Sight Fishing for Ghosts of the Flats - Florida Keys Fishing Experience Day 3

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  • @nickbaer6584
    @nickbaer6584 Před 3 lety +103

    Did anyone else cheer out when Rich yelled "it's a bone"? I haven't been this excited about a bone since prom night 20 years ago, awesome catch Rich!!!

  • @copeman5902
    @copeman5902 Před 3 lety +64

    Listen man, I don't know if a lot of people appreciate what you do, but I sure do. A lot of folks don't realize how freaking tough it is to fly to another part of a country you know very little about and just take a kayak and not only fish in an unfamiliar area, but actually catch fish that you've never fished for before. I have a lot of respect for you man and your dedication to fishing. Keep it up man, so much fun as a floridian to watch a fellow angler have so much fun in our area

    • @FishAholicTV
      @FishAholicTV  Před 3 lety +9

      Thanks Colby, reading this this morning put a smile on my face. I like when you guys give me great feedback like this! Tight Lines! 🤙🏻

    • @blairs6664
      @blairs6664 Před měsícem

      I'm going for a honeymoon to the keys and am taking my paddle boards and some poles. This is super helpful, thanks!

  • @joejoerobinson8724
    @joejoerobinson8724 Před 3 lety +62

    Catching that bonefish really lifted your spirits, It’s funny how you can be dead tired after hours of not catching anything, but as soon as you catch one fish it gives you the ultimate boost

    • @steveg8322
      @steveg8322 Před 3 lety +5

      I swear the the fish does it on purpose. Let me give this Jasper a thrill,the shmuck has been out here all damn day.

    • @FishAholicTV
      @FishAholicTV  Před 3 lety +6

      For sure I was so down and out in my mind.

  • @jerseyshorefishing6847
    @jerseyshorefishing6847 Před 3 lety +32

    These videos are so beautifully produced. Good job man

    • @FishAholicTV
      @FishAholicTV  Před 3 lety

      Thanks so much! Means a lot when guys tell me this! Tight Lines!

  • @KHKH-zp7cq
    @KHKH-zp7cq Před 3 lety +6

    Thank you for your polite choices for words and exclamations. It really enhances the experience for us viewers.

  • @syedmehdi47
    @syedmehdi47 Před 3 lety +4

    It’s like I went fishing with u.. I was there fishing .. that’s how I felt watching this ., thank you 🙏🏻

  • @sandreoni1
    @sandreoni1 Před 3 lety +2

    Awesome catch, great video...as usual, Thanks for sharing your adventures Rich.

  • @horscategorie
    @horscategorie Před 3 lety

    The holy grail - Finding them is hard; Not spooking them is just as difficult... Poling the flats - paradise.

  • @tenkarapondfishing4611
    @tenkarapondfishing4611 Před 3 lety +2

    Congratulations! Absolutely amazing how a fish the dimensions of an average rainbow trout has that sort of strength and stamina.

  • @WoodenBoatGuy
    @WoodenBoatGuy Před 3 lety +1

    I know that launch spot!! Pretty sure that road was built for the smugglers to move "product" back in the 70s and 80s. Couldn't be more in the middle of no where. There's a deep channel just off that launch that I keep meaning to fish but haven't gotten to yet.

  • @sunfishdinner
    @sunfishdinner Před 2 lety

    The flats of Florida is honest to goodness one of the most beautiful areas I have ever laid eyes on. Always a treat when you can do some fishing around there, and a blessing when it's in your back yard!

  • @joejoerobinson8724
    @joejoerobinson8724 Před 3 lety +2

    Dropping that good stuff in the morning

  • @ADVENTURESOFBZ
    @ADVENTURESOFBZ Před 3 lety +2

    The excitement is palpable!!!! I'm literally pumping my fist for you man!!! I have the same dream!! I've lived in gulf coast florida for 13 years and never been to the keys but that's gonna change in the coming months. Especially now lol. Good shit my dog💪🤟👊

  • @marcdemichele3799
    @marcdemichele3799 Před 2 lety +1

    So stoked for you!! I lived in Islamorada for 3.5 yrs and worked those waters via kayak for all of them. I caught Snook, Tarpon and Permit, but can honestly say, don't know if I EVER even saw a Bone. I tried hard to scout them, but never had success. Seeing you achieve what I KNOW is SOOO DIFFICULT made my day!! I was as excited as you were. Nice WORK!!! Thanks for bringing back that feeling. Cheers!!

