Secluded Island Town only Accessible by Boat | Red Snapper Vacation Fishing Trip in Captiva Florida

[@martinezd1704]

One of or if not the best channel on KZbin (personal opinion). Been a fan since COVID days and you guys never seem to disappoint the audience…. Blessing and wish you guys nothing but best !!!

[@LifeByTheBow]

We truly appreciate that, thank you so much for the support.

[@JermainColbert119]

Secure the bag bro. Keep doing you. I love watching sassy stephanie. I can't wait for the big announcement. 😊😊😊😊

[@LifeByTheBow]

We announced it! Baby girl coming 2024! Thank you for your support.

[@jessearms4323]

You two are such the couple, Stephanie keeps me cracking up and Clay is all about the fish, been watching you two for a couple years. Your little one is gonna have two really nice parents along with living in paradise on the water. i'm relivin my younger years through you two, thank you.

[@rcdel239]

Kudos on navigating pine island sound at night without having navigated it before. Lots of shallow areas. Welcome to the 239 !

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thats what we have heard. 😂 Thank you so much for watching.

[@TuscanyFTX]

You guys need to come back and check out the coolest spot on the island, Mangos. You were right there. Lol. Great video. I was just at north captiva at mangos for lunch today. Lol. Funny how this popped up in my feed the same day. I even called it in the intro, looked at my wife and said that’s gotta be north captiva. Lol. Love you guys. Hope to see you here again soon.

[@paulahardin6002]

This video is just too good not to watch on the big screen. So beautiful! Watching you fish Clay and Stephanie is so fun!! You always show us the best places. Love North Captiva! Stephanie you are glowing. Can’t wait til you two have a baby! ❤️😁

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thank you so much for the kind words! We're excited about our little addition coming this spring.

[@PoppaRock]

You guys are awesome! I love watching yall fishing and cooking afterwards. Clay, your knowledge and Stephanie’s energy is amazing. Blessings to you both. 🤙🏼💯🍻

[@LifeByTheBow]

We appreciate that so much. 🙏🏼 Thank you for the support.

[@aidagonzalezortiz-wj8fc]

Stephanie and Clay, Congratulations

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks so much!

[@Ydjjj]

Thank you for sharing your experience, I have live in Florida my whole life and I’m still amazed when someone shows me a place I haven’t discovered. ❤

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thank you for following along on our adventure. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@olddiver]

Glad you guys got an escape together there in the island and how cool that Brian extended that generosity. Wherever you go you bring your skills on the water… and me. 😉 Beautiful solitude.

[@LifeByTheBow]

It was such a kind gesture and we are so appreciative of it. A nice getaway. We switched paradises.

[@jmax5105]

That's DEFINITELY my idea of paradise! Beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Us too, glad to hear you enjoyed thank you so much for watching.

[@Strohaus]

Looks like a fun trip to Captiva Island! Good to see that y’all are enjoying yourselves & sharing the sights, and sounds of Florida!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Yes we had a nice little getaway with just the 2 of us! Thank you so much for watching! We appreciate it!

[@saenole66]

Gorgeous episode. North Captiva is so cool. I’ve stayed on Little Gasparillaj before,also only accesible by boat. Gives a great cozy vibe.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Such cozy beach vibes. We loved it so much. Thank you so much for watching.

[@SeabassAdventures]

The West coast is definitely different, but still looks like a lot of fun and a really cool place. Nice opportunity you guys got with the boats and the place to still that ultimately made a great video!

[@LifeByTheBow]

We are very blessed for the opportunities we get. Thank you so much for your continued support.

[@maxthehumandog]

Agree I'm in San Diego

[@wesleyallen8902]

Love the Waterland sunglasses. Glad I made the switch and very happy with the choice I made.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Glad you like them! That's really good to hear! Hope you used the discount code!

