Fishing ABANDONED Island When The SHERIFF Showed Up!

Fishing ABANDONED Island When The SHERIFF Showed Up!
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[@rticle15]

"We've had trouble with kids spraypainting and partying, so we are going to stop that by bothering adults who are clearly not doing any of that." There's never a call to sift through a citizen's things unless a crime is afoot.

[@arribaficationwineho32]

What is there to spray paint?

[@donaldscalfer3840]

Although I'm not that good of a fisherman, I have been blessed to take my grandson with me. although we don't catch much we always clean up other people's trash. I may not teach him to be a great fisherman but I know I'm teaching him to be a good human being!

[@BeardedBrad92]

That’s better than being a good fisherman!

[@davep153]

Appreciate the time on your filming. Thanks for cleaning up after people. I carry a couple of bags with me just for that reason. More trash than fish some days😢

[@genecollier113]

Hi Brad, If you are still looking for a large Tarpon, I will share what I know. I fished for many years with Billy Rabito SR ( professional guide). He won several Tarpon tournaments over the years. Large Tarpon are found regularly in the Bahia Honda channel under the highway bridge with a boat. You will need a slip anchor with buoy so you can release anchor and chase down large tarpon ( usually in excess of 100 lbs are common). 200 plus come from this area. Best bait by far if you can catch them or buy them are live crabs about 5-6 inches.. Cut claws off and hook in corner with large circle hook. Carolina rig with sturdy leader or sufficient weight to get off surface with current. Let crab drift under bridge, set bail and put rod in holder. Do not have to wait long. Best time is in the evening with moving tide. Once Tarpon is hooked it will run hard and fast jumping as well. ( remember to bow to Tarpon when they jump or they will spit hook!) Release anchor and chase as you reel in line. Be prepared to fight for at least 30 minutes as these fish this size are amazingly strong. Touching the leader is considered a catch. If you cant get crabs, live mullet, pinfish and blue runners work but not as good as crabs. Good luck, Gene

[@willcordelo9582]

Gene, Thank you for spending your time to educate many fishermen who would be thrilled just to hook and get a few jumps from a Tarpon, much less bring them to leader. I wanted to point out that your advice doesn't just apply to the keys or that particular spot. I live in Clearwater, and that is exactly how we fish for them at the Sunshine Skyway, Gandy, and the Howard Franklin Bridges! All are bridges that span Tampa Bay!

[@bikingmomma524]

You sir are a true teacher and gentleman. You are willing to give knowledge freely to improve another, instead of hoarding knowledge and allowing it to die. There will be enough fish in the sea even if you teach someone else the tips and tricks you know so they can be successful too. Thank you.

[@davewylie654]

Nothing beats a small blue crab for them you are spot on

[@miamiwax5504]

Any tips for muttons at Bahia Honda?

[@keywestdonor6954]

@@miamiwax5504. Mutton’s at Bahia Honda,,, Bull Sharks Love Them,,,, Good Luck,,,,,

[@92656trw]

Only FWC can check fishing licenses. That deputy violated your rights by searching your stuff. That was a straight up 4th Amendment violation.

[@billkaldem5099]

You expect honesty from them?

[@walkerlacorte6203]

​@billkaldem5099 we don't expect honesty but we do expect them to uphold the oath to the constitution and our rights as American citizens that they chose to take for their job.

[@joshzarbaugh]

Fun fact, In Florida You are not required to show your fishing license to any cop other than FWC. "who fails to produce a recreational license, state-issued identification card or driver license indicating possession of a recreational license, permit, or authorization number at the request of a commission law enforcement officer commits a violation of the law." * Notice how it says commission officer not commissioned officer.

[@jamessmith-hs7if]

The deputy is supposed to call FWC. He went beyond his scope of work.

[@charlesellis792]

100% but they don't care about whats right

[@mikepalmer2219]

How do you know this? Are you a lawyer?

