Fishing the Florida Keys on my Jon Boat

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

I still have a lot to learn about the back country here. I've lived in the keys for over 7 years now and I still am learning something new every day!

[@richard_red_64]

Kool beans that the motor didn't leave you stranded. 🤟

[@Manpower-s]

You're doing great nan.. definitely add a Bimini to your johnboat. Some kinda shade system

[@marklowe6488]

Bro let's meet up. I'm around pennycamp all the time on my Jonny and know some awesome snook and trout spots close.

[@loganmaughan7627]

Finally, after all this time! That almost brought a tear to my eye, a story about a man and his boat determined to catch a fish. That was JUICY!

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

JUICYYY

[@saltyran]

Last two videos are the best ones you have put out in a while. I’m not handy but loved seeing you fix the outboard and install the trolling motor. Taking the boat out and doing some simple fishing was even better. Great content!

[@mikemargiolos7145]

This is great Heicos first catch on the Jon boat nice beautiful Florida mangrove trees lol

[@djmjr77]

Look forward to seeing more of these back country vids!!

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Lots to come! Thanks

[@lennartehlers8849]

Heiko, ich habe mich sehr auf dieses Video gefreut! Ich habe auch vor kurzem ein 'Jon Boat' restauriert und habe tolle Ideen von dir bekommen es zu verbessern. Danke! Grüße aus Jacksonville!

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Glad to hear that! Hope you’re having a blast on your boat 🎉

[@fishinmagician81]

Congrats on the maiden voyage and catching the target species, I love my inshore aluminum flats skiff ,that was the best video you have made ,tight lines

[@thatguy_outdoors]

Your Jon boat build inspired me to build my own. I'm glad tonsee you doing more videos with it.

[@dustinhays3205]

excited for the backwater john boat fishing...I think everyone can relate

[@davids251]

The only fishermen I enjoy watching even with no catch at all! Learned a ton from you. Thanks buddy!

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

I appreciate that! Yewww

[@patttyice]

I take my lil dinghy out in Socal with a 3.5 merc. So fun on the small crafts!

[@CoreyEsch]

This reminded me of the old videos you did, solo trip with fish or not the commentary is what makes it

[@kendalcobb367]

Good job brother. Glad you see you happy.

[@bradjones9634]

Dude! This brought back so many great memories. I'm a GenXer and was doing exactly the same thing when I was twelve. Probably with the same outboard like you use. The good old days. Thank you and enjoy!

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

that's awesome! Sounds like some good times

[@keitheads4882]

You are hilarious dude!

[@samuellooper849]

Your the only youtuber who can make barely being able to catch a fish entertaining

[@lloydryan7716]

That was a fun video to watch. Memories of my Jon boat on a freshwater lake fishing for bass and pan fish. with a five horse green Johnson with a clutch. 55 years ago.

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Love to hear it!

[@Fishing4Reel]

Leaving the gas motor down and straight, it works like a rudder and a keel to keep the stern from drifting around on you. Helps with steering.

[@margekaralis4212]

Yes been waiting all day

[@brianwright874]

So much fun. When the world gives you Lemons... make lemonade. Love the casting deck and the way it slides so well. You just started at the wrong time. I know you will get it dialed in. That beginning with the sunglasses was lol.

[@caka8662]

Would LOVE to see more back channel videos like this one!!!

[@jasonhart7242]

Get yourself a trolling motor with a remote and maybe GPS with spot lock. You deserve it, man! And definitely a new kill switch lanyard! Great video!

[@darksidedemi]

I've fished the flats and the islands back in the glades, super fun I know some BEAUTIFUL spots back there

[@oejkfdk]

Video was fun as hell man, looking forward to seeing that spot hit with live bait and more beers!

[@g-townfishing6167]

Great video. Congratulations on splashing the boat and catching your first fish on it. Cheers.

[@riverakers]

The episode I have been waiting for! Brings back good memories!

[@TheDrummergirl33]

Yay you got your editing done , now time to watch for some entertainment lol. Yehaw

[@kevinsloan3019]

Awesome dude!!! One of those awesome days out when when ya feel so good the fish are just a bonus!!! Nice job on the John boat !!!

[@nathanweekly535]

Congratulations nothing like a good jon boat

[@matthieuferte]

Dan: Stones ✅ Heiko: Bush ✅ Can't wait for the special clean & cook 😂

[@downsouthfishnchannel5142]

Fun video my brother! Lmk when to go slay some mangroves with some live shrimp in that Jon boat! Good stuff bud see ya soon 🤙

[@fireradio]

This is the best! Rock on with Fishing 101!

[@Amicaner]

Great follow up video Dude! This is great stuff. Super entertaining and informative. Made me laugh and lots of action. I got my items delivered from your shop! Looking forward to trying them out!!!!!

