If you have ever had the pleasure of fighting a tarpon, you know that these prehistoric fish are one of the toughest fighting fish out there.
They jump, they dive, and many times fight with 110% of what they got right up until death…
So when I saw this amazing Sl0-Mo tarpon footage from our friends at Shallow Water Expeditions (their over the top redfish video was featured last week as well – see it here)
This could be one of the best fishing videos that we have seen this year…
Not only is the message incredibly powerful, but the redfish footage is one of a kind awesome.
Color me impressed Shallow Water Expeditions!
They do an amazing job of hitting us all over the head with what we all know to be true (that we are addicted to our cell phones), while also giving us a glimpse of how awesome it can feel when we turn the phones off and hit the water.
Aka – “Getting in touch with what really matters”
You’ll know pretty quickly why this video by our friends over at Shallow Water Expeditions is called, “Out of Touch”.
Great job guys.
Note: Give these stud anglers at Shallow Water Expeditions a shout if you are ever fishing up in the panhandle of Florida and want to get on copious amounts of fish. These guides are the real deal.
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The last time that UCF Knights Fishing Club President Ryan Hullilan sent me a video, I was not disappointed (if you never saw the original UCF fishing video, click here to see it now)
So the other day when I saw his name in my inbox again, I quickly opened it up to see a brand spanking new video called, “Mooseville”.
Why Mooseville?
Well, probably because the entire video is these guys catching Monster Moose Reds like these!
Oh by the way, you also get to see some footage of a 40-inch redfish so hungry it hits a lure that already has a trout on it.
TWICE!
Epic.
Ryan, Eddie Twyford (the video editor/angler/VP of the UCF fishing club), and the rest of the UCF fishing crew nailed it on this one.
And after watching this, I guess I can’t blame you guys for heading east from Orlando (although there is some great inshore fishing over here on the west coast as well).
Either way, keep up the great work UCF!
For more on the UCF Reel Knights (including how to join and how to receive some sick discounts on fishing gear and apparel), click here to go to the main UCF Reel Knights website.
Related Video: “This Over The Top College Fishing Club Video Will Have You Wondering Why You Aren’t At UCF!” (watch it here now)
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Well, after watching this video below you might want to buy a pair!
These jet-propelled diving boots are freaking sweet!
I mean, who needs scuba tanks if you have a pair of Jet Boots?
The guy in the video that chases down a submarine (and certainly has some fun with the people inside of the sub) is Paul McDonnel (the well-known deaf freediver).
He even has some fun passing by scuba divers in a wreck (similar to the funny scuba prank video he did last year).
So how much do these Jet Boots cost?
According to my research online, these jet-propelled boots run anywhere from $3,000 – $5,000 for recreational users.
Have you ever wondered what it looks like below the surface just seconds before a snook crushes your grunt or pinfish?
Then check out this amazing up close underwater view showing exactly what goes down between snook and small baitfish.
Of course, this might not be precisely how it occurs every time in nature due to the fact the diver was using his flashlight to zero in on the grunt, but then again the snook was probably a bit more cautious than usual due to the diver right behind him…
At the :21 mark, the grunt almost does an accidental turn around into the snook’s mouth! It looked like it was just inches away from being eaten!
It looked like it was just inches away from being eaten!
I guess the snook was still inspecting his food…
But at any rate, it never gets old seeing a snook stalking his dinner before going in for the kill like a lion.
This video definitely makes me want to hit the water and go snook fishing!
Related Video: “How To Properly Rig A Pinfish For Snook, Grouper, And Tarpon”(watch it here)
Related Blog Post: “5 Shortcuts To Catching Snook In Florida” (see it here now)
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As anglers, we all share one common bond regardless if we are freshwater or saltwater anglers…
To catch fish, to be outside, and to do everything in our power not to get skunked out on the water.
But if you really peel away at the layers of “Why people love fishing”, it has less to do with catching big fish and more to do with the unforgettable experiences and memories that are created while out on the water.
Yes, it is an amazing feeling to catch a monster fish or a new personal record (or world record).
But nothing can replace the joy of seeing kid’s catch fish…
Watching their eyes light up…
And witnessing the transformation of someone that will be forever changed due fishing.
Moreover, nothing can replace the memories that are created with friends, family, children, and loved ones out on the water.
For me, it’s why I keep going back to the water time and time again… it’s not chasing the biggest fish.
For me, it’s chasing memories, chasing exciting new adventures, and pursuing experiences with friends and family that are not replaceable with any amount of money.
The guy who created this video below is our friend Frankie Marion from Catch 1 Films.
He has filmed some of the most amazing inshore fishing films out there (like this recent redfish video), but I’m willing to bet that if you asked him about the most powerful and memorable video he ever created (and will remember forever) it would be this one with his son.
Family.
Memories.
Experiences that matter.
Even the experience of a father teaching his son about catch and release (at the end of the video).
As if spearfishing monster Wahoo isn’t cool enough, try doing it with swarms of sharks around you!
And before you start watching the first 45 seconds wondering where the sharks are, just wait…
At one point, it looked like every shark in the area showed up to see if they could get a free meal.
Here is one of the images from the video where the guy holding a bleeding wahoo is surrounded by sharks.
Now if you have ever caught a wahoo on a line and reel, you know what kind of fight you are in for.
Well just imagine going spearfishing for wahoo… And not just any wahoo, we are talking some big boys here in this video (according to the video author, these were in the 80-95 pound range).
Not only that, after the first kill shot, tons of sharks start swarming, making it even tougher on the spear fishermen.
Great video gents!
Color me impressed.
Are you wondering where this awesome wahoo action was all filmed?
It was in the Gulf of Mexico off of Texas. If you want to check out more on these divers and how to fish with them, check them out here.
Kyle Dodder + Dave Rice + Dam Nguyen + Keith Love = Salt Strong
What do you do when you have a nice land-based 100lb+ Tarpon on the line and a lightning storm starts to move in closer?
Well, our friend Brent Bensmiller (aka SHOORTYS on YouTube) of Paddle Naples says stick it out and land the fish!
Check out the awesome fight he had (you can see the tarpon jumping out in the distance quite a few times), not to mention the amazing sunset and lightning clash!
Very cool.
As you will see towards the end of the video, the tarpon measured 6’7″ with a girth of 34 inches (and was estimated to weigh 130 pounds).
