Fishing SUNKEN! REEFS in the GULF of MEXICO in a 17’ SKIFF

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  • Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
  • Join me as I take my 17' Skiff 8 miles in the Gulf of Mexico and fish for multiple species on these artificial reefs. I also show you how I prepare and cook my catch so you can do it too!
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    FISHING GEAR:
    LURE: Frisky Fins Pompano Jig
    BAIT: Squid Strips and Cut Cigar Minnows
    RIG: Knocker Rig with 1oz Egg Sinker
    HOOK: 1/0 Circle Hook
    LEADER: 15lb. Fluorocarbon
    LINE: 15lb. Braid
    ROD: 7' Medium Fast Action
    REEL: 2500 Size
    [Fishing Gulf of Mexico, Offshore, Nearshore, Beaches, Surf, Bays, Saltwater Canals, Rivers, Piers, Lagoons, Rigs, Reefs, Wrecks, Jetties in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan, Alabama Fly Fishing]
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 169

  • @JD-mv8tl
    @JD-mv8tl 2 роки тому +7

    Steve it would be nice to show all the cleaning of the fish. It’s Al hard to believe UA-cam has to be so sensitive. You are clearly educating people on a catch, clean, and cook video. Those of us not proficient in cleaning what like to see the entirety of the cleaning process. UA-cam needs to be more concerned with other crappie content on their platform rather then your educational videos

  • @davidwright9550
    @davidwright9550 2 роки тому +8

    Love your videos Brother. As a 62 year life-long resident of Mobile I have fished all over Mobile Bay, the rivers, and Dauphin Island, I have been going to Orange Beach & Gulf Shores for longer than I can remember, and have always had my boat ( 17ft Cape Horn ) with me. My fishing down there has been sporadic at best, but your videos this year have given me a completely new outlook on when we go in a few weeks. Thanks so much for sharing all that you do, and for all of the helpful tips. Plan on filling up the coolers this year, and a lot of C & R. Mostly thanks to you! Keep'em coming Brother!

  • @maddfishy1975
    @maddfishy1975 2 роки тому +11

    Another great video Stephen! That porgy looked pretty darn tasty to be honest! I really enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work. Peace and love from the UK

    • @BamaSaltwater
      @BamaSaltwater  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for the kind words! It was really good!

  • @budgregory8493
    @budgregory8493 2 роки тому +10

    From what you showed, the Gulf looked beautiful later in the day. One thing for sure, when snapper season opens you have your reefs marked. That was a nice snapper you released.
    The porgie looked really good.
    Always enjoy your videos, keep it up.
    Thanks

  • @edwardlandry291
    @edwardlandry291 2 роки тому +4

    One of your better vids! Thanx. One thought: Why do they keep the limit on overly-abundant triggerfish at only one per person? Joke is on us! You couldn’t overfish the stocks with only two per person any more than you could snapper. At over $4 per gallon for fuel the fish stocks are n no danger!

  • @ericakinley
    @ericakinley 2 роки тому +9

    I've been watching your channel for a while now and really missed the videos when you were gone for a couple of weeks. You've definitely become my favorite fishing channel on UA-cam. Thank you for keeping your videos focused on fishing and keeping them interesting! I'm looking forward to seeing if you start doing charters soon. We'd love to come down and fish with you!

  • @Pwnzistor
    @Pwnzistor 2 роки тому +4

    You pulling the balloon out of the Gulf made me really happy. Thank you for caring

  • @danlindey7368
    @danlindey7368 2 роки тому +3

    Not all party balloons end up in the Gulf. I pick up about a dozen every year here on the farm. Two so far this year.

    • @BamaSaltwater
      @BamaSaltwater  2 роки тому

      Yup! Just depends on that wind haha! I usually will pick up some fish under them in the summer, but right now. There’s not too many pelagics hanging around

  • @fishinfromscratch5484
    @fishinfromscratch5484 2 роки тому +6

    Gotta say, I'm really enjoying your content brother! I'm hopeful we have good conditions when we come down to Orange Beach in April because I'm REALLY wanting to do some offshore jigging.

