You should post more vids with your shirt off. 😘

@BeardedBrad92

Жыл бұрын

I will, just for you!

@williambenner701

Жыл бұрын

​@@BeardedBrad92 so is Matt coming out as a Bud Light drinker?🤔

@cameronhoover7561

Жыл бұрын

​@@williambenner701 😂😂😂😂

@catebligh

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Great video, excellent bait 😉😂

@lynnwarren6127

Жыл бұрын

Haha

Man, having a six year old who loves filming his shenanigans, this warms my heart.

Congratulations Brad , and having Kelton filming, you will remember this tarpon,, it's special,

Kelton gets so excited I love it he makes a good fishing partner for you looks like is taking over your channel for this trip LOL, good first catch.

Father son fishing. Doesn’t get any better than that. Told you last year Kelton should be your camera man

Your son is a hoot!!! Gonna be narrating his own lifestreams shortly!!! Nice fish! That Bama Beach Bum is an instigator!!

These are perfect examples of, just one more cast, and being percistant. Well done Brad and your son for not giving up on you.

Kelton needs his own broadcast. He could call it: Kelton's commentary!😂 This is going to be such a great trip for you! Congratulations on the first Tarpon!👍👍

this video had me pumped, especially as a dad who takes his 5 year old daughter to fish with him, I can relate. makes me want to go to my local tarpon spot and give them a try

Nothing like "Catching Reel Memories" with your son. Kelton is a champion. Keep him interested and he will be a fine young man before you know it. Great video. How much weight have you lost ??😊

Congratulations on your first tarpon. But I must say, Kelton’s commentary made this video so much better. Not sure who was more excited, him or you! Awesome.

Way to start a vacation. So enjoyed you and Keltons energy and excitement

Nice effort Brad. I caught and boated my first tarpon fishing with a guide friend of mine at Boca Grande Pass on live pin fish, took me 40 minutes to get it to the boat, guide Greg DeVault est weight at 185+, photos to prove it in 2008. Caught my last one off of Lighthouse Point Everglades City, Fla after casting a lipless X Large Super Pogy bait (now discontinued, dammit!!!) in Mullet color saw her swim underneath the boat towards where I had been casting, barely had time to close the bail-40 lb braid w/60lb flourocarbon leader- as she swam back towards me in the boat. When I got tight I set the hook as hard as I could, she jumped straight up in the air less than 15' from the boat, allowed my rod tip to point at her to give a little slack, but she was looking down at me, standing at the back of the boat, 4 times she jumped straight up, so close you could hear her gills slapping as she shook her head, me yelling at my friend to get the damn camera 2 ft from his hand as he froze, unable to move, as he was as awestruck as I was at the enormous size, looking down at me w/that left eye and crashing back down only to jump straight out of the water again and again. On the 4th jump, she finally straightened 2 of the 3 hooks on rear treble and spit the lure right back at me. We both were so impressed we didn't move for almost a minute and couldn't speak. Finally I cursed my friend because he hadn't taken any photos, just froze in place. We both estimated easily over 200+ lbs. Had to rebend the hooks, retie my leader as about 10'' were frayed and on the very next cast, casting in the same location, caught a 39" snook and landed it, took photos-oversized and out of season, Aug, again retied my leader frayed again by snook, then hooked an even bigger one I could not turn around and had my friend unfreeze and follow it with trolling motor I might have brought it to the boat before she straighten the same 2 hooks on the rear of my plug and pull off. Leader frayed again, I clipped off the lure and retired it, and quit fishing for the day. Good times living in Everglades City until Irma 09/2017 destroyed my business and home there.

Brad, Love the video! While dad is fishing, Dad's biggest fan is giving play by play in the back ground. Precious times. I lived it. took mine fishing at 4. by 8 he knew his way around bait casting equipment. He is now in his mid forties, successful business man, and now takes me fishing. You sir, are establishing your legacy. I pray for your success and provision. You have a very good video presence. Enjoy your valuable family time. God bless you and your family.

Congratulations on your first tarpon!! Kelton was great to have with you. He very excited as well.

Congratulations on your 1st tarpon. Kelton makes a great video partner.

@BeardedBrad92

Жыл бұрын

Yes he does!

Kelton gives the play by play like Howard Cosell

What a feel good moment . Can be emotional working that hard for one fish and get have your little buddy along for the ride . He was such a trooper too ! He was like , “ 2 more casts dad 2 more and then we will go back to the house ! “ …. My daughter is a couple months away from turning 2 , can not wait for moments like these to share with her .

