Full Day of Fishing - Backcountry Fishing With Artificials

[@chadtaylor2260]

Just one of many of your videos I watched. I stumbled on your videos while laying in bed sick with the flu and a 103.5° fever for three days. Thank you for all your work and effort. I did a lot of binge watching. Chad

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Thanks for watching. LOL. I get that a lot from people who get bed ridden. That and people blowing off work and school. They tend to like my long videos as well.

[@rhdjdmda6]

i watched this video on the toilet untill my leg fell asleep.

[@browardcounty6233]

lmfao same

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Glad that I can help...as a laxative.

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Just don't hog the bathroom.

[@Tamagotchi321]

I'm doing that atm

[@fredschmidt6802]

It is nice to see a skilled Fisher man have a ruff day . It reminds me that it is truly not easy the fish can be there and as finicky as a little kid with a kitchen full of food and wine about nothing to eat . Of course live bait is always best it is truly Al about the bait 😎

[@danblekeberg2470]

March in snowy Minnesota. Thank you for this video, nice to see summer and warm weather.

[@ScottBrisAust]

The scenery is amazing, the fishing and the water clarity gorgeous.... But the comments and frustration... Priceless and hilarious!!! Every fisherman can relate to....

[@newtubebooblover]

11:30 this is exactly what's missing from other fishing shows. 🤣 this makes it feel real. Love your videos man.

[@wegottafishdude]

That’s our uncle Steve keeping it real

[@del55555]

the most realistic kayak fishing video

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Thanks for that del55555.

[@VeritasEIREAequitas]

Well Steve you weren't much of a tarpon whisperer this day ... lol. This vid made my morning

[@grahamh1967]

Thats why they call it Fishing & not catching. Thanks for sharing, Graham.

[@kenhalterman9302]

I feel you on here man, I have to work not so lose my composure out there sometimes. I'll get yelling about losing a fish and make myself chill for a few minutes.

[@PBrady-wv6br]

Once again, love watching yer video's. Well take the bad with the good.....that's fishing! Keep it up friend

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Thanks P.Brady. They are fun to make so i'll keep making them.

[@donbraham411]

Awesome dude, videos are awesome. Keep em coming. You have got the set up for sure. 👍😎

[@ralphie0224]

Looking at it, he's got it, SON OF A BITCH!!!! Lmao hilarious!

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Those Tarpon just toy with my emotions.

[@greshond3]

You killed me, you reminded me of my beloved father, boy he use to curse up a storm, keeps me laughing in my tears. 😜

[@hummer4u2nv11]

This was a nice looong video. Although it's not constant catching - i really like it because it's longer and we get to feel the experience of being there too (a great sense of escapism when we are unable to get out ourselves). You really worked hard for them and it is appreciated. The effort turned into a nice combination of shrimp-catches-snapper and then snapper-catches-grouper! Thank you for sharing video and allowing us to spend time on the water wich-ya.

[@JesusRamirez-lr1zt]

Didn't expect to see all of this video but I loved it!! Totally not a waste of time

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Yea, I wasn't sure about posting that video because it was so long and I actually really only landed one fish. People really seemed to like it though. Especially the people wasting time at work. LOL. Glad you liked it though.

[@briancaloway7953]

very nice grouper! keep on fishin' brotha'! 🤘✊

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Thanks Brian, it's amazing that those things can grow to be 700 pounds.

[@georgeforeman89]

Brother, we've all been there waiting for the fish to bite. Your reactions are awesome though LOL!! I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for the great content!

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

It was a fun but frustrating day on the water. I learned on the video that I cuss a lot. Ha ha.

[@zachb8012]

Realest fishing video I've ever seen on KZbin. Really enjoyed it though, made me feel like I was there fishing with you. What a beautiful place, though. Never seen anything like it, usually mangroves stain the water with tanins.

[@adamlee1832]

As a fellow rabid curser, I love the rage at the inevitable bulls hit that comes with fishing. 😂

[@SouloDoloMusic]

Every time I want to laugh, I always watch this video and fast-forward to 11:30. Great video and great channel man. I remember when this one first came out at around 3,000 subs. Getting up there, bud!

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Thanks Soulo. Glad you get a kick out of it. The channels chugging along.

