Bush League Fishing in the Chassahowitzka NWR Florida

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  • čas přidán 6. 02. 2020
  • Headed back to the Chassahowitzka NWR in Florida to flip Mirrodine suspending twitch baits and soft plastic paddletails rigged weedless. Had some good water to run around in so I was running a lot of back country creeks checking out a lot of spots!! The bite was reel good with catches of Redfish, Speckled Trout and Snook ....So hop aboard and take a boat ride to the Refuge on the Gulf Coast of Florida!!

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  • @ifishcatfish
    @ifishcatfish Před 4 lety +3

    Beautiful scenery every time. I would tske my wife some of these..

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      i_fish....Thanks Victor!! The Refuge is a reel wilderness....I never get tired of traveling to the middle of nowhere!! The tides are tough right now so my trips are few up north and my offshore trips are reel long so when the weather and tides are right I'm off to the Refuge...Have a good weekend!!

  • @casualcarolinafishing5835

    I was like, Bush League Fishing? What in the world has Wes got himself into now? Well, now I get it.😂😂👍💯

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety +1

      Casual Carolina Fishing....Thanks Bill!! I try to figure up a Hook if during my travels something is different....So in this case most of the big fish were heading for the Bushes....LOL....Have a great week!!

  • @FatBellyFishing
    @FatBellyFishing Před 4 lety +1

    That’s definitely my favorite intro with all the birds

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Fatbelly Fishing.....Thanks!! This Mangrove Island in the Middle of Pine Island Bay started because of all the sand that has accumulated there and it's a favorite resting area especially for cormorants plus it's right on my route into the Refuge ..So I don't mind waking them up on my travels!!

  • @YourNextCast
    @YourNextCast Před 4 lety +1

    'One of the bush boys'...my favorite line in the video. You hold those bulls in that light perfectly. They shine like gold. Nice trout too. You did an awesome intro by the way. Can't beat that view.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      YourNextCast....Thanks Titus!! Seems like all the locals wanted to bury up....especially Mr. Snook which I figured I was going to lose!! With a concentration of Tannic in the water the skin pigmentation has that Bronzze Quality and I like to chase the birds off Nickel Island which I pass by in my travels north....Enjoy your week!!

  • @TWOWHEELFIX
    @TWOWHEELFIX Před 4 lety +2

    Opening scene was amazing Wes. Some great fish, some gotten easier than others. Another top day on the water 🎣👍🍻

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety +1

      TWO WHEEL FIX.....Thanks Stevie!! I like to dive bomb the Cormorants and Egrets early on this Island....LOL!! Great weather has a lot to do with my chances of snagging some decent fish in the Refuge....This day was certainly a Good Time!!

  • @FloridaEastCoastSurfFishing

    Awesome intro into the bird island! 🎣🐟😎👍 Redfish 4/3 spotter got your drag hummin', love that sound … lip lock on the topwater, fangers trout, that Snook wanted to tangle up in the Mangroves but you pulled him out!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      FloridaEastCoast SurfFishing....Thanks!! I like to keep the Egrets and Cormorants on their toes since this is my exact route to the Refuge....That Island Bird Central!! It was a good day up north when I can snagg a Slamm....The Reds in the bushes weren't a biggie but when Mr. Linesider hits the Mangroves I'm figuring another trip to the tackle store....LOL!!

  • @1Cast1Fish
    @1Cast1Fish Před 4 lety +2

    That beginning looked epic....almost like discovery channel style man

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      1Cast 1Fish....Thanks!! I'm sure by now the Egrets and Cormorants are sick of me chasing them off the island early in the morning... but the place looks like there's to many of the locals stacked up on top of each other!!

  • @SolasComposer
    @SolasComposer Před 3 lety +1

    Absolutely stunning scenery in this as always where you fish Wes ❤️, love the reflection of the sun off of the water.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 3 lety

      Solas.....Thanks You and me both!! It's hard to beat the scenery and the great fishing!!

  • @CruzesLouisianaOutdoors
    @CruzesLouisianaOutdoors Před 4 lety +1

    Dude that morning sun reflecting off the water was magical! Some nice fish too brother...loved it!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Cruze's Louisiana Outdoors....Thanks!! I'm on the water to catch the early bite....and with few exceptions seem to have my best days when flippin' the skinny water....Glad you dropped by!!

  • @JETTIEROCKSFISHINGwithMIKED

    You cant complain about that day one bit..nice catches brother... Beautiful color on those reds

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      JETTIE ROCKS FISHING with Mike D....Thanks Mike!! With big water I can really move around in the bushes so nothing is inaccessible and when I can manage a Slam on different plastic now that's a reel good day...Have a great weekend!!