First time fishing the keys last week. Tried and tried to get one with no luck. Fished live pins for 3 nights. They were eating shrimp and wouldn't hardly touch anything else. Had 1 hookup and 2 more eats. It was awesome watching the one hookup jump in real life though. Such an adrenaline rush.

So happy for you landing your first Tarpon and your son getting excited is just great to see … Your a Fantastic Parent !!!😁

Sitting in my work van eating lunch loosing my shiz on this one!! Every time the tip dipped I yelled come on brad!!! Total fishin dork over here ha!! I’m in the exact boat too. Hooked a few monsters from the beach but still haven’t landed the silver king. Imma loose it when it happens!! Great vid!!!!!

Awesome video love Keltons view point you need to hire him . He is awesome like Dad great memories for both

Way to go Brad!!!!!! You may be lucky there was grass there to keep that fish from jumping. When i was fishing for those little tarpon my hookup to landing ratio was only 50% cause those little guys went airborne.

Congratulations!!! Love this video!! Kelton is quite the commentator.😊

Your son giving you one more cast was the key to this catch!!!

No better way to start a family vacation than a pre-dinner tarpon!

Awesome catch!! Congrats BB!!!!! I was just in Marathon (Key Colony) a few weeks ago. Live Mullet was the ticket for the Tarpon!!! Tight Lines!!

Way to go Brad! I could only imagine the feeling of spotting them, let alone catching one! That is straight fishing brother! Cheers, and hope you and the fam had a blast!

Hey Brad. Had I known you did a overnitter in Port St Lucie, I would have opened my home to you and the rest of the fam. Maybe next time.

Silver kings are the hardest to hook, toughest to land and the most fun to fight. Nice job Brad!

@BeardedBrad92

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For sure! Time to get a big one!

I absolutely loved this video. Remembering fishing with my son when he was that age. Totally exciting. Glad you landed your Tarpon.

Beard, let Kelton narrate. I like him! Was that chocolate on his face or mud? 😂

My suggestion is skin hook the lure on the side next time you fish with plastics, really helped my hook up ratio bass fishing. I have two fish I've yet to catch that I want to catch, tarpon and bull red, caught some small red fish but no big one yet. I hope you and the family enjoyed the vacation!

Looks like a great place. Love seeing Kelton with you.

Hi Brad, good stuff! On the South Carolina coast, tarpon will readily hit a silver or gold spoon..sharp hooks. Tight lines!

Congrats on finally catching one

@BeardedBrad92

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Really enjoy your videos. Vacationing in Sandy Key and made it a point to stop by the store. Really nice store and super friendly and nice staff. Bought some supplies to fish the beach but realized I enjoy watching you guys more and that from an air-conditioned easy chair 😅

Who goes tarpon fishing with only one lure? The same guys always forgetting to bring a net. Brad, Matt and Brant!😂

The lucky last cast!!! Good job!

You were lucky to have as much room to cast as you did. Where I live trimming the mangroves like that is illegal! For a first fish on a new rod you scored well.

I loved the Kid take the camera and do commentary that was GREAT!

Bull Bay is the best man. I have one of most almost all of their different rods and they’re all fantastic. If you plan on grabbing more in the future I would look at the bolt or the banshee!

Good shit Brad... I go to the keys every year from. Pennsylvania chasing my first tarpon... I am still chasing.... Awesome video... Congratulations my dude!!!

Love the play by play! "Well they're not that big." LOL

Whoohoo!! We are heading to Key Largo and Key West starting tomorrow!!! Bud n Mary’s is a great place to find some fishing options!!

Congratulations Brad. Should be an amazing week. Can’t wait.

Awesome catch and landing. Still trying to hook my first one and bring it in. Happy to see you accomplished your goal.

that just spere of da moment fishin! good job staysafe..

All right. Great catch. It helps to know what you are looking at. I probably would have ignored that thinking they were mullet or something. Looks like you have a great helper in Kelton. You might lose your youtube channel to him in a couple of years. lol. Great video.

Congratulations on your first landed tarpon Brad!

Congratulations on your success! Looks like your swim bait did the trick, but I can also suggest an artificial shrimp for those baby tarpon. I’ve had some luck in the Keys with that approach. Also - it’s great you have a fishing companion who will encourage you to cast more, and also narrate for you, so you can focus on catching fish!

