TOSSED a HUGE! TOPWATER in PENSACOLA BAY When I Caught THIS! *EPIC Blowup*

[@BamaSaltwater]

I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving tomorrow! I know I'm going fishing, lets see where everyone is watching from!

[@mickhancox8014]

Raised in Panama City FL Living out side of saint Louis since mil retirement Miss that gulf fishing

[@dasavage]

The house🤣🤣🤣 Happy Thanksgiving also. Maybe see ya on the beach tomorrow...would try a few piers if I had access to a boat, maybe try some sheepshead catching.

[@centralscrutinizer76]

Happy Thanksgiving from port st joe

[@llamaliver448]

Happy Turkey Day from a Tallahassee guy livin’ in South Florida

[@Reedrfishes]

Located in bokeelia Florida

[@MrTippyTiger]

Half tail or “Halfie” has been a regular in Pensacola Bay for over 12 years. He is always alone and very friendly.

[@BamaSaltwater]

Yes, I have had a few friends message me . Such an amazing mammal. It looks like it has ever missed a meal! LOLOL

[@cryptojay727]

thats awesome as much as i hate the tax man i do love when this type of stuff happens lol

[@toddgodwin8868]

We met half tail 5 years ago.

[@bigdaddyleroy1915]

we have a celebrity dolphin at calcasieau lake in Louisiana that is albino. he is bubble gum pink. his name is pinky.

[@navyfederal1650]

Halftail a greedy little bastard I’ll tell u what 🤣 buddy be coming up to everyone tryna see who’s gonna be a sucker next, good dude tho

[@TimNye850]

Yep, Half-Tail has been around for a while. Half-Fin grew up an orphaned dolphin. His dad left early on and his mom was killed in a tug boat accident when he was just a cub chasing redfish at the Three-Mile Bridge. As a juvenile he spent much of his time in the seedy areas of Bayou Chico, where he learned to hustle, panhandle, and fight for food. This was for survival. He was a formidable opponent- often taking on several dolphins at one time and winning. He was once jumped by five dolphins where he suffered a debilitating eye injury. But he's also a hero. He once saved a baby manatee from certain death when he untangled it from the grips of a shrimp boat net that it was caught in. In that brave rescue he took a prop hit to his fin. Having matured, he's now become a local celebrity, and has been given the affectionate name Half-Fin. Today he spends much of his time basking in the sun near the Pensacola Pass, where he's always quick to greet passersby with a friendly hello and warm smile.

[@AJBraun-qg8gg]

A great yarn!

[@danielleturner9513]

Sounds like killers story from half baked

[@TheMythicalDeer]

How know so much about it are you sure your not a dolphin too?

[@slattery_bizz8533]

Nah no way... the only explanation for this, is that your probably his dad that left out on him smh

[@bruceyee5527]

The dolphin that came to see you was Half Fin. He actually wanted you to pet him. He's very well known in the Pensacola area very friendly comes and checks out all the fishermen.

[@bradensalcetti2]

You should of caught a fish and fed it to him

[@texoutlaw1732]

Spring, Tx

[@thesquadplays3967]

@@bradensalcetti2 kinda wrong to catch and feed him the fish plus might be a lot of work considering laws

[@Flanker234]

I love your yappin'! It's part of the reason we watch, keep doin' what your doin'!

[@ianschwartz1222]

Been watching from New Jersey, you should definitely come up striper fishing one day! This years fall run was one of the best in a long time, nonstop crazy fishing. This has quickly become one of my favorite channels, no bs and extra talking, straight to fishing which is rare on KZbin nowadays. Keep up the amazing content!

[@BamaSaltwater]

Yes!! I would love too !!! Thanks so much for the support. I am a Fisherman 1st, and videographer 2nd ;)

[@ianschwartz1222]

@@BamaSaltwater well those dolphin shots belong on National Geographic so I’d say you’re good at both

[@mikecar6127]

Jersey fishing rocks !

[@henrythesmallz]

You Ace Video, and High Adventure videos are my favorite fishing channels

[@BamaSaltwater]

Appreciate that !

