I caught a 4 foot cuda yesterday on a 2000 size reel with 15 lb braid and 25 lb floro leader. Funnest fight I’ve ever had I mainly freshwater fish and that fish made me wanna move to the coast. Pulled drag for a solid 5 minutes.
I LOVE Cuda fishing! A quick tip! With that cuda tube, keep it moving and moving fast. As an apex predator fish, they are triggered by aggressive bait fish movement that is fleeing from them! If you let the tube stop moving, you'll notice them ( the cuda ) veer off....
What? You're not going to cook them for us? CRIKEY! WE GOT BAMBOOZLED...HORNSWAGGLED...LED DOWN THE PRIMROSE PATH! Just playing Steven! Your videos are addicting! I'm always looking for the next one! Keep up the good work!
I am disabled but i enjoy to fish just haven't been in 20 years or so you are making me want to get out there again..i think im going to try smith lake up here. Salute from Cullman Alabama 😊😊😊😊
That lure is like a giant Bass Stopper, not surprised at all that it works so well. It's amazing how aggressive those cudas are. Awesome video as always, sir!
First off, you thank th Lord Jesus for giving us all these gifts & NObody else that I watch Does 😢 don’t kno Why that is??? 2nd of all THANKYOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY!!! I just turned 62 & would buy All th Gas just to spend a few hours on th water w/You! Never been out but once on a nearshore trip that my wife bought me for my 60th birthday. Would love to do it again sometime!!! Keep the great content, comin Buddy!!! 🙏4✌️4🇺🇸😎🏍
Nice one, bro. Been more decades that care to think about since hooked into a cuda. It was 1971 staying at the Newport in Miami that has the pier. Was throwing a cuda tube when what looked like a log shot out from under pier, took off, and turned the reel to scrap. On my bucket list to have a rematch sometime if I ride down to see my sister in Sebring LOL
When I lived in Sierra Leone the locals caught Cuda with hand lines in dugout canoes . They cleaned them and cooked them right on the beach for us tourist . It was great .
Just caught a few Barracuda off of Carolina Beach on Saturday. Captain insisted that it was delicious and to trust him and try it. Was not disappointed! Extremely good, flaky meat.
Love your videos, Steven! One of the best fishing channels on UA-cam! Nice catches! I’m going to have to pick up one of those Cuda tubes! Stay Safe and God Bless!
I don’t know if you know, but inside the warf marina is loaded with pinfish, me and some buddies were fishing there and we couldn’t keep one off the line in shallow spots next to the sea wall
As usual, your content is just plain fun to watch! Thanx! Brings back decades of memories! I have to ask… How far offshore do you have to go to not be fishing in a crowd? Times have changed…
Thank you! and heck, it depends everyday these days. Everyone has access to the public charts and boat sales are out the roof. It's nice to see everyone enjoying the waters though!
Steve, I'm an elderly lady with25% heart function left I love your channel but son, you almost killed me today watching you by yourself and those 'cuddas! Whew thank you Jesus for keeping him safe!
Finally get to see you land a killer red in season . We used to catch Barricuda in Mexico. The locals would help us eat them by making Cuda tacos. Course this was 50 years ago. Great vid
@4:20 - It was probably 1978 and my old man ran a sport fishing boat (Miss Norris) off of Coronado Island near San Diego. He would often come home with large catches. One day he brought home a 'cuda about that size. One thing led to another, and he ended up having to bury the fish in the garden. The reason why escapes me as I was just a youngin. Fast forward a week or so and the 'cuda starts to curl up. Mum goes out to the garden for something and finds a huge 'cuda head and 'cuda tail sticking up out of the ground. The rents had a spirited discussion about that whole event.
@@dd88864 No problem! Safefloor is pretty permanent , but it's extremely durable and doesn't stain nearly as bad or at all compared to the other Eva foam mats. ( I do not get paid by them at all)
I wonder if those followers could be enticed to strike if you tried the "figure 8" technique, like musky fishermen use? After the encounter you had the other day, I'm glad you did another video for us!
I hope you aren't changing how you video your time on the water. It seems I miss your casual interaction on this one. Just remember You are what makes this channel great! the fish you catch are a plus, but you make it enjoyable!
Out here at the campground right now in Fort Morgan. Went yesterday at the fishing beach yesterday with my slurp pump I made at home thinking I'm going to catch all sorts of ghost shrimp, to my undelight water is to murky to see the holes, 😂. Anyways only bait I had was some off brand fish gum, ( Magic bait).😅 That stuff magically keeps the fish away from your hook.😂. Anyways no luck. Going prepared today though, got some squid, and bringing my flea rake and my cast net. Wish me luck.🤟
I absolutely love manual spinning reels like yours VS's. I'm somewhat partial to the gold spool 706's myself and have a few green 706's also. The VS's are still a little too rich for my blood at this point, but any manual spinning reel is awesome in my book !!!
