Weatherman LIED! 150 Mile Round Trip to GOM - Cobia - Catch and Cook (Jamaican Brown Stew)

In this episode we head way out in the Gulf of Mexico in search of Cobia on our 28’ Freeman. It was suppose to be 8-10 knot winds but the weatherman lied and it wound up blowing 15-20 knots! It was a great test for the Freeman Hybrid and we were all impressed. We had a decent bite of cobia, keeping the biggest one for dinner. We also caught jacks, sharks, and a Goliath grouper. Back at home Jamaican Mike comes over and makes authentic Brown Stew! Enjoy!
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[@mikelove6417]

My favorite cooking sessions are always with Jamaican Mike

[@StanzFam]

He’s the best!

[@djnahlaugh5329]

100% agree even though I'm Jamaican myself

[@ziradee]

@@StanzFam You're the best for inviting him to show his talent in the kitchen! Excellent GOM trip! It was quite sporty out there. Glad you were successful in getting you Cobia. The boat looked like it just skated through that slop. I sure hope we get a good weather window the third week of February - I'll be down there for the week on a fishing vacation.

[@77RB77]

Great to see Jamaican Mike as always. Love your videos and the B&M reports great stuff. Nick I heard you say you were looking for someone to make the Nick Sticks for you and I thought of Mags Custom Rods. I know he has a similar product for ice fishing. He makes great rods. I have one of his Deermeat For Dinner rods and love it. He makes them Rob. Hope this helps. Tight lines

[@mdlawdawg350]

Jamaica 🇯🇲 Mike, you are an amazing chef. It is always a pleasure and an honor see you work your magic on the stove. Much respect to the ruffest/tuffest MON

[@StanzFam]

Big up!

[@kyleshultis4246]

Gotta love Jamaican Mike and Stanz catch and cook.

[@StanzFam]

Thanks for watching!

[@kyleshultis4246]

Least I can do thanks for the videos.

[@brianwismer2529]

That meal Mike composed was a work of art! THAT LOOKS AMAZING!!!

[@StanzFam]

🙌🏻🇯🇲

[@Reel100Fishing]

Came across Stan’s channel about 3 weeks ago and I love the content! As a Jamaican 🇯🇲, I love to see the representation of the Jamaican culture as well. Maximum RESPECT mon! 🫡 Just launched my fishing channel and StanzFam is definitely an inspiration! Hopefully one day we can fish together. ✊

[@StanzFam]

Welcome to the channel! Thanks for watching. Big up as Jamaican Mike would say!

[@charlesbarker3850]

Good to see Jamaican Mike, I’ve missed seeing him on show

[@StanzFam]

Big up! 🇯🇲

[@illuminatiilluminati7344]

captain nick , you and Jamaican mike make a good team.

[@StanzFam]

Thank you! It’s always fun hanging out and he’s a great cook!

[@netltube]

Loved seeing Jamaican Mike! Been missing him! The roughest toughest! Big ups!

[@StanzFam]

Big up!

[@thornehauser9511]

Mike comin through for the win. Awesome video. That food looked amazing

[@StanzFam]

It was! Thanks for watching

[@lovetofish1119]

Every time i see a vid with Jamaican mike i click on it instantly

[@StanzFam]

🙌🏻

[@DailyToker80]

Big up Jamaican Mike! The Man of the hour!! Hell of a trip men glad to see you all out there. 🤙🏾🙏🏽🤟🏾💪🏾

[@StanzFam]

Big up!!

[@rickystreeter4142]

Love the perseverance given the weather. Love any episode with a Jamaican Mike feature! Love the show! RESPECT

[@StanzFam]

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@JAMESCARROLLakaTheJimCarroll]

My man Mike! Much Respect! Shout out to Bean too!

[@StanzFam]

Much Respect!

[@iliketennis79]

Loved seeing the Roughest Toughest Jamaican back on the show. Big ups Mike

[@StanzFam]

Big up!!

[@user-kh8yr9bh5e]

Jamaica 25:29 n Mike 🇯🇲 the real boss is cooking a Jamaican classic we need to see you more often man.

