SKIFF | An Original Film

[@ronpearce7198]

Thanks for the memories from a 70+ year old guy. I watched first hand the evolution of skiffs since the 50's, long before the 90's that you speak of. My grandfather fished Flamingo before it was a national park and the road was paved to Flamingo. My Dad was not as adventurous but I followed in my grandfathers footsteps. No GPS, cell phones, no electronics, hardly any reliable charts back then. Fished the back country up thru the creeks, etc, sometimes laying down and pulling the boat thru the mangrove channels, marking with orange tape, so you could find your way back when the tide started going back out, tasting the water as you went until it tasted fresh, then you started bass fishing. Incredible experience fishing that fine line of salt and fresh. I wish we had the camera equipment back then to record what you have done. Your narration and description of traversing the backcountry is extremely well done. When you describe those first few moments of putting the boat in, the wind at your face, the smells, the sounds or the lack of sound, as sometimes the silence is deadening back there, on those windless still days. Then again I am kinda glad I wasn't trying to record everything because it allowed me to fully become absorbed in the moment. Hope you take some trips without all your gear to enjoy. It is truly a priceless place that few people will ever see or even know exists.

[@christian_masterson]

That was an incredible comment man. For sure, I appreciate u

[@MikeMcGuire-q6m]

Really enjoyed your film and feeling your passion and appreciation of simple blessing of the surroundings.Am 66 as of today and I was lucky enough to have a Dad that drove us from Atlantic Beack Fl to Flamigo many times in the 70's......also watched every Walkers Cay Chronicles dreaming of being in the Glades. Mayve around 1999 I saw my first Hells Bay Skiff and I thought then and still do that it would become a part of boating history. Thank you for a great morning enjoying your film!

[@christian_masterson]

Many thanks!

[@markmasterson2271]

Such a great video. Beautiful skiff and great storytelling.

[@christian_masterson]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bonefishbrad270]

The 16 whip and 17.8 whip pro are still the greatest boats ever made. Its amazing how they can still hold their own against these new boats with new technology. Nice work, what a great film!

[@christian_masterson]

Thanks

[@TimBigBendFishing]

I said this before but your content is THE best new inshore content on the tube. Wish I could do it to this level. Thank you for allowing me to live vicariously through you when I can’t fish!

[@christian_masterson]

Wow, thanks!

[@ShaunYoungfishing]

Awesome video brother, glad your back in action with the skiff! Flats fishing is what I live for!

[@christian_masterson]

You got that right!

[@FloridaEastCoastFishing]

I really enjoyed this beautiful film. Great content and love the skiff.

[@christian_masterson]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sfoutdoors7885]

maaaan another banger. should do an overnight everglades kayak/paddleboard trip sleeping on one of those chikees they got. would be epic

[@christian_masterson]

Camping next weekend. Chickee sometime in January

[@nickmenocal5686]

Great video! Your content is second to none, keep up the great work.

[@christian_masterson]

Thanks, will do!

[@dgiii6435]

This is a great video man. Keep up the great work!

[@christian_masterson]

💪

[@Paulcatchesemall]

Great story and enjoyed the beautiful brool.

[@christian_masterson]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@WayneMaahs]

Another great video. Can't wait to see your next adventure.

[@christian_masterson]

More to come!

[@joshuadonham9996]

Love it, Going fishing/camping down in Chokoloskee this weekend.

[@christian_masterson]

Sounds great! I’ll be down there next weekend. Where are you camping?

[@joshuadonham9996]

@@christian_masterson Turkey Key. Went down there about a month ago and noticed how much all the islands have changed since last year with Milton and Helene coming through the area.

[@christian_masterson]

That’s hilarious. I was planning on doing new turkey key. How is the beach there? I’ll have a 4.5 high and a -0.8 low. Worried about boats a bit haha

[@joshuadonham9996]

@@christian_masterson New Turkey has a better beach than Turkey right now. Turkey is completely covered in shells from the storms. You should have no issues with camping at New Turkey.

[@blakedelaney9379]

Awesome video man! I love your content!!!

[@christian_masterson]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@ParanoiaAE]

Beautiful film once again

[@christian_masterson]

Thank u man

[@anthonyhipps8500]

Excellently filmed and narrated video. Fun to watch. great work

[@christian_masterson]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Nibo_YT]

This is fantastically made, well done.

[@christian_masterson]

Thank you

[@SnookClub]

This is an awesome film! I know you really spend a lot of time making your videos, but you really made something special with this one. And your GF did a great job with her filming as well.