![Fishing SOLO under a GAS RIG in the GULF of MEXICO When I Caught THIS....[Epic Results]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Yx-iyMefRUw/mqdefault.jpg)
![Fishing Oil Rigs 70 miles out on a *24ft* Bay Boat for our DINNER....[Catch, Clean, Cook]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/n73NIalm_E4/mqdefault.jpg)
Your making this 12hr shift better and in the Air Force a 12 is technically a 16, so I appreciate this video to help the time go by.
thank you for your service brutha man
Imagine only having 12 hour shifts 😂/sorry I’m honestly jealous in the army btw
@@matthew-qu5si thank you
@@texoutlaw1732 thank you
16 hours of watching youtube sounds like hell. LOLOLOL
About time to bring your awesome mom with you ! I'm one of her biggest fans ya know ! Otherwise great day on the water !!
Great Video Bama, wish we coulda seen the clean and cook of it. Never seen one of barracuda
Agreed kind of a let down
@@ragnarragnarsson3128 I was praying after he caught the big snapper that he was going to cut to his cutting table😂
For sure!! I am working on a Cuda CCC as we speak!
I caught a 4 foot cuda yesterday on a 2000 size reel with 15 lb braid and 25 lb floro leader. Funnest fight I’ve ever had I mainly freshwater fish and that fish made me wanna move to the coast. Pulled drag for a solid 5 minutes.
Super fun! They are amazing predators !
Nice fish altogether and nice video. It's always a pleasure to watch. Keep up the good work!
I LOVE Cuda fishing! A quick tip! With that cuda tube, keep it moving and moving fast. As an apex predator fish, they are triggered by aggressive bait fish movement that is fleeing from them! If you let the tube stop moving, you'll notice them ( the cuda ) veer off....
What? You're not going to cook them for us? CRIKEY! WE GOT BAMBOOZLED...HORNSWAGGLED...LED DOWN THE PRIMROSE PATH! Just playing Steven! Your videos are addicting! I'm always looking for the next one! Keep up the good work!
Yes!! Soon!!!! Thank you !!
Love the Cuda jump...keep trying for that Tarpon. You be careful out there kiddo! Always amazing, Stephen! Your buddies in Texas!
I love it, yes! I have caught and landed numerous huge tarpon and small ones too. Will get one on video soon! Thanks!
Been waiting all week!!
Thanks bro
You have to show us how to clean and cook that barracuda
Yes!! It's in the works 100%!
I am disabled but i enjoy to fish just haven't been in 20 years or so you are making me want to get out there again..i think im going to try smith lake up here. Salute from Cullman Alabama 😊😊😊😊
That lure is like a giant Bass Stopper, not surprised at all that it works so well. It's amazing how aggressive those cudas are. Awesome video as always, sir!
For sure! It just ticks em off haha! Thank you
First off, you thank th Lord Jesus for giving us all these gifts & NObody else that I watch Does 😢 don’t kno Why that is??? 2nd of all THANKYOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY!!! I just turned 62 & would buy All th Gas just to spend a few hours on th water w/You! Never been out but once on a nearshore trip that my wife bought me for my 60th birthday. Would love to do it again sometime!!! Keep the great content, comin Buddy!!! 🙏4✌️4🇺🇸😎🏍
Hey Stephen.
Great video. Thank you. Maybe one of these days, you could do a video on the cooking of a Cuda, and let us know?
Yes!! it's in the works !
Wanted to see how you prepped and cooked the Cudda. Can you do that one time
I am making a Cuda Catch, Clean, Cook very soon! Thanks!
I leave in the Caribbean. My dad was a fisherman. I've eaten barracuda all my life. Even now, I have some in the freezer. Never gotten ill from it.
Awesome to hear!! Its meat is very pretty and white and pretty dang good!
You should do a trip to south Florida for snook and tarpon
Braver than I am pulling a cuda of that size into the boat by yourself! Great catches and awesome video like always! Really enjoy your content!
Thank you!!
Lotta fish... I was always told 'cuda not good eating, till a friend brought some from Florida n grilled it...delish!! Thank you!
It's a very nice meat!!
What a channel!! My favorite saltwater channel by far! Thanks Steven for the awesome video's!!
Appreciate you for sure!!
You make me miss home with every video but im addicted i cant stop watching.
Amazing segment, great snapper action
Happy to share! Glad you enjoyed the vid!
All the different species in 1 video is awesome!
It's pretty amazing to fish here for sure!
Congrats on 150k subscribers Stephen! I there are 20x more to come.
Thank you!!