[@sylvancamacho8102]

You two are amazing together and have a great team work especially out in open water. You have brought memories when my late pop was still alive and use to go fishing with him on his boat. Thank you..

[@LifeByTheBow]

Oh, that is so kind of you, thank you so much for that. Glad that you enjoy watching our videos. Thank you.

[@AllpraiseJC4Ever]

North Captiva is AMAZING! Cool to see you guys in our city.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks Justin! Appreciate the support.

[@josuesimilien3548]

You guys have the best camera man very proud of you guys, your channel is filled with outstanding cinematic scenes I just love it.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Appreciate that so much, thank you. We will pass along the info. Glad to hear you enjoyed.

[@bradbaier1655]

Great information, clear and concise. Most of your audience is probably not been in business or evan have a clue what takes to run a business. There's old saying that goes if you dont ask you will never recieve.I had no problems watching your content with banners or pop up for merchandise. With out sales and sponsors which do not give their products free you channel would be much less. Great Job to all of your team!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thank you for reaching out to us and saying that. You don't know how much we appreciate it. It's nice to have different perspectives of people's opinions. Thanks.

[@jameschipacker360]

I grew up on Sanibel and spent many nights growing up camping on North Captiva! I hope you guys enjoyed your time! Great video!!

[@LifeByTheBow]

We really had a great time, we went last weekend. Thank you so much for watching.

[@hectordiaz6951]

Fort Myers is the best!!!! that’s where I buy my boots and get them worked on it. Captiva is beautiful. Glad you guys enjoyed yourself.

[@LifeByTheBow]

We really did, thank you so much for watching, we appreciate it.

[@merrittlavelle9289]

the editing and camera work is insane in yalls videos

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks so much! We appreciate it so much!

[@CRNFLK77]

Life by the bow making our day better by posting a new video!!! ❤

[@LifeByTheBow]

We're trying to do it more often! Thank you for the support!

[@QueenMargo05]

Me and the hubby are loving your baby hints. Actually my hubby caught a hint last video too. You two are the best!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Baby hints? Were they that obvious. haha Thank you so much for the support. We are so excited about this new chapter in life. Spring 2024 life by the baby!

[@tomcarrow]

Glad to see the area is getting back to normal after Hurricane Ian.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Us too. They are for the most part up and running. We are pleased for them that they recovered so well.

[@joerampley1562]

Congrats on first child. ❤❤❤

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks so much! We are exciting to start this next chapter.

[@CoastalCook3946]

Loved seeing more about North Captiva. Did Brian decide to rent out the house? It looks so nice! If so, will you please share the link or info? Thanks.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks so much! We are awaiting his link, when he decides too, we will add it. 😊👍🏻

[@scottwelcome2781]

Great informative video as always!! Rented a house there for a week and the family had a great time hanging out on the beaches of Cayo Costa. I also recommend visiting Cabbage Key if you've never been.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Yes, we love going to cabbage key! Hope you guys have a great holiday season. Thank you for watching

[@njs454]

Welcome to our neck of the woods, SWFL home waters! Great fishing, come back and fish the mangroves, giant snook, good fighting reds, nice sea trout. Great to see you here.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thank you so much! We had a fun time exploring and your side of the water! Thank you so much for watching.

[@SSFarms32]

I don’t live in Florida or anyplace like that where it warm year round so when I want to exercise something like it I come and watch these videos keep up the great work❤

[@LifeByTheBow]

Well im sure it's nice having different seasons, it's just hot here all the time.

[@SSFarms32]

@@LifeByTheBow I’m more of a heat person than cold

[@Blakeneal407]

Awesome video I really like to see y’all venturing out to new places and exploring and showing everyone around we went to south seas plantation way back in the day in captiva

[@LifeByTheBow]

Hopefully, it inspires someone else to get out and go to some place new. Thank you so much for watching.

[@maxthehumandog]

Love your channel glad we found you and your wife we been binging lol on your videos

[@LifeByTheBow]

Awesome! Thank you, welcome to the channel.