[@darrinporter2662]

Having to work a little while at the Hospital today, but finding a moment to watch you enjoying life as you do puts a smile on my face, ( love your laugh as well ) Happy Thanksgiving

[@aaronmcpherson3465]

I live in P'cola and recognize the water you're in. Fun watching you pull in the bull reds. Great fish to catch. Gonna check out the lures you were using. Need to bring home some dinner!!!

[@RestoJoes]

Watching from Northern Colorado, but grew up in West Mobile and fishing many locations that you go to. Enjoying the channel, reminds me of home

[@anitaminjarez3183]

How about a review on the surf rods you use. Like to know your opinion on this.

[@DianCronje-nx1lq]

Watching from South Africa..Vets doing good ...well done dude ..so cool to watch such a humbling channel...God bless

[@paulclayton5461]

Currently mobilized with the navy and just purchased a hat and two of those sweet jigs. Hopefully they’ll bring me some luck on my fishing endeavors while I’m out here. Keep up the amazing videos 🤙

[@BamaSaltwater]

Packed it up and shipped it today! Appreciate ya man!

[@bobj3251]

Excellent !!!!! Well done 👍 put them back yeah take a nice one for dinner occasionally and there will always be plenty out there great video

This place is incredible, you are a very successful fisherman, congratulations on your fishing was a show. Hug!!!

[@BamaSaltwater]

Thank you!

[@RyanVier]

Been watching your videos for a while. The quality keeps getting better and better. Happy thanksgiving!

[@BamaSaltwater]

Thank you ! I love it. You as well!!

[@greglindfield2767]

What a beautiful video. Fishing in nature at its finest. Much love and respect from Australia

[@BamaSaltwater]

Thanks for tuning in Mate!! I want to travel to your beautiful continent one day ! Tight Lines

[@laszlobacs9347]

I just came across your channel a few days ago and I'm hooked since. I keep watching your videos a few a day and really enjoying your content. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. God bless you all. Cheers from Canada.

[@henrikbergman4055]

From across the pond. Every time I watch this channel I get a bunch of Forest Gump flashbacks. But apart from those, today I got: -"Tell me are you a Christian child?" And I said -"Ma'am I am tonight"". Keep up the positive spirit, and I want to thank you for yet another beautiful video.

[@Billy-v5b]

what rod are you using??

[@dutchvelcamp7844]

What a great comeback redfish, trout, and red snappers have made!

[@copperhead573]

At Ft . Hood teaching in H. H. 5th grade. Thanks for all the great content fishing and especially with mom. So blessed by your joy of fishing. Always grateful . Old Aviation and Artillery guy still going

[@Xinlitil]

Love your videos man! I've had some health issues this past year and haven't been able to go fishing, so I get to live vicariously through you and your channel! hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

[@matthewguillot7281]

Born and raised in Louisiana moved to Mississippi after hurricane Katrina ....I have to say me and my youngest son love your videos maybe one day I'll make it out to Alabama and fish

[@bagerton]

Congratulation Bama Saltwater on a great channel. Love the FISH, FILET and COOK. Keep them coming

[@clemonsdm45]

That was the coolest thing ever with that dolphin hanging around your boat!! I'm glad you filmed a good portion of it. Your channel is very interesting and I watch every one of your clips. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@BamaSaltwater]

Thank you, I Love seeing it !

[@TheTkf012]

Watching from central North Carolina. You are truly blessed to have these wonderful fishing adventures. Have a great Thanksgiving!

[@BamaSaltwater]

Blessed 100% thank you and ya'll too!!!

[@johnglenf8611]

I’ve been subscribed for probably about 6 months and I’m watching from Cocoa Beach, FL. Keep up the great content and thank you for your service to our nation.

[@MrMichaelpalacios]

Got busy and couldnt watch the last five minutes of the video glad I came back and finished it so cool seeing the dolphin like that!

[@Dr-pq6il]

I live on Pensacola Beach, and that dolphins name is Half Tale. Apparently he was attacked by a shark. At least that's the story on the beach. He's hanging around your boat because a lot of people do feed him.

