Kayak Fishing The ENTIRE 7 MILE BRIDGE Round Trip In One Day!! Florida Keys

[@JuanLopez-jk9mu]

Watching you fight the Goliath and the way it was behaving and WHERE you are... I knew... I knew the men in gray suits were around... You can actually get ate there... Like Kayak and all, that is Jurassic park sir... Had quite a few fish eaten literally from my hands lol. You are brave... There is an 18 foot Hammer that likes to roam that area and they play for keeps... Be safe and careful.

[@JoeyMo973]

The taxman don't play

[@matthewsmith6703]

Funny enough today is my anniversary and I proposed to my wife on the bridge above Pigeon Key. Great video man, keep it up!

[@TheDevonthedude88]

Congrats

[@bethmulligan2588]

Happy Anniversary...that's where my son proposed to his wife...she was a Sea Tow captian & he had it set up for her to come tow his boat!!! They got married in Key Largo where we all lived...

[@patricknoveski6409]

Amazing fishing. That grouper was huge. + tarpon action. Dude. U got it wired. Thanks P.j

[@rlk5709]

wow! I’m dead after a couple of miles, can’t believe you fished as heavy as you did AND peddled (if my math is correct) 14+ miles! You’re incredible dude! Almost had another shark episode let’s not forget eh? We have the great white sharks here in the California central coast, so far no problem…….yet. Love the vids, well done!

[@miamiwax5504]

Yeah that's easy 2.5 hours each way not including fishing. Maybe even worse if the current is ripping.

[@rlk5709]

I’m 73 years old, and it doesn’t take much anymore to wear me out, been kayaking since 1994 and really don’t have any reason to stop now, watching you young guys constantly raising the bar keeps me thinking young, tight lines!

[@bethmulligan2588]

Nice shot of Fred...mighty he grows!...dontcha just love vis...I knew you'd pull up a goliath...& the big boy chasing it..some big monsters lurking around there...maybe it was Big Mo!...waiting to just pounce on your catch...tight lines...🤙...

[@MassNBass]

You got guts my friend - looks like one shark encounter will not deter you from catching bigger groupers. Stay safe and tight lines!!!!

[@joejoerobinson8724]

I mean to be killed by a shark on a kayak is pretty unlikely, for someone to hang up their fishing rod because of that you have to be a pretty big Puss Wuss

[@gregweller416]

Having fished it many times, that 7 mile bridge is an awesome piece of fish structure. Ya just never know what’s lurking beneath the surface there. Great fishing!

[@bethmulligan2588]

So true...Great structures...I've had to maneuver quite a few off of it...

[@scottjolly8983]

I love the highlights at the end! Great touch. I think u lost that fish when u put ur rod tip down to put the cushion on the butt. Happens to the best of us. Love the content brother. Keep it comin!

[@NAUTILYFE]

Nice Rich! Come on down to Fort Myers and fish on our boat sometime brother, would be honored to do a collab with you! We have an awesome fishery down here. Safe travels out there and tight lines 🤙🏼🎣

[@csabasiska7928]

Much respect to your enthusiasm, Rich. That was a hell of a tour with nice catches.

[@FishAholicTV]

Thanks so much!! I’m really glad you enjoyed!!

[@reubinbishop8010]

Rich 2 minutes into the Grouper fight, I didn't think this through LOL!

[@supervisorone5960]

Epic nicely done (just do half way trips) First of all the opening sequence was awesome and the place was crawling with fish.. Great action Big grouper that shark also looked big good thing it wasn't hungry, really good all around action I like those lures you have I'm partial to surface (shallow) rapala and the popper as well (those have been good to me)

[@justinlovett8297]

Watching the drone footage was crisp and clear. The 7 mile bridge is an accomplishment in it self to go back in a single day while fishing and trolling. That’s a feat in its own. Catching Goliath groupers are long and straining endurance especially when they take you in structures like around that bridge. Waiting patiently for them to come out. Saving them from being eaten by a shark that was epic. I was completely stoked about ramp you launched your kayak from. In Spring of 2014 I pulled in my first 4ft. nurse shark on that exact spot. After removing my hook and every other hook that was in the shark’s mouth. The release was just as smooth. Love the material in your videos. Don’t know if you can reveal the artist/song singing in the beginning of your video. My wife asked me if you could. We both watch and dream of returning every year. Thanks for sharing your experiences on KZbin it is much appreciated!

