First Salt Slam in the Chassahowitzka 2019

Sdílet
Vložit
  • čas přidán 28. 03. 2019
  • Pointed the Tunnel Hull North to the Chassahowitzka NWR looking for a Redfish, Trout & Snook Slam!! Running from one potential spot to another with the Fish scattered as usual. Flipping a Weedless Softie & the Mirrodine Twitch bait I managed to find the Finns Chewing on this trip up North!! Take a ride to the Refuge...Enjoy!!

Komentáře • 294

  • @JETTIEROCKSFISHINGwithMIKED

    I never get tired of watching you slay the fins in such an amazing place...

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      JETTIE ROCKS FISHING with MIKE D.....Thanks!! Well I tell you Mike I never get tired of running around such a large piece of real estate....especially when very few people know this area as well as me & the interesting part is I just don't run across folks that are willing to put in the time to Xplore.... & that includes the Guides....they all tend to fish the same places...which after a while some of these places fail to produce!!....That's good 4 me!!

  • @OlivierRodriguez
    @OlivierRodriguez Před 5 lety +3

    Hello, friends- Thanks for this work. That place is really beautiful. Greetings.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Oliver Rodriguez....Thanks!! Appreciate you stopping by & visiting the channel....Have a nice week!!

  • @slaklay
    @slaklay Před 5 lety +1

    love the nature...wonderful share...
    have a great day..

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      PK Pimvana Channel....Thanks!! All sorts of Nature in the Refuge & very few people...It has a calming affect!!

  • @krsnaabi9840
    @krsnaabi9840 Před 5 lety +1

    Wow, what a pure naturally beautiful landscape...it's a treat to watch your wonderful videos and your passion for fishing is so admirable!!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Abhishek Singer.....Thanks!! Here in Florida the Refuge is a wonderful chunk of remote coastline which is only accessible by water...Which feeds my fishing hobby!!

  • @mykoreandreams7636
    @mykoreandreams7636 Před 5 lety +2

    Wow, another epic fishing and release video my friend! Fishes and manatees. Awesome day. Happy weekend my friend

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      My Korean DreamS....Thanks!! One of those days where I manage to find all the local critters chewing & am able to get my first slam of the year....Have a great weekend Berto!!

  • @waveandocean7598
    @waveandocean7598 Před 5 lety +3

    What a great place and your fish is also beautiful! Big Like *74* to your lovely video.
    ☀️ Warm friendly greetings, Linnea

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety +1

      Wave and Ocean....Thanks Linnea!! With 25 miles of remote Gulf Coastline the Refuge is a wonderful place to run around in & chase the local fish population!!

  • @Xzeljuu
    @Xzeljuu Před 5 lety +2

    Marvelous that the scenery is timeless!!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety +1

      Spaice Aegis....Thanks!! When you have access to 25 miles of remote coastline & there's very little traffic I have a sense of amazement & wonder even though I have been in the Refuge several thousand times over the years!!

  • @rachelarmela
    @rachelarmela Před 5 lety +1

    You gat heaven on earth 🌍 there. Love the Refuge. Peace and harmony for 🎣 👌🏼 ☺️ thanks for sharing. 👍🏼🆙
    🐺 🐾

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Lone Wolf....Thanks!! The Refuge is about as far away other than being offshore that I can get away from all the crowds....Remote is my favorite word ....Glad you could stop by!!

  • @dennisressel13
    @dennisressel13 Před 5 lety +1

    Nice looking fish....Nice slam!!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Dennis Ressel....Thanks!! Another reat day in the Chazz!!

  • @casualcarolinafishing5835

    Dang, I was drooling all over that 22" one, then you go and catch that one with all those spots! Yes, I totally agree. All those spots looks beautiful!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Casual Carolina Fishing....Thanks Bill!! Both of those Reds were in about 15 inches of water on some nasty lime rock...I wasn't Xpecting them in those close quarters!! Mr. 13 Spotter was a PB for Spotts....I really enjoy highlighting the colors & diversity of all the species I get on film!!

  • @DRAUSSENsein
    @DRAUSSENsein Před 5 lety +1

    *_I liked to go out with you again and watched the fishing, enjoyed the peace and quiet on the water and the beautiful shores, some wind around my nose, a nice day to fish.... Many greetings and a nice Sunday, Angela_*

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Be Outside.....Thanks Angela!! The Refuge is fairly remote & is only accessible by water & is a wonderful place to be alone in & enjoy the coastal creeks....I'm happy you stopped by...Have a wonderful week!!

  • @GoTrails
    @GoTrails Před 5 lety +1

    Beautiful place for fishing, Thanks for sharing!!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Go Trails....Thanks!! Great weather & the Res, Snook & Trout were very easy to find on this trip...Glad you could stop by!!

