Fishing SOLO under a GAS RIG in the GULF of MEXICO When I Caught THIS....[Epic Results]

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  • Опубліковано 7 жов 2024
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 311

  • @Berry60_
    @Berry60_ Рік тому +86

    Haven’t slept for 2 days but looks like I’m staying awake 16 more mins

    • @DavidRJones82
      @DavidRJones82 Рік тому

      Relatable.

    • @David.-_-
      @David.-_- Рік тому

      Yet, somehow, I managed to fall asleep to this. It wasn't lack of excitement. It was the fact he bagged 3.

    • @garymikus5711
      @garymikus5711 Рік тому +2

      That’s the worst man I feel for you. I do the same crap been up for 24-36 hours and then see a new video from bama and we’ll I am going to watch it. I will get all the sleep I need when I am dead.

    • @kevincrawford7439
      @kevincrawford7439 Рік тому

      That’s what she said

    • @grease4654
      @grease4654 Рік тому

      Fax

  • @seeem231
    @seeem231 Рік тому +1

    9:35 king mac was like 👀 at the camera! Haha love this for you and that Family!

  • @CHTO_ZA_NIK
    @CHTO_ZA_NIK Рік тому +2

    Greetings from Kyiv, Ukraine!.. Thanks to the US Citizens for HELP!!!

  • @TrentSadler-i9u
    @TrentSadler-i9u Рік тому +10

    Went saltwater fishing for the first time at the gulf state peir about a month ago and loved it been watching your videos ever since man. Definitely my favorite fishing channel. Always super educational and fun to watch!

  • @ignfoxx1120
    @ignfoxx1120 Рік тому +2

    Just went fishing some jetty rocks here in the panhandle and finally tried my hand at fishing for Spanish, your videos helped me decide what lures to use, what leader to use ect. and I kid you not the best day of fishing I’ve had in a long time!!! Thank you sir!

  • @07bently
    @07bently Рік тому +5

    Epic video nicely done text book open water catches that was awesome I don't see how it could get any better than this great video!
    I eat them not an issue with me usually I cut them in 2" chunks and fry them but many other ways as you know

  • @allenpeduto2895
    @allenpeduto2895 6 місяців тому

    I'm always amazed how you reel them in and gaffe them by yourself! I hope you are always able to do that forever!🦀🥰

  • @kevinullrich1619
    @kevinullrich1619 Рік тому

    Hey Stephen, my daughter is about the same age as you and we enjoy watching your videos together. Thanks for the entertainment, the education, and the ecology lessons. We are subscribers and think you should come try fishing the Potomac in Fredericksburg, Virginia. You have a place to stay and the kitchen is yours to cook up the mysteries of the deep that you would catch! Thank you for your witness to the Lord.

  • @firestorm8471
    @firestorm8471 Рік тому +1

    Brother, I was watching some of your older vids with your Mom and you need to get her back in the boat ! Cherish her like a Diamond man !

    • @MamaSaltwater
      @MamaSaltwater Рік тому

      Awe that is a beautiful compliment! But both my boys know I don’t always enjoy offshore fishing …..I like air conditioning more than I should. 😂❤🙏🏻

    • @firestorm8471
      @firestorm8471 Рік тому

      Something I learned from my own Mom before she passed in 04, " Life is Fleeting" it always passes far more quickly than it should. May God bless you and your family ,and have a great 4th. 😊

  • @overcomer2810
    @overcomer2810 Рік тому

    I just had brain surgery June 2 and your videos helped me get through inpatient rehab. Thank you one day I hope to fish with you.

  • @tomnorman2668
    @tomnorman2668 Рік тому +3

    Great day of fishing!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!

  • @CamoronMireCat
    @CamoronMireCat Рік тому +1

    That jump by that king was so cool

  • @Striperbass2
    @Striperbass2 Рік тому

    Awesome! ...was holdin my breath w/ that first king of kings..then a great big smile broke across my face......thank you!

  • @BG.........
    @BG......... Рік тому

    Fish on the line and freedom screamers in the sky.
    Perfect fishing day.
    God bless.
    🇺🇲❤️🤍💙🇺🇲

  • @chefmadewoodwork
    @chefmadewoodwork Рік тому +3

    Love your videos, positive attitude, and love for the Lord.
    I’m finally taking a much awaited cross country trip with my family to Florida and happen to be driving through Alabama when this video pops up .😂
    Have a happy Independence Day 🇺🇸🎆🎇

  • @DMutsky
    @DMutsky 29 днів тому

    Thank you Steve for another fun video - always enjoy watching them

  • @kennyburaker9013
    @kennyburaker9013 Рік тому +1

    Now that was a great fun day of fishing. And for sure that first one was a stud.

