Prospecting Marathon Pirate Island (Boot Key)

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Put some time around the South side of Boot Key in Marathon Key Florida.
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KEY WEST KAYAK FISHING: Equipment Used
The RODS AND REELS:
1) Esky Rods - Spinning 7' (Med 12-15lb Saltwater) - Slow Parabolic Action - Solid Carbon - Fuji Guides(8) and Reel Seat.
- Quantum Cabo 4000
-20lb Power Pro
2) Esky Rods - Spinning 7' (Med/Hvy 15-20lb Saltwater) - Fast Action - Solid Carbon - Fuji Guides(8) and Reel Seat.
- Quantum Cabo 5000
-30lb Power Pro
3) Esky Rods - Spinning 7' (Med 12-15lb Saltwater) - Med Fast Action - Solid Carbon - Fuji Guides(8) and Reel Seat.
- Quantum Cabo 6000
-50lb Power Pro
4) Esky Rods - Spinning 6'4" (25-30lb Saltwater) - Mod-Fast Action - Solid Carbon - Fuji Guides(9) and Reel Seat.
- Shimano Torium 16
-65lb Power Pro
Esky Rods
3414 Duck Avenue,#8
Key West, Florida 33040
305-896-4637
[e-mail]
www.eskyrods.com/
The Kayaks
1) 2010 Wilderness Systems Tarpon 140.
2) 2012 Hobie Adventure Island (BLUE) w/ Outboard Motor Mount
- 2010 Suzuki 2.5 HP 4-Stroke Outboard
- Lowrance Hook-5
3) 2012 Hobie Adventure Island (RED) w/ Outboard Motor Mount
- 2018 Suzuki 2.5 HP 4-Stroke Outboard
- Lowrance Hook-5
The Rods/Reels (RETIRED)
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 8 Black
GoPro Hero 7 Black
GoPro Hero 4 Black with Sennheiser MKE2 Elements waterproof microphone.
GoPro Hero 4 Silver
GoPro Hero 3 Black
Panasonic G7
-14-42mm F3.5-5.8
-20mm F1.7
Software: Adobe Premeire Elements and Photoshop Elements
The Car - 2009 Honda Fit Base Model - 5 Speed Manual, Yakima Roof Rack.
The Motorcycle - 1997 BMW F650
Header Graphic Created By: Jeff Kaphingst (www.jeffthedesigner.com) (www.rack30.com)

[@antrigen1480]

I'm pretty sure I heard a banjo playing back by the boat graveyard...

[@MM-tt3np]

And a human sounding like a crazy pig ;)

[@highnoon116]

Fishing in paradise…thanks for sharing! High Noon

[@WoodenBoatGuy]

That green boat at 10:15 is the same one I found in the mangroves right after the refugees that came over on it abandoned it. I did a video showing it back in April. Guess I know where it ended up.

[@aroundtheyardfun]

that's awesome, I just checked out your video and that's so cool, it's amazing that that boat is still floating.

[@anthonyvespia6662]

Steve, that was such an awsome ride. That's why I love the keys. You'll always find a new spot created or undiscovered. I hate seeing boats, that were once beautiful, just sitting there destroyed. But I guess that's what makes those spots interesting.😎 🎣 🙏

[@edmilsonsilva7283]

❤I love you a lot, you talk with the fish,judge the political attitude, you are such a thing. I wish you the best. Belchertown - Massachusetts.

[@justinburkett3339]

I miss hearing your “it’s a beautiful day in the Florida keys”, felt like that was your catch phrase.

[@bootleg956]

I visit Marathon 1-2 times a year and usually stay right next to Boot Key. I've always wanted to explore around there but it's too shallow for the rental boat. Glad to get a close up look. Thanks for the tour Steve!

[@tonygville2969]

Thanks Steve for a beautiful tour 👍 Viva Cristo Rey 🙏

[@donaldmann8841]

I love these expeditions in to all the nooks and cranys of the keys.

[@11ccom]

Good adventure. Reminded me of my flats days. The grave yard would be spooky at night.

[@pakde8002]

He should do a Halloween episode there. Creepy af

[@hermw1541]

I think the guy in the boat said "all about the bait". Love the video. Awesome job.

[@miamiwax5504]

Boot key looks cool as hell. I would love to get a bike on there and ride around.