    • @BamaSaltwater
      @BamaSaltwater  2 роки тому

      Thank you, I love jigging offshore! Especially for tuna and AJ's

  • @cjahlert
    @cjahlert 2 роки тому +5

    Looked like a beautiful and enjoyable day. Fish were definitely biting and it looked like the gulf calmed down a bit for the ride home.

    • @BamaSaltwater
      @BamaSaltwater  2 роки тому

      It was ! And yes, it laid down nicely !

  • @richardsqueeze
    @richardsqueeze 2 роки тому +2

    I'm pretty sure that was a chocolate chip party. Looked delicious either way.

  • @happymethehappyone8300
    @happymethehappyone8300 4 місяці тому +1

    There was every reason/chance for you to catch a bigger Triggerfish,, But when you threw that 1st one back,, For whatever reason,, I knew that you would regret it. 🐟

  • @ChewingToons
    @ChewingToons 2 роки тому +2

    Your fishing is very similar to mine, tackle wise too, tho mines in Texas. I take my Scout 195 Sportfisher out whether its hot or cold - and right now man its cold!! But great to just drop a bait down not knowing whats there and take home a nice sweet tasting fish. Lifes great!

  • @joelwcarter8058
    @joelwcarter8058 2 роки тому +1

    use a whole cigar miinow for bait sometime, u will catch bigger fish
    i would like eo see you catch some catfish

  • @maleitch
    @maleitch 2 роки тому +2

    Love your stuff, one of the best on here. Fun fact. When I was growing up on the Gulf Coast a triggerfish was considered a trash fish. Good times.

  • @williammathews6603
    @williammathews6603 2 роки тому +1

    uessir he aint no triggerfish but he will do,looked great an a well done vid..staysafe..

  • @ryanbrown3177
    @ryanbrown3177 2 роки тому +2

    Great Content as usual! Thank you for all you do Stephen. What do you think about the Spanish Run? About 3-4 more weeks? Nice Stud Snapper in your other video by the way.

  • @R0NE100
    @R0NE100 2 роки тому +2

    When you say you "can't keep snappers" in AL, do you mean you can't keep them at all, or is there a season for them??

    • @BamaSaltwater
      @BamaSaltwater  2 роки тому

      You can only keep Red Snapper in the season and it’s usually after Memorial Day !

    • @BamaSaltwater
      @BamaSaltwater  2 роки тому

      The other Snappers all have there respective size limits and most are open year round (I.e. Mangrove, Vermillion, etc. )

  • @thatsaltine7380
    @thatsaltine7380 2 роки тому +4

    Your literally living the dream bro again thank you for your service

    • @BamaSaltwater
      @BamaSaltwater  2 роки тому

      Definitely blessed for sure and it was an Honor

  • @davidandjewlstreasures1627
    @davidandjewlstreasures1627 2 роки тому +2

    Up here in rhode island we use fish called porgys and scup to cath big stripers but I can't wait till October when my wife and I move to Florida get in some Florida surf fishing also can't wait till next month to see your new pompano videos

    • @kirkdavis2881
      @kirkdavis2881 2 роки тому +1

      Most of the southern porgies are tastier than scup and can get larger.

  • @scottweidner1613
    @scottweidner1613 2 роки тому +1

    Fresh fish and Krispy Kremes how could you do any better👍👍!!!

  • @saltwateryankees2000
    @saltwateryankees2000 2 роки тому +3

    Sord knives are excellent filet knives. I have the 7”. Great video my man!

  • @prubly68
    @prubly68 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for explaining the name for the trigger fish. I've known about them for many years, but never knew why they had the name "trigger". I just made several assumptions over the years, and they were all wrong :) Thank you

    • @BamaSaltwater
      @BamaSaltwater  2 роки тому

      Anytime ! Everyone always points out the trigger but never says why haha, I just assumed , but it does make sense 🤙🏼🤙🏼

  • @gusstacy4303
    @gusstacy4303 2 роки тому +2

    Love your vids. We come down to orange beach pretty often and just about always catch stuff from the stuff and techniques you use. Keep up the good work.