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Thanks for all the support! Hope you’ll be yelling Fish On soon enough

[@audiecarter8886]

Drift Chain for shallow water: Depending on size of jon boat use a length of chain to drag bottom to slow the speed of drift. Coil in back and let different amount out to regulate speed of drift

[@91Bronco]

Jon boat fishing for the win baby

[@kevinkeating1626]

Just saw your J-boat restoration videos. Now this one. Makes me want buy a J-boat I just saw on craigs list. My wife says I need a project. YIKES

[@rlhawkinsrlhawkins]

Have a nice one Flava, 👍🏾 looking forward for the other videos..

[@lesabre1972]

That was awesome Heiko!

[@samh4384]

Great video. Wasn't sure if it would be out today after the late night live session!

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

I was up till 4am lol. Felt like a train hit me when my alarm went off this morning

[@mrautoinsuranceBob]

Back again to your great videos 😊

[@cheechakoinalaskaeveridge]

Bro, you're AWESOME!! This vid was like from old! Awesome, bro.

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

More to come!

[@gradybrowning3976]

Been waiting for this one!🤙

[@Stan_L]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@davidcatlette9697]

Now you got me going on Facebook marketplace looking Jon boats 🐿

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

haha do it man! Yeehaw

[@AbeLincolnFishing]

Yeehaw!!!! Beer in hand, line in water. My video requirements were met 😂

[@bobpatterson5402]

another great video! Keep making the Jon boat backcountry fishing videos. I am bring my little 16’ crabbing skiff down to the lower keys end of February , so i am hoping your videoo can provide some helpful tips. YEEHAW! FISH ON!

[@joycewilcox6404]

Nothing like a tin skiff, simple fishing

[@jimmybritt9537]

Fishing the mangroves is a blast once you figure it out 👍👍🇺🇸

[@tonyaurora6649]

That was pretty cool buddy 👍 definitely would love to see more of that !

[@markela1313]

You'll catch bait n fish n lots of fun as well.thx for the vid, u should do more fishing with this boat. Thx

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Lots more to come!! 😛

[@fmj8329]

That looked like all my fishing trips 0 fish 🐠!!! Lol 😂 great video dude

[@michaelgreene]

Love the commentary. Keep the videos coming.

[@johndrake5028]

Let's get that John boat out. Yeehaw

[@lb7wade518]

You sound like an excited kid!! Love it!! John boat the shit out of those mangroves!!

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Boy this brought back memories! Thanks man! Great episode stay safe and keep those lines wet and taught! 👍👍

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

That's awesome to hear! I had a great time out there

[@ThoughtfulWander]

@@SouthFloridaFishingChannel 👍👍

[@bryantblake1877]

Told you that motor was a jewel in the rough! Take care of it it it will last another 50 years!😊

[@WhatsCrackin904]

Yo looked ike you got on plane nicely!! Many say to leave the outboard down when possible if you are up front on the trolling motor. The outboard will act as a rudder and help keep the rear end from swinging around and being unpredictable

[@adamkittok]

Do i sense a snapper spear fishing special in the future? I have seen people spear fish around and under the small islands. 🤙🤙

[@steveurban3021]

Not much action, but that would have still been a blast. Living the dream man.

[@HughJazz69696]

how late were you up bro??? Thanks for getting another video out on the heels of that great live session! Cheers.

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

4am lol PHEW but I got errrr done

[@gradybrowning3976]

Yea Boy

[@Manpower-s]

Can't wait for you to catch cook clean some Snook. Great video.

[@rolandvance6663]

fun video good to see u at it 👍🏼👍🏼

[@LG_Miller]

Leave the motor down when you are using the trolling motor and you can use it like a rudder!

[@reidham9585]

This is awesome content bro. Reminds me of when I was kid in palm beach, my buddy and I had a 2 person canoe with a trolling motor. Possibilities were endless, had a dream with some idea of what to do, and man it was a ball. Love the inshore content!

[@garygross7848]

Put a stone crab trap next to that island by tour house.kept my bait pen there for years caught some nice crabs there

[@1allen111]

Wow great job on the skinny water, heiko. On that evinrude I would try to take that starter recoil assembly apart and see if you can get some lube in there. That squeal on startup will shut right up. 👍🏻

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Good idea! It is squeaky!

[@jackiestewart7520]

Thanks! Now I miss my Jon boat!

[@deckard313]

Love the excitement...

[@robertlittle8672]

Man I could tell you so many good ways to fish back there but I'm just an old guy with old skills. I'm sure there's plenty of guys who know the same as me and probably alot more. Especially for the large mangos .I see alot of killer spots back there. Best of luck, great job on the Yeehaw!!!

