Tarpon at the Islamorada Humps! Cop Chase & World Record Fish! Catch and Cook

Things get a little wild! Tarpon at the Islamorada humps, cop chase and deep dropping a world record fish! Catch and Cook time!
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In this offshore fishing episode on the South Florida Fishing Channel we are fishing the islamorada humps off the Florida keys. We do some deep dropping and also do some trolling for mahi and end up with a tasty toro snapper catch and cook.
While deep dropping I catch a toro snapper. And I'm pretty sure this is a world record fish! We also call toro snapper big eye snapper and glass eye snapper. But this is a toro snapper catch and cook!
This solo fishing trip offshore fishing the islamorada humps was such a great trip and a catch n cook fishing episode on the South Florida Fishing Channel that I will remember forever!
Did I mention this fishing episode ends in a cop chase?! That's cops fishing and a guy in fishing boat running from cops. Did not expect to see that on this catch and cook fishing episode where we do Blue tilefish vs toro snapper catch and cook.
HOLD UP!
What about the fact that there are tarpon at the Islamorada humps way offshore the florida keys?! I didn't know tarpon go offshore that far. I knew they went into the ocean but 20+ miles offshore?! I did not know that
I want to give everyone a huge thanks for watching this world record fish catch and cook episode on the south florida fishing channel.
If you like crazy stuff like Tarpon offshore at the Islamorada humps, Cop chase in boat and world record fish being caught and fish catch and cook episode then give the South Florida Fishing Channel a subscribe!
CHEERS!

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Thank you everyone for your awesome support! I am SO HAPPY to be back on the water. So much fun to come =)

[@kxry4679]

If I beat you in a game of Rock Paper Scissors, will you put me on my first mahi?

[@GlennDrops]

This channel is awsome it gets me more excited to go fishing in the keys and cape Canaveral

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

perhaps! haha. July-August is mahi time!

[@GlennDrops]

@@SouthFloridaFishingChannel you should go fishing at the gun bar near cudjoe key it's in the gulf, you should try and pull up a goliath

[@kxry4679]

South Florida Fishing Channel I’m in Lauderdale, I’m serious😂. I’ll drive down, battle it out like men, then accept my fate

[@LG_Miller]

If someone didn’t know you were making a KZbin video and just happened upon you on the water, the way you get excited and hoop and holler, they might think you were a crazy person! Keep it up buddy, best fishing channel on KZbin!

[@anthonymarron2055]

Made my day watching you not only pickup the trash but put it in a hatch so it didn’t blow away

[@soflo_justin934]

That’s a good habit to put the boat in Neutral while u come down the tower in case if for some reason u ended up in the water the boat doesn’t keep going

[@bradenparnell4153]

I think that’s a baby Alfonsino, either way still an awesome catch! Love the wrap on the boat!!

[@jasl7358]

Definitely a Toro. They look similar but a Alfonsino has a much smaller dorsal fin

[@GeneFishingTV]

great fishing buddy.. love your video.

[@GourmetFishing]

Happy for you with your refitted boat. Looks awesome. I did a Dolphin sandwich on my tube and made the breading and buns. Good luck and look forward to next...

[@Lirin1122]

That is why I wanted to go to Islamorada back when I was in my early 20's. Needless to say that was when you were a baby if that even. My oldest is 34 I fell in love with fishing a month after he was born!! My 1st Mother's day present from my husband.

[@spaceexplore7402]

I am just loving your videos. Been binge watching all day.

[@stacy3633]

Cant help but to be happy for you..its contagious..your new boat is sweet, keep up the good videos 🤙🤙👍😎

[@S550STANG]

Salt water walleye 😂 man I literally just spat my beer out while cleaning a pike! Cheers from Manitoba

[@E7ReFlex]

Finally a long chill video and i just sit back with a beer and relax with ya! Hope this summer brings lots of fish your way!

[@1dotele]

Glad to see you got a new motor

[@kylelivingston5964]

Ooohohoho Hot start to a hot video, thanks for the sun! The fort has been rained out for two weeks!! Stay safe out there!

[@cpcorbiere]

been binge watching fishing videos all day at work. Another great one.

[@artkitzmiller957]

I am so excited for you! Your new (refurbished) boat, awesome new power plant, the flying bridge, your new electric reel and of course Captain Kitty's new buddy! This was an unbelievable video, you are so excited about your new boat it shows in the video how much you love what you are doing in your life right now. Keep up all the hard work. I can't wait till your next video arrives!!!!!!!!

[@AbbyBrian]

Awesome Video Heiko, It's nice to see you so excited with your upgraded boat /motor. I think the tower is a great addition to your boat as well. Brian

[@living6a916]

As easy on the eyes Katlyn is , who likes watching Heiko doing what he does best ? I do. Love ya Heiko and katlyn . Thank you for all of your hard work putting these videos out.