[@Edward_225]

Loving the videos Rich! You’re literally the reason I got into kayak fishing man.

[@joseph41389]

Same here! Just ordered me a kayak the other day! Can’t wait 😁

[@TDGolfing]

I hope to get a kayak so I can do this

[@mikebennett3432]

This video was amazing. Fantastic quality, made me feel like I was right there! Thank you for all the effort you put into making this video! Great job! 😎👍

[@FishAholicTV]

Thanks so much Mike!!! Really stoked to hear you enjoyed! Tight Lines!!

[@josephtrapanese3310]

Hey Rich. Don't be afraid to dunk that go pro in the water. Give us the underwater perspective of that beautiful bridge.

[@arensenfishingandoutdoors6766]

Ye

[@HeirofCarthage]

Instant like 👍!! Thanks for this awesome video.

[@dabonemarrow5337]

Luv, your editing your getting really good!!! Very good show!! Luv your music choice, very nice!! Keep doing it!! Godspeed brother

[@dabonemarrow5337]

Your patience is astounding!! Even when your biting your tongue!! It pays off. Really good stuff!! Godspeed

[@dabonemarrow5337]

Looks like it was alot of fun!!

[@BIGYAKRFISHING]

That is probably one of the best intros I’ve seen in a while. Great work Rich.

[@FishAholicTV]

Thanks so much!!!!

[@kevinsweeney8914]

With all the awesome drone footage, it must be hard to pick what you want to include! Love the overhead video and the footage just above the water (do you fly your drone perilously close to the water??!!). Great content, Rich, all around...keep up the fantastic work.

[@akiniahvlog6934]

nice catch, love the view and your video really clear. great content❤❤

[@lee8287]

11:40 those shadows of tarpon was amazing

[@FatGordie22]

Damn Rich! One of your Canadian followers here: dude your kayak/Keys videos are THE BEST out there! You and Sammy Davis Jr, the hardest working men in show biz! Thought we were going to get a mirror image kayak-side shark attack like last year.. you have some serious cahones. Don’t get eaten and keep those great videos coming. PS your somewhat “disappointing” day would have been a show stopper for most of us.

[@G-Force_70]

Great video Rich, love the deeper water fishing.

[@colindavidson6483]

Wow what an exciting trip!! You’re so lucky the wind was fairly calm. Live to fish

[@michaelcohen2345]

Awesome to see you hit the bridge again!

[@denisecasey89]

Amazing! Been on a few charters under that bridge & have never seen that much action. I'm a kayaker but do NOT have the guts to fish like you do 😳

[@DEADCRAB]

Probably the best fishing channel on KZbin, big fan here! As a fellow KZbinr myself would you mind if I asked if you film your drone shots yourself or if you have someone else with you? Thank you so much.

[@franzsperginand113]

Your vids fishing that bridge in the yak are always my favorite.

[@FishingLongIsland]

Again, such a great video with an award deserved opening.

[@guillermomorales4417]

Im more impressed of how much gear you have in that kayak, that's a store right there nice job men

[@joejoerobinson8724]

At 16:30 that was a FWC edit. Nice tarpon, that jumping was so awesome. God I love fishing

[@Beyondthebreakers]

Nice, where did you launch from and what month is that? Looks like those tarpons are residential there.

[@chadcase5936]

Great kayaks for my kids! We may replace the paddles at some point, but they are perfect starter kayaks for them... and my husband and I enjoyed taking them out too!

[@AHumanBeingbeing]

14 miles of pedaling is impressive for sure. My feet and lower back was aching just watching. Haha! That shark was thinkin about it.. The last time same thing. Pretty wild bro. Cheers

[@FishAholicTV]

Haha yeah my feet ached for a day or two after this one. Thanks so much for watching!!!

[@davefish84]

Another great one, your storying with video is just getting batter and better!

[@davidpickens6916]

Ever run lights ? So you can stay out later? Great intro…. Love your videos…

[@cylurian7603]

Do you take anything home to eat?

[@pigsandapples]

Great adventure. Thanks for taking us on anther awesome ride.

