Patch Reef Fishing Florida Keys

[@GHOSTINPLAINSIGHT]

Been in that kind of blow just once in our boat on Lake Michigan. Came from nowhere in about 10 min. We were early season Coho fishing. That experience makes you understand your air addiction in a world of water.

[@keyspeople9428]

GREAT video! We LOVE whole yellowtail!! Missed the bloopers this time!! Y'all are hilarious with those bloopers at the end!!

[@ROZDAB]

Looks like so much fun. Wish we were friends lol. Ty for letting us live vicariously through you and allow us to tag along.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

We are friends!

[@jeanicebarnett4130]

Captain Dan, great video as usual. Some how some way, you need to search for a good use of barracuda. Grill grid cleaner, water spots in the shower removal, lawn mower blade sharpener, etc! It's out there somewhere. Ahhh-Hahaha

[@rehaerman6519]

Yellowtail is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE! Fun to catch, easy to clean and awesome to eat! It's also a good looking fish. The best in the ocean!!

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Reha Erman: We are so fortunate to have an abundance of yellowtail here in the Keys. It really is one of the best tasting fish down here. Hope all is well Reha. - Capt Dan

[@rehaerman6519]

@@FloridaFishingCouple For sure Capt Dan! I am technically not in the keys but right above you guys. We have all these gorgeous reefs and I always catch yellowtails when I am out there. IT IS SOOO MUCH FUN!!! -:) We truly live in paradise and despite all the bad things that we are facing now, once we are on the water, nothing else matters! The ocean is truly a magical place, my gateway, my refuge...

[@merrywissemes]

Man, just the blue of the sea and the sky was mesmerizing alone. Really liked the editing on this video, too. My wife and I cant wait to get our boat down in your “neighborhood” next summer and try out what we learned from your videos. Thanks for posting, Danny.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Merry Wissemes Hockey: They just re-opened the Keys to visitors yesterday! Hoping the fishing picks up and the wind dies down so we can capture some quality content. Don’t forget to give us a heads up when you come down. - Capt Dan

[@merrywissemes]

Right on! Can’t wait to see your videos (as per usual). My wife and I will most certainly try to hook up with you guys eventually. Till then.... tight lines.

[@johnhendrix4034]

I really enjoy watching your channel. I like your calmness. I thank you for your service in the Army Sargent Major/ Captain Dan.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

John Hendrix: Thanks John! I appreciate you supporting our channel and for subscribing. I also want to thank you for your dedication and service for serving as a first responder in your community. - Capt Dan

[@jeanicebarnett4130]

John, you must be military also, thank you for your service. If not, I applaud you for your kindness.

[@mahimahiaddictioncesargonz5445]

Great been there with you Cspt. Dan 🎣🐟🎣🐟🌹⚘🌹⚘

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

mahimahiaddiction Cesar Gonzalez: Yes sir, you have! Hope all is well with you and the family. Tight lines brother! - Capt Dan

[@mikeward6504]

Great video Captain Dan I could fish like that all day👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@luisguerra8728]

Thanks Captain Dan, Great video as always. Thank you for posting. Looking forward to the next video . Stay safe and healthy my friend.

[@rickw6521]

Capt. Dan, it's like Christmas! You don't know what the next bite will give you and that is the exciting part and fun of every adventure out on the water!!!!!

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Rick w: Absolutely!! I had no idea when i left the dock it would be a Yellowtail day. I thought I was going to head offshore for tuna and Mahi! - Capt Dan

[@branlyfernandez1182]

Awesome video CPT Dan! I hadn’t fished in more than 5 years since I joined the military. You and Heiko have inspired me to go out and fish again!! Maybe one day when I take my boat down to the keys we can fish together! Be safe !

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Branly Fernandez; I missed fishing and diving for a few years whenever I was stationed in Europe and Asia. Like you, i finally got back to after I left the military. Hope to see you on the water.- Capt Dan

[@jeanicebarnett4130]

Branly thank you for your service. Get fishing soon man.