  • @rachelarmela
    @rachelarmela Před 4 lety +1

    🙂 here I hop aboard again lol
    It's always so beautiful and very relaxing. Thanks for sharing .👌🏼
    🐾🐺

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety +1

      Lone Wolf....Thanks!! The Refuge is so large I never know where I might find the bite and the scenery is always exceptional....Enjoy your Sunday!!

  • @TheeOwlQueen
    @TheeOwlQueen Před 4 lety +1

    I can't believe the amount of fish you caught Wes and some of them were quite beautiful! It was lovely to go on this fishing tour with you, I've been apartment bound going on week 2 now. I wish you a lovely week my friend.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Heather Thee Owl Queen - Owl documentaries....Thanks!! When I moved to Florida it took me about 5 years to figure where I was going to permanently live since I worked most of the state. During those 5 years I got to test the waters so to speak and Bayport became my home. I'm just a few miles from 25 miles of remote refuge and I can haul my boats anywhere in the state and be comfortable fishing anywhere either inshore or offshore plus Florida is known for it's great weather!!

  • @cypresslos
    @cypresslos Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome video as always Capt. Lovelace!! That was a big ol bulldog for sure! I also was saying with you how lucky it was that Snook ain’t done cut you off, but then again that fish is messing with the great Capt. Wes Lovelace!! Really enjoyed this one !! 🔥🔥🔥🎣🎣🎣🎣💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      c_los fishing....Thanks!! Finally starting to get some decent water and weather and the fish have been responding to the various plastic I've been flippin'....Great way to start off 2020!!

  • @theamazingwillywank
    @theamazingwillywank Před 4 lety +1

    My gosh you find the prettiest skies at this hour.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      A**holes Watching Movies....Thanks!! Living and fishing on the Gulf the skies change a lot during the day depending on the fronts that ride from West to East across the state!!

  • @GoMidwestFishing
    @GoMidwestFishing Před 4 lety +1

    Great opening scene with all the birds flying out front. That was a real nice snook too.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety +1

      Go Midwest Fishing....Thanks Rande!! I'm sure all those Egrets and Cormorants wood like for me to quit buggin' them early in the morning....but I just can't resist...LOL!! I managed to get one up on Mr. Snook...usually when they get in the Mangroves it means a trip to the tackle store for replacement plastic...LOL...Have a good one!!

  • @TechQuarks
    @TechQuarks Před 4 lety +2

    Wow, awesome to watch, many thanks! Outstanding video.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Tech Quarks....Thanks!! 25 miles of back country wilderness and a reel good bite really provide for a great time in the Refuge...Have a great week!!

  • @BBQPITDOG
    @BBQPITDOG Před 4 lety +2

    Sure was a nice morning out there Wes! Those were some beauties in the bush!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      BBQ PIT DOG.....Thanks!! Plenty of water and a light breeze...Lots of spots to check to get the drag screaming!!

  • @GoTrails
    @GoTrails Před 4 lety +2

    Nice place for fishing, Thanks for posting!!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      GoTrails....Thanks!! Always good to get up in the Refuge and play in the back country.....Have a great weekend!!

  • @truenorthangler
    @truenorthangler Před 4 lety +1

    Those snook and redfish really made it difficult for you to land them. You were lucky to get her out of those mangroves. They know where to go when they are hooked. Awesome bright morning, cloudy afternoon. Good day Wes. 👍
    Adrian

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      True North Angler....Thanks Adrian!! Anytime the critters start exploring the Mangrove Jungle I see dollar signs or should I say the lack of....LOL!! When you have this much remote opportunity with no people interference every trip in the Refuge is special....Have a great weekend!!

  • @MooMooOutdoors
    @MooMooOutdoors Před 4 lety +2

    Nice save on that big snooky. Nice slam day.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      MooMoo Outdoors....Thanks!! Normally Snook are notorious for heading for cover so when that Honker got in the Mangroves I'm thinkin' back to the Tackle store....I was happy with the save because it was the only Linesider I saw that day!!

  • @davestredulinsky
    @davestredulinsky Před 4 lety +1

    A great video of your fishing expedition. Loved seeing all the birds exiting the small island as you approached. What a lovely morning with calm reflections on the water. A pretty good day of fishing with the exception of the entanglements from which you managed to escape. Thanks for sharing.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Dave Stredulinsky....Thanks!! If you were to ask the Cormorants and Egrets on Nickle Island they'd say they would wish that boater wood quit waking them up so early....LOL!! The fishing has been great here lately but when the locals start into the Mangrove Jungle I see 10 dollar bills disappearing at the local tackle store....LOL....Have a great weekend!!

  • @RandolphRelicRecovery
    @RandolphRelicRecovery Před 4 lety +4

    Ole snook did everything he could to get away. Sometimes things are just meant to be👍

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Randolph Relic Recovery....Thanks!! When Mr. Snook heads for the Mangroves a lot of times it's game over and back to Precision Tackle for more plastic....Caught a break on this visit to the Refuge!!

