First Swordfish Deep Dropping Floyds Wall | Catch N Cook

[@MrBojem3a]

The only gripe I have with this reel is the weight, but that goes with the size of the reel kzbin.infoUgkxM68VkfsQhHaabDce1IwOCXuvumcpbZ_k . I brought this salmon fishing up in Oswego, NY. I coupled it with a Cabela's Whuppin Stick. I had no problem pulling in a 14lb salmon. I will probably use this for surf fishing this summer and downgrade to a 3500 series Battle II next salmon season to save my wrists. All of the operations are butter smooth and the bail is nice and thick and has a solid flip to it. Everything about this reel is sturdy and strong. The drag system held up to the salmon and was also super smooth. I did use a scale to set the drag properly before going out to the river and this worked out tremendously. A bunch of other guys on the river would hook up and snap almost immediately. Just because you have a good drag system doesn't do anything if you don't set it correctly.

[@rammyfishing5295]

I like how your videos are lengthy and doesn't have so many cuts in it. It really gives the viewers a more realistic experience to dive into.

[@jdfflats1]

The fact that you are able to this daily makes you blessed but the fact that you did this alone makes you great. Congrats to you

[@jeremyf2870]

Done it by yourself. That’s what matters. I know it’s two years later but I just watched this and I am pumped. Congratulations

[@jeanicebarnett4130]

I just loved this video. I saw you wearing life preserver and felt comfortable UNTIL I saw you leave the console, motor in gear to ck out the dolphins. I'm not your mother but i want to put you on restriction!! Ahhh hahaha, kieko, PLEASE be careful, I'm a middle aged female, owner of my 3rd boat and I just adore you. I just LOVE your charisma and enthusiasm, that sail fish had to taste delicious. Keep those videos coming. Knife brand that (Deer meat for dinner) uses is Silver Stag. Ck it out, Robert Arrington can hook you up. You are a beautiful spirit.

[@armandocamejo9490]

Love this guy, I don’t say this lightly I don’t follow to many but his video are so clear and clean ..god bless you your love for finishing is contagious

[@doctoredable]

Your excitement at 29:03, 29:27 and 30:01 was priceless. Congrats on that awesome catch. The small ones taste the best and have the least mercury.

[@doctoredable]

Just click on the times highlighted in blue if you want to hear the excitement. Well worth the clicks.

[@rickyw.2631]

This dude is blessed, Out there alone, First time ever deep dropping, First sword ever, Exactly 47 inches, Gets everything on camera!

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

The power of researching =) Spent about 2-3 weeks researching before going out on this trip heh

[@JoeRoberts-ru9op]

@john doe Fish and Game also watches KZbin, and checks facebook. I read about someone getting fined in North Carolina for keeping a Bull Red drum because they posted pictures on facebook in their backyard.

[@Brock_Landers]

@@JoeRoberts-ru9op That's pretty dumb...lmao

[@WornDownSaint]

john doe absolutely correct... short by AT LEAST 6 inches, but probably 8..

[@onedeep160]

@john doe he measured it even told us how long it has to be and how to measure it

[@Ken-xm1rf]

I have watched dozens of daytime swordfish videos. This is the best ever! Your excitement is contagious. Sometimes everything goes right.

[@LennyC621]

Still after 3 years this is one of my favorite videos on KZbin. I leave for the Keys tomorrow and every trip down I revisit this video to get me hyped. I owe a majority of my success in fishing the Keys to Heiko and Captain Dan.

[@TheRuffusMD]

what a great video....and you have the photos to prove it .. now you can go to bass proshops and get yoreself a bunch of sword fish flags to fly and throw the others back in the ocean to grow up... i was getting all excited with you ...

[@johnlukasik8045]

Mission Accomplished !!! And you didn't need any help ! I'm so happy for you ! Now that you broke the ice, TIME TO BREAK THE RECORD !!! GOOD LUCK HEIKO !