  • @briangregory4687
    @briangregory4687 2 роки тому +3

    do you ever fish in Perdido Bay?

    • @bozander479
      @bozander479 2 роки тому

      Would love to see some videos up in the bay and Big Lagoon!

    • @BamaSaltwater
      @BamaSaltwater  2 роки тому

      A lot ! Whenever the wind isn't kicking haha

    • @briangregory4687
      @briangregory4687 2 роки тому

      @@BamaSaltwater I'll be there in July and would love to see some videos of what works in that area

  • @noam_tucci
    @noam_tucci 2 роки тому +1

    Yoo, love ur vids
    If u whant to catch a lot of trigger fish and bigger u should keep one in a hock or just a line in water, trigger fish do noises and call for help so more and bigger trigger fish come
    I'm from Portugal, here we do this trick and catch a lot of them

  • @CaptCollier
    @CaptCollier 2 роки тому +1

    Looed like the gulf slicked off for you as the day went on. Good video man

  • @Quigleyshorts.
    @Quigleyshorts. 2 роки тому +2

    Love your Style of fishing and how you present yourself you need to post more I have watched every single video of yours 🙂
    Love the fish videos keep them coming from your biggest fan in Australia 👍

  • @joelwcarter8058
    @joelwcarter8058 2 роки тому +1

    take your family fishing sometime

  • @joshmassey7566
    @joshmassey7566 2 роки тому +2

    Great video. That porgy looked really good. It is to bad the snapper are so heavily regulated, that big snapper would have been goooooood!! I have never had trigger fish. I am going to have to give it a try one day.

    • @BamaSaltwater
      @BamaSaltwater  2 роки тому

      It was really good for sure! And ikr, Snapper season is coming up. Triggers are very good. Delicate white meat. Pretty much anything that comes off of a reef tastes good (to an extent) haha

  • @Odin9Realms
    @Odin9Realms 2 роки тому +1

    As a diver, those Trigger Fish can be nasty critters, very territorial and will chase you away if you come into their area.

  • @DieselsandOutdoors
    @DieselsandOutdoors 2 роки тому +1

    I love catching trigger fish on light tackle

    • @BamaSaltwater
      @BamaSaltwater  2 роки тому

      I do too ! Makes it much more enjoyable

  • @robertrio632
    @robertrio632 2 роки тому +1

    Publix has red snapper fillet on sale this week for $24 a pound you threw back a lot of money

  • @michaelravelo542
    @michaelravelo542 2 роки тому +1

    i love fushing to

  • @chrisfultz1528
    @chrisfultz1528 2 роки тому +2

    Great video would love to live close enough to be able hook up to the boat and go out like that to fish. But being in Ky makes that impossible, love fishing the salty waters. 🎣🎣🎣

    • @BamaSaltwater
      @BamaSaltwater  2 роки тому +1

      We're blessed for sure!

    • @shaneleake5757
      @shaneleake5757 2 роки тому

      From Ky also. Just fished the ocean first time this week. Addicted

  • @dylanbrownfield1457
    @dylanbrownfield1457 Рік тому +1

    Just started saltwater fishing out of my kayak I really enjoy your videos.

  • @cyclonedronz7861
    @cyclonedronz7861 2 роки тому +1

    Got my shirt and a couple of your hand tied pompano jigs! Let’s go!!

  • @kimbersal1
    @kimbersal1 Рік тому +1

    I thank the lord for you and your chance and willingness to make such great videos

  • @dewaynemizzell7009
    @dewaynemizzell7009 2 роки тому +1

    Good stuff. God bless.

  • @aquamenadventures4382
    @aquamenadventures4382 2 роки тому +1

    All of the fishing you made today and now, you just have to EEEEET DA MEEEEET.

