I Had to Fight An Alligator While Fishing on a Paddleboard!

[@Nigel_BC]

Ok. So I live in Northern California and we have some pretty beautiful rivers but nothing compares to that! Absolutely stunning!!

[@bradbutcher3984]

You do have beautiful rivers but there is something special about this one.

[@Dough_Daddy88]

Don't be jelly. You'll die faster in Florida in those Rivers then you will in California. It takes a lot of experience and iron balls to do what he does here in Florida. One bump from a gator and if you're in south Florida like he is, a crocodile, if you don't believe in God you will once you hit that water......

[@bassassassinnn7459]

I dunno, the Trinity is pretty damn spectacular.

[@bradbutcher3984]

@@bassassassinnn7459 I live 5 miles from it. I grew up camping and fishing the Trinity valley here east of Dayton TX.

[@bradbutcher3984]

@@Dough_Daddy88 the gators aren't that bad. I'll swim in water that has gators in it.

[@TheAlexSpanky]

Gotta be one of the coolest fishing spots ive seen. Gotta love Florida, man.

[@aaronhiggs]

I’ll never live anywhere else. The best days are just chucking baits in a backwater creek.

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

That's florida livin. Absolutely beautiful surrounded by 1000 people from Michigan, new york, ohio and new Jersey🤦. Can't wait to have our state back in about a month.

[@icya5844]

Nope they are here for good because of the lockdowns in their states... and then they will vote for that garbage down here...

[@bradbutcher3984]

I bet that blows donkey d.

[@anataone]

Its super crowded here the last 2 years

[@comfortablynumb9342]

Luckily there aren't many yankees in the back country. I grew up fishin' in Florida and wish I could move back. But it is crowded. My hometown has a million people where we had 250k not long ago. I want to move down by the Glades, away from the traffic jam.

[@jaimesolis8362]

@@icya5844 Lord help us!

[@JigginWithJordan]

Such a vibe back there 🙌🏼

[@wbrady8208]

that’s why florida is so beautiful it has those rainforest it’s got the beaches man that’s why it’s the fishing capital of the world

[@2Skinny]

Does Florida have rainforests though...?

[@paterpeter1985]

Enjoy it while it lasts with the increasing development

[@Fishing_With_Essex]

Lol, rainforests?

[@Exploremorefishing]

"This place looks like Jurassic Park " you said it as I was literally thinking it

[@sethhypes9756]

Me too lol its was great

[@j.s.ajaheimssuperadventure9200]

yow bro your brave to do what you do sometimes just be careful and thank for all the videos i have learnt a lot from watching you for so long now bless up from Jamie's Super Adventurers 🙏 keep fishing dro.

[@ThatNoFbody-ch9ky]

(J.S.A) Jaheim's Super Adventures. Who r u replying to

[@jacobstrong6273]

What an absolute beauty of a vid. Takes me a trip without having to go anywhere or pay anybody lol

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

I love the different ways you fish. From shore, land skiff, paddle board, boat. Love it homie🤙

[@BamaBeachBum]

Ummm...yeah. That is a quality piece of content. Well freakin done.

[@waltertx.6020]

It's unbelievably beautiful. Thanks for taking us along for the ride 👍

[@mattmcilvin2588]

I love fishing the Loxahatchee river, it’s so peaceful and beautiful.

[@9ine4our1ne]

Where is the best place to put the kayak in ?

[@FancyGentleman]

@@9ine4our1ne I have the exact same question

[@lancechaykin3878]

Dude that alligator was was more aggressive than any I have encountered...usually they are really skittish. The fact that you slapped at him multiple times and he hung around...def no the norm lawdog

[@GatewoodBrown]

Man, really resonated with this one. Such a beautiful river and always cool seeing it from someone’s perspective. Those waterproof backpacks are handy!

[@chilihntr]

Quite possibly one of your best. Truly appreciate the time you spend to make them this good.

[@johnmcinnes6644]

You’ve come a long way from zipping around the bay in your flats boat to beating down a gator for some black water snook fishing on your SUP and you’ve gotten good with the camera. Definitely a successful evolution! I was just waiting for you to tell the kayakers:”Like, subscribe and smash the bell etc”. LOL

[@cjmouring6242]

The drive the vigor the skill the serene landscape its just insane ive been watching sense 30k i Subs and this is by far the coolest video ive seen yet! Keep fishin never stop as my good friend john b would say! Love you my dawgg

[@aquaman461]

Stunning scenery and what an awesome video Lawson. Love those old growth cypress forrests!! The growth in your cinematography and storytelling is meteoric compared to when i started watching you. Very well done. Im happy for you. Tight lines...

[@DvjLuna]

WOW... This has to be the most beautiful fishing site I have seen you fish Lawson.... This is the kind of fishing I love to get into.... NOTHIN but the wildlife and myself. Well, maybe a fishing buddy with me to enjoy what Florida has to offer!

