How to Catch Monster Mutton Snapper: Florida Keys

Capt Dan heads offshore with Capt. Wicho from ‪@wicholee1‬ to learn all about how to catch MONSTER Mutton Snapper. Follow us on this ACTION PACKED adventure!
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[@wicholee1]

great video Capt Dan! Best of times, looking forward to our next adventure

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Me too bro! It was a great day!

[@allneedsmobiledustlessblas2859]

Well, first thing first. Thank You both for your service to our country. I could never say or do enough to express my and my family's gratitude to those who have served and their family's too. So THANK YOU! Okay this was one of the best, two guys giving each other hell and having a blast doing it. Best wishes and thanks for taking us along. Micky C

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Thanks Micky, appreciate you and the great comment. We had a great time that day.

[@gRosh08]

Miguel told me about this guy and he was right! Bravo! Gracias Miguel!

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Miguel? Miguel is right whoever he is! Who is Miguel?

[@sonnyeast3862]

Dan just seems like such a gentleman ,and a real joy to be on a boat with.Great video guys congrats!

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Thanks for the awesome comment! 😎

[@robertwolfe8680]

You found a charge of monsters. What an epic day of fishing. Those days are the ones you talk about for years. Congratulations

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Yes it was really a great afternoon of fishing and sharing stories and experiences.

[@brianwright874]

Clever, "The Louie decimal system." LOL

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

You know, not everyone appreciates my humor!! You get it!!😂😀😂

[@davidchunn1470]

Nice Video Capt Dan, very nice Mutton Snappers, i could sure use one of them fried with cornmeal and some fried shrimp and a bowl of cheese grits....keep up the great work Capt Dan

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Thanks! Wait till you see one of our upcoming videos where we do a catch and cook with black bellies rose fish fried lightly breaded. Delish!

[@davidcatlette9697]

Lots of fish on the deck ! Good time on the boat !

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

We caught literally a boatload of fish that day. Great time in the water with a super fisherman. I learned a lot that day.

[@terrymoseley9371]

You talk about hardcore oh my I’m connecting to this guys channel now 🤙I just subscribed to Captain Wicho’s channel looking forward to seeing more videos like this one 🤙

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

His channel is awesome! Great wahoo vids as well.

[@bionicsjw]

I don't know how educational the video was, but it certainly looked fun. Your comment about the traffic and the inconvenience of the accident was probably, no actually the best line I've ever heard you say. Super kudos to you Dan.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Thanks my friend. Glad you took the time to comment. I really appreciate that.

[@HardSarge]

I could be Capt Lou’s twin book end but with a belly ! LOL white hai-white gotee with glasses on !

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Should get you guys together for a photo shoot! 😂

[@anthonyp2312]

Thanks for another locals channel dan I'll definitely check his page out

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

He really has an awesome channel with a lot of great info!

[@solidtangent9953]

Iv been watching Luis for some years now he’s the 🐐 hands down people up here in south Miami now n talk about Luis. Congratulations for that trip .

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

He has a solid channel and a wealth of great information. He’s also a lot of fun to fish with!

[@robertlittle8672]

Dan,I honestly don't think I could say anything better than what all your viewers have already said! Especially to watch two great fisherman, men of honor, and respect ,thankyou for serving our country, and thankyou both for this video. THATS WHAT FISHING SHOULD BE LIKE 👍 👌 😏

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Wow, thanks! That was an awesome and heartfelt comment! 🫡

[@whocares_66]

Don’t know exactly who isn’t giving Luis accolades, but any true fisherman would take their hat off to Luis and his angling abilities.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Can’t imagine anyone disparaging Luis for his fishing acumen. He is the best fisherman I know in the upper Keys!!

[@_Hmanz_]

Damn I gotta subscribe to this dude too. My man knows his stuff!

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

He def has an awesome channel!

[@jamessheline375]

Looks like it was a great fishing trip. A lot of nice fish caught. Thanks for taking us with you.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Thanks for coming along with us!

[@paco1008]

OUTSTANDING catch!! Great vid

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Thanks! We had a great day of catching for sure!

[@michaelmcclay357]

Freaking awesome! We’ll, done guys! Great video!

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Thanks Michael! Appreciate the comment!

