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Fishing on Weedlines for DolphinIn this episode of Vida Del Mar Jose Wejebe explains how floating lines of sea weed known as weedlines in open water can be a great place to target many of the pelagic species of fish such as dolphin. |
Tidal River SystemsJose Wejebe discusses how tidal river systems in two very different parts of the world can be a great spot to target fish such as snook and tarpon. |
Bonefish Seasonal Habitat ChangesBonefish have two very distinct patterns depending on the time of year. Learn how cold fronts and severe weather can move these bonefish. |
Bait Balls And DredgesIn 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! |
Live Bait ChummingWhen fishing for some of the pelagic, filling the bait well with live bait could be the most important part of your day. While only a small percentage of the live 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. |
Diving with RebreathersSee 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. |
Fishing The Coral Reefs in the Florida KeysThe 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. |
Goliath Grouper or Jewfish Come BackThe 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. |
Conch & Lobster DivingAs a way of life in the Bahamas and the islands of the Turks and Caicos, the local fishermen know first hand where to dive for Conch and Lobster. See the habitat of the conch and lobster as we explore the coral heads and grassy bottoms that tend to hold them. |
Fishing California Kelp PattiesIn the Pacific Ocean off the coast of southern California, kelp breaks off from shore and floats out to sea gathering life as it goes. A fisherman would do well to spend some time around even the smallest clump of this kelp. |
Striped Bass EstuariesAt certain times of the year, many of the shallow bays and estuaries along the the Massachusetts coast see a large influx of bait and predator fish such as the striped bass that follow them. |
Seasonal Changes in Fishing SpotsLearn how seasonal changes, weather patterns, and fish behavior patterns can help you catch more fish. Often times what makes a good fishing spot has more to do with what you know about the area and the seasonal changes rather than the spot itself. |
Predator SwampingWhen 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. |
Open Ocean StructuresIn 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. |
Key West Shallow WrecksShallow 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. |
Florida Keys Shrimp BoatsIn the early spring, shrimp boats in the gulf of mexico are often a great place to find big schools of tunas and bonitos. |
Dolphin and Tuna SymbiosisUnderstanding 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. |
Fishing the Florida Keys BackcountryJose 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 the Ballyhoo Showers in the Florida KeysFishing 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 ballyhoo showers to located predatory pelagic species such as sailfish. |
Shark Repelling Magnet ResearchIn 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! |
Marathon Aqua Ranch Cobia FarmThe 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. |
Everglades River of GrassThe 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. |
Sinking the USS Hoyt VandenbergThe 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. |
Fishing the Gulf Towers in Key WestSome 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. |
Vandenberg Artificial Reef DivingThe 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. |
Fishing Key West Color Change for SailfishAt a certain time of year off Key West, Florida, the Gulf Stream pushes up against the inshore waters and creates a phenomenon called the color change. This creates a kind of highway that lines up baitfish, tuna, and sailfish! |
Fishing Shallow Wrecks West of Key WestWest of Key West in the Florida Keys, we often fish a series of wrecks located in shallow water. Jose Wejebe demonstrates how to target different species of fish such as permit and grouper by fishing these shallow wrecks horizontally. |
Key West Tarpon Palolo Worm HatchTarpon fishing in Key West and the Florida Keys goes crazy when the Palolo worm hatch takes place in late May and early June. The Palolo worm hatch is a natural phenomenon that happens when the Palolo worms segment and head out to sea by the millions. The fact that this happens at the same time that the tarpon migration is going on along the ocean side flats of Key West and the Florida Keys creates a feeding frenzy of epic proportion! |
