Key West Wreck Fishing - Movie Edition

Since the weather for the US is going to be pretty much miserable, I went ahead and made the video extra long as I figured there was not going to be much fishing going on.
We got a rare calm day in January, so I decided to make the run out to blue water and visit the wrecks. I primarily wanted to vertical jig, but I brought a few of my special buddies, Pilchards.
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KEY WEST KAYAK FISHING: Equipment Used
The Car - 1997 Honda Civic Hatchback DX
The Motorcycle - 1997 BMW F650
The Kayaks
1) 2010 Wilderness Systems Tarpon 140.
2) 2012 Hobie Adventure Island w/ Outboard Motor Mount
- 2010 Suzuki 2.5 HP 4-Stroke Outboard
- Lowrance Hook-5
The Rods/Reels
1) 7' MH Shimano Teramar, TMS-X70MH, Line Wt. 10-20lb, Lure Wt 1/2-1 1/2oz, Power: Medium Heavy, Action: Extra Fast
- Penn Conflict 4000
- Power Pro 20lb
- Power Pro 10lb
- Andes 15lb pink mono
2) 7' H Shimano Teramar, TMS-F70H, Line Wt. 15-20lb, Lure Wt 1/2-2oz, Power: Heavy, Action: Med Fast
- Penn Conflict 6000
- Power Pro 65lb
3) 5'8" XH Shimano Treval Jigging Trigger Rod, TVC-58XH, Line Wt. 80-200, Lure Wt, 160 - 270grams, PowerExtra Heavy
- Shimano Torium 16
- Power Pro 65lb
4) 7'6" M Hurricane Calico Jack IM7, CAJ-457, Line Wt. 8-17lb, Lure Wt 3/8-3/4oz, Power: Medium
- Shimano Solstace 4000 FI
- Power Pro 20lb
5) 6' Ande Tournament Stand Up Rod, ASU-601A SDRMH, Line Wt. 20-50, Power: Medium Heavy
- Shimano TLD-30A 2-Speed
- Power Pro 65lb
6) 6'6" Shimano Trevala, TVC-66MH, Line Wt. 50-100lb, Jig Wt 50-100g, Power: Medium Heavy, Action: Medium Fast
- Abu Garcia 6500C3
- Power Pro 30lb
7) 7' Shimano Trevala, TVC-70ML, Line Wt. 20-50lb, Jig Wt 55-135g, Power: Medium Light, Action: Medium Fast
- Abu Garcia 6500C3
- Power Pro 30lb
Plus a few other misc saltwater rigs that are used sparingly and some Bass rigs which I won't use in salt water.
Cast Nets
-5' 3/8" Plastic enclosed weights
-6' 3/16" Super Spreader SS-1000 1 lb per foot
-7' 3/8" Mako 1lb per foot
Filming
GoPro Hero 4 Silver
GoPro Hero 3 Black
GoPro Studio Editing Software
Panasonic G7
-14-42mm F3.5-5.8
-20mm F1.7
Header Graphic Created By: Jeff Kaphingst (www.jeffthedesigner.com) (www.rack30.com)

[@chaplaincrabtree6881]

Easily the best fishing channel on youtube. This sort of realism is unheard of in most of the other channels. You don't edit out your losses and mistakes. It's just a good documentation of what it's like fishing down there. No BS music and flashy intros. Mike. you have truly begun to capture the feeling of being there and the life of fishing. I can't stand seeing 4 guys in a $80k boat stumbling around trying to pull up fish while there is dubstep blasting and acting like a bunch of assholes.

[@disgruntledgames]

"That was a mistake!!" *Immediately does the same exact thing again 😂

[@skylarmaldonado2314]

Dude you had me laughing so many times during this video. All of those old man noises! I love it bro, good job that was sick!

[@LaosCook]

Best kayak fishing on KZbin hands down.