  • @Realwobbler
    @Realwobbler Před 4 lety +1

    Nice catches Wes, the bite was great! Amazing to see all the birds on the way to your spot and a nice dolphin to end up with! 👍

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Realwobbler....Thanks!! I had a big tide so running all over was easy....All I have to do is find the bite in my travels!! If I can film the Dolphin or Manatees they will make it to the video....Have a nice week!!

  • @SouthAustraliaChillin
    @SouthAustraliaChillin Před 4 lety +2

    Awesome video Wes! So relaxing to watch🤘🇦🇺

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      SouthAustraliaChillin....Thanks!! Managed to retrieve all the hookups on this trip....When that Snook hit the bushes I figured I'm out 10 bucks!!

  • @walleyebass
    @walleyebass Před 4 lety +1

    Wow what a day of catching. big old snook in the bushes!!!!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety +1

      walleye bass....Thanks!! Lots of nice fish scattered all around as usual....When Mr. Snook headed into the Mangroves I figured I wood be out 10 bucks and making a pit stop at the tackle store....LOL!!

  • @HankPretz
    @HankPretz Před 4 lety +1

    That’s what you call working for your fish. Great job getting them out of those mangroves and grass. Great ending for the video.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Hank Pretz Kayak Fishing....Thanks Hank!! The grass doesn't bother me that much but when they head into the Mangrove Jungle I'm thinking Game Over....Back to buy more Plastic....LOL...Glad you could drop by Hank!!

  • @dennisressel13
    @dennisressel13 Před 4 lety +1

    You really put it on that back country slam..... that snook almost got you!!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Dennis Ressel....Thanks Buddy!! Knot a bad day at all in the bushes....it was great to get the Slam...I thought Mr. Snook was going to relieve me of my 10 dollar plug...Have a great weekend!!

  • @jessestanfield-brokencurlo1448

    Well done Wes! those fish know what they are doing around the mangroves.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Jesse Stanfield - Broken Curl Outdoors.....Thanks!! I know that all to well when it comes to making a trip to the tackle shop....I was reel lucky with Mr. Snook....He got so tangled up I was able to out maneuver his hindparts and save myself 10 bucks....LOL....Have a good one!!

  • @BigBoss-kb2yh
    @BigBoss-kb2yh Před 4 lety +1

    Рыбалка. Красота. Красавчик умеешь отдыхать душою

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Arman Kuralov....Thanks....It's a great way to spend your time enjoying the outdoors!!

  • @SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing

    Nice inshore slam Wes... That snook had you wrapped up good. Great fishing vid as usual... Tight lines

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety +1

      South Florida Saltwater Fishing....Thanks!! The tides up here have been so bad this winter with no water so most of my time on the water has been offshore and Grouper season is closed till June so when there's any water at all I'm in the Refuge!! For once Mr. Snook didn't send me to the tackle store for some more plastic....Have a great weekend!!

  • @libmananchannel
    @libmananchannel Před 4 lety +1

    Nice fishing video! Very nice fish! Great view! I enjoyed it very much! Thank you my friend!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Libmanan Channel....Thanks!! I had a Slam of a day in the Refuge on this trip....I had to chase the bite but that's nothing new and I did manage some nice fish...Have a good weekend!!

  • @xandersadventures7527
    @xandersadventures7527 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow! I'm not a fisherwoman so I'm surprised how much I enjoyed you catching those fish! I really like that you do catch and release. So peaceful, gave me a zen feeling. I see, and chat with, people fishing nearly everywhere Xander and I adventure. They are usually very nice peeps. I was just at the Chassahowitzka WMA earlier this week to check out Buford Springs. It was beautiful. Aren't we lucky to have such a wonderful playground to explore in our own backyard! Wishing you a happy day and much fun catching those fish.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety +1

      Xander's Adventures....Thanks!! All of my trips on the Skinny Water are C/R....I catch plenty of Offshore species such as Grouper, Snapper and Dolphin that I don't need anymore fillets...I kind of have the motto that a Fish is too valuable to catch only once!! The Chazz has a lot of water activities and it's usually knot all that crowded....I know how lucky I am because I spend the majority of my time in the Refuge....Have a great weekend!!

    • @xandersadventures7527
      @xandersadventures7527 Před 4 lety

      @@WesLovelace Wishing you a greyt weekend as well.🙂

  • @mykoreandreams7636
    @mykoreandreams7636 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow, huge red fish at 8.45! Your place is always amazed me and a lot of fish my friend Wes

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      My Korean DreamS....Thanks Rob!! With 25 miles of remote Gulf Coastline and over 34,000 acres it's my fishing paradise!!

  • @ChrisContra
    @ChrisContra Před 4 lety +1

    Always great to watch you out there Wes! Looked like a good day of fishing, nice variety of catches!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Chris Contra....Thanks!! When you live in FLA the weather and being on the water is what it's all about for me....Have a great weekend!!