Shimano Terez Boat Rod Series
Shimano Terez Boat Rod SeriesJose Wejebe and Robby Gant introduce the new Shimano Terez series of fishing rods. The new Terez 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 Terez rod for catching anything from big bluefin tunas in the northeast to 200lbs striped marlin in the pacific. |
Getting a Fishing Lure Out of the Trees
Getting a Fishing Lure Out of the TreesWhen fishing mangrove shorelines such as in the Florida Everglades it can be a challenge to keep your fishing lure from getting snagged in the trees. Jose Wejebe demonstrates three methods to getting your snagged lure out of the trees and into the fishing zone. |
Fishing with Power Pro Depth-Hunter Metered Fishing Line
Fishing with Power Pro Depth-Hunter Metered Fishing LineA new fishing line from Power Pro called Depth Hunter is specially made for vertical jigging. The multi colored braided line allows fishermen to know where their lure, vertical jig, or bait is at any given time. This metered fishing line also has uses in trolling, live bait fishing, free-lining, and drift fishing. |
Shimano Waxwing Lures
Shimano Waxwing LuresRobby Gant introduces the new Shimano Waxwing sub surface lure system. The new waxwing lures are a easy to use fishing lure that produces an irregular, erratic action that entices many fish to bite. |
Shimano Shallow Water Butterfly Jigs
Shimano Shallow Water Butterfly JigsRobby Gant introduces the new Shimano Shallow Water Butterfly Jigging system. This new series includes 3 new shallow Butterfly Jigs designed specifically for vertical jigging in shallow water less than 100ft. |
Shimano Butterfly Jigs 2
Shimano Butterfly Jigs 2With 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. |
How to Throw a Cast Net
How to Throw a Cast NetJose 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. |
Fishing with Buck Tail Jigs
Fishing with Buck Tail JigsJose 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. |
The Crossing Key West to Isla Mujeres
The Crossing Key West to Isla MujeresA 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.
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Shimano Talica Lever Drag Reel
Shimano Talica Lever Drag Reel 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. |
Raymarine E Wide Dual Radar
Raymarine E Wide Dual RadarJose 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. |
Plano Liqua-Bait Locker System
Plano Liqua-Bait Locker SystemJose Wejebe demonstrates how he uses the Plano Liqua-Bait locker storage system to organize his scented plastic baits without all the mess. |
Mustad Assist Hook Rigs
Mustad Assist Hook RigsVertical 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. |
Spooling A Reel With Braided Line
Spooling A Reel With Braided LineJose Wejebe share tips on spooling a spinning reel with braided line. |
Raymarine E Wide Home Screen
Raymarine E Wide Home ScreenJose 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. |
Navionics Platinum Plus Charts
Navionics Platinum Plus ChartsJose 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. |
Shimano Butterfly Jigs 3
Shimano Butterfly Jigs 3As 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
Navionics Satellite Imagery on Raymarine ChartplotterNavionics Platinum charts bring satellite imagery to your raymarine chart plotter. Fishermen can use this satellite imagery to locate fishing spots as well as see detail that traditional charts do not show. |
Tackle Choices For Flats Fishing
Tackle Choices For Flats FishingJose Wejebe explains how the tides can help fishermen with their tackle choices when flats fishing. |
Using Raymarine Chartplotter in 3D
Using Raymarine Chartplotter in 3DJose Wejebe demonstrates using a Raymarine Chartplotter in 3D as a virtual fish finder to help find potential fishing spots and to navigate. In this video we used a Raymarine E series and the Navionics Platinum Plus chip. |
SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger
SPOT Satellite GPS MessengerJose 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. |
Tying a Permit Fly
Tying a Permit Fly Florida Keys guide Will Benson demonstrates how to tie a fly fishing fly that will catch Permit on a fly rod in the Florida Keys. |
How to Skip Cast A Fishing Lure