  • @scotthouston2385
    @scotthouston2385 Рік тому

    What a great channel! Your explanations are clear short and simple…. And I like your friendly attitude. No baiting (no pun intended) with bikini girls and BS…just straight up fishin. my favorite fishin channel.

  • @davidstolarski741
    @davidstolarski741 Рік тому +4

    Wow! Really cool seeing the Spanish jump trying to get away from the barracuda. Thanks for taking us fishing again. Cheers!!

  • @JD.California_monkey_mackerel
    @JD.California_monkey_mackerel Рік тому +1

    So cool that blue angel just tipd it's wing at you you know what that means right 👍 that was beautiful the blue angels are amazing happy fishing 🎣 Friday my friend

  • @johnboyf-15vet51
    @johnboyf-15vet51 Рік тому +2

    Caught my largest king ever at that rig some 25 years ago. Good to see they are still there.

    • @BamaSaltwater
      @BamaSaltwater  Рік тому

      It's one of my favorite places to fish, it was pretty dead last year

  • @Madcatter67
    @Madcatter67 Рік тому

    Best shot of king breaking water that I've seen on the tube. Bama blessed !!

  • @pathtozionpodcast
    @pathtozionpodcast Рік тому +1

    Our favorite video of yours thus far! Thank you for entertaining, *clean* content!

  • @com0ndo363
    @com0ndo363 Рік тому +17

    It’s a good day when Bama Saltwater uploads!

  • @budgregory8493
    @budgregory8493 Рік тому

    Great day on the water. Enjoyed your video all the way!!
    Thanks for sharing!

  • @lowki4320
    @lowki4320 Рік тому +1

    going fishing for the first time this summer tommorow in the kayaks. its crazy though how you are arleady nearly at 140k i remeber when you just started. you have gotten so big congreats man

  • @DavidWilliams-nw1ft
    @DavidWilliams-nw1ft Рік тому

    Blue Angels, stud fish, beautiful day on the water 🇺🇸🤟🏻 !

  • @theeverythingchannel69
    @theeverythingchannel69 Рік тому

    So happy when you post takes all boredom away

  • @stevenmcadams6621
    @stevenmcadams6621 Рік тому

    Heck yeah bro!Smokers …and even skied for you. Can’t beat a king. Awesome vid. 👍🏻🤙🏻

  • @thomasreed6409
    @thomasreed6409 Рік тому

    I love watching and learning ur techniques

  • @Reactionalz
    @Reactionalz Рік тому +7

    I swear, no one else makes as entertaining fishing content as you. That part of the video where the barracuda ate your Spanish mackerel was insane. Love the content, bro!

  • @Ananias03
    @Ananias03 Рік тому

    Mackerel is some fine eating grilled. Love the show as always.

  • @stevenreeves9903
    @stevenreeves9903 5 місяців тому

    That barracuda attack was bonkers. Really entertaining content dude. Subscribed!

  • @freetoplaypetsimxplayer
    @freetoplaypetsimxplayer Рік тому +3

    great vid man

  • @mikegurney9278
    @mikegurney9278 Рік тому

    thanks for sharing, I enjoy your videos. it's sit back and relax.

  • @dek1025
    @dek1025 Рік тому

    Another excellent video. Those Kings have some real gnarly teeth.

  • @jw427
    @jw427 Рік тому

    So very cool. Loved the show they put on.

  • @danmcalinden8728
    @danmcalinden8728 Рік тому +2

    What fun you have , I was checking out that reel ….. it must be electric coz I got a hell of a shock when I saw the price of it !!! That’s above my pay grade here in ireland !

    • @BamaSaltwater
      @BamaSaltwater  Рік тому +1

      It's definitely up there! I've had it since i got it as a gift while in the Army. THey're nice reels, last a lifetime, but 100% not necessary to get out and fish! We all have our hobbies we like haha! Kinda like Chevy vs Mercedes, they'll both get you where you need to go!

    • @danmcalinden8728
      @danmcalinden8728 Рік тому

      @@BamaSaltwater thank you for the reply , you definitely are living the dream though , the fishing you have right on your doorstep , and then to take a run out into the Gulf …unreal ! Keep sharing You’ve changed my mind to fish Alabama instead of Florida if I get the chance

  • @timtimtimmay4654
    @timtimtimmay4654 Рік тому

    Good pre work Friday video to get the day going

  • @Spencer-Still
    @Spencer-Still Рік тому +2

    Happy 4th of July thank you for your service sir! Love your videos! You are the solo goat of the gulf👑

  • @sadugas
    @sadugas Рік тому

    Love your dog too! So lets go fishing...