  • @BigBearFishing
    @BigBearFishing Před 5 lety +1

    That last one was the coolest looking Red I have ever seen! It is crazy the Manatees just swim by in the middle of nowhere like that. I can see how they would get hit by boaters. Awesome video Wes!!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      BigBearFishing....Thanks!! My PB Spotter...LOL!! The weather continues to improve with water temps now @ 77 degrees & this has started the fish migration inside the skinny creeks & has brought the T's out of the rivers & into the creeks!! I've got a cow that stays near the house in the canal!!

  • @peacockpetefishing4200
    @peacockpetefishing4200 Před 5 lety +1

    Hogbodys on that soft plastic! Cob and redfish! What a fishery! Baby SeaCow cool shot!👍👏👏

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Peacock Pete Fishing....Thanks Pete!! I've taken a tip from the Bass world with a Texas Rigged EXude weedless & dragging it all over the lime rock...so far it's paid dividends. Our water temps inshore are @ 77 degrees which has brought the T's out of the rivers & into the back country...Glad you dropped by....Have a Honker Weekend!!

  • @marisagmlifestory
    @marisagmlifestory Před 5 lety +2

    Very nice view,thanks for sharing.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety +1

      Marisa Chok....Thanks!! The fishing is picking up here on the coast of Florida & should continue with the increase of temps...Glad you could stop by!!

  • @HOOKEMINTHEMOUTHKAYAKFISHING

    Setting the Chazz on fire. 🔥Great slam, the manatees are cool 😎 looking. . Our slam is with the flat guy ! Whacking the bulldogs and the speck.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      HOOKEM IN THE MOUTH KAYAK FISHING....Thanks Charles!! This slow warming trend has all the local critters starting 2 chew & the T's have left the warm rivers & are starting to show up every place I go in the back country so I have 2 keep an Eyeball open 4 them!! From a slam standpoint if it's three different species that are unrelated it's a Slam....I don't know how many Trash Slams I've gotten over the years....Well it's the weekend...Time to go Hook Something in the Mouth....Sea Ya!!

  • @mtrunk8570
    @mtrunk8570 Před 5 lety +2

    A great day love the sound of a honker.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      MTRUNK 85.....Thanks!! Yessir!! Fishing in the skinny water in the Refuge keeps me sane!! I'm fortunate that live in Florida where I can fish both Salt & Fresh & both Inshore & Offshore!! If there's water & an activity that I can participate in I'm all over it like a Rash....LOL....Glad you stopped by...Enjoy the week!!

  • @ABitefLife
    @ABitefLife Před 5 lety +3

    Hi Wes looks like you were getting quite a lot of bites. Pretty day out there too. Oh wow manatees .. Good video. See you next time 😎

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      A Bite Of Life....Thanks!! With the water temps at 77 degrees the fish & T's have made it out the rivers & have started to disperse in the back country creeks & they are hongry!!

  • @21Swayzee
    @21Swayzee Před 5 lety +2

    Love that name "Chassahowitzka!!! " That be so cool to see a manitee like that. Lots of action, SWEET!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Brother Dunne....Thanks!! I know the name is Indian named by the Seminole Indians during the Seminole Wars between 1835 to 1852 & means hanging Pumpkins which is an Xtinct species as far as I know!! The Refuge is truly a paradise with very limited access!!

  • @SK_CrappieCatching
    @SK_CrappieCatching Před 5 lety +1

    Brother that was a fun catchn trip..... Very nice and yes I miss it....

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety +1

      SK's CRAPPIE Catchin Adventures....Thanks!! Yessir....I was finding decent fish in the different locations & I didn't have to look in 2 many locations...some days it's a grind...This running around the Refuge keeps me pointing the boat North as much as possible!!

  • @WBJAdventures
    @WBJAdventures Před 5 lety +1

    Nice Fishing Rod! Pretty good pale! Loved it!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      WBJ Adventures...Thanks!! Appreciate yo stopping by!!

  • @theshorefisherman1
    @theshorefisherman1 Před 5 lety +1

    What a great day of fishing and wildlife watching! Thanks for sharing.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      The Shore Fisherman....Thanks!! Th water temp is up to 77 degrees & the Big three fish I chase are all starting to chew in unison....and the T's are moving out of the rivers & into the creeks....Have to be on the look out!!!!

  • @FishinNStuff
    @FishinNStuff Před 5 lety +1

    You did slam em brother , you got to love spring time those were some nice ones

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Fishin N Stuff....Thanks Keith!! The water temps continue to improve & are close to being 77 degrees & that really turns the locals into feeding machines & I'm Xpecting the chewing to continue to improve....Hey have a great weekend!!

  • @HenriVineFishing
    @HenriVineFishing Před 5 lety +1

    Beautiful environment. Another great video with some awesome catches! 👊🎣👍

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety +1

      Henri-Vine Fishing....Thanks!! With 25 miles of coastline & the Refuge being somewhat remote with access only by boat it's a beautiful area to fish!!

