Fishing In Florida's Big Bend

Mackerel, white grunts and sea bass, in this video we'll be fishing in Florida's Big Bend area out of Suwannee in the Gulf of Mexico. We started off trolling for Spanish Mackerel, after trolling for about an hour we caught 3 mackerel. We fished a little longer with no luck and decided to do some bottom fishing for Sea Bass. We ran towards Cedar Key about 12 miles and started fishing, as soon as our lines hit the bottom we had fish on. The bottom was solid white grunts, Before we could get to the sea bass we had double header white grunts. We fished for a couple of hours and moved several times but mostly grunts. We did manage to catch a few nice sea bass.
Fishing a little longer we caught a few more fish them headed back to the channel. We had a great day with plenty of action and some good eating fish. #spanishmackerel #seabass #whitegrunts #floridasbigbend #bottomfishing

[@goodnightmunchie]

Let's go a great day of fishing coming right up great way to start my long weekend happy Canada Day to everyone 🙂🐕🇨🇦

[@lisashephard2974]

Happy Canada day to you as well!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We hope you enjoy the video and happy Canada Day to you.

[@lisashephard2974]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoors Thank you so much Sam and Joyce.

[@lindagrant3027]

Every time I tune in you guys are having fun. You go kids! ❤️😊

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We try to enjoy life. Thanks again for watching our videos

[@19jake23]

Sam. When your line gets twisted, take the hook and sweivel off and while tolling or running fairly slow and let the line out and it will untwist itself in the water. I have done this many time and it works great. Keep catching the Mackrel. The best crab trap bait I learned from watching your videos. I watch your videos everyday and never get tired of them. Thank you and Joyce.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, That's what I do, the problem was the swivel went bad, I put a new one on and no problems.

[@michaelsadventures4261]

Have a great weekend and upcoming holiday.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thank you and we hope you also have a great holiday. Thanks for Watching

[@lisashephard2974]

Love watching you two being active and just enjoying life! Another good day out on the water.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks Lisa, your right and Thanks again for Watching our videos

[@lynnsweeney4529]

We loved seeing you guys out enjoying a little fishing. Stay safe, and stay hydrated. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos we so enjoy.😊

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, you're right about being hydrated. That's one of our problems we forget, and we pay for it. Thanks again for watching our videos

[@curtisstewart2190]

Nice bunch of fish. I can't wait to see Ms Joyce cook the grunts and grits😊.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, the grits and grunts video will be published on Wednesday. Thanks again for watching our videos

[@jolawilliams5688]

So happy to see you back in Suwannee. I started watching y’all when the hurricane came thru

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We'll be back to Suwannee more this summer and fall. Thanks again for watching our videos

[@davidmohr1063]

Great fishing video on the grunt fest. Enjoyed the visit today. Stay safe

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, David. I told Joyce to get the bread recipe together for you. She said that there's more to it than just the recipe, and she'll explain it to you. We're looking forward to the package. Thanks again.

[@mikecabe6127]

Enjoyed the good fishing Sam and Joyce!!!!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, and thanks again for watching our videos

[@roseharper5570]

Yes lord, grunts and grits, lots of butter in my grits.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

That's one of my favorites

[@gailsfoodandstuff]

your video would never be too long. my hubby and i enjoy longer videos, to those we sub to, than shorter ones. looking forward to the fish cooking one. 😊

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, Gail. Most of the time, I put the cooking in the video, but this one I thought would be just too long (maybe not). It will be published on Wednesday. Great hearing from you.

[@dianetbailey9185]

The fishing couple❤. Looks a little rolling. Hope you are ok Joyce. Good luck.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're right, we had some swells that day and it was very hot, close to 100°. The swells were getting to Joyce and the heat was getting to me. Thanks for Watching

[@alinchitown7556]

Ah yes Friday night and my favorite couple is doing what they do best luv it, can’t wait to get back east going down to Beaufort SC at the end of July to find our new home yahoo hope to be crabbing, and fishing by next spring at the latest in not sooner. 💙🇺🇸

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

That sounds like a great plan. Thanks again for watching our videos

[@charleshowell7855]

Suwanee is one of my favorite places. Pink mouth grunts definitely make a good fish sandwich.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're right. They're always a good backup. Thanks again for watching our videos

[@billmcmonigle93]

Love sea bass . Used to catch alot of them of the coast of Delaware 😊

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

They're great eating. I used to catch a lot of them when I was a kid in Atlantic City and sell them to the local fish market. Thanks for Watching

[@louiscobb3003]

It's good to see yall again Poppa Sam and Momma Joyce wish I was there I would be happy just to catch them grunts take care till next time

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Glad to hear from you, Grunts make for a great backup fish and they're very good eating. Thanks for watching

[@jamesholbrook7785]

Love you guys. I’m glad you had fun fishing. I always want to watch you trapping or handlining crabs. ❤

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We enjoy crabbing but if you own a boat you have to run it or else you'll have problems and we enjoy it for a change. Thanks again for Watching our videos

[@jamesholbrook7785]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoors it’s all my pleasure 👍

[@roseharper5570]

The sea bass reminds me of fishing in upstate new York when we caught rock bass...