[@lb7wade518]

Fishing is like a box chocolates you never know what your going to get!! Love the channel!!

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

LB7 Wade: THANKS!! - Capt Dan

[@craigclemson9642]

Glad to see you have your PFD on great videos have fun be safe

[@michaelcelotto6743]

Another great video Capt Dan THANK YOU ✌️

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

michael celotto: Thanks Michael! Appreciate you supporting and subscribing to the channel. Keeps us making more! - Capt Dan

[@eddyballester8990]

Enjoyed the show Capt. Dan, thanks!

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Eddy Ballester: Thanks Eddy! Appreciate the support! - Capt Dan

[@webincomeincome8767]

Great video. Thanks for sharing the fun. I find using 1/32 or 1/16th oz (depending on tide flow) weighted yellowtail jigs and fishing further back in the slick often gets you down to bigger tails.

[@surfersurfer8824]

hello my friend !! great to see you out there, looked like it was a ruff day on the water, loved it!! thank you, you friend in kentucky!! thank you

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Surfer Surfer: Awesome! Appreciate you and your support for the channel! - Capt Dan & Elizabeth

[@gwddmt1]

*Nice to see you again Capt. aka Chef Dan.. As far as the Houndfish I've caught Snook, Kingfish with small ones at night up the coast from you around the Boca Inlet. Yeah I know how you love Kingfish...Not! I've eaten the larger Houndfish... my kids wanted to eat them and after we'd caught at least 10 lunker Houndfish one afternoon... we took 4 home and so so anyway... They are actually good eating if you gill/tail bleed them and keep'm salt/slushed iced & they're really easy to clean if you fillet from the tail to the head... They have a really good meat to waste ratio... The flesh is blueish/light gray and I light salt/vinegar brined them for several hours in the fridge. The meat turns white when cooked/broiled/bake at 450/500 F covered in Panko with lemon butter and capers.* ..gw

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

gw wile; That is the most information I have ever know about hound fish. Most everyone I know knows very little about them. Good to know they are edible. Will have try your method the next time we catch a larger one. Thanks!! - Capt Dan

[@gwddmt1]

​@@FloridaFishingCouple *You're very welcome... PS When I say a light salt/vinegar brine... that means 1 level tablespoon salt and one Tbsp of white vinegar added to 3 cups of cold water... Make sure the fish is covered in the brine for at least an hour and up to 24... kept in the Fridge... and then just pat dry before prep... Also... and especially if you are going to freeze any fish in plastic bags... just add the brine and go straight to the freezer with your fish... & with just enough brine to immerse and cover the fish with all the air out.... I've taken fish that were in the freezer & done this way that were frozen for 5 years and they tasted like they were caught yesterday after thawed in the fridge... I've done it with all my fish for over 60 years... Well, not the waiting 5 years part... but using light saty/vinegar brine part... My Grandma taught me this and I've passed this on to every fish prep'n-eat'n... I/2 to whole Pescatarian I can share it with. So now... you've been shared/know the drill Capt...* lol ..gw

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

You're right you have to be prepared to change up depending on how the day goes. Patch fishing is always a blast.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

CPro Fishing: I know, been doing so much trolling lately for tuna I forgot how much fun the patches are. The real deal is, its been so windy so often you really have to pick and choose and take advantage of any day you can get offshore. Hope it calms down soon. Stay tight brother! - Capt Dan

[@AbbyBrian]

Hey Dan, thanks for the video, I enjoyed it. Water looked amazing. Brian

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Brian O: I was an amazing day! Love being on the water.- Capt Dan

[@ermannodibenedetto3064]

Sad to see u solo....anyway always an excellent job...thanks Cap. DAN

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Ermanno Di Benedetto: Noooooooo, don’t be sad for the solo trips. I need those days to de-stress and be one with the ocean. I love fishing with friends and family but, also love those solo fishing days when I can just chill with Capt Dan; fish and enjoy a cold one.