  • @HuntingFarmerOfficial
    @HuntingFarmerOfficial Před 5 lety +1

    Great video! You were on a number of species. Looked like a blast!! 👍

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      HuntingFarmer....Thanks!! Spring ushers in warmer water temps & puts the 3 species into chewing mode...I was grade to sea my first slam for 2019...I'm hoping I've got many more to come!!

  • @ShirleySmith
    @ShirleySmith Před 5 lety +2

    Adventures and Bass Fishing With TK Heaven Brought me here. Great fishing 🎣 👍

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Shirley....Thanks!! Well I Appreciate you stopping by the Central Florida Gulf Coast & taking a Trip to the Wildlife Refuge...I'll reel over to your channel & take a look!!

  • @TheFishingHobby
    @TheFishingHobby Před 5 lety +1

    Awesome day of fishing as usual! I got to watch a Manatee in an aquarium and they are like dogs 😁 It was playing with a stick, too funny. Those last 2 reds were real beauties. I caught one for the first time this summer that was a nice one. Got him on an ultralight rod and reel with 6lb line and I thought he was going to spool me but I eventually got him in. That was a lot of fun. They are incredibly strong fish for sure!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety +1

      The Fishing Hobby....Thanks!! This was my first Slam of the year & my PB Spotter...It was just an all around good day in the Refuge!! I come in contact with dozens of the T's every year...I really have to keep an Eyeball out for them because the majority of them are Cows with a calf in tow!! I tell you a Bronzze Bulldogg is a strong fish on light tackle...I didn't give them that name for nothing!!

  • @hoosierbackoutdoors1237
    @hoosierbackoutdoors1237 Před 5 lety +1

    Wow! A bunch of good looking fish! All those are on my bucket list!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Hoosierback Outdoors....Thanks!! We're into Spring & the water temps are near 76 degrees & it's got the fish chewing!! If you can catch all 3 during the trip you will have filled a Bigg Bucket Slam....Hope you can get a chance to try the Redfish, Trout & Snook fishery here in Florida!!

  • @outdooradventuresandtravel6479

    That red fish was pretty..you catch some really nice fish..looks like a nice day for fishing...you did an awesome job catching the fish..thanks for sharing

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety +1

      outdoor adventures and traveling....Thanks!! That 13 Spotter was a PB!! The weather here improves almost everyday & the 3 slam species are really starting to get active!!

  • @dogismyco-pirate
    @dogismyco-pirate Před 5 lety +1

    Woohoo nice work! Got to love a busy day on the water! Fantastic catch got to dig a trifecta!! Keep up the good work my friend cheers Nathan

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Dog is my co-pirate. Relic hunting Montana....Thanks Nathan!! The water temps have been increasing & the locals are starting migrate around the skinny water in the creeks...it won't be 2 long before I'm flippin' topwaters!!

  • @14theroad1955
    @14theroad1955 Před 5 lety +1

    Beautiful, you're a lucky man to have that awesome fishery in your backyard Wes, looks like you folks are having some fine weather up that way...Down south in broward county it has been blowing hard, with seas of 6+, but tomorrow I'm going out in the everglades and try my luck.....Nice video, those fish you caught look really healthy..

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety +1

      14theroad1955...Thanks!! Oh Yea...Don't you know it!! If I lived in South Florida I'd be out the Palm Beach Inlet as much as possible along with the Keys, Glades, Ida & the STA!! There's a lot to hold your interest down South. Right now grouper & Snapper are closed & I'm knot inclined to haul it offshore 4 C/R!! With access by boat only & veeery few people willing to learn the Refuge I will continue to do pretty well in the Chazz...Enjoy your weekend!!

  • @Blueeastcoast
    @Blueeastcoast Před 5 lety +1

    Looks like a great day for some fishing..thanks for sharing 👍

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      BlueEastCoast....Thanks!! I'm constantly moving when I'm in the Refuge & today I was finding a good variety of fish in the majority of places I was fishing!!

  • @MilicaPetkovic
    @MilicaPetkovic Před 5 lety +1

    Your lovely videos remind me how much I really love fishing, but do different activities in summer. I'll try to go fishing this summer! Have a wonderful Sunday afternoon and a week ahead!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety +1

      Milica Petkovic.....Thanks!! Where I'm fishing the 3 main species of fish that I catch are Redfish...Snook...& Speckled Trout. & the bite has been getting better with the warm weather...Have a great week!!

    • @MilicaPetkovic
      @MilicaPetkovic Před 5 lety

      @@WesLovelace Dear Wes, you too have a lovely week, and thank you for the kind explanation.

  • @CATFISHING.with.OLBUZZTAIL

    Wes, been trying to catch up on everybody's content, as always beautiful scenery and a nice species trifecta! thanks for sharing.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety +1

      OL' BUZZTAIL....Thanks!! First triple of the year....Hope this continues the rest of the year...Glad you could stop by!!