[@charlesellis792]

@@mikepalmer2219 because to be a game warden is much more training and certifications.

[@mouradchahine1960]

I enjoy watching your videos, especially when you have your family involved. Great job. God bless.

[@iancaen2977]

I know flip flops are the "shoes du jour" in the Keys, but around those rocks, I'd want something a bit more substantial. But to each his own...

[@erikgeleta593]

A sheriff has NO legal right to ask you for your fishing license cause he is not a Federal Officer ! Learn your laws!

[@arribaficationwineho32]

But is refusal a source of contention for local deputies? Can they arrest you for lack of compliance?

[@DaRaw1]

Brad thank you for picking that trash up people need to understand it's a blessing to get to fish in clean water. As far as the cops go all us anglers been there👍👍

[@flapjackson6077]

Cool fishing trip! I love Cruz’s tee shirt! 🤙

[@CGLFishing]

Brad starting to look big! The gym is doing you good man!

[@ironmonkey4o8]

One of my pet peeves is people littering the fishing spots!! City had to close a levee that was my go to spot for years just because idiots would dump their trash and abandon cars on the farmer's side. Thanks for doing your part. 👍

[@TheSousZoo]

Great video, as always, and great shirt on Cruz!

[@johnstoutenburg7163]

Its good to watch a fisherman who eats the fish! Respect bro!

[@fishfulthinkingfishing]

Bonnet head shark and black tip sharks are very commonly ate around Charleston and when they are fried up they are delicious! I cut ‘em up into bite size pieces and fry them like nuggets. Cornmeal, salt, pepper. Can’t go wrong! Awesome video dude!

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

I caught a small bonnethead a few years back and we soaked in in saltwater in the fridge overnight then cut it into nuggets and fried it with Zatarain's fish fry. It was delicious. Shout out to my man for catching him on the Tranx 400 (at least I'm pretty sure that's what that was). That's my go to!

[@airdenver248]

Bonnet Head blackened was the bomb!

[@shanegilchrist1441]

Nice little spot you had there, beautiful place to fish

[@paulbond474]

In Trinidad & Tobago bake and shark is national dish Fry shark in a fried naan bread hot pepper sauce and salad It’s outstanding !!!!!!!!

[@davep153]

That eel was so cool,would have been fun to see and feed.😀

[@garywarren2856]

Great video. Looks like a great time

[@ianlauhon8760]

Just got home from a good morning creek fishing and we were saying the same thing an empty pop can or water bottle or worm tub ain't to hard to throw away! Laziness sucks!

[@stansmith7118]

Thanks Brad, big fan.

[@jasonshumake777]

We used to eat a lot of sharks when I was stationed in NC. We would just cut it into steaks like tuna then we would skin each steak and grill it with butter. It always came out excellent

[@leem6011]

Sheriff officers in Florida are not authorized to check and nor require you to present your fishing licenses.

[@92656trw]

Nor can they search your stuff.

[@billkaldem5099]

Also it’s perfectly legal to open carry while hunting, fishing or camping and going to and from

[@user-ot9ms6vx8h]

Don't know much about it but scraping barnacle from the bridge posts on the Sky Way attracts tarpon near St. Pete along to the Sarasota end. Might get you a big one. Great luck Brad 👍😄👍

[@billmontgomery2523]

I made several trips to fish and dive the keys back in the late sixties and early seventies. What a different place it was back then. I miss it and the (relatively) few people who inhabited it in those days

[@1spiralout]

I wouldn't consider some guy digging through my stuff without my permission a "really cool guy"

[@Xcerptshow]

Cops in FL arent legally able to check fishing licenses. It is only an authority of their wildlife officers. If it isnt posted he would have a hard time justifying kicking you out. Cop is just "fishing" for other violations...

[@DJMflpanhandle]

Looks like a great group of friends or family not sure 1 in the same a great trip

[@joycejudd5109]

my mother used to love smoked shark. she didn't get it often, but when she did...she loved it.