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Tell me your secrets!

[@carmelakhourie1174]

Also get a sticker on your boat. They are free at along of tackle stores. I cut the advertisement off. Lol

[@Saltyakcharters]

You had me believing that you are one of those “fancy guys” until the whole stingray scallops thing. 😂😂

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Lololol 😂 now that’s funny

[@Manpower-s]

You gotta take Dan the Man out there. Definitely johnboat collaboration with South Florida Fishing Couple.

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Oh it’ll happen alright

[@carmelakhourie1174]

A trick I use is measure your foot. If it's 10 ,12 or 13" you always have a guide with you

[@michaeldmitchellsr7573]

Hi, came across this clip...question for you if you dont mind...where can an ole man park a camper and boat to fish the area there for a few weeks and how far are you located from the big waters? I thank you in advance and like your clip

[@ratkatbarnes5238]

I used to have 2 uncles living on Marathon key since the early 70's. Ive always wanted to live down there, but alas.... Fishing is in my blood, but NOT my husbands! Enjoy the island life for me, please! Really enjoy your personality on yoye shows.

[@DjBud_VinD]

Sweet lil engine, works great hehe Big up!

[@jmproductions1327]

Upgrade that troller to a remote control minn kota. I love mine. I have a riptide with co-pilot. Wish mine had the gps spot lock option. That 12v 55# you have should last you hours with a large battery

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

ok good to know! Thanks

[@bryanwest1441]

Love this video!!

[@wegottafishdude]

🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 Awesome stuff dude Oh yeah dude that makes me want to get a John boat for sure

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Do it!

[@wegottafishdude]

@@SouthFloridaFishingChannel I’m stuck at kayak level dude lol

[@Tarunfishing]

Very nice place I would feel blessed if I could fish with you. Nice to see your video. Thanks bro 💓💓💓💓💓

[@80884bpresley]

Love the JB!!!!

[@westtexan2263]

I need to rig me out a jon boat and do more fishing. I can't remember the last time I wet a hook.

[@UrbanFisherman]

Nice bro 👍🏽

[@robertmyers4155]

What’s your top speed on your John Boat with that 8 hp Evinrude? I boat myself a motor like your about a year ago and I haven’t had a chance to try it out on my John boat. I love your excitement while you’re boating! I’m so like you when it comes to fishing in a boat! You also did a great job with the water pump replacement and exchanging the gear oil! Looks like your boat is pretty fast!

[@dragonsbreath6080]

Got a red neck tip for ya, find an old riding lawnmower, put a hitch on it. Then you can use that to put the boat in and out of the water. When I lived with the parent, we lived on a dead end road with a boat ramp. I bet I put over a few hundred miles on the lawn mower using it to transport the boat.

[@garrieparsons2265]

Do you meet people go fishing? I’m from Tennessee thinking of bringing my jet ski fishing rod when it warms up . Been watching all your videos for couple of years . I’m from England. Great life you and Dan have 👍👏 happy fishing… fish on lol 😂😂😂👍

[@Travisg5]

Hell yeah yeahaw did great

[@Self-EsteemandHowtoImprove]

This boat build is sweet. What did it start of as?

[@stevagaga]

I could watch videos like this everyday")

[@amperetimemarketing7931]

great video.👍

[@regio81]

Take your hankai motor as a backup . I do that with mine

[@rabalos21]

Still waiting on that offshore Jon boat vid!

[@t-dogg-kilrroy5943]

Add a pole anchor.

[@joemartinez427]

😂one of your best videos 😂

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Thanks! More to come

[@rlhawkinsrlhawkins]

Hi there captain.. Jon boat looking real good.. I have the same set up on my boat.. Thinking about changing it around to look at other people Modify their tiny boat.. Give you Some fishing advice.. It's like bass fishing you have to be a distance away from your Is striped zone.. So the fish can't see.. Bass fishing is at least about 10 to 25 yd Of casting to your strike.. And when you see predatory of fish you know other fish's Taco Bell round shocks sting rays Barracudas.. Is Eva turtles. It's not a good spot just a little tip for you

[@GmanfromTexas]

Why didn’t you use the fly lures I sent Capt Dan? I’m eager to see them used in your or his videos

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

I need to get a fly rod!

[@GmanfromTexas]

@@SouthFloridaFishingChannel I use my flies on regular light rods and they have been productive. Just check out the intro on my video “killer wasp” and you’ll see.

[@Jay-xd9wd]

that made me laugh after a hard day at work. the chainsaw was the best

[@BuoyBomberFishing]

Your videos are awesome! Do you use a mic for your audio?

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

yea I do. Lapel mic

[@williamward843]

Love this video ❤