Kayak Fishing Midbay Bridge Choctawhatchee Bay | Big Redfish and Black Drum

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  • Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
  • I installed a new fish finder so I hit the water to test it out. Check out my previous video on the how-to for install. Went out for a couple of hours to see what I could find and it paid off.
    Rod: 7' Medium Heavy Fast St Croix Mojo Inshore
    Reel: Daiwa BG4000
    Main Line: 20 lb Sufix 832 Braid - Coastal Came
    Leader: 40 lb and 30 lb Ande Mono
    Lure: 3" and 4" Zman Diezel Minnow - Pearl
    Jighead: 3/8 oz Zman Headlockz TT

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  • @lsufan861
    @lsufan861 Рік тому +1

    Nice! Thanks for sharing what your using. Lots of guys won’t say, like they don’t want you catching but want you to watch their videos.

    • @oafishing
      @oafishing  Рік тому

      Thank you! I want the channel to be educational but yet entertaining. For people to learn from my experiences. I remember my struggle when I was new to this so I figured I can share what I've learned over the years and hopefully it helps others.

  • @JoeBucherVideo
    @JoeBucherVideo 3 роки тому +2

    Man oh man Big O, those bridge piling battles are intense!

    • @oafishing
      @oafishing  3 роки тому

      That's what keeps me going back! Gets my blood pumping!

  • @CoastalHighCountry
    @CoastalHighCountry 3 роки тому +1

    It's always a good day when you post a new video. I love watching. Gotta hit that bridge next time I get a chance.

    • @oafishing
      @oafishing  3 роки тому

      Thanks for the support! I’ll try and keep up with the videos. Yes you do. Can’t say that the bite will be hot but it only take one big bite to make it a great day.

  • @AnglingSpiders
    @AnglingSpiders 3 роки тому +1

    Man, nice and calm out there. Beauty fish followed by an even better one. Well done.

    • @oafishing
      @oafishing  3 роки тому

      It was supposed to be a bit choppy, but I’m glad it wasn’t. It was a solid day for sure. Thanks!

  • @theelevatedangler862
    @theelevatedangler862 3 роки тому +1

    Some nice fish man. Nice job!!!!

  • @VitaminDeeTV
    @VitaminDeeTV 3 роки тому +1

    A New Player has entered the lobby! Haha
    Cool video, brother. Got out there and got on some tuggers!
    Keep it up!
    -D

    • @oafishing
      @oafishing  3 роки тому

      Thanks bro! I'll keep at it!

  • @robarcher3892
    @robarcher3892 3 роки тому +1

    Good job. Those were some monsters.

    • @oafishing
      @oafishing  3 роки тому

      Thanks man! They keep me going back!

  • @xRamZx
    @xRamZx 3 роки тому +1

    Damn guy, you found the beasts! 😎🤙🏼

  • @FishfearmeStudios
    @FishfearmeStudios 3 роки тому +1

    Not bad for a couple hours. Crazy fight in that kayak with reds.

    • @oafishing
      @oafishing  3 роки тому

      I love fighting these fish from the kayak. definitely a challenge so close to the structure.

  • @DiscWrangler1
    @DiscWrangler1 3 роки тому +1

    very nice Red!

  • @rogerbarrios8614
    @rogerbarrios8614 3 роки тому +1

    Great fish!!! Thanks for sharing.

    • @oafishing
      @oafishing  3 роки тому

      Thanks for checking the video out!

  • @RageToDeath
    @RageToDeath 3 роки тому +1

    I live in freeport so it's a quick drive for me and my wife.. all I've been catching from the bridge dock is catfish.

    • @oafishing
      @oafishing  3 роки тому +1

      The catfish are such a pain. I do drive out to Freeport every now and then. I like fishing that 331 area.

    • @RageToDeath
      @RageToDeath 3 роки тому

      @@oafishing the choctawhatchee river! What do you suggest as far as avoiding the catfish? I'm sure it's easier being out on the kayak with fish finder so if you have any tips I'd appreciate it. This weekend is looking good for fishing

    • @oafishing
      @oafishing  3 роки тому +1

      @@RageToDeath If you're using bait, go with live or fresh dead bait. I would say avoid the bottom but that's where your drum are gonna be. I'm a lure guy and that has helped me reduce the amount of catfish I catch. Also, yes being in the kayak makes it easier. Don't be too discouraged with catfish in the area sometimes. I have caught catfish on one cast and the next cast a redfish, just gotta weed through them sometimes.

  • @Fishn_shi
    @Fishn_shi Рік тому +1

    Love the content my parents just bought a beach house down there in Santa Rosa so I’m going to get to fish this bay

    • @oafishing
      @oafishing  Рік тому

      I'm glad you love the content! That's awesome about the house! Hopefully you can get on some good fish.