[@cesarbefishing5909]

Was some good fishing at the island👍🏾

[@StompinDirt]

Great video brother! I like to eat bonnet head sharks, they are delicious!

[@joejoerobinson8724]

Call video Man, I love the keys. I’ll never forget the day. I hooked into a 4 foot tarpon he jumped. It is dancing, spit the hook, but it was epic.

[@elijohn549]

Love me some bonnet head and black tip! Love to marinate in raspberry vinaigrette with buttermilk overnight then deep fry nuggets :) gotta use Dano’s in the batter!

[@boatsail1]

You guys are so nice.

[@GULF2BAY]

They keys are one of my favorite places to go. We just got back from there. It’s a great fishery. We were able to get on some good fish.

[@abdrahmanabdullah3113]

Awesome family

[@mrmarkthompson2361]

Sending Your Video To My Friend Who Loves Fishing, Former Coast Guard, Now In Massachusetts On Coast. I'am In Virginia & Fish In The Chesapeake Bay. Been Fishing In Florida At Hutchinson Island, Catch Snook & Spinnaker Shark. Thanks For Cleaning Beach Trash. I Hate People That Leave Their Cans, Bottles Behind. Glass Bottles Break & People Get Massive Foot Wounds. Maybe One Day They Will Step On Broken Glass & Get Their Foot Cut Wide Open. Maybe They Will Then Learn. Sincerely Mr. T.

[@rramy9689]

Hey Brad, I'm originally from Trinidad where a day at the beach must include one of our national dishes: shark and bake. It's seasoned fried shark with various condiments including spicy garlic mayo on "bake" which is like fried bread. I live in Toronto Canada but still make this once a month...it's that good! I'd share a pic if I could but not sure if I can do that here. In any case look it up and give it a shot, it's guaranteed to be a big hit with your viewers! Tight lines buddy!

[@edwardpreston9129]

Bake and shark at Richards in Maracas Bay I hope someday to browse the condiments and sample all the wonderful tastes while walking under the palms and listening to the pans being played

[@OG_BiggusDickus]

Spicy garlic mayo sounds freaking amazing, but love garlic, I like pickled garlic too if you like garlic it's something worth trying out.

[@kentspangler3401]

Enjoy watching y’all fishing especially with kids! Great content! Don’t you think swimming around an area where he’s cleaning shark or anything, is a bad idea?

[@williammathews6603]

at that house was a hotspot till da po po run yall off! shark good..good vid..be safe..

[@FarrisOusman]

Very cool

[@brianh.5727]

Great Video! If I could make a suggestion try brining the shark fillet in the fridge for an hour or more. 👍

[@edwardpreston9129]

Brad . Mike Davis from Jettyrocksfishing does a lot of shark fishing and has several videos on keeping and preparing sharks for the table

[@Naplesfrank154]

Hello Brad, did you know that the sheriffs department has no authority at all to ask to see your fishing license. In Florida the only agency that can ask you for your license is FWC. Figured you’d like to know that for future reference. Great video, I didn’t know that bonnet head sharks were edible.

[@richardotero2376]

If u dont show the cops ur papers. They will call the Rangers, and u will get life without parole. They are mean if u go that way. Nope!

[@T4CO1776]

@@richardotero2376 There is no way in hell the cops are that corrupt in Florida... And if that ever happened, the person could have easily got a lawyer to sue. lawyers would be lining up to fight their case!

[@southtexasfishingfam3436]

Nice lil jack .. man that shark n snapper you cooked up made me hungry

[@BrassHammer]

They are not lazy, they are disrespectful.

[@how3fish]

I've had blacktip and mako before and your right need to bled it asap !

[@madhatter2465]

The Man With The Badge And Gun We Call Them Here In NYC Tyrants! And They Are Not Here To Be Freinds With Us. Nice Jack You Caught, Great Video!

