Florida Keys Bridge Fishing | Jigging Up Plus Size Snapper! (Multiple PB)

Florida Keys Bridge fishing from a kayak. No bait today just working jigs around Marathon, Florida for whatever bites!
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[@EliasVFishing]

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[@bobdabrewer5988]

I put a few packs of Barefoot jigs on my Christmas list. Looking forward to giving them a try!!

[@saoirse5308]

As a kid, 11 I think I had a Portuguese Man of War wash onto the beach and the surf slung it's tentacles (I don't think they are really called tentacles) over my foot. We were on the island of Eleuthera in like 1975, no place to go, nothing to do but cry back then.

[@DarronSmithBahamianMillionaire]

@@saoirse5308 You were supposed to urine on it. It neutralizes the sting! Not the best treatment but better than nothing. Two years before my birth! Eleuthera has some great fishing. I am from South Andros and the fishing there is amazing! We have red snapper and grouper dying of old age!! Lol I am in Florida and from this video I ordered my super flukes to try for snappers!

[@HalfShellOutdoors]

Elias, I love the videos of you fishing with Meg. It’s easy to tell that you love being out there with her, she gives you that extra pep in your step. Wishing yall the best in 2024.

[@EliasVFishing]

She always has a blast.

[@adamyoung480]

Aloha. I don’t want to call him a lucky man, but, then there’s Meghan.

[@jamesgaffney7480]

This is the keys fishing content I’ve been looking for. Thank you algorithm.

[@chrismcclure5825]

Fantastic Mutton on that rig !!!! And the fact that you let the other legal ones go after keeping the first legal mutton....good on you, true sportsman. Tight lines, amigo.

[@sprolyborn2554]

It's a hard thing to judge. All well and good when you're just trying to get enough for 1-2 people. If it's 3,4,5 people, it's gonna take more. Thing is, we wouldn't be able to tell that just from looking. All we'd see is some guy appearing to take more than he needs...

[@EliasVFishing]

@@sprolyborn2554I’d probably communicate that verbally if we had a lot of people to feed in that situation. I base what gets kept for me based on what’s needed for the day/week. Sometimes 1-2, occasionally a bunch, and sometimes none. I agree that I won’t pass judgment based on just a photo or video with no additional info. It’s also not really my business to know “how many people are being fed.”

[@sprolyborn2554]

@@EliasVFishing oh yeah I wasn't trying to get at you or anything. You pretty well implied what was going on in this vid as you have in all the others. I'm just getting at the guy for basing his assumptions on what makes a good sportsman or not based solely on how few fish he keeps without any other context to go with it.

[@adamyoung480]

Aloha. After following this guy for what seems like decades, he takes what he needs! A true sportsman, and an awesome angler in a variety of situations/environments.

[@adamyoung480]

@@sprolyborn2554It’s simple, don’t judge.

[@user-uw8bm1jv8k]

Back in the day, that mustache was known as a "Cookie Duster", in military and police jargon.

[@user-jg9yy1rk3c]

One secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.

[@mikeknottscreek8183]

I've seen guys fishing reefs offshore that didn't catch Muttons that large. Great job!

[@scotthall6518]

Great video. Respect for just taking what you need and releasing that big mutton.

[@ShiftGolf]

Elias - this was an epic episode - those snappers are worth the whole trip! The Keys are a magical place and those snappers are the best eating fish in the world.

[@markreaves5331]

Prayers for Meg and the almighty Mutton!!! Fun to see you excited. Can’t believe you didn’t measure that second huge one.

[@Fishin-Ipps]

What a day you two had, and cheers for releasing that 2nd monster mutton. Damn they fight at that size!! Been watching your stuff for a few years and it’s some of the best on KZbin. Thanks for posting

[@makingmadmoves7643]

Biggest mitten I’ve seen from kayak. Epic!!

[@lee8287]

I LOVE when you go out with Meg

[@rskenny3]

It’s good to see you smile. Ps I love the “I am trying to work here “. Quote

[@whothegoofball4838]

Always love to see a brand new upload man. Just when I'm a bit bummed i can't go fishing, i see you uploaded new content. Thanks for letting us tag along.

[@petersymons7817]

U came in the cooler weather that's good

[@hardywiedemann]

The legend! Stoked to see how your channel has grown my brother. Happy new year

[@johnk5498]

Love watching Meg fish. Her excitement level is awesome.

[@sparkz7675]

My jaw dropped when I saw the first snapper. Awesome vid.

[@jamesgriffin7711]

I love your channel. I spent most of my adult life fishing eastern Long Island. Moriches, Shinnecock and the Peconics. I enjoy your videos from up north. Just a quick FYI. Years ago I was visiting a friend in the Keys. He lived there. The waters were loaded with man o wars. I was deathly afraid of them. He pulled up along side a group of them and picked one up. Freaked me out. Evidently, you can safely pick them up by the sail that is above the water. It is the tendrils that will hurt you. So, next time you encounter them pick one up on camera just to prove how brave you are. I'll be watching, LOL.