[@BamaSaltwater]

That seems to be the common story I've heard! He aint missed a meal haha!

[@justinM88]

That dolphin 🐬 was neat. And bass pro needs to contact u about that jig. Great video.

[@lanecollier4631]

Ok so over Christmas break me (14) and my brother (16) are coming down for a few days to fish for redfish and trout. Recommend techniques, and baits? Launching at the ramp under the bridge in the intercostal. 19’ Carolina skiff can’t run too terribly far

[@BamaSaltwater]

I've been doing well on 3" shad tails on 1/8 oz Jig Heads

[@mrsuarez430]

Those snapper have the spot on the tail kind of like muttons down in south Florida they go away when they grow ?

[@BamaSaltwater]

That correct!

[@Utahlonghorn]

Watching from Salt Lake city envious of the warm weather! Keep doing what you’re doing it’s fantasticC

[@dustinenglish6173]

Middletown ohio love your videos I did some work in gulf shores a couple of years ago from the hurricane I wish that I would have had time to fish while I was there

[@livingsurflife]

Pre thanksgiving bama video let’s go! Enjoying this on my way up to Georgia. may try to fly fish for some trouts on this vacay! Happy thanksgiving everyone. I’m thankful for my family, friends and the lord above. Edit:oh and of course thankful for fish

[@lbeliel4128]

Bama, Reds in the sunlight are absolutely beautiful!

[@reddog3544]

Really enjoyed this one. One of your best. Those reds slamming that top water plug was exciting to watch. We had a dolphin down here in river years ago that would give you a ride.

[@jerrygeneralao6371]

Awesome day of fishing! Loved the video and that awesome 1st Cav cap!! First Team!

[@BamaSaltwater]

That it was ! And heck yeah! Thank you

[@joshuadavis8230]

That was a pretty cool dolphine experience! I'm watching in oregon and it's tuff to watch people still fishing in t-shirts.

[@therealsaltyc]

That's half tail he's a Pensacola bay native been around for years alot of cool story's he's real friendly to the divers I had the had the chance to meet him a few times always put on a good show for the wife and kids

[@MarcFutoran]

Wonderful videos. I'm from Northern Ohio. Sometimes I get to fish Lake Erie. Back in early September I caught a Striper Bass on a tigerfish spoon. Such fun. Thanks and happy fishing!

[@levicamp5644]

Hey bama I’m actually coming down to the gulf shore area I’ve been fishing there before but never have any luck we’re coming down in December have any tips on what species to really go for? I’ll be fishing from shore docks and around jetties

[@BamaSaltwater]

Flounder, reds, pompanos, black drums, and sheepshead should be biting well! Live bait around jetties and docks will be most effective

[@levicamp5644]

@@BamaSaltwater thank you love the content hope to see more have a great Christmas and good luck on the water!

[@VMHP23]

Tuscaloosa, AL. Roll Tide!!! Happy Thanksgiving!!!

[@davidschechter9144]

Just purchased a couple of these Nomad poppers at my local tackle store. Can't wait to try them out.

[@BamaSaltwater]

Heck yeah! They are fun to use, I like not having to change the hooks out !

[@farmerfran3326]

Love watching your show from the eastern shore of Maryland

[@stephencorbett5519]

That’s Half Tail! Local Celebrity that makes appearances on KZbin a few times a year!

[@jamescanady3442]

Happy Thanksgiving brother! Thank you for the all of the entertainment, knowledge, and good vibes that you put out for us!

[@BamaSaltwater]

You too! Thank you!

[@johnnyl.stevensii3608]

I’m a fan, buddy. You’re doing a great job and the video quality has improved greatly over the past year (I was AF Combat Camera). My 13-year-old and I love watching your fishing adventures from our home here in Mobile. We fish from Mobile to Destin, so always looking for new spots and pointers.

[@blackdog1234567890]

Hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving. Originally from Annapolis, MD but now living outside of Phenix City, AL after retiring from the military. Keep the great fishing vids coming. Cheers...