Nice one, bro. Been more decades that care to think about since hooked into a cuda. It was 1971 staying at the Newport in Miami that has the pier. Was throwing a cuda tube when what looked like a log shot out from under pier, took off, and turned the reel to scrap. On my bucket list to have a rematch sometime if I ride down to see my sister in Sebring LOL
How far offshore do you go for barracuda?
This video was 25 miles out, but you can catch them from local piers and occasionally beaches as well!
Awesome sky on the cuda! Great vid too bro!
When I lived in Sierra Leone the locals caught Cuda with hand lines in dugout canoes . They cleaned them and cooked them right on the beach for us tourist . It was great .
Super cool for sure! I know it's eaten globally, so cool to experience !
Loved the variety...very entertaining, thanks,Allen
Another enjoyable fishing video!
I caught mine first ever saltwater yesterday it was a cow nose ray
Heck yeah, those are cool!
always exited to see a new video, one day i wish to fish in the gulf of mexico! good luck from australia!
Appreciate ya !
Another blessed and wonderful day on the water. You must be living right. 😊
Definitely blessed for sure!
How did you prepare and cook that cuda?
Grilled on flat top! Really good meat, filming a catch, clean cook for the channel soon!!
Just caught a few Barracuda off of Carolina Beach on Saturday. Captain insisted that it was delicious and to trust him and try it. Was not disappointed! Extremely good, flaky meat.
Appreciate you man and thanks for serving this country. Keep the videos coming.
It was an Honor! Thank you
Love the channel! Thank 😂you. The first minutes of fishing I was screaming Reel Faster! With cudas you cannot jig too fast. Haha
Love your videos! Been fishing my whole life but just got my first boat and like watching your videos to learn more and get tips. Thanks
What Absolutely Gorgeous Video Of The Gulf!
Absolutely Amazing
Can you do a video on spade fish. I see lots of them around the end of the gulf state pier but I can't get them to bite.
One day! We used to catch them all the time on small pieces of shrimp, squid, or fishbites with really light leader and small hooks.
@@BamaSaltwater That is what we used but we only caught the small ones. They we all around the bottom of the boat.
Cool video. Should have made it a clean and cook video. Those are my favorite. Interested to see how the barracuda turned out. Keep it up.
Going to be a great Friday now that BAMA saltwater put a video up.
Yezzir!
Love your videos, Steven! One of the best fishing channels on UA-cam! Nice catches! I’m going to have to pick up one of those Cuda tubes! Stay Safe and God Bless!
Wow, what a great day on the water. Love the content and the knowledge. Thank you
Perfect cuda for sashimi with passionfruit dressing
I'll have to try that one day!
Nice catch and yeah, they are good eating. 👍🏼
Been waiting on this all week!
yezzir!!
I don’t know if you know, but inside the warf marina is loaded with pinfish, me and some buddies were fishing there and we couldn’t keep one off the line in shallow spots next to the sea wall
There's some giants there too
I’ll be looking for my invitation to the fish fry😂😅!! Lol man you filled the cooler! Oh wait you gave it all away 😅😂
As usual, your content is just plain fun to watch! Thanx! Brings back decades of memories!
I have to ask… How far offshore do you have to go to not be fishing in a crowd? Times have changed…
Thank you! and heck, it depends everyday these days. Everyone has access to the public charts and boat sales are out the roof. It's nice to see everyone enjoying the waters though!
10:49 sounded like a Whoopie cushion
IKR lol
Love your videos, have you ever tried red fishing line?
love your content! we’ll see ya out there! keep it up!
Steve, I'm an elderly lady with25% heart function left I love your channel but son, you almost killed me today watching you by yourself and those 'cuddas! Whew thank you Jesus for keeping him safe!
Always a good time when Steve posts
Finally get to see you land a killer red in season . We used to catch Barricuda in Mexico. The locals would help us eat them by making Cuda tacos. Course this was 50 years ago. Great vid
For real haha! And definitely an underrated fish up here!
Nice to see you out on the water hope you have fun on your next adventure
Thank you!
Greatly Appreciate your information and presentations.
Another action-packed fishing trip!!! You have to let us know how that Cuda tasted if you ate any.
Very pretty white meat, personally better than king mackerel !
Another great video. Those Barracuda were amazing. I really enjoy your videos. Heading to the east coast tomorrow, hopefully get on some fish.
Good luck! Get after em !
ty for another great vlog...
Steve buddy, I can watch you all day fishing.
Thank you! I love it !
Barracuda are so delicious! I keep all the smaller ones (25 lbs and less). Pure white meat!
I fully agree!!!
30 min before I gotta leave for work... perfect timing 😁
Was hoping for this after the last video. Great job!
i've gotten to the point I start jonesing waiting for your next video
We need to know about the Cuda? Was it good?