  • @gdifiore997
    @gdifiore997 Před 3 lety

    Rich, you are awesome! Your enthusiasm is infectious....keep it up man ! Come back to Jersey soon.

  • @bradwadefishtx
    @bradwadefishtx Před 3 lety +1

    Congratulations Rich! That's a huge feather in the cap.

  • @cinderellie9583
    @cinderellie9583 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful scenery! Congratulations on the bonefish! Not a bad way to spend a day!! 💖💖

  • @johnsamothrakis4621
    @johnsamothrakis4621 Před 3 lety

    Great seeing how excited you got , when you realized it was a Bone Fish , Awesome job my friend

  • @Jakew01
    @Jakew01 Před 3 lety +7

    The production and editing is amazing on this series

  • @pokeymon3243
    @pokeymon3243 Před 3 lety +3

    i just started watching this guy and I already love him

    • @FishAholicTV
      @FishAholicTV  Před 3 lety

      Haha welcome to the fishaholic Fam 🤙🏻

  • @ADVENTURESOFBZ
    @ADVENTURESOFBZ Před 3 lety +2

    Damn Rich does a great job!!! Love the quality. Quality of content, quality in language, quality in location. Just damn good content. Every time!!!

    • @FishAholicTV
      @FishAholicTV  Před 3 lety

      Hey Brian thanks!! Glad to know you enjoyed 🤙🏻

  • @michaelhatfull3305
    @michaelhatfull3305 Před 3 lety

    I’ve been watching this whole series. Great videos man. Appreciate the work. For that I have subscribed and can’t wait for more content

  • @jamesmartin5639
    @jamesmartin5639 Před 3 lety

    Love this series, so many cool fish, good job

  • @TheAutisticAngler
    @TheAutisticAngler Před 2 lety

    Congratulations Rich

  • @simonemidy4259
    @simonemidy4259 Před 3 lety

    Rich, very happy for ya catching your first Bone Fish. Well done.

  • @cj16snook64
    @cj16snook64 Před 3 lety

    Truely incredible video

  • @michaelcohen2345
    @michaelcohen2345 Před 3 lety

    Congrats Rich!

  • @dannystump4466
    @dannystump4466 Před 3 lety

    Another awesome video brother. You have a good life. I Can't wait to fish the keys. Keep up the good work and God bless you!

  • @JerzyAnt609
    @JerzyAnt609 Před 3 lety

    Happy for you rich you really do deserve it

  • @FloridaBoyGrizz
    @FloridaBoyGrizz Před 3 lety

    Just something so satisfying about catching the fish you were going after that’s awesome man!!

  • @RABassin
    @RABassin Před 3 lety +1

    Sweet love this series. Can’t wait to watch this one.

    • @FishAholicTV
      @FishAholicTV  Před 3 lety

      Glad to hear! Hope you enjoyed this one 🤙🏻

  • @craigkatzenmiller2776
    @craigkatzenmiller2776 Před 3 lety +1

    Epic moment. Congrats on your first bonefish.

  • @txaquatics3065
    @txaquatics3065 Před 3 lety

    Awesome man!

  • @billreid4597
    @billreid4597 Před 2 lety

    lol AWESOME Rich! Happy for you bud. Cross that one off, nice job. Beautiful fish!!

  • @ThePeebsb
    @ThePeebsb Před 3 lety

    Brill super excited nailing the bonefish 😃

  • @outasightgear
    @outasightgear Před 2 lety

    Love these Keys fishing videos!! Thanks!!

  • @johnlaubach1129
    @johnlaubach1129 Před 3 lety

    Awesome man! Great video as always!