[@maxthehumandog]

We're looking to move to Florida next year from San Diego. How bad are the hurricanes down were your at? We only see what's on media. Me and my wife our just starting out learning boating and fishing.

[@Legendary_UA]

I've been missing my LBTB videos. What an awesome trip.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Hey now, we are posting every 2 weeks! We appreciate you supporting us, thanks for watching.

[@JP-dl4ci]

Kuddos to you for running in an unfamiliar boat in unfamiliar waters at night. Especially on pine Island sound. Ive had my boat down here for a year and still wont go out of my comfort zone at night. Very shallow spots, broken pilings, possible debris from hurricane Ian still popping up here and there. Love your channel

[@LifeByTheBow]

Yes, we have had a lot of feedback on us running at night. Thankfully, we had no issues, but will definitely be more cautious. Thanks for looking out for us. We appreciate you.

[@JP-dl4ci]

BTW, We know Brian and Nicole. He told me that you guys stayed at his house. I was waiting for the video. It didnt disappoint. Great editing and camera work as always. Keep it up, we all love the channel.

[@markm391]

Thanks for sharing another great adventure 👍🏻 Beautiful footage of the area as well 👌🏻

[@LifeByTheBow]

Appreciate it so much. Thank you for taking the time to watch.

[@kerrydennard4921]

I have to stop the video just for a second to say she is amazing keeps it real that is the best part let's not take life too seriously it's too short. Work hard play harder I'm definitely getting me one of those black hats

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thank you for the kind words. We appreciate that. Live your life the best you can and have fun!

[@SpearCraftPvP]

Spent 1 month after hurricane ian working and camping on North Cap, its great to see it fully operational again

[@LifeByTheBow]

Us, too. It's always good to see how fast you get the community together to rebuild. Thank you so much for watching.

[@michaelholliday6037]

I grew up on the west coast of Florida in Indian Rocks beach. Love it!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Gorgeous parts of Florida. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch. We appreciate it.

[@larrybuller4707]

You guys are great. Enjoy watching you explore florida. We love the keys but very expensive, so we ended up in Cape Coral and fish Pine Island Captiva pass. Hoping to make a trip down to Key West, we have a SH 239. Any suggestions for a good Marina to stay the weekend?

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks so much! We enjoy that area very much. While in Key West, check out Opals marina. They are central to all the great restaurants etc. Everything is walking distance from there.

[@joshbrunick6384]

Gotta keep trigger!!! In my opinion the best tasting fish in the sea!

[@LifeByTheBow]

We didn't need more than we already had that's why we let it go. It is one of the best, totally agree.

[@Reggy2000]

Clay, thank you for showing me North Captiva, I have my heart set on the mid to lower keys but Captiva is definitely on my list!!!

[@LifeByTheBow]

I would definitely recommend it. Similar feeling to the keys just a little more remote! Best of luck!

[@McKfamily-x7b]

Coming down to marathon end of Feb. 5th trip down since finding LBTB… love it more every time! Any recommendations for where to rent nice 23’/24’ boat? Unless your not using yours that week 😎

[@LifeByTheBow]

Absolutely head over to Blue Marlin Resort and see what they have to offer. We stayed there in our last video. Hope that you have the best time. Thanks for watching

[@justinstuppy2860]

North Captiva is my favorite place on the planet. Ballsy on the night run. It is very easy to run aground when you come into Safety Harbor

[@LifeByTheBow]

We got very lucky, but life is all about learning so good to know thank you for the information. We appreciate you watching.

[@franiannarone8196]

Always a pleasure watching your videos ❤️

[@LifeByTheBow]

Appreciate that. Thank you so much! 😊

[@stevensmith4147]

As always, I enjoyed the video. also received mine and my wife's AVAIL shirts. Mine fits perfect. The wife's is wrapped for Christmas. Thanks for all the great videos.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Oh how nice! Thank you for supporting our small business. Can't thank you enough!