[@ripsterseeker8302]

The king fish will take the throne of fish monsters

[@txhypnotist]

Thanks for posting it. Always enjoy the plethora of knowledge I acquire just from simply tagging along.

[@benschroeder1161]

Videos like this make me work harder in school so I can someday do what you do. Thanks for the inspiration. I hope our paths cross one day so we could go fish together 🤙🏼

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

You got it Ben! Cheers

[@hungnmiami]

@@SouthFloridaFishingChannel maybe I'm missing something but what was that red fish

[@petermyers479]

7 knots is a really good trolling speed. Try it. It’ll seem fast but it’ll work pretty well. Helps when water is clear, fish can’t see lure detail as well when it’s moving fast. Good luck.

[@kenbrown3499]

that partol boat is from my marina and the other day they were doing training. so thats probubly it

[@captlilstank8555]

@AllenSeeAllenDo they can be checking if they have substances, unlawfully kept fish, fishing license, if their in a no wake, just like being on the road, theirs a bunch of reasons.

[@Xavierpropertyshow]

Your the first KZbind were I can actually watch a 45 minutes video.

[@jackchn23]

Go grab Mike from Reel Reports. He’s still waiting on his boat to be made. He will show you how to throw that net. Collaboration!

[@alexhall4377]

Avid fisherman here, watched ur vids since u started. Favorite episode yet, first comment man couldn't resist! Whole video was great, keep it up!

[@alexhall4377]

In the hospital now cause my boat literally blew up on me. Ur vids are keeping me going and making me continue my search for a new boat. Cant wait, will be coming to the keys again as soon as that happens. Would be cool to follow you out on my new boat and maybe shoot some video from afar for you! While I'm fishing too of course lol hopefully my hands heal good. Will reach out to u and fully understand if u cant cause u have so many followers. Figuered since I was given a 2nd shot at life I'd hit u up and see what happens. Enjoy that new motor and tower man as much as u can so we can all benefit from the vids! Stay safe out there!

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

holy smokes! You're in the hospital because of the boat blowing up or what?!

[@alexhall4377]

Sure am, previous owner 3 way'd the fuel sender to the auto bilge and thats hard wired so when I switched the battery off to fix crimps on sender somehow a spark ignited fumes in the compartment and was lucky enough to escape with my life and just really bad burns to the hands, wrists, elbows and back. Luckily saved my face, but the boat is GONE lol been in here for a week and completed final surgery friday so I'm just recovering now and catching ur vids for entertainment

[@alexhall4377]

If I could post pics of my recently skin grafted hands here I would lol Probably would help prevent a few boat disasters due to improper wiring lol Always check where those wires go 100% before u touch em even if u think u know the boat well. Maybe save a fortune in hospital bills 👍👍

[@golgason]

You should of had it officially weighed!! Thats like a life long dream to catch a world record. And i love me some fresh water walleye!

[@barryherndon9008]

Glad you are back on the water.

[@MRBOBBY8706]

17:08 Awesome! 21:09 You may not have caught a saltwater Walleye, but you got a nice saltwater Crappie haha

[@Evan721sxm]

Get it off 200 hertz and use your low chirp past 500 feet. High chirp for less than 500 feet. Also you can zoom in 8x on the bottom by turning your rotary knob. Try this and youll have much better detail.

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

I'll have to try this! =)

[@Evan721sxm]

@@SouthFloridaFishingChannel then when you really want to get crazy you can split it with 2 echos and have one with source 1 (hi chirp) looking at only 0 to 100 feet and the other split with source 2 (low chrip) looking at the bottom 8x zoom. These dual chirps and evo3s really are amazing. Im still learning myself.

[@manuelbover4816]

When you're deep dropping make sure your transducer is on 50 kilohertz. keep the boat running at the same speed the current is going until you hook up to a fish and the fish you caught is called a Toro fish

[@walldog1457]

Glad to see your having such a great time with your up graded boat. You got your money's worth for sure..looks so much BETTER.😎

[@sunsaltrepeat7332]

Awesome video Heiko. Boat looks fantastic!

[@jamessanimals9220]

Keep catching big fish, love your video’s...

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Thanks James!

[@BrisVegasFishing]

What an awesome day! You’re living the dream 👍

[@javierlabarta8253]

Haven't seen it and still know it will be a banger

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

You rock Javier!

[@fishingben]

I sent you a message on one of your videos. if you could respond it would be great

[@coreydangelo7672]

im not even into fishing at all until I found your channel, im legit addicted to watching your videos! awesome entertaining content my man. keep It going!

[@wildbillsfishingadventures551]

Really enjoyed the multi species. Awesome to see you back out in the water

[@okifishermans1378]

Looks very similar to a fish we catch in Hawaii called aweoweo. Awsome catch 🤙🏻

[@darenleeper1644]

Congrats on the updated boat.