[@robertc8187]

This is the kind of video that makes me come back!

[@williamengland6950]

When people talk about “Old Florida”, for many it conjures images of oak trees and Spanish moss. To me, rivers like that are my memory of “Old Florida”... rivers of tannic-stained water, cypress, cabbage palms... I miss it!

[@aaronhiggs]

Not much of it left sadly. Gotta go up towards north Florida to get back in the boogerwoods any more. Tampa south is slowly losing this kind of beauty.

[@JenkinsB]

The stretch of river I grew up fishing had an "outfitter" open next to it several years ago. I will not fish the sections I did as a teenager due to the ignorant paddlers (easy folks, not all paddlers are ignorant, retract your offense). It did force me to explore other sections of the river and I found some good smallie waters as a result. Killer float trip though, take it in stride and enjoy the beauty.

[@patriotman7]

Your camera work is improving Lawdawg. Keep up the good work.

[@auto_5]

Loving the HD. Especially at this place!

[@adamkasper4836]

My favorite part of you channel is your appreciation for nature and of course the fishing

[@muskietime]

Well done fishing, filming, putting up with heavy rain, music playing kayakers, gators, bugs, tidal change, current and much more. Florida has so much beauty to offer. The State is loaded with beauty and luckily, it seems the Florida government strives to protect and share it with visitors.

[@jhunt2572]

Epic is the most overused word in the youtube fishing lexicon, but I haven't seen anything this amazing since the Amazon trip, everything for the thumbnail onward was incredible. KZbinr fisherman take a note: day fishing in the backdrop of awe inspiring creation where you have to limbo to get downstream through monsoon rain and beat down hungry alligators qualifies as "Epic". Mind blowing day!

[@edwinfeldman8231]

Used to swim those spillways as a kid before they rebuilt them to what they are now. Used to create an air pocket you could get underneath and come up under and hang out when the water was high. The further west you go the skinnier, darker and more jurrasic it got. Used to go WELL past Indiantown Rd decades ago but I believe it's all overgrown now. Memories...

[@gmunidos2003]

It's crazy because I love are your videos...from informative to just fishing....BUT THISSSSSSS..EASILY TOP 3 OF YOUR ENTIRE VIDEO COLLECTION

[@eastcoastoutdoors902]

“I’m from florida” “Prove it” “.....I fought an alligator today..” “Oh....ok. I believe you”

[@aaronhiggs]

Its a mark of pride down here. You havent lived in Florida unless you have had a crazy experience with a gator.

[@eastcoastoutdoors902]

@@aaronhiggs Forreal😂 I was kayaking and a gator launched at me but it missed and it followed me all the way until the launch

[@eastcoastoutdoors902]

@@aaronhiggs I also hit a shark with my kayak and it’s tail swiped my leg

[@comfortablynumb9342]

When I was a little kid a friend of my dad's came over with a gator that he killed for attacking a stringer of fish. We lived across from the pond. They hacked up the gator and we are it. And dad was a cop. But laws don't apply to them apparently.

[@yoaudriellopez6432]

Hey lawson awesome videos my brother what reel are you using? I'm thinking about starting to learn how to use bait casting reels.

[@MrSandyBruce]

1rod1reel has a great video on learning how to use a baitcaster for newbies. Helped me a ton. I only use baitcaster a now.

[@JB88-]

What a dream man. I've been fighting COVID for the past year and a fishing trip like this is just what I need to reset. But for now I'm living through you brother, thank you! Great video

[@jacksica7808]

this is one of these videos that i dont even have to watch it all the way through to already know that its going to be a really really good video also i just really like these videos when you go adventuring to these places that are wild and go somewhere different than seawalls and i just think old florida is the coolest thing ever

[@doineedaname2013]

That was a really awesome video. Amazing scenery and the alligator battle was epic

[@scotts.4413]

Love the Paddle Board stuff. Thanks for sharing. Keep them coming!

[@scottyking6897]

Awesome video man I live in Central Florida off the Peace River and it is beautiful but you might have me beat. I'm sure you probably already know this but be careful on those releases I've had a gator take the fish right out of my hands. Keep up the great content you're the best

[@snooketcher]

One of my favorite places on earth Lawson! I have some good memories in that river. So majestic and peaceful, I need to plan a trip soon!

[@seabasslast5547]

Unless I missed it in the video, where is this? I wanna go kayaking here it looks beautiful.

[@snooketcher]

@@seabasslast5547 he didn’t mention it, not sure he wants everyone to know. Your email isn’t listed on your channel or I would have sent you info.

[@lojofishing]

Damn son 😂

[@nelsoncallon8075]

Awesome video! Love the slams. Snook and large mouth same water.