  • @seaspearit17
    @seaspearit17 3 роки тому +1

    Dope video ye I spearfish the bridge and I've been seeing lots of black drum and red fish but every now and then I see a tarpon.

    • @oafishing
      @oafishing  3 роки тому

      Awesome! Gonna keep hitting that bridge then. Tarpon is on my bucket list so I’ll keep at it.

  • @alabamafloats
    @alabamafloats 3 роки тому +2

    Right on, dude! Catching some hogs!

    • @oafishing
      @oafishing  3 роки тому

      That bridge seems to always hold at least one or two that are willing to bite.

  • @thebarefootfisherman8897
    @thebarefootfisherman8897 3 роки тому +1

    Love fishing that bridge

    • @oafishing
      @oafishing  3 роки тому

      This bridge can hold some good fish sometimes. I noticed you commented on one of my other vids, I got the notification but the comment doesn't pop up in the comments section. I'll check your vids out and see what you got.

  • @i.p.outdoors3825
    @i.p.outdoors3825 2 місяці тому +1

    another great fishing day! what flavor of Procure were you using?

    • @oafishing
      @oafishing  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you! I use the menhaden flavor.

  • @efxanim8tor
    @efxanim8tor 3 роки тому +1

    Great action! - curious what kind of scent are you lubing the lures up with? And are you mainly marking water depth near bridge pilings or also looking for structure near bridge etc.? Thanks.

    • @oafishing
      @oafishing  3 роки тому

      Thanks! I use the Procure Menhaden scent. I mainly mark water depth and any fish cruising by. There are a couple of spots along the bridge that do have structure, but I mainly focus on the pilings and any fish I'm marking. Even without a fish finder you can fish along the pilings and have some luck.

  • @FaithNFishing
    @FaithNFishing 3 роки тому +1

    Some monsters out that way! Nice work!! Do you think side scan would make much of a difference on the fish finder?

    • @oafishing
      @oafishing  3 роки тому +1

      That bridge definitely holds them. From what I've seen and read it looks like side scan can be super helpful. You may be passing fish that are on the sides and never know unless you have that side scan. I personally just don't want to deal with a transducer sticking out below the hull of my kayak.

    • @FaithNFishing
      @FaithNFishing 3 роки тому +1

      @@oafishing seeing that Navarre Kayak has a scupper hole mount for old Town bigwater that mounts them flush. Going to look at that avenue.

    • @oafishing
      @oafishing  3 роки тому +1

      @@FaithNFishing That sounds pretty legit.

  • @theoffdayangler8508
    @theoffdayangler8508 3 роки тому +1

    You and that bridge man! Now you're just cheating! Lol nice catches.

    • @oafishing
      @oafishing  3 роки тому

      It's like that bridge keeps calling me back and I can't resist when I'm catching jumbos lol. Thanks man!

  • @ericamanthey79
    @ericamanthey79 3 роки тому +1

    do you have any tips for me to catch fish in the choctahawchee bay

    • @ericamanthey79
      @ericamanthey79 3 роки тому

      Ans also.Is their requierments i need to fish on my pedal kayack.Im 13.Would i need a liscense

    • @oafishing
      @oafishing  3 роки тому

      It just depends on the areas you intend to fish and if you're fishing with bait or artificial lures. Shoot me a message on Instagram @oa_fishing_ and I can provide some info. No additional requirements for fishing out of a kayak other than a fishing license if you are 16 years of age or older. If you intend to fish reefs in the gulf you'll need to add the State Reef Angler to your license which is free.

    • @ericamanthey79
      @ericamanthey79 3 роки тому

      @@oafishing ok thank you so much i will shoot you a message on instagram on my dads accont cause i dont have instagram

  • @ericamanthey79
    @ericamanthey79 3 роки тому +1

    where do you launch?

  • @clarkthomas6952
    @clarkthomas6952 3 роки тому +1

    how far and which side of the bridge

    • @oafishing
      @oafishing  3 роки тому

      I’ll find them between 10-22ft of water close to the structure. I mainly fish the north side of the bridge. I’ll jig around each piling for several minutes, if I don’t get a bit I move to the next one. If I start marking fish I’ll drop a lure. I don’t have a specific spot where they consistently bite. I figure if I jig around each piling I’m bound to get a bite.

    • @clarkthomas6952
      @clarkthomas6952 3 роки тому +1

      @@oafishing sick thanks i’ll have to make it out there to try

    • @oafishing
      @oafishing  3 роки тому

      @@clarkthomas6952 When you do...Good luck!