[@kyliecalnan499]

That is PERSISTENCE!!! 😎🔥

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Of The MANY Things I Truly Enjoy About The Channel,, I'd Have To Say That My Favorite Is The Camera Work,, Especially Being Shot In A Way That Makes Me Feel Like I'm Right There.

[@FishAholicTV]

Thanks so much! It makes my day to hear all that hard works was really appreciated!!!

[@kellystewart2977]

Loved the intro Rich! Scary shark on that grouper. 😳 Fun tarpon jumps!

[@therham]

You caught every single fish I tried to stay away from when I'm fishing in the Keys. Good video!

[@cyclonedronz7861]

That was a really nice looking grouper and well worth the 14 mile pedal!

[@Kingkoppa86]

KILLER VIDEO AND EDITING RICH!!!!

[@hto8010]

Watching you fish makes me miss my brother .. he would of loved your channel

[@FishAholicTV]

Aww sorry to hear. God bless! Thanks so much for watching!

[@jimnardone32]

Excited for that Rod to come out. I'm ready

[@Powell_Kayak_Fishing]

Another inspiring video, Rich. Can’t wait to make it down there soon!

[@FishAholicTV]

Thanks so much!! I heard the fishing isn’t great now but should get better next month and as we get closer to Spring.

[@litfilms2874]

Absolutely love the intro Rich, great content as usual keep up the amazing vids! Thank you 👊🏻👊🏻

[@rogerandout1767]

Love it when you're fishing The Keys!!

[@phillumbroso4592]

Goliath and tarpon from kayak, just nuts. Caught a good 150 lbs Goliath a few years ago while visiting West Florida, hope to get my first tarpon when I come down again in February.

[@RM-iy7xx]

All I could think about was your video inches from death when you were netting the grouper. Great video

[@FishAholicTV]

Hahaha me too!!

[@FirstStateFishing]

This vid is craaazy 😳🔥

[@xpanic1999]

That’s insane Goliath grouper and a shark sighting off of a kayak

[@pattaylor7720]

I love the tail walking from the tarpon.

[@defected_R]

Rich with another banger!!!

[@ralphzaccaria7420]

Great video!!! Loved the grouper catch. I had butterflies every time you set the hook while standing.

[@Tim2me]

That shark startled me pretty good, at home watching.

[@fishbait007]

That is amazing fishing my friend! ❤

[@humanpowerpizza]

Yes sir! That's my kind of fishing.

[@P7FierceLiving]

Great video! I'm going to the keys this summer and hopefully will get into some fish around the 7 mile bridge.

[@stevehogan8829]

NIce Tarpon. Great shots of him jumping.

[@danoberholzer7028]

Awesome vid..can't believe you fished the entire bridge. I'm looking forward to fishing there and big pine key in Jan - Apr. Great fishing. Tight lines!

[@novaday8813]

My guy, what's the song at the intro? That slapped

[@lightskinxxvvxx7334]

I love your kayak bro the peddle ones are cool 😎 btw kayak fishing is fun as I'm picking up my new one tomorrow!!!😊

[@FishAholicTV]

Awesome!!! Good luck with the new kayak!!

[@powersaustin63]

Great day in the Keys Rich. Fantastic video, thanks.

[@fishingoutsidethebox]

Those drone shots where breathtaking

[@lloydbonifide]

always great to see the Keys again! I miss living there so much! if you get a chance, stop by Shell World in Key Largo and say hi to Ted!

[@tomashernandez7406]

Freaking killer intro!! Bravo man

[@dohcdelsol93]

I've never seen the water so calm through the main channel. I'd kill for weather that nice.

[@FishAholicTV]

I had a very lucky day 😎. Thanks for watching!!

[@jacobhorne3199]

Sick video bud 🤘🏽🤘🏽🎣🎣

[@FishAholicTV]

Thanks Jacob!! Tight Lines!

[@johnholmes6897]

I just love it when the fish i catch are stronger than my line and drag You guys call that small fun size huh. Sweet

[@stansmith7118]

What a great day of fishing. Rest up my friend, you deserve it. I used to paddle like that but I cashed in my old kay for the motorized old town.

[@FishAholicTV]

Thanks Stan! Glad you enjoyed!! I still haven’t tried the old town kayaks.