[@HE392MI]

Enjoyed the video captain! Been watching Capt. Wicho for a while now and do agree his channel is very underrated. Great times guys happy to see content like this.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Glad you enjoyed it and welcome to our channel as well. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@robertlittle8672]

Also loved the end of the video, one of your very best DAN !!!!!

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Glad you enjoyed it. I just felt compelled…

[@liquidambition]

What a day! Mutton bite was on fire! great info as well.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Yes it was! Wico makes the fish bite!

[@thesaltybrood]

Wicho is the man!

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

He is def the Man! 😎

[@DawnDelise7399]

Are you friggin serious!?!?!?!? Beasts!! This was a very different, but yet still exciting vid. Wish you were able to showcase a 'catch and cook' of that Porgie....man they were 'uge! See ya on the next one!! #NumberOneFan

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Thanks Dawn! We plan on “mixing” it up a little going forward. Always great to hear from you and yes, that porgy was huge!

[@jimmybritt9537]

US ARMY all the way brother 👍👍🇺🇸

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Hoowah!! Go Army!!

[@patlsmith404]

Just subscribed! Thank you both for tour service.🇺🇸❤️😎💥

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Welcome aboard! We really appreciate you “Following Us!” 🫡

[@rogerheuckeroth7456]

Army / Navy ____ measuring contest 🤣 Classic!

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

His measurement is always a bit longer; especially when measuring his fish!!😂🤣😂

[@johnfishingclown6415]

Toads! great to know, thanks for sharing! HUA!

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

You know the deal! Hoowah!!

[@doug2202]

Great video Capt. Great to see Wicho back at it. Always love his channel

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

He has an amazing channel and a wealth of knowledge.

[@doug2202]

@@FloridaFishingCouple How have you been liking the cmor mapping so far? Will it help in finding those mutton spots

[@cobaelpescador]

Capt Wicho is a legend .

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Agreed!

[@fredswanson156]

Now those are some slabs. Thanks to both of you for your service. It was a blast watching you guys.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching and supporting the channel!

[@cpcorbiere]

it is so cold and raining here, I love watching you and try immerse myself in your videos. I love it. Thanks for the upload

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Glad you enjoy it. I hope we provided some comfort from the cold and rain.

[@polishchachafishing]

😂😂😂😂 Dan eats his Spinach

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

💪

[@TimPry-zs7df]

Great catch and trip. Really enjoy your channel. Hope you keep posting. I enjoy the time you spend together enjoying the water and each other.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Thanks so much for your heartfelt comment. We appreciate subscribers like you who appreciate what we do.

[@larryfrancis3660]

Love the channel. I’m retired Army so I may be biased.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Hoowah!! Go Army Brother!!

[@jasonnorton9604]

Dayummmm, that's an amazing haul! headed over to follow Capt. Wicho!! Thanks for sharing 🍻

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Yes, check out his channel, but remember who loves you the most! 😘😂🤣😂

[@Haulin4LIFE_H4L]

Capt Wicho is a beast! We always look forward to watching his videos. Fun day fishing and great catch 👍 awesome video

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

You got that right! He’s got done great informative videos!

[@davidwilliams1805]

Very nice! Appreciate you taking us along!

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Glad you enjoyed and came along!

[@stanleywilson2844]

Great catch. But what I really enjoyed was the fun you two had

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

I agree, we had a great time that day. Catching the fish was a bonus!

[@wesleyhall2719]

You guys have way to much fun! Nice video.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Yes we do! It an awesome lifestyle here in the Florida Keys! Thanks for “Following Us!”

[@Flyboy-ww7og]

Awesome catch! CA Wicho has it dialed in!!! Traffic delay due to burst water main.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Yup, found out about the water main break afterwards. You still gotta admit Hwy 1 is a dangerous road for traffic. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@80884bpresley]

Wow guys!!!! What a epic trip!!! Great video for sure.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Glad you enjoyed it! We really had a great day of fishing and catching!

[@MrMathers444]

Another great show Dan. What an amazing haul.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Glad you enjoyed it Stanley. This was a fun video to make.

[@ceckocezar4932]

Do it again,that’s your best fishing ever I see it

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

We will! Fishing with Wico is awesome! Guy always catches fish!