[@auggyboy284]

Wow!!!!! I miss the Captiva/Sanibel area…caught my first Snook, Redfish, and Seatrout there. How is the area since the hurricane?

[@LifeByTheBow]

They are getting back to normal. It was good to see they open. Thank you so much for watching.

[@ericshort3861]

Thanks for visiting us on the west coast!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Yes, of course! Hopefully you guys are getting back to normal after the last few years of storms.

[@andrewaustin8008]

Beautiful place love that area. For sure a piece of paradise

[@LifeByTheBow]

A little slice of paradise! ✨ Thank you so much for watching,

[@DanWessonSpecialist]

North Captiva is nice. I prefer Captiva for the food and ability to drive to the mainland. Sanibel Island is bit more buildings but the restaurants there are super. Depends on your taste in vacations. Being a golfer I like venturing off the island to play 18 holes in the morning, beaches at mid day, and a nice meal in late afternoon. Just come, rent a bike, and relax the day away. Last time I was there we went out on a large charter for fishing. No snappers or grouper large enough but we caught a bucket full of Lane Snapper. Cooked them on a grill, made some home fries, and grilled asparagus. Two day of 7 people feasting.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Oh yes, I love the versatility of your explanation on the different islands. We enjoyed our stay. We thought it was a little more secluded. We enjoyed our time there. Thank you so much for watching.

[@DanWessonSpecialist]

@@LifeByTheBow Yes if I was only a couple vacationing, North Captive would be a slow relaxing time. No traffic, no noise, almost never see people on the beach. Can’t wait to see all the islands again after the 13’ swells and hurricane devastated the islands and Ft Myers. Dang you guys are lucky getting comped those boats and housing.

[@juliafiore120]

5:31 😂😂😂 Stephanie Surprise! 😂😂

[@LifeByTheBow]

What a surprise. Thank you so much for watching.

[@alquinn3562]

Steph and her “outboard”. lol Girl you are too funny.

[@LifeByTheBow]

She's the best. Thank you so much for watching.

[@alquinn3562]

@@LifeByTheBow No Doubt!

[@Kitchenclub100]

Love your work guys my philosophy is on this he same level 👌

[@LifeByTheBow]

Glad to hear you enjoy it, thank you for watching.

[@stuartwiggins6896]

What size Buffalo bag do you recommend? I'm sure this depends on if your targeting snapper or pelagics? I would say for larger red snapper, cobia and kings is what I'm looking for. I have a Tidewater 2700 CB, the fish box is not big enough if we get into a 5-6 man limit of larger snapper, get lucky and catch a few other fish trolling. Only fishing 20-35 miles out of Mexico Beach. Love your show.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Buffalo Gear Insulate Fish Cooler Bag,100L Large Kill Bag Waterproof Fish Bag(40x22x10 in) This is the bag that we have. We got the bag off of Amazon. Thank you so much for watching.

[@JBE158]

Great video, as always! Fair winds from Texas

[@LifeByTheBow]

Appreciate that, thank you so much! 😊

[@howardedwards5908]

I don't know what pass y'all went out of but here in Naples to get good red snapper we are 125 to 170miles offshore but we have a ton of red grouper n big lanes as well

[@LifeByTheBow]

Good to know, thanks for the advice we appreciate it! 😊

[@gustavodiaz4689]

Ohhh man you guys wore in my back yard! Lest get dinner if you still in town!

[@LifeByTheBow]

This was the last weekend that we did this. But thank you so much for your kind invitation. Appreciate it.

[@petersrobin6299]

I have a recipe question please. I saw 1 of your shows on our tv and jumped on my phone to text. My question is, when frying your fish i saw you used corn oil. Dose corn oil offer a better taste instead of Avocado oil? TIA

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thank you so much for reaching out about that. I’ve never compared the two when frying fish but I like to also use coconut oil depending on the recipe.