  • @LifetimeTravelmates
    @LifetimeTravelmates Před 5 lety +1

    wow! we are not used to see so many fish at once fishing hahaha. and you say they are not big! wow!
    Thanks for sharing!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Lifetime Travelmates....Thanks!! LOL lots of the time neither do I!! Just one of those days where the Finns were everywhere I decided to flip plastic....Have a great weekend!!

  • @BushCraftBums
    @BushCraftBums Před 5 lety +1

    Hey brother Wes! Awesome video! look like a fantastic day on the water! Thanks for taking u along! Have a blessed one my friend!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      BushCraftBums....Thanks!! We're getting some great weather & the water temp is 77 degrees...Time for the fish to get into chew mode...Have a great Sunday & upcoming week!!

  • @VivianaBunea
    @VivianaBunea Před 5 lety +1

    Big fish my friend! Is great!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Viviana Bunea....Thanks!! Pretty good day on the water to get a 3 species slam....Looking to a few more this year!!

  • @marieshawaas
    @marieshawaas Před 5 lety +1

    You are fishing. Amazing to watch. Beautiful filming

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      The World of Beauty....Thanks!! I catch & release every fish in the Refuge that I come in contact with....A fish is to valuable a resource to catch only once....Enjoy the weekend!!

  • @NVSRides
    @NVSRides Před 5 lety +1

    Cool to see the calf and the cow. Looks like you brought in some good fish. 👍

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Burning Rubber Garage....Thanks!! With the warmer weather the Manatees are leaving the rivers & moving into the creeks along the coast & the fish around here are starting to chew!!

  • @Vincentdonnelly5158
    @Vincentdonnelly5158 Před 5 lety +1

    What a place. Great video. What a pretty fish.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety +1

      Vincent Donnelly....Thanks!! The Refuge is an endless maze of creeks & I've got 25 miles of back country to run around in!! The contrasting Gold on White is highlighted when the water is Tannic stained...Glad you could stop by Vincent....Have a nice weekend!!

  • @BBQPITDOG
    @BBQPITDOG Před 5 lety +1

    Those are some pretty specs Wes! Looks like a fun day on the boat!!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      BBQ PIT DOG....Thanks!! I've been waiting about 6 months for all the locals getting back into the feed & with the rising water temps now at 77 degrees they are starting to chew!! When you have 25 miles of remote coastline that's only accessible by water I consider myself in Paradise!!

  • @ChipsOutdoorChannel
    @ChipsOutdoorChannel Před 5 lety +1

    Great job on the slam...and seeing some manatees too! Those last two reds were huge!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Light 'em Up Outdoors....Thanks!! The water temps are about 77 degrees & this has gotten all the critters moving chasing bait!! The bite should continue as the temps increase!! Didn't Xpect the Spotter that close to the first fish but that's why I flip these lime rock bottoms pretty heavily....the Redfish like to hang on this structure!!

  • @ccat2020
    @ccat2020 Před 5 lety +1

    nice fishing trip Wes.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      tiger smile....Thanks!! One of the best fishing trips this year....Hopefully one of many to come this year!!

  • @LIFESOUL
    @LIFESOUL Před 5 lety +1

    Beautiful and wonderful thanks for the video🎥🐟🐠

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      LIFE SOUL....Thanks!! The Refuge is so remote you rarely sea trash & there are very few people around when I'm up North....Enjoyed the weekend!!

  • @ZBYGLUS
    @ZBYGLUS Před 5 lety +1

    Fantastic fishing day. Great video.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      ZBYGLUS - Beautiful Places in The World....Thanks!! The temps in Florida are on the rise & the Fish are starting to chew!!

  • @pianellapianokaraoke1476
    @pianellapianokaraoke1476 Před 5 lety +1

    hi dear, thank you for sharing. i enjoyed watching.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Valentine Venzel Piano Tutorial....Thanks!! Appreciate you riding along for the fisging trip to the Wildlife Refuge....Have a nice week!!

  • @cysdiycrafttv5389
    @cysdiycrafttv5389 Před 5 lety +1

    oh wow beautiful place. many big fat fish to catch. wonderfulthank you for sharing.God Bless.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      cy'sDIYcrafttv....Thanks!! I was lucky enough to find a lot of fish while running around the Wildlife Refuge.....Have a great weekend!!

    • @cysdiycrafttv5389
      @cysdiycrafttv5389 Před 5 lety

      @@WesLovelace likewise...happy weekend!

  • @gosiarhomecooking5123
    @gosiarhomecooking5123 Před 5 lety +1

    Wow great day to go fishing , beautiful and relaxing place:)

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Gosia R Home Cooking....Thanks!! With the temps improving the fish should be in the Mood to chew!!

