Catching Crazy Looking Fish right in Miami | Field Trips Florida | Field Trips with Robert Field

In this episode I'm doing some urban bank fishing for exotic fish with Hai Truong and Fred York right in the heart of Miami. We're chasing crazy looking fish like midas cichlids, oscar cichlids, mayan cichlids, peacock bass, huge carp, largemouth bass and more right in people's backyards. IT IS SO MUCH FUN!
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Catching Crazy Looking Fish right in Miami | Field Trips Florida | Field Trips with Robert Field
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[@lojofishing]

this is why Florida is my favorite place in the world, dozens of exotic species in every canal, great video as usual man

[@YakFishField]

That state has such a diverse fishery!

[@fishingnh4543]

@@YakFishField I'm gonna move there for that reason but not sure wat parts have the widest exotic species array and not in a really bad spot for storms

[@brownsamurai3070]

Me: Way to go, throw the invasion fish back in the water. Robert: Dude, not my problem, bro!

[@YakFishField]

I don’t kill animals I’m not gonna eat, and I definitely wasn’t gonna eat anything out of those canals. Those fish are there to stay, killing 3 of them won’t change anything. Blame the people dumping their fish tanks in there. ✌🏼

[@wpowolfpackinternational8346]

I love when I go home I catch cooler full of fish nothing like that dirty south fish everywhere good video fish on

[@mojondro]

Yeah fishing in Miami is like fishing on a acuarium on steroids

[@YakFishField]

Yeah, really cool place to fish!

[@LJAdventures]

Those fish were amazing. Even the Canal water looks gorgeous in Miami.

[@YakFishField]

It is! So much to fish for down there.

[@mjlproductions8242]

Robert Field not so much anymore lately the water has been dirty and the fish haven’t been hitting artificial as much so I’ve had to move to inshore. The canals are becoming overfished because of the rapid popularity of peacock bass fishing

[@johnjasper1826]

Love fishing clear water but this looks like it takes it to a whole new level! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@YakFishField]

It was a blast watching the fish's behavior man.

[@patrickconnors8403]

Another good day of fishing.

[@YakFishField]

Yes sir!

[@TsunamiSam]

So cool seeing them !

[@YakFishField]

Really cool species

[@misfit13actual86]

So rad, FL version of ground and pound! Epic as always brotha!

[@YakFishField]

Thanks Ryan! It’s a sweet place to fish, very unique

[@crystalriversportfishing2803]

Sometimes the simple fishing is the best fishing, awesome video!!

[@YakFishField]

It was simple and an absolute blast! Thanks Capt J

[@miglioreo2900]

KENDALL for the win! Im glad you found my backyard

[@YakFishField]

Cool area!

[@paullopes6236]

Great video!! Some amazing exotics!

[@YakFishField]

Such a cool place to fish!

[@andrewrodriguez7706]

Can't wait to go fish for those fish

[@RadReelingFishing]

I've always wondered how these fish that aren't native to Fl. became common in that area. Did a pet shop owner toss a bunch of exotics into the streams, rivers and lakes or what? Iguanas, pythons, cichlid...Great video. I love nonstop fish catching!

[@kenzies.313]

Irresponsible pet owners don’t do their research and then release them into the ecosystem when they outgrow the tiny tanks people try to keep them in. The peacock bass were introduced by FWC to control other populations.

[@YakFishField]

Individual aquarium owners. They get sick of their tanks, don't want to "murder" the fish, so they toss them in the canals behind their house.

[@mikesemon7392]

Rad Reeling Fishing imagine selling a small/large mouth bass or pike as a baby to a lady in Thailand who's kid has a ten gallon tank. I bet they end up in Thailand.

[@Jacob-lw8km]

Looks like super fun shore fishing Robert! Be safe man :)

[@YakFishField]

It was a blast dude, all those fish pull super hard for their size!

[@Lukasz_Fishing_Ireland]

Amazing looking fish there guys! Great job😁✌🍀

[@YakFishField]

It’s such a cool place to fish. So much diversity!

[@Lukasz_Fishing_Ireland]

Robert Field im gonna try to visit USA on a fishing mission at some stage. Looks like miami is a place to start 😊🍀✌

[@christopherdewain2938]

i am glad to see you fish here. i grew up in miami and miss catching canal fish there.i landed a lot of walking catfish when i was younger

[@YakFishField]

Such a cool and unique place to fish! I gotta go back sometime

[@jackwhitetron]

Surprised how clear the water was. Amazing video edit! Great job

[@YakFishField]

Yeah so was I. Thanks!

[@bladediver]

When I can’t hit lake Travis or Austin in my yak I take off down a creek I will not name here in Austin and catch pan fish in crystal clear water all day on a 7ft ultra lite rod and 2lb test. I giggle exactly like you guys do the entire time because it’s so much fun! Great video and Gig Em Ags!

