What Can I Catch in Crystal River, Fla.?

[@DGomVideos]

Great video Todd! Going somewhere new and putting a successful trip together by yourself is one of the most rewarding things in the world!

[@cwjones9]

We went down there last fall, amazing trip. Kids could see the manatees and turtles and the trout/snook/mangrove fishing was outstanding. It will be a recurring destination from now on.

[@cwjones9]

Also if you go back a matrix shad on a twist lock weighted swimbait hook was the ticket for me to get in the cover and not get weeded or snagged. Big change for a south MS guy but the jig head was a no go.

[@bigjspec]

From Louisiana many trips to catch snook Sanibel Island brought boat and used boats at Tarpon Bay inside the island. Big trout and grouper also. Red pass there has 1/2 million tarpon every year. The golf course at South Seas Planation Resort full of snook.

[@caneanguidry3581]

Seeing your excitement reminds me so much why I love fishing,you just never know what’s going to happen,there is nothing like it,awesome catch,snook definitely a bucket list fish for me too

[@speckledtruth4577]

Congrats Todd! Love the excitement… “holy Toledo!!” 😂

[@MarshManMasson]

When I stop getting excited, I'll stop fishing

[@johnkarges8829]

So outstanding and I appreciate and share your enthusiasm. I so want to catch a snook here in Texas and know many who do. Bravo!

[@mikemiller724]

That was one of your most entertaining videos I’ve watched. Your excitement was explanation enough for how great those catches were.

[@stevehogan8829]

What a beautiful setting sunrise for this occasion. Thanks for taking me along for this I just caught my personal best this past week down around Good land Florida. That's a nice one. Caught 4 on Thursday. All of them over Slot. Snook are a big deal, even for us down here. Always exciting. That leader is not too heavy. Seems about right. I was using the exact same line and it handled the larger Snook really well. Nice job living that dream. Yep, the Tides down here are tricky. I've gotten to where I ignore the tides and just fish Wow, that was a beauty of a jump. Now you've caught a Snook. What do you think? 36?

[@johnshuler3699]

Fun stuff, now you have to plan a trip further south for some "BIG SNOOK".

[@jramsouer]

I would watch you fish pretty much anywhere. Marsh, mangrove, mud puddle… Love your videos!

[@carloscabrera2789]

Great snook I felt the same way when I caught my first line-sider

[@lainyaplures2957]

That's awesome! I worked down a bit further south of there near Ft Myers a few years back and got into smaller snook and baby tarpon. Like you said, the locals were probably laughing, but I was pumped to catch those species. I was there in the "winter" so didn't have a chance at bigger fish, but still, catching a species we don't typically have the chance to target is so exciting, especially doing it on top wadda, bruh! Love it!

[@RadReelingFishing]

Excellent video! I absolutely loved the excitement you expressed in catching those snook!

[@dixie3087]

Congratulations man, your excitement is communicated well

[@adamlee1832]

Congrats Todd. You were an excited school boy, “hoohooohoo”! Gotta love it!

[@MarshManMasson]

Yes, I've dreamed of catching that fish for years. It really meant a lot to me. There's something about snook I just find fascinating.

[@brisketwizard8004]

Great video! Can't believe there were no other boats/fishermen around.

[@MarshManMasson]

I couldn't either! I had the whole area to myself. Didn't see another boat, except way off in the distance in the Gulf

[@Tigerbait1998]

100x more rewarding than doing it with a guide. Congrats.

[@jeremywallen9941]

Great area that’s my home waters I want to come fish your waters for sure!

[@tooth-n-tailadventures5795]

For bigger snook In CR I would focus on points with rock and close proximity to deeper water. Those bigger fish like to be comfortable and don’t want to move far when the tide drops.

[@tooth-n-tailadventures5795]

Looks like you’re doling alright for yourself though! That was a great fish!

[@MarshManMasson]

Thanks for the advice. I'll definitely be back

[@clintfulbright1596]

Congrats! Fish of a lifetime for us South La/setx boys. My goal is a Tx Tarpon and Snook.