  • @mattblackfish3706
    @mattblackfish3706 Před 5 lety +1

    Nice job and awesome footage!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Matt Blackfish....Thanks!! The temps are slowly starting 2 rise & this should get all the fish chewing!! I'm visiting all the known hangouts within a 3 hour time period to find these critters!!

  • @mikecha1957
    @mikecha1957 Před 5 lety +1

    Heck yeah Wes awesome day for sure 👍👍

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Fishing/Cooking with Mike Chavez....Thanks!! The water temp here has risen to 77 degrees & it's got the Finns in a chewing mood. The 13 Spotter is a PB for markings on a Redfish!! As the temps continue to climb I'm Xpecting to sea larger Redfish & more Snook start to show up....Have a great weekend Mike!!

  • @HankPretz
    @HankPretz Před 5 lety +1

    Great Slam Wes and I loved hearing that drag .

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Hank Pretz Kayak Fishing....Thanks!! Been waiting 4 the water temps to get the Fish moving!! Temps are close to 77 degrees...You should start seeing the changes down the road....Have a great weekend!!

  • @WaynJul
    @WaynJul Před 5 lety +1

    Looks like fun out there catching some trout ,reds and bonus snook.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Wayn Jul....Thanks!! I've been waiting almost 6 months 4 all the usual critters to show up for my Flippin' parties & as long as the weather stays warm the next couple of months should be pretty good in the Slam department...Have a great weekend!!

  • @CastFromTheHip
    @CastFromTheHip Před 5 lety +1

    Always so cool to see the manatees swimming around. You caught some real nice fish boss! Another amazing day on the Chass. Good to see Mr. Snookster.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      CastFromTheHip.....Thanks!! Yep the water temp hit 77 degrees which brings the T's out of the rivers & into the creeks where you really have to watch where you're running!! Today was knot much of a grinder...I just flipped in the right places for a change. Great to finally get the first Slam on film...& Mr. Snook was the part of the puzzle that can be hard to find!!

    • @CastFromTheHip
      @CastFromTheHip Před 5 lety +1

      Yeah definitely have to be on the lookout!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      With me standing & running the boat if I hit a T there's a good chance I could be thrown overboard & I hate un anounced baths....LOL!! Have a great weekend!!

  • @dennisressel13
    @dennisressel13 Před 5 lety +1

    Boy that was a nice 3 fish slam that's a nice place to fish!!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Dennis Ressel....Thanks!! Nothing like a slam to get you cranked up in the Chazz!!

  • @AlfredoL2
    @AlfredoL2 Před 5 lety +1

    This is honestly so amazing to watch. Thanks for the cool share, have a lovely time

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Alfredo L2....Thanks!! I'm fortunate that the Refuge is so large & very close to where I live & is only accessible by boat...Have a great weekend!!

  • @SenjaAldee
    @SenjaAldee Před 5 lety +1

    nice capture wes.. nice day to fishing

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Aldee Twilight....Thanks!! We're finally getting great weather in Florida & the fish are starting to chew!!

  • @bobcrappies
    @bobcrappies Před 5 lety +2

    Great fishing and beautiful fish wow!!!!!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Bobcrappies....Thanks!! I try to highlight all the wonderful colors on all the fish I encounter....There is so much diversity in the Marine Environment with each of the 3 species in this video!!

    • @bobcrappies
      @bobcrappies Před 5 lety +1

      Yeah, said Crocker in the video, we use catch them in n.c. But not that big!!!!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      My biggest Red was 35" & I think that was a fluke because by then fish that size have left the Inshore waters to join the offshore breading schools. Mostly I never sea one much over 30" these days....Our legal slot is 18" to 27"!! Glad you could stop by...Have a great weekend!!

  • @pweimer47
    @pweimer47 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you for sharing, that was a great day of fishing!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      FL Kayak'n....Thanks!! My first slam & my PB Spotter...Lots of fun in the Refuge!!

  • @SlayermikeFishingandMORE
    @SlayermikeFishingandMORE Před 5 lety +1

    Nice video Wes thanks for sharing!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety +1

      Slayermike Fishing and MORE.....Thanks!! The water temps are slowly rising & are now near 77 degrees & this has brought the big 3 into the Back Country creeks....Today was a reel good day in the Refuge!!

  • @TV-pl2md
    @TV-pl2md Před 5 lety +1

    Looks like a great day
    For some fishing
    Big like💕💕💕

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      TV LaLa.....Thanks!! It was a good day for Catchin' in the Refuge....Do you know when those Fast Vehicles & Fishing Models will be here....LOL!! Enjoy your Sunday!!

  • @GoMidwestFishing
    @GoMidwestFishing Před 5 lety +1

    That manatee was awesome. Another great video!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Go Midwest Fishing....Thanks!! The water temps are now @ 77 degrees in the creeks & this has brought the T's out of the cooler Rivers & into the Back Country....You've really got to keep an Eye out for the Critters!!

