This Fish Jumped in the Kayak - Kayak Fishing for Crazy Canal Tarpon

Hey Fishaholic's, hope you enjoyed this video! I was hopeing to film, edit, and post a series of videos from this past week but it was really tough fishing and fortunately enough went down to the Florida Keys to have some better action on the water! Thanks for watching and be sure to Like and Subscribe for more videos!
Tight Lines,
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[@Paclove72810]

I’m a musician, but I love to fish. Tarpon are like trout meets bass. They are awesome!

[@CeeCast]

Woke up to a new Fishaholic video? Great start to my Sunday!

[@paulciervo8534]

Hey man, I really enjoy your videos. Maybe this a shot in the dark, but you should do a series (like you did with the keys) with Skinner. You both are from the northeast, fish Florida this time of the year, and have your products with J and H tackle. It would be cool to have two cameras going with various view points in similar locations.

[@augustd6637]

Would spend money for this to happen honestly haha would be awesome

[@ChristianGustafson]

Cheering for the fly rod on this one. Brook trout on an Adams #20.

[@FishAholicTV]

Haha I tried! I’ll break the fly rod out in the coming days and see what I can catch

[@RandomGuyIAm]

I love you and your videos! I have been binge watching all you videos for the past week or so, and omg I am addicted

[@pfestate]

Donkey Jack! Ha. Winter blues set in here in NY. Thanks for sharing the sun and fun from FL..

[@musicsbest9290]

yeeeess new episode from rich ive been waiting for a new vid so bad

[@jarlveni2684]

Awesome video man!! You inspired me to start kayak fishing!!

[@PaulsMom]

Hey man! I appreciate the videos and dedication. You do fish hard bro. I haven't been doing so well this month myself. Rock on bro

[@michaelcohen2345]

You never fail to get the best footage rich

[@Jadesfishing]

This was a sick video! glad I found your channel keep up the great work!

[@adamsmith3996]

Nice job bud . Your getting on some big fish on this trip.

[@MarvinDSancho2011]

always great content ! some good fishing out in Florida.

[@charliepugh9436]

I just saw the ending of your video. Thanks for letting the big fellow go.

[@JDMvsMuscle]

amazing as always

[@connormarschall3370]

January fishing is tough! And youre doing pretty well. I am excited for my 1 month trip to Tarpon Springs this summer

[@supervisorone5960]

Great catch awesome jack

[@cfv704]

Another delicious episode

[@robertdiehl1281]

Well done dude…this whole video. Great action on light tackle tarpon and getting that big o’l jack in the boat on light tackle was fantastic to watch. Very cool stuff.

[@FishAholicTV]

Thanks Robert, glad you enjoyed!!! Tight Lines!

[@iangreenberg5101]

Epic trips/footage man. Wow

[@Sisikomedi]

the pull is great, greetings from Indonesia🇮🇩

[@UniverseOfAtoms]

Wow, what a beauty jack. Awesome colors.

[@FishAholicTV]

Yeah they get really cool and colored up in the river!

[@Sheenasalesthriftytreasures]

Great video enjoyed watching 👍🏻

[@alexhendrick8288]

Hell yeah with the flyrod!

[@JayDrizzy_]

Dude I love your videos I watch them all the time

[@FishAholicTV]

Thanks bro for tuning in!! Really glad to hear!

[@happymethehappyone8300]

I Am A Native Floridian & Fished Most Of My Life,, But Unfortunately I Would Become Fully Disabled & In Constant Pain About 10+ Years Ago Now,, So I Hope You Don't Mind Me Living/Fishing Through You Now..Lol.

[@FunkyFishingTV]

perfect spot for when its too windy in the keys! Love the action!!!

[@FishAholicTV]

Yeah exactly, the wind picked up a little in the afternoon but was a pretty calm day. So the gnats were terrible hence the reason for the pants and long socks.