[@johnhicks2974]

Just placed my second order, both orders filled and shipped within 24 hours Nice job Steve I had to order some stuff because I’m enjoying your videos so much, just found your channel 2 months ago

[@agawied2910]

I saw a moray eel in those mangroves that you were fishing at the beginning. Super cool to watch it chase bait.

[@toml8227]

amazing video, I wish to be there again. Greetings from Warsaw, Poland

[@gRosh08]

Thanks for sharing.

[@isickofit]

No sudden burst of silenced semi-automatic fire, so, Sweet.

[@wegottafishdude]

🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 Awesome stuff Stephen

[@jag1436]

Friend lives a few blocks from sombrero I love that area Wish I was exploring down there now ! Enjoy !

[@antwainstanley5315]

Would love to see more catch clean and cook of Mangrove snappers

[@Backroad_Junkie]

This was a very cool video. Love seeing the channels, like at Book Key, as well as the off shore areas. Have to wonder if nefarious things happen back there, lol. Interesting that someone would put a monument on a small lump of land like that. Probably the Boot Key Yacht Club. Any members here? If they had the forethought to bring the materials for the signage, it might be a regular party spot. Next time, leave a note!

[@Orlosthedruid]

14:34 the boat being shown half sunk looks like the boat used to find the gold ship Atocia. that treasure is on display in Key West at a museum.

[@andrewmartin6683]

In Hawaii there are tons of urchins everywhere and it sucks when you get spinned they break off very easy. We also have bonefish no permit or tarpon though.

[@bmak7874]

Living the dream!!

[@robertparker5331]

Me and my dad are In marathon I am a big fan of you and we have a boat and we are inviting you to come fishing with us you can make videos if you want make a video of this and say if you want to or not Because your one o GG my favorite fishing youtuber

[@pinktomatoe7025]

Great video Steve, we’ve been watching you for years. I was wondering if you’ve come across any crocodiles around the middle to lower keys, don’t believe I’ve seen you come across any? I’ve heard of sightings there around boot key.

[@randallgreer1994]

Cubans made it there the other day after a week of paddling when the motor quit,

[@randyruney5704]

Such a cool video. If it weren’t for the bugs , I could get use to it. Cheaper than the rest of the Keys

[@RedfishInc]

The tonal quality of your voice is very similar to that of Don Knotts. I bet that you could do a good Barney Fife impersonation if you tried.

[@gotchewie420]

Also, have you considered using circular polarizer filters to help remove some of the reflections and stray light?

[@LonerBoi88883]

Subbed

[@walleyechannel]

Steve, thanks for the video. Coming here tomorrow with my piranha and you have really sped up my learning curve. I’m aware of your on line services but what if I’m in Marathon? Are you set up for retail?

[@gotchewie420]

Have you every considered getting a insta360 or dji's 360 degree camera? Would've been very cool if we could choose our own angle to look. Still a cool ride. Thanks

[@nopro520]

I’ve never seen anyone shoo away a tarpon lol

[@IMStrawman]

I'd love to watch more of this video, but I'm getting motion sickness from the rapid back and forth motion of your camera.

[@tolpacourt]

das raysis!

[@MM-tt3np]

Skunked ;)

[@RedfishInc]

I could swear I heard banjo music when you went up that channel... watch your booty Steve 😏 there's probably a reason why they call it pirate Island.

[@drticktock4011]

I was there about a week ago. Too bad this was published after that.

[@rand0mGT]

Found any dead bodies floatin by?

[@BigDipper79]

Will a nurse shark actually get aggressive if there’s no food or bait that they’re going after?

[@cacafist]

Do you have any cuda tubes for sale in any shops? I’ll be in marathon next week

[@retiredguyadventures6211]

Wonder why they closed the bridge going to Boot Key?

[@joelrodriguez4469]

Steve what's up with fishing

[@allendabold5611]

do you think the realisticness of the Vudu shrimp helps when the water is real clear

[@miamiwax5504]

Yeah for sure

[@allendabold5611]

will those Tarpon hit a large Vudu shrimp

[@miamiwax5504]

U will never land a tarpon on vudu shrimp. The hooks are way too dull and a tarpons mouth is all bone. I have hooked many but the hook always comes out.

[@davidsawyer7880]

Smugglers creek.

[@rbeck8471]

My back yard

[@donaldmann8841]

I love these expeditions in to all the nooks and cranys of the keys.