[@StanzFam]

Thanks for watching!

[@chipgiles4809]

Looks like a ton of fun. Don't love gloomy weather, sporty winds & bull sharks. Do love the big cobia.

[@StanzFam]

Thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@JAMESCARROLLakaTheJimCarroll]

Ive had the honor to meet nick, sarah, mike, bean and many others at Bud n Marys. This is the love you feel there in person, if you get the chance ,go fish with them, visit the marina store and enjoy the area. You can even fish the head boat which is also a great time and best value in the keys.

[@StanzFam]

Wow, thank you!

[@donnavarady1765]

Welcome back Mike nice to see you back cooking with Stan fan I love watching you cook you food always looks good I bet it taste really good and hi to Stan fan and family thanks for bringing Mike on again ❤❤❤

[@StanzFam]

Thanks so much!

[@customledandfiberopticsinc2756]

Jamaican Mike has returned! I have missed this guy and his amazing culinary creations. I'm thinking y'all need to have a "Jamaican Mike's culinary corner" segment on some of these videos.

[@StanzFam]

Hopefully we can start doing a few more on a regular basis together . Thanks for watching

[@PSSKDerby]

Great video Stanzfam! Pretty rough day on the water but still caught some beautiful fish. Always awesome to see Jamaican Mike cooking. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@StanzFam]

Thanks for watching and commenting as always 🙂👊🏻

[@Justice_The_Nutritionist]

Keep uploading these tremendous videos man owsum catch. 😁👍🏻

[@StanzFam]

Thanks! Will do!

[@williamfoster3180]

Always love the family and friends getting together🤙🏻

[@StanzFam]

Thanks 👊🏻, us too

[@FATHERSOFBASS]

I honestly skipped till we got to the kitchen when I found out that Mike was cooking

[@StanzFam]

Toughest toughest

[@mariojuras5267]

We love Mike he needs a flats boat and a cooking channel

[@BENTLEYRUKUSTX]

Love it as always! Can’t wait to be back to visit home there on Thursday 🏝️👌

[@StanzFam]

Thanks for watching!

[@MasticTrash7]

Big up to Jamaican Mike! I love when he makes an appearance. Love the interaction between Nick and Mike

[@StanzFam]

Big up! 🇯🇲Thanks for watching!

[@lorimartin3827]

Awesome as always Nick. Wow, it is so great when the whole gang is together. Great times and incredible food with Mike and Charlie is around. Looks like a great time had by all. You and Sara have such wonderful friends and dinners. I sure wish i could join in. Take care🎉❤🎉

[@StanzFam]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@ronmixson7637]

Great video, man. Jamaica Mike sure can make a great looking meal. Makes my mouth water. Thanks for taking us along.

[@StanzFam]

Thanks for watching! Mike is the man!

[@paulpence8895]

Jamaica Mike, dude has the energy of ten men!!!

[@StanzFam]

Mike is the man!

[@JAMESCARROLLakaTheJimCarroll]

You ain't kidding and that's real life, not for the tube.

[@timothyengland3]

Another great fishing adventure, that goliath was a pre historic looking creature,,,, always good to see the chef at his no 1 spot, the stanz kitchen,,,, thanks for another great video

[@StanzFam]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@williammathews6603]

amaseing cookin.fishin an just having good times,cobia 5star of the sea..good info too..staysafe..

[@StanzFam]

👍🏻

[@stevensmith8580]

Fun and entertaining video. Great group of people. God Bless 🙏

[@StanzFam]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeffroarke8033]

Good video. I'm born and raise in Hollywood FL. We move to S Daytona a few years ago. We caught a big cobia last year and wile cleaning mate told me to save the belly meat and ribs. We put them on the grill and it was the best fish we ever had. Love your show keep on doing what you are doing. Thanks Jeff

[@StanzFam]

Good to know! Thanks for watching

[@carlossolomon2248]

Mike is back 💕💕 and nice fish 🐟 nick

[@StanzFam]

The roughest toughest

[@carlossolomon2248]

@@StanzFam hey Nick I still watch but I'm Happy your getting more subs now....soon 500k because a lot of people show only footage of when they catch the fish 🐟 but they never show you how, but when they found out that you show them the whole process just watch how many subs you get this year

[@sarijlateef3659]

Welcome home Mike

[@StanzFam]

🙂🇯🇲

[@davidasimkosr4641]

What a great meal ,cooked by a great Chef !!!