  • @HLRJaysteeMoore416
    @HLRJaysteeMoore416 Před 4 lety +2

    Bang Bang 💥💥
    TGIF it's Friday friend 1❤️ from Toronto 🇨🇦 jaystee was just here Showing support good morning

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      HLRJaystee Moore....Thanks!! It's great to be staring at the Weekend....It's a lot warmer here in FLA and the fish are Hongry!!

  • @fishingwithfredo2639
    @fishingwithfredo2639 Před 4 lety +1

    Really loved this video Buddy👍👍👍👍👍 those were some really beautiful fish and that's what I love about saltwater fishing you never know what you're going to catch😁😁😁😁 footage of the Dolphin too👌👌👌👌😁😁😁😁😁🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety +1

      Fishing with Fredo....Thanks!! Fisnally got some big water so I did the Tour of the Refuge flippin' for the locals and managed to find a Slam cruising the creeks....The Dolphin was a bonus....These critters seem to follow me around...Have a great week!!

  • @OspreyMomma
    @OspreyMomma Před 4 lety +1

    👍🤚Wes you really did find some good calm nice lil fishing spots. Nice fishing with you friend. Have a good weekend take care 💕

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Osprey Momma....Thanks!! When I can get some decent water and a moving tide there are a lot of spots available to me to catch some nice fish!!

  • @BlaneysChannel
    @BlaneysChannel Před 4 lety +1

    If those fish ever start talking back you will never get off of the water. LOL. Entertaining video. Great day out.😀

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Blaney's Channel....Thanks!! If the locals ever start listening and talking back then folks will know that I hired professional fish actors to get the results.....LOL....Catch you on the flip!!

  • @johnotooledoggames2336
    @johnotooledoggames2336 Před 4 lety +2

    Beautiful fishing 🎣 very good 👍

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety +1

      John O toole dog games.....Thanks!! With a lot of water to work with I can try a lot of spots that can hold fish....Appreciate you stopping by!!

  • @f.acatfish9077
    @f.acatfish9077 Před 4 lety +2

    This Was Awesome! I Like That What You Said, I Catch You Later 👍👍

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety +1

      F.A Catfishing....Thanks!! Hopefully some of my releases will come back to hook up and say hello....LOL!!

  • @FishingWithBottles
    @FishingWithBottles Před 4 lety +1

    Solid day!! Nice mix of species!! Love those reds! That snook tangled you up pretty good, but you still got em!! Great work!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety +1

      Fishing With Bottles....Thanks!! Water has been an issue here lately because I need decent tides to roam around up there!! The fish are there but the possibility of destroying my lower unit has limited my fishing!! I do know that when Mr. Snook decides to get in the Mangroves it usually means a ride to the tackle shop for more plastic....I'm 10 bucks richer this this go round....LOL!!

  • @dmdfishin
    @dmdfishin Před 4 lety +1

    Man this next 4 years need to hurry and fly by so we can move down Florida lol, this way I won't have to be jealous of you Wes. Snook, trout, ladyfish and reds, looks like you had a sweet mixed bag of a day. Awesome video and fish Wes.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Desmond FishingReefing....Thanks!! I've been down here over 25 years & I'm enjoying warm weather and a state that's still considered the Fishing Capital of the World....When you get down bring lots of money and I'll help you spend it in preparation of all things Scaly....LOL!!

  • @user-im4os2jw7c
    @user-im4os2jw7c Před 4 lety +1

    Wow such fun fishing day ! Big liked new friend stay connected 👍🏼🔔❤️, wish you a wonderful day!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      LifeColor....Thanks!! The Refuge has a lot to offer in the way of scenery and fishing...Have a great week!!

  • @TanyaLDelaVida
    @TanyaLDelaVida Před 4 lety +1

    Hi my friend. Excellent fishing video. Big lk . Have a nice weekend.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Tanya L - From Life....Thanks!! The Refuge is a huge wilderness and it's a lot of fun running all the different creeks and catching the locals.....Have a wonderful weekend!!

  • @dogismyco-pirate
    @dogismyco-pirate Před 4 lety +1

    Nice man! That's a fatty red that took ya into the brushes!!! Ah the Bush league some days the critters just head for cover! Keep up the good work my friend and best of luck to you and yours cheers Nathan

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Dog is my co-pirate. Relic hunting Montana....Thanks Nathan!! It's such a pleasure to have such a wonderful resource close to the house!! I thought I was going to lose that Snook when he headed for the Mangroves....I got reel lucky to get the plastic back...Have a great weekend!!

  • @HouArtFishing
    @HouArtFishing Před 4 lety +1

    You had a nice day. A lot of beautiful fish you caught. Keep them videos coming. Love watching your videos.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety +1

      HouArtFishing.....Thanks!! The Tides have been tough this winter and I need plenty of water to run around in that mine field up north but I've been managing some decent fish when I can get up there....Have a great weekend!!