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Rose we're glad we can bring back those memories. It reminds me of when I was a kid and worked on the party boats. I would catch a lot of them and sell them to the local fish market.

[@roseharper5570]

Heyyyyyy guys I'm here..I was sitting and waiting for you guys..let's get going.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Let's go fishing Rose

[@zeldaknight1207]

So much fun watching y'all!❤

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, we're glad you enjoy our videos, Thanks for Watching

[@roseharper5570]

They are very good when they are that size.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're right

[@suzannecrum9702]

Looking forward to the grunts,grits and gab video! Nice catching!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

The grunts and grits are delicious, one of my favorites. Thanks for Watching

[@WickedPinfish]

We had the honor of meeting KZbin celebrities - 'The Old Couple Outdoors', Sam & Joyce, at the Haulover Canal ramp today. Swapped crab/fish stories for a while but the surface of the sun temps got the best of us. Good people! Hope to cross paths with them again. They went home with no crabs today.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, we enjoyed meeting and talking to you guys, and thanks for the crabbing spot tips. You're right about the sun it's been doing us in lately.

[@CHARRIS-pd7gr]

Great video, you both are a joy to watch, can't thank you enough. Waiting for the grunts and grits, i'll try that one

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, the grunts and grits will be up on Wednesday. Thanks again for watching our videos

[@glassontherocks]

My Wife and I are "The Old Couple" from Oregon. We do almost the same thing here. We prospect for gold while fishing. Just found your channel recently. We subscribed.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We're glad you found us and thanks a lot for watching our videos. We used to go out west every winter to Arizona and California, in the desert to prospect for gold and rockhound for semi-precious stones. Thanks again.

[@AlusW.]

Fishing was as hot as the weather! 😂 Looking forward to the Grits & Grunts video!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're right it was about equal fishing in 100° weather. Thanks again for Watching

[@roseharper5570]

I love fresh grunts.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We're making grits and grunts in the next video.

[@roseharper5570]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoors I love this, grunts and grits.

[@terrywebb4563]

Great catch guys. Missed Joyce's cooking part. Have fun as always.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, we decided to put the cooking in the next video because of how long it would be. We'll be making grits and grunts. Thanks for Watching our videos

[@georgeniebergall7074]

Well, it’s good to see you change the pace not that I’m tired of watching you go crabbing but I like to watch you catching CBS you know when I’m from Jersey and Seabass is very popular here they’ve been exceptionally larger this year in Jersey. The flu is very good.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

When I was a kid and working on the party boats in Atlantic City we would load up with sea bass some up to 6lbs. The ones I caught I would sell to the local fish market. I'd like to take my boat back to Jersey and fish some of those wrecks. Thanks for Watching our videos

[@Jerry-sy8rd]

Go for it…it’s not too late for a good weather reminder.

[@paulwelch5570]

Y'all be careful in this heat Mr Sam miss Joyce take her a little nap lol stay safe

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Paul, the heat did us in that day 100°. I had more spots to try but the swells were bothering Joyce so we came in, we still had a great time. Nice hearing from you

[@nolasurmanek7693]

Beautiful day on the water!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

It was a nice day, a little hot (100°) but still nice. Thanks for Watching

[@lathammarek927]

Lets goooo

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We're ready, Thanks again for Watching our videos

[@timhooper6055]

you are top notice great video again love you both

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, we're glad you enjoy our videos

[@grantfoster9099]

the crabs are biting pretty good im setting the traps out monday morning yall did good for few hours of fishing

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks Grant, we wanted to catch more mackerel but the water was dirty and they were small but the big grunts are very good and freeze well. You're allowed 100lbs and we could have caught that many but it was so hot, about 100° we decided to go in and we don't need that many. Good luck with the crabbing and thanks for the report. We'll be back in Mississippi soon. We also have a one day Red Snapper season this year lol.

[@deloriswhite1309]

Hey my friends, nice fish day.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks Deloris and Thanks again for Watching our videos

[@bradtatro8718]

Have Fun...!!!!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, we usually do. Thanks again for Watching our videos

[@colleenmoriarty1309]

I want your travel fishing crabbing life

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We love the outdoors, fishing in particular all our family vacations , when our kids were young, revolved around fishing. Thanks for Watching our videos

[@DonnaH_xs]

So much fun watching you two !! I giggled when Joyce said, "oh I need the Captain!" when the fish swallowed the hook. ~ P.S. Joyce, how is the Mic?! 😉

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We're glad you enjoyed our video. We got a new mic lol. Thanks for watching

[@wallaceknifeworkshomestead]

Good Trip! I would rather have a Grunt than a Red snapper!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

They are great eating. Thanks for watching

[@MyArcturus1]

Awesome video! ❤❤

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks

[@roseharper5570]

The shark is cute.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

When the shark first came up Joyce thought it was a Grouper lol. He was after the little sea bass.