[@StanzFam]

Yes it was!

[@caseykessler6600]

Wow the drift looks good on the baby freeman. Sometimes a smaller cat the drift isn’t as good as a mono hull but doesn’t seem the case on the 28. Good to see.

[@StanzFam]

Thanks for watching. We love the 28, Great boat for its size

[@leerexrode1801]

Matt Poole, Ninja tackle can make you Nicksticks, and I bet they can keep you stocked

[@american_dane]

Cobia on Nick sticks, snotty weather and a Jamaican Mike Sunday stew. My kinda day. Great work Nick and Crew much love from WA State

[@StanzFam]

Thanks for watching!

[@jimmyclyburn2680]

Would love for Jamaican Mike to get his own KZbin channel. I would definitely subscribe.

[@StanzFam]

🤞🏻

[@michaelbryan5204]

That is it bro respect every time 👊🏾

[@StanzFam]

Thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@miamifishingpipo]

I missed your sword fishing trip Nick. Leave that for Pipo😂😂😂is good to see Mike again in action, he always does his thing the proper way. Tight lines Nick. Mike I did the escabeche recipe on some fried snappers and it was a home run. Thank you for sharing.

[@victorlui5955]

Yay!!! Cool video Stanz Fam!!! Where's Dakotaaaaa? 😊

[@StanzFam]

Thanks for watching.

[@victorlui5955]

@@StanzFam I like watching the fileting & cooking parts. 😊

[@eastcoastroadking115]

Love from the Chesapeake great video I can’t wait to come down to Florida to go fishing this year, last year was cape Canaveral this year I’m coming down to the keys

[@StanzFam]

Cool! Hope you make it down here 🎣

[@BxMel]

Shout out Jamaican Mike!

[@StanzFam]

Big Up!

[@schultzhsaker20]

My favorite spot in the Gulf - so many great memories - curious if you know - is it a freshwater spring down there? We have always wondered and heard so many different things.

[@charliecamilleri1162]

Nick you need to make room at B&M for a small Jamaica take out restaurant for Mike...they would be lined up down the street...😁👍👍

[@JAMESCARROLLakaTheJimCarroll]

Good thing youre in keys . In south carolina 150+ miles is our average trip to blue water. Come fish with us Nick, show us that propper swordfish skill.

[@StanzFam]

That’s a run!

[@77RB77]

Love your videos Nick I heard you say that you were looking for someone to make the Nick Sticks. Mags Custom Rods has a similar product for ice fishing. He makes the Deermeat For Dinner rods for Rob. I have one and love it. First class rods. I'm sure you probably already thought of that though because I know fishing is your life. You probably know everyone one in the industry. But it's a thought. God bless you and your family 👍

[@StanzFam]

Good to know! Thanks. I’ll look into it

[@dlmad4561]

Good to see J.M

[@StanzFam]

🙂👍🏻

[@steveandjenny149]

Great video 👍

[@StanzFam]

Thanks 👍

[@Jordan__R]

Nick, if you haven't tried blue runner sashimi, you are missing out. I challenge you to try it side by side w/ blackfin...it will surprise you.

[@StanzFam]

Will have to try it! Thanks

[@j_garcia954]

That food looked amazing

[@StanzFam]

So good!

[@InclanDr]

Good Job Mike, hello from cuba

[@StanzFam]

Thanks for watching!

[@JuanLopez-ej3vl]

Great video brother like aways god bless you and your family Juan Carlos Lopez from Brownsville Texas

[@StanzFam]

Thanks, you too!