[@F1reb1ad3]

When my wife hears me watching your videos she says if she didn’t know it was a fishing channel she’d wonder what was actually going on when you say things like “it’s gonna break my tip” 😂

[@manbearpig8691]

Well, this must be about the 5th time that I have watched this video in the last 14 months. It is the best video depiction of the pleasure/pain involved in vertical jig fishing I have ever seen. It is hard to comprehend the power of large Amber Jacks unless you have caught one. To accomplish that from a sitting position, in a kayak is borderline masochistic. Standing in a boat, where you can do some of the lifting with your back muscles is still extremely punishing. What Steve is doing is "off the charts" crazy. I am humbled by the master,

[@steveburch5113]

Fantastic. A cross between MMA in a kayak and The Old Man and the Sea! Enjoyed every minute!

[@scottballinger40]

LOL The commentary during the fight was a riot. Theres nothing more memorable then watching your buddy get his ass handed to him. Hell, thats half the reason why I go fishing. Great format and host.

[@mikeemmons1844]

Dude I literally felt tired after watching you fight that first jack lol

[@abefrohman1759]

That was better than any TV show.

[@satanspy]

the sausage king of chicago?

[@josephrobinson8103]

You know, beyond all the gear, the fishing, (which I love btw) the videos, etc, you are just a really neat guy...thanks for doing what you do...Joe Robinson, Miami, Oklahoma, avid crappie fisherman.

[@eriklarson9137]

It's not often I laugh out loud when someone hooks a big fish. @32:44 is an exception. Lol!

[@SocraticMethodGuy]

i used to live in Florida and miss the fishing bad. Currently landlocked in a flyover state. I live vicariously through your channel. Thanks for the entertainment and memories. Glad you get to make a living doing this. I only kayak fished in canals and in the ICW but still.... maybe one day I'll get back and upgrade to what you're up to. Cheers to you Sir. Tight lines...

[@Ironicallyferm]

I’ve been watching your videos for a few years now. Binged watch the olders ones. What I notice is you don’t cuss nearly as much in your videos uploaded in the recent years- but older videos you let it fly. Gotta say, idk why but it sounds a whole lot better when you don’t cuss like that - your videos sound way more wholesome. Thanks again for the content brother 🎉

[@RH-qk5lt]

One of my favorites. It cracks me up everytime I watch it. Not good.... not good..... pump and wind gain 40' and the AJ strips out 80'. LOL... this is horrible! LOL....this is miserable! Other people's self inflicted pain cracks me up.

[@dressydressy6246]

Lol, small fish, not big fish, dang it. Said no fisherman ever. Love it.

[@dobbo5881]

This guy is a proper Angler deep respect for the sporting attitude to fishing ........tight lines for now and in the future

[@josecorujo4148]

Damn!!!! This is hands down my favorite episode I don't know why but it looks like you had your personal best amberjack and for sure it's going to be hard to beat that mutton snapper at least you got a big head to do a big old soup. Great job steve you're one hell of a angler.

[@stevehogan8829]

BTW, I now have several of your short sleeve shirts in light blue and grey. Keep em coming.

[@garywolf1893]

Man I don’t know what it is about watching you torture yourself over and over. Was just LOL watching some of this. My arms are like jell-o. Well heck let’s drop a pilchard down and do it all over again. Steve I just enjoy what you do and how you don’t give up. By far you are the best. Thanks and hopefully you have some Ben Gay creme for your arms

[@sarahdriscoll5287]

Thanks for bringing some sunshine and smiles to cold wintery Indiana.

[@rust8663]

Please keep doing this style.. i love watching full fights

[@gwrulzmylife]

Probably one of my favorites of your videos.

[@rodboyce5811]

Now that's what I call "grunt fishin"

[@craigwhite7894]

Epic struggle between man and beast

[@ArturoHernandez-cz2ny]

You are the man brother.

[@paulvalley2125]

Hi Steve, every time you grunted and groaned I was grunting and groaning with you. I kept saying Come on Steve you can do it. I love watching your videos. But I wish I was there with you. Keep it up I will keep watching.