[@FunkyFishingTV]

@@FishAholicTV Im always wearing long pants and long sleeves shirts for that reason when yaking .Learned my lesson up in long island with flying insects everywhere at sunrise. Pair it with a Boonie hat and no need for sun tan lotion either in that hot Florida sun "full protection"

[@petermavus4131]

Nice 👍 getting ON the TarpON

[@GoofyFlan]

Ahhhh. This video helped with my being depressed from being unable to fish UNTIL, the part where the BAIT you used to catch that Jack is BIGGER than most of the fish I catch. ~~SMDH~~

[@happymethehappyone8300]

No Matter The Size,, A Silver King (Tarpon) Fights Like Crazy & Is Such A Beautiful Fish

[@FishAholicTV]

Yeah exactly! 🤙🏻

[@saltwaterjacksfishing]

Makes me want move to Florida!! Nice video!! Been fishing up in SC on the Wando where you've fished in the past!!

[@FishAholicTV]

Thanks Jack! The Wando is a one of my favorite places up there to fish. Probably will be up there in the Spring for a little.

[@toddpainter3721]

Killer vid rich

[@sandreoni1]

Great stuff, as usual. Beastly Jax

[@adamc.outdoor488]

Nice to watching you from Philippines

[@reptileosu3578]

Key West Kayak Fishing would be proud!

[@Markitman]

the amazing floryda, the size of the tarpon fish is very large, the first fish catch is probably the largest size for Indonesian tarpon. i like it

[@commonsense3890]

I'm sure there's a lot of people who have the itch to get into tight lines, catch and release, that keeps the stocks UP and able to reproduce for the next generations , there's nothing like being hooked on fishing, and doing it safely, responsibly @ the blitz will be back.

[@elshaddaiangler7934]

Super Bro good catch 👏

[@jacobcouchoutdoors9229]

Saw so many finicky snook today, in schools of mullet! Some were easily pushing 30-40 + lbs was a great outing no success other than a small jack and lost two blues. Great video though brotha those were some intense tarpon catches 🤙💪 tight lines y’all

[@FishAholicTV]

Yeah they can be that way. The days we caught the two big Tarpon we had them busting around us all day and they would not even sniff a live mullet. Tight Lines Jacob 🤙🏻

[@katigasfishingtv]

Nice catch

[@MrAscroggin]

That was amazing, I would love to catch some tarpon and a jack that big. Maybe on our next trip to Florida, still debating on moving to Southeast Florida or Eastern Tennessee in 2yrs.

[@FishAholicTV]

Nice, well life is short. Don’t be afraid to make take the jump! Tight Lines!

[@cluelessjunk2808]

Did you end up moving

[@aaronk4310]

Good job .

[@bigjoefishing4068]

Good stuff, looks like good fishing weather. Doesn't look too hot down there.

[@FishAholicTV]

It was a little hot in those canals without the wind and wearing pants. The gnats were so bad in the AM I had to wear pants and long sleeves

[@bigjoefishing4068]

@@FishAholicTV ah, yeah bugs do suck especially if it's that humid swampy Temps. It's only supposed to be a high of 10 degrees here in Connecticut tomorrow so I am envious lol.

[@Joe-xi6pn]

I’ve been waiting for a video rich 😒🤣🤣🤣

[@badvibes501]

Watching all the way from Belize! Hope you can visit my country one day.

[@FishAholicTV]

Wow that’s cool! Would love to do some more traveling soon!

[@mikemaglupay5255]

Nc fish happy new year sir

[@richdunn9774]

Real elusive creatures Rich!😂😂😂

[@katigasfishingtv]

Wow amazing fullsupport from palawan

[@korbacgfishing3146]

Super

[@memeduck2734]

can't wait till spring to fish because the ice in Latvia is meters thick so we cant fish ...gonna buy a new rod soon and ill be watching your videos and fishing at the same time

[@FishAholicTV]

Wow that’s crazy. Stay warm up there and hopefully Spring comes soon!

[@leighblocks1175]

Thr kayak rentals around Islamorado are super affordable for Hobie mirage drives. Last I looked, it was like $250 a week for a 10 footer.

