TARPON SEASON - Tampa Tarpon Fishing with Live Bait

In this video, I set out fishing for big tarpon using live bait along a Tampa Bay area beach during their early summer migration up the west coast of Florida. These fish are only in this area for a couple months (May-August) and create a great challenge for saltwater anglers of all skill levels. After trying all kinds of techniques this summer, I had the most success fishing at sunrise with live pinfish 4-5' under a bobber while positioned roughly 50 yards off the beach waiting for these schools of fish to cruise by.
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[@jayjohnson9668]

That was a typical tarpon, get em right up next to the boat and then they say that's close enough and just break you off😎 These guys are big and smart and wily. More times than not THEY decide when it's time to say" See Ya Dude"!!!👍👍

[@jayjohnson9668]

Damn Brent I just realized what's going on now. I thought I recognized that voice. Well it all makes sense now. Don't know why u changed the name of the channel but as long as people know then it's all good. Glad I put it all together and good luck bro😎

[@Thonny]

Welcome back brother! Great narration.

[@suzuki400sm]

Thonny love your channel man.

[@conner7004]

Love your videos brotha

[@djeckhoff5992]

Amazing video Brent so happy to see that your back

[@evanbfishing2415]

Let’s go Brent!! Missed your vids a bunch, I can see a big improvement

[@99dlavall]

Great tarpon video! One of the best I've seen. Really captures the essence of this awesome creature and this sport. From hookup to the first time the fish sees the boat and takes off again, and then again just when you think it's over and you find out it's not really over just yet... :)

[@mikeryan6277]

Caught my first Tarpon today just north of cockroach bay channel on the flat, just before high tide in about 3 feet of water. He was only about 30 inches long but was pretty healthy. Redbone medium heavy rod ,20# power pro 30# leader and only a #3 circle hook with medium size pin fish. So much fun, love my new Hewes Redfisher.

[@robgrubb420]

finally someone who says where what and how! instant sub ty brother tight lines!

[@angelo12211989]

Great video Brent! Glad you’re back making videos! Amazing quality and editing too!

[@dank8865]

I do so love hearing that drag sing. There's no other music like it. Thanks.

[@Duschbag]

I fished Islamorada many times in the early eighties with one particular Guide out of Bud n Mary's Marina. I couldn't Fly Cast so we used Live Mullet. WOW... do Tarpon love Mullet..! I fell in love with all things Saltwater on my first full day with my wife and the Guides constant instructions. I caught my first Bonefish off of Shell Key in the morning and then hooked up on three Tarpon in Channel 5 during the remainder of the day. I miss those days.... I'll never forget sitting at dinner at Marker 88 Restaurant one night when three VERY Sunburned guys sat at the table next to us. They were Billy Pate, A Guide from Bud n Mary's and Stu Apte. After ten minutes of listening to them instead of my Wife, she said "Do you want to sit at their table instead of with me..? 🤔

[@mikeryan6277]

How was it sitting with Stu?

[@Duschbag]

@@mikeryan6277 Pretty interesting... 😉

[@CarlosPerez-rn4kp]

Glad to see you're back! We all missed you videos! Love how this one came out

[@suzuki400sm]

I just noticed that you changed your KZbin name. 🤦🏻‍♂️. I was wondering who this was. Nice name. Lol.

[@nestoroniFL]

Stoked to see some new content! Great stuff as always.

[@lorenoconnor6448]

Nice resurface kid. Great video

[@MikeJonesBBcom]

Great to see you post again dude. Always enjoy your content. Thank you.

[@jeffsikes855]

Glad to see your back, great fishing.

[@adrianreyes5299]

Missed your videos, I’m glad you’re making videos again 🔥🔥

[@scottbehr5690]

Glad to see you're back"DUDE"!!! great video!

[@johnayres4695]

Nice to see you posting videos again. Really enjoy your content.

[@nancybaldwin2540]

Glad to see you back Brent!!!

[@micheles7269]

Awesome vid! Worth the wait.

[@Simon-bc2gk]

Awesome video glad to see you back

[@1966BUGGY]

Good to have you back! Was just watching your diy bait pen video yesterday

[@bdog1515]

Waited all day for this premiere!

[@Frank_2111]

wow 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻I was waiting all day. amazing video everything about it narration, music, edit and of course silver beauty 🐟🎣🎣🎣☺️we are glad you are back!!!! Can’t wait to see your next and learn !!!!! 🎣🎣🎣

[@LTate81]

Been waiting for this! Awesome vid.

[@jdimonda]

Finally! A new video! Lol We've been looking forward to it.

[@oddsix4311]

Glad your back bud! Awesome vid.

[@stephenshamp2482]

Awesome to see you Back Brent! Those were some nice Silver Kings !!!

[@alohaninja2332]

Your videos gets me so hype for fishing. Thanks bruh!🤪

[@FaithNFishing]

Glad to see you back at it. Great production on this video!

[@captainldsebayshowcase8147]

dang, I’m glad you’re back!!!

[@africanborn1545]

Missed your videos a lot. love your new stile of vids.

[@steveokoren4059]

Dude nice tarpons! 👍🏻

[@rkfishing6952]

Love the new video style and narration! You definitely stepped up your game!

[@MikeS29]

Welcome back, we missed you!

[@toddjohnson9782]

Congrats on a excellent looking video,snazzy,snazzy!

[@jakewkayakfishing8457]

Nice one. Nothing compares to the fight of the silver king.

[@southwest7977]

That was so cool. Looking forward to catching one.

[@theresabassemier9901]

Another awesome video, Brent.

