Edge Of The Flats With A Bucket Of Pilchards
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- Headed about 150 yards from the shoreline at the edge of the flats where it drops off to Hawks Channel @ 20'. During the winter cold weather with the bait moving inshore, the larger species move up right to this edge to feed on bait schools. This makes a great short range trip as you are basically getting the same fish you would be catching at the reef 4 miles away but only having to go a football field away.
KEY WEST KAYAK FISHING: Equipment Used
The Car - 1997 Honda Civic Hatchback DX
The Motorcycle - 1997 BMW F650
The Kayaks
1) 2010 Wilderness Systems Tarpon 140.
2) 2012 Hobie Adventure Island w/ Outboard Motor Mount
- 2010 Suzuki 2.5 HP 4-Stroke Outboard
- Lowrance Hook-5
The Rods/Reels
1) 7' MH Shimano Teramar, TMS-X70MH, Line Wt. 10-20lb, Lure Wt 1/2-1 1/2oz, Power: Medium Heavy, Action: Extra Fast
- Penn Conflict 4000
- Power Pro 20lb
- Power Pro 10lb
- Andes 15lb pink mono
2) 7' H Shimano Teramar, TMS-F70H, Line Wt. 15-20lb, Lure Wt 1/2-2oz, Power: Heavy, Action: Med Fast
- Penn Conflict 6000
- Power Pro 65lb
3) 5'8" XH Shimano Treval Jigging Trigger Rod, TVC-58XH, Line Wt. 80-200, Lure Wt, 160 - 270grams, PowerExtra Heavy
- Shimano Torium 16
- Power Pro 65lb
4) 7'6" M Hurricane Calico Jack IM7, CAJ-457, Line Wt. 8-17lb, Lure Wt 3/8-3/4oz, Power: Medium
- Shimano Solstace 4000 FI
- Power Pro 20lb
5) 6' Ande Tournament Stand Up Rod, ASU-601A SDRMH, Line Wt. 20-50, Power: Medium Heavy
- Shimano TLD-30A 2-Speed
- Power Pro 65lb
6) 6'6" Shimano Trevala, TVC-66MH, Line Wt. 50-100lb, Jig Wt 50-100g, Power: Medium Heavy, Action: Medium Fast
- Abu Garcia 6500C3
- Power Pro 30lb
7) 7' Shimano Trevala, TVC-70ML, Line Wt. 20-50lb, Jig Wt 55-135g, Power: Medium Light, Action: Medium Fast
- Abu Garcia 6500C3
- Power Pro 30lb
Plus a few other misc saltwater rigs that are used sparingly and some Bass rigs which I won't use in salt water.
Cast Nets
-5' 3/8" Plastic enclosed weights
-6' 3/16" Super Spreader SS-1000 1 lb per foot
-7' 3/8" Mako 1lb per foot
Filming
GoPro Hero 4 Silver
GoPro Hero 3 Black
GoPro Studio Editing Software
Panasonic G7
-14-42mm F3.5-5.8
-20mm F1.7
Header Graphic Created By: Jeff Kaphingst (www.jeffthedesigner.com) (www.rack30.com)
I just watched this one, and you had me belly laughing out loud when u r holding both rods, bent over and screaming line in 180 degree/opposite directions. thank you brother from a dad who just lost his son and needs some laughter
Keep up the good work Steve! Watching your videos is like a mini vacation for me.
Thanks. Lots of people use my videos as bridge until they can make it back or until Winter is over.
One of the funniest double hookups I've ever seen! Thanks Steve!
Totally cracking up when you were petting the shark. Haha. Great vid.
Love your little chitchat to yourself😂 i too have forgotten to bring my peddle a couple of times! Thanks for the entertainment!
This is one of my favorite vids! I must have watched it at least 20 times now. I always get such a laugh when you are dealing two poles with fish on. Thanx for posting this!
man fish TV that was thrilling! my daughter's were watching and my dog and they were cheering you on when both rods went off!
love your videos, makes feel like i'm on the boat with you. Keep up the hard work!!
Glad you are liking them.
Hope I'm not the only one who burst out laughing on that double. Great videos.
These video's are awesome, thanks a lot !
Dude, that was some awesome fishing!
Loved it !!!!Should of named video “I don’t know what to do”. I’m watching this one again and again. Steve your vids are so entertaining
Glad you are liking it. Love those Chinese fire drill days. Reeling in fish is boring. LOL.
Thoroughly enjoyed the video. Thanks...OMG. Two rods screeming on a Kayak...
What a day of fishing. Nice little bluefish.
