I'm pretty sure one of those Island Venture OCV vessels helped us out during the ADSFR a couple of years ago. We became dead in the water about 90 miles out and the engineer that came on board told us they were just treating us like a training exercise lol They took our batteries back to their vessel, charged them up and brought them back to us. Awesome guys to have save our butts. Gave them every fish on ice we had 👍

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

I'm happy to hear that!! It's such a good thing to have good people that are willing to help. That ship is huge for sure

@ParkerForSale

4 ай бұрын

@BamaSaltwater huge! Pulled up a couple hundred yards from us and calmed the seas cause it blocked the wind haha

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

Haha that's unfortunate that happened to y'all but definitely an experience to remember. It's so hard to fathom how they do not budge in those seas at all.@@ParkerForSale

@Al-oe8ib

4 ай бұрын

@@BamaSaltwater hi Stephen, gyro stabilisation and gps position lock is the reason

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

Yup!! It's just amazing at the engineering behind it (and money haha)! @@Al-oe8ib Same with the Floaters.

Thanks for bringing us along on your fishing adventure today. Great Vid.

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you for the content and thank you for your service! Love watching your videos!

Very fun to watch! Thanks Stephen!

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it !

Nice video, Cap'n Stephen! We were in GS right before you filmed this. Looks like we got out before the weather turned!!

Awesome video man! Like watching your videos while eating, keep up the great work.

Thank you for sharing my friend 14:44

I got the opportunity last May to fish this very same rig. We left out of Panama City Florida. Caught my first yellow fin, black fin, and rainbow runner on that trip. Was incredible!!!

Looked like a great time!

That was an awsome $1,000 boat ride, too bad you didnt catch much.

@Wayneright

3 ай бұрын

Prob more along the lines of $3500, not including fuel :)

Im Glad you appeared in my recommended again! Love your content!

@kerbytorres4077

2 ай бұрын

go ahead and subscribe my guy

@agent7official

2 ай бұрын

Have been for a year

Amazing adventure 😊 thanks for posting

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

love the vids keep up the good work

Awesome boat and trip! Love the highlight and the vlog there at the end! Nice change up!

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Beautiful boat! Love to fish offshore!

That boat is amazing!!! I would love to be able to have something a third that size, let alone that one! Tuna is definitely a fish on my bucket list that I'm itching to be able to fish for!

thanks...interesting and fun video.what a beast of a boat...

Thanks man! Haven’t been able to get back to the states to fish. Offshore fishing is something that’s still on my bucket list. P.S. thanks for your service as always. Thanked a soldier hier in Germany when he was on his way to be deployed. He looked at me like an alien, and I know why. My dad served until ‘71

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing !!!

That boat was awesome. Thanks for sharing. I did feel like I was there lol.

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

It was just amazing to be out for sure!

unreal ride great boat good info..staysafe..

Oh yeah, this is a good Tuesday now. That's a really nice boat too. Thanks Bama Saltwater for the great content bro.

Have you ever considered collaborating with Captain Collier on one of these long range trips, he's in Alabama too🎣🐟🐠😁

Love the video live nearby ya and been learning a lot from ur videos. I’d love some longer unedited videos of you just fishing. Keep it up!

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

Will do! Thank you

Hopefully Russ got that autopilot worked out. I never got a chance to come back out and look at it. Awesome vids always.

Cool video! Ya need to get that kayak out and get us a video.

Awesome video Brother!

that thing is sick

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

It really is dang cool. Just glad im not the one who pays the fuel bill haha

That was awesome beautiful boat and a great day at sea and it shows where the luck is, and that is with you and your boat haha but still a valid time and a good experience going that far out to sea in great weather

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

Haha 100%% some days are awesome boat rides and other are just fish slaying days. The experience is amazing no matter what

Beautiful boat!

Man I just went on a Fishing Trip... Thanks for letting me Tag along Bro and I still cant believe you guys didn't slay em being that far offshore and in that deep water part of the Gulf , but it beats work any day of the Week.. 👍

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

Next time! That’s why they call it fishing lol

Wow, what a boat, what an experience!

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

Definitely a trip to remember albeit the lack of a loaded fish box. But that boat, the speed, and the open water was amazing!

That was an impressive experience, huge vessel. You catch way more fish heading out with your Momma

We know that rig all To well !

That was a cool video. Great stuff.

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Awesome boat! Cat's are very comfortable..ty!

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

That is the truth! Thank you

Always a good day when bama uploads ❤

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Wow what a boat!

Dang Russ hit the powerball!

Love it

I just subscribed to you. Your channel is amazing!!

