Hey man I’m moving down to Panama in 3 months. We should get together and fish some 👍🏽 I’m looking to build my channel

[@stitchlilo01]

Bruh, you need a bigger kayak 😂 Great video!

[@TheLawlessTide]

Lol, thanks

[@kvartekmedia]

Dude I lost it at the Rod break 😂😭😭😭

[@TheLawlessTide]

I wasn't about to take the time to bleep all that out, lol.

[@REPR100]

Did a lot better than I was expecting, hope you bring heavier tackle next time, that was frustrating

[@TheLawlessTide]

It's a catch 22, you go with heavier tackle and your number of bites goes way down.

[@hemi2crazy]

Good fish and looks fun but seems like you’re a little unprepared! That’s why I enjoyed watching this video. Definitely realistic! Most wouldn’t have wanted to post this video. That’s normally how tons of fishing trips go for everyone and they know it.

[@TheLawlessTide]

Thanks man, i always try to keep it real.

[@YakinwithJack]

Pdl for the win

[@TheLawlessTide]

Slow pitch jigging rod takes the loss😂

[@YakinwithJack]

@@TheLawlessTide I didn’t want to bring up the past I know how you Dallas fans are 😂😂

[@TheLawlessTide]

@@YakinwithJack don't hate championship history. You guys got a Super Bowl trophy somewhere.

[@Exe.1k]

holy crap that rod broke with ease you probably ran into a goliath grouper

[@TheLawlessTide]

Yeah, it was massive whatever it was.

[@emanueltidwell6560]

Panama City florida is my favorite city

[@walter992]

Nothing but enjoyment. Your videos are so comical, complete hot mess. Never know what to expect.

[@TheLawlessTide]

Thanks! I think, lol.

[@laborn2fish16]

The way I yelled 'oh noooo!' at the jigging mishap...sorry man!

[@TheLawlessTide]

😂 thanks!

[@seandowning5348]

I’m going to be in Panama beach in August would love to meet up and fish a little bit with you. I’m a bridge, beach, or pier type of fisherman, if that’s ok. Not into kayak fishing. A little to big for that. Hit me back on this and we can figure it out. As always great videos brother!!! 🤙

[@TheLawlessTide]

Thanks Sean, can't make any promises, I'm gonna traveling around Florida in august. But the fish will still be here!

[@andrewshevchuk2062]

what dates? I'm going 14-20

[@seandowning5348]

@@andrewshevchuk2062 18-21 softball tournament

[@stripermanly]

Some big fish in impossible areas to reel in. Next time Bud

[@TheLawlessTide]

I gotta try!

[@sputnik163]

I felt legit pain when I saw the rod break ngl

[@TheLawlessTide]

Yeah, that one hurt lol.

[@carolynd2033]

Soap fish

[@garretsloan5990]

At least you didn’t flip

[@TheLawlessTide]

True

[@inthemeat4841]

Hey man I’ll be out there tomorrow till Sunday afternoon, let’s collab! Check out my video “battling giants from a 10ft kayak” hope to see you out there🤘🏽

[@TheLawlessTide]

Sorry man, got a laundry list of things I gotta do this weekend. Thanks for watching.