[@GettingBentWithBo]

Excitement level 10 on those dolphins! My 4 year old would have reacted the same way. LOL

[@robinmiles8947]

This guy seems truly happy he doesn't need pot or beer he is a happy soul. Wish more people could be like this guy!

[@billyjax844]

Your enthusiasm and how you do your channel has made you my absolute favorite person too watch. Keep up the great shows brother.

[@jttraina4516]

Congratulations, the way you were fighting him in the last few minutes, it was reminiscent of "THE OLD MAN AND THER SEA".

[@Lando1214]

Had to go back to this video after watching your most recent video with Capt. Dan. Yep, I'm glad I did! It was just as freaking awesome as the first time I watched it! Get it, Heiko!!

[@nickscherrey4558]

New favorite YT fishing channel. Bro I love it the details, the effort, the enthusiasm it’s all there which makes for a great KZbin bonding experience plus by the end of it I’m starving ;)

[@RuyGuy]

Been watching fishing videos on KZbin for a good 7 years, I found you today and you by far have the best content! Holy shit! I love that you're not all over edited with a ton of B-roll music, but rather you're about the fishing. Not hating on b-roll etc, I just prefer most of fishing videos to be fishin'!

[@omarjohnston658]

Ye n

[@jamesbaskins6351]

My thoughts too

[@calsnoboarder]

Great video... nice to see fishermen who not only have a passion for fishing, but also for preservation of wildlife (scooping up that balloon was a class move!)... The glee and excitement you displayed throughout is the reason I am subscribing to your channel!

[@michaelnazerian]

Never smiled so much for another fisherman. Good work man that sound of pure excitement is priceless! Hopefully next time you’ll catch a 100 incher! Hard work payed off for sure!

[@hawaiiandan2758]

Aloha bruddah Heiko, we'll all remember this trip foa eva too! Mahalo foa sharing

[@loganferguson517]

I love how you show the features of the bottom and the depth that you're fishing in on the gps

[@lostjackson]

That was so cool. really enjoyed watching you catch that fish. GOOD Job,,,,,,,

[@michaelschou6845]

My dad listened to you daily!!! Can I please speak to you? He just died is like to pay you to captain a ship for us to spread his ashes

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Email me: [e-mail]

[@twenty22hotz75]

Also love it when you get excited

[@jerryadams5401]

Love your adventures. Am concerned about you doing all this alone. But I'd have no chance to enjoy such excursions without you. Thank you so much.

[@RichieLott]

Nice work for a solo maiden run.. Wow. Tense moments when you can't tell if he's still hooked up.. Makes it worth every minute.. congrats on your first sword Heiko!

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Yea want to start going after some real trophies. Might as well if you have the HMS heh! Will be doing a patch reef video later this week that I think you'll enjoy. You guys change the logo on the site? Shoot me an email

[@RichieLott]

Yeah, finally Dana did something productive.. (JK obviously!) OK, yeah I'll definitely do that buddy. Talk to you tomorrow. Nice work again.. That's a stellar achievement! Fish on, rock on!

[@eddierack]

I'll be down in islamorada for a couple weeks after Christmas. Hoping to get a sword too. Great job. I'll be referencing this video. How deep?

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

1400 ft I was in. Let me know if you get one

[@MrBrymstond]

Electric reel and all, what a fight!

[@Ekbergarna]

That exciteness over those dolphins hahaha I just adore and love that mood your on when your out fishing!

[@JPasquariello09]

I remember what that pure elation felt like and I consider myself truly blessed to have been a part of catching hundreds nf billfish and to this day each one gets my heart pounding. I havent read all the comments and am sure there are people giving you grief "online" but I guess they all were experts their first trip off the dock. Keep doing what you're doing and congrats on your first sword!!! Pretty work :)

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

thanks man, it's one heck of a rush! I'm already dreaming about hooking into another monster out there

[@brawlst]

That by far is the BEST sword fishing video I have ever seen. Perhaps the best fishing video. Very exciting. Reminds me of the movie, “The Old Man and the Sea”. Ernest Hemingway’s epic battle between man and beast, but in this battle you are the winner!!!!!!

