Yellowtail Snapper vs Grunt | Key Largo Offshore catch n cook

Today in Key Largo I head offshore with Craig on my boat in search of some fish to put in the pan. This episode I do a catch n cook where I compare yellowtail snapper to the famous grunt.
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In this video:
We have a bit of a late start since I had to put the boat in the water and then it turned out the battery was dead and then my jumper died so we had to do some manual cranking to get this fishing trip in action.
We run out of tavernier creek and run offshore to 130-250 feet and troll around hoping to find some mahi, wahoo or tuna. The weather was a little weird and we were getting beat up a bit. Some storm clouds started appearing. Man I want to catch a wahoo so bad, I have yet to catch one off Key Largo. The last time I caught one was off fort pierce.
Before heading in we drift the reefs edge between 35-80feet. This is where I hook up on a few small yellowtail. These yellowtail snapper are too small for a catch and cook. I must catch a bigger fish. I'm starting to get desperate and then catch a grunt...
Now normally I would throw this grunt back but I'm so hungry I keep it because I want to cook it. Then we catch a couple keeper yellowtail snapper also. looks like this will be a good catch n cook after all! You might be wondering, how does grunt taste? It actually tastes really good, so this should be interesting to see how it compares to the yellowtail snapper.
SPOILER ALERT!!!
I fry both the grunt and the yellowtail in this catch n cook and compare the 2. Both fish taste amazing, but hands down the yellowtail snapper wins. I still love the taste of grunt and any fishing trip where things are going slow i'll probably put a grunt in the box if it comes down to it...
If you enjoyed this video hit that like button and subscribe to my channel, I appreciate all the help you guys give me in the comments and look forward to making many more videos to help show how to catch fish.

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Hey guys, the boat is finally back in action! Get ready for some fishing! It's still super windy all the freaking time GRR but times are about to get REEL good. I feel it =)

[@wazup3333]

South Florida Fishing Channel is the water clarity still awful from the storm?

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

There's just no drain holes unless the boat is moving. It's just a design flaw

[@Guerrilla727]

South Florida Fishing Channel Can't wait dude. Pan seared grunt is pretty killer tho. We get really big ones off Tampa bay. We call em gas money fish lol

[@Destinoffshorefishing]

Every key largo and palm beach boat I see constantly has water in the back on the deck and ones with 4 strokes are way worse a couple large rubber screw plugs between the splashwell and interior deck will solve that problem

[@Pendragon501]

Omg was that Busch beer!?!? People, we need to start a go fund me for Hieko. He's clearly going broke if he's drinking Busch beer.

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

I would accept beer donations lolol

[@libertywilly2417]

Gotta comment again for the manatee. Missed those guys.

[@buckzilla1466]

Been trying to catch up with your videos and just enjoying how excited you get when you hook up on a first fish 🐟 Tight Lines to you Heiko

[@southfloridasportsman7357]

So happy to see you're back on the water!

[@richardcallahan3756]

Glad to see you back fishing

[@bevj3889]

Glad to see you back on the water .

[@wesallsbrook9381]

These videos are legit. Really makes me look forward to our Key Largo trip this June!

[@StreetbeatDesigns67]

Yesssssss! Heiko is back!

[@flhtc0383]

Another nice video Heiko, keep up the good work, love your videos.

[@SeaSquatchFishing]

Nice to see the boat back on the water!

[@mahimahiaddictioncesargonz5445]

Heiko, Great Natural Videos. I say that because by watching you on the keys. I feel there. LOVE THE KEYS

[@barryherndon9008]

Glad you are back my friend.

[@jeffbarnard1627]

so glad your back i missed your vids

[@jeffmckinsey8769]

Awesome video as always.

[@jerryflynn6485]

We took that same route last week fished those area's also. Will be back next thurs till Mon to try our luck again.

[@chiwayne28]

after a long work day i watch ur vid to relax keep up the great vids

[@lookin2kayakandbike664]

Ok, ok. I’ve finally subscribed. Been watching all your vids though. Love your style. Tight lines. 🎣

[@RippedRobby]

Nice video! Grunt isn't that bad! I catch huge ones over here in the gulf.

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

yea they sure are good.