[@bl8221]

Hey man , just an observation.. Are you aware that tarpon gulp air and are not always busting bait or feeding on the surface.. the use the air to help them control there positioning in the water column .. cool vid .. looks like fun as always..

[@nicholasbowie5660]

Just went to the Keys for the first time last week, Tarpon were plentiful but super finicky

[@michaelcosta6550]

Hell yeah love the flyrod! You should do a vid on a cinderworm hatch w the flyrod.

[@FishAholicTV]

Yeah that would be cool if I’m up in New England for that.

[@michaelcosta6550]

@@FishAholicTV potters pond, that feeds into snug harbor, in May, mid to end if may, its temperature sensitive. Clouser minnows will work fine while waiting for the worms as the schoolies will be piled in there.

[@rolandojaimot8419]

Your Videos are awesome, thanks for sharing. Question for you what year is your Kayak?

[@lucianolourenzo384]

Amigo como é bom ver seus vídeos pra me e uma terapia gosto muito muito mesmo..sou fan de kayaki..qeria muito compra um hobby mas ainda não dar..um dia quem sabe Deus..

[@timothytanner29]

Went to Key Largo last summer for the first time and hooked a tarpon on an artificial shrimp. I had the same thing happen it jumped right in my kayak lol

[@FishAholicTV]

Haha yeah I feel like it almost happens every time I try to catch them 😆

[@crazyglue33]

Rich, where did you rent the kayak from? Am in keys looking to fish and try some of your lures out! Thx!

[@commonsense3890]

I'm stuck up in the North, ice fishing is all that's available, and I'm too old to freeze on the ice , 4 tilts, bucket of shiners, I wish I was 30 year's younger, but it seems like a long wait for those salt water fish to return, unless I get on a cod party boat, it's 20 ° and I enjoy watching your videos, it takes away from the boardum , and the 3 to 4 month WAIT # NARRAGANSETT BAY TO BLOCK ISLAND @ THEY WILL RETURN ..

[@bradsaunders5367]

I'm up your way too in the upper bay. Last few years there have been great holdover stripers action starting late February on the Palmer River.

[@XPphySc]

Yoo what’s up my guy

[@nyewang]

feel like a weedless fluke in those grass cannels would kill it.

[@nickyeli4484]

hey i’m a huge fan of your videos wondering what pound braid do you use

[@FishAholicTV]

10lb on the lighter rod in the canal. Link in the description to the braid I was using. For the small tarpon you can use some light stuff believe it or not. At night I was using 20lb with a 60lb leader for medium size tarpon like 40 to 50” if you anticipate catching bigger I would use 40 or 50lb braid and a 100lb plus leader for night fishing with plugs. Bait fishing in the day is a different story for the bigger fish. Typically 50 or 60lb Fluoro and a circle hook with your bait.

[@ethantruong3819]

“The tarpon go up and bust and go back back down”

[@ImToooLegit]

Rich I am moving from northeast to Charleston, how excited should I be

[@fishingexplorationeastcoas1346]

👍

[@dodinurzaman4338]

Hai bro i'm from indonesia a like you

[@TBCyakAlan]

Always watch the vids, but how come no video of the night fishin?

[@paulrudolph6119]

Fly rods 🤣🤣🤣

[@joelhocker911]

Just curious, in your keys videoes, where did u get your wading shoes/boots from?

[@leighblocks1175]

Wait, on the description, it says the leader was braid, but the line was mono? Is that backwards? Tarpon are super spooky, so it would be wild if braid leader worked in daytime.

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

Hey rich how far down the keys would I have to go to get into some tarpon?? I live in Sarasota on the west coast of Florida but am thinking of driving down to get on some tarpon. Never caught one actually!!! And I live next right near anna maria island, the tarpon magnet in the spring and summer!!! Obviously you don't have to give away your location if ya don't want to. Another great video my man💪🤟🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@FishAholicTV]

Key Largo to Key West all have Tarpon. Even up by me in Stuart there are Tarpon to be caught. You just have to know where to look. But going to the keys definitely increases your chances. Any bridge or channel in the keys at night typically will have Tarpon.