[@johndoebro9724]

great job bro so happy u got one had to be tough by ur self cant even think how satisfied u prob were keep up great work on videos

[@TheCriminalViolin]

My first thought when you had that Swordfish at the surface was that you'd better be ready for it to decide to joyride underneath the boat haha. Even being an Oregonian, I know the risky business of trying to land a super strong and high energy fish like a Sword, Sail or Marlin, whether it's by oneself or with another person. Some of the most feisty and strong fish out there. Congrats on achieving one of the most difficult things to do by yourself fishing!

[@Fishermanjuice22]

Congratu-f-in-lations!! AWESOME! It’s a big risk to take going out 30 miles, to deep drop somewhere you’ve never been, to try and catch a fish you’ve never caught, without someone who has done it along with you to show you how it’s done, and you were successful!!! You could have burned a lot of gas, lost a big sinker, and lost a whole day for nothing. But you got what you were after! Way to go!

[@theladdersoflife2244]

Hell yes, my friend. I've been watching fishing vids all day. This one takes the cake. I literally screamed YES and clapped for you from my couch when you boated it. My girlfriend was just as excited. Congratulations. Something you'll never forget for the rest of your life. Btw, I'm generally a solo fisherman and hunter myself. Your channel really inspires me. Keep up the good work.

[@BiggBaddVVolf]

So happy to see you're still doing what you love! I hope to have my own boat within a year. Learning so much from watching all your videos 👍

[@redandgoldfan3869]

Congratulations on the sword fish! Thanks for making and sharing these videos.

[@jerryadams5401]

Congrats on your first swordfish! WTG! Loved this video! TX so much. You give me the chance to enjoy an experience that I'm physically unable to enjoy. Nice fish!

[@allanreager3306]

Best fishing video ever on KZbin man, you don't post all that other bullshit and talking, just real fishing

[@bradclaywell9806]

Awesome video , I was rooting for ya ! Congratulations!

[@ericmartin4560]

You’ve come a long way😂😂😂 good thing is you never stop having fun thru ups and downs, keep it up.

[@DarronSmithBahamianMillionaire]

No you weren't imagining it, you really had your fish! LOL Congrats!

[@h4l414]

Great episode! This is why we do this crazy hobby. Take care

[@libertywilly2417]

After spending 12 hours yesterday in the 30 degree snot catching cod and sea bass I appreciate the ride you took me on to the big blue cyrstal 🤙clear waters

[@mrdiazjr27]

Love this video my man..so genuine in your excitement..it’s nice to see..you did a great job out there by yourself..u earned my subscription ..

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

thanks man!

[@gomadoe]

what a great video! Love you’re excitement!

[@kevinsloan3019]

great video your enthusiasm is contagous be safe out there!!!!

[@dougbrown7714]

This may be my favorite KZbin vid of all time. Epic. Great work Heiko!!!

[@Vibrotronic]

That’s amazing you landed that by yourself!

[@jerryadams5401]

Super video. Fantastic fish for eating. Wish I had seen it earlier than August 2019. Love your enthusiast reaction upon landing this beautiful fish. Keep it up. A little music during filleting might be good, not sure. Love your work, Heiko.

[@t-dogg-kilrroy5943]

Just happened to run across your channel, love the videos, love your enthusiasm, love the way you explain everything. Thank you for keeping the love of fishing alive.

