Monster Beach Snook On Fly - Plus Underwater Footage of Glass Minnows and Snook

Caught a monster snook on a fly at the beach yesterday. Epic day of fishing. Bait and predators everywhere. I also put on mask and snorkel for some underwater footage of the glass minnow schools and snook. Skip ahead if you just want to see the fish. Great fly 'eat' at time 5:03. Big snook landed at time 9:02.

[@RoryLynott]

Hot damn the footage that you have shared is incredible. Thank you!

[@straightouttajupiter]

Thx

[@tomas7730]

Great video! Thanks! I just recently caught my first beach snook on fly. This was one of the videos I watched before going on the trip to the west coast. The bait schools I experienced were no where as thick as the bait in your video. Beach snook are pretty finicky as I learned , alot of missed shots. The ones that did eat, made it all worthwhile.

[@straightouttajupiter]

Congrats! Sometimes smaller bait schools produce better. Snook are notoriously tricky in general. Good luck going forward. Thanks for the comment.

[@WilliamKiene]

September? I think your drag is toast. Excellent video.

[@straightouttajupiter]

July

[@straightouttajupiter]

Thx

[@WilliamKiene]

@@straightouttajupiter Thanks, this is a very inspiring video.

[@TheMiamiWood]

I've watched this video around three or four times already in the past year. It's a good one.

[@straightouttajupiter]

Thanks. Yeah just wish I'd wiped the lens. I've learned since then.

[@aureliolucas]

Amazing video , Sir 🫡 good job

[@straightouttajupiter]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@scotts7137]

Nice video. Thanks for posting. Hope to be catching a few in a couple of weeks-

[@straightouttajupiter]

Thx. Good luck

[@CBonesey]

That underwater footage is amazing! So many snook. What an awesome morning to be out there, great video again!!

[@straightouttajupiter]

Thx

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[@brpnw4r94]

It's amazing those fish picked up your fly in the midst of that bait ball. Cool video.

[@straightouttajupiter]

Yeah sometimes you can fool them but not always. Thx

[@mikedameron602]

I enjoyed the fly fishing video. I tried to see the fly and think I know the pattern. As a fly fishing addict I am always interested in the particulars: weight of rod combo, leader specs, fly info (pattern/hook size, etc.). I've tied a similar pattern and did a couple more after seeing the video. I'm sure others may have already asked. I'll look at the other comments after my input. I enjoyed the video to a point that I sent the link to my son and grandson (16) in Ft. Myers. Grandson just received a 9 weight outfit that I put together for him. I grew up south of you in Wilton Manors/Ft. Lauderdale and on Big Pine Key. I moved back to Crystal River area in FL after a military career and a few positions after retirement, elsewhere. I fished for Snook as a teen in the late 50's and early 60's before Uncle Sam said they couldn't live without me. Wife and I continue to fish snook, redfish, and trout here. I'll subscribe to your page, post more Fly fishing videos...I'll enjoy them.

[@straightouttajupiter]

thanks for the comment and sharing your story. I think you will find all the info in my earlier replies, but do not hesitate to ask again if you don't find what you're looking for.

[@mikekuczynski1552]

Nice , what fun . Thanks for sharing

[@straightouttajupiter]

Thanks for watching!

[@clifcoleman3675]

really nice snook in the surf! also thank you for releasing that snook like you should. So sad seeing people do poor releases on snook big or small.

[@straightouttajupiter]

Thx. And you're welcome. Yes need to protect the big breeding females especially

[@sydneyfishingstory]

Nice video very good fly fishing

[@straightouttajupiter]

I'm an amateur on the fly but thanks. I do ok

[@JoMarquez]

Nice video as always and amazing underwater footage. I see you have some sort of white fly but couldn’t really tell what kind. Was it weighted? Clouser style? Did you tie it or ? Thanks for sharing.

[@straightouttajupiter]

Hand tied clouser type mostly marabou w a little flash

[@straightouttajupiter]

Thx

[@JoMarquez]

Straight Outta Jupiter thanks brother. about a number two hook ?