  • @FishingWithBIGD
    @FishingWithBIGD Před 5 lety +1

    Awesome trip Wes ... some nice catches you fish some very nice places man , too such awesome settings and wildlife like the dolphins and manatees is real cool man

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety +1

      Fishing_With_BIG-D....Thanks!! With 25 miles of remote coastline which is only accessible by boat it's fairly remote & with the water temps now at 77 degrees the locals are starting to spread out in the Refuge...& they are chewing!!

  • @jakewkayakfishing8457
    @jakewkayakfishing8457 Před 5 lety +1

    Wow, that last one was a beauty! Congrats on the slam.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      JakeW YakAngler....Thanks!! The last Honker was my PB Spotter...That's Y I like calling them Spottail Bronzze Bulldoggs...Those big sweeping tails have a lot of power!!

  • @alanscott7402
    @alanscott7402 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video. Nothing like early spring fishing on the Florida coast.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety +1

      Alan Scott....Thanks!! This time of year when the water temps start to rise the Inshore bite can get reel good. The Back Countrey waters are now at 77 degrees which has brought the Manatees out of the Freshwater Rivers & into the deep creeks & the Finns to start chewing!!

    • @alanscott7402
      @alanscott7402 Před 5 lety

      @@WesLovelace I will be back in the States later this week and I will be hitting the creeks and Bayport area soon. I cant wait !

  • @snappakingie
    @snappakingie Před 5 lety +1

    Nice work Mate, Keep them coming.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      MccMark's Fishing & Outdoors....Thanks!! The weather is starting to change & water temps are now pushing 77 degrees & this should get all the Finns Chewing...Have a great weekend!!

  • @RasulRauma
    @RasulRauma Před 5 lety +1

    Awesome video as usual my friend 👍👍👍

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Rasulraumavideos....Thanks!! The warming temps here in Florida have got the fish chewing!!

  • @FishingWithBottles
    @FishingWithBottles Před 5 lety +1

    Lots of action man!! That was a big ol cow!! Nice mix of fish!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety +1

      Fishing With Bottles....Thanks!! With the warming temps....H2O is at 77 degrees & the locals are starting to get cranked up & with the temp change the T's are all over the place so I really have to keep an eyeball out for them because most have a calf in tow!!

  • @TanyaLDelaVida
    @TanyaLDelaVida Před 5 lety +1

    Excellent video!! Great place. Like 12

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Tanya L -De la Vida....Thanks!! I have a great time when I'm in the Refuge...It's so remote & this point keeps the area pristine....Have a great weekend!!

  • @dmdfishin
    @dmdfishin Před 5 lety +1

    All nice and healthy looking fish Wes, glad to see you out there getting them. We'll hopefully be out soon but I'm waiting to have my steering cable and shifter control to be serviced along with lower unit service lol. Awesome video and fish brother.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      4 Da Kidz.....Thanks Desmond!! The locals are starting to chew with the warmer weather!! I know all about maintenance....just put new tires on the small boat trailer & having the carbs on the 25 Yamaha pulled & rebuilt next weekend....Good luck...Sea you on the water reel soon!!

  • @Chefshaheena
    @Chefshaheena Před 5 lety +1

    Great video very nice job keep it up !

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Shaheena Chefshaheena....Thanks!! Appreciate you stopping by to check out the fishing in the Refuge....Have a nice weekend!!

  • @JohnAmes
    @JohnAmes Před 5 lety +1

    Wow great looking fish

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      John Ames....Thanks!! I really like to highlight the color qualities of all the fish I come in contact with...There is so much beauty in the Marine Environment!!

  • @carlosmolina1158
    @carlosmolina1158 Před 5 lety +1

    … Excellent Video !!! … Huge Thumbs Up !!!
    Greetings from Orlando, Florida !!! … Carlos. L.94

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Carlos Molina....Thanks!! Appreciate you stopping by & checking out the fishing on the Florida Gulf Coast!!

  • @AboveWorryLevelFlyFishing

    Amazing area you have there Wes

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Loose Loops Fly Fishing....Thanks!! The Refuge is 25 miles of remote coastline only accessible by boat & 4 the most part very few people including the guides know the place that well!!

  • @jessestanfield-brokencurlo1448

    First of many i hope. Good stuff Wes!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Jessie Stanfield - Broken Curl Outdoors....Thanks!! Great to be on the water when all the Finns are chewing!!

  • @LinstantBiodiv
    @LinstantBiodiv Před 5 lety +1

    Nice catches! There are sacred fish! Have a nice week end

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      L'instant Biodiv' Exploration nature decouverte....Thanks!! There's a lot of real estate to chase Fish in & most of the time I cover on a small portion of the Refuge!!