  • @bmak8980
    @bmak8980 Před 3 lety

    Congrats on your first bonefish hopefully many more to come.

  • @gregoryburris6374
    @gregoryburris6374 Před 3 lety

    Hell yes....Congrats

  • @Redcrown48
    @Redcrown48 Před 3 lety

    I remember watching wide world of sports growing up and bonefish were the #1 fish to catch , congrats.

  • @maxmishuk7812
    @maxmishuk7812 Před 3 lety

    You can't go wrong with fishing in florida, I love living here in florida it is such an awesome beautiful place

  • @ralphperez2931
    @ralphperez2931 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations on that bucket list catch of your first ever Bone Fish!! Your reaction was palpable!! Respect!!

    • @FishAholicTV
      @FishAholicTV  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks Ralph!!! It was an amazing rush to catch that little bonefish!

  • @JMGZ8
    @JMGZ8 Před 3 lety

    Awesome!

  • @timconnors3211
    @timconnors3211 Před 3 lety

    teddy ballgame would be proud of you catching that 1st bonefish! great video rich, really awesome adventure, looking forward to the next installment. stay safe.

  • @MakeTimeForFishing
    @MakeTimeForFishing Před 3 lety

    Way to stick it out man that's awesome! Bonefish is such an epic catch especially when you're out there just figuring it out for yourself. Great work!

  • @jamesflynn263
    @jamesflynn263 Před 3 lety

    Rich, congrats on the bonefish! Great video as always.

  • @robertchaney7766
    @robertchaney7766 Před 3 lety +1

    Haven't heard "boo-yaa"" in a long time!! Loma!! Congrats on the bucket list fish! 👍

    • @FishAholicTV
      @FishAholicTV  Před 3 lety

      Haha thanks Robert!! Hopefully a lot more boo yahs to come 😆

  • @John-uq6yq
    @John-uq6yq Před 2 měsíci

    I've never caught a bonefish either, but I was excited as you watching you catch it! I know what my next fishing trips gonna be and where! Nice job!

  • @TROC4343
    @TROC4343 Před 3 lety +17

    Driving a Forerunner and operating a Drone at the same time. As Impressive as dodging a Bull Shark😉

    • @FishAholicTV
      @FishAholicTV  Před 3 lety +3

      Haha 😆 there’s a follow function that locks on to the object that being the car. So then I just basically drive and the drone flys itself 🤷🏻‍♂️. It’s so cool

    • @jordancreel22
      @jordancreel22 Před 3 lety

      What kind of drone is it?

  • @Nautilus17
    @Nautilus17 Před 3 lety

    That was great. Congrats

  • @PeterRanieriII
    @PeterRanieriII Před 3 lety

    Congrats man, that’s a real accomplishment, we’ll done 👏👏

  • @oVisionaire
    @oVisionaire Před 3 lety

    I remember growing up ... I used to watch the Walker's Cay Chronicles on the weekends. Bonefish became my 'grail' fish. It seemed like such an amazing adventure out on the flats. I haven't even gotten through your video yet, but I knew the word 'bonefish' was going to come out of your mouth before you said it. Glad you're chasing down that experience. I'll watch the rest of the video now. ;)

  • @joemurray9196
    @joemurray9196 Před 3 lety

    That looks like my first kayak fishing spot of the keys about 10 years ago! BigTorch? Got lit up by sea lice wading the flats!!! Any day in the Keys is a great day! Great video...as always!

  • @anthonyvespia6662
    @anthonyvespia6662 Před rokem

    They camouflage themselves from predators, in those sand and grassy spots, that match their skin. But they do feed on the white sand spots on the flats. They're so beautiful!! 🌊🎣 🛶

  • @bflewis9713
    @bflewis9713 Před 3 lety +49

    Did anyone else read “a few hours later” with the French Spongebob accent? Lol

    • @FishAholicTV
      @FishAholicTV  Před 3 lety +8

      I think I voiced the French spongebob accent when I typed it lol 😂

    • @adamlynch7005
      @adamlynch7005 Před 3 lety +3

      So happy I wasn't the only one.