[@CNubel]

I only make it to the Keys once or twice a year, but when Hwy 1 gets backed up. It's a frickin nightmare.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

You know it! Only way down the island and when that road backs up it’s a true nightmare!

[@candicemonsour6294]

What a haul. The quality of fish was unreal

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Unreal right? I would have never known those fish were right there where we all fish all the time. Technique is what made the difference between not catching and killing it. Great day on the water.

[@polishchachafishing]

Up early today or scheduled? Have a happy week!

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Rarely up early unless it a Wahoo or a Swordfish day.

[@AbbyBrian]

Great Monster Mutton Video Dan.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Thanks! Really glad you enjoyed viewing it as much as we did making it.

[@PT-sj2ww]

Incredible trip , well done !!

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Thanks a lot. It really was an epic afternoon.

[@jorgegudas1536]

Another great video captains

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Thank you sir! We had a blast making it for sure!

[@miamiwax5504]

Wicho is the best. I learned a lot from watching his channel.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Lots of local knowledge and know his stuff. Great guy to hang out with too! 😃

[@leoestevezleo1495]

Wichoooooooo!!!!!

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

You know him?

[@aaronswaimmarried7447]

Thank you to for your service

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Thank you very much. I personally appreciate your comment.

[@aaronswaimmarried7447]

@@FloridaFishingCouple my dad was a army sniper in Vietnam. I have a special place in my Hart for all of our veterans combat or not

[@wegottafishdude]

🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 Awesome stuff dude

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Thanks bro! Always appreciate your comments on ours and Heikos channel. 👍

[@lb7wade518]

For the traffic you need a bike!! The Hyco electric bike

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Yes, the Hyco electric bike comes very highly rated!

[@rolandvance6663]

That was a great trip 💪🏼👍🏼

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Yes it was! Looking forward to next time for sure!

[@fungus4758]

Fantastic video Capt. Dan. Those are some good sized muttons 👍 I use eel to catch them. Any type eel will work. Cut the head off, skin it and make strips to your desired length. Eel meat is tough and won't come off easily. Got some nice muttons that way. Cheers 🤙

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Tell me more… You use eels in Florida? Where do you get them?

[@fungus4758]

@@FloridaFishingCouple I catch them incidentally when I am fishing in Antigua. They are also found in the Keys. They like to hang out around structure like reefs (where there are lots of crevices) and tall grassy beds where they can ambush their prey. Most active at night. If you go after them, use 50# line so you can pull them out from the crevices which they like to wrap themselves around. They also like to coil themselves up and make a great bird's nest out of your rigging. The way to stop that is slap them on your floor hard which will stun them momentarily. Then you can go about the process of prepping it for bait strips. The next time I get one, I'll record it and send to you. After cutting the head off, roll the body in dry sand or use a dry cloth (it will leave a slippery mess behind though) to peel the skin off. Fillet, then cut into strips. I usually make 6" - 8" strips and thread it on a 10.0 hook. I use a knocker rig and chicken rig. Sometimes I put some squid for the extra scent. Might as well give em a smörgåsbord 😂

[@Amicaner]

Thank you!

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

You're welcome! Thank you my friend!

[@ignaciopaine5850]

Great catch congratulations

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Thank you very much. ❤️

[@user-zz9gi6mb2z]

great video! what size hook are you using ? I saw you comment that you give the line more slack once the weight hits the bottom. why is that ?

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

We used 5/0 circle hooks. The reason for the slack is to ensure the weight stays on the bottom, not bouncing up and down with the waves.

[@landho1]

WOW! Great trip Capt. Dan, what kind of bottom were you fishing? Dropoff, wreck what? Congrats on a great catch!

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

The bottom looked pretty flat with some structure and very hard bottom.

[@pocono49murphy96]

Should Dan or the lovely Elizabeth know of a mid to late 60's fisherwoman who can back up a boat trailer, pole a flats skiff, rebuild some old Evinrude carbs gummed up by ethanol fuel, Tie a few of the more popular saltwater flies and rustle up a decent shrimp scampi from time to time I'd be forever in your debt. Oh, it wouldn't hurt if she didn't talk too much but it's not a deal breaker. Great vid btw..