[@jimmytv504]

Nice bro good video no se hablar ingles pero tus videos estan muy buenos felicidades,muy buen trabajo ,..,,.,.,.,.,.,.,. soy de Louisiana new orleans

[@J_Powell]

Should be there (Marathon) on vacation this June. Probably driving the family car and renting a kayak because of the long drive. Any of those flats or channels close to the Marathon side for a rental kayak? (I’m assuming they’ll all be paddle version)

[@whiskeykilmer1866]

Excellent video, your video production skills are impressive. Thank you.

[@tedmiller6666]

Great variety of fish another awesome video thanks for sharing it

[@jackwierback9615]

Your northern accent is slowly fading the longer you're down south haha. Awesome video man!

[@rickeeporter5952]

Very nice, just fished the southern end of 7 mile yesterday. Hit two bones off little money, which was one of my goals for this trip. And around a 18-20lb jack. Sadly no tarpon. Great video though brother keep them coming

[@FishAholicTV]

Awesome!! Glad to hear you caught! Thanks so much for watching!!

[@jdreichel4939]

Funny he back pedaled in the direction the shark was goin while trying to net that goliath lmao.

[@captraykelly]

Definitely have to get down there soon to fish and snorkel. Great video.

[@FishAholicTV]

Yeah it’s awesome!! Good luck!! Thanks for watching!

[@justinjohnson5279]

If you don’t mind what was the blue casting setup you was fishing with really like the looks of that combo

[@Sdschnaible]

Great video. Hit a couple of those places with a guide this summer. Way too hot and not much happening. Heading to marathon thanksgiving week '23. Bringing the hobies so distance/tides no issues (used to the big tides here in Savannah)). Normally throw medium action 6'6", 20lb braid/fluoro leader. For the paddle tails/swim baits, is that stout enough? Also, any places you recommend that may produce easy/small fish for when I take the wife or kids out? Thanks !!

[@janicefitzhugh7756]

Who makes the foam ball end support that you added when you hooked into the grouper?

[@GondolaFishing]

What bucket is that- that you’re using??? Looks like a great idea. Thanks. Is that a brute garbage can lid?

[@snookslayer5026]

Amazing video great job rich. Love the channel

[@sidneyevans2166]

Awesome man!

[@rogeriowisniewski8539]

Hello!!! I live in Curitiba-Brazil I really like your videos.....my brother lives in Florida. a hug.

[@SoFlyVA]

Another fire intro man!!!

[@FishAholicTV]

Thanks so much!!!

[@MrOzzy281]

Love the green rod, also what gopro wide angle setting are you using? The frame rate was great for the zooms and so was the quality? Are you using high settings and just turning it on and off?

[@sguimond22]

what pound braid were u using for the Goliath grouper? And love the vids

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

March 1 you can start keeping one of those goliaths for dinner!! Well if you get the permit of course

[@andrewwilson5266]

What kind of kayak do you have? It's so stable. My pescadore is ready to flip. Love the video.

[@bite_goons_adventure]

what exact swivel brand was it that you used??? and what knot did you use?? I'm kind of thinking that's perfect for grouper !

[@rogerilgrande3653]

Great content! You are an inspiration to kayak fishermen! Would appreciate if you can provide any information about your launch location. I am headed to The Keys in January and will be taking my hobie outback.

[@jmcimba]

Did you have any weight on your rig when you caught the tarpon near the middle of the bridge ? Awesome Goliath catch, and release. Way to save it from the shark that came up .

[@nature9066]

I don't know whether you read comments or not but good one brother ❤️

[@mitchellmoris6729]

Just a discovered your channel, love the fishing content.

[@joelblessing6697]

that juvie goliath was amazing! what lb leader did you have on?

[@sgbawg0]

Wasn't that were you were almost knocked off your kayak by a giant bull shark?

[@deanmarten]

Yep. That was wild

[@HobbzGarage]

I was just down there a couple weeks ago. Caught my 1st tarpon, and lots of mangrove snapper.

[@fishstock2007]

Inspiring watching your videos man great job! I’m a Miami resident and want to buy a kayak. I was wondering if a) can you maybe make a video on fishing kayaks? Can you break down your set up and gear incl exact hobie model and what you add, do different or replace?? Awesome thanks!