  • @thomascrawford114
    @thomascrawford114 Рік тому

    Great video as always!!! Keep up the good work!!! Tight Lines!!

  • @edwardlandry291
    @edwardlandry291 Рік тому

    Outstanding, to die for trip! Watching those runs by the motor makes me nervous! Thanx for taking us along!

    • @BamaSaltwater
      @BamaSaltwater  Рік тому

      Me toooo!! That's why i dip that rod haha! Thank you

  • @_sengjimmy
    @_sengjimmy Рік тому

    WOW! awesome work with that king mackerel 👏

  • @scottweidner1613
    @scottweidner1613 Рік тому

    Wow what a great morning of fishing👍👍 The jump that first king made was amazing!!!

  • @charlotteprewitt6328
    @charlotteprewitt6328 Рік тому

    That’s was so much fun. Can’t help but smile the whole time you’re reeling one in.

  • @GG-dx3bq
    @GG-dx3bq Рік тому

    Hey Bama, can't get enough of your videos, especially now. Coming to Gulf Shores with the fam in a couple of weeks ;getting excited. Was wondering if you could recommend someone for an offshore and inshore trip , we want to do both. Would love to catch Mahi and Flounder! Thanks!

    • @BamaSaltwater
      @BamaSaltwater  Рік тому

      Hit up Zekes Marina, tell them what you have in mind, and they'll hook you up! (not sponsored or affiliated)

    • @GG-dx3bq
      @GG-dx3bq Рік тому

      @@BamaSaltwater Thanks man! We will be there in 2 weeks, maybe I'll see you around.

  • @jenniferfarmer715
    @jenniferfarmer715 Рік тому

    I love watching you catch fish no matter what kind it is. But the king mackerel was epic. Wishing I was right there with you

  • @leroymorris6036
    @leroymorris6036 9 місяців тому

    thats one of my favorite videos you did...

  • @Patrick-yh5yd
    @Patrick-yh5yd Рік тому

    I like to cook Macheral filleted covered with Mayo and baked. Those new rods are only good if the guides do not come apart. Once a guide falls apart they end up for $1.00 at a yard sale.

  • @chackett99
    @chackett99 Рік тому

    Epic day. Those kings are so fun!

  • @Crash_Tv.
    @Crash_Tv. Рік тому

    That rod maneuver around the engine was pretty impressive

  • @davidfuentes7855
    @davidfuentes7855 Рік тому

    That was a great jump from the first fish. Good job bringing him in.

  • @erikjalefors9377
    @erikjalefors9377 Рік тому +8

    What a king !! Congrats!! So much fun to ride along with you out on the ocean !! 🎉

  • @CountryboyBOB
    @CountryboyBOB Рік тому

    Great video battling waves and fish!

  • @williammathews6603
    @williammathews6603 Рік тому

    awesome day an a load of info . one man show out in gulf in a low sided boat kinda risky but ya doit rite..goodluck an staysafe..

  • @mikecampingforfun5226
    @mikecampingforfun5226 Рік тому

    That was awesome Steve. Thank you for sharing

  • @pcs56
    @pcs56 Рік тому

    "Mercury Missile" LOL! Pretty appropriate!

  • @thedrdoug
    @thedrdoug Рік тому

    Sooo awesome!! Thanks for sharing.

  • @idratherbflyingthesaucer6270

    Man im sooo jealous!! Fish on' fellers thanks for the videos

  • @turkeybird7679
    @turkeybird7679 Рік тому +1

    Epic day of fishing for you brother.... congratulations on a hard fight and a well-deserved prize for your friends!!

  • @justinM88
    @justinM88 Рік тому

    It’s going to be a great Friday now bamasaltwater posted a video

  • @jimrasnick9326
    @jimrasnick9326 Рік тому

    Hey Bama
    Love your videos…. Keep ‘em comin

  • @ST-gh8zd
    @ST-gh8zd Рік тому

    Great video my man, thanks for sharing!

  • @JohnnyCuddles28
    @JohnnyCuddles28 Рік тому

    Woooooo!!!!!! That Kinggg!!!!

  • @corngirt_chronicles
    @corngirt_chronicles Рік тому

    Another Great Video. Thanks for the content 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

  • @unclee8936
    @unclee8936 Рік тому

    Awesome day! Just seeing the blue angels had to be worth the price of admission! I sure miss my days in Pensacola and Orange Beach getting to see them all the time.