[@straightouttajupiter]

1/0

[@straightouttajupiter]

I didn't answer about the weight. I've got them in various size/weights. That day it was light weight eyes so it slowly suspended w sinking line

[@bunnpokefishing]

Thank just a awesome video sir I new to fly fishing and looking forward to catch fish on the surf this spring coming up

[@straightouttajupiter]

Thank you. Good luck. Surf temp is rising should get better and better

[@Connor_Clark_1]

Beautiful footage and fish! I’m trying to get into saltwater fly fishing, what techniques are you using to catch these fish? Are you letting it drift or stripping it straight back? Also do you recommend going on a high or low tide?

[@straightouttajupiter]

Hey thanks for the comment. As you can probably tell from the video and comments, I'm no fly expert so take what I say in context. Stripping methods of course vary depending on the fish feeding behavior at the time. Try different techniques, but ALWAYS incorporate a pause somewhere. And tide can vary so Know your beach as I say. Look for tides that create Eddie's, rips etc - fishy looking spots. If you can go several days in a row to the same spot you'll find a pattern. Good luck.

[@Connor_Clark_1]

@@straightouttajupiter thank you!

[@silvaonthefly]

Great video. I’m making a trip down in June and going to try a bit of shore and backwater fishing while I’m down there. Tight lines 🤙

[@straightouttajupiter]

Thx Good luck

[@Fishermanyu]

Great snook there. Definitely can learn a lot of their behavior when diving.

[@straightouttajupiter]

Definitely. Was gonna ask the other flyfisherman to let me get behind their fly underwater for a couple. Woulda been cool

[@Fishermanyu]

Straight Outta Jupiter yes it would be. Maybe I’ll see you out there and we can film something. Been spending some time up that way myself.

[@davidhalesmith2491]

Fun video. I’ve never caught a fish on a fly rod off the beach! I need to get out there.

[@straightouttajupiter]

Thx. Beach fishing is nice cuz there's no structure to get cut off. Just you, the fish and open water. Good luck.

[@macscoolwaystocatchfish3426]

Excellent adventure thanks for sharing!!

[@straightouttajupiter]

Thx

[@johndonovan7334]

Great video, beautiful snook. What gear were you using?

[@straightouttajupiter]

Hey so sorry at this point I don't recall the gear I was using that day. But I think I've answered it before and or it's in the comment below the video. Thx

[@regularSenseAppeal]

Piscifun Sword 9' #9 rod and Sword reel. Mega cheap but looks decent and seems to do the job fine.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

I wouldn't be leaving this spot until all fish are gone 😂😂

[@straightouttajupiter]

Yeah wasn't easy

[@fantomphoenix6170]

Gripping above the cork gets me concerned every time! Got it in the end

[@straightouttajupiter]

me too. but those big fish pull hard sometimes! thx

[@fantomphoenix6170]

@@straightouttajupiter I have yet to get anything saltwater on the fly, went out for 4 trips, nothin, hoping I can understand that feeling soon!

[@straightouttajupiter]

@@fantomphoenix6170 keep at it

[@fantomphoenix6170]

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[@fantomphoenix6170]

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[@jasonpabian2332]

Awesome video.

[@straightouttajupiter]

Thank you. That was a memorable epic day

[@mattslots]

Great video. I’ll be in pompano beach Fort Lauderdale for vacation end of may and was thinking of bringing a fly rod. Have you ever fished from the shore for snook and tarpon in that area? I wonder if it’s just as good there as it was for you here.

[@straightouttajupiter]

I haven't fished there. Sorry. But I bet it's good

[@HicksHooks]

Awesome video! I love the under water shots, and WHAT A FISH! Great work! I just subscribed.

[@straightouttajupiter]

Thx

[@noahschwartz7236]

Do you fish a floating or intermediate line? Love the channel

[@straightouttajupiter]

Intermediate. Thx

[@dennisakers9672]

Great video, keep up the great work 👍.

[@straightouttajupiter]

Thx

[@gavinlacey0416]

Nice man glad to see you caught some after we left

[@straightouttajupiter]

Caught a sunburn too but yeah thx. Tight lines

[@ovaldes2015]

Nice video. Is it best to fish for these beach snook during high tide or do you catch them during low tide as well?

[@straightouttajupiter]

Thx. Typically best on either side of high. But the glass minnows have been there various times. Originally I thought mostly at high but on this day they were there all day. Thx for watching.

[@adamttreat123]

What beach is this? Great stuff

[@straightouttajupiter]

Stuart. Thx

[@4492573]

What reel are you using. Thanks.