  • @shaneleake5757
    @shaneleake5757 2 роки тому +1

    Man I was just in gulf shores. My first time fishing the ocean. We got a guide to take us out. Started in Weeks Bay and went out into Secour Bay and fished oyster beds caught some trout then hit shore line off gasque. Caught my first red fish. 28”. Came home addicted subscribed to your channel. Would love to have met you

  • @stevehogan8829
    @stevehogan8829 2 роки тому +1

    It's a Porgy.

  • @derekcapps8969
    @derekcapps8969 Рік тому

    I was just telling a friend of mine here in Va, we are lucky with our grey triggerfish regulations (there are none-no closed seasons, no bag limit, no size limit) my son is a big fan of your channel. We’ll be down there for a few weeks Sept-Oct. we are bringing our 18ft Malco CC. Staying and docking at the Caribe Resort. Maybe we’ll see you out there. Fish on!

  • @majorrhodes2870
    @majorrhodes2870 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video keep up the great work to God be the glory AMEN!!!

  • @wessmith7461
    @wessmith7461 Рік тому

    Sord knives are nice and all but that's pretty pricey for a knife. Just saying. I would love one but my tackleshop fillet knife works pretty great.

  • @raubism
    @raubism 2 роки тому +1

    couldnt hardly fish a floating reef

    • @BamaSaltwater
      @BamaSaltwater  2 роки тому

      I beg to differ LOL Look up FADS hahaha.

  • @gulfbreezescapes4429
    @gulfbreezescapes4429 Рік тому

    Absolutely ridiculous to not show the full harvest process. I realize you are adhering to some delusional stance youtube has taken but those Peta crowd loons can click another video if they don’t like it. Civilizations as old as time have harvested animals for food. Crazy that even needs to be said. Keep up the fishing though bud… I enjoy the vids beyond this nonsense.

  • @eddiewallace5272
    @eddiewallace5272 2 роки тому +1

    Dang good video, love the information ✅💥✌️

  • @danie2u2
    @danie2u2 Рік тому

    I really like your page, but I clicked on your links but it doesn't take me to the page I wanted, Like saltwater shirts or frisky jigs. I also went to your site page and it doesn't list anything there either. I think you need to update your links. Also, how can I set up the frisky jig with a teaser that you showed in your video

  • @williammuzzey8404
    @williammuzzey8404 Рік тому

    Back in the '80s I was abandoned fisherman hired by captain and Cortez Florida and we got on top of those porgies and we caught hundreds of them porgy s are really good eating

  • @jeremybailey1673
    @jeremybailey1673 2 роки тому +2

    Great content as always. Any more Bama Saltwater single and double rigs coming to the website soon?

    • @BamaSaltwater
      @BamaSaltwater  2 роки тому

      Mostly trying to keep up in the stores! I have collaborated with Frisky Fins to make my custom rigs ! They're almost done and will be on the website

    • @jeremybailey1673
      @jeremybailey1673 2 роки тому +2

      @@BamaSaltwater Thanks for the info! Your rigs are the best I have ever used. Take care!

  • @kodeine9753
    @kodeine9753 Рік тому

    Started watching your videos recently bro. Love the Channel 🤟🏼

  • @jonellis2352
    @jonellis2352 2 роки тому

    Next time you do a whole fish on the coals, ie bbq, try basting with smooth apricot jam and real butter!!!

  • @janinedraper442
    @janinedraper442 2 роки тому +1

    I really enjoy your videos. I just discovered you and I like how informative your videos are. I feel like I'm right there. Please make more videos.
    Janine the laughing shark.

    • @BamaSaltwater
      @BamaSaltwater  2 роки тому

      Thank you for the kind comment. I'm blessed I can produce quality content !

  • @jcelcaballocaraballo5395
    @jcelcaballocaraballo5395 2 роки тому

    Porgies, Trigger and Vermillion are my target species most of the time. Excellent tasting and firm meat. 👌

  • @rockyclick371
    @rockyclick371 2 роки тому +1

    Keep making great vids my friend ! Enjoyed it !