[@watnongmountainadventures430]

Love the cinematography. The squaring off with the gator part was a bonus...Keep it up!

[@donwoods9784]

Cant wait to see you catch Tarponious Prime. Im moving to Florida next june cant wait to get on the water out there.

[@danielserrano7805]

Man let me tell you, it’s incredible! The best water to fish in Florida(and really anywhere) is the water where you wouldn’t expect anything to live. I’ve caught my biggest bass and Snook both out of spots where you wouldn’t expect to catch them!

[@donwoods9784]

@@danielserrano7805 ive been scouting area on google maps im moving to Jacksonville area.

[@danielserrano7805]

@@donwoods9784 oh yeah, Jacksonville is a great area for Redfish!! You’ll definitely enjoy it

[@efsantiago1]

Please keep these coming man!!! Boat trips are cool and all but these kinds of videos are unique!!! No one else has these!

[@jonathanlord3851]

One of your better videos lately Lawson. What a gorgeous setting. Thanks for sharing! Tight lines bro 🎣

[@silasbohlen8169]

This is one of your best videos yet Lawson. Not much better than fishing secluded water like that. Love it man

[@juliolua2104]

I love how you smoothly and calmly handled an alligator attack 👍😂💪😂

[@kyleelliott5446]

What attack? The gator wasn't remotely interested until it was provoked.

[@juliolua2104]

@@kyleelliott5446 Watch the video.

[@mambo47911]

Probably one of the best fishing videos I've ever seen. Freaking beautifulscenery.

[@Cjdklh]

Man you could have not caught a single fish and that video would have still been awesome. Keep up the good work my man

[@jaredminter5871]

You gotta love these days you may not remember all the greatest calm days but on days like these in the middle of no where pouring rain throwing a top water that's what the passion is about....

[@rodconner9079]

Wow! Awesome video! That river dude, pretty cool. Ummmmmmmm - Alligators, not my thing --- not on a paddle board anyway, lol That was amazing! Be Safe

[@aaronhiggs]

Anyone else find the intro to be quite poetic. Love this video so much. Reminds me of why I will never leave Florida.

[@Spiritmatterswithmatt]

Lawson... no doubt one of the GOATS of fishing videos

[@mshearer2]

That was the most beautiful fishing spot i've ever seen. Also, I give the release on the largemouth a 9.95 Perfect head first dive. lol

[@Norcaloutside]

Gotta b thankful for those wild places, protect them. Good to see you switchin it up. ✌

[@bretburt7317]

Amazing spot(s). I moved to Florida 6 months ago just for this sort of thing(s). Wish I had grown up here so I knew where to go!

[@Curryhunts]

What a majestic little river! Absolutely beautiful man looks like it was a fun little jaunt.brings back memories for ya and clears the soul.

[@mikebennett3432]

Thanks for taking us along Lawson!

[@sheilakilroy441]

Such an amazing video Lawson that's what people not from Florida have no idea that we get to enjoy for free. Biggest Florida fan David Kilroy.

[@ricomartinez1770]

You can see your effort in how your video making has constantly improved. I enjoy the fishing content but I also enjoy seeing a quality video. You have minimal camera shake and great quality shots.

[@cristianholloway234]

Needed this after a long stressful day. Awesome content.

[@jessiepaulins]

Probably one of the coolest fishing videos I’ve watched from you man.

[@landdevelopmentreality6838]

Your best video ever! ...and there have been tons of great ones to pick from. Great trip!

[@MotivationNation765]

Wow I’m from Sw Florida and we don’t have any spots like that. One of the craziest spots I’ve seen. Looks so fun to fish.

[@drjcaikenhead]

Dude, absolutely killed it with this video. Best one I've seen in a long time.

[@jacknehs5]

Amazing! This is the only type of fishing I do and I typically do it in a kayak in central Florida. Incredible video lawson

[@user-gu3wx7fe9c]

Viewers watch on your big screen! You will feel like you are there!!! Great job Law-Dawg!

[@michaellaun]

Best video in a long time.. Thank you for taking the time to share with us.

[@coastaljack4450]

Great vid so far man!! Been watching for almost 2 years now I love the content!!!🔥🤙🏼

[@pennysgarage]

I love those deep forest creeks and rivers in Florida. There's nothing like it.

[@MatthewDollingerGearbox]

Best video of yours in a while L. Great work and way to bring us along for the journey!

[@BrandonWatkins614]

That gator just wanted to be friends im sure 😂

[@jmowens69]

Apocalypse now. When you got to the landing with all the tourists I thought you had made it to colonel Kurz's river hideout.

[@jackriider]

love that movie

[@MatthewDollingerGearbox]

“Hey, you know that last tab of acid I was saving? I dropped it.”

