Jose Wejebe explains how floating lines of sea weed in the open water can be a great place to target many of the pelagic species of fish such as dolphin.
In the deep Southern Gulf of Mexico, huge schools of baitfish gather and with them come the predators that feed on them. When fishing this kind of situation, the only way to attract the sailfish away from the bait pods is to offer them something equally tempting. The dredge is a device that’s trolled behind the boat that looks like a school of bait!
Grassy Key, in the Florida Keys is the setting for the growing of saltwater fish to harvest for food also known as marine Aqua culture. The Marathon Aquaranch and Symbiosis is creating a blend of agriculture and aquaculture by growing Cobia from the larval stage to size that can be harvested for food. This underwater HD video explores the life cycle of these giant cobia in a breeding environment.
On the Atlantic side of the key chain, in the deep waters of the Gulf Stream, oceanic free swimming (pelagic) species roam over a pretty featureless ocean. In these areas bait congregates around almost any flotsam. When fishing for some of the pelagic, filling the bait well could be the most important part of your day. While only a small percentage of the bait is actually used on the hook, the majority is used in a technique called live bait chumming. The idea being if you could setup your boat as a natural feeding station, you can attract life up the food chain.
See how some of the dive technology that the Navy Seals use is applicable for divers wanting to get close to marine wildlife. Rebeathers are noiseless and bubble-less and unlike Scuba and free diving, allow the diver to stay motionless without bubble noise.
The coral reef and shoals along the Florida Keys are a vital part of the marine biosphere. It is along this underwater chain of coral islands that many different fish, resident and migratory, are found. See how the species of fish change in relation to the coral reef.
The Goliath Grouper was one of the most easily over exploited, commercially viable fish in the Florida Keys and the Gulf of Mexico. Find out how the disappearance of the juveniles inshore signaled a warning about the health of the brood stock offshore. Now with regulations in place, the adult population is making a comeback.
As a way of life in the Bahamas and the islands of the Turks and Caicos, the local fishermen know first hand where to look for Conch and Lobster. See thesecreatures’ habitat as we explore the coral heads and grassy bottoms that tendto hold them.
In the open ocean, the smallest structure has some of the largest concentration of life. Especially evident inthe Pacific of the coast of southern California where the kelp that breaks offrom shore and floats out to sea gathering life as it goes. A fisherman woulddo well to spend some time around even the smallest clump.
At certain times of the year, many of the shallow bays and estuaries along the the Massachusetts coast see a large influx of bait and the predator fish that follow them.
Often times what makes a good fishing spot has more to do with what you know about the area rather than the spot itself. Learn how seasonal changes and fish behavior patterns can help you catch more fish.
When under attack, baitfish often use a defense mechanism called predator swamping. Understanding this event can help fishermen "match the hatch" and catch the predator fish that are feeding on this bait.
In the open ocean, any break of that continuous environment can hold fish. Learn how floating debris, slicks, and weed lines can often be a good place to find pelagic species of fish.
Shallow wrecks like the ones west of Key West often hold a variety of fish. Learn how to fish these structures horizontally to target different species.
Understanding the symbiotic relationship between dolphin and tuna can help fishermen find their target species. Learn how these two creatures benefit from each other in the open ocean.
Jose Wejebe explains how knowledge of tides and tackle can help you catch more flats fish such as bonefish and permit in the Florida Keys back country.
Fishing in the Florida Keys during the wintertime is great because of the large amount of bait that moves into the area. Jose Wejebe explains how fishermen can use showering schools of ballyhoo to located predatory pelagic species such as sailfish.
In the Florida Keys at the Marathon Aquaranch, Dr Patrick Rice conducts a series of experiments that show how sharks are repelled by magnetic fields. His Research in this field shows how shark repellants can be used to protect the sharks themselves!
The Marathon Aquaranch in the Florida Keys is creating a blend of agriculture and aquaculture by growing Cobia from the larval stage to a size that can be harvested for food.
The Florida Everglades is a massive water system that flows from Lake Okeechobee to the Gulf of Mexico. Jose Wejebe explains the different species of fish that can be found along the way as the fresh water gets closer to the saltwater of the Gulf of Mexico.
The USS Hoyt Vandenberg is the latest addition to the Florida Keys collection of artificial reefs that was sunk recently off of Key West florida.. Artificial reefs provide habitat for many species of fish as well as provide a place for divers to visit that relieves pressure off the natural reefs.