[@chriswade3424]

Best one yet! The man and the sea, all over again!

[@dixee6498]

Good thing he got a fish. I was starting to think he was trying to have a baby! 😃

[@BillDeWeese]

Great episode. Great day out. Glad the weather down there is getting better for offshore. Keep them coming. The long-form, not-overly-edited format is great. Like real, reality TV.

[@pattydavisstyron]

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences so generously and honestly. I watch your videos like some folks watch a fish tank. It makes me feel like I am there. I am also soaking up info for our next family camping trip in the keys. We bring our nine year old son every year and we can just fit three smaller hobies inside the fifth wheel, so the inshore areas you show look like a safe bet with a kid who can't pedal against a strong current for too long. We always fish when we go, but this year I booked in August so we can try our hand and catching a few lobsters for supper. I love that you don't take more than you need. Even when you catch bait, you don't take in batches greater than your needs. A good example for my kid to watch (I cover his ears here and there when you get mad).

[@bigshirley3141]

Dude watching you work like that got me super tired just watching you, and that last mutton snapper would’ve been awesome.. great video

[@DLJohnson01]

Now, that's hell of great fishing! Love this one the most. Keep the movies coming.

[@trimzyzulueta4680]

Great vid. So fun to watch!! More of these please!!👍😆😆🤘

[@ItzRetz]

Yeeeees an extra long video! I wish all your videos were this long

[@thomasbayless3982]

A new sub. I’m hooked. Stud jack. Man, I got a shoulder cramp just watching.

[@davidwing4150]

Best episode ever! Rubber arms and snot bubbles.

[@ScreamingReel500]

LMAO...Best kayak fishing channel..Thanks for sharing!

[@jthepickle7]

Dude! Take a vacation and go freshwater fishing! I lived in KW for awhile. You go out to get a couple snapper for dinner and hook into stuff that ruins your arm, puts a permanent bend in your rod, ages your reel and come home exhausted - with a fish head to show for it and order pizza.

[@KylesHooked]

You were getting wrecked at 1st. That was 1 hell of a fight with that reef donkey. That Teramar put in work. I have that same rod. Love it. Great job Steve.😎

[@rm062302]

I don't know how I got here but I am entertained

[@abyg5781]

You did it buddy ,nice fishing job,and a beautiful day offshore 👍🏻

[@cbkilpatrick114]

Dude that was an incredible amberjack and man that mutton must have been massive!

[@jcai2come]

Thank you for your videos. I'm sure you enjoy doing it as much as we enjoy watching them. Keeps us all coming back to your channel. Great work and dedication on your part, Thanks again..!!!

[@kevinsandells9933]

Wow. Had to make popcorn for this video. Excellent Steve. Hell yea.

[@nocturnalman]

that wizzing at 10:42 ! Amazing brotha and that catch at 28:07 is a monster!

[@ingelri2]

Great video! Those jacks are unreal!

[@realbartsimpson]

Pleasant or not, seeing you pull up that big fish was amazing!

[@TT-uo2pf]

Definitely the best video i have ever watched from this channel!..Thank you Steve and keep up your good work!

[@ReelYakkers]

I’m tired just watching this!

[@shahbazshamsai7491]

Simply awesome Steve. Amazing fight with the big AJ and that Mutton at the end was epic.

[@pma5317]

Awesome video man!! Looks like an insane amount of fun!!!!!

[@boomer3305]

the gut busting is the best takes me back to baja east cape

[@ChristopherDivine]

You know you're spoiled when you complain about catching too big a fish! Dream Day!

[@joshuastewart7423]

This is by far your best video. You need to do this more, just how the drag would scream and the fight entertained me. By the way keep the good work up.

[@josecorujo4148]

Joshua Stewart I thought the same thing👍

[@freshlysaltedfishing8500]

Really miss these videos

[@dakotareid1566]

Same

[@michaelcrawley5211]

Thanks so much for this video! Just once in my life I would like to experience that kind of fishing when or lose it would be amazing!