[@YakFishField]

Hahaha nice

[@kevinjohnson1674]

My favorite episode yet. Thanks for the hard work. When you head through Texas you should hook up for an episode with Lake Fork Guy or Lunkers TV.

[@YakFishField]

Glad you enjoyed it Kevin! Yeah I know Justin personally, I'll be fishing with him when I hit Texas for sure.

[@ALROC_fishing352]

Great vid! I recognize those spots.

[@YakFishField]

Thanks!

[@dicksonsmith2702]

Fun stuff for sure! I'm from northern Utah but spend time at my daughters here in Florida every year. I'm go after them with my 6 wt. flyrod In the canal's near West Palm Beah/Wellington area. Been catching Mayan Cichlids as well as Peacock bass. Love your shows!

[@YakFishField]

Whenever I go back I definitely want to try slingin flies at em

[@tb0632]

That was a sick edit man! The quality was A+

[@YakFishField]

Thanks Tim!

[@j62ade]

I wanted to stop by and say how much I enjoy your channel! The editing and music is great! You really capture the beauty of your surroundings and your passion for fishing is up there with mine! Lol Thank so much! Lori W. : )

[@YakFishField]

Thanks for the kind words Lori, I’m glad you’re enjoying the content.

[@retnav92]

Those are some colorful fish. Stay south while you can. It's 29º here in northwestern Ky this morning, and we had 3" of snow Sunday night.

[@YakFishField]

Yes they are. I'm up in Georgia now, it's cold here too!

[@terrywendt1071]

Good show thanks

[@YakFishField]

Thanks Terry

[@LarryJohnson7]

Sweet

[@marketopen3577]

Hey Cobia season is fast approaching up here in Virginia. Come on up late May, early June so we can chum them up. We have kayaks or a boat with a Cobia tower 🤙🏽

[@YakFishField]

I’ll be in Virginia in May bro. I’m down. Shoot me an email [e-mail]

[@brandonkirk103]

Tht looks like awsome Robert, sometimes you have to move to quantity and not quality. Great video, keep up the great work!

[@YakFishField]

Those fish all pull hard for their size! Lots of fun on light gear.

[@todays_the_day]

Good stuff!

[@YakFishField]

Thanks Daniel

[@picturebypictureproduction9065]

Cool. Nice video!

[@YakFishField]

Thanks!

[@ryanlynch3303]

So cool

[@YakFishField]

It was a blast

[@jameshutcheson4910]

That rod rack he’s got in his rig is sick.

[@YakFishField]

Yeah man! Super simple too

[@thelght1208]

That’s an Oscar. There like perch out there

[@herscheljackson2781]

Didn't know that an Oscar would bite a hook. Thanks

[@lancelewandowski2667]

Nice video Man 👍🏼

[@YakFishField]

Thanks Lance!

[@domoniqueprice9755]

That’s crazy, so many invasive species

[@YakFishField]

Yep

[@robinwun7454]

I saw you at the Fred hall show on Friday, 9, 2018

[@iWh15tl3]

Man i can get a tank and put some midas in it....soooo beautiful!!!

[@YakFishField]

Yep, they’re popular aquarium fish

[@fontaineking5158]

Good eating.

[@spencercallister6571]

This would be sooooooooo fun fly fishing this canal. Bread flies and terrestrials.

[@YakinwithJack]

That was awesome catching those exotic fish I need get some peacock bass soon. How did you like that conflict 2 I love mine

[@YakFishField]

It's a blast dude! I love the Conflict, rock solid.

[@jasonradcliffe3913]

You should try to do an urban fishing video in all the states you visit. Try carp fishing in the LA river next time you come out to SoCal.

[@YakFishField]

Sounds rad! Just flew home from LA actually. Was at the Fred Hall show in Long Beach.

[@Browardchaz]

Rather watch this than river monsters

[@sstig13]

You ever get a chance to catch some snake heads? I may have missed the video if you did. I always wanted to fish for them if I ever made a trip to Miami. Great video as usual man!

[@YakFishField]

Nah I didn’t get a chance to in Miami but I will be fishing for them soon in Virginia. Up there they have Northern Snakehead, which get bigger than the Bullseye Snakehead down in Florida

[@robinwun7454]

I saw you Robert at the Fred hall show on Friday 9th 2018 with the people of Hobie

[@miguelh3940]

robin wun seriously?? Long Beach right? Hopefully he goes to the one in San Diego I’ll be at that one

[@YakFishField]

Yep, that was me!

[@mylesmalone2490]

I used to have a tiger oscar about that size in an aquarium that would eat live guppies out of my hand...had a largemouth that did the same actually.

[@YakFishField]

Nice! Such cool fish

[@elijahwald3766]

You should try ice fishing next winter.

[@YakFishField]

Yeahhhhhhhhhh, maybe...

