Word of advice to those who don't know: No matter how cute and cuddly fire ants may seem, don't EVER try to pet them. They don't like that.

@tomlockwood6599

5 ай бұрын

🤣

@Wesson.HS.Drumline

5 ай бұрын

Yeah tried that once😂

@ndirex9668

5 ай бұрын

Ok thx ☺️

Stephan met you at the Fort Morgan boat launch the other day! You are the real deal for sure, so kind to everyone😊.

@BamaSaltwater

5 ай бұрын

It was a pleasure talking with you!! Thanks for the support!

0:02 Stephen, I'm glad you did what you did today. A little different day for me, I had cataract surgery on one eye. Now I cant wait to do the other. I'll get to wear regular sunglasses fo the first time in 40 years

@BamaSaltwater

5 ай бұрын

Ive always said that the ability to have good vision should be a privilege !! Awesome and I'm proudfor you!

As the saying goes, “Don’t knock it til you try it.” Great video man! God bless.

@BamaSaltwater

5 ай бұрын

100% thank you. God Bless!

Caught a few barracuda off of Carolina Beach last summer. Fish was absolutely delicious. Definitely an underrated eater.

So, Stephen, it’s official. My wife and I will be back down south on March 15th. Conway, SC. Near Myrtle Beach. About 20 minutes. Came here to Wisconsin from North Carolina for wife’s family, and can’t wait to get back. If it’s even an option to visit and fish with you, even just from a pier, I’d definitely take a road trip to see you.

@rvfishing8817

5 ай бұрын

He's in Gulf Shores

Thanks for taking us fishing and sharing your lunch with us today.

I love Pacific Barracuda, it's so versatile, also like to smoke it, season and mix with crab meat into patties(or imitation) vacuum bag it for a later cook, cornmeal fish sticks. Soak in apple cider vinegar and milk for a bit then let drain and dry real good for a malty cod like fry battered taste.

Your videos take me back to my Gulf shores vacation home

Glad to see someone with you that far out

@BamaSaltwater

5 ай бұрын

Definitely wouldn't wanna be out there solo for pure safety reasons

I love catching and cooking Pacific Barracuda. We also fry up the row.

Looks delicious! One of my favorite fish to fry and eat is Atlantic sharp nose shark. Cut it into nuggs, and soak it in milk with a little crab boil before you batter it, 🤤👌 taste just like fried catfish.

Great video what a beautiful day at sea, the fish are slamming the lines it can't get any better that was awesome, yeah barracuda is good eating that to me was a big one the ones I like to keep are about from the bottom of the gills to the tail in size compared to that one / I was needing to see a good fishing video like this one

thank you for finally doing a barracuda catch and cook! great content as always

Great video as always man God bless you

@BamaSaltwater

5 ай бұрын

Thanks! You too!

They love barracuda in the Caribbean

I hope you don't get sick.. my friend got super sick from cuda poisoning one time.. I'll be praying 🙏...

Love the show. appreciate your tips and showing how you do everything. Looking forward to many more.

Thanks for the catch and the cooking show! Both were great!

I have been enjoying the content lately. Keep it up man.

Beautiful sky behind you for dinner... no better seting for some good fish....🔥🔥🔥

Keep up the good work, watching your videos makes me want to move to orange county. The weather is fantastic!

Great stuff man. Always enjoy your videos, keep up the great work brother.

Hey brother, always enjoy your videos. Makes me want to move to Alabama for the fishing!

@johndeaux83

5 ай бұрын

Come to the Gulf Coast for the fishing, leave due to the outrageous cost of homeowner's insurance!😢

@rockyclick371

5 ай бұрын

@@johndeaux83 it can't possibly be worse than the rest of the country. Unless it is

I wish I could make a trip down there. Being 90% bedridden tells me I can't. But watching your videos helps a lot. I only wish I could eat the fish with you. I've owned boats since 1984. Haven't seen mine in about 7 years or so. Man I wish I could hang.

Thanks for trying different things, Stephen! I've always been a big proponent that there really aren't many "trash" fish in the ocean. Back in my grandpappy's day, black drum were "trash fish". Today? They sell for $20 at a restaurant. I've tried hardhead catfish, alligator gar, and ladyfish. Sure, they may not be as good as redfish (what is?!!), but, prepared properly, they are just as good eats as anything else!!

@BamaSaltwater

5 ай бұрын

I fully agree!! All about the prep and recipe!

Great video again Stephen! LOL at you laughing when the catchup bottle farted.

@BamaSaltwater

5 ай бұрын

Hehe, glad you caught that ;)

I know it’s not is a old video, but I’ve been cooking with big Mike’s ap seasoning also, it’s the sugar in it burning,

What a rad channel - thanks dude 👍👏🤙

@BamaSaltwater

5 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

We catch a ton of those stink missiles out of Texas but never eat em. May have to try one.