  • @tollesbury1
    @tollesbury1 Před 3 lety

    BOOM. Awesome. Well done.

  • @outasightgear
    @outasightgear Před 2 lety

    I miss fishing the keys. Thanks for posting!!

  • @ogersteiner
    @ogersteiner Před 3 lety

    2 years I am moving down to Homestead, FL and spending my time in the Keys...Busking play guitar and singing..and on my off days kayak fishing for bone fish. I can't wait. Congrats on the 1st Bone it is beautiful.

  • @toddpainter3721
    @toddpainter3721 Před 3 lety

    Way to go man,such a cool strong fish.

  • @TomMendoladrums
    @TomMendoladrums Před 3 lety

    Congratulations!

  • @STILLPHENOM
    @STILLPHENOM Před 3 lety

    Wow, those are some pretty pretty waters... Great videos man!!!

  • @dillonfishing
    @dillonfishing Před 3 lety

    Sweet man! Glad you connected!

  • @KCsniper79
    @KCsniper79 Před 3 lety

    The infamous bone fish they do have a nice tug to em, beautiful species...🤙🏼🤙🏼

  • @50shadesofblue24
    @50shadesofblue24 Před 3 lety

    Nice work man. Glad you found what you were looking for

  • @dmac9065
    @dmac9065 Před 3 lety +1

    Love you’re vids absolute 🔥

  • @decoeric
    @decoeric Před 2 lety

    I caught my first Bonefish in Belize on a flyrod... I still remember how that little fish fought! Nice work!

  • @wjstewdog
    @wjstewdog Před 3 lety

    Great job !!

  • @andrewnahmias42
    @andrewnahmias42 Před 3 lety

    Way to go buddy! Still on my list 😃

  • @johnwalters3598
    @johnwalters3598 Před 3 lety

    congratulations on the bone fish i can see why so many fish for them great fighter....I also loved watching the spanish fly it was a great show

  • @Blowrods
    @Blowrods Před 3 lety

    Congratulations.

  • @johnbrown5870
    @johnbrown5870 Před 3 lety

    Wow. Awesome bone. That was actually a pretty big one! Great job.

  • @adamsmith3996
    @adamsmith3996 Před 3 lety

    Mission accomplished ! Great job bud ! Many years ago I caught an 8 lb. Bone on a Mitchell 300 blind casting. Had to chase it so I didnt get spooled.

  • @zdk13
    @zdk13 Před 3 lety

    It’s always that one catch that makes the entire day

  • @TY_RANTS
    @TY_RANTS Před 3 lety

    Bro I felt good just watching you catch that nice work man 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

  • @djfliproc
    @djfliproc Před 3 lety

    Another epic video! This officially kicks off spring...Sweet Tea Crew 😎

    • @FishAholicTV
      @FishAholicTV  Před 3 lety

      Thanks!! Spring is finally here! I’m excited 😁

  • @DonnyBerger
    @DonnyBerger Před 3 lety

    Congrats!! great job man!!

  • @FishiganMilligan
    @FishiganMilligan Před 3 lety

    unreal man... awesome catch! Definitely on the bucket list is one of the bones...

  • @ericwikander3192
    @ericwikander3192 Před 3 lety

    That was sweet!!! Nice first bone.

  • @PeaceIsBetter
    @PeaceIsBetter Před 3 lety

    As someone who always used the double uni knot I appreciated your take on the albright knot. I need these tips and am not afraid to change. Please continue to let us know what you're doing and why. Thanks.

  • @BCOutdoors95
    @BCOutdoors95 Před 3 lety

    Love it

  • @plentymangoes1231
    @plentymangoes1231 Před 3 lety +3

    Congrats on your first bonefish. Thanks for taking us along with you on this trip. My dad took me bonefishing many years ago, with a friend of his who was a guide. You have to sneak up on them, watching for their flash of silver just out of the surface of the water. What a thrill, right?