[@willcordelo9582]

Hey Brad, I really enjoy your channel. I have a quick question. I noticed you are using a blue line. Is that braid? If so, what type. I was trying to find that color in the original Power Pro, but had no luck. I haven't tried the newer V2 Power Pro but haven't heard good things about it for spinning reels. What's your take?

[@Gohendo]

That boy flipped in the water, he's all knees and elbows!

[@williamchandler2494]

Great channel.

[@DagoatMarcus]

I’m happy I got a chance to meet the best KZbinr

[@egatrucker]

Good job on policing the thrash whenever you pick up be careful never know the dirty people have on the hands gloves have a blessed fishing days

[@qaannat]

best way to cook bonnet head shark is you bleed it and prep it like you did, soak in milk for 30 minutes, dry it off, rub with spices, wrap it in tin foil with butter and crushed garlic cloves, then wedge it onto the engine block and drive to the next location about 15-20 minutes away. Shark will be straight. Do not forget to get it out of there and eat it tho, or your car will STINK the next day.

[@bikingmomma524]

This gave me a real chuckle.

[@biglock]

Pretty sure we were down in the Keys at the same time. Couldn't find live shrimp anywhere... still caught some keeper Pompano and snappers on frozen shrimp.

[@DJMflpanhandle]

Don’t listen to Brant he will get you arrested

[@toolmanboston]

Does a Sheriff Deputy have jurisdiction to ask for your fishing license? I thought only Fish and Wildlife Commission Officers could impose/ask for that and check your fish for legal size?

[@jackbelk8527]

Black Tips are great. Only eat behind the dorsal fin.

[@stancarden7011]

I've eaten bonnet head shark. I just chunked it up and fried it, soaked in a little Franks original hot sauce for a couple hours. It is good but I prefer black tip. The texture of the bonnet head is a little off for a fish but is still tasty.

[@Oscarallknowing]

I know you guys are from out of state, but I find it interesting that you throw your fish scraps in the water and then have that young kid jump in with all those Bull sharks ! Be careful in Fl waters

[@miamifishingpipo]

Hi Brad this is Pipo. I remember since 1971 I used to fish anywhere in Miami shores and catch fish and shrimp. Not anymore. The keys are heading the same direction. It’s full of no fishing signs and no vehicles allow in the area. They force you to go a bridge or in a boat. This is the results of people littering and not picking up the trash after done fishing. But not always the case. Lots of low income people that can not afford a boat or pay for a trip, are force to stay home and not able to find a spot from shore to be able to fish. I do lots of shore fishing with the grandkids and wife, but every year it gets harder to find a save spot to do it. I know you know the rules but there are lots of people out there that keep ilegal fish cause they are ignorant or think that they won’t get caught. It’s just a matter of time. I love your videos . Maybe one day my vids will be as good as yours. Tide lines. Miami fishing Pipo

[@davewylie654]

I have lived in the Keys for 20 years bro and all the land is private anymore and the biggest problem is people trashing anywhere its ok to fish. They keep undersized fish and leave trash everywhere it doesn't help our cause

[@miamiwax5504]

They closed down card sound because people left if filthy

[@steveanderson2881]

That extra test on the shark meat was it's piss!!! You guys are shark piss!!!! Hahaha!!!

[@wendellwelker5576]

Brad I caught a 4 foot bonnet wade fishing the flats back in 2001 we rubbed the filets down with butter and put bout 10 different spices and baked it delish

[@johnholmes6897]

Man do i miss being down there catching everything!

[@Jagdpantherl]

bonnet head done savichi is really good

[@Robs300mag]

Yeah as others have mentioned, I also soak my shark steaks in milk overnight, then grill them with garlic butter , Montreal steak seasoning, meat flakes off , delicious!

[@BeardedBrad92]

Gonna have to try that next time!