I was down there about a month ago. I caught a 50 pounder on a piece of cut mullet. I didn't realize they would eat cut bait until that trip. We also caught some on live mullet and pilchards. Good luck!

@BeardedBrad92

Жыл бұрын

I’m gonna try to find some mullet and go after the big ones. I’ve seen a bunch but they won’t touch a swimbait

Rich from fishaholic fishes the area alot and targets alot of the same fish there and closer to miami area. He may also be able to give you some bait/lure pointers as well as tell you about some other species you only find down there

We were on the Atlantic side a few weeks ago in tavernier key largo area, I had luck on the tarpon with a yo-zuri crystal minnow. Also got to check out Bud and Marys and say hi to Nick that’s a cool place.

Congratulations on your First Tarpon Brad, they are so fun to catch!

Awesome video! My sons the same age and I was right there with ya hyped on that tarpon!

I use the DOA soft plastics in trinidad for smaller size tapon.

Love Keltons play by!❤

Great vid BB, landed on the 2nd to last cast, so COOL.

I am excited for you Dude!! I look forward to the time when I can catch a tarpon.

What a location! It’s beautiful 🤩! Have a good one! GBO 🍊🏈

I love your videos Brad !! Enjoyed each of your videos !!!

It must've felt great to catch your first! Awesome video! Congrats man!

@BeardedBrad92

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Met you down on the bridge this past weekend. Thanks for taking a few minutes to talk

@BeardedBrad92

Жыл бұрын

Good meeting you!

Bearded. you did amazing traveling~ be well! ))

Congrats my my friend, still on my bucket list.

Love your sons commentary.

Excellent video! I'm coming to the keys and everglades this fall to smash the tarpon! I can't wait

Fun vid man! Good job Kelton 😎

Take your boy to Robbie's to feed the tarpon brad !!!

Enjoyed the video brother! Congrats on the tarpon an I like that rod n reel setup!!

@BeardedBrad92

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Leaving out of Birmingham in the morning heading that way. Will be in Marathon on Sunday. Hopefully I can catch my first tarpon.

@BeardedBrad92

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! There’s a bunch on Long Key bridge. I couldn’t get them to eat any swim baits, might need some live bait

Great Job Brad!!

Cameraman Kelton!

@BeardedBrad92

Жыл бұрын

Gotta remind him he’s gotta point it at me lol

@michaeltaylor4984

Жыл бұрын

He's the same height as Ron.

hell yea, dude. great end to a first day traveling

So much fun- great vid

Nice, good job on the tarpon

Welcome to the Florida Keys brother, and you done did well 👍☝️🙏 Viva Cristo Rey

hi great videos im from puerto rico, use small fluke or paddle tail

Your boy is a great hype man

I spend a lot of time in Marathon. Looking forward to the Keys content!!

@BeardedBrad92

Жыл бұрын

Love it down here!

my first tarpon was with a pinfish and a cane pole

I mean if Stancyk says let’s go fishing the only thing to say is ok and when? Going on his boats is on my bucket list

Pretty work.

awesome.God bless.

I hooked a few Tarps from the Skyway Bridge. They were monsters, did not bring them in. lol

You uploaded this and I’m literally driving to the keys right now lol going to islamorada

Anything that looks like a finger mullet Brad..👍 Throw it!!!!

Well done bro. You hook em up

Thanks 👍🙏

You could also try reaching out to Keywest Watermen while your down there. He has 2 boats I think? Seems like a really good dude. Just a thought.

White Swim shad paddle tails is what I use for tarpon

I caught my 1st tarpon down there on dock off conch key with a slam shady.

@BeardedBrad92

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That’s awesome!

Awesome catch! Cool that your boy got to see it. As a full time single father, I will say, it makes it tough to watch your videos with the kids in them only cause if I get a few quiet minutes at the house to watch a video, I’d rather not hear more questions from that age demographic (my daughters do the same question bombardment). Not hating on it, just giving some feedback from that standpoint.

Great catch!!! Hold it up next time!!!

What size jighead did you use with the paddletail?

lmaoo dude a couple tips for you my brotha with the little mullet give it some twitching action don’t just reel it on top especially with a weighted hook and two u gotta set the hook really good to get it in there cuz the hookset ratio sucks on those things and u have to bow to the silver king when he jumps😉🙏🏻

Awesome bro

Cool Beans

Nibln’s slay!!! IYKYK!