[@jwallwhitworth2011]

Been looking for a new video. Thanks

[@sambmendez2454]

Yessssss finally I Missed you brother 🔥🔥🔥🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️🍾🎉!!!

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[@seankhan5452]

Dude I Have Been Jonesing...for a New Vid ......Thank You Sir.....well Done!!!.....and as usual...cooking on.....Point....👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼......and that Grunt looked ...."Juicy".....

[@southflowatersports2219]

Nice video man 👍

[@amd051206]

I love Your videos!

[@caicoskid5635]

Grunts and grits! It's a tradition on our lobster season trips

[@derryperkins7629]

Ok thanks man

[@cap3915]

Heah Heiko,Good too see the boat back in the water & you out there fishin the sea Again!! Glad you Enjoyed Your Gifts! I hope you get Plenty of Use out if them! I just got to my computer after The Neighbor Kids left,(who have had MY Phone & Computer All Afternoon & most of the evening) lol !! Hoping You catch some Mahi Mahi & Wahoo Soon Bro!! Tight Lines My Friend!!

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Yea thanks man, putting it to use! Haven't had a chance to use the dehooker yet thou. I think I need to plan a shark fishing trip haha

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[@xredbull1xx]

Finally new vid yes

[@belsdaddy]

been missing the videos was raised in Marathon still have a bunch of family there

[@Andrew-vh3zz]

Never ate Yellow tail, but I catch Mangroves and Grunts all the time and I think the Grunts are better tasting. A lot of people think Grunts are garbage fish but they are very good.

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

yea they are def. underrated. Mangrove snappers are one of my all time favorite fish.

[@dynasty4851]

You have s perfect size boat

[@HanyirCom]

7:08. That’s what she said.

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

love it! HAH

[@HanyirCom]

South Florida Fishing Channel love your videos mate. Been subscribed for awhile and still loving it !

[@fishassassin2670]

nice

[@kim621100]

The lobster traps are all over the place. In the mangroves , mostly from the hurricane.

[@regressmenot]

What type of work do you do? I'm asking because I'm wondering if my line of work would/could afford me to live in your area.

[@ChasingDreamsLivingLife]

how do you you like the Spin Fisher V combo? are you using the rod as well? I've heard lots of great stuff about the reels, but not much about the rods that come with those combos...

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Yea the rods alright. It's a good bang for the buck. It's not like some of those custom super light rods I've tried thou. But who can afford those anyways?! lol

[@rainerocken8473]

Hi, which size spinning reel are you fishing???

[@rgmieres]

Time for TIGHT LINES 🤙

[@nickscubi2971]

Let's go fish dude

[@johnlukasik8045]

I sure like that STAMAS you are parked next to !!!

[@libertywilly2417]

I know your gonna stab a nice wahoo soon. Mets win Yankee Sox brawl and a video from Heiko....Nice

[@hookdontail4623]

When u make it back to phoenix I will take u fishing if time allows. 18foot invader center console. Pleasant is good for large numbers of striper.

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

nice man! I go to phoenix once a year

[@MrPaulDalton]

welcome back karter lol

[@endgamefishing1558]

Hey hieko great video, is there any good fishing to be had in mid August, I’m gonna try targeting yellow tail and muttons but havnt learned the months yet

[@endgamefishing1558]

Thanks Hieko, I went to the keys and had an amazing time and was able to put my family on fish and lobsters everyday

[@endgamefishing1558]

It’s so beautiful down there

[@yorjanyanes247]

the tail is the best part. its like a little crunchy potato chip!!

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

hah yea it is, but in this wok pan it doesn't fry the tail right cause it sits in the bowl in like a U shape. I need an industrial deep fryer =)

[@flyfishinglongisland8234]

What app/website do you use to view the ocean structures (in beginning of vid)

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

google earth

[@TheRubenGalvan]

Why did you not put the grunt on as bait?

[@damianmartinez8529]

nice vid bro even when your drunk. LOL

[@token_hard2824]

Damian Martinez fishing he’s high than a kite . Stoner voice

[@briankogan6871]

What kind of boat do you have?

[@merrywissemes]

Heiko, just wondering why do you leave the head on the fish when you cook it? Does that add flavor? One thing I learned from your video the possibility of hand cracking my motor if the starter takes a shit. Never thought of doing that. Keep up the nice videos man. Living vicariously through you from cold ass Chicago.