@BamaSaltwater

5 ай бұрын

Worth a try if in the right area

@mosquitofleetfishing6599

5 ай бұрын

@@BamaSaltwater evidently so. We tend to catch them around floating rigs when fishing for tuna. A lot of them turn into chum

Like always, great video. The ending is super fantastic, giving thanks to God

Barracuda is a very tasty fish, made my mouth water watching this video. Your pronunciation of Worcestershire is spot on mate!

@BamaSaltwater

5 ай бұрын

Thanks I really is!

It looks like you had fun. Your fun videos are pretty good.

Can you do a quick how to guide on your plot charter and show how you use it and tips and tricks? I’m new to saltwater fishing out of Pascagoula, Ms and really have never used electronics as I came up freshwater Jon boat fishing. I feel like I could get a lot more out of my device and I’m enjoying how much help you provide in your videos! Good luck!

Great video! Who knew about barracuda! Will try it. Love your channel. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

@BamaSaltwater

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, it's worth a try in certain conditions!

In Jamaica we love eating barracuda..🤤one love bra!..🇯🇲👊🏿

Hey Stephen from San Diego California USA 🇺🇸

When it comes to mercury and fish one of the fish ranked highest in concern is actually Tuna, and they do recommend not eating it everyday and so on but funny enough no one pays much attention to that because its everyone's favorite fish

@mikehataway4126

5 ай бұрын

Nobody eats it every day

@LeadPhalanx-zv6wx

5 ай бұрын

​@@mikehataway4126 It doesn't have to be every day genius! frequently may be too much.. Are you lonely that you have to be looking for where to comment ​ @mikehataway4126 its just a generic be aware

@supervisorone5960

5 ай бұрын

@@mikehataway4126 Why are you taking things so literally TheEstablishment is right, such notices of awareness have been put out so that the individual decides what's too frequently to him. Tuna is very popular world wide

@MA-zz2bz

5 ай бұрын

@@mikehataway4126 You might be the only one who took that literally..

Great and your content is aging like wine brotha🤙🏼

@BamaSaltwater

5 ай бұрын

Thank you man!

Keep up the good work brother

I just noticed your boat is a Clearwater. I’ve had a 2300 CC for the past 7 years. I love it. I looked up cases of Ciguatera a while back and I’m sure there were 0 along the east coast of Florida where I fish. We always used to keep barracuda that size. I can’t convince the group I fish with now to eat them. I take one home for myself once in a while though. I also like that you consider mullet more than just bait. I saw you mention having mullet for dinner a while back. I love fresh mullet. Sorry you ran that far and didn’t get a tuna though. I’d love to see a mullet catch clean and cook.

@BamaSaltwater

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, I bought the boat and have put it through its paces and it has really outperformed my expectations! and Barracuda is definitely delicious in the right preparation. Yes, I absolutely love a fresh Mullet! Id take a fried mullet backbone before a snapper fillet!!! Thank you . I did one in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pIuCzdWTj7bHe8Y.html

Grew up in Florida, and we often kept smaller ones to eat. Never an issue, and one of the better eating fish. Usually smaller than that one. Up there with cobia, porgies, grouper, and sheepshead. Still love my triggerfish and wahoo tho.

Mercury levels are more important to worry about but shoot you ain't eating them jokers everyday so you are good brother. Tight lines!! 🫡🇺🇸

Always love your catch and cooks.

@BamaSaltwater

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

Where on Gods green earth did you learn that Ant trick? That’s such great information!! Thanks Steven!

One of your fellow Toutubers was on the island of Dominica. Barracudas sells for $7 a pound and considered a delicacy!

Please do a video on your knife maintenance. I've found that being my biggest hurdle with all the sheepshead and snapper I clean

We'll be heading down tomorrow morning from Indiana, and I'll be fishing in the bay for the week. Can't wait.

It matters not how experienced a fisherman you are, no matter how good of health you may think you are in, an accident is still an accident and a medical emergency can come out of left field. With that being said, always wear your PFD. If your buddy goes overboard or if you go overboard that is not the time for “wishing and wanting “ a PFD. I always have on my Mustang inflatable PFD and I not promoting their product. It’s never a hindrance. In my profession I have recovered drowning victims that did not have to drown. Simple as that. I’ve said my piece.

as always enjoyed your video thanks for sharing

Barracuda is one of or the best tasting fish in the world!

This js a first. Feeding the fire ants!!!!😂😂😂😂😂 content has been top tier lately !

I've heard that about barracudai've even watched a couple shows where natives in the bahamasprefer it to wahoo

Makes good ceviche just have to load it more with limons

Nice catch and cook brother!

Sweet 🎉

Great Video. What would be cool would be just to live out there....lol

Back to the roots man!!!!