    • @HouArtFishing
      @HouArtFishing Před 4 lety

      @@WesLovelace Same here with the tide. I went last week where I usually fish in the marsh, it was nothing but mud.

  • @HEAVENGLAMOUR
    @HEAVENGLAMOUR Před 4 lety +1

    Wonderful fishing thank you friend

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      LIFE GLAMOUR....Thanks!! A reel good day in the Refuge catching a 3 species slam!!

  • @BilLVeR
    @BilLVeR Před 4 lety +1

    Great fishing my good friend 👍
    Have a beautiful weekend.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety +1

      BilLVeR Daily getaways....Thanks!! A reel good day in the Refuge especially when I manage a 3 species Slam on plastic!!

  • @SerghP
    @SerghP Před 4 lety +1

    *Hello! 👋Very interesting your video👏👌my friend!🤝Nice fishing🔴💯 Like👍*

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Sergh P....Thanks!! Appreciate you checking out a day of fishing in the Wildlife Refuge here in Florida!!

  • @gamecamwildlife9158
    @gamecamwildlife9158 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow, what an awesome video. Looks like a lot of fun for sure. Nice big red and that snook was a bush fighter. lol Thanks!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety +1

      Game Cam Wildlife Recon.....Thanks Jerome!! A decent day in the back country but when Mr. Snook took off for the bushes I was expecting to make a trip to the tackle shop for some more plastic....LOL....Enjoy your weekend!!

  • @flavorsome8925
    @flavorsome8925 Před 4 lety +1

    Love fishing thank you for this video my friend and stay connected enjoy your fishing

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Flavorsome!....Thanks!! Lots of room to run around in Refuge looking for and enjoying the bite!!

  • @Vincentdonnelly5158
    @Vincentdonnelly5158 Před 4 lety +1

    WOW lucky man. What a morning.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety +1

      Vincent Donnelly....Thanks!! I had a big tide which allows me a lot of access to the back country and the fish have been fairly active with the cooler weather!!

  • @VideoProduction100
    @VideoProduction100 Před 4 lety +1

    Beautiful location my friend! Very cool video! 👍 Have a nice week

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Drone Production....Thanks!! With 25 miles of coastal wilderness the scenery is spectacular in all directions....Enjoy your week!!

  • @JoseManuelHiniesto
    @JoseManuelHiniesto Před 4 lety +1

    That fishing place is magnificent for bird watching. I loved your fish catch, had a great day of fishing?

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Jose Manuel Hiniesto....Thanks!! Yessir.....The Refuge is a huge area full of Avian Activity everywhere you look!! The bite has picked up with better weather and better tides....Enjoy your week!!

  • @jakewkayakfishing8457
    @jakewkayakfishing8457 Před 4 lety +1

    That was some pretty water. The bigger red and the snook were chunks! 👍Nice slam

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      JakeW YakAngler....Thanks!! This time of year with the cooler water temps the skinny water and the offshore Gulf really clears up!! Nothing like a couple of Honkers to make things interesting and when Mr. Snook heads for the Mangroves all bets are off trying to get him out of the jungle!!

  • @dennisressel13
    @dennisressel13 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice fish on the mirrodine in the back country!!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 3 lety

      Dennis Ressel....Thanks!! Gotta get back in the back country to get results like this!!

  • @OFFFishing
    @OFFFishing Před 4 lety +1

    Another fine day on the water👍👍

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety +1

      OFF Fishing....Thanks!! When other people are having a tough time around here I'm just plugging away either in the Bushes or Offshore....Enjoy the weekend!!

  • @BlackWolfStudio
    @BlackWolfStudio Před 4 lety +1

    Nice Video my friend, liked to support you!!👍👍👊👊

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      BlackWolf Studio....Thanks!! Appreciate you dropping a comment....Have a great week!!

  • @PITDAWG1977
    @PITDAWG1977 Před 4 lety +1

    Great vid they definitely put you to work lol. Haven’t had much luck on top waters there past few weeks but they are definitely tearing up the dines keep up the good work Wes

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety +1

      PITDAWG1977 1977....Thanks Carlos!! I'm getting in there when I've got the water and that's been reel hard lately...I caught/released some big Grouper in 42 ft a few weeks ago and I'm going in the Refuge with Shrimps next time I've got the water....Have a great weekend!!

  • @WaynJul
    @WaynJul Před 4 lety +1

    Nice bronze color. Nice save on the snook. Got your lure back also. Plenty of redfish.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Wayn Jul....Thanks!! The Tannic Water that comes from the swamp plays a huge role in highlighting the Bronzze color on Mr. Red!! Mr. Snook got himself so tangled up it allowed me to save 10 bucks and get some decent footage because normally when he gets in the bushes it's game over and it's back to the tackle shop!!