[@ThatsStillUs]

You are correct. I picked up over a dozen that way Wednesday at Bahia Honda state park that were drifting in around the swimmers. I’ve been stung by them three times as a diver. Not fun but I didn’t die or have to go to the hospital. Everyone reacts differently

[@garym1226]

You are a smart man! In that situation, it is very easy to "over-coach" your wife. That generally does not go over well and can lead to some voice volume increases. I learned to keep a low profile, a long time ago. A good day and a great dinner.

[@CKnatt]

❤❤❤ Zoom Fluking for giant red snapper!!

[@philpotter6388]

Great to see Meg! Thanks for taking us along.

[@fishinfool3795]

Tax man taketh his tax. Excellent video man. That Mutton was a beast! Thanks for sharing with us cold Upper Mid-Westerners.

[@robthetimekeeper2423]

Locals call it "Baya Honda". More sharks there than any other bridge in the keys. Summertime the big tarpons stack up there by the thousands and so do the big hammerheads. Lots of resident bulls, lemons, and hammerheads all year. Nice muttons!

[@mikesamir7751]

Awesome, and thanks for taking some & releasing the rest; leaving some for other anglers.

[@afout07]

Eliasv: harnessing the power of the jig

[@zachperna2735]

Way cool for letting that 2nd mutton go.....excellent job 👏

[@mirandamaher9465]

Zoom flukes catch everything! Hooked a 60 lb tarpon on a 4 inch super fluke

[@geo4256]

Epic Mutton bite dude! Love your vids.

[@stripermanly]

Awesome catch! Great job Elias.

[@ri-jm5tn]

I think that mutton actually caused you to show some excitement. Hell of a fish😆👍

[@thims1961]

Zoom Fluke Is A Boom

[@mikegardiner3934]

wow those were some huge Mutton’s for sure. nice vid!

[@rcnmasterplumber]

I Want Take This This Moment ato Wish You all A Happy New Year, And Wishing You Lots Of Opportunities And Good Things To Come Your Way For The 2024 . Hope To See More Motivated Videos

[@EliasVFishing]

Same to you thank you!

[@LanceMcCormick]

You rocked that! That fish truly cooks like chicken breast! Be down there next week to get me some groceries! Nice video 0:51

[@sharonballestero6148]

Oh its so nice to see you and Meg on the water catching some nice fish. HAVE A HEALTHY HAPPY NEW YEAR. 🎣🎣

[@EricSmith-mu1oe]

Epic episode man!! We definitely needed a catch and cook for that mutton my guy! Hope you guys enjoyed it though!

[@EliasVFishing]

For sure - leaving some of the C&C for the more "underrated fish"

[@goferizer]

lol Oh there's always Bull Sharks there! Beautiful Muttons! Enjoyed the video.

[@glennsowacke9752]

Awesome video!!! Happy New Year Elias!

[@markgunnerson875]

Wish I could have done 2 thumbs up. Most fun thing about salt water fishing, never know what might bite next.

[@ronmixson7637]

Great video, Elias. Really loved it!!!!

[@timrudy4359]

I will be down there in April… can’t wait!!

[@pathua7692]

Amazing action, but just one last thing missing: keeper in season black grouper! I can’t wait until you drop that video🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@G-Force_70]

That Mutton bite was awesome, great segment Elias.

[@DarronSmithBahamianMillionaire]

What an epic beautiful day of fishing!! Mutton Snapper heaven!! I would eat fresh fish every day up there!! Great video and action Bro!!

[@wormway_69]

Excellent job fishing those huge mutton snappers and great handling of that giant one. I thought I would never see one's like those 🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@derpyplatypus1172]

Hey Elias how did you set up your fish finder for your kayak? I got one for Christmas and wanna put it on my kayak for when I go offshore during the summer. But I don’t know how to set the battery and wires up so it won’t get wet when I launch in the surf. I’m launching from topsail and your the only person I’ve seen who launches from the surf with a fish finder.

[@michaelgreene]

Dude you must not have a vacuum sealer and a freezer. That 2nd mutton was a dream catch.

[@xsk3696]

Outstanding video, with HUGE mutton snapper! 👍👍👍

[@petersymons7817]

Ur fishing together, that's great!

[@ronkrauser1543]

Great fun! Great team!

[@432fishing3]

Absolutely Epic man!! Killer stuff

[@petergan1346]

Congrats dude on the mutton, so sweet!!!!!!!!

[@MrWeezy1fbaby]

God damn these fish were strong!

