To whoever commented worried about the tarpon being out of the water for two minutes and probably dying: tarpon can literally breathe air and I watched him swim off fine 😂
Great video! Was soo surprised you didn't get more hung up on that tarpon. I thought for sure you'd get snagged at the very least and possibly take a swim. Anyway, just found your channel. I dig it. Am doing a trip down from Cleveland area in early May. Hope I can find some snook and tarpon in a kayak.
Awesome video man. I was down there in Cape Coral and Sanibel Island 2 years ago. Love it down there. We rented a house with the canal in the backyard. Was epic! I just subscribed to your channel. Maybe next time i head down there, we can share a tide. If you ever head up to Massachusetts, i can put you on some nice striped bass. Keep up the great work bud.
Thank you for the sub and comment! I’m always open to fishing with others so let me know when you’re back down here. I’ll also keep that in mind if I’m up that way because some big striped bass are definitely on my bucket list!
I live by the Walmart on del prado. I’m going snook hunting tomorrow. I’ve never landed a snook. Only bass. I’m also using this same lure. Nice work. Subd
Good luck! They’re everywhere you’ll land one soon! Although they usually have lockjaw when it’s really cold you may wanna wait for this front to pass and go during a warmup
@@bricehoneycutt5895 if there’s not a sign that says private I fish it lol the worst that can happen is someone tells you to leave but most people are cool if you’re polite.
Hey Thanks for the video, in the area was frustrated at not getting snook on bucket list. Your video helped me fill it. Got another first while I was at it and alligator gar. Are there reds is the canals?
I'm in North Florida and plan on coming down to do some Canal fishing (Hwy 41) as I work my way down. What months do you think are the best fishing times for Tarpon and Snook?
Just moved to the area from Naples a year or two ago. Do a lot of shark fishing on the beach but been getting back into light-medium tackle snook and tarpon fishing. Grew up fishing the 10k islands on a kayak. If you don't mind answering some questions about the area id appreciate it! Mainly just want to know if these saltier fish are more west towards the burnt store/matlacha area or if they are pretty well distributed in all of the CC canals. I live in Fort Myers but have been wanting to get over to the cape to fish some canals. If you haven't checked it out before the franklin locks hold some monsters.
Thanks for the comment I’m happy to share what I know. I have been to Franklin and Ortona locks they are awesome places to fish. I’ve only been in this area for about 2 years I grew up fishing in Bradenton / Sarasota. But from what I’ve seen so far, there are plenty of snook and tarpon that are in the Cape Coral canals year round but I’ve had the best luck around burnt store. The further inland you go it will become more freshwater but snook and tarpon can thrive there no problem. I’ve heard that the small spillways off burnt store rd are really good during the rainy months. As it starts to warm up, I will be focusing mainly on grass / mud flats in and around Matlacha , pine island and Charlotte harbor.
Great video. I will be in Caoe Coral in July. Do you think it will be too hot for canal fishing at that time? Also, would you mind telling me what kind of lure you are using?
Thanks for the comment. There will still be fish in these canals but in the summer months I like to fish on the beaches and passes. This day I was using a 3” zman minnowz in slam shady color on a 1/4 oz jighead
@@FLFlatsmaster figured I’d update you. The canals looked awesome better than the ones I’m used to. Saw a bunch of snook popping bait, one tarpon rolling and a scholl of massive jacks. Unfortunately we were unable to get anything to commit but I had limited time and will be back! Do you have IG?
To whoever commented worried about the tarpon being out of the water for two minutes and probably dying: tarpon can literally breathe air and I watched him swim off fine 😂
"They can literally breathe air" you sound like a f*ck wit this doesn't mean you can keep them out of the water for as long cast you like
Great video! Was soo surprised you didn't get more hung up on that tarpon. I thought for sure you'd get snagged at the very least and possibly take a swim. Anyway, just found your channel. I dig it. Am doing a trip down from Cleveland area in early May. Hope I can find some snook and tarpon in a kayak.
@@aaronkeene5744 thanks for watching and commenting! April and May are my favorite months to fish in FL you should be able to get on some
Awesome video man. I was down there in Cape Coral and Sanibel Island 2 years ago. Love it down there. We rented a house with the canal in the backyard. Was epic! I just subscribed to your channel. Maybe next time i head down there, we can share a tide. If you ever head up to Massachusetts, i can put you on some nice striped bass. Keep up the great work bud.
Thank you for the sub and comment! I’m always open to fishing with others so let me know when you’re back down here. I’ll also keep that in mind if I’m up that way because some big striped bass are definitely on my bucket list!