  • @GAFisherman
    @GAFisherman 2 роки тому +1

    Great video. Glad the seas cooperated with you but sorry the trigger fish didn't. You made the fish look good. Thanks

    • @BamaSaltwater
      @BamaSaltwater  2 роки тому

      Thank you and Ikr. I should've kept the first keeper I had haha. It was tasty !

  • @mwgallotte1
    @mwgallotte1 2 роки тому

    Try covering that bad boy in Cavenders Greek seasoning. Game changer!

  • @johnbailey4628
    @johnbailey4628 2 роки тому +1

    Great video. Fish looked great. I'm envious!

    • @BamaSaltwater
      @BamaSaltwater  2 роки тому

      Thank you, it was really good and fresh

  • @armedmariner
    @armedmariner Рік тому

    Great video. Thanks. Loved watching. Time to go fishin

  • @jconodenkirk4820
    @jconodenkirk4820 Рік тому

    Can your gulf techniques also work in fresh water trout fishing?

  • @j.s.9960
    @j.s.9960 2 роки тому +1

    Videos are very therapeutic

  • @AlexGarcia-ew2fv
    @AlexGarcia-ew2fv 2 роки тому

    Lov 2 eat those Porgys.. fried with a cold corona.. that's some good eats

  • @razinoff
    @razinoff 2 роки тому +1

    Thats the type of video I like to watch. The mystery of what you'll hang into keeps you interested. Good job

    • @BamaSaltwater
      @BamaSaltwater  2 роки тому

      Thank you, I love it so much. That's what keeps me going back, because like you said, you never know what ya gonna get haha.

  • @averymclaurin9607
    @averymclaurin9607 Рік тому

    Next time you catch a trigger fish, put a carrot in its mouth lol
    To show it like if it was a finger

  • @hubertwalters6345
    @hubertwalters6345 2 роки тому +1

    Yes alabama has a season as does trigger fish

  • @timburton1812
    @timburton1812 2 роки тому +1

    You’re starving me!!!

  • @brianlb78
    @brianlb78 11 місяців тому

    What was the teaser you had on it? Also don't you have lane snapper or red grouper up there?

  • @billbryce5937
    @billbryce5937 2 роки тому

    We use anchovies in California in the river in here in Antioch CA

  • @electricaf365
    @electricaf365 Рік тому

    I’m gonna try one of those St Croix rods, you seem to like them

  • @min9min9
    @min9min9 2 роки тому

    Any issues launching the boat by your self?

  • @timrichards4236
    @timrichards4236 Рік тому

    Thank you bama god bless you be safe my friend

  • @Servant_of_Christ
    @Servant_of_Christ 2 роки тому +1

    Good channel I like the small boat and the simple fishing, subbing to this!

  • @BManTyler
    @BManTyler 2 роки тому

    We always fished at night to avoid the triggerfish

  • @pamdimitrio4972
    @pamdimitrio4972 Рік тому

    Thank you for for thanking God for the day.

  • @jessetadlock4818
    @jessetadlock4818 2 роки тому +1

    The donuts go great with baked Porky!!! lol

  • @RustyReels
    @RustyReels 2 роки тому +1

    Looks good man

  • @jacobchandler3443
    @jacobchandler3443 2 роки тому +1

    Good video. I was sure hoping to see that pig red snapper you posted on ig.

  • @thunderbirdone8126
    @thunderbirdone8126 Рік тому

    Olive oil is not fairly healthy it is very healthy

  • @thefisher6273
    @thefisher6273 Рік тому

    Can you show us how to tie a loop knot sometime? Love the videos.

  • @Pancakedawgz
    @Pancakedawgz 2 роки тому

    Porgy are DELICIOUS!