[@TampaGrown95]

We were fishing a cobia and grouper tournament out of hernando beach Florida , I stuck about a 45-50 lb cobia and it felt like I was fighting a grown man on the other end of the gaff

[@StanzFam]

That’s a nice cobia!

[@reeltimefishingwithdom1664]

Cobia is the best love your channel

[@StanzFam]

Thanks for watching!

[@boxingfanatic3558]

That Food looks walk good let's go mike

[@StanzFam]

🙂👊🏻

[@boxingfanatic3558]

@@StanzFam thank stan i hope day you could take me fishing i would love that

[@robertschultz366]

👍very good

[@StanzFam]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ronwakeup3175]

Awesome catch clean and cook We met Mike 2 years ago what you see is what you get very friendly guy haven't met Nick yet but that time will come id like too send you and Mike my chow chow relish I make it every year is Bud and Mary's a good addy ?

[@StanzFam]

Hope to meet you guys next time. Bud n Mary’s is a good address Thanks for watching

[@johnathandye5244]

Love stanz fam, been watching your channel from the beginning. Would love to take a charter sometime. I live here in Florida, pal harbor area near Clearwater.

[@StanzFam]

Thanks for watching! I’m not chartering like I used to but if I go back to it regularly I’ll make sure to let everyone know

[@jpharned3291]

I never got the truth from the weatherman. I would always second guess the long runs just for that reason, although he was always right about rough and windy. And your hat u sport is my favorite as well good luck Mustad team

[@StanzFam]

👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@marloneverett1817]

Big up Jamaican mike

[@StanzFam]

Big up! 🙂

[@Linksfishing]

🇯🇲 to the world

[@StanzFam]

🙌🏻

[@FATHERSOFBASS]

Morrrre Jamaican mike please!!!!!???????

[@StanzFam]

Mike!!

[@gonzaloangelico9561]

Didn't know Paul Mccartney liked fishing

[@StanzFam]

Haha, I get that occasionally 😃

[@dennismalcolm6620]

MIKE YOU ARE THE BEST!!!...WHY DONT NICK HELP YOU TO GET YOUR OWN UTUBE CHANNEL.COME ON NICK YOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN 😉 👍 😮🎉.

[@StanzFam]

We’ve talked about it! Maybe one day

[@dediandtoys9319]

lautnya keren,saya suka video ini

[@StanzFam]

Thanks 👊🏻

[@ivannaicker3649]

Hey MUNN wats up guys 😂❤❤❤

[@mbehot]

good tuneage. boat looks good. 2mpg+?

[@StanzFam]

Usually average 1.8-1.9 by the end of the day but we ran harder and through some choppy water so wound up getting 1.6 mpg this trip

[@miketorre16]

what happened to the BKK everyone was using? super impressed with jamaican mikes cooking, as always.....

[@StanzFam]

They are still around. Nothing bad to say about them. I wish them continued success. Mustad is a lot bigger company in the USA and has a ton more products to choose from. When the opportunity to work with them popped up I couldn’t turn it down. They pretty much have every niche in fishing covered and have a hook for everything.

[@miketorre16]

@StanzFam I totally understand what you mean. The variety is always the way to go. I like VMC, but I'll start digging into mustad. Vik from Landshark Outdoors uses them as well. Thanks Nick, see ya on the next 1.

[@mdv2043]

Weatherman didn't lie ...They just don't know what the hell they are doing. One of the only jobs you can be wrong 90% of the time and still get paid for it. I swear with all the new tech. They seem to be wrong more now than previously.😂

[@adamyoung480]

Aloha. Don’t forget our politicians.

[@StanzFam]

Agreed! lol

[@jhaedtler]

Mike needs to start his own cooking channel!