  • @Felixthecoolguy821
    @Felixthecoolguy821 Рік тому +1

    Nice kingfish love the jets 👌

  • @mostaley5049
    @mostaley5049 Рік тому

    Cool man. Nice King fish. Love your content. 👏🎣

  • @garytallant3505
    @garytallant3505 Рік тому

    Thanks for your videos Stephen. I enjoy them so much that I’m watching while I’m bass fishing on my own lake. Congrats on that nice king.

  • @jimmybritt9537
    @jimmybritt9537 Рік тому

    Now that was fun to watch thank's 👍👍🇺🇸

  • @markcesena4670
    @markcesena4670 Рік тому

    Great video,great job Steven.

  • @GAbassmaster
    @GAbassmaster Рік тому +1

    Always a great video

  • @kennethjarrell2362
    @kennethjarrell2362 Рік тому

    That was fun. Great video.

  • @madsquirrelracing
    @madsquirrelracing Рік тому

    Dude, you are the man! I love your tips and tricks. Much respect!

  • @brysunghost7591
    @brysunghost7591 Рік тому

    Love your channel and the blue angel f18 was amazing

  • @ericlarson3629
    @ericlarson3629 Рік тому

    Huge King!! Awesome.

  • @davidchilders9472
    @davidchilders9472 Рік тому

    WOW, what a jump and fight! Great stuff!

  • @darrylstamper4582
    @darrylstamper4582 Рік тому

    Woww Awesome Catch Loved the way he jumped!!

  • @tonybeard5147
    @tonybeard5147 Рік тому

    You're the best Stephen!

  • @O_______________O
    @O_______________O Рік тому

    breakfast with bama saltwater is always good

  • @Chein0310
    @Chein0310 Рік тому +1

    Man I’m so jealous I really want to go fishing this summer btw happy July 4th

  • @sikksotoo
    @sikksotoo Рік тому

    Three great kings! Have a happy 4th!

  • @frankfountain5536
    @frankfountain5536 Рік тому +1

    Love the content keep it coming 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @booterbutler3693
    @booterbutler3693 Рік тому

    I just left Fort Morgan! I might have been looking at those rigs you were fishing under. Crazy.

  • @jhathorn3251
    @jhathorn3251 Рік тому

    Great video and great fish!! Stay safe out there in those conditions solo. I'd have to have a PFD on, in case of accidentally falling over trying to fight/gaff a fish in those rollers.

  • @MrBubajunk
    @MrBubajunk Рік тому

    Awesome Video Thank you for sharing !

  • @SKG1941
    @SKG1941 10 місяців тому

    Living the life brother.

  • @2299jsimon
    @2299jsimon Рік тому

    Back in the day, we used to get a big king out of Ft. pierce everytime the bait hit the water. Cross cut a steak with a big slice of Vidalia and lemon in a half inch of milk and butter. It don't get no better. "Course they're pretty good smoked also.

  • @zachoconnor12
    @zachoconnor12 Рік тому

    That was sick. Awesome video Stephen!

  • @philweinrich9552
    @philweinrich9552 Рік тому

    Great job on the monster king!

  • @chrisneill4765
    @chrisneill4765 Рік тому

    I've had the honor of working on NAS, and been up close to those incredible machines. Just awesome!

    • @BamaSaltwater
      @BamaSaltwater  Рік тому

      It's awesome for sure! I got to tour their hangar one time while in High School. Really neat being that up close to em

  • @cozydram1
    @cozydram1 Рік тому

    awesome fishing chap

  • @sandybarnett7502
    @sandybarnett7502 Рік тому

    Great king, love your videos

  • @JacobMoy-ij5om
    @JacobMoy-ij5om Рік тому

    Nice day fishing bro goid catching . Aloha from Hawaii Big island .

  • @ericgold3153
    @ericgold3153 Рік тому

    Good to see the rough day was worth it!

  • @gljay
    @gljay Рік тому

    You don't want to eat too much of those kings at a time. Heavy on the mercury, especially in the gulf. Lesser so in the Atlantic. They do make great smoked king fish dip.

  • @roypeavy3542
    @roypeavy3542 Рік тому

    Great catch . enjoy your 4th of July 🎉

  • @nathanleitz5060
    @nathanleitz5060 Рік тому

    Wow...what a day you had very cool you and the family have a great 4th and stay safe out there as always a great video

  • @gcrauwels941
    @gcrauwels941 Рік тому

    I sure could go for a smoked fish dip sandwich for lunch. Nice kings.👍