[@petersrobin6299]

@@LifeByTheBow thank you for your response friends.

[@petersrobin6299]

@@LifeByTheBow Husband and I love watching your show, you two are so so beautiful together. We love the education very much, thank you so much. My husband travels down to the keys to deliver Dippin Dots ice cream occasionally. 🍦

[@PastorDave62]

Love your channel! What rod and reel combos are you using? The black spinning outfits.

[@LifeByTheBow]

So we started using our own rods. We will start having them for sale summer of 2024. We normally have Penn reels.

[@charlesholden2429]

Fun to watch, thanks guys

[@LifeByTheBow]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you so much for watching.

[@davidkelley6986]

Such a beautiful place. We rented a house there every summer until we bought a place in Marathon.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Oh exciting. It was a fun little get away. We really enjoyed ourselves and like we said west coast of Florida has the best sunsets! Thanks for watching!

[@Tdeegs]

Another amazing video. You guys rock.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thank you. We appreciate you watching, we couldn't keep doing it without your support.

[@befmx31]

Clay, were you guys anchored or drifting? Thanks....................................................

[@LifeByTheBow]

We were drifting. Thank you so much for watching.

[@befmx31]

@@LifeByTheBow you're very welcome. Also, not sure if I mentioned it before but congrats on the GMC commercial. I was like "wow, that's Clay"

[@glennide5893]

How far out did you guys go in this video for the red snapper ? I live in the area looking to run out this season for the first time

[@LifeByTheBow]

About 100miles.

[@williamfoster3180]

Another fantastic video please keep up the good work😁

[@LifeByTheBow]

Truly appreciate that. Thank you so much for watching.

[@timothyhood3143]

I would love to c8me down to Key West and go fishing with you. I have never been deep sea fishing and have always wanted to try it. Love you channel keep the videos coming.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thats so nice of you. Hopefully, you get the opportunity to do that one day. We don't charter so you're not missing anything but there's so many good people who do offer charters.

[@robertrodriguez5354]

Just saw the intro. Cool and different (locally) works really well for us (Key Colony)!

[@LifeByTheBow]

How nice! We had a good little getaway! Thank you so much for watching.

[@maricardoza1865]

Great video like always,,wait so are you guys expecting? Sure hope so

[@LifeByTheBow]

We sure are! Baby girl coming in 2024! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@erichunt2264]

Love the video. Love watching you two. How old are you two, if you don't mind me asking?

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thank you so much for watching, and we are In our late 20's.

[@steven_dekok]

Absolutely love your videos! July 2027 is our target date to move out of California and move to Florida/Romania, splitting our time between the two.

[@henryoppermann134]

Leave the California politics behind please….lol, Florida is great…to do your thing..

[@steven_dekok]

@@henryoppermann134 lol duh! I'm a diehard libertarian.

[@LifeByTheBow]

That's awesome 😎 Good for you. We wish you the best!

[@rtc-1840]

What size penn slammer reel and rod are you using in this video?

[@TheBocioFamily]

As a swfl resident I enjoyed this video!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Glad to hear that. Thank you so much. 😊

[@rolandvance6663]

Great video as always 👍🏼

[@LifeByTheBow]

Appreciate that, thank you so much.

[@toniketola7719]

So, how much paint came off the skeg?? Or will the world never know😂 Thumb holes and a tank top please!

[@LifeByTheBow]

The world will never know. 😂

[@joerampley1562]

Paradise❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks for following along!

[@VinnyGBK]

Wonderful video yall

[@LifeByTheBow]

Appreciate it, thank you so much for watching.

[@pakrudy6145]

Great Mr amazing love Heppy ❤❤❤👍👍👍💪🙏

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thank you so much! 🤩 Glad you enjoyed it

[@jrvegaboston]

Beautiful beautiful beautiful 🤩.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Appreciate that, thank you so much for watching.