[@SouloDoloMusic]

Key West Kayak Fishing Thanks for the reply, man. I'm jealous with the setup you got. I have some friends in the Orlando area but always wanted to go to the Keys (especially Key West) and go fishing but I live in Maine. Glad I can experience it with your channel! Wishing all the best success for you.

[@ojcdecato3163]

This is like the first channel I subscribed to the first day I started watching KZbin fishing

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Appreciate that Reelinnpeelin. Nice name you have.

[@ojcdecato3163]

Key West Kayak Fishing thanks man

[@jayjohnson9668]

Seeing em and knowing where they are are one thing catching them is entirely a whole other thing!!!😎

[@JamesWright1955]

I very much enjoy your passion ,.Keep on keepin on.

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Will do James. Thanks for commenting and watching.

[@JamesWright1955]

I was a key west Conch in 1970 . very tough time in key west. I do miss the islands.

[@browardcounty6233]

well I'm back to watch this whole video again lol love them........

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

I find the true fisherman who have the passion like this video. It is not a "watch me reel in a fish" type video which a lot of people are into. Thanks for watching.

[@fishingWithHector]

This video is hilarious!!!! Love it

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Thanks. I see by your channel name you can relate. LOL. Gotta love it.

[@tanyabennett667]

love you vids and u are a awsome youtube who deserves way more subs

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Thank you for watching and commenting tanya. It's growing. Slowly but surely.

[@stevehogan8829]

Steve, I gave you a thumbs Up for the cursing at the first LimbDangler approach, Classic. As for the rest I have just one thing to say... IT's all about the bait. Put a nice minnow color on there and catch those rascals. There's no reflex bit going on.

[@SellsZac]

Caught a goliath about that size on a little white swim bait, it seems they'll feed out of pure aggravation at times. Such a strong initial run.

[@NjAirFlow]

I must say I really enjoyed the cursing and here I thought I was the only one...... God damn it son of a b****😂😂😂😂

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

LOL. You are not the only one.

[@wegottafishdude]

🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 Commented on this three years ago And it’s still awesome stuff dude

[@bpbass903]

😂great vid, keep it up!

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Thanks Shimano 02. I like your rods and reels. LOL.

[@oliverolsen8479]

Shimano 02

[@debpansier6705]

You had me cracking up on this video!

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Thanks. It is long but pretty popular. What the tv shows would really be like without all the editing.

[@loganwalker1758]

You are like a sports caster when you cast the lures, very funny. You should try some accents.

[@KayakFrank]

Ahh....the critics Steve. Do your thing and keep 'em coming man. That was a long but interesting video. Yes..,I watched the whole video. With so much abundant life in the back country, we may never see one of your offshore fishing videos again. Lol!! Tight Lines.

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

I think next to getting out to the Blue, this type of fishing is what excites me the most. Lots more technical type of fishing. Kind of like hunting. These winds just blew right through summer. Glad I have a place to go even on windy days, otherwise I would go crazy.

[@dillonfishing]

so relaxing to watch while doing a lab

[@andreadepaula8172]

I see you fishing and I miss so much the Keys😭

[@mikemike669]

Can drop any hints to where you’re fishing? Maybe not your exact honey holes, but get us closer to the area? Hook a brother up Bud lol

[@ScottBrisAust]

Hilarious.... Much enjoyed!

[@YeahRight825]

39:25 - you should never use any kind of and over-hand knot because it creates a weak spot. The best and strongest loop knot you can make is a 'Jig knot', which is basically a Uni-knot where, instead of tightening it all the way down on the lure or eye of the hook, you cinch it up a little higher than that so it creates a loop.

[@playboicarti9221]

I love these videos keep em comin!

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Thanks Florida Keys. Will do.

[@davidking1272]

Question: Around minute 48. You were casting DOA shrimp at a grouper. Why were you throwing the lure 3' behind the fish instead of in front on of it?

[@andreadepaula8172]

I love your videos!

[@soccball991]

Love every single vid u make

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Thanks for watching them and commenting Patrick.

[@soccball991]

No problem I'll keep watching all of them keep up the great work!