[@ermannodibenedetto3064]

@@FloridaFishingCouple ok

[@minafady3084]

Always enjoy watching your videos.. thanks for sharing

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Mina Fady: Thanks Mina! - Capt Dan & Elizabeth

[@charlesmorgan2309]

Nice 👍 catch Captain Dan !!

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Charles Morgan: Thanks Charles! - Capt Dan

[@arronorr4479]

Goid job glad to hear your finally get something

[@arronorr4479]

Fry is what I meant and me and the wife went out for dinner last night for the first time in a while it was grand hope you 2 have a great time and an glad your both safe

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Arron Orr: We finally went out to a restaurant for the first time in awhile last week. It was a little eerie with the tables so far apart and closing at 8:00pm. Hoping things get back to “normal” soon. Whatever that means going forward. Be safe. - Capt Dan & Elizabeth

[@patrickkeenan8109]

Keep the videos coming , I’m hoping to return to KL in 1/2021.

This place is fantastic with beautiful fish, congratulations your fishing was incredible. Hug and good fishing!👍🎣😎

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Suellen Gonçalves - Pesca Esportiva: Thank you so much! The Florida Keys are truly the fishing capital of the world!! Nice to hear from you Suellen. Glad you liked the video.- Capt Dan

[@WilliamHowardAlloway]

Hey Dan, if you saltwater and ice your fish upon catching them that gets the fish cold but if you pour kosher salt in the mix after a while it will be so cold you won't be able to put your hand in the cooler it will be so cold check it out someday.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

William Alloway; keeping the fish real cold in a “saltwater slush” is key to ensuring your fish stays firm and fresh. Think I will try your idea Bill. Thanks! - Capt Dan

[@wicholee1]

great show Capt Dan, looked like a blast

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Fishing in the Florida Keys with Captain Wicho: Looks like Yellowtail fishing till the Mahi get here in good numbers. Tight lines all around! - Capt Dan

[@KittenWork66]

I would like to let you know that I started watching Heiko@SouthFloridaFishing & become OBSESSED!!! Via his trips with Dan&Elizabeth@FloridaFishingCouple I am now EQUALLY OBSESSED with yall !!!

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Kitten Work: We LOVE hearing that and can’t thank you enough for “FOllOWING US!!” -Capt Dan & Elizabeth

[@JoseDiaz-yl9sh]

I went out i yesterday out of Miami n we got lucky. 5 maji and smallest one was 27 inches and biggest one 23 pounds. Found a huge bamboo well the bamboo found us. Lol but 100 gallons of gas n food drink etc. U hardly spent gas n caught quality fish. Maji are here but we almost caught nothing. I would rather spend less than go out in this weather. Good job. Not much spent n good eating. Congrats.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Jose Diaz: Lots of wind coming this week.....Hoping maybe the Mahi will be coming sometime next week. Tuna bit has been on fire though.- Capt Dan

[@rehaerman6519]

I always cook yellowtail whole. Of course I scale it and gut it first. Then I make vertical cuts on the yellow tail, rub some avocado oil (not too much), then sprinkle some salt and paprika and that's it. Put it on a hot pan with nothing else. I put the pan on the grill and as the fish cooks, the skin starts pealing off and the white tender meat reveals itself. It's time to eat!! You can still taste the white and tender meat of yellowtail without being overwhelmed with all the other sauces and junk... When I eat fish, I want to taste the fish, otherwise what's the point, right? Try it, you won't regret it.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Reha Erman; That is the best way for sure. Then we put Thai chili sauce all over the fried fish! - capt Dan

[@rehaerman6519]

@@FloridaFishingCouple Sounds tasty! I'll try it next time -:) Long live YELLOWTAILS!!!! -:) Yellowtail should be the official fish of Florida!!! Such an iconic fish if you think about it... You should name your next boat Yellowtail, that's what I would do...