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

@@FishAholicTV tarpon all the way up to Stuart in January!!! That's awesome. Maybe I'll just drive straight across state. Thanks rich 💪🤟🇺🇸

[@iangreenberg5101]

They call them angel fish when there small like that. I never had a big one but caught plenty of those size when I stayed in Clearwater area 15 years ago escaping the long Island winter. All we did was cast a live shrimp and let it sink. Sea trout also would bite. Then sheepshead when those wouldn't bite. One evening a guy next to me caught a huge black drum in a canal just like that.

[@FishAholicTV]

Nice, sounds like a good time! Everything loves shrimp down here

[@bradyzink614]

Hey I have a question for everyone. Ive getting into saltwater recently and I’m not sure how to tie a leader line. I’m used to bass fishing where you tie directly to the main line. Do you need a swivel or some specific knot for the leader?

[@aaronhendry2868]

Tie directly to the main line. I like to use a double uni or an Alberto knot. Super easy to tie just watch some videos on it.

[@Obxhatman]

I use a Spro Swivel on the main line which is 10 lb mono Stren, then I use Flourocarbon line 20 lb test , about 2 feet to 3 feet or so. Then I tie on to that with a half ounce jig head. You might wonder why I use mono on my main line and not braid. Braid will eat the plastic up on your eyelets badly. I also like the feel of mono , I may not have instant hook sets , but I gain the flex of mono , provides a better feel to if the fish is nibbling or if he picks it up and carries it and I actually feel like I do not overset hooks and pull them away from the fish or out of the mouth often. Usually I pull back , I got a fish and it stays on. I fish mainly for speckled trout and they have paper mouths and will tear easily , drum are durable , can set on them easily without worry but the same baits are used for both. I use Gulp almost religiously , and a popping cork set up is always rigged up , if I'm in 4 foot of water , I use about 2 to 3 foot of flourocarbon under the cork with a jig head and gulp, work it like a popping bug. Its crazy effective.

[@G1990man]

Double uni is a easy strong knot to learn I’d say

[@FishAholicTV]

Hey Brady, I would look up an Albright knot or double uni, and you can use a barrel swivel if you want to. Which in that case I would tie a Palomar Knot with the braid to the one side and a improve clinch or single uni knot to the other side.

[@TheRustedHook]

Pillaging the nursery...

[@christopherhalada3591]

Matt looks like he's from Jersey

[@PeaceIsBetter]

Which Lefty Kreh video was that casting from?

[@pei4168]

Hi , What camera are you using for your video?

[@camoshap4329999]

those juveniles are so easy on fly lol

[@marzluti1023]

What kind of pliers are you using ?

[@reecepopkin2725]

You should go to islamorada

[@swlures9108]

What fly rod were you using? I really want to get one and need some advice

[@FishAholicTV]

10wt Sage with a Islander LA 4.5

[@derpyplatypus1172]

Where are you doing charters out of?

[@marvincaliforniafishing.7279]

Ey this is marvin from California. I been waiting for you to see if you can give some information about your kayak. Please. I trying to buy one but I don't know what is the best for Ocean fishing in California. I have experienced in wood cayuco is español. I am from honduras 🇭🇳 center America so please reply to me and advise what is the save kayak to Ocean fishing please

[@kennybrown1121]

What part of the keys do you fish??

[@eddymartinez1574]

Would you take a fan to fish?

[@843Landbased]

Why am I super late ?!

[@johndeaton7968]

How does tarpon taste?

[@davidkuperschmid5274]

Why so quick to net? Enjoy the battle.

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Love it man! I have a marketing idea for ya if interested

[@ashleymurray5632]

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[@fletchernunnenkamp5666]

What’s up fish aholica what are my friends name Jayden said his dad who is your brother I just wanted to see if that was true because I thought that was pretty cool

[@johndeaton7968]

Go ducks

[@tonymckay1462]

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[@paytongott5306]

why did u set the hook with a circle hook u goon

[@professor4x4]