[@Ilogrich]

Glad I found your channel. That barracuda catch was so entertaining lol

[@johntuzio8558]

You have a lot of energy or excitement you go a little crazy but fun wish I could meet you some time meet Captain Dan and Elizabeth they’re very nice people I hope to see them again hope to meet you someday keep up the good work if you see them soon Tell him John Tuzio said hi be down there for July for four days at the Anchorage then at the end of July and beginning August. Taverneir for two weeks hope to see you out there on the water keep up the videos

[@tartarsauce5250]

Nice popper! I can't believe the Black fin didn't hit that!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pantufeve4702]

21:08 yeah~ yeah~ yeah... Great Vid!

[@TheCriminalViolin]

Well hey, I guess you could say with that uninvited entrance from the feathered neighbor while recording the chase, "No Egrets!" haha

[@WestCoastFloridaFishing]

AMAZING Heiko!!! Fantastic video brother!!! Can’t wait to get on that new boat with you!!!! YEWWWW!!! 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Heck yea man!

[@Amicaner]

Hey Heiko, great, long version video! So much going on. Way to go scoreing some killer content.

[@johnnevers26]

yo heiko get that big eye toro mounted 😂

[@user-lg9ri4qg2f]

Three huge different kind of fishes and they're look so beautiful and delicious.

[@tim7652]

Definately a great day on the water. The deep drop fish is an Alfonsino. They are commonly caught in the 5 lb range. The Gale Force twins channel from Big Pine have a video of one they caught about 8 months ago. Keep up the fun videos.

[@tim7652]

Sorry spelled it wrong. Alfonsino

[@tonymitchell4720]

Really like your channel and hope your enjoying the new to you rig. Thought since you have a large audience and are in contact with an Evenrude dealer, you might put to rest some of the spastic fears I've been seeing in the forums about the Evenrude shutdown. I spoke with our local dealer in Biloxi and they assured us there would be no issues with waranty, service or parts. Maybe you could speak to this briefly on one of your upcoming videos. Thanks and keep up the great videos.

[@carlmcdavids3269]

Show is just the real deal.period

[@hickabilly19992]

Looks like a saltwater version of a crappie lol good catch in bro!

[@arborjackstreeservice714]

I'm loving the new boat man I can tell your loving it to capt great job

[@vbnautical5041]

Im a fairly new sub, love the channel so far. Grew up in NJ, live in Virginia Beach, and have a family condo in Hallandale Beach where we usually go out of Haulover Inlet. Living in the keys looks nice. Keep up the good content, new boat overhaul is soo nice. Subu

[@borderlandish1140]

Thats a big toro ! Ive only caught one and it was better then the yellow tail i cooked at the same time same way

[@jakef1068]

In Hawaii we take the smaller ones and fry them whole fry till crispy and it’s super super good one of the best fish from Hawaii

[@mikea7942]

nice to see u enjoying the "new" boat!

[@nicholasf.1893]

What being a Steward of the Outdoors looks like @3:40

[@reidham9585]

The level of stoke in this video is what fishing is all about. yewwww!

[@nathanfisher2396]

30 seconds in already know it’s gonna be a great video! 2 thumbs up my man

[@phillipternullo4934]

Congratulations on the new / old boat . It looks great 👍. Love the fishing video’s. As well the catch and.cook . Katlin is beautiful and very sweet . I think you’ve got a keeper There . Pun intended . Good Luck Captain .

[@willrushing8098]

So happy to see more sick catch and cooks! Best fishing channel out there 👍

[@Deeptidalsilence]

I have a challenge for you; Bridge Fishing. I am game for whatever weekend and any Bridge! I have my medium heavy bois and my cooler of shrimp!

[@leroyg24]

Dude you had the best time,, frikn awesome.

[@dsmt8703]

Boat looks good. I like casting a metal fish jig like a flat fall, iron or swimbaits at busting fish haven’t tried poppers but they look fun

[@lynkpaul33]

Now this is what happens when you don't have enough beer to drink innthe boat...lol

[@charleswellen663]

i swear he gets so hyped 😂

[@michaelcarter9107]

Another awesome video! Glad your back! I'll be in the keys the last week of June would love to grab a bunch of rigs and some swag from you while I'm down there!

[@javierlabarta8253]

Gotta say I envy your lifestyle, I am aswell a fisher/stocktrader. This week I predicted the Saudi/Russia oil deal and have earned over 40% in afterhours. As well as GNUS when they announced all their plans I bought at 0.33. This is the life I want to live, I am 16 years old.

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

You bought GNUS at .33 HOLY SMOKES YOU MUST BE LOADED NOW =) congrats mate. Now go buy a boat!