  • @RelaxEnjoyMusic
    @RelaxEnjoyMusic Před 5 lety +1

    What for beautiful colors this fishes have.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Relax & Enjoy Music....Thanks!! I always enjoy highlighting the distinctive colors & markings that each species has!!

  • @jagfishing836
    @jagfishing836 Před 5 lety +1

    Ive watched so many of your videos and ive gotta tell ya, i just cant get over how beautiful the specs are. 👍👍

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety +1

      Jag Fishing.....Thanks!! The one thing I like to emphasize is the variation of the different species & the beauty of the Wildlife Refuge...The diversity in the Marine Environment is what has me pointing the boat North at every opportunity & I'm Xtremely fortunate to be living this lifestyle...Appreciate you dropping in....Have a wonderful weekend!!

    • @jagfishing836
      @jagfishing836 Před 5 lety

      @@WesLovelace it really is an amazing place, the views, species its all beautiful. You are very lucky my friend

  • @jakedeal6508
    @jakedeal6508 Před 5 lety +1

    Some pretty looking fish! I would say it was a good day!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Jake Deal....Thanks!! These 3 species, Redfish, Trout & Snook are the major fish I'm chasing in the Refuge & with the water temp now @ 77 degrees the critters are chewing!! By the way you are on my featured channels list....FYI....

  • @theoldbasser4645
    @theoldbasser4645 Před 5 lety +1

    Love seeing those manatees.
    Plus, specs, snook, reds. Nice one at 10:00
    Great one at the end
    Great day!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      The Old BASSer....Thanks Brian!! The water temps are near 77 degrees in the Back Country & this ahs brought the T's out of the rivers & into the creeks & I'm really having to watch 4 signs of the Critters!! Witht he water temp on the rise all the locals are starting to chew + the 13 Spotter was a PB with all the Spotts!!

  • @CDubsJourney
    @CDubsJourney Před 5 lety +2

    Those were some beautiful and awesome fish you were reeling in! Tight lines to you 🎣

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety +1

      C Dub's Journey....Thanks!! Redfish, Snook & Speckled Trout are the 3 main species in the Wildlife Refuge that I'm chasing. With the water temps increasing the critters are starting 2 chew...Have a nice week!!

    • @CDubsJourney
      @CDubsJourney Před 5 lety +2

      @@WesLovelace you are most welcome. I'll be following along. Have a wonderful week. :)

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety +1

      C Dub's Journey....Thanks!! Enjoyed talking with you...Sea you soon!!

  • @canarildumarco8973
    @canarildumarco8973 Před 5 lety +1

    Beautiful place, great fish :))

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Canaril DuMarco....Thanks!! 25 miles of Peace & Quite + the Catching has been reel good lately!!

  • @willhook8196
    @willhook8196 Před 5 lety +1

    nice start for the season !!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Will Hook....Thanks!! The season is in full swing....Hopefully I can catch a few more Slams!!

  • @Interp66
    @Interp66 Před 5 lety +1

    Awesome job my friend!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Interp66....Thanks!! The weather is improving & all the Finns are starting to Chew!!

  • @VideoProduction100
    @VideoProduction100 Před 5 lety +1

    Fantastic fish my friend! Superb! I like it enjoyed! 👍 Regards

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Drone Production....Thanks!! Managed to get a solid slam from this trip....Hope to continue through the summer.....Glad you could stop by!!

  • @JaceJacobs
    @JaceJacobs Před 5 lety +1

    🤚🏼👊🏼😃❤️ “The screaming sound of a honker” Wes Lovelace 🙏🏼☮️ Great day!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Jace Jacobs - Jar of Poetry....Thanks!! Nothing like a Hogg Body rippin' line off a reel ...It's Shear Poetry in Sound & Motion!!

  • @Laura-hn4vl
    @Laura-hn4vl Před 5 lety +1

    Wow! I like fishing too. Sometimes I go fishing in the sea.
    There is not much to catch, but it is fun.I share it with you.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Wonder River.... Thanks!! It's always a good day in the Refuge ....Appreciate you stopping by!!

  • @ComeOnRedsFishing
    @ComeOnRedsFishing Před 5 lety +1

    Great to see ya back out there wes! Nice slam

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Come On Reds Fishing....Thanks!! We're coming out of winter + the water temps here just hit 77 degrees this week!! I'm beginning to sea more inshore activity with all the critters starting to chew....Appreciate you stopping by....Have a great weekend....Sea Ya!!

  • @YourNextCast
    @YourNextCast Před 5 lety +1

    No Exaggeration. You SLAMMED em alright. Great job landing fish after fish after fish. Always cool to see nature. That manatee and pup were too cool. Like # 50

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety +1

      YourNextCast....Thanks!! The weather is steadily improving here on the Gulf Coast & the water temp is now 77 degrees in the back country & the T's & fish are starting to migrate into the creeks again...It's Wackum Time!!