[@2Cool4Ryan]

Hi Stephen, I got a question. I haven't tried to jig standing on 20 foot bridge since I don't have a boat. Do you think I would catch fishes if using the same methods as yours in the video? Thanks!

[@BamaSaltwater]

You could definitely! I would not recommend a topwater lure as the angle would be to steep to properly work it. I would definitely have some jigs and jerk baits tied up for sure!

[@joshmassey7566]

I have been watching since you were at 8k my boy and I love to watch your video from Tupelo Ms. great video.

[@grahamallen7228]

Happy Thanksgiving from Graham in the UK. Have a great day. Thanks for your great videos! 👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@walterabrams9272]

I'm watching from Florida and how much for one of them spoons you made. And them red fish in winter I didn't know they were that active offshore right now but I'm from Kentucky so I'm still learning alot

[@BamaSaltwater]

Here's the website for my merch: bamasaltwater.com/shop/ols/products/bama-saltwater-custom-casting-jigs ! Appreciate you watching, it's fun out here for sure! Always something to learn~

[@smokey782]

Happy Thanksgiving from Moundville Al.

[@laurachristie4362]

Really enjoy your content! Tried some fishbites fight club lures this weekend and they were working great! Watching out of Melbourne, Florida!

[@BamaSaltwater]

Awesome! Glad they worked for you!

[@bearbuchanan8341]

this is MrBear hudson fl. happy turkey day to you and yours. ? i got some 2ounce and 2&1/2 ounce poppers what size in line single hooks are you useing on your big poppers ? thanks.

[@BamaSaltwater]

The inline singles already come on the poppers from the factory. they're 5x 3/0

[@Captain-Seasick]

That’s such a beautiful color . While u guys down south are looking to hook up red fish . We up north here are looking for fall stripers on top water plugs . Such a addicting hobby lol

[@BamaSaltwater]

It is for sure! They're gorgeous !

[@alvinspears4094]

Watching from OH , great video.. Sure makes me miss FL fishing.

[@MIKEGOSSELIN]

👍 great video... watching from Hornepayne,Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦. Keep up the good work 👏. Cheers!

[@BamaSaltwater]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@abnoutdoors1250]

Happy Thanksgiving watching from Anchorage ,Alaska. Got to come up here and get on some salmon and halibut. Tight Lines brother.

[@nicd4466]

A day you can’t keep them is there a specific day you can keep red snapper??

[@BamaSaltwater]

Correct, each state has different rules/regulations on them

[@fishinggaming773]

What rod is that? I want one

[@johnnycopus211]

Appreciate you for releasing the fish you don’t eat

[@gkor4871]

Thank you for the vid. That was one of your best. The dolphin was so cool. Enjoy time with your family this thanksgiving and keep up the good work.

[@philOKC]

Do you have to have both a Florida and Alabama license to fish in both state waters?

[@BamaSaltwater]

Yes unfortunately

[@jonathanstrachan8136]

Lets gooooo! I tried to fish a pier in St Simons island tonight, but I didn’t catch anything. The tide was crazy high but the current was also crazy too. Hopefully I’ll get something tomorrow. Loved the video man!

[@cartersboxerandbulldogbabies]

Happy thanksgiving Capt. Stephen! Come help unload the uhaul 😂 I’m ready to hit the water too!! Lol

[@scottrhoton5856]

I hope You and Your family have a Great Thanksgiving also. Love your videos Brother Keep it up I have been watching for a long time. My favorite saltwater fishing channel. I'm watching from Northeast Tennessee near the "Great Smokey Mountains" God Bless you, brother!

[@riverratfishing]

Wow that jig is amazing. I lost count on the different species. The Dolphin was cool. That was sad about the Dolphins tail. This video was awesome. Really enjoy your videos. Bless you for the excellent adventure.

[@amyrivard3976]

Super cool video!! Watching from Ottawa, Ontario Canada

[@bradstafford485]

That Redfish has been up in the creeks and inlets... see the patina all over him giving him that beautiful golden color.

