Topwater Fishing The Florida Keys! - Bridges To Backwater

First day out fishing in Lower Matecumbe Key. Throwing topwater in various environments from the seven mile bridge to some saltwater lagoons.
▬▬Set ups used▬▬
Jigging World Night Ranger MH - tackleworld.com/jigging-world...
Penn Spinfisher 2500 - amzn.to/3pNuaYw
10lb Spiderwire x8 Ultracast (love this stuff) - bassproshops.vzck.net/4zgk1
30lb Flourocarbon leader - amzn.to/3929mXo
Fenwick Inshore 7' M Power - bassproshops.vzck.net/1E9rm
Penn Spinfisher 2500 - amzn.to/3pNuaYw
10lb Spiderwire x8 Ultracast (love this stuff) - bassproshops.vzck.net/4zgk1
20lb Flourocarbon leader - amzn.to/3929mXo
▬▬Lures Featured▬▬
6th Sense Fishing MadDog Topwater - amzn.to/3mOjBSm
Nomad Topwater - bassproshops.vzck.net/edbLQ
Savage Gear Shrimp - amzn.to/34KXYfj
ZMan Crawz - amzn.to/3nRm7s3
Nedlockz - amzn.to/3ppeU36
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Kayak used - Hobie Outback
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[@mannythejew]

Gotta say this is my favorite fishing channel. No hype or clickbait, just quality content.

[@henryojeda2890]

You gotta check out NDyakangler. Similar content and super laid back

[@B-RY556]

Mines too

[@peteluce5342]

Yellow jack, very good eating

[@jayjohnson9668]

Right about now don't complain about the fishing in the Keys...it's freaking cold everywhere else in the country!! Even up here in the Panhandle of Fla it's in the mid low 50's and that sux for this time of year!!!😎👍👍

[@Karkawry1970]

700th like, not sure why that was so pleasing! Reminds me a lot of the creeks in our UK estuaries, will apply similar tactics..!

[@mybookfacetube]

I was thinking the same about Poole Harbour and all the little estuaries there.

[@zachperna2735]

You should come too the west coast of Florida and troll for grouper. While the season is still open 👍

[@danielvillafane7267]

Man I’m jealous, I have snow by my house in NJ and Elias is fishing in shorts...!!

[@RH-qk5lt]

Same weather here in Northern IL. Same jealous feeling. But I just bought a house in Cape Coral Florida. Fishing in shorts in January is in my future.

[@bojaiden5175]

On the ocean too

[@danielvillafane7267]

@@RH-qk5lt dude awesome I’m happy for you!

[@bossbear7187]

i agree with Manny L...100%. keep up the good work. ....and thank you

[@woodystemms3799]

Clear water, warm weather ... a great start to the trip. You make tossing to the edge of the mangroves look easy. Crushing the barbs is cheap insurance for feet and hands.

[@PeterRanieriII]

That was a nice mangrove in the top water for that skinny water. Get 5 dozen live shrimp and anchor up current of that bridge

[@frankzima7998]

Merry Christmas! Great place, right?! We stayed in Islamorada a couple years ago...fished the shore with flies and small jigs for jacks, snapper, and barracuda...even had a huge tarpon roll and break me off. Be well...tightest of lines... Frank

[@TheFishingExpat]

A nice variety of fish man. I’m a fellow kayak fisherman, but I fish over here in Germany. Good to see a kayak guy slaying it, gotta start using that net you have behind you though (not trying to be critical)

[@thomasjarosz7406]

Meg,Elias, merry Christmas. God bless you both.

[@FrankLadd]

At first I wanted to give you advice about where to go down there, but very quickly you proved you could figure it out. I was great to watch. Fresh cut pin fish make great bait too, and you can catch them in the ell grass on very small hooks with 1/4 inch cubes of your old too chewed up Gulp baits.

[@Sqillyam]

That was a Yellow Jack thanks for another great video

[@thetigerstripes]

Lot's of snow in FL. Very very cold too. Everyone stay home.

[@henryeverett7448]

First unidentified jack was a Yellow Jack

[@elinguerra7029]

When did you go?

[@davidcrowson4745]

Purdy slick 👍

[@609Fishing]

Nothing tops Florida Keys Fishing 🙌 great multi species trip 🤙

[@Rodentfisherman]

try the Bahamas one day

[@rickeycarter]

We are heading to marathon tomorrow with the kayak. Hope to see you on the water.

[@bobdimarco602]

Excellent video seeing you put your skills to work in an area your not familiar with.