[@irfaanhassan]

i dont know why, your videos are addictive.. thanks for the awesome channel shit balls ! :P

[@m7airbi344]

When the first tarpon went, you can see a spooked grouper next to it speeding across.

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Probably this same dude. Caught him twice and I think I saw him again in the same area the next day. I guess very territorial.

[@benjaminholbert9267]

17:20 "pulling up to my b hole" idk y but a laughed at that too much.

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Whatever makes you smile. LOL.

[@MrNoahfred]

23:15 “he’s not gonna like me coming up his ass” lmaooo

[@Soladaddy]

Hmm, I mainly use lures and this looks my typical day on the water. Time to change to bait...

[@jwdyss]

Hi....recently subscribed novice fisherman here....I wanted to know why you said you had to keep the grouper in the water? Thank you ...I'm really enjoying your videos....excellent!

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Hey jwdyss. They are very protected species. You are not allowed to remove them from the water. Must be carefully released. They are not that rare anymore and they are thinking about opening the season on them. They grow upwards of 400 lbs.

[@bunkers2lunkers780]

Love your videos, new subscriber. But Dam that foam on your rod drives me nuts every cast lol

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

LOL. Yea. A bit annoying. For my light tackle stuff I took them off. I will regret it though if I lose one.

[@ilovefriedrice9891]

your reactions are hilarious. for that ill subscribe =D

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Thanks for subscribing Louis. My thoughts in vocal form... I sure do cuss a lot.

[@B1bobber]

Amazing stuff dude, I've always wanted to do this one day, and this summer I will, I'm a west coaster though so I never get these opportunities. Looks too god to be true

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

I'm from California so did a bunch of fresh and saltwater. Mainly northern cal stuff. I don't know if you have ever checked it out, but check out the Nor Cal Kayak Anglers site. It's a great forum.

[@hayden8437]

Key West Kayak Fishing

[@joeg9678]

Would love to fish with you man, love your videos, I'm in Miami I'm in the keys all the time

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Maybe see you on the water.

[@dcgo44r]

thanks for sharing....bro' you need to practice that flipping and pitching technique..a lot! jajaja! or having a lot of lures!

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

I just need to keep a weed whacker or pruning sheers on my yak for the amount of time i spend in the mangroves. I have a feeling though even the TV pro's spend a lot of time tree catching, they just don't show it.

[@dcgo44r]

+Key West Kayak Fishing hahaha! Don't feel bad...it just come with practice...and a few lost lures and hooks. Sure the famous from tv shows do it too... but don't show it! lol! Man and those mangroves are tough and hard to break... I think it happens to anyone on the first tries. Probably you know this tip I learned also some bass anglers, is that when your lure/bait gets hang in a tree, just reel the bait slow as close to the branch and leaving a good 6" to 10" before going over it, then just give a fast yank with the tip of the rod just to make the bait jump over without the hook getting caught on the tree branch. Note: Lure/bait should come straight towards you (the direction your rod tip is at) to avoid further hangs in the process; be aware the position of your rod's tip so you won get hit!!! hope this help...once you mastered you won't believe how much work will take away. Maybe you can include in a video! fair winds!

[@amandanewstrom7553]

Made my day XD yea fishy come see the shrimp with a hook yeah come get it

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

I would think the talking to the fish would be more effective, but nope, they still ignore my commands.

[@amandanewstrom7553]

Same , ps love ur vids I'm subscribing best fishing channel on youtube

[@Jnossgamingg]

Keep the vids coming bro don't let the negative comments get to u keep doing your thing bro

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

I hardly get any serious negative comments. The ones I do, a lot are the brainless one where it seems it is the same comment that they will post on any video they watch. Just an angry person. I actually like doing the reverse trolling. Keeps things interesting. I'm a natural born smart ass.

[@SVJMIA]

lol I feel your frustration my friend 😂

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Fishing not catching. I catch my share, so not too much stress. They will be mine.

[@thebros4977]

nice vid man make more like this you just got a new sub👍👍

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Thank you bro and other bro. I appreciate you guys checking it out and subscribing.

[@MisterQueue67]

Curious. How many GoPro batteries you take out with you?

[@froggleggers1805]

Frustration, it builds on itself sometimes, been there, lol. Good looking groupers.