[@peterphelps7969]

Asheville NC Great encounter with the Dolphin. Any other info on him? Thanks for the videos

[@BamaSaltwater]

Apparently he's been hanging around the same area for 12+ years!

[@wayneporter643]

Happy fishing from Ocean Springs, MS

[@umeshnandlall]

Watching from Guyana, South America.. love the content. Keep it up...

[@edwardlandry291]

Love the vids from Pensacola Bay. That bottom spot is pretty well known. Only a few hundred yards north of there is my favorite gag grouper spot. They take artificial regularly.

[@FLjeffinPCB]

Nice Red! From Panama City Beach. I'm going out tomorrow and plan to jig up some.

[@BamaSaltwater]

Good luck !!

[@robertpressley5734]

Bro I’ve been watching you for a long time love the content I living in Pensacola fl!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@FishingWithCj9]

Great video What rod were you throwing the poppers on

[@allenandmain]

Thanks for all the fun fishing trips, Allen watching from wildfork al

[@ragingpatriot772]

Could you do a video of you fishing for trout? I did it once but can’t remember the exact location. It was near the cargo ship docks.

[@BamaSaltwater]

Here's one I made before! Thanks ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGS8oISwYr2sa6M

[@SweetBuLivingLife]

Happy Thanksgiving from Ocean Springs, MS...HOOAH!

[@allenpeduto2895]

Your so called "yapping " is very informative and entertaining...keep it up we love it 🙄😄😄🥰🦀

[@bensoy5882]

Wow the dolphin moment is awesome !

[@richardbarrera8990]

Enjoy watching your videos, they are very good and fun to watch, watching your videos from Texas, be safe and everyone have a Happy Thanksgiving!!!

[@markjustice9857]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! Watching from Nebraska. I found your channel a few weeks ago and have been binge watching since. You have so much variety in the fish species and locations to find them at your disposal. Wow! That's living on the coast I guess. Thank you for taking time to show your rigs and the bait used. Very helpful. Thanks again for the great content.

[@aimpointzoom9533]

Hey Bama, I am a 3yr subscriber and appreciate the great videos you provide. I used your recipe for grilled king mackeral loins last week. It wasn't bad at all and now I have an option for smoked dip. Your jigging spoons in this episode worked really well. I have some similar spoons that I would like to paint with the paint you use. Would you be willing to share your paint formula? Happy Holidays!

[@BamaSaltwater]

It's powercoat baked on really nicely!

[@HobiNgikanOfficial8]

Teknik popping amazing

[@ipmcphilippines1653]

That first cast with those gloden pigs swarming it and following it to the boat was awesome. Happy Thanksgiving from the Philippines.

[@BamaSaltwater]

It was so fun seeing em schooled up like that !

[@aramdecoy]

dude your adventures are awesome

[@BamaSaltwater]

Thank you, I fully agree and am blessed to be able to get out there!

[@janinedraper442]

I enjoyed watching you catch a whole bunch of different fish! That first fish a red bull was real nice! It was obvious to me that the dolfin was rather hungry when he tried to eat your camera. He was definitely hanging around for a hand out.

[@billyrichardson1215]

Watching from Waynesville NC, keep up the great videos.

[@ptrollip1]

Watching your videos from Auckland New Zealand. OutSmart SmartWave 4200 small boat fishing-pop in and say hi!

[@jeremywatson2831]

Watching from shoal creek valley Alabama..love ur content

[@bullfishingchannel8863]

nice footage from the fishing, and also from the "half tailed" Dolphin , greatings from Belgium

[@ee-qz2zk]

Loving your content here from Missouri!!

[@wadeirwin7003]

That’s a beautiful redfish! Color is amazing.

[@bryonrickard4617]

How deep was the water where you were jigging?

[@BamaSaltwater]

40 feet

[@captainjocassee]

I saw ya at the Pensacola Pier before the blue angels show. Good times

[@BamaSaltwater]

Nice!! It's been good

[@tariqaslam1853]

Dolphin was priceless. Wilthshire UK love bro. Been watching for a while.