[@TomMendoladrums]

Thanks for all the videos Elias. I wish you and yours a healthy, prosperous and fishy 2021!

[@Walt1119]

Mangroves are great, those grunts are too! You'll definitely find that shrimp tossed around those mangroves will produce very well!!! Cold here in central fl this morning, wish i was down there fishing with you! enjoy, thanks for sharing!!!

[@christopherdavis9825]

Hey Elias, you are truly one of the GREATEST fisherman in the world, I love your videos, Happy Holidays, and God bless you and please continue to put out awesome videos, thanks my brother

[@fishingjetsfan]

absolutely great video, per usual. pleasure to watch!!

[@WoodenBoatGuy]

I know that area well. Fish it frequently!! Great Vid. BTW, treble hooks in a kayak are EVILLLLLLLL!!

[@cecilbrown4804]

I'm in the south but not far enough for shorts, good fishing.

[@buddyprice7541]

Gotta love the Keys!!!

[@kylelivingston5964]

Yellow Jack BEST EATING FISH!! KEEP EM!

[@Engineer_Heathen]

Come back to Tampa and teach me how to jig grouper from a kayak lol.

[@BC-ue3ku]

Even with that wind you still did pretty well and had some fun. Nice bonus tarpon too!

[@traumahawk517]

Merry Christmas Elias!! The Man that never stops bringing us outstanding content!! Merry Christmas to Meg also !!

[@SeanFaganRareBooks]

I was just in Florida fishing this week. Would love to have met you in person. Thanks for all you do and share. It has made my 2020 better. Hope you had a great trip!

[@brettsteele7027]

Backwater, small Barracuda is surprisingly good eating. Especially fresh fried. Had many fish frys where people were amazed when I told them what they were eating.

[@redouanepeche]

Enjoyable fishing my friend I wish you abundant fish🎣🦈

[@vnicknguyen]

Merry Christmas and welcome to Florida!

[@crackertime2164]

Cool video and good job on fishing 🎣

[@brianbissey7279]

Elias grab yourself a popping cork and some gulp or that Ned rig for those inside ponds,,great work

[@Curryhunts]

Merry Christmas man! Love the content.

[@MrEazyE357]

That water is gorgeous. So jealous!

[@vincentsalentino9906]

Merry christmas and happy holidays elias ! Great video gotta love top water and cool to see that tarpon also ! Tight lines

[@joeanthony9162]

Man Elias, that looked like fun bro. Tight line's never stop and Merry Christmas!!

[@kavonmehrani3552]

That was a black margate and a yellowjack. Both very good eating, amazing bridge to fish with live bait shot some very nice fish there

[@danl.909]

Flattening the barbs on trebles is a good idea in general. You’ll kill a lot fewer releases that way, especially delicate fish like speckled trout.

[@Bamapride1000]

It was dark but that could have been a yellow jack. They’re really great eating.

[@JubaAdhiNugroho]

Nice spot for fishing...

[@matthewmercer2477]

Nice video. I Just came back from a 4 day xmas working vacation. In a word....the keys are not as diverse as I would like. I catch more variety 200 miles north in Sanibel. The wind kicked my ass most days as was the case in Nov when I went. Speaking to a local he says Aug,Sep Oct are the best months.I got some snapper, cudas and jacks. Also a couple snook and jump and spit on a 25 lb tarp.

[@EliasVFishing]

I agree - the wind here makes the fishing here very very difficult for a small boat angler. The convenient options are more difficult if you don’t have the craft to take it offshore.

[@craigerking9790]

Hard to see with the glare but pretty sure that was a yellow jack you threw back and they taste amazing. Very very good sushi fish. I prefer cutting them into shashimi and they aren't far off tuna.

[@veronicastallings4213]

Great video! I'm from Wilmington and will be traveling to this very spot in May to fish!

[@buddyfishingva8141]

The water…love it

[@dmvfishingdude]

Nice job Elias!! Have fun in Florida!

[@KEVVIE37]

I can see you living in Fla doing the thing man. Awesome vid bro.👍

[@juanchobarber6940]

Good stuff my man. You definitely killed it ..

[@mybookfacetube]

Another great video. This one is a bit out of your usual territory, no? Hope you had a great xmas and wish you all the best in the new year. That 100K can't be far off now.

[@tphvictims5101]

You’ve come a long way “E”. That’s Beast coast talent 😉👍🏻🎣

[@teresanderson5523]

It looks like a yellow Jack those are really tasting

[@averagejoe2686]

for a so-called beginner, you did damn good man. I like eating the bridge snapper. they aren't as dark as the backcountry ones.