  • @mariannecanoofficial
    @mariannecanoofficial Před 4 lety +1

    the place is beautiful and perfect weather for fishing

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Marianne Cano OFFICial....Thanks!! A great warm weather day and big water allowed me to flip in a lot of different locations with very good results.....Have a great weekend!!

  • @MudDuckFishing
    @MudDuckFishing Před 4 lety +1

    Fish were making you work for it. That was a nice snook, sure wish we had them up here. 👍🎣

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Mud Duck Fishing....Thanks!! The grass isn't so bad and on occasions the Reds head for the weeds...But when Mr. Snook heads for the Mangroves there's a good chance I'll be making a trip to the tackle store at 10 bucks a pop....LOL!! We're lucky down here to have Snook but they don't like reel cold water and shut down when it goes below 70 degrees!!

    • @MudDuckFishing
      @MudDuckFishing Před 4 lety

      Wes Lovelace I kinda been out of the loop and fishing from my dock and getting real nice trout. Haven’t been in the yak or boat for over a month. Starting to warm up again and if the winds can stay out of the 20+ range I’m gonna get out there more consistently again.

  • @EviPolarBearNora
    @EviPolarBearNora Před 4 lety +1

    Wow, you drive the boat so fast ........ a fun trip as always !
    Hope, you enjoyed ........

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Evi....Thanks!! Actually I'm traveling about 20 mph which still allows me to steer and still be in control!! Glad you could stop by....Have a great week!!

  • @huydacho1109
    @huydacho1109 Před 4 lety +1

    2:38 got ya.
    Awesome Video clip.
    A big like from Australia.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Huy Ho MELBOURNE....Thanks!! Appreciate you dropping a comment from Down Under!!

  • @RKJFishing
    @RKJFishing Před 4 lety +1

    The Chassahowitzka always treats you well Wes. Or maybe you just know it like the back of your hand. Either way, very nicely done mate, especially that huge snook you pulled out where you could see the bottom

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      RKJ Fishing....Thanks Rohan!! When you've been running around the Refuge for over 20 years and continually look for additional places that might produce you build quite a lot of potential places to flip baits!! I got reel lucky with Mr. Snook....Usually when they get into the Mangrove Jungle it's game over and I'm out 10 bucks!!

  • @costiniucmircea
    @costiniucmircea Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for sharing.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Mircea Costiniuc....Thanks!! Appreciate you stopping by and taking a trip to the Refuge

  • @sarahmaefamilylife132
    @sarahmaefamilylife132 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow beautiful view, looks like fun, enjoyed watching, joined you, stay connected

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      SarahMae Family Life....Thanks!! The Refuge is a limited access area along the Florida Gulf Coast and there's lots to see and numerous fishing possibilities!!

  • @SenjaAldee
    @SenjaAldee Před 4 lety +1

    look those birds flying low .. and nice day fro fishing

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Senja Aldee....Thanks!! I bug those birds on each trip to the Refuge because the Island is my direct route up north!!

  • @outandaboutoutdoorswithron278

    Pretty nice day of fishing at least you didn't loose any in the bushes. And you got a nice slam but there were a few nbushes and dirt banks envolved lol great trip back in the refuge

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety +1

      OUT AND ABOUT OUTDOORS WITH RON AND FRIENDS....Thanks!! When the weather is calm like it was every detail is highlighted when filming. When the fish bury up in the chord grass getting them out is pretty easy...But when they get in those Mangroves your chances of extraction are knot very good....With that Snook I was lucky that I didn't need to take a trip to the Tackle store....LOL!!

    • @outandaboutoutdoorswithron278
      @outandaboutoutdoorswithron278 Před 4 lety

      Indeed

  • @MiaRodas
    @MiaRodas Před 4 lety +1

    that's a really awesome view and i like it fully watched

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Joylandz travel....Thanks!! Big water allows me to move around the Refuge easily and when doing so sometimes puts me on the fish....Have a great week!!

  • @KostasGertzos
    @KostasGertzos Před 4 lety +1

    Great scenery in the begining. Nice job.Greetings

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety +1

      Kostas Gertzos....Thanks!! When the weather is calm like it was and the water crystal....Running around a 25 mile wilderness is worth the trip!!

  • @rogerjones1628
    @rogerjones1628 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow nice trip in a beautiful place 👍👍

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety +1

      Roger Jones....Thanks!! Here lately it's been a struggle fighting non existent daytime high tides...So when the weather and tides are right I'm up the coast running the hundreds of back water creeks chasing the Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Snook bite.....Sea Ya!!