  • @PITDAWG1977
    @PITDAWG1977 Před 5 lety +1

    Saw you on ur out to the refuge yesterday great job

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      PITDAWG 1977 1977.....Thanks Carlos!! Up there Thur/Fri...might go again late Sat& Sun. I'm all over the place lookin' !! I've managed a couple more slams!! I've managed a few whoppa Trout to 23" in Wall...Reds to 28" & the Snook @ 21". Tossing on Top with Spittin' Image.....The Dine...& softies weedless Texas rigged.....The soft flukes are really gettin' the job done!! What have you been up to...Xpect to run across you from time to time!!

  • @MudDuckFishing
    @MudDuckFishing Před 5 lety +1

    Slammin away. That was a beautiful bronze bully workin in being a Leopard. Great day on the water 👍🎣

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Mud Duck Fishing....Thanks!! My PB Spotter...LOL!! The weather is warming ...the water is 77 degrees & the locals are starting to chew!!

    • @MudDuckFishing
      @MudDuckFishing Před 5 lety

      Wes Lovelace Can’t wait for our water to warm up. It was 57 3 days ago but we’ve had 70degree days so hopefully we can hit 65 by next week

  • @FishingFinAddict
    @FishingFinAddict Před 5 lety +4

    SLAM a lam a ding dong! And nice multi-spotter! Great day! Thanks for sharing it with us.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Fishin FinAddict....Thanks!! When the temps start to climb the charts the Chazz is a gift that keeps on giving!! That 13 spotter was a PB for Spotts...LOL!! Enjoy the weekend!!

  • @MooMooOutdoors
    @MooMooOutdoors Před 5 lety +1

    Great fight on those reds 💪💪

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      MooMoo Outdoors....Thanks!! It's hard to catch any of these species without being racked over rough lime rock bottom in the Refuge & if you don't lay into them they will drag the line & leader across the hard bottom!!

  • @davestredulinsky
    @davestredulinsky Před 5 lety +1

    Looks like you had a great fishing expedition. Loved seeing the manatee. I will be down in Florida in about 3 weeks for a dragon boat training camp. Looking forward to the warm weather.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Dave Stredulinsky....Thanks!! With the warming weather & water everything is moving out of the rivers & into the back country!! Is the class in Tampa or St. Pete...if so I can put you into the Refuge to fly if you are interested!!

    • @davestredulinsky
      @davestredulinsky Před 5 lety

      Wes Lovelace Thank you but I won’t my drone with me. I will be staying near Indian Harbour Beach and will be pretty busy with the dragon boat camp.

  • @robcaponesoutdooradventure8286

    Nice slam out there brother, It's going to be a fintastic year for us all !

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Robert Agri Chillin' Outdoors....Thanks!! I'm hoping this year will be cranked after seaing all the small Snook & Reds last year & the critters I've hook'd up this year!!

  • @RhinoVenturesOutdoors
    @RhinoVenturesOutdoors Před 5 lety +1

    Great slam, Wes!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      RhinoFishing TV.....Yessir....The water temp has hit 77 degrees & the Big 3 are starting to disperse all around the creeks in the Refuge & the best thing is they are starting 2 Chew....Enjoy your Sunday!!

  • @michaelgilchrist9027
    @michaelgilchrist9027 Před 5 lety +1

    Nice fishing brother!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Michael Gilchrist....Thanks Gil!! The temps in Florida are on the rise the the Finns are starting 2 Chew...Glad you could stop by...Enjoy your Sunday!!

  • @Traveler_Greg
    @Traveler_Greg Před 5 lety +1

    Very nice catch. Greetings my friend and have a great weekend. 👍

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Traveler Greg.....Thanks!! Found a few Honkers in the Refuge during this fishing trip....Have a great weekend!!

  • @TomyTekOutdoors
    @TomyTekOutdoors Před 5 lety +1

    Nice Slam. The patterns on those specs were beautiful. The spots on that last red were cool. I hope the reds come further up the Chesapeake this year. Either way I'll go south to catch em.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      TomyTek Outdoors....Thanks!! A PB Spotter...who wood have thought!! The weather is starting to moderate along the coast so I'm hoping for more of these multi species slams in the future. Do the Redfish/Drum make it past the York river or do they get farther north!!

  • @BlaneysChannel
    @BlaneysChannel Před 5 lety +1

    Slam bam thank you M'am. Thumbs up.

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      Blaney's Channel....Thanks!! It was a good day in the Refuge & I didn't really move around all that much!! The water temp is 77 degrees & it's got the fish chewing in the Skinny water...Appreciate you stopping by...Have a great weekend!!

  • @walleyebass
    @walleyebass Před 5 lety +1

    got to love multi-species days!!!!

    • @WesLovelace
      @WesLovelace  Před 5 lety

      walleye bass....Thanks!! One of those rare days when the locations I'm flippin' have the locals waiting 4 me to show up...LOL!!