[@christian_masterson]

Thank you! Yes she did

[@AndyRoman-z4c]

Your really killing it

[@christian_masterson]

Thanks!

[@Adamm26796]

Boooooooom! Great video once again

[@christian_masterson]

Thanks again! BOOOOOOOOM

[@dsj8838]

Another smoker. Keep up the good work

[@christian_masterson]

Thanks, will do!

[@mikepmakes959]

Excited to watch!

[@christian_masterson]

Thanks!

[@olivergrigull5647]

Thank you

[@christian_masterson]

You're welcome!

[@stephenkagan1539]

another banger

[@christian_masterson]

🤙

[@dannyd-rockmahaffey3087]

Awesome brother!! Im your red house guy..So glad you made thru alligator, did you take a look at Gopher? We use to run in to lostmans as well..crazy fishing!! Great video my man..Thx Christian..God Bless....

[@christian_masterson]

I am going to gopher within the next 2-3 weeks. I can promise u that!

[@iannsrevenge7906]

Been watching your videos for a while now always awesome stuff man. Question would you ever do like a catch clean and cook video? Like another species beside the backwater fish ofc

[@christian_masterson]

Possibly

[@njsurfrider]

Amazing film. Watching your skills improve with each release is awesome. Tight lines.

[@christian_masterson]

Glad you like them!

[@njsurfrider]

@@christian_mastersonbtw use some pledge polish to help release and stow the trolling motor.

[@christian_masterson]

Definitely could use some

[@joncarollo5182]

You should link the lures you use I would totally buy them, also lire give away👀, but seriously you content makes me so happy, I always feel like I’m there with you even with me living up north nowhere near you

[@christian_masterson]

🤙🤙

[@urbanbackyardcontainergardenin]

Nice skiff❤

[@christian_masterson]

🤙🤙

[@bishopprice]

Outstanding content and masterfully pieced together as always, pretty work son!

[@christian_masterson]

Much appreciated!

[@katievernon1729]

SLAY!!!!

[@christian_masterson]

Thanks!

[@daviddelamadrid1992]

What a great video Chris. I expect to see you on TV soon. If I may ask, who makes the black "trunk" that you have your tackle/supplies in? Thank you for sharing your experiences! Keep em coming. 💯🎣

[@christian_masterson]

It’s a yeti go box. Best decision I’ve made. When gulp juice spills u can wipe it up. A lot better then a bag

[@daviddelamadrid1992]

Thanks Chris.

[@MattMejiaFishing]

🔥🔥

[@christian_masterson]

🤙

[@TheRandomMan17]

No glaze maybe a little but your vids are great very cinematic and awesome to watch you deserve more views and im sure that will happen, keep workin hard man I enjoy all the videos they get me hyped!

[@christian_masterson]

Haha thanks man

[@davescheer5038]

🌴 Hey Chris, what a great vid , I appreciate all the time and effort you put into your video’s, having great equipment makes for a quality day on the water and in your vid’s, the glades are amazing ! As for the weather , burrrrrrr, 😏 I had envisioned more bigger fish back in the ponds as it seemed like an ambush area but the cooler waters may of had something to do with that , I’m hoping we don’t get any snook kill off from the cold temperatures coming , still seeing red tide off Madeira beach , but the fish are still active and cooperating, can’t wait to see your upcoming vids 👍🏼

[@christian_masterson]

Thanks for the constant support!

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

Fantastic video brother. This video is absolutely why we love living here in the beautiful state of Florida. It's such a special special place, for many reasons. The true, REAL florida!! Brother let me ask you what kinda line were you using?? Not braid it seemed??

[@christian_masterson]

It was braid! Suffix X3 I believe

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

@christian_masterson ohhh right on, looked like flouro or something, not braid. But ok awesome, thanks brother 🙏

[@adamdecosta239]

Be careful with that tiller extension I had one like that on my old gheenoe. One day it pulled off spun the boat out and almost crashed into a bridge. Carbon marine makes a good one that won’t pull off

[@christian_masterson]

Yea this one is custom. Cut down aluminum. Pretty sturdy. 300$ for a tiller handle is killer haha. So far it’s extremely sturdy and I double Check it every time I use it so should be alright. Thanks man

[@tactiqul9895]

here before josh munoz and brandon masterson

[@christian_masterson]

😳

[@JacobWalker918]

Thank you

[@christian_masterson]

You're welcome