    • @rogerjones1628
      @rogerjones1628 Před 4 lety

      @@WesLovelace I live a few miles north of Wilmington NC and the cold has me shut down, caught a had full of rat reds last sat in 33 deg temps... It was fun for those few bites but Im waiting on the warm up to get back on the water.... Tight lines

  • @pweimer47
    @pweimer47 Před 4 lety +1

    Another great video Wes, thank you for sharing!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Fl Kayak'n....Thanks!! When I've got all the water I can try anywhere up there....The more I flipp the better chance I have of snagging a Slam in the Refuge!!

  • @manumerino
    @manumerino Před 4 lety +1

    Very interesting video
    Have a great weekend

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      The wonderful world of mycology....Thanks!! Seems like all the bif fish that day wanted to hang out in the bushes.....But at least I got all my plastic back....LOL....Enjoy your weekend!!

  • @jcdesignsandboat-works8290

    Gotta love the Nature coast! 👍👍

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety +1

      James Curry Designs and Boatworks....Thanks James!! Moving to Bayport just off the Weeki Wachee River years ago was probably one of the best moves I've ever made!! With the close proximity to the Refuge and because it's limited access I get 25 miles of back country to myself most of the time....Appreciate you stopping by!!

    • @jcdesignsandboat-works8290
      @jcdesignsandboat-works8290 Před 4 lety

      Wes Lovelace it is a beautiful place! You bet, cool channel!

  • @SK_CrappieCatching
    @SK_CrappieCatching Před 4 lety +1

    LOL....I was wondering where that title came from...... Back in my salty days in the winter for a good big trout topwater bite I'd pop that topwater bait and let it set and set and repeat.... When they would hit it it would be an explosion...... Only good those lady fish are good for its shark bait.....LOL Good snook and yeap you're lucky to get that one.... color makes a difference for all species..... at times.....You got an a good bite and a good variety of fish even though there water temps were cold...... Stay At'um......

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety +1

      SK's CRAPPIE Catchin Adventures.....Thanks!! This time of year the big Trout are usually here but knot this winter...lots of dinks!! Ladies work well on Grouper but I don't bother with storing bait....Pay the money and save the time and hassle!! When Mr. Snook heads for the Mangroves you've got a reel good chance of buying a new plastic....I got reel lucky because he got so tangled up there was no room to maneuver....Have a great week SK!!

  • @LIFESOUL
    @LIFESOUL Před 4 lety +1

    I love fishing, welcome to you

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      LIFE SOUL....Thanks!! Yessir....Fishing is the one hobby that has stuck with me all my life....I just love being on the water!!

  • @AllenOxendine
    @AllenOxendine Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing.. Watching and Supporting with Full View and Like.. I need to go fishing lol

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Allen Oxendine....Thanks!! I've got so much coastal territory to fish I can never tell what or where I might manage to catch....You should give the fish a try!!

  • @SaltyStrikes
    @SaltyStrikes Před 4 lety +1

    ... ya’ll sure have some puuurdy Redfish in the SW. bushes aren’t making it easy on ya 😖, great vid 👍

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety +1

      Salty Strikes....Thanks!! The Tannic stained water spilling from the swamp really colors the pigmentation!! Anytime the fish start exploring the Mangrove Jungle I start seeing dollar signs or maybe the loss of cash....LOL....Have a great weekend!!

  • @msubari850
    @msubari850 Před 4 lety +1

    good fishing realy beautyful place i enjoyed watching it

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      M Subari....Thanks!! The Refuge is 25 miles of remote Gulf Coast remote Shoreline that produces some great back water creeks to flip plastic in!!

  • @WonderMomOfficial
    @WonderMomOfficial Před 4 lety +1

    Nice upload 👌 👌 like 👍👍

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Wonder Mom....Thanks!! When it comes to a fishing paradise in the back country the Refuge is at the top of my list!!

  • @baniorztrains5054
    @baniorztrains5054 Před 4 lety +1

    beautiful fishing! Greetings Tomek

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      baniorz trains....Thanks Tomek!! Had a reel nice day on the Gulf with the weather and the 3 species slam....Well worth while day in the back country....Enjoy the weekend!!

  • @Helmarasmr
    @Helmarasmr Před 4 lety +1

    Great video my friend ♥️👌

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      HELMAR ASMR....Thanks!! Another great weather day with a reel big tide and lots of varieties caught in the Refuge!!

  • @5minutecraftdesi
    @5minutecraftdesi Před 4 lety +1

    Beautiful place and nice video

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      5 minute craft desi...Thanks!! Appreciate you stopping by the Bayport Fishin' Shack on the Florida Gulf Coast!!

  • @JAllredFishing
    @JAllredFishing Před 4 lety +1

    Great day fishing Wes.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      J Allred....Thanks!! When I can catch a weather and tide break I've got a lot of territory to play in and sometimes the bite can get reel interesting in the skinny water!!

  • @SlayermikeFishingandMORE
    @SlayermikeFishingandMORE Před 4 lety +1

    Looks so nice and warm I like the area you fish no one around and nice fish to fight!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Here lately we're having near record temps of 80....Been in the Refuge late the last 2 days and haven't seen a sole....I'm fishing and getting in some trigger time on a new Ruger LCP II in 22 LR....Life's good!!