    • @FishAholicTV
      @FishAholicTV  Před 3 lety

      Thanks!! Yeah I saw no flashes while out there or any signs of bonefish. Definitely had a little luck but I’ll take it haha. Amazing thrill!!

  • @e4t662
    @e4t662 Před 3 lety

    Living the dream my man.

  • @davidjohnson6747
    @davidjohnson6747 Před 3 lety

    Great video man! Enjoyed it very much and that Bone Fish won you another subscriber!

  • @brianh5652
    @brianh5652 Před 3 lety

    Nice job Rich!!

  • @fredguajardo3784
    @fredguajardo3784 Před 3 lety

    Great vid the bonefish fight was killer

  • @tonyaction5284
    @tonyaction5284 Před 3 lety

    YOU DA MAAAAN!!!!!! Finally caught the bone fish!!!!!👍🏼🙏🏽💪🏼

  • @edspillman892
    @edspillman892 Před 3 lety

    Very cool

  • @jacknewman45
    @jacknewman45 Před 3 lety

    Great looking rod. Interested in hearing more about it

  • @irietropicals4255
    @irietropicals4255 Před 3 lety

    Nooice!! Good footage brotha!

  • @kornflem
    @kornflem Před 3 lety

    Congrats rich

  • @Michael-vn2jj
    @Michael-vn2jj Před rokem

    New to your channel but just moved back to FL and plan to start kayak fishing again. (Going out tomorrow in Sarasota area)
    Really enjoying watching your videos, top notch quality man. Subscribed and will be watching much more of your channel. Thanks for making your content

  • @dewevemc1
    @dewevemc1 Před 3 lety

    Great content ty for the entertainment

  • @Justatoy26
    @Justatoy26 Před 2 lety

    A tip I learned from a guide down in Islamorada is that you aren’t actually looking for the bonefish; you’ll never see the actual fish. You are looking for the shadow on the bottom. Sight fishing for bones is primarily done on a slick calm day with little glare on the water, yet enough sun to cast shadows. The best way he put it to me is “remember this, the first time you actually see the fish is when he’s at the boat. You will not see him in the water; you’ll only see the shadow on the bottom.” And he also mentioned mud clouds on the flats. That’s actually how I caught my first bone. We were poling the flat and came up on a mud cloud. I just blind casted right into the middle of it & hooked/landed a bone. Best. Fight. Ever. So much power packed into a small fish.

    • @ayo9057
      @ayo9057 Před 6 měsíci

      Or you can throw out some chum and watch them come down the flat…

    • @Justatoy26
      @Justatoy26 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@ayo9057 Yes you could. But sight fishing by poling a flat is meant to add the reward & satisfaction of the catch. Anyone can just throw chum in the water; only a few can actually catch them by sneaking onto a school & finessing them to bite without spooking them.

  • @Domvav1215
    @Domvav1215 Před 3 lety

    Great job man!!

  • @lucasmetzger247
    @lucasmetzger247 Před 3 lety

    Really great first bone fish!!! They fight like Hell!

  • @droid9879
    @droid9879 Před 2 lety

    Just popped up on my feed awesome video bro 😎

  • @brucec8348
    @brucec8348 Před rokem

    My favorite fishing in FL. Kayak and some beautiful flats. Bone PB is ~13 lbs at Tea Table Key on a live shrimp. 45 minute fight that exposed the spool core several times.

  • @fishingwithohdad
    @fishingwithohdad Před 3 lety

    Great video series. Stay safe with those sharks.

  • @davewylie654
    @davewylie654 Před 2 lety

    Congrats brother nothing easy about catching them.. They fight extremely hard for their size. Now for the real ghost the permit much much more difficult.. They are the most frustrating and most rewarding fish you will ever catch on the flats. Pretty work man

  • @chuckbixler3570
    @chuckbixler3570 Před 3 lety

    Just got my new Fishaholic hoodie on Friday. Can't wait to break it in.

    • @FishAholicTV
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      Haha nice Chuck!! Thanks for supporting the channel. I hope it serves you well!!