@BamaSaltwater

23 күн бұрын

Thank ya! Welcome to the channel! Tight lines and God Bless!

@james_059

23 күн бұрын

@@BamaSaltwater Good luck fishing this summer btw!!🎣🐟

Nice ride!

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

Sure is!

You need to try the next Cuda you catch. They're really good ceviche and fried

Wowzers, whatta nice boat ! I think I saw it ( or one just like it) around New Years. Hard to beat a cat hull for the ride smooth enough to sleep during. Lol. It makes my Worldcat look like a bathtub toy. 😂

Ole Russ is quite the host

Damn brother you been eating GOOD

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

You know it !

Can you go kayak fishing for speckled, trout and redfish?

My boys and I went out of Venice LA last year. We fished the oiled rigs for tuna. Got 7 giant yellow fin. We were in a 42ft freeman. Amazing experience for sure

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

That's an awesome trip and experience!! It was a slowww day of fishing but gah lee, it's still a fun time !

Do some more catch n cooks it’s been a minute

Shiii right out of Venice. That's a mission from GS.

Amazing!

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

I was waiting for a week to watch kkkk

OH HELL NO! The moment I see that twister storm, Im out of there. Your crazy bro LMAO!

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

I hear ya on that haha

Cruising at 55 mph in the dark in the ocean is crazy to me😂

Gotta get down to Venice man.

Wow! I'm glad you had a good time Stephen! Gotta admit, though, that this isn't my idea of a fun day of fishing!

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!!! I just love the ride out and seeing the insane engineering of such huge structures way out in the middle of no where. It's crazy for sure.

Most people are car people.. but cars don’t touch the absolute insane beauty of boats… nor the price 😂😂😂

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

Ikr it really is insane and hard to comprehend that tier of boats haha

It’s funny how you go so far and catch one fish and you go by yourself on a bay boat and have a blast catching dozens of fish 🎣. Here in California where I’m from, is also hard for me to get into good fish 🎣 inshore or offshore, especially when I’m limited because of my 19 foot bay boat, but it’s always fun fishing no matter what. Some days I’m done by 12 o’clock because it’s one after another fish and I have my limits, other days I barely catch a fish not to get skunked. Love the videos as always 👍🍻🇺🇸

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

IKR haha!! That's what makes it fun and exciting cause you never know when it's gonna be a catching day or just a boat ride kinda day haha!

That looked like a great day with great friends! Coming down to OB in May for my annual trip. Hope to catch some Spanish and Mangroves under the bridge and along the sea wall. Did pretty good last year. Maybe I will see you out there!! "First Team"!!

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

Go Mustangs!

As an Immigration officer, I had the adventures of boarding a rig, and many other exciting Gulf and Mississippi river floats!

Russ is my ❤

Holy chit.... my arm just hurts from looking at the electronic reel from my last off-shore visit down at off the Bama coast..

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

7 lbs of lead is no joke for sure

I bet the guys/ gals eat really well on those rigs

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

I bet so!!!

wow, does he do charter fishing busness.. seems like a massive investment for just personal fishing.

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

He does not, some people just got it for sure!

I don't even wanna see the fuel bill. 😂 Bucket list trip right there.

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

700 gallons were burned , glad it wasn’t my card lol

I tested the life boats on Appomattox while it was still in Texas.

It only took half of my mortgage payment in gas to go fishing, but holy crap that was awesome!

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

Insane for sure. Crazy that lifestyle where the engines cost as much as my entire boat haha plus some

Nice video! I'm still learning about the offshore setups and had a few questions. It looks like the 50W's are spooled with all mono. Any particular reason you went that way rather than using braid and a mono top shot? What pound test are you using and who makes those adjustable bent butt rods? Appreciate any advice or feedback you can give.

@BamaSaltwater

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! 50W's have a Mono topshot with hollowcore braid backing. These are custom rods with Winthrop adjustable butts. Thanks!!!

@metalli445

3 ай бұрын

@@BamaSaltwater I appreciate the immediate response. I'm looking to purchase some 50W's soon and I've heard the hollow core braided backing is the way to go. What pound test are you using for the braid and topshot? I'll mainly be fishing out of Ocean City, MD in the canyons when for tuna when I'm fully setup. Just looking for some advice.

I like more your boat bro more fun more fish more adventure

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

I love my boat !

I like foggy Bama Backyard lol

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

It's definitely cool and especially at night when the barges and push boats come by with the spotlight

Love you! Stop eating carbs!

Your boy loves him some AC/DC

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

Oh yeah ! I do too haha!

@sandersj32

4 ай бұрын

@@BamaSaltwater it was my first concert. I’ve seen them 3x now. Me too

I have to say I'm not a fan of robot fishing, but the boat is awesome.