[@goferizer]

Thanks for posting. Is the Ballyhoop not one of the best fishing aids for the Keys ever??? Such a simple idea and it works most of the time.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

goferizer: No doubt! Works almost every time and catches a variety of different baits from ballyhoo to speedos! Check out one of our earlier videos expo using the virtues of the Ballyhoop! Beats throwing a cast net at them! - Capt Dan

[@zippytheoldhippy8418]

Great to see ya!!!!! I'm walking around better/swelled leg alot. Finally working alittle. Good video Dan!!! Tell Elizabeth hello for me. Has Heiko taken you out on (fancy)boat yet? Great job on the yellowtail. They are delicious!!!

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

zippy the old hippy:Glad you are feeling a little better at least. Heiko and I actually did an interview with the BBC yesterday about a storm we got caught in together and made a video about. Took me out on the boat for a quick spin. The boat is sweet. Will let you know when the BBC episode airs. Should be awesome! - Capt Dan

[@zippytheoldhippy8418]

@@FloridaFishingCouple thanks for the info. Be looking for next video patiently. I love YELLOWTAIL!

[@drewheatherly9845]

I did 'the Googles and someone said they strip out a side and use it for catching barry and Snook.

[@dannydeg158]

Nice video, looks like a chill day. What kind of fishing line ( thickness etc) do you use?

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Danny de G: For Yellowtail fishing I spool 20 lb braid on my spinning reel with a 15 lb flourocarbon leader. The Yellotail have very keen eyesight, so the leader is important. The lighter the line the better according to the fishing conditions. Offshore, I use a heavier leader. - Capt Dan

[@LAVIDADELAZ]

Awesome video my friend like always 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

THE LIFE OF LAZ : You are the BEST! Thanks Laz! - Capt Dan

[@LuMusk]

Florida Fishing Couple i notice that you don't used braided line , there is a reason why? I usually use braided line yellow. For chum what kind do you usually use? Thanks in advance !

[@davidraines2873]

Brother too bab the yellow tails were m Short. But it looked like you had fiun. Keep them coming cause I envy

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

David Raines: Had a great time catching them and I cant wait to get back out for some bigger ones! - Capt Dan

[@tomowen4838]

Regarding trolling the patch reefs --- what oz. bucktail are you recommending?

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

I use a 3oz white bucktail Spro

[@patrickkeenan8109]

What is the make of your boat, you have a nice set up.

[@JustMike2791]

I'll take yellowtail all day long. Nice work.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

DemocracyIsAnIllusion: Ha! Me too! One of the best tasting fish in the ocean. - Capt Dan

[@reelnbros532]

I really like your vid

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Reel’n Bro’s: Thank you, we really appreciate that and hope you have subscribed and “Follow Us” in the future. - Capt Dan

[@ChuckTaylor-ct6fq]

Is that an old Penn Senator still getting the job done ?

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Lance Manyon: I’ve upped my game recently and added another Avet LX- G2 to my arsenal for trolling tuna and mahi, but my go to bottom rods are the old Penn reels. I tighten the star drag to lockdown and haul those big old grouper right off the bottom before they rock themselves. Love those old rods and reels. - Capt Dan

[@ChuckTaylor-ct6fq]

@@FloridaFishingCouple I still use them myself and I've been known to pull out and old knucklebuster for strippers. Those things will burn the skin off your thumb , but tons of fun .

[@mjmiller2008]

what size boat do you have that you take offshore?

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Mike - it's a 21' - here's a video we did on the boat a while ago. Let us know if you still have any questions about it! We love this boat!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZqufmOtoatppqs

[@mariamotta7348]

how deep was the water you were in

[@prynceal6762]

Hell yea be prepared for whatever!!

[@sappysiggy2351]

Hows the fishing! Coming down the 15th.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Patch Reefs are CRAZY right now!!

[@forrest8507]

Stringer full of live yellow tail would have been some good grouper bait

[@uluacom]

🔥

[@paco1008]

Nothing wrong with eater yellowtail

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

paco1008: Nope! Nothing at all....its pretty, pretty, pretty, damn good! - Capt Dan