I enjoy the heck out of your videos.
I never seen someone on video have 2 rods and reels with drag being burnt off their reel...EPIC episode and to top it all he hooks up to a shark bigger than his kayak...damn son! lol
Yea, the opposite direction is kind or rare. PIA actually.
Dude great videos very relaxing I really do feel like I'm there myself 🖒
Love your videos. So pleasant to watch.
Both rods bent in the frame, nice touch!!!
Yea, that frame caught my eye. Sometimes things work out. Most of the time the money shot has a drop of water on the lens. LOL.
You're a cool dude man. Like your videos very much.
I always knew Steve had a big pair but... once this man says that shark is as big as my kayak I wanna catch him?!?? Whaaaa STEVE U CRAZY MAN LOL
You save my day I can't go out because work so I watch your vids this one was awesome love the two rods at the same time you where going crazy lol I normally place one in the rodholder and fish one at the time :)
Just don't get caught watching at work. LOL.
Reels screaming! I wish we could have seen the school bus. Great trip, Steve!👍🏻
“Id love to catch that school bus “🤣😂😅
Soooo, .. two fish see Steve's rods, and they make a wish and then they make a wishbone outta those two rods... and their wishes came true for BOTH FISH!!!
That was Awesome dude. Glad that Suzuki got fixed; I'm not sure you could peddle your way back after this video.
The opposite direction doubles are rare. I'm only a hundred yards from shore so I could swim it.
I love your videos! You seem to forget at least 1 or 2 items every time you head out on the water lol
Just keeping it real. I fish a lot with many different species, many techniques, many locations, many conditions.
I think you need a pre trip check list Steve.
You must be the perfect human if you never ever forgot anything, ever. Or do you walk around with catalog of lists for every aspect of your life. Ever hear that saying "who is without sin throw the first stone". LOL. I make UA-cam videos it would be really boring if I just reeled in fish.
Key West Kayak Fishing I wasn't trying to be a jerk. Yes I do have lists for everything it's part of dealing with Asperger syndrome.
Man you're a nut job I love it. "That shark the size of my kayak. I want to catch it" 😂
Cool idea for your bilge pump 🤔👍🏻
Its fun to watch you catch 2 at a time!
Wow dude omg when both rods bent I lost it man that was f**king great! Keep it up bro!
Man, thats a fisherman's true dream! 2 rods bending like OMG! I would of been screaming like a 15yr old girl LMAO great video my friend.
Dude that was sweet!
UHHHH UGGGHHHH YOU COME HERE! lmao. Your having all kinds of fun.
Nice job with the double header
That was some crazy video Steve a lot of action
Alright you sold me on some of your plastic pilchards. I bought a silver gold pack and will let you know how they work in Texas on the gulf coast!! Great videos!!
I dont know what todo! 😂😂😂👍 LOL awesome bro
Hell of a fishing video
Hahahaha... Love the two poles at once....
That is awesome!
Glad you liked it Kao.
9:51 that shark is just smiling because he got your bait
Thats called being sharked my brotha, Plain and simple, The tax man cometh😎
you are having too much fun. Dang it!
good thing you got plenty of hooks!
Nice small shark. I am new to shark videos but it seems everyone leaves part of the hook in it with the outer side cut. Is this standard? Is that why we sometimes see picks of sharks swimming in the ocean with a hook stuck in the side of its mouth? Is it truly too hard to pull out like fisherman do with smaller fish?
Could not stop laughing at the double!!! LMFAO
Love these videos
Glad you are liking them.
I dig em
Great video. Love where you can see the shark eat whatever other fish you had on. Tip, you need to use much longer sections of wire. For spansh mackerel i use 18". You used less than that for a very large fish. The leader needs to be long enough that the fish can't tail whip your line. Tight lines!
I love your technique. Catch small fish to catch big fish. Saves on bait money.
Whoa!Whoa!Whoa!Whoa!Whoa!
Steve have you gone back for that tresure chest? Remember it was locked? Go open it please.
yeah i really wanna see whats in there
That's right. I would love to see what was in that. What if there is an old bottle of whiskey in there. Haha
Do you really want to see a dead body. Bom bom BOOOOMMMMMM.
if there were you could make a clickbait title like "DEAD BODY WASHED UP, FORGOT HIS GREENCARD????"
yeKue Lee
love the shark, well done
Thanks. They are a UA-cam favorite.
Is that a Calico Jack with the knocker rig and a Terramar for the flat line??
Awesome as always!
Great video man, two poles one hand is insane! Wish the bite was like that over in San diego
Do shark week!!! I love shark fishing.