[@karenuntz6514]

Nice catch! 😊

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks and Thanks for Watching

[@willcojak9650]

best wishes

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks and Thanks for Watching our videos

[@MegaBait1616]

👍👍....... Right now the NJ Sea Bass season is Closed smh . Fluking stunk today for some reason .. be well guys MB ..

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

I can't believe they closed Sea Bass. When I worked on the party boats years ago, Sea Bass was mostly what we fished for and porgies, but Sea Bass was what the customers wanted. Thanks again for watching our videos

[@MegaBait1616]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoors , I know right they gave us 3 Fluke 18" and above .. Keep getting south winds cooling the water :-(

[@roseharper5570]

Grunt lady Joyce. 😅

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Joyce loves grunts

[@roseharper5570]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoors me too

[@nolasurmanek7693]

Sea bass is tasty!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're right it's the type of fish everyone likes. Thanks for Watching

[@dianetbailey9185]

I can hear both of you.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We were lucky, the first thing that went was the light on the mic so we thought it wasn't working but it eventually stopped working from the salt water. Thanks for Watching

[@robertgrant957]

🐠🐠🐠 Ft.Pierce

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks again, Robert

[@jimmyfumbanks6081]

And she almost made first mate 😮.

[@jimmyfumbanks6081]

But the application is still active because she found the Seabass.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

She made it, lol. Thanks again for watching our videos

[@THEFIRSTTIMEGARDENER-mp9vv]

Now this day was catching not fishing. Great day guys. Sam, sea bass where your fishing, do they need to be 10" or 12" to be legale? Im heading out this morning to do some crabbing. I ordered some new traps i was telling you about to use on my larger fishing rods. Going to see how they work. Have a great dinner with those fish. Tight lines

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Ed, Sea Bass in the Gulf have to be 10 inches and you're allowed,100lbs. Good luck with the crabbing

[@georgeniebergall7074]

I watched another channel South Florida fishing channel and he catches a type of grunt. He says taste like lobster.

[@Jerry-sy8rd]

Those don’t! Unless you’ve never had lobster😉.

[@georgeniebergall7074]

You don’t change your style of fishing for them go to the artificial mullet made by gulp use the white and you will not get them grunts. You’ll get more Seabass give it a try 3 inch your perfect.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

I'll give it a try but the grunts were thicker than I've ever seen them, I think they ran off the sea bass. The sea bass used to be as thick as the grunts at those spots and they were a lot larger. Thanks again for Watching

[@lesliefleming4359]

Hmmmm. Wonder if you can stop grunts with crabs? Little macaroni salad on the side.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Yes you can and they would be great. Thanks for Watching

[@lesliefleming4359]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoors thanks my friends. maybe someday Joyce will show her macaroni salad recipe. I have mine and my wife has hers. They both stink though I’ve had a good one at a restaurant a couple times.

[@georgeniebergall7074]

Sam, I’m going to buy a house in Venice Florida. I’m gonna have a 34 foot boat catamaran. I wonder if you Joyce would like to come when I’m settled there fishing I’d love to have you let me know.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks George, that's a nice area, you'll enjoy it there, good luck.

[@snookdock]

Pretty sure that was a Cobia following you're grunt 09:40

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're right it is a Cobia, I don't know why shark came out of my mouth. When Joyce heard me she started calling it a shark. I didn't have another rod ready like I usually do and Joyce's was on the bottom and she was taking the video. We're blaming it on the 100° heat lol. Thanks a lot for Watching our videos

[@richardkenae459]

WHAT DOES GRUNT TASTE LIKE THANKYOU FOR THE VIDEO

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

It's very good, has a mild taste like sea bass or snapper. Thanks for Watching our videos

[@richardkenae459]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoors those are 2 of my favorite we dont get snapper up here on long island

[@ogre7909]

That "shark" looks alot like a Cobia.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're right it is a cobia, I don't know why shark came out of my mouth and when Joyce heard me she started calling it a shark, I didn't have another rod ready to throw at him like I usually do. We're blaming the 100° heat lol. Thanks for Watching

[@ogre7909]

The heat will play on your mind. Keep up the great videos

[@Jerry-sy8rd]

The sea bass got decimated many years back by shallow water (20-35’) fish traps. And more deeper. They’ve never come back. Wasn’t uncommon to have DOZENS follow the hooked one(s) up. Two on the hooks and one on the bank sinker. SAD

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're right, that's how it used to be and they are easy to catch in traps. Thanks for Watching

[@lathammarek927]

Are we sure that wasnt a cobia. Sure looked one to me

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

No it was just a small shark, it was acting like a cobia, he wanted to eat that little sea bass. Thanks for Watching our videos

[@herneathabelton1245]

Joyce, were you in the medical field before you retired? ❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

No, she wasn't. we were 19 when we got married, then from age 23 to 72, we worked together at two different businesses I started during that time. Thanks for watching our videos

[@georgeniebergall7074]

I watched another channel South Florida fishing channel and he catches a type of grunt. He says taste like lobster.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

They do catch some different grunts down there but it's too busy for us.