  • @orenharris3375
    @orenharris3375 2 роки тому +1

    I ordered some of your rigs going to test them out Friday , can’t wait

  • @truss2005
    @truss2005 2 роки тому

    I’ll keep a porgie all day!! Great eating.

  • @Rubiquebe
    @Rubiquebe 2 роки тому

    I love your video’s by the way!!

  • @sirgaberson
    @sirgaberson 2 роки тому +1

    This video was awesome 👏

  • @darrellbrock4788
    @darrellbrock4788 2 роки тому

    Did you forget about the squid?

  • @saidazan72
    @saidazan72 Рік тому

    I like every single your videos sir 👍👍

  • @kennethlocke4213
    @kennethlocke4213 2 роки тому

    There is a certain food "sexy" to a whole head on fish. The same concept as a "cave man cooked" tomahawk steak on a open 🔥. Same food erotic thing,doing it the "old way."

    • @BamaSaltwater
      @BamaSaltwater  2 роки тому

      I agree! It seems to hold in more Flavor

  • @cartbuilder6179
    @cartbuilder6179 Рік тому

    You did the right thing on the triggerfish brother. Keep making videos and I'll keep watching them.

  • @anthonybogdanic3785
    @anthonybogdanic3785 2 роки тому

    and here I am eating tator tots smh...

  • @rickemily7075
    @rickemily7075 2 роки тому

    I would love to have a knife and the hat.

  • @Marcanym
    @Marcanym Рік тому

    That balloon is a keeper!

  • @poindxtr2000
    @poindxtr2000 Рік тому

    You did what you should have and will always be rewarded at a later time. That trigger will get bigger and you'll know where he stays for the next year

  • @awexpat8943
    @awexpat8943 2 роки тому +1

    When you say offshore reef, what do you mean exactly? What kind of structure is it? An oyster reef? Shipwreck? State-made concrete? Maybe you don't want to give away too much, but I'd be interested.

    • @BamaSaltwater
      @BamaSaltwater  2 роки тому

      Most of these reefs I fish are public concrete/steel pyramid clusters the state puts out! But there are some pretty cool things out there in the Gulf including decommissioned M60 Army Tanks, Sunken Ships, train cars, bridges, pipes, etc.

    • @awexpat8943
      @awexpat8943 2 роки тому

      @@BamaSaltwater Roger that. Yeah, it's the same along the MS coast. MS DMR puts out a map with reef locations and types for folks. Guess it's the same for y'all over there. Catch 'em up!

    • @jacobblades2728
      @jacobblades2728 2 роки тому

      @@awexpat8943 AL has us beat. They've built far more reefs than MS but we're catching up!!

    • @awexpat8943
      @awexpat8943 2 роки тому

      @@jacobblades2728 They've got us beat for water quality too. If you look at a chart, their beach is essentially the same water that we've got off of our barrier islands (Ship, Cat). Lucky suckers... Guess that's why they can surf fish for Pompano and the like. Oh well, hey, still, no shortage of Specks, Reds and Sheep's Head in MS waters. And about a billion blue crabs. We'll keep eating. Catch 'em up!

  • @chriswhalen71
    @chriswhalen71 2 роки тому

    man that looked tasty!

  • @ZedakaiAgale
    @ZedakaiAgale 6 місяців тому

    I love your videos

  • @allenandmain
    @allenandmain Рік тому

    Great show thanks

  • @respect-vw6mw
    @respect-vw6mw 2 роки тому +1

    Isn’t God just good 👍🏼

  • @steveguyett384
    @steveguyett384 2 роки тому

    Use. Squid

  • @rwcox8666
    @rwcox8666 2 роки тому +1

    where can i find a chart with fishing spots marked on it.

    • @BamaSaltwater
      @BamaSaltwater  2 роки тому

      I purchased a Garmin with the Blue Chart Coastal, which has all of the public spots. But there are different Chip Cards you can purchase. I believe the Navionics app has some charts as well.

    • @rwcox8666
      @rwcox8666 2 роки тому

      @@BamaSaltwater thank you