[@ultimatejay]

Any info on that rod rack inside his car- the one mounted on headliner? That’s cool

[@YakFishField]

Not sure, but it's basically just bungee strap with some loops in it. Google something like "hanging rod rack for vehicle" and I'm sure you'll find plenty.

[@fishing-fanatic3427]

U need to throw the yak in those Miami canals!

[@YakFishField]

Haha seems like overkill when I can cast across them with ease...

[@ssdunl36]

Hey Robert I live in the cape Coral area of Florida pretty close to Matlacha and pine island I was hoping one day to meet you and maybe go fishing over here.

[@YakFishField]

I lived in Cape Coral for the past 16 months before moving into the trailer bro. Will be a while before I go back.

[@ssdunl36]

Robert Field sounds good man I would love to go out there with you I have a little yak of my own

[@mikesemon7392]

Stephen Dunlap I miss Cape Coral. The labyrinth of canals full of fresh and salt fish. Paradise for a Michigan boy. It was like living in my fish tank.

[@johannruano3457]

Damn fr

[@snakehandler87]

Is this water brackish?

[@YakFishField]

No

[@kurtisurquhart1763]

that peacock spot is right behind my house

[@iWh15tl3]

kurtis urquhart 8 street cannals?

[@disel1983va]

Hi man looks for little Mike Monster Fishing he it’s the best in peacock bass nice video man he from Miami!!

[@YakFishField]

Yeah I know Mike, fished with him before. Good dude!

[@jpaplocalderon7867]

Hey Robert!!! Was it difficult for you to move and adapt living into an RV? What was the hardest part and what do you recommend to make the process easier.

[@YakFishField]

It was a lot of work and planning. Luckily we live in a day and age where there’s infinite information at your fingertips. Google “full time RV living guide” and you’ll get a million results with all the info you need to do it right. That’s what I did. Hope it helps brother and good luck!!

[@fishingnh4543]

@@YakFishField can u keep a fishtank in an rv ???

[@unnq]

saw u at the fred hall show LB

[@YakFishField]

Nice!

[@brandonfriedlander3259]

Oscars are good eating

[@chriscarrion8018]

What kind of a setup are you using? I keep getting snagged up on weeds in these canals. Should I use a bobber with a small splitshot? Sorry I’m a beginner who’s trying to catch some fish with my son!

[@YakFishField]

We weren’t using a bobber. Water should be clear enough that ya just watch it and avoid the hang ups. Throw it in an open area with nearby cover and the fish should come out of the brush to investigate

[@chriscarrion8018]

Robert Field Hey thanks for responding!

[@huntup1]

Try cheeses in your trap. Works better than bread i don't know if it's the Chinese flavor of the oils but try it sometime!

[@jefferyschirm4103]

It looked something like a rockbass.

[@YakFishField]

Yeah kind of!

[@manuelmelchizedek4309]

Hey fields, was up .I heard they catching fish in and drainage sewers Pirate Bass .I wonder if it's true .? .great video bro .

[@YakFishField]

Peacock bass yeah

[@gpi1955]

what kind of rod holders was that in the suv??

[@YakFishField]

It’s a bungee strap with loops in it. Not sure who makes it

[@coopw101]

Cool fish for in town. What's with all the freeky animals around there. How's trailer life treating you. Peace and be safe out there

[@YakFishField]

That's south Florida homie! It's a wild ecosystem. Trailer life is going great!

[@colenewbern5927]

6:38 because they do belong in aquariums

[@dylanmcgovern1253]

Hi I had to do blacktiph first now I’m second

[@YakFishField]

Haha no worries. Blacktiph rocks!

[@EdierOlazabal-rd8xj]

Donde queda ese canal me encantaría un par de Óscar para mi acuario

[@reelepicadventures8527]

Hey bro mean video! when will you be back in the Viking reload?

[@YakFishField]

Thanks man! Don't have it anymore, so not anytime soon.

[@reelepicadventures8527]

Sweet

[@vdia247]

Can you keep these fish to place in a home aquarium?

[@YakFishField]

Yes you could

[@BurninatorTheTrogdor]

Dude you should hook up with Tallfisherman, Key west, or Yak motley !

[@YakFishField]

Moved on from Florida now so probably won't get a chance in the near future. All good dudes though!

[@nicolasmontorio8605]

Where are you fishing in the video exactly

[@tylerboehning2971]

What road are you on

[@fredrikstrand1606]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@edgardovarela9356]

could you tell me this location ? would love to go this week.

[@YakFishField]

I can't, no idea where we were, but all the canals have them

[@matt-middleton7884]

When are you going to Georgia?

[@YakFishField]

There now!

[@matt-middleton7884]

Robert Field Oh sick! Anywhere near Peachtree City?

[@willholden3036]

Do a tour of your trailer for us!