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Mmmmmm, the best place I know to find what you are looking for is the Chill on Tuesday nights (Ladies Night)! Lots of eligible ladies for you to choose from! 😀

[@canyonrunner]

You should always bring your own tape measure - if you know what I mean. 😉

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Mmmmmmm, not sure what you mean… 🤔

[@GmanfromTexas]

Wow Dan Cpt Wicho is hard core. The Army Navy venture turned out to be the real deal. I bet you had Elizabeth rubbing that Ben gay on your arms that night. Thanks for a great video.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

C’mon Gman, you know us Army guys are tough! 😂 No BenGay required! 🤕

[@robertlittle8672]

Dan,does Luis do charter,or is he strictly a private fisherman? I've been watching all his videos ever since you guys made this one. But I just couldn't tell.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

He does not charter. He’s a recreational guy like me. Lots of charter guys out there though. Let me know if you need a few names.

[@jaydean5138]

@@FloridaFishingCouple who do you recommend for mutton, snapper, fishing charters?

[@guyrobertson2606]

I feel like I seen you at the wild hog down there !

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Down where?

[@guyrobertson2606]

@@FloridaFishingCouple Islamorada close to robbys

[@guyrobertson2606]

It's called hog heaven sports bar

[@mrfixit011]

👍👍

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Epic day for sure!

[@chrisj4870]

see army you need the navy. we know the water so we put you on fish. always helps to know someone from the branch that know the water.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

This was a very successful secret joint operation. Mission accomplished! 😀

[@chrisj4870]

@@FloridaFishingCouple capt. reminds me of a first class i had when i was in gulf port. hoorah seabees

[@mahimahiaddictioncesargonz5445]

👍👍👍🏆🏆🏆🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Thanks!

[@FISHIN_PETE]

did he say 400lb test??? no way dude LOL

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Yes! 400 lb test! That’s why I call it “rope” in the video!

[@JoseRodriguez-sy1zb]

How long is your leader?

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Sixty feet or more.

[@polishchachafishing]

Hooyah shipmate! Remember what MARINE stands for…my ass rides in Navy equipment! Thanks for sharing Gents

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Ha! That’s pretty funny! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@ericstegner5730]

Does captain run charters?

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

No, I do not think so. You can hit him up on his channel and ask him though.

[@michaellynch6482]

Could you send me the numbers for that spot? TIA great video👍🇺🇸

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

86.75.309

[@hberglions9046]

Daily traffic in nova top!

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Wow! For real…

[@thomasthornton5737]

😄👍👍👍❤

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

This was a good one right? We had fun making it and catching those fish.

[@fishydubsfishing6516]

My my that made my bait freezer look pitiful

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

I know, mine too!😂🤣😂

[@ceckocezar4932]

How many feet deep is that fish

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Between 200-300 Feet of Water (FOW)

[@fredbrown8894]

I like you know if you could put me in touch with this gentleman so I can go mutton fishing.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Absolutely!! Go check him out here: youtube.com/@wicholee1

[@patlsmith404]

You have a blurr or smudge on your camera.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Yeah sometimes that happens during filming and I forget to wipe the lens.

[@BassPlayerExtra300S]

Yes, two guys catching fish, but this is not a how-to by any stretch. We didn't learn WHERE you're doing this other than somewhere in the million square miles of Florida Keys, or what you did with the chum block (depth? how long did you let it sit before dropping lines?), incoming, outgoing tide? what size hooks (J, circle?), what kind of anchor system (so you don't get snagged up and lose everything), are you 25,50,75,100 yards up-current from the target zone or on TOP of the target zone? We've all done what you're doing, but it's the little details that actually make the difference between sitting on a rocking boat all day with nothing, or pulling up 27" Muttons. Please, details.

[@alcatrazrider]

wow what a massacre man. 👍

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

It was a slay fest!!

[@daniellemay3058]

more ELISABETH!!!!!!!!!

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

I agree! We need more Elisabeth!!

[@craftypaws22]

bidomy stopping all fishing and hunting to take guns and free food away

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Let’s hope not!!!😤

[@hookednrolling2009]

I’ve been watching Capt wahoo I renamed him Capt wahoo for years. He is a professional mutton man lol JT HOOKED N ROLLING OFFSHORE 🇺🇸🇺🇸🐠🐟🎣🛥

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

For sure! It was my pleasure to fish with him that day.