@@FLFlatsmaster Sounds good buddy
Nice work getting that tarpon thats awesome!
Thank you!
I live by the Walmart on del prado. I’m going snook hunting tomorrow. I’ve never landed a snook. Only bass. I’m also using this same lure. Nice work. Subd
Good luck! They’re everywhere you’ll land one soon! Although they usually have lockjaw when it’s really cold you may wanna wait for this front to pass and go during a warmup
@@FLFlatsmaster I went to the spot by rotory. No luck this time. Does lock jaw mean they have a difficult time opening their mouth? I’m new.
@@SONICBOOM-117 lol no it just means they won’t eat because the cold water temps make them uncomfortable.
@@FLFlatsmaster ohhh lmaooo my bad. 😅
I am heading down this winter how do you know what canals you can fish with private property
@@bricehoneycutt5895 if there’s not a sign that says private I fish it lol the worst that can happen is someone tells you to leave but most people are cool if you’re polite.
@ awesome thank you
Hey Thanks for the video, in the area was frustrated at not getting snook on bucket list. Your video helped me fill it. Got another first while I was at it and alligator gar. Are there reds is the canals?
Yes I’ve caught redfish in the canals
That is a great fishing rig you have there!
Thank you!
I'm in North Florida and plan on coming down to do some Canal fishing (Hwy 41) as I work my way down. What months do you think are the best fishing times for Tarpon and Snook?
You can find them in canals off 41 all year long. February through May should be pretty good, before it gets really hot
@@FLFlatsmaster Great, Thanks for the info. Oh! Mirror Lure? Down Under or on top?
@@gearshift39 topwater early morning and cloudy conditions.
that was sick
Just moved to the area from Naples a year or two ago. Do a lot of shark fishing on the beach but been getting back into light-medium tackle snook and tarpon fishing. Grew up fishing the 10k islands on a kayak. If you don't mind answering some questions about the area id appreciate it! Mainly just want to know if these saltier fish are more west towards the burnt store/matlacha area or if they are pretty well distributed in all of the CC canals. I live in Fort Myers but have been wanting to get over to the cape to fish some canals. If you haven't checked it out before the franklin locks hold some monsters.
Thanks for the comment I’m happy to share what I know. I have been to Franklin and Ortona locks they are awesome places to fish.
I’ve only been in this area for about 2 years I grew up fishing in Bradenton / Sarasota. But from what I’ve seen so far, there are plenty of snook and tarpon that are in the Cape Coral canals year round but I’ve had the best luck around burnt store. The further inland you go it will become more freshwater but snook and tarpon can thrive there no problem. I’ve heard that the small spillways off burnt store rd are really good during the rainy months.
As it starts to warm up, I will be focusing mainly on grass / mud flats in and around Matlacha , pine island and Charlotte harbor.
@@FLFlatsmaster thank you! I kayak fish out in those areas too so maybe I'll see you out there one day!
@@Lonk8353 yeah definitely shout if you see me! Good luck!
Great video. I will be in Caoe Coral in July. Do you think it will be too hot for canal fishing at that time? Also, would you mind telling me what kind of lure you are using?
Thanks for the comment. There will still be fish in these canals but in the summer months I like to fish on the beaches and passes. This day I was using a 3” zman minnowz in slam shady color on a 1/4 oz jighead
Do you use any NLBN ?
I do, just not a fan of how easily they tear apart and they’re overpriced.
Is this early morning fishing ?
@@fatpointgator2505 this was late morning fishing. It was a little cold at this time I think it was December so I waited for it to heat up some
What canals are you finding poons in with this weather😐 might be a skill issue but i’ve been struggling even went to sanibel with no luck
There are hundreds of canals in the area, you just have to bounce around them all and keep an eye out for them rolling
@@FLFlatsmaster you’re goated bro
@@itstatter5585make sure to not use anything bigger than 3 inches. These smaller tarpon primarily feed on fry bait
@@FLFlatsmaster I’m going with some swim baits tomorrow, I’m out of NLBN but I’ll make it work with what i have
@@FLFlatsmaster figured I’d update you. The canals looked awesome better than the ones I’m used to. Saw a bunch of snook popping bait, one tarpon rolling and a scholl of massive jacks. Unfortunately we were unable to get anything to commit but I had limited time and will be back! Do you have IG?
What bait and size hook are you using?
3” zman minnowz white
1/4 oz trout eye zman jig head
239 💪
Yessir 👍🏼