[@kingfish4488]

Welcome back!!

[@kvartekmedia]

Great video dude, I appreciate the time you probably put into making this.

[@iChinQ]

Okay, the boy is back baby!

[@johnnyfish8273]

Little and adorable.... grab him green , and say that statement again.. lol Tore a tendon that way.....but that was years ago. Much older and wiser now. Great video !!!!

[@Toasty70CS]

Dude, that is some TV quality stuff right there! Keep it up! Great job.

[@CuriousMindFuck]

Really like the quality of your video. I live locally in Ozona and haven't had any luck with Tarpon. Thanks for the inspiration Brent

[@justinj5665]

The intro is super peaceful😂 like one of those sleep aid narrations😂 sick video as always Brent.

[@backwaterbites1894]

Love the vid!!!

[@JC-wf3xi]

I love tarpon so much

[@hughj.5762]

Welcome back. Almost didn’t recognize you because of the new channel. Great footage and editing. Headed out there tomorrow. See ya around dude.

[@brent3523]

GREAT FISHING

[@justinj5665]

Welcome back to YT land! Hope corona world has been treating you well 🤘🏽

[@degproductionsny]

Well done young man.

[@nakedhookandfloridaoutdoors]

Finally saw you with a BaitRunner in your hands. Had been meaning to ask you why I had never seen one in your videos. Great reel and awesome catches! Thanks for sharing.

[@Me-xl7xy]

Always wanted to catch one of these beasts

[@louv2425]

Been missing your videos buddy 👍...nice fishing...

[@meepRS-eu1sn]

You’re back

[@johnbishop1877]

That was a crispy edit

[@tyandjacemcginley7666]

Yes finally

[@williamkluttz4982]

Great!!!

[@funkiestoyster]

its the worlds largest greenback! dang dude, sort of figured you were upping your video and edit game, but i didnt think youd be doing more fishing! no complaints brother glad to see it. looks like youre still in st joseph sound. see ya dude is so appropriate and hilarious for your channel name. 2nd tarpon was acrobatic for sure. welcome back!

[@NAUTILYFE]

SEE YA DUDE! Love the new name man. Long time!

[@JCFishinCharters]

Liked the narration, nice video

[@conner7004]

Yo u Evan's friend right?

[@conner7004]

Evan ross

[@battleflatsfishing6156]

See ya dude

[@gonzalezjulianjg]

Good to have ya back. See what I did there?

[@theaviationlover9604]

Finally!

[@andrewtrask9650]

Going on a trip monday in Clearwater if i only catch 1 tarpon i will be happy its a dream of mine i fish the great lakes it reminds me of a 100 pound steelhead crossing my fingers that i hook one

[@SeeYaDude]

Good luck!

[@aircooledjoe1657]

Hey there! I live in the Tarpon Springs area and was wondering if you have any tips for how to fish the fall down here? I just had an awesome summer fishing catching shark, permit, redfish, etc. I wanna keep it up!

[@SeeYaDude]

Redfish really fire up during the fall. They'll be cruising the grass flats and oyster bars around schools of mullet. Early morning and late evening are always the best

[@tylergingras8000]

Any tips for this years tarpon rush? Just bought a 10k saragosa with 300 yd 50# braid and coupled it with a bullbay 7,11” brute force heavy, heavy action. Never really fished for tarpon kinda hyped to get into it this year.

[@SeeYaDude]

That setup will definitely work. I had my best luck fishing with live pinfish under a bobber off the beach right at sunrise. Set up where you see some fish rolling

[@udajewish]

Do you have a couple of tricks for knowing when the fish will be at the spots?

[@SeeYaDude]

They are typically migrating through starting in late April/ early May and stay around until August. They hang out around passes on moving tides and can be found moving up and down the beaches. I've had the most success fishing early mornings, getting out there at sunrise. You'll see fish rolling on the surface if they're there

[@ivyzack5917]

You should do a sunglasses video

[@tyandjacemcginley7666]

Do a red fishing next

[@crazypunk2394]

Was this off Caladesi?

[@angeloquintana8057]

where you been bro

[@floridaboy3432]

Now I know why its been so long

[@nickleback3695]

Are tarpon good fighters in your opinion? Please answer.

[@SeeYaDude]

Tarpon are great fighters! The smaller ones will jump a lot and then tire pretty quickly, but the bigger ones will fight you for a long time. I fought the first one in this video for over 20 minutes

[@nickleback3695]

The big ones seem to make fast runs too, the run at 2:49 in the video is alot faster than any fish I've ever hooked into.

[@ICEMANHD]

[@bdog1515]

It would be an honor if I could get a like from the creator himself!

[@SeeYaDude]

You got it sir

[@carlhamke]

What maker of boat is that?

[@SeeYaDude]

It's a Sea Hunt BX 22 BR

[@carlhamke]

See Ya Dude - really like the lay out of your boat. I went w Pathfinder based on trusted recommendations. I fish Port Charlotte area, Pine Island, the passes. Need a shallow running boat. They claim 11 inches on the 2400 TRS. I guess it’s all a trade off. Best of luck!!

[@ry1205]

Dad where is my like

[@jshall1000]

Great video. Were u off honeymoon

[@SeeYaDude]

I was further south in this video, but you can definitely catch tarpon using this technique off honeymoon when they're here

[@loungydoc]

Apparently he wasn’t done

[@fletchercommander4424]

What’s the fishery like in manatee River Tampa ??

[@inshorefishingwithtyler5081]

Check out my latest video bro!! I landed one from Bayshore on a 3k

[@liamfrangos3277]

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