[@jmowens69]

@@jackriider i can't count the times I have seen it lol

[@jmowens69]

@@MatthewDollingerGearbox killer line

[@MattDollinger]

@@jmowens69 I've used that line 100s of time... even when not tripping balls!

[@xavierangelo9267]

11:55 that was the most beautiful skip cast that I've seen in a while. Impressed.

[@Dough_Daddy88]

Gotta love Florida and hate it just as much. You have got some big cojones bro. I'm terrified of kayaks and paddle boards and canoes. Especially out in the swamps. I would love to go camping with you LawDawg.

[@FAC-CANADA]

I think I watched all your Videos and it's just about time to say thanks for your great work! Loving it!

[@ianludwig3479]

This place is beautiful, thank you for sharing

[@quentintrees]

Florida man fears no critters

[@beccayaseen]

such a dope video, you've been killing itttt

[@mattkinzy]

Insane this video doesn’t have more views. One of your best

[@thebassslayer2213]

That last spot is really close to where I live, and you couldn’t have said it any better yourself, “This place looks like Jurassic Park”, too bad the camera doesn’t do that water nearly enough justice.

[@bradbutcher3984]

What area of Florida is this near?

[@davidcienfuegos4481]

Yeah where is this?

[@scottsyachts]

Where is it? Thanks

[@leightonchung7610]

Haha this place will end up like every other fishing spot in Florida since covid 🤦🏽‍♂️💀 Overfished and crowded. Watch ... people see fish and immediately want to go there like there isn’t fish in every body of water in Florida 🤣🤣🤣 Its not the spot, it’s your skill, if you always get skunked elsewhere, you will there too 🤣🤣🤡

[@bradbutcher3984]

@@leightonchung7610 I was just curious. I'm in Texas and see the devastation caused by Asian fishermen taking everything they catch.

[@moneygod3432]

The gator was just chilling tho. And by chilling I mean trying to eat him

[@Shrapnel-sq2uk]

I think its safe to say another boat is not even a thought to you lol. The best of your videos is seeing you really enjoy yourself. Keep it up!

[@ultimatejay]

As I was watching I said, “ man that looks like Jurassic park, “ and right after I said that you said it in your video lol. So cool

[@jarrodbailey3948]

Probably the coolest looking fishing spot! Looked amazing

[@jarettschoeffield7536]

Haven't watched but I know I will enjoy it, content quality has continued to improve. Keep it up brother, you got me hooked....

[@AveryandAyden]

Awesome video! Loved the cinematography.

[@neveremotional]

easily one of your best videos.

[@jacobalderman105]

That was a great video 👍 awesome to see florida like this

[@fishkyjelly1020]

Ahh kayakers paddling by enjoying nature while blasting Post Malone. Classic haha.

[@UniverseOfAtoms]

One of your best uploads, man. Love the location.

[@GMANSC45]

What a beautiful place! Thanks for the journey. Bluetooth speakers should be outlawed on the water! The kayaker with tunes harshed my mellow.

[@sushichef40]

Excellent video dude! You out did yourself

[@FishingWithDamon]

That is a beautiful fish I wish I could do that here but I live in Canada 😂 try doing a fishing video in minus 20. That is why I cannot wait for fishing season to warm up!

[@oldhunterdan]

There is a popular creek for canoeing and kayaking near my home in Indiana. The same holds true here in that I have pulled many of Small and Largemouth literally out from under their canoes....

[@TopWaterTV69]

Good to see you back on the water!

[@Kvlaovic]

I’m more of a silent viewer when it comes to comments and expressing opinions, but this video was super sick man. Please do more exploring like this!

[@Dontwantahandle111]

Gators are my biggest worry when kayak fishing, I’ve got a Shark Shield for saltwater, but they don’t work in fresh 😁

[@McQuadeOutdoors]

Best SUP fishing video by far. Actually used that "style" for my most recent one, keep them coming! Do you not have the issue where the board takes off in any direction when you hook a fish?

[@isaactisdell947]

can anyone recommend other fishing channels like this one? iv watched ever single lawson and j.menendez vids need more. love from Australia

[@williambenner5550]

Young Bloods is a Australian one which is absolutely amazing. The Legion Lord is another. Jon B is a American one I think you would enjoy.

[@stevestory8483]

Cavy(now known as Ledge lord), briggsy and morningtide are awesome

[@jimmy2skipps]

Saltstrong

[@MasonTheTinyFishLord]

Thresherfishing is a pretty good one outta Texas

[@fishingwithivanich1809]

Interesting fishing ! Thank you from Russia !

[@harryseeto]

This is an amazing video bro! I would love to try fishing like this, except for the Gator part. I think that would freak me out a bit. hehe Mad props to you! ^5

[@colindavidson6483]

Wow what an awesome spot! Would be good camping too

[@SledorFish]

I am loving these exploration vids.