    • @SlayermikeFishingandMORE
      @SlayermikeFishingandMORE Před 4 lety +1

      @@WesLovelace sounds like it! the big fish here wont be biting in these streams till the water hits around 50 then it's game on

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety +1

      @@SlayermikeFishingandMORE I did a water temp in the back country yesterday and it's 75 degrees....It's got the fish on the move and the chew!!

  • @5minutecraftdesi
    @5minutecraftdesi Před 4 lety +2

    Fish so beautiful

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      5 minute craft desi....Thanks!! Redfish, Trout and Snook have some very unique colors....They are a lot of fun to catch in the Refuge on the Florida Gulf Coast!!

  • @Ali-kg7sh
    @Ali-kg7sh Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome stuff liked keep up the good work and stay connected plus sorry for the disturbance 😄🙏🏻

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Ali 22....Thanks!! With 25 miles of remote Gulf coastal waters I've got my own personal playground to enjoy life on the water.....Enjoy your weekend!!!!

    • @Ali-kg7sh
      @Ali-kg7sh Před 4 lety

      Your welcome 😄

  • @JohnAmes
    @JohnAmes Před 4 lety +1

    You definitely fish and some beautiful water's my friend

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety +1

      John Ames....Thanks!! The waters down here definitely get a lot clearer during the fall and winter....Lots of times you can sight cast to the critters....Have a great weekend!!

    • @JohnAmes
      @JohnAmes Před 4 lety

      U2

  • @georgekonstantinouwildcyprus

    Beautiful.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety +1

      George konstantinou - Cyprus Wildlife tours....Thanks!! The Refuge is a beautiful area to film and the Fishing is exceptional!!

  • @DSKim-ej5uf
    @DSKim-ej5uf Před 4 lety +1

    Very good ! 좋은영상이었습니다.감사히 잘보고 갑니다

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      DS.Kim....Thanks!! Appreciate you taking a ride up the Gulf Coast and checking out the fishing in the Wildlife Refuge!!

  • @theoldbasser4645
    @theoldbasser4645 Před 4 lety +1

    Chased some birds, caught some nice reds, trout, lady fish, good day. Those reds were running for the weeds though.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      The Old BASSer....Thanks Brian!! When I can get a great weather day with lots of water and tide movement I usually expect a pretty decent day because I have a lot of water I can cover and I always figure I'll find a few fish....Anytime I can get the Slam I'm reel happy....Havea good weekend!!

  • @kurikokaleidoscope
    @kurikokaleidoscope Před 4 lety +1

    Fantastic presentation

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      kurikokaleidoscope....Thanks!! Appreciate you dropping a comment and checking out footage from the Wildlife Refuge on the Florida Gulf Coast!!

  • @AlfredoL2
    @AlfredoL2 Před 4 lety +1

    The video is superb, very interesting,

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Alfredo L2.....Thanks!! When I've got the weather and a big tide I can run all over the Refuge in search of a 3 species Slam!!

  • @RicardoPassosPesca
    @RicardoPassosPesca Před 4 lety +1

    Great video always

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      KAFAS - Ricardo Passos....Thanks!! With the cooler water in play the bite usually picks up in the Back Country and with all the territory available the more you look the better the chances to land a Slam!!

  • @Big_Johns_Life
    @Big_Johns_Life Před 4 lety +1

    I thought the snook had you whooped great video

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Big John's life....Thanks!! When Snook head for the Mangroves it can be game over reel fast....I got reel lucky that he was so tangled up he couldn't jump, move or scrap the line/leader on all that lime rock bottom!!

  • @JohnKlopp
    @JohnKlopp Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome video Wes!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety +1

      John Klopp....Thanks!! Lots of water and I made the rounds to a lot of locations...but I managed to find the 3 species Slam on twitch baits and top waters!!

  • @bobcrappies
    @bobcrappies Před 4 lety +1

    Man those were some nice fish when we go visit our son in Florida maybe will have to give you a call!!!!!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Bobcrappies....Thanks!! When I can get a good tide along with the weather this time of year I've got plenty of spots to try....I'm north of Tampa about 60 miles let me know and we'll give it a try!!

  • @RalphBarton-fishing
    @RalphBarton-fishing Před 4 lety +1

    I'm with you.. the colors on the reds was quite nicr

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Ralph Barton....Thanks!! The Reds spend a lot of time in the Tannic Water that pours from the Refuge and this really enhances the Bronzze color....They are reel flashy fish!!

  • @MuskyHans
    @MuskyHans Před 4 lety +1

    Nice job fishing in the chazz

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 4 lety

      Musky Hans....Thanks!! The critters gave me a run for my money during this outing in the Refuge!!