[@fissh29]

you crack me up...when you got snagged and called it a fucker ..hilarious... Steve love the videos...authentic and very informative... been binge watching, home sick in shitty, cold Pa....moving to S. Fla. in 20 months on my sailboat...you are priming me for it...thanks...tight lines! p.s.why is your 1 rod wrapped???

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Hey Dufour. Lots of my viewers use my videos as a bridge until their next visit. That wrap is a rod float so in case it goes over it will float. Kinds important on a kayak.

[@mikedoran4763]

Yep, good to know I'm not the only one that has those kind of days fishing and swearing like an Irishman.

[@hungryguy001]

What do you use for a quick anchor?

[@woodrowpass]

What camera are you using? Thanks bro.

[@rudysaldivar4228]

“Maybe I can snag him”! The sign of true desperation.

[@super30ful]

Headed out today to Key Biscayne hopefully I catch a fish😎

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Good luck. Hope you caught dinner.

[@atreym1613]

I just started watching your vids today haha already watched 7

[@zacharyleathers8316]

austin miller same popped up on recommended

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Only a hundred and sixty to go. LOL. Thanks for watching.

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Yea, it seems to be picking up momentum so getting more exposure. Thanks for checking them out.

[@spencermotz3158]

How much leader do you typically use for tossing plastics in the mangroves?

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Don't need a lot. Depends on the knot that I tie between leader and braid. If it is something that might catch on the tip, I use a very short leader maybe a foot and a half to two feet so the knot doesn't enter the tip when i cast. If I use something very low profile like an FG know, then I am fine using a long leader.

[@spencermotz3158]

Key West Kayak Fishing Thanks for the reply and tips I appreciate it! Always a good show especially when you go on a cursing spree! Lmao

[@super30ful]

dude cool video!you had me laughing hard😂

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Thanks Chris. Just one of those days.

[@awhitty321]

Try pulling the weight outta the Doa an putting a circle hook through the nose of the shrimp instead of the hook it comes with it'll present softer an make it skip a little better also

[@awhitty321]

Stays relatively weedless also

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Great idea. Lots of time I am tossing at fish in less than a foot so that will be helpful.

[@awhitty321]

Key West Kayak Fishing can't wait to see a video with you trying it out!... and hopefully working for ya!! Tight lines brotha

[@floridaflyfishing3457]

You can pull the weight out of those doa shrimp and they still sink just VERY slow

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

I found that I was getting better reactions when I dropped live shrimp right on their head. Having the unweighted might be the good artificial substitute.

[@xaisman13]

one bait, 2 fishes, sounds good to me already.

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Now this isn't a one cup two girls parody you know. Much less shocking.

[@leonelmolinajr2]

What lures were you using?

[@jorgesedeno5720]

What size rod and reel did you catch the Goliath with????

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Teramar 7' MH. Penn Conflict 4000.

[@danielrose703]

11:30 I was hoping you would lose your shit and you did not disappoint. Keep it real.

[@connorbeck6191]

Goliath eats snapper at 33:40

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Hey that's cheating. Make them watch every grueling minute. LOL.

[@hayden8437]

Connor Beck

[@MchaelTeeter]

Man it is so pretty where you fish.

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Definitely have the scenery. Makes videos a lot nicer.

[@oldmanyellowbike5826]

I realize it probably doesn't matter, but man when you cast your line running across that pipe foam sure sounds terrible!

[@WARZoNExKNiGhT]

if my area have this kind of river ,I will go fishing there everyday

[@prestoncarr3716]

I'm subscribing to you i love fishing too but i trout fish and redfish have never caught a mangrove snapper before have caught AJ and Red snapper

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

I have never caught a Redfish or a Sea Trout. We just don't get them down in the lower Keys. The upper Keys and across the bay in the Everglades they are prevalent, but down here it is pretty rare. Occasionally during winter the Trout will make it down, but it is really spotty and a very small window. The Red Snapper is really close to our Mutton Snapper.

[@torresfishingFL]

5:19 he did the exact opposite 😂😂😂

[@gerlovestina]

This guy is the curse king 😂

[@thebayoudiaries8389]

Dang i have homework to do but I want to watch this so bad!

