Fishing the Florida Keys on my Jon Boat

After 2 years my Jon Boat FINALLY is ready for Fishing 🐟
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Today we're fishing the Florida Keys on my Jon Boat and trying to catch mangrove snapper. We are in Key Largo, which is part of the upper keys
Mangrove fishing is a ton of fun and I haven't done much of it so this fishing trip is a learning curve for me. It's also the first time I'm actually taking my Jon Boat fishing in the Florida Keys back country
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Jon Boat fishing is a lot of fun because you can get into the very shallow flats on the Florida Keys. You can also get deep into the mangroves without hurting your boat since it's made of aluminum!
I'll catch ya'll on the next South Florida Fishing Channel episode
Cheers!

[@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. 🤟

[@Boogiemathers4303]

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

[@FATHERSOFBASS]

Explore more n record it for us please

[@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!

[@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 🎉

[@djmjr77]

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

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Lots to come! Thanks

[@mikemargiolos7145]

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

[@kendalcobb367]

Good job brother. Glad you see you happy.

[@thatguy_outdoors]

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

[@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 !!!

[@patttyice]

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

[@riverakers]

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

[@g-townfishing6167]

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

[@darksidedemi]

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

[@margekaralis4212]

Yes been waiting all day

[@CoreyEsch]

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

[@gradybrowning3976]

Been waiting for this one!🤙

[@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

[@rlhawkinsrlhawkins]

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

[@Stan_L]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@caka8662]

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

[@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

[@dustinhays3205]

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

[@johndrake5028]

Let's get that John boat out. Yeehaw

[@nathanweekly535]

Congratulations nothing like a good jon boat

[@fireradio]

This is the best! Rock on with Fishing 101!

[@tonyaurora6649]

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

[@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!

[@davidcatlette9697]

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

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

haha do it man! Yeehaw

[@lesabre1972]

That was awesome Heiko!

[@oejkfdk]

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

[@joycewilcox6404]

Nothing like a tin skiff, simple fishing

[@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.

[@mrautoinsuranceBob]

Back again to your great videos 😊

[@deckard313]

Love the excitement...

[@michaelgreene]

Love the commentary. Keep the videos coming.

[@carmelakhourie1174]

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

[@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!

[@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 👍👍

[@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!

[@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

[@cheechakoinalaskaeveridge]

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

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

More to come!

[@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.

[@FATHERSOFBASS]

We always have fun together cheers 🍻🔥💪🤙😎

[@rolandvance6663]

fun video good to see u at it 👍🏼👍🏼

[@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

[@jimmybritt9537]

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

[@bryanwest1441]

Love this video!!

[@adamkittok]

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

[@jackiestewart7520]

Thanks! Now I miss my Jon boat!

[@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

[@edwardm438]

Jon boat fishing for the win baby

[@gradybrowning3976]

Yea Boy

[@vindejon7097]

Sweet lil engine, works great hehe Big up!

[@samuellooper849]

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

[@AbeLincolnFishing]

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

[@TheDrummergirl33]

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

[@steveurban3021]

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

[@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

[@michaellacey7303]

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

[@LG_Miller]

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

[@delanomartineau9684]

great adventure 👍👍

[@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

[@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!

[@80884bpresley]

Love the JB!!!!

[@lb7wade518]

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

[@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 🤙

[@williamward843]

Love this video ❤

[@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

[@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 😂😂😂👍

[@Boogiemathers4303]

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

[@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

[@matthieuferte]

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

[@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

[@amperetimemarketing7931]

great video.👍

[@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!

[@Tarunfishing]

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

[@Cubanfishingchannel]

This was a very interesting/funny video 😂

[@francisstransky7224]

Nice video. Thanks

[@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!

[@Travisg5]

Hell yeah yeahaw did great

[@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.

[@danielmeyer4852]

Great video

[@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!

[@stevagaga]

I could watch videos like this everyday")

[@UrbanFisherman]

Nice bro 👍🏽

[@regio81]

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

[@keitheads4882]

You are hilarious dude!

[@DipsetTheAdon]

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

[@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

[@joemartinez427]

😂one of your best videos 😂

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Thanks! More to come

[@chadkennedy723]

Nice

[@bryantblake1877]

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

[@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

[@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

[@Boogiemathers4303]

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

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Oh it’ll happen alright

[@filipbruylant2021]

Cooooool !!!!

[@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

[@t-dogg-kilrroy5943]

Add a pole anchor.

[@rabalos21]

Still waiting on that offshore Jon boat vid!