Yes! Cleaner than a king mack. I'm making a CCC video for one soon
Love the videos.
Another great video! How did the barracuda taste?
Very good! Pretty white flesh! Better than king mackerel!
I love your videos man I watch you with my nana and Grandaddy since there thinking to move where you are
Great post. Would love to see how the Cuda turned out once cooked. I have never had it.
@4:20 - It was probably 1978 and my old man ran a sport fishing boat (Miss Norris) off of Coronado Island near San Diego. He would often come home with large catches. One day he brought home a 'cuda about that size. One thing led to another, and he ended up having to bury the fish in the garden. The reason why escapes me as I was just a youngin. Fast forward a week or so and the 'cuda starts to curl up. Mum goes out to the garden for something and finds a huge 'cuda head and 'cuda tail sticking up out of the ground. The rents had a spirited discussion about that whole event.
Dude. that was an epic video, I do not want to get anywhere near those teeth ! amazing !
Fresh fish for your neighbor, now that’s a nice gesture! Great video!
I catch so much, I like to share with friends and family !!
How do you like the Safefloor on your boat?
Love it ! Easy to clean, makes it look bigger, and feels better walking around
@@BamaSaltwater thanks for the info. Picking up an Avid 23 mag Friday and researching flooring options.
@@dd88864 No problem! Safefloor is pretty permanent , but it's extremely durable and doesn't stain nearly as bad or at all compared to the other Eva foam mats. ( I do not get paid by them at all)
I wonder if those followers could be enticed to strike if you tried the "figure 8" technique, like musky fishermen use? After the encounter you had the other day, I'm glad you did another video for us!
Definitely !! I did it a few times but the trolling motor or boat shadow kinda have them skittish close in
I hope you aren't changing how you video your time on the water. It seems I miss your casual interaction on this one. Just remember You are what makes this channel great! the fish you catch are a plus, but you make it enjoyable!
Awesome video what type of rig did you use for those vermilion snapper
I used a double drop rig with 1/0 circle hooks and 20lb fluorocarbon with a 4 oz weight
@@BamaSaltwater thanks Bama
Great video! I would like to see how you clean and cook that 'cuda...let us know how it was!
Thanks!! It's in the works!!
That was a heck of a day... want to know how that Cuda tasted. Did you soak the fillets in milk to get the "stank" out? Cheers.
Thanks! I did not have to soak the fillets. They had zero smell for me, it was just the skin that stunk! Very pretty and good meat !
Nice catch sir.god bless you sir.
Out here at the campground right now in Fort Morgan. Went yesterday at the fishing beach yesterday with my slurp pump I made at home thinking I'm going to catch all sorts of ghost shrimp, to my undelight water is to murky to see the holes, 😂. Anyways only bait I had was some off brand fish gum, ( Magic bait).😅 That stuff magically keeps the fish away from your hook.😂. Anyways no luck. Going prepared today though, got some squid, and bringing my flea rake and my cast net. Wish me luck.🤟
That snapper must taste great straight from the ocean to the table
Delectable for sure!
Epic fishing trip! Killer action.
Nice fish. Enjoyed it!
Nice job on 150k! And the ‘cudas were awesome! Keep uploading and you’ll reach 1 milly!
Thank you!!
Fun to watch! But I wouldn't eat a gar or a barracuda. Love my Bama Saltwater hat. Thnx!
Another Great Video! Keep em Cranking !
Nice video how far out were you fishing
Thanks, 25 miles!
Great catchin’ looks like you got some great tasting dinner. I live in Perdido, just wondering where you got the whole-ish squid? Thanks!
Fantastic Fishing And Phenomenal Video👊🏻💥💥 GOD BLESS YOU!!
I absolutely love manual spinning reels like yours VS's. I'm somewhat partial to the gold spool 706's myself and have a few green 706's also. The VS's are still a little too rich for my blood at this point, but any manual spinning reel is awesome in my book !!!
Thank you!! Hard to beat a 704/706. They keep going and going.
Do you ever fish the Adfsr?
I do not!
Once you start fishin you get hooked..
Hey Nana it’s the kid you met at j&m the other day just wanted to say I love your vids
Bama my bad autocorrect
@@Cayklickin I knew what you meant haha! Thanks man!
Very enjoyable Steve.
Good morning bama
Why did you axe the T top? this summer is way to hot to be out there without shade!
it just caused to boat to be blown around on windy days and got in the way of casting while fishing tight inshore spots.
My brother's mackerel resistance extraordinary.....
Love the boat next to you with the fly bridge. Do you know what type of boat it is ?
It was an Everglades with Yamaha 425's. Extremely nice boat
Do you go out for black fin tuna? Would love to see that 🎣🎣🎣 If you don’t no worries bro… Love your channel 🎣🎣🎸🎸