[@straightouttajupiter]

It's a piscifun crest. Inexpensive reel but the company makes quality stuff. I've since switched to a sage spectrum reel (about $150) but I still use piscifum sword 9 ft fly rod. Great action for less than $100. I'm no fly expert and no way sending 100s or 1000s of dollars on equipment

[@danny4thage]

Do you have a floating line or do you recommend an intermediate sinking line?

[@straightouttajupiter]

The waves have their way with floating lines. I use intermediate.

[@jeromecalderone4526]

Any tips for finding the glass minnows or is it just right spot right time? New Sub. Thanks.

[@straightouttajupiter]

Seasonal migration so def this time of year. Get out there alot and you'll find them and of course social media posts

[@mkpacetti4731]

Great shots of the schools and following fish. Looked like West Coast (Captiva, Caya Costa areas). What size line and rod? Leaders seemed to handle those nice size snook well. Very enjoyable.

[@straightouttajupiter]

Thx. 9 wt rod reel and fly line. 30 lb leader

[@2232Stephen]

@@straightouttajupiter straight 30 lb flouro leader? Or is it tapered?

[@rainnants]

@@2232Stephen 4 ft 40 2 ft 25 2 ft 15 all mono till 1 foot 30lb bite tippet flouro

[@CRCPESCA]

Great vid! What size rod and line do you use for snook?

[@straightouttajupiter]

depends, but that day ... 9 weight with 30 lb flourocarbon leader. thx

[@CRCPESCA]

@@straightouttajupiter thank you. Do you ever use 8 weight? Or too light?

[@patio87]

@@CRCPESCA No. I've used my 8 wt sage pulse for big snook, perfect size.

[@straightouttajupiter]

For some reason I don't always get the continued replies. I agree 8 weight is typically fine for snook too.

[@fives645]

Hey great video ! Whats the name of the reel you’re using in this video? It looks almost like the piscifun sword ? Edit: also, are you using sinking line, intermediate,or floating ?

[@straightouttajupiter]

Good call on the piscifun but it's a piscifun crest not sword - the crest model is better for saltwater. Intermediate line used. Thx.

[@BCOutdoors95]

goooood stuff sir

[@straightouttajupiter]

thank you

[@guerinoantonini7634]

What month out of the year is this?

[@straightouttajupiter]

July

[@justinh.453]

Yo, is fly fishing hard? I use open-faced reels and baitcasters and I'm a graphic designer.. I've got an artistic eye when it comes to making things and I'd love to get that fly making kit and a fly rod.. what brand should I get? My budget is around $1,000

[@straightouttajupiter]

I'm really not an expert. No one will argue with sage but you probably wanna ask a more experienced fly fisherman to help you. Thx for the comment

[@scotts7137]

Its a whole other "art form" But with some practice you'll get very good at it. One day it will hit you: "Wow, I've got this!" and you will have transcended the rookie phase for good. With that budget, you should be able to get very good gear, most important is the rod and line. Don't cheap out and your experience will be much more pleasant.

[@miguelgoizueta7103]

U are using a Pisifun rod, what weight and model?

[@straightouttajupiter]

piscifun sword 9 weight, 9 foot

[@chrisbukowski9434]

Nice 👍

[@straightouttajupiter]

Thanks ✌

[@luvenacantik1789]

Nice fly

[@straightouttajupiter]

Thx

[@straightouttajupiter]

I'm a hack but sometimes i get em

[@reidofly2474]

Sensacional 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@straightouttajupiter]

Gracias

[@springteen3743]

6:28 where in Florida is this beach? 🙏

[@straightouttajupiter]

Stuart

[@springteen3743]

@@straightouttajupiter thanks 🙏

[@m144mantube]

Where is this? What time of year?

[@straightouttajupiter]

Southeast Florida. July.

[@Danielwelds]

What reel is that?

[@straightouttajupiter]

Piscifun crest 9 weight

[@judecassar6914]

What time of year was this ?

[@straightouttajupiter]

July

[@augustonthefly]

Why don't you set the hook?

[@straightouttajupiter]

Figured they hit hard enough to set it themselves. But you're right. And clearly I'm a novice in the fly.

[@mavicmike50]

How far are you away from the inlet?