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

The boat is definitely cool!

The sound of those engines is enough to make your testosterone levels increase by at least 250 points!! So cool!!!

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

That was my favorite part!

@Evenpar65

4 ай бұрын

Appomattox, I actually help build a vessel on that rig. Nice seeing it in your video. Keep them coming. Love watching your videos

High dollar tuna!

Good Grief!! What a boat. How much fuel does she hold? Any idea how much you burned on this trip?

@BamaSaltwater

3 ай бұрын

Ikr!!! I believe it hold 1000 gallons, I know for sure we burned 700 gallons on this trip. Absolutely insane.....

Just exactly how fast will that boat go? Looks like it was scootin

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

We were cruising at 55. I believe it can top out at 65 plus mph , even 70+ . This one had quad 400 Verados and it's just insane how effortless a 20,000lb vessel can pick up speed. Crazy.

@Adam-yb2ei

4 ай бұрын

@@BamaSaltwater I know that was awesome. Glad you got to do that.

Crazy how expensive center consoles are scout made a 53 and 3.7 million for a center console

what does that tuna work out to per pound?

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

Shoot , way cheaper to go to a grocery store lol. But it’s the get away trip that makes it worth it vs just the fish

Whats the gallons per hour burn rate on something like that?

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

Insane to comprehend for sure. I know that 700 gallons were burned on this trip

I see why you never posted it 😂 tight lines brother

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

Haha! Tight lines

Is he like a charter or do you just know him

Well, you should see how nice my kayak is..😆

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

Haha I love my kayak haha!

i was sitting there like wait a minute thats not bamas boat then i read the title lmao

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

Haha, maybe one day lmfao!!!!!

Do you ever use dipsy divers or planner boards

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

I am fairly a minimalist so I do not. I usually use my angled out rod holders to get the lures to spread

@tomeickhorst6787

4 ай бұрын

@@BamaSaltwater I was just curious we use dipsy divers when trolling and snagging spoonbill

alabama is really strick on their fish limits

@francismarion6400

2 ай бұрын

Funny thing is, Alabama doesn't own any fish. It's a scam.

Dang it, Stephen, I’m three hours late for this one. Sorry, I’ll do better in the future. God Bless

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

Hey ! Watch it whenever you feel comfortable!! Tight lines and God Bless!!!

That boat costs 1.2 million??? Wow we’re SCREWED

I’m pretty sure you don’t need a HMS for wahoo but I could be wrong

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

I didn’t think so either but it’s almost like you need an encyclopedia for all the regulations these days haha

Its really nice to be able to fish with such "few" permits, thanks to our over taxed gov! Nice video.

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

haha, I dont make them rules lol. thanks!

Which cav unit were you with?

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

1-8 cav, 2abct

@WMoore425

4 ай бұрын

@BamaSaltwater I was 1st ID 3-1 Aviation stationed with a bunch of 1-6 cav so was just wondering. Thank you for your service and god bless.

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

@@WMoore425 Gotcha!! thanks for your service as well bro!!! God Bless and Tight Lines!

As my great grandfather used to say, "the boat doesn't make the fisherman good the fisherman makes the boat look good"! Great contrnt ss usual brother in green!

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

Definitely!! You can never buy luck but in this case you definitely make it faster and more comfortable haha!

That is crazy the difference of that. People don't realize what the paint actually looks like on a 100k car or boat. Then you take it to a guy like him and get that mirror like image plus the extra to keep that. Can't wait till the next video drops.

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

100%, it;s a whole other life style that's just insane for sure

What marina is this?

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

OB Marina

What an awesome boat,that's why it's called fishing and not catching lol

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

100% it was a slowwww day for everyone, But still a fun time!

@garygould2194

4 ай бұрын

@BamaSaltwater as long as there's water and fish poles it's always fun lol

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

@@garygould2194 I fully agree with that!!

Doesn't take long to get 100+ miles off shore & back with a boat like that. Plenty of HP pushing it along.

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

Definitely effortless for sure!

That’s the FloraBama boat right?

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

No sir, same brand though! Florabama is the 40ft cat, this one is the 46ft cat . Both super cool

wow what boat

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

Ikr, glad it wasn't my fuel bill haha

Fishing the floaters is my favorite thing to do, Im out of Biloxi, I run my 26ft deep V out to the Ram and the marlin preferably at night to jig for blackfin while the sun is down. We chunk and drift around the floaters waiting for the morning yellowfin bite.

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

It's amazing out there for sure

Nice boat, too bad you didn't catch anything.

Was the McDonald’s even better on that boat?