The Novice Fisherman's Guide To The Florida Keys #6 - Finding The Fish

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Where are the fish? In today's video we review the four basic criteria that I use to determine if an area is "fishy" or not. I also show you one of the tools that I use to find possible fishing spots.
KEY WEST KAYAK FISHING: Equipment Used
The Car - 1997 Honda Civic Hatchback DX
The Motorcycle - 1997 BMW F650
The Kayaks
1) 2010 Wilderness Systems Tarpon 140.
2) 2012 Hobie Adventure Island w/ Outboard Motor Mount
- 2010 Suzuki 2.5 HP 4-Stroke Outboard
- Lowrance Hook-5
The Rods/Reels
1) 7' MH Shimano Teramar, TMS-X70MH, Line Wt. 10-20lb, Lure Wt 1/2-1 1/2oz, Power: Medium Heavy, Action: Extra Fast
- Penn Conflict 4000
- Power Pro 20lb
- Power Pro 10lb
- Andes 15lb pink mono
2) 7' H Shimano Teramar, TMS-F70H, Line Wt. 15-20lb, Lure Wt 1/2-2oz, Power: Heavy, Action: Med Fast
- Penn Conflict 6000
- Power Pro 65lb
3) 5'8" XH Shimano Treval Jigging Trigger Rod, TVC-58XH, Line Wt. 80-200, Lure Wt, 160 - 270grams, PowerExtra Heavy
- Shimano Torium 16
- Power Pro 65lb
4) 7'6" M Hurricane Calico Jack IM7, CAJ-457, Line Wt. 8-17lb, Lure Wt 3/8-3/4oz, Power: Medium
- Shimano Solstace 4000 FI
- Power Pro 20lb
5) 6' Ande Tournament Stand Up Rod, ASU-601A SDRMH, Line Wt. 20-50, Power: Medium Heavy
- Shimano TLD-30A 2-Speed
- Power Pro 65lb
6) 6'6" Shimano Trevala, TVC-66MH, Line Wt. 50-100lb, Jig Wt 50-100g, Power: Medium Heavy, Action: Medium Fast
- Abu Garcia 6500C3
- Power Pro 30lb
7) 7' Shimano Trevala, TVC-70ML, Line Wt. 20-50lb, Jig Wt 55-135g, Power: Medium Light, Action: Medium Fast
- Abu Garcia 6500C3
- Power Pro 30lb
Plus a few other misc saltwater rigs that are used sparingly and some Bass rigs which I won't use in salt water.
Cast Nets
-5' 3/8" Plastic enclosed weights
-6' 3/16" Super Spreader SS-1000 1 lb per foot
-7' 3/8" Mako 1lb per foot
Filming
GoPro Hero 4 Silver
GoPro Hero 3 Black
GoPro Studio Editing Software
Panasonic G7
-14-42mm F3.5-5.8
-20mm F1.7
Header Graphic Created By: Jeff Kaphingst (www.jeffthedesigner.com) (www.rack30.com)

[@Mastr-Tech]

I really liked how you brought us up too those spots it really helped me to understand what I need to look for.

[@sundawg5251]

Excellent! Your on location reinforcement of whiteboard lesson was very very helpful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Steve.

[@veryrandom5148]

Hooo there is a ramp after the 7 miles bridge, also in that same recreational bridge there is deep waters at the beginning, you keep walking, and around the midle of it you’ll see deep waters, with current. Try fishing there with life shrimp. You will remember my words.

[@thefweema]

Man I live in Minnesota but have been vacationing on marathon for the past 27 years and you sir have shared a wealth of of info on this video that could make ANYONE catch fish. I’ve been watching you for quite a while now and wow the things you do and the fish you catch in your “blue plastic boat” is simply amazing I hope you continue your content because it gives me my fix between my vacations down there. Thanks

[@kenkralick5141]

Really solid video. I wish I would have had this tutorial 5 years ago. I've tried to assemble this knowledge from guides and trial/error when I've been in Florida but this is a quick way to build that knowledge and focus on tactics.

[@CathySue911]

Excellent video!

[@windowclean100]

Thanks Steve 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@An9eL_C]

Great video Steve, thank you for sharing such valuable information...

[@csralumni]

Excellent tutorial, with examples. Thanks!

[@h8yurFACE]

Sensai Steve. Master of kung fishing lol.. very informative, thanks again master Steve

[@prodbyjarvis]

Demonetized. Wow KZbin.

[@mrgoogan]

Outdoor Adventures With Will wth would they?

[@caseknifes]

Great advise and thanks for your hard work.

[@edfinney1559]

Awesome Series of Videos! Thank you!

[@litowulliman7126]

Such an informative video. Thank you.

[@SouthForkSalt]

HUGELY helpful! Great post! Thanks so much!

[@FishingChanneltv]

great info, use the same in Portugal :)

[@stevenw76]

The video is packed full of information whether you're a novice or even the @Saltwater_Predator on Instagram

[@pamela8570]

Thank you for the awesome info.

[@jayvanhouwe2132]

Thanks!

[@fredfable5655]

Good video.

[@FrankLadd]

Great video. Seems like you skipped number 2 Structure?

[@andresoares2657]

Nice info man. Can you do a video about slow jigging ? It will be really helpfull. Keep up it te good job.

[@TruongNguyen-id2lq]

my family is planning to purchase a boat again. un-landlocking myself :) if we ever end up in FL with the boat, would you like to tag along? Of course, we would have no clue what we're doing compared to you. Also, if you're ever up in Massachusetts, hit me up! I'll get you on to 40+ class stripers from the shore

[@challengersrt5397]

I ADMIT I CLICKED BECAUSE OF "UP" But good video heheheheh

[@heperez3966]

Is that jetty off Smathers beach?

[@para-medic4990]

Tides4fishing.com is a great site it has a Solunar calendar and tides

[@maxfranke2637]

The up kid looks like you

[@hebson21]

Last time i was down there, my dad went to the bait shop and asked wheres the best fishing at... low and behold we had to go to the fishing pier cause they promised it was the best fishing around... Waste of time, i hate the big piers

[@nodrognollid]

I'm finding the whole "novice" series very informative and helpful but I've not heard any mention of any need for permit/license to fish. Is there a permit/license that you require for novice style fishing from the edges?

[@castlehill6717]

Gordon Dillon The only time you need a license in Florida is if you are on a boat or out on the water somehow (like a kayak).

[@baked4113]

Why is the arrest log on your favorite/recents, is that part of your job?

[@devondossantos8015]

Do you have recommendation of any place that you can rent a kayak, to do kayak fishing in key west?

[@skipyost177]

What are the details for your #2 point Structure

[@michaeljordon704]

how can you tell the difference between high tide and low tide by looking at the current

[@An9eL_C]

Usually the water line gives you a clue but in the Florida keys is rather easy as the current will flow north on a high tide (incoming filling Florida bay/Gulf) and then flow south on the low tide (outgoing towards the reef/Atlantic)...

[@kkingquad]

Looks like you skipped number 2. Structure is always important regardless

[@stevagaga]

Jeeee first:)

[@androiduser2278]

👏👏👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉🎊🎊🎊

[@filibertogarciasi]

Chinese boyscout cartoon 😂😂😂

[@ninjaj1695]

What is life lol it's the boy frome Up

[@filibertogarciasi]

Steve must think he is Russell. He is missing the novice fishing wilderness explorer badge