[@StanzFam]

Hope so! He’s a natural

[@v-grooves8531]

@Nick... You see a lot of people bleeding out their catch after catching the fish. More and more people lately prefer to bleed their catch. What is your thoughts on this? I know certain fish like tuna and wahoo I bleed, but not my bottom fish or other types. Look forward to your input on this topic. Vince Caruso - Palm Harbor, FL

[@StanzFam]

I honestly can’t taste a difference but I know it looks cleaner when you fillet it and the meat is whiter/lighter color. I assume it helps long term too, but two fish side by side, one bled and one not, I really can’t taste a difference myself

[@v-grooves8531]

Thanks Nick. Hope to meet you soon. @@StanzFam

[@alquinn3562]

im sure its awesome, it always is

[@StanzFam]

👊🏻🙂

[@crackeronapier8056]

You should be able to keep that Goliath… but I respect the conservation….

[@StanzFam]

👍🏻

[@Strangernightg]

Hello , Captain Nick , I was beginning to think that something happened to Jamaican Mike cause I haven't seen him in so long but I'm glad to see him and he's alright 💯 . Them sharks are pain in the necks but they're a part of nature and not everyday is a bowl of sweetness . EPIC VIDEO AS ALWAYS CAPT NICK .

[@StanzFam]

Thanks for watching! Was a pleasure to have Mike cook on the channel again 🙂

[@Bamapride1000]

I think everybody should harvest a shark a day for a little while to get those numbers back in check. The boys just north of you wouldn’t mind some shark steaks I assure you. You get them Alabama Georgia Mississippi Tennessee boys they’ll take em ifin y’all don’t want em after harvest. I like to catch the Atlantic sharp nose, bonnet heads and black nose sharks when I’m down there and we keep our limit of em everyday. We always try to catch a blacktip, spinner, bull or something along those lines for a day or two during the trip as well.

[@StanzFam]

The sharks are crazy nowadays for sure

[@TheGoofballdev]

How is the electric reel pressure washer? Been thinking of ordering one

[@StanzFam]

Still holding up good! Plenty Strong enough to clean the boat and do our traps and household stuff

[@TheGoofballdev]

thats the giraffe tools one correct? @@StanzFam

[@StanzFam]

Yep

[@JAMESCARROLLakaTheJimCarroll]

Cobia is good as sashimi also.

[@StanzFam]

Good to know!

[@kevinfoley7704]

Wah Gwaan Mike. You need a better sous chef. He didn't have anything prepped for you.

[@StanzFam]

🤠

[@FATHERSOFBASS]

OPEN A SMALL RESTURAUNT N HIRE MIKE AS THE LEAD

[@StanzFam]

Restaurant business scares all of us , Mike said he did it a long time ago and would be hesitant to do it again

[@byronhendrixfishing8393]

So how many years will you run a boat before selling? Are you on a boat deal with freeman? Like in the bass world pros get a new boat on discount every year or 2 years and flip them

[@StanzFam]

Sounds similar for sure. My first freeman I had 3.5 years but now I try to sell my bigger one around the two year mark (on the last few). Hoping to sell the 28 a little after a year and get a new one.

[@FATHERSOFBASS]

Hire mike to do all your catch n cooks

[@StanzFam]

He’s an incredible chef!

[@conmartys2749]

MIKE

[@daxdavin]

You guys dropped the ball - where Capt cacicedo??? You would have caught more fish!!!

[@StanzFam]

🤠

[@yugoyankoff-vh7in]

You NEVER listen to Bozo the local weather clown 🤡 ! They are like lawyers every time their lips move a lie comes out.

[@StanzFam]

🤣👊🏻🙂

[@maggiesalas4633]

Jamaican buddy I like your style but you gotta keep your hands clean when you’re cooking there buddy 👍🏽

[@StanzFam]

👍🏻

[@user-uz7pl6bg3l]

Go fishing on 42 freeman

[@StanzFam]

We’ll shoot a couple videos on it the next few months

[@eranzwebner6771]

Can I join?

[@captainmichael787]

WHY ARE YOU CUTTING THE LINE????? TAKE THE DAMN HOOK OUT

[@StanzFam]

Good luck getting a 14/0 circle hook out of a bull shark on the side of the boat

[@vooptr]

Knock your fillings out gulf chop, GoM honey hole fishing at it's finest. Only thing missing was a few mangs or lanes.