[@phyx5395]

i love this guys enthusiasm

[@doranjackson5792]

Heiko I was watching your video's yesterday at work and left without closing utube came in the morning I here this voice I'm think what the heck is that @ 9:20 ...LOL

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Someone might think you're watching som kinky stuff! Haha

[@MarkBosler850]

Please take this advice as constructive. First congrats on the fish but please learn more about sword fishing before you attempt again especially going by yourself. If that fish would have been any size you could have seriously been injured with all that line in the boat around your hands and feet. Don’t ever grab a sword bill with your bare hand while bringing it the boat. There are great videos from Boobytrap, RJ Boyle and others on how to do it the safe and proper way. Again congrats and be careful out there because it only takes a second to change your life.

[@gomigman5936]

Mark Bosier - Well said. Safety is paramount when you're out offshore and by yourself. Things happen very quickly.

[@disboifishing6419]

Jack Mechac why would you ever cut the like on a swordfish that's a terrible thing to do

[@JoeRoberts-ru9op]

Agree, don't go offshore alone.

[@Brock_Landers]

@@JoeRoberts-ru9op Agreed. Why would anyone ever want to go offshore by themselves? I wish I had a boat big enough to go offshore. Shit, I wish I had a boat period.

[@claritin62]

Charles Gusto Jr. We learn from our mistakes but I give him a thumbs up for catching his first swordie. Calling him a fucking idiot is kinda hard core don’t you think?

[@reelguy8856]

Damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn you gotem! That is still only bucket list. Will try this coming year for one. Great job solo... I thought you were going to lose him for a minute. Keep them coming!

[@floridafishingcouple8246]

So I am sitting in the airport at Logan International in Boston waiting for my plane to get home and freezing my butt off when I see you uploaded the Swordfish video. I think I was just as excited as you were when I saw that fish break water! Once again, AWESOME catch! My only regret is I wasn’t in town to pick up some fresh steaks to put on my grill when you made the offer. Can’t wait to get back out on the water after the holiday’s. Have very Merry Christmas and a excellent fishing New Years! D & E

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Merry christmas Dan!!! We'll have to go out and deep drop sometime after the holidays!

[@PurposePlastics]

Great video! Really enjoying your content, just subscribed. A couple tips, use a wind on leader, so you can reel fish to the rod tip. Leadering any sword fish would make me nervous. Please be safe. As others have said, if that were a big nasty, you would want a harpoon with a basket of rope, and a much larger beefier gaff. Also when dropping keep the boat in gear, it's a bit more complicated than that but it will help reduce tangles. Good luck

[@PurposePlastics]

When using a windon you still crimp your bait and about 5ft of mono to the end of it. The trick becomes unclipping the weight as it comes up, so you can reel the rest of the way. Hope it helps a little

[@philip956]

Hahahaha so hyped for some dolphin 🐬 action.

[@BarryAdams777]

Great video & what an awesome adventure!!! You should’ve saved the swordfish’s bill, tho. Makes a cool mount & conversation piece.

[@Davysgravy]

Congratulations Watching this is better than anything on TV 👍👍 Awesome

[@Gladesboy4life]

I get butterflies watchin these videos. helps me cope with not being out there myself

[@ohitslit]

Congrats my bro,Awesome fish heiko and man this vid was intense! 🐟

[@SeanCooper1987]

Nice work on getting your first sword. Def like your ambition to research, try, and keep trying til you figure it out! Definitely invest in a good harpoon. Makes end game much safer and easier. Check out skurge of the sea...they make an awesome quality one! Also would be awesome to see the video when you smoke some of the swordfish. I use my smoker quite a bit and have been trying more and more fish.

[@bridgettwilliams6329]

Wicked catch dude! Good job.

[@BuckRaeder]

Best up and coming Florida fishing channel by far. I bet that boat with the red cover and twin Merc's hauls ass too.

[@petermyers479]

If catching Swordfish was easy, everyone would be doing it. Good effort. Keep fishing for them.

[@hawaiianadventurefishing8079]

Good job my bother. Nice catch what suprized me you handle that fish very good by yourself nice hope two see more like it aloha God bless.

[@paulvsalas]

Congratulations on the nice swordfish. Awesome video!