Why aren't you using steal leaders with a heavier real and rod?
is it normal for the drag to pulse? I fish fresh water
love that belly rub on sharks lol
Keeps em coming back.
Steve ,you are a sharkman ,jajaja for sure buddy
Show em whose the Boss steve. Steve what was the smallish (Bass size haha) fish you threw back,,, was that a blue fish? or what? Thanks Steve Fun video. Glad I found it.
What type of rods and reels are you using?
Would of been nice getting both. Always enjoy your vids!
Awesomeness Steve, Happy Holidays brother
I was on the edge of my seat when both reels went off!
No doubt buddy! For some reason when i seen both rods bent like that in one frame it sucked me out there with him through a worm hole!!! hahaaha :)
Yea, those fire drills are fun and funny.
Hey from SWLA! 71 here today.
I was so confused when you said a smallmouth bass. That’s definitely not a bass, looks like a blue fish?
Haha that shark must have scared the sh#t out of you! There's some biggens out there... That's probably one of my biggest fears if I ever go kayak fishing around those kinds of waters. Nice vid as always 💪
nice movie
Steve: Longer wire. Wire all the time.
A foot of wire and a 7/0 hook to catch a shark as big as your kayak? That's what I like about you... you're an optimist. :-)
Hello is there any way I can go fishing with you originally I was born in the Bahamas growing I remember as a child going out fishing with my family. Now we live in Miami
The double hookup was hilarious. Should get a clip of just that crazy double hookup moment to help promote the other socials. i can see that clip doing so well on facebook!
Yea, the whoa, whoa, whoa, action.
Thanks for the vid. Very informative. Hope to upgrade to a pedal kayak by next year.
Michael Uchida - pedal, as in propeller? His kayak is a Mirage drive Hobie. It’s my understanding they both have pros and cons but are still basically the same in the end, and it is just a matter of what you prefer.
How much is the price of this kayak? please
DOUBLE!
dude this looks terrifying, i couldn't do this lol it gives me anxiety watching you do this, but its awesome content
Wow, that was so stressful, fishing is supposed to be relaxing!
great vid as always
tonic immobility rocks
Florida sleigh ride weeeeeee
Man, you break my heart every time you lose a fish!
This was a good trip. Those are some nice sized snappers you found recently around that area. That would be nice sleigh ride, to get hooked up to the BIG shark. We couldn't tell from the camera view but did you notice if was a Bull or Tiger type?
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What was it.?
How do you go sea kayaking and forget a paddle??
Such pain and stress you went through! Those fish were absolutely ripping you around
That is when you definitely know if your drag is working or not.
Key West Kayak Fishing my reels would melt lol
Chris you need your mouth waged out with chum
Did it look like a large tiger shark? I saw the color of it if it's really big maybe you don't want it to close to your boat it might decide to eat it and then you'll be floating in the water with all those unwanted friends with teeth wanting to eat you be careful!!
Steve, forgetting crucial fishing stuff? I noted some silver in your hair. Silver hairs are corpses of former memory cells. :) Do as I do....I kept finding myself at a launch without certain critical items. Solution was a checklist in my kayak's storage compartment. I go over it before I leave the house.
But you have to remember, how often I fish, how many different species I target, how many different locations, how many different conditions, how many different techniques, how many different modes of propulsion, the sizing of fish, the weather conditions, the seasonality, the legal requirements. It is not like taking a rod and a can of worms to the pond. Besides these videos are made for entertainment. Do you really want to just watch me reel in fish from start to finish. I think there is a proverb about throwing stones as well.
20:32 some nice double rod action! Haha!
Amazing vid
did you ever go back to see what was in that locked box?
Bart Stevens First rule of treasure chest club is don't talk about treasure chest club.
Gold, cocaine, and hookers.
Steve - what size cast net do you use? Thanks for all your info!!!
bravo
Hey Steve~! Can you tell me the stats of your favorite net to throw on pilchards? I've got a 5' 3/8" mesh 1 oz. per foot generic cast net and I'm wondering if that's in the sweet spot for dredging up pilchards. Thanks man! And that was a FUN day of fishing captured in this vid~!
When you have action on the two fishing rods, I thought you were going to be an octopus ... Shark-bus ... stay away from that crazy friend.
How long is your anchor line?
That shark was horrifying o_O
I like your channel and enjoy watching your videos but I find it distressing how many fish you loose or break off, especially sharks, that'll have that hook in their mouth for the rest of their lives
What rod and reel do you use?
Very good stuff. Steve in your opinion what time of year is the fishing best in the Keys? For variety of fish?