[@curlytailfishing]

Interesting! I’ve never thought about crimping the barbs on the trebles when catching really toothy critters like barracuda. Great tip!

[@nickmaraveyias1185]

Merry Christmas Elias and a Happy New Year!

[@thaddeus46]

Florida in winter is all about the wind.

[@danieldambrosio7041]

What you likely hooked under the bridge was a grouper. They tend to hit artificial hard and fast. As soon as they bite they'll dive back into their hole in the structure for cover.

[@southforked3233]

When or if you go out on the deep water and reefs you should use your jigs and plastics. I'm curious to see how they do. I'll be living in that general area for about 4 months soon.

[@hobocan22]

i never would have thought to use a NED rig like that. dam now I've gotta try that next time im down in Florida

[@gzahirny]

Flipping into mangroves always get snook, snappers, and redfish to crush

[@harrisoncarter9187]

Great video

[@thatsafatpalico6504]

5:26 , looked like a small yellow jack

[@mikb277]

For sure

[@reelin816]

I agree

[@kirkdavis2881]

Yup good lil sashimi fish

[@masblangkonmancing]

hello friend ..I am from Indonesia ...waw ..nice fishing ... 👍👍👍👍

[@dansarette101]

Them Baccarudas are some gooood eatin!

[@stulupinski5131]

Dang mane nice. Enjoy the rover.

[@user-rr5ce1wb2j]

Loved this vid, the water is so clear you could see the fish way before they hit those top water lures. Keep it up Elias, your content is amazing. Merry Christmas and all the best for the new year.

[@edwardm438]

Watching this while a historic snow storm bears down on Colorado this weekend haha. But there is light at the end of the tunnel. I move to Florida in about 3 weeks from now! Be in the water in shorts soon haha.

[@hohsmith4723]

Used to mate out of Marathon, ive caught some nice tarpon in that spot! Tight lines bro.

[@thomasenriquez7954]

7:51 he said we googin

[@AlexGarcia-ew2fv]

I love to free line live shrimp under the 7 mile bridge..very productive bait

[@ronl7131]

This kind of fishing fun. Océan has great variety; never know what’s gonna hit.

[@fishingamerica8008]

nice man Have down there

[@anthonylindsey3125]

Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

[@FishingwithBrewski]

Grouper hookup at 5:33. lol

[@awesomejuice12]

Looks like some fun fishing. You ever consider using power poles for your Yak? Seemed like it would be ideal in those mangroves area....Cheers and Merry Christmas.

[@wolfsvision940]

Damn, that grover looked delicious as he swam away!!

[@dansingleton470]

Been on the skinner I see

[@percula8]

We call little Northern Pike like those "Hammer Handles" and they flail and are a pain in the ass just like that.

[@migesfishing7736]

Big Pine Fishing Lodge ? I was there over thanks giving 😬👍🏼

[@laundry08]

Black shades!

[@jamesps7515]

Dude meet up with skinner and do a yak collaboration while you’re down there! Happy holidays Elias and tight lines all winter!

[@mybookfacetube]

Yep, that would be really good.

[@AliexFolgueira]

Love to fish that place lots of yellow yak and muttons running around tons of nice snappers too

[@johndiehljr4072]

Your a great fisherman

[@harrisoncarter9187]

Merry Christmas

[@gzahirny]

Mangrove snappers in the mangrove who would have thought lol

[@monkeymanstones1]

Promise kept. That is some very clear water (but I speak from a Boston Harbor, Plum Island, NYC point of view).

[@kirkdavis2881]

Find a deeper mangrove line and use small pinfish and chunks. Should be able to get a limit of mangroves.

[@elboricuagonzalez5455]

My dude E take me fishing with you

[@TheGogobutt]

Great video and editing. When I retire.................

[@2whitekids198]

That was a yellow jack. Super good to eat.

[@jefftaylor536]

Sooooo coool

[@pamelapelech3249]

The water is so beautiful and crystal clear

[@benriley3631]

Feel really bad that you lost that snook and mangrove😖😖

[@jeanbaptistevallee4500]

Nice... Comment for the the algorithm ,

[@SunnyIlha]

Hithere Elias Happy Holidays Jus for kicks wanna see you use a zebco 33 once. 😁

[@boogerdog5247]

Nice cuda bait.

[@aos7194]

Will you be stopping by the Tampa/Saint Pete area on the way back to N.C.?