[@bjornberger1558]

this is definitely the funniest thing thing I have ever seen

[@nc1454]

This video was epic!!!! Awesome job landing that sword solo.

[@jorgemikelisful]

Love it ,all the videos ,,cheers to u boy, I'm fishing in the keys too thanks very enjoyable videos

[@chaseammirata7064]

Great job. New fresh KZbin I have been looking for.

[@MrChuck2001]

Great video Heiko! Hopefully you read the comments about safety. Stay safe.

[@adammcgeorge3538]

Congrats on your first sword, that leadering was intense! I’m still after my first sword and hope he is about the size of yours. Who would want to mess we a huge beast for their first sword?not me!

[@mikefurtek8991]

Great videos. Your excitement at catching this fish was great. Fresh sword is great grilled and you can cook it medium rare and it will eat better. Cooked too long and it can be dry. Beautiful fish. Sword Makes great ceviche as well. Thank you again , love your vids.

[@michaelmin2904]

Congratulation! How exciting!!! BOOM! Big fan with you everyday adventures. Wow, I'm so stoked for you!!

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Thanks Man!

[@outdoordoc1971]

Awesome job! Congratulations they’ll only get bigger!

[@twenty22hotz75]

I love watching your catch and cook video's

[@tino2510]

great video. Well done doing all of it alone .

[@samuelcruz7773]

That is awesome Heiko! Great catch!

[@lewandlo]

I`m like this guy is going to loose it for sure and then he finally gets it in the boat ..I`m WOOO HOOO .Way to go man...

[@JeffGoering]

Great job on that swordfish. I love your videos. Keep up the great content!

[@jonathanjones2950]

Good job on the swordie solo

[@ScottRoseFishing]

Fantastic job man, pulling that off on your first go is no easy feat. Amazing looking meat too!

[@pauldambrose8969]

You my Brother are living the dream..👍🍺

[@johnkester5926]

Any size sailfish /swordfish would make me happy!

[@detectivemikevarnado7515]

If I lived in the Keys you can bet I would take you up on getting a bit of sword fish for my supper. If Louisiana wasn't so far I would come get it tonight! Great videos. Keep'm coming. Sweet.

[@FlintHillCatfishing]

Bro....great channel! New sub here. Your excitement and adventurous spirit are contagious! I was starving by the end of the video. Going downstairs now to eat something.

[@ITSME-ln1wg]

Hey brother, great videos! I'm planning to visit South Florida in the near future and your videos were the main decision maker.

[@evjak94]

Haha I like your video!they are so real and funny cause you're being your self.Don't change dude....subscribed.

[@jwallwhitworth2011]

Best video ever. I like the long detailed videos like this one. Keep it up man.

[@minigun1917]

Great video man keep up the great work

[@col.billkilgore4341]

Wonderfull and Amazing video! This guy is very cool 👍

[@robertgallinal793]

I like the sound on 9:48

[@jeffmckinsey8769]

I envy you please keep posting videos everyday you will get me through this winter lol.

[@minafady3084]

I love your videos man..Thumbs up from Montreal.

[@bluewater_1142]

First off, CONGRATS on the sword man ! So glad I found your channel. Not enough good offshore content on KZbin imo. Keep doing your thing. Thanks for showing the battery setup. Is there gas in that can near the battery ? Maybe I'm just too cautious if theres such a thing lol. Scott Martin just had a video in which his batteries caught on fire. Not going to lie, once you reached for the gaff I immediately started to try and measure the fish in my head lmao.

[@johnthekiwi1601]

Congrats mate! I like your vids enough to hope that is the last time you go it alone out there with 300 lb leader under your feet. A flying head gaff might be nice too. Maybe you can get one at WWS in Islamorada while you're buying a Rapala knife? They are pretty good value.

[@StreetbeatDesigns67]

"There's the dock I caught the ladyfish from, and I don't really wanna talk about that" LOL

[@Karter.1]

Can you be my friend please