[@nathanclark4674]

Outstanding video again! Those were brute Muttons, nice getting your pb while we watch. Can't wait to get there in March. Happy New Year, Elias & Meg.

[@blacklabel810]

I was very happy to see the boat, thanks for the video, it was very useful, the fish catch was extraordinary... Excited to check it out,👍💪💪

[@Saltloony]

Awesome day of fishing.

[@FishAholicTV]

Epic stuff Elias!!

[@lmpbzkt1]

Epic bite!! Well done!

[@suzuki400sm]

Great catch. Enjoy

[@wolfsvision940]

Awesome catch, my favorite keys fish to catch!!

[@mario.assaad]

Best video ever! Well done.

[@waterassassinfishingbuilds6122]

Elias that was a huge mutton snapper!!!! my God I wish you would’ve put him on the board. I guarantee he went 30ins!!!! But good for you for letting him go. That’s awesome dude keep what you need and let go of the rest every angler should do the same!!!

[@brianh5652]

Good times. Great job!

[@mikebennett3432]

Awesome session, thank you ! 😎👍

[@bootleg956]

Love it. I'm heading down to the Keys in a few days. I'm getting all fired up to catch some fish! Thanks for the great content. 🦈

[@FatGordie22]

Holy snapping arseholes, what great Mutton!!! For the past couple of years I’ve watched, and enjoyed all your videos but I gotta say: this s is my fave! Multi species, great fights and great able fare. It doesn’t get better! So much for live bait with 40 ft leaders to catch Mutton. You keep making them, I’ll keep watching them.

[@Shawnpmetal]

Beautiful Mutton and conditions today look great. I’m right up near Naples. I’m about to make the ride down with my yak.

[@therham]

Killer video man!

[@AKoehnFishing-xf4wj]

Epic catches!

[@stratpaulguy86]

Awesome job jigging up those big snapper!

[@vincentsalentino9906]

Awesome video elias Happy Holidays to you and meg and congrats on those monster muttons Tightlines my friend!

[@Qcefer]

Holy mutton snapper batman! 👍Happy Holidays to you and Meg.

[@nickmaraveyias1185]

Strong fishing Elias! Beautiful muttons! Enjoy the rest of your holiday

[@CCpewpew]

Heading down in 3 weeks can't wait.

[@reelsaltkitchen]

Ok, now that was some epic stuff!

[@Baseball4Life-]

Congrats on that beautiful Mutton Snapper bro, nicely done 👍

[@kennethbroadwell653]

Making lifetime memories. Wow!

[@2112iscoming]

Congrats on the 2 awesome mutton! Great video, keep it up!

[@traumahawk517]

Happy Holidays Elias......

[@TheRustedHook]

Zoom super Flukes have been a weapon of mine for years in both fresh and saltwater..So many ways to rig them and are pretty tough so they last for a few fish...I recently started to fish them weightless tied in tandem..Absolutely killer !

[@FishStalker777]

How do you cast them like that? Or are you trolling them or have a weight further up line?

[@wimtheeuwen7315]

Action packed with pbees and the wife. I try to work here Baby. Nice footage on the man of war, awesome video man.

[@SigKyle-pm4fb]

Nice muttons... and good sportsmanship!

[@psmitty8149]

Nice video, I am jealous and envious!

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Elias your undefeated..

[@EliasVFishing]

Plenty of defeats in the mix!

[@beserkerbob]

I arrived at Bahai Honda all of last week. I would have loved running into you...

[@WVCUR77]

Looks like you had a good trip. Im heading down that way in a few weeks.

[@TheMoneymann55]

. Nice snapper, awesome catch.

[@BobWhittBass]

Wow congrats

[@jtuck682]

Elias, you are a real technician out there! Maybe your nickname should be Dr. E?

[@wbarney59]

Thanks Elias

[@phyxp12345]

man that water looks beautiful

[@leonholly8466]

That second snapper was outstanding pal buetiful fish 👍

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

Wow. Congrats on those PB big, beautiful muttons.And much respect for letting that big mutton swim away. Too many people don’t. You certainly had a fantastic outing .

[@donho7857]

Us Canadians are very jealous of your fishing adventures! Absolutely wonderful.

[@adamyoung480]

Aloha. Us Americans as well. Stay warm.

[@JMS_Outdoors]

Great fish! Those snapper are fun to catch for sure. There were a bunch or Man o war washed up on Bahia Honda beach last week as well. Stayed well away from them and avoided the water that day. Saw a bunch of other jellyfish in the canals and mangroves as well.

[@bendhilfishing3816]

Nice video dishibg 👍

[@joecorrero6763]

Awesome, awesome muttons. Glad your wife got to get out and go with you. Looked like you outfished her a bit this time😁

[@ChristopherMitchell-zp4ig]

Awesome muttons man they fight really hard when they get big