[@javierlabarta8253]

@@SouthFloridaFishingChannel Thanks! If I would have invested more :( I got 100$for my birthday and bought 100 shares of GNUSS on my birthday, May 4th, and sold them on June 4th at 6.6. Made a total of 627$ profit (without counting taxes) Reinvested it into oil stocks (Mro, and OXY) and waiting for them to go up a bit more to sell.

[@dankane4193]

@@javierlabarta8253 You realize you just incriminated yourself...

[@javierlabarta8253]

@@dankane4193 ?

[@dankane4193]

@@javierlabarta8253 you need to be 18 to legally trade on the market.

[@ericthered976]

You should consider a wireless engine cutoff with the wristwatch style FOB in case you ever go over while the boat is in gear while fishing alone. I think they're only like $200.

[@carlitosway567]

HI I HAVEN'T STOPED WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS AND I SEE YOU HAVE A NEW BOAT OR JUST A NEW MOTOR I REALLY LIKE YOU BOAT I ALSO SEE REAL LOVE CAME YOUR LIKE YOU SAID IN ONE OF YOUR VIDEO BY THE WAY YOU GUYS MAKE A NICE COUPLE 🐟🐟🐟THIS VIDEO GOT 3 FISH BECAUSE IT WAS A GREAT VIDEO KEEP CATCHING THEM

[@skip3695]

Great video! Can’t wait to take another trip down to the keys.

[@br18od]

Great Video! You should look into the FELL MARINE wireless kill switch system really good to have when fishing solo boat shuts off if you fall in the water I have it and fish solo a lot .

[@menthaloh368]

hey Heiko, glad to see you again "at work"....what about a collab with Reel Reports about ....castnetting ?? greetings from France....

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

got one coming!

[@AuAspongeAuA]

That torro snapper nice to eat the old ppl say if you cook it good it taste like lobster

[@judecollum1516]

Great video, amazing footage, love you channel, so natural👍

[@floridafishermanpace798]

You think the cuda is weird? I was trolling in 500 feet at 6 knots and caught a shark on a feather lure a week ago

[@tripleachannel4712]

Great day on the water nice catch , by the way boat looks awesome a lot of work out into it ..

[@sushichef40]

Toast the bread dude!

[@tayjohnson713]

You make me laugh so much, keep up the good work

[@martyhicks5593]

Haven't had tower very long and mastered the fastest dismount.💪

[@11buttek]

Sweet video!!!! Weird to see tarpon at the humps. I’ve caught so many blackfin out there!!! But still have yet to get my tile fish maybe one day lol

[@carlitosway567]

I SEEN THIS VIDEO AND THAT WAS A GREAT SITE TO JUMP UP FOR JOY AND IT WAS VERY EXCITING TO SEE BIG FISH LIKE THAT. I SEE THE YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY THROWING THE CASTING NET MACK BELIEVE YOUR GOING TO THROW A DISKETTE AND THAT'S HOW YOU GOING TO THROW IT BETTER....🐟🐟🐟🎣🎣🎣

[@mrautoinsuranceBob]

what model simrad is that and what options do you have,,, i really love your videos, they show your failures as well as the catches, unlike other videos

[@Mr.Cool7hings]

Like watching u fishing u show when u have a good day or bad 100 100 I'm in the Caribbean love going fishing too 😎😎😎

[@joraanma26]

You sound very excited I love this video is been long over due, keep them coming.

[@harmonysdragons2610]

Awesome Day of fishing! That was a great video!

[@fishhunt9874]

The toro looks like what they call Aweoweo in Hawaii. Best tasting shore fish in the islands.

[@robrotondo4881]

I thought it was a black belly rose fish at first. Good eats either way 😃

[@Christian_Tango_Christ]

Heiko what a good video! Great to see you enjoying the boat and all the upgrades 😀 Do you think the tarpon might be migrating from up from Cuba to the east coast during the hatch?

[@fredbrown8894]

In the future when you want to fillet a slimy fish like tilefish, just put a small towel underneath the fish and they won't slide

[@stevenestes8019]

YA BABY NICE FISHING....

[@TooManyHobbies]

"Noone here knows what they're doing" lol just found your channel and really like the videos!

[@ChasingDreamsLivingLife]

Bad boys bad boys, watcha gonna do, watcha gonna do when they come for you!! lol Awesome video Heiko

[@LAVIDADELAZ]

AWESOME VIDEO MY FRIEND

[@metaljeremy]

You're really gonna make it dude!

[@sushichef40]

Lol. That bird

[@benknowles6757]

I was spear fishing with older bro and causin while a huge school of tarpon like 100 to 300 of them big sliver boys swam by us off boca chica key near key west.

[@nicholasf.1893]

YES YES YES I'M HERE SFFC! My boat just got stolen! Please take me fishing! LOL

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

omg are you serious?! How did that happen?!

[@nicholasf.1893]

@@SouthFloridaFishingChannel I had it down at fish camp and someone came in middle of night and ganked it. They left my anchor though...🤣