[@YakFishField]

I already did one? It's on my channel

[@willholden3036]

Ok, thanks!

[@willholden3036]

Keep up the good work😀

[@wyattc9487]

It dose belong in an aquarium or the amazon they were released into Florida

[@YakFishField]

Correct

[@koolone3791]

Where you catch all those jewel jewel Cichlids?

[@YakFishField]

It's a private canal, Hai knew the homeowner next door to where we caught 'em. But you can catch 'em in most of the canals in Miami, use wonder bread and a trap to catch em.

[@koolone3791]

@@YakFishField I know a place but damn you caught a lot in one shot. Looks like you had over 30 baits from one toss. I usually catch 10 or less where I go to my spot. That spot at the end was good with the small peacocks. Just trying to find good spots for bait and to fish I fish for fun with the family we throw them back but saltwater fish I eat. Thanks bro.

[@koolone3791]

@@YakFishField that last lake is at Devon not going to say the rest of the name.

[@dewaynethornton7501]

Tiger oscar

[@hubertradzik3483]

Whats the canal called im going to florida soon closer to the miami area and i would love to catch these species!

[@YakFishField]

They're all over in all the canals

[@hubertradzik3483]

Robert Field ok thanks a lot!

[@masonb3410]

Will you be near new jersey

[@YakFishField]

Eventually! I’m doing every staye

[@jklphoto]

Watch out, that Fred York will sell you a Stealth Kayak!

[@YakFishField]

Hahaha yes he will

[@TubeYou7]

Is there regulations on nonnative fish/animals in FL? Or can you just keep them?

[@YakFishField]

I’m not sure. But you wouldn’t want to eat these fish out of those canals. Not sure what the regulations are, but a quick google search can give you the answer

[@TubeYou7]

Robert Field I tried looking seem like they had it worded kind of crazy. I'm guessing those canals are really polluted? I'm headed down to Miami for a fishing trip here shortly and wouldn't mind trying some fresh exotic fish even though I'm not a big fish eating.

[@lesterforney8655]

at 13:00 the guy in the back is a robot. look he is changing his battery.

[@Fartmaxxer916]

Hey Robert

[@YakFishField]

Hey Holden!

[@charlesmills6621]

Tiger Oscar cichlid?

[@YakFishField]

Yep

[@cichlidextreme268]

That’s a tiger Oscar fish

[@YakFishField]

Yep

[@caldotv8804]

I badly want to have an Oscar fish to be my pet.

[@YakFishField]

You could catch one in miami!

[@caldotv8804]

That's the problem bro.

[@fishing-fanatic3427]

Miles and miles of canals u can't access from bank is what I was meaning

[@YakFishField]

For sure. Might have to go back one day and do that.

[@johannruano3457]

Where is that canal located in miami

[@YakFishField]

Secret

[@dylan.h1133]

4th

[@freddy4130]

The bald one is cute.

[@YakFishField]

Up for debate.

[@balla2172]

Could literally take that tiger Oscar home and put it in a tank

[@YakFishField]

That’s how they got into the canals! People released them from their aquariums.

[@trexgamer73]

Great video! Considering they aren't indigenous fish why would you throw them back in?

[@YakFishField]

Because there's no evidence that they're harming the ecosystem, and I don't kill fish just to let them rot. Peacock bass were introduced by the Florida Wildlife Commission, so I don't think they encourage us to kill them for no reason.

[@trexgamer73]

Thanks for the reply Robert. I wasn't sure whether they'd be seen as a pest or endangering to local fish. Just thought cichlids and Peacock Bass were very aggressive fish. Thanks for your time and keep up the awesome videos.

[@mexicanamerican21]

That’s called an Oscar cichlid. Those are tank fish, sad to see them just thrown out in the wild. People use to throw them in our local lakes when they realize how dumb they are and can’t take care of the oscars

[@YakFishField]

Yeah, it’s sad that so many are releasing invasive species in those canal systems

[@skylerfarlow1299]

Oscar fish it's a pet fish and I don't know how big they get

[@YakFishField]

They get pretty big

[@hi_xander76]

I have a Oscar and a get big

[@ufmo]

Where is Monster Mike? ;)

[@YakFishField]

Haha Mike's a great dude. Didn't get a chance to meet up with him this trip.

[@jonathanbedsole1671]

FYI. It is illegal to release an invasive fish into the wild in Florida. If you catch it, it is illegal to release it. You are supposed to keep it, make it bait, or dispose of it in some other manner.

[@jonathanbedsole1671]

Same goes for reptiles.

[@dantheman4956]

5th

[@bassnxiong5025]

Oscar's

[@YakFishField]

Yes

[@tacoshops2792]

are peacocks eatable?

[@YakFishField]

I mean anything is edible, but they don’t taste good and I wouldn’t eat any fish out of those canals.