[@ncoutdooradventures6148]

I lived in Ocala, Florida area for 17 years. I didn't have a boat for saltwater so didn't get to get around much,, but the shoreline from Homosassa area all the way up to the Cedar Key area is loaded with little creeks and inlets to fish! In particular the area were the Cross Florida Barge Canal was started. There used to be a road that you could drive all the way out to the point, but they've changed that now from what I've heard,, but the fishing there in the dug out canal is phenomenal! It's located just south of Yankeetown

[@jasperredican4987]

I’m definitely not local, I just go to college in Sarasota, but my favorite couple baits for fishing in and around the mangroves are a topwater walking bait, a soft fluke, and a shrimp imitation like a DOA or Vudu. Paddle tails are also very popular. With those couple of profiles, you should be pretty much set in my experience

[@fishinwithferg6048]

Awesome! Nothing like catching out the kayak.

[@MarshManMasson]

I'm not a big kayak fisherman because I live to move so much, but you're right: It's super rewarding when you catch fish from a 'yak.

[@MakzFishin]

Nice! In a Hobie Revo…one of my favorite pedal kayaks. I switched over to a newer Outback but I really miss my Revo

[@MarshManMasson]

I've had mine about 10 years. I seldom use it, but have to admit I had a great time in it in Florida.

[@alanegary156]

Awesome buddy, beautiful fish

[@alancacamo3858]

great catch!

[@johngibby]

Ha, I guess it's good to hear I'm not alone on that no sleep thing. Lately I'll take a couple benadryl to force the issue.

[@MarshManMasson]

Benadryl makes me feel the next morning like I followed a shot of JD with a bottle of vodka

[@twinfish2061]

Welcome to my home town fishing triple M!

[@MarshManMasson]

Love the place. Really looking forward to going back

[@chasincharters338]

Hey marsh man, crystal river is my home and fishing has been great lately, if your down to hit the water and have a great time shoot me a message and let's get our fish on! All on me, my boat, gas and all

[@shanegilbert7106]

AWESOME

[@jeffspencer4317]

I take melatonin the night before fishing trips. I can’t sleep either, waking up every 30 minutes checking the time.

[@juniorcrandall8933]

What is bigger a Tank Snook,? Pig Snook,? or a Giant Snook.?

[@philipb6797]

Great video Todd, I would love to catch a snook. Are they a good eating fish or more of a sports fish?

[@MarshManMasson]

I've never eaten one, but I hear they're excellent. Florida has a really limited season on them. I didn't even bother to look up the specifics because I knew there was no way I would keep one. Too valuable to me as a sport fish

[@jefflee6459]

that was a wall hanger

[@newbiefishing7775]

Been watching your channel for a minute. I am a local to that area

[@MarshManMasson]

You fish for snook much around there?

[@newbiefishing7775]

Snook reds trout mangrove snapper , just recently started fishing out shallow water rocks for grouper! I'm also a newer KZbinr ! How long do you plan on being in the area?

[@kristquinones4595]

Use a white pearl fluke with a unweighted worm/ewg hook 4/0!

[@MarshManMasson]

You throw that into the mangroves?

[@kristquinones4595]

Yes, texas rig it as if you were bass fishing. The only difference is that if you are targeting snooks, you can use a faster cadence. Works amazing in the mangroves and flats!

[@redfishreilley]

Snook will eat a topwater all day. Don't be afraid to throw it the bigs love a walking bait!

[@Fishinforfatties]

If you’re ever down this way again let me know can give you way better spots to launch a kayak and catch fish. The beach down there is alright but there’s way better spots I don’t mind sharing

[@jefflee6459]

what were you throwing

[@MarshManMasson]

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[@bigjspec]

Only a local and few outsiders know the best fishing in Florida is inside grouper fishing. Grouper like red fish are born in marsh and live there until big then move out to gulf. Catching these 2 to 10 # grouper are like catching a bass on Steroids.

[@jefflee6459]

what was your heart rate brother