[@ptrollip1]

Another awesome video. Gold!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Appreciate the feedback. Thank you so much for watching.

[@parfaithugues7459]

Capt Clay you know the job

[@LifeByTheBow]

Know a little about something. Appreciate you watching. Thank you.

[@ronaldmyers2042]

What's the due date on y'all's first child? BTW congrats 🎉

[@LifeByTheBow]

Spring 2024! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Thank you so much for the love.

[@kimbersal1]

You guys are so cool. So cool.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Appreciate it. Thank you so much for watching.

[@momsquared-lh4rm]

THE OCEAN LOOKS PRETTY FLAT TO ME

[@LifeByTheBow]

The power of editing! 🤣 We appreciate you watching thank you.

[@TAPPChannel]

How deep it is when you’re that far from the shore?

[@LifeByTheBow]

We were drifting about 100 ft from the shore. Thank you so much for watching.

[@eprohoda]

How u doing?! love it-you uploaded amazing content, 😍

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thank you so much for the kind words. We appreciate you taking the time to watch.

[@patricladubla5251]

Awesome video guys...:)

[@LifeByTheBow]

Appreciate it, thank you so much for taking the time to watch.

[@patrickgreen2361]

Clay- if she didn’t trust you, she’d have her life jacket on! Of course she does.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Great example. Thank you. 😊 Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@sircognac12]

Ive never caught a trigger fish in a season we can keep them but catch them all the time when fishing Red Snapper

[@LifeByTheBow]

They're very good eating just a pain to fillet.

[@cherylmarshall840]

Nice video you have a great fishing video

[@LifeByTheBow]

Appreciate the feedback. Thank you so much for watching.

[@momsquared-lh4rm]

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Appreciate that so much. Thank you for watching.

[@keciarey3377]

I love the Lane snappers, I think they are sweeter than the red snappers

[@LifeByTheBow]

They are tasty, I'd love to try them side by side to see the difference. Thanks for following along.

[@bradjames264]

Those Trigger Fish are really good eating

[@LifeByTheBow]

The best kind of eating. Thank you so much for watching.

[@jerseyfreshfishing6613]

Congrats onnthe future fisher man/fisher woman

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thank you! We are excited for her arrival 😊

[@jcsmazdatech750]

I grew up on North Cap

[@LifeByTheBow]

Oh how nice, a little slice of home for you then. Glad you enjoyed it, thank you so much for watching.

[@tratko3150]

Does anyone know how North Captiva fared with Hurricane Ian?

[@LifeByTheBow]

This was shot after Ian but it faired well. There were trees down & some houses damaged but not a lot.

[@tratko3150]

@@LifeByTheBow Thanks for the feedback. We love SW Florida, have been all over the state. But my wife and I have a place on the Gulf in Longboat Key and this time of year is always worrisome.

[@dougkelly5459]

Yall sure do make me really JELLY 😅

[@LifeByTheBow]

Oh no! Thank you for watching. We hope you have fun adventures of your own soon.

[@randomjackson574]

that joisey mouff. i hear that ebewheres. except on my boat.

[@LifeByTheBow]

So true. It's the only quiet place. That's why we spend so much time out here. Thank you so much for watching.

[@NoLimitsFishing1]

Epic video!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Appreciate the feedback. Thank you. 😊

[@juliafiore120]

19:12 😂😂😂 🐟 👋🏼

[@LifeByTheBow]

Have you ever been fish-slapped? lol

[@juliafiore120]

@@LifeByTheBow nope! 🤣🤣

[@ZachAttack123-ns7ez]

Do you do fishing charters 20:50

[@LifeByTheBow]

We currently don’t offer any charter but maybe in the future. Thanks for watching!

[@leckylifestyle]

She's pregnant 😊❤

[@LifeByTheBow]

You caught us! 🤣

[@leckylifestyle]

@@LifeByTheBow congratulations 🍼