[@straightouttajupiter]

Quite a ways actually. The snook were patrolling up and down along miles of beach that day

[@mavicmike50]

Straight Outta Jupiter So are you North or south of the inlet?

[@straightouttajupiter]

North

[@miguelgoizueta7103]

My friend it's me, again, the price of the piscifun sword 9 wt. it's very cheap...Is it???

[@straightouttajupiter]

yes very inexpensive and good quality. I've had a 9 wt and 7 wt for years

[@sidewaysrain7609]

Nice footage. Nice Fish! Change your fly. Have a 4 flight rotation set up before you start. Do not spend more than 10 minutes Not Catching fish, with the same color fly! You never set the hook. Use butt of the rod, not tip, to fight strong fish. You could not pull the fly line from between tip of my fingers with the tip of your rod. The butt you can pull me down! You will break your rod pulling on the butt with your left hand, an Expensive lesson! Just so friendly advice! - Peace

[@straightouttajupiter]

Appreciated. Thx. I'm a hack for sure

[@pesqueirosemdestaque]

Top

[@straightouttajupiter]

thx

[@miguelgoizueta7103]

It' s me, again...Shit , how come I didn't know. Do U have any idea how much I've spent on 5 Sage fly rods...?

[@straightouttajupiter]

Well I'm sure they don't compare to a sage.

[@straightouttajupiter]

In other words ... I didn't say they compare to Sage

[@tedhaas8440]

The law of averages.... "if you cast enough times, you'll eventually get one." ;) I recommend investing in good fly casting and fly fishing lessons to increase those odds, as well as some better equipment. My recommendation on a good middle of the road budget equipment would be a TFO Axiom II-X 8wt rod, a 3-Tand TX-80 reel (saltwater bullet proof), about 200yrds of really good 20lb backing and Rio's Elite Flats Pro 8wt floating fly line with the 6ft clear intermediate sink tip. Do not skimp out on high quality fly line. Also use all fluorocarbon leader, tippet and bite leader material. I recommend 4' of 40lb, 2' of 30lb, 18" of 20lb, for your butt section. 2' of 15lb for the tippet and 12' of 30lb for the bite leader. Also scale down your hook size to #2 for bigger snook and #4 for dinks. This comes from 3 decades of beach snookin on fly. ;)

[@straightouttajupiter]

Appreciated. As you noticed, I'm a novice fly guy - i don't profess to be anything more. Only use it when they're on glass minnows. Thx.

[@straightouttajupiter]

With all your experience please comment on your favorite patterns for glass minnow snook

[@michaelwilliams8896]

I tired commenting yesterday but it looks like it either got taken down or you deleted it. I don’t know. At any rate, I’m from Colorado and I know you won’t share secrets, but if you were to maybe join me or point me in a good direction while I’m in Deerfield next week, that would be awesome. I’d do the same if you ever joined me here in CO! Thx

[@straightouttajupiter]

I saw your other comment too. Not sure how I feel about meeting. But please ask any questions not already discussed in the comments. Good luck. Thanks.

[@straightouttajupiter]

and thanks for the offer (colorado). Maybe...

[@michaelwilliams8896]

@@straightouttajupiter yeah, I figured. Promise I’m safe, but I get it. You just seem fun and I like your enthusiasm. Anyway, I’m tying up some flies this week and was wondering if you had a favorite pattern? Glass minnows...mullet? I don’t know what the baitfish are and the names of the patterns that mimic them. And sinking tip leader? Thanks for anything you can share.

[@straightouttajupiter]

Thanks for understanding. Snook mostly feed low in the water column or on the bottom so definitely sinking or intermediate line. I always use fluorocarbon leader. Watch for the bait and match the size. In the winter you never know what kind of bait will be around so be prepared with different size flies. I think you can do fine with just clousers and baitfish flies like Enrico puglisi. I don't think color matters. Just size

[@michaelwilliams8896]

@@straightouttajupiter thanks! Gonna do some tying this weekend watching football. If you ever get to Colorado, hit me up. I float almost every weekend on the Colorado and Lower Blue (aka Jurassic Park) rivers. The lower blue is 10 miles of private water with 12-15lb pellet heads. It’s so fun!

[@podocrypto6072]

You'd have more fun if you worked on your casting.

[@straightouttajupiter]

Yeah I'm a hack. Only break it out when fish are feeding on glass minnows