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

It'll always be there waiting for you. Do your homework first.

[@karissa609]

in the first 10 minutes of the video about how deep is the water in the area you are in?

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

one to two feet.

[@karissa609]

Key West Kayak Fishing awesome thanks, we are planning a trip down there in June so trying to educate ourselves as much as we can before we go, love your videos

[@andreadepaula8172]

Big hug from Brasil

[@jakkkkal4495]

Caught my 4.5kilo beast last month. nice fish nice fight

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Good deal. Congrats on the beast.

[@jayjohnson9668]

when are you ever gonna use some Pro Cure? Its makes all the difference with soft plastics bro! Call me crazy but its the difference between what was happening to you and hooking up with all those fish! Live and learn my guy!😎

[@willmacaluso5293]

So far I'm not turned on to tarpon fishing- seems like a lot of work with not much of a pay off and you can't eat them!

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

These are the babies I'm targeting in these videos. The Tarpon migration is when the big boys come through. That is my specialty. I'll chase after pretty much any species of fish and do catch and release primarily, so not too concerned about the eating part. They are big, acrobatic, and will hit a variety of fishing techniques. That is what makes them special. Not too many fish that matches that bill.

[@hudsonh3985]

He catches his first fish at 11:30

[@darkstar18498]

Usually I watch the whole video. After the 50th cruse word. I bailed

[@pickolascage7745]

That's either a baby Goliath or it's a different type

[@troyhovis8490]

Y is there a gray nibble around your fishing pole

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

They call that a rod float. For kayak fishing, it keeps your rod from sinking if you drop it overboard or you flip the kayak. You lose everything that is not tied down or sinks on Kayaks.

[@stephendoesstuff4478]

Great stuff man, Fucking hilarious. P.S Love the fishing to.

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Thanks Stephen. Glad you got a kick out of it.

[@windowclean100]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@cunningtonalonzo7214]

How many cameras do you keep on kayak

[@amandanewstrom7553]

Lonzo the land Assassin I think he keeps 3 go pros 1 on him 1 one for under water and one in his other rod I think

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Two. One 4 silver on my head. That has good audio. 3 Black on a stick for over the shoulder, underwater, and from high up.

[@boomer3305]

we site big 25lb,s pike in the spring and ya hafta wisper . they hear ya

[@TheChico1332]

lol lol..He sure is a determined guy considering you wouldn't keep a Tarpon to eat..Good video though.

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Figuring out a system/pattern is very important to me. Figuring out all those variables and being able to call your shots is something special. Plus, it allows others to give it a shot with a better than average chance of scoring a fish. Fishing down in the Keys is a lot tougher than it looks and I feel bad when people come down here with all the expectations and they have a hard time catching anything.

[@dcgo44r]

+Key West Kayak Fishing 100% agree with you! I've been pursuing Tarpons since I was in my teens just for the fact this fish a formidable opponent and challenge. I heard all the time, I caught a tarpon!! and I ask: were you fishing for it, or it just came attach to your bait! lol! then just take the credit for fight but don't ever say that you are a tarpon angler! we use to take credit only if you touch the fish (land) but now in favor of a safe release you can call the fight at any time still count, but only if you call it! if you have intentions of landing it and breaks free...sorry that didn't count! anyways there are fishermen and anglers, and some of the first ones will never understand the second ones.

[@julesrw7232]

why the foam on the one rodeln?

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

That's a rod float in case the fishing pole falls overboard. I took them off of my light tackle rods because they do rub the line when I cast. I have removeable ones now that I take off when I am using them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJS5i52lpZeNna8

[@julesrw7232]

Key West Kayak Fishing : ok thanks.makes sense. btw cool videos. i really enjoy them. regards from germany

[@tinynoggin]

haha omg this is hilarious i subscribed.

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Thanks for subscribing. I am not generally talking that much when I am fishing, but I do definitely think all those things.

[@ethanpaice2080]

Where is the part he catches the Goliath?

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

You'll have to suffer through the whole video to find it. I think it was the only fish I caught that whole day. LOL. Sucks to be you. LOL.

[@willmacaluso5293]

This seems more like Frustration Fishing rather than fun!

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

I catch enough to not worry. It's all about having fun.