❤❤yay bama uploaded

Steve, if you eat what ants eat then my dog's droppings must be ok. I'll send you a catch clean and cook video.😅

That cuda looked really good on the plate👍👍

@BamaSaltwater

5 ай бұрын

It was delicious!

Is there a video showing how to rig those pier rods like the knots and weights you use

Awesome fish and what a trip to get there. Wonder how much per pound that meat cost? Ya do NOT want to do that math, but then again you have to allow for the pure enjoyment of the great weather and a good companion on the boat.

@BamaSaltwater

5 ай бұрын

Definitely cheaper to buy a fillet at the fish market haha. But you cant buy that experience though ;)

Yellow fan tuna at dolphin island

You own that home?!?! No way

Your the best KZreadr 😁😁

Fresh from the gulf of mesico

@BamaSaltwater

5 ай бұрын

;)

When are we going to see the Jon boat again

You’ll have the most beautiful property there.

How many hours did that take to get there?

Man................................. My mouth was watering watching this, I'm putting one on my bucket list!!!

Love your videos, and would love to go on a sishing trip with you, if you ever make your way to texas, i know a good spot to catch some king fish, AJ'S and much more.

Good Job!

you should come to newzealand to get some big yellowtail kingies they will put aj's to shame

Hey brother question for you, how often would you say you eat fish you catch? And would you be willing to get the mercury levels tested in your blood and make a video about it? I fish down here in south Texas. Retired 10mtn/25ID 🤙🏻

@BamaSaltwater

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your service, I eat fish pretty often, but mostly smaller species! I like McDonalds and Evan Williams so no telling what would be in my blood LOL

Just curious what do you do when/if you break down way out there by yourself?

@BamaSaltwater

5 ай бұрын

It all depends on the issue. I have an active Sea Tow membership. I also keep a PLB and extra fresh drinking water aboard along with plenty of life jackets. My VHF antenna reaches the coast guard as well.

You’re starving me man!!

That cuda meat looks amazing

@BamaSaltwater

5 ай бұрын

It was!!

Never expected a cuda catch and cook.

Have you ever tried chalula hot sauce? I was never a hot sauce person but love it.

@BamaSaltwater

5 ай бұрын

I like Chalula but I really like Tapatio

Barracuda. Never thought about trying it. Lots of ketchup for me I’m sure.n

I have the same exact stove..

Great vid, from an inexperienced boater, how much gas you go through on a run like that ?

@BamaSaltwater

4 ай бұрын

about 65 gallons on this trip.

My buddy got sick from eating one of those a few months back and is still sick.

Predators always taste good

Where would u suggest to park my boat down there. I come down a couple times a month and need a spot to leave it outta water. Just don't like to trailer it that far every time I come down. 21 ft cc stratos.

@BamaSaltwater

5 ай бұрын

Call J and M Tackle and see if they have any open storage spots!

Do you think it's better than Red Snapper?

@BamaSaltwater

5 ай бұрын

Honestly, I think you couldn't tell the difference!

How long does it take to run 70 miles out from shore? I have no idea how fast boats actually move!

@BamaSaltwater

5 ай бұрын

About 2 hours. It depends on how much fuel you want to conserve and the sea conditions.

How much gas do you use on a trip like this?

For fired fish, you must use tarter sauce only!!...lol.

@BamaSaltwater

5 ай бұрын

IKR....... I messed up ;)

@mikecampingforfun5226

5 ай бұрын

@@BamaSaltwater lol

It was like glass out there the first time y’all stopped

@BamaSaltwater

5 ай бұрын

It was breath taking !! It got choppy at the continental shelf but was gorgeous in the flat conditions!

Did Ivan catch any fish, too?

Is it true. This type of fish is very fast right?

@BamaSaltwater

5 ай бұрын

Pretty fast yes!

What do you use the little Jon boat for?

@BamaSaltwater

5 ай бұрын

Bass Fishing!

@Tyler-Woody

5 ай бұрын

Bait

Barracuda are excellent. When you get them trimmed out the fillets are beautiful. Far superior to Kings. I just wish I could catch more of them. The large wrecks they like are a little too far for my 17 footer. With the regs being so screwed up here in Florida you have to eat fish that in the past you would have thrown back. In the case of Barracuda though no way are they a trash fish to me.

Didja learn that fire ant trick from local Native Americans? 😂

@BamaSaltwater

5 ай бұрын

Hehe, mainly from talking with the elder generations!

I got sick on barracuda once. It wasn't very nice. It was only about 4 lb's.

How big is your fuel tank

How much fuel do you burn in a run like this?

@BamaSaltwater

5 ай бұрын

61 gallons on this trip

Man I wouldn’t want to be close to that fish, myself and a few other crew members years ago caught a few and when we got them on the deck of the rig they would try to attack you. They have real teeth 😳