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

I guess there isn't any reason to leave the head on haha. Doesn't matter. Thanks man

[@markweiner4430]

Do you ever go by the Wahoo boat and it's gone?

[@RustyLinksOg]

Take me fishin ill drive the 8 hours down there

[@ChopperOutdoors]

you ever coat it with captn crunch instead of breadcrumbs?

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

no but I have heard of that before. Have you tried?

[@ChopperOutdoors]

Yeah it's good but do not do it much since it's so much sugar.

[@marvinmcneil2876]

I don't know if you read all your messages or not but I see you descale a lot of fish so if you want a fast and efficient way of the scaling with just a home tool all you need is a drill cordless or cord and a wood screw and cut the wood screw head off put it in your drill and tighten it up put your drill in reverse and in a couple seconds you have a completely descaled fish you will be blowing away if you try this guarantee it works I do it all the time

[@chrish5096]

Is that engine still reliable or are you looking for a re power? Just curious.

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

I usually have to work on the engine every week or other week. As long as it's running once a week and looked after it's alright. But I would love a little more HP that turned on EVERY time I turn the key. A brand new 250 yamaha would make me pretty happy

[@chrish5096]

South Florida Fishing Channel that’s sounds exactly like my dads little boat. Haha

[@totalownage1313]

I WORK IN FOREST TEK BROTHER !!!!! TAVERNIER

[@Hisslave1]

We call the big grunts "poor man's snapper". Mix 'em in with red snapper and very few can tell the difference.

[@carsonduncan3458]

You should do another swordfish video

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Very soon! Early next month or later this month depending on weather!

[@totalownage1313]

Hey imma subscriber bro for a long time i stay in tavernier , would love to go out with u on a sunday !!!!!!

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Sunday will be pretty stormy last time I checked. You visiting or live here?

[@totalownage1313]

South Florida Fishing Channel livee here bro , i work at forest tek on mile marker 88.5 , i live on mile marker 91

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Ah nice that's pretty close to me! If you have IG or FB add me @heikowinkler

[@totalownage1313]

South Florida Fishing Channel most definitely , i just dmed u on ig! THANKS FOR THE REPLIES BROTHER , HAPPY FISHING !

[@michaellarsen9266]

Was my man Fr wearing like a belly shirt

[@WilliamHowardAlloway]

Wouldn't you want to be on the edge of those weeds where there is a color change?

[@derryperkins7629]

yhea you need to go diving or spearfishing or lobstering

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

lobster are out of season now, but I plan on doing some spearfishing REAL soon. This weekend will be stormy but then it's game on!

[@hogfish3881]

You fork scaling wrong way. Should hold fork straight up. 👍

[@RustyLinksOg]

i really want to catch a mutton snapper

[@mahimahiaddictioncesargonz5445]

MAHIMAHIADDICTION from Orlando Fl. see you on June 27 - July 8 2019 on MARATHON kill the bulls

[@troutlookout]

Finally lol

[@joesomebody4601]

Heiko what happened to your girl friend?

[@jt_2309]

Something that would be better for viewers if your turned off your engine while sitting still

[@jt_2309]

Wow man didn’t expect you to see this

[@troutlookout]

Thought u died

[@ericgulizio9801]

Cooking is obviously not your strong suit especially fish you put the oil up way too high and the fish wasn't cooked Enough in the middle wolfish have more of a farm flakier texture.. Yours was not done inside, and to just right on the outside... Lower your heat cook a little longer, and get it perfect

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

What do you mean it wasn't done on the inside? It was flaky all the way through and came apart easily. I did leave the yellowtail in a little too long since I was busy trying to take video of everything

[@ericgulizio9801]

South Florida Fishing Channel the grunt especially was mushy my friend... I'm a chef... The oil was to high trust me the meat should be firmer... Also don't take the tails of when frying missing out on a bight or two of the best texture of meat besides cheak meat.. Just some advice young man... Not trying to offend you

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

i'll fry it at a lower temp next time. I have no idea really how hot that oil is. Maybe i'll just put the stove on med-high instead of high

[@trinithug4life]

why is your gf ? why is she never in the videos anymore ?