[@ChiefToad]

This a was a great episode. A guilty pleasure I guess...watching the fish work you over like that.

[@sanjeevsingh2831]

That was a big catch!!!

[@flyslinger2]

You are a glutton for punishment! I love it!

[@kellymyers5903]

Great video God bless and stay safe going out that far

[@travisbrown3723]

That’s a hell of an AJ for the whole situation going on. Cool shit.

[@WhiskertimeFishing]

Another fun to watch video Steve!! Keep em coming!

[@observelistennlearn1415]

Darn, Steve!! I come from a family of fisherman, starting from my grandpa. But have to tell you. I always learn interesting fishing 🐟 facts from you! Thank you!

[@JamesWright1955]

you made my arms hurt, good video.

[@yangjianhunt]

Wow. Quality of fish is amazing in this video! I have yet to have fishing this good that I complain fish being too big! Looking forward to more wreck fishing from you Steve!

[@davidlem315]

All I can say is awesome 👌👍😃😃😃

[@gettightfishing358]

That was an extremely entertaining video 👍

[@randomace12]

Top quality video! Great work :)

[@wagnersantana_]

Nice fishing Bro... Big fishes and Nice Actions. Good job Bro.

[@jackiemartin978]

Wow what a work out

[@northernrifleman6412]

You are the best you are the one that made me fish!!!!

[@jzl300z]

Love your videos man! Great info in description too, just bought the same shimano teramar rod and really like it so far!

[@SJFishWhisperer]

You were worked! Looks like I need to hit the gym before March! Great video. Thanks!

[@vaughn1804]

Man, that was an impressive fight on that spinning rod. Cheers! Gotta love those teramars.

[@ammar1413h]

I miss catch and cook videos😢💔

[@Darreninnyc]

This was funny to watch since you usually make this look so easy. Thx for sharing. That Amberjack put up a good fight.

[@randallwhiteman4682]

Best vid so far! That was epic!

[@ricktowers257]

That jack got the best of you lol great stuff

[@larryrich327]

Gosh you have got a good channel, just really interesting, fun to watch

[@arroyoriverrat]

I really like this trip! Good fishing buddy!

[@markokay1726]

Quality fishing! Like this !

[@deferonekoicrew3125]

Nice vid.Its cool how you go out so far .I love your setup.

[@FishFinder]

Nice video as always Steve. I uploaded a good one a few months ago fishing on a reef/wreck. Lots of action and a lot of fun. Nothing like what you were reeling in just now..

[@gregoryb7485]

Great movie,great editing

[@dennisp5281]

Epic Steve!!

[@Backroad_Junkie]

Dude! My arms stopped working just watching you. I'm tired now, lol.

[@williamleidy6713]

Death by amber jack ......LOL!

[@HankWright777]

Great video. Thanks!

[@eriklarson9137]

Fish heads fish heads roly-poly fish heads.

[@jeffreywaters5372]

Very nice AJ Steve. I know that was a serious workout.

[@erniejoanne1603]

So glad you did well. Heard your motor coming in at about 7pm. I've got to figure out how to get out there / near there with my rig.

[@werftv4580]

fish of a lifetime for a great many.. well done.. nice..

[@migs671]

Love these long videos we need more of these raw footage is the best. The last fish was a beast must have lost a lot of those early on. Love the live bait at the wrecks hopefully can do more

[@SinisterSG]

I love your channel, I’m glad to see its doing fairly well

[@juliahicks7630]

Wow. Great video.

[@cali619brown4]

best video! im tired just by watching this. exhausted!!

[@mccurjm]

If one arm gets worn out, switch the handle on your spinning reel to the other side before the next cast/drop. When bigger fish are hammering your baits every cast, you can spread the exhaustion across both arms. :)

[@kevinblock4276]

Love the long video.. good job

[@SeaSquatchFishing]

Sweet video!