Some of the impressive vertical structures in the Gulf of Mexico are home to all sorts of game fish from the bottom feeders like the goliath grouper to the mid depth and surface feeders like the permit and barracuda.
The sinking of the USS Hoyt Vandenberg and the creation of The Florida Keys newest artificial reef has reduced the impact of scuba divers on the natural reef as well as stimulated the economy of the keys.
Jose Wejebe and Robby Gant introduce the new Shimano Terez series of fishing rods. This new boat rod series is made with an ultra strong and lightweight TC4 material and features new high quality components such as tangle free Fuji guides and aluminum reel seats. With many different lengths and actions available, there is a rod for catching anything from big bluefin tunas in the northeast to 200lbs striped marlin in the pacific.
Robby Gant introduces the new Shimano Waxwing sub surface lure system. This new easy to use fishing lure produces an irregular, erratic action that entices many fish to bite.
Robby Gant introduces the new Shimano Shallow Water Butterfly Jigging system. This new series includes 3 new Butterfly Jigs designed specifically for vertical jigging in shallow water less than 100ft.
With the introduction of the Butterfly Vertical Jigging system came the need to develop new products such as rods, wind on leaders, and tackle storage solutions.
Jose Wejebe demonstrates the technique of throwing a cast net. In the Florida Keys and many other places, fishermen rely on throwing a cast net to get the live bait they fish offshore with.
Jose Wejebe explains the many different styes of the buck tail jig fishing lure and how they can be used to target species ranging from groupers and snappers in deep water, to bonefish and permit on the flats.
A trip from Key West, Fl to Isla Mujeres Mexico, across 400 miles of open water with at the time prototype Mercury Verado 300 horsepower motors and the very first 39 foot Sea Vee ever built. We made this trip in search of Sailfish and White Marlin that frequent the area. Jose Wejebe, Ariel Pared, John Caballero, and Mike "Sparky" Torbisco made the epic voyage that took 13 hours and rounded the tip of Cuba before arriving on this small island of Isla Mujeres, just off the coast of Cancun.
Jose Wejebe introduces the new Shimano Talica metal lever drag fishing reel with two interchangeable drag cams that allow you to fish heavy drags for fish such as grouper, amberjack, and dolphin with one cam, as well as the ability to fish the lighter drag settings associated with fish such as marlin, sailfish, kingfish, and wahoo.
Jose Wejebe demonstrates the new Raymarine E Wide Screen Series dual radar capabilities. New digital technology in marine electronics allows for two different, simultaneous radar range setting on one screen. How to navigate using a far and near range radar setting.
Vertical jigging with the Butterfly jig demanded much from fishing tackle. This video shows the different types of Mustad hooks that are available for this style of fishing.
Jose Wejebe demonstrates the new Raymarine E Wide Series home screen feature which puts all the unit's functions on one easy to navigate touch screen page.
Jose Wejebe and Jeff Brodeur show the new level of detail available on the new Platinum Plus Navionics marine chart cards. Almost all new marine chartplotters have the capability to accept electronic chart data on compact flash cards. The Navionics cards have unusually detailed contour data and spot soundings that allow for easy identification of ledges, holes, and shallow areas that turn a mapping unit into a fishing tool.
As the evolution of the Buttefly Jig Vertical Jigging System continues, Shimano introduces a new flat sided jig as well as a new lighter material for the Trevala rods.
Navionics Satellite Imagery on Raymarine Chartplotter
Aerial pictures on the Navionics Platinum card can be used to find fishing spots and as a boating tool on a chartplotter like Raymarine to help find more detail than is available on standard charts.
Using the 3 D function on yourchartplotter as a virtual fish finder to help find potential fishing spots andto navigate. On this video we used a Raymarine E series and the NavionicsPlatinum Plus chip
Jose Wejebe demonstrates how he uses the Spot Satellite personal gps tracking device. The Spot Satellite Messengercan send text messages, track your progress on google earth, and facilitateemergency rescue on land as well as marine rescue.
In the open ocean, the smallest structure has some of the largest concentration of life. Especially evident inthe Pacific of the coast of southern California where the kelp that breaks offrom shore and floats out to sea gathering life as it goes. A fisherman woulddo well to spend some time around even the smallest clump.