[@johnholmes6897]

Biggest Tarpon i ever caught was under the bridge between Summerland and Big Pine key i think . Def next to summerland though

[@michaellovelace8995]

Man that look like a fun day😎

[@charlesachinelli3857]

Grilled very good

[@Mikesroadtrip-ec5kp]

You should look up my friend. Captain Randy Towe. He is in Islamorada. He is even well known for making Customer Rod's. He has a little KZbin channel he tried to start. But he is so busy.

[@konstantinivanov1986]

Buttermilk or regular milk overnight is the way to go. I've eaten stake from a big shark that is way more potent than the small ones after marinating and it is good.

[@markroberts4475]

For the shark you have to use either All purpose flour an wash the meat or used fresh squeeze lime they taste good fry or grill it a big Trinidad food dish 😋..

[@unorec1983]

Grilled bonnet head with a little butter and garlic

[@robgover8341]

I am not even sure a sheriff’s deputy is supposed to be playing like a game warden.

[@michaeltaylor4984]

They aren't. Around here, they have to call fish and game to check licenses

[@jefferyjunkin9808]

He was just looking for something to mess with you about.

[@testickles8834]

oddly enough, in Missouri, they just intergraded Water Patrol into the HWY Dept. Now the road pirates can play real pirates.

[@michaeltaylor4984]

Sheriff didn't want you fishing his spot.

[@billkaldem5099]

Exactly

[@JayB-bq7hh]

Somebody in that house loves whiskey ................LOL

[@stevemschmitt]

I love bonnetheads. I grilled mine on a gas grill, and basted with lemon juice.

[@phatbastard]

Brad, on bonnethead and blacktip, we dispatch with a hammer to the skull, gut as soon as it stops moving, ice thoroughly. I prep it by cutting into cubes, beer batter, and deep fry. Served to a bunch of people, including non-fish eaters, and everyone loves it.

[@jamesschmidt7759]

New to channel...from San Antonio, TX. Y'all come here for some alligator gar fishing.

[@texoutlaw1732]

If you will massage the filets under running water until there are no more bubbles all of ammonia taste and smell is gone. If deep frying thin pieces are best.

[@RedlineOutdoors]

Man the sheriff is working y’all over

[@dudebro87]

Love shark. Especially grilled. Taste like crab

[@johnmarschalk1977]

10 man charter caught 2 about 4 ft, not bonnethead. Didn't gut or bleed. Filets were good. some of the better fish I've eaten. Just played them on a grill basted w butter and lemon juice.

[@noblestsavage1742]

hi Brad, over here in the uk what we do with those little sharks is either skin then as soon as we kill them or soak them overnight in salt water. we call it rock salmon.

[@crazyk9754]

Police or sheriff deputies don’t have the authority to check your fishing license. Only FWC can, but not your ID.

[@ChainsawSquirrel]

grilled shark steaks are the bomb, yall need to try the shark smoked , and amberjack is the bomb smoked

[@dalexdalex]

I've just discovered your channel and subscribed immediately because I like what you are posting!

[@ryan198787]

Sharks good. I've eaten black tip, bonnet head and hammer (before jan. 2012). I've cooked them different ways. I'm the oven and fried. Out of in spaghetti and made a sandwich. You have to gut the shark when you first catch it or you risk the meat tasting bad. You did mention that 👍

[@hef-outdoors2116]

just got everyone to try dogfish and they couldn't believe how good it was.

[@chrisn.a.6151]

bonnet head tastes great blackened. still not as good as black tip though

[@chuckmurphy3058]

Blackened Bonnet head hits. Kinda like redfish when they are 30+

[@donaldassard67]

Do you have rental information for the place you stayed at for the Keys series your doing?

[@CarlosRivera-iy9xw]

Great video Brad.., what mobile apps do you use?

[@michaeltaylor4984]

Shark is good eats

[@rickwagner666]

Hey Brad , an FYI . There are only 3 sharks that have a bladder , the rest urinate through the skin . Thrasher , Mako & Great white are those 3 .

[@chuckmurphy3058]

I need to take a trip south.

[@robsycko]

The extra care would be to dispatch the shark as soon as posible