How to Skip Cast A Fishing LureJose Wejebe demonstrates the tackle setup and technique to master the skip cast. The skip cast is especially useful when trying to cast a lure under an overhanging mangrove shoreline. |
Fly Outfit Choices
Fly Outfit Choices |
Getting Familiar with your Marine Electronics
Getting Familiar with your Marine ElectronicsBefore navigating your boat at night it is always a good idea to get familiar with your marine electronics such as gps, radar, and chart plotters. |
Flats Fishing Tackle Setup
Flats Fishing Tackle SetupJose Wejebe shares a typical flats fishing tackle setup he uses to catch bonefish, permit, and tarpon on the flats. |
Vertical Jigging for Bottom Fish
Vertical Jigging for Bottom FishWhen we're fishing for bottom fish such as grouper and snapper using a technique known as vertical jigging or deep jigging, we find the addition of a scented plastic tail to the bucktail jig makes all the difference in the world. Adding scent and bulk to the lure increases the bottom fish catch while vertical jigging. |
Mustad Ultrapoint Redfish Rig with Gulp Shrimp
Mustad Ultrapoint Redfish Rig with Gulp ShrimpJose Wejebe shares one of his favorite tackle rigs to catch a redfish, using a Mustad Ultrapoint hook with a Gulp Shrimp. |
Rigging a Flats Skiff for Boating and Fishing
Rigging a Flats Skiff for Boating and FishingMany fishermen are particular about how they like their flats boats set up. Jose Wejebe demonstrates how he likes to rig up his Hells Bay flats skiff for boating and fishing. |
Yeti Coolers Commercial OutakesSome funny outakes captured while filing the new Yeti Coolers television commercial with Jose Wejebe and Flip Pallot. |
Bustin on RimmerJose Wejebe busts on Rimmer Covington for practicing a little "stealth" on the water during a Spanish Fly shoot. |
Merritt Island Backyard ExplorationJose Wejebe and friend Derek Redwine set out to prove that you don't always need a big expensive boat to catch fish. With a pocket full of tackle and any kind of boat to float, including stand up paddle boards and canoes, the guys explore the Merritt Island area catching redfish on a budget! |
Two BoobiesOn a Spanish Fly shoot in the Galapagos Islands, cameraman Mike Torbisco witnesses one of natures most realistic moments. |
Sombrero SpoofCameraman Tim Schick plays a little joke on Jose while shooting an interview. |
Tangled Up With Joe WeatherbyJose Wejebe gets into a tangled mess while fishing with artificial reefmaker Joe Weatherby in Key West Florida. |
Catching Lobster in Florida KeysA day in the life of a lobster when the season opens in the Florida Keys. |
Eric Culberson and Jose Wejebe Jam SessionEric Culberson and Jose Wejebe take a break from fishing to have an impromptu acoustic guitar jam session. |
Eric Culberson Plays the Blues Guitar at the Green ParrotGood friend Eric Culberson rocks the blues at the Green Parrot bar in Key West Florida. |
Galapagos Sea Lion InteruptionA Galapagos sea lion interrupts the Spanish Fly crew while trying to film an interview in San Cristobal, Galapagos |
Great White Shark Encounter Port Canaveral FloridaA Great White Shark encounter caught on a cell phone while cobia fishing off of Cocoa Beach Florida. |
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Key West Tarpon
In Key West Florida, tarpon mass in large schools when they come into the harbor. The numbers, size, and the fighting ability of the tarpon make them the perfect focus group to field test a...more...
Jose Wejebe Flying in the Florida Keys
Tarpon and Snapper fishing in Key West with artist Adrian Gray. Check out some awesome underwater photos from the Spanish Fly Shoot.more...
Windy Days in The Florida Keys
When the wind is howling in the Florida Keys and conditions are unfavorable for boating and fishing what's left to do? We go fly kites! Join us on the Key West flats to experience the sport...more...
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Catching Lobster in Florida Keys
A day in the life of a lobster when the season opens in the Florida Keys.more...
Kiteboarding Key West with Harry and Skot
When the wind is howling in the Florida Keys and conditions are unfavorable for boating and fishing what's left to do? We go fly kites! Join us on the Key West flats to experience the sport ...more...
Florida Keys Shrimp Boats
In the early spring, shrimp boats in the gulf of mexico are often a great place to find big schools of tunas and bonitos.more...
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