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Fishing on Weedlines for Dolphin Fishing on Weedlines for Dolphin In 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 Systems Tidal River Systems Jose 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 Changes Bonefish Seasonal Habitat Changes Bonefish 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 Dredges Bait Balls And Dredges 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!
Live Bait Chumming Live Bait Chumming When 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 Rebreathers Diving with Rebreathers 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.
Fishing The Coral Reefs in the Florida Keys Fishing The Coral Reefs in the Florida Keys 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.
Goliath Grouper or Jewfish Come Back Goliath Grouper or Jewfish Come Back 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.
Conch & Lobster Diving Conch & Lobster Diving As 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 Patties Fishing California Kelp Patties In 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 Estuaries Striped Bass Estuaries 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 predator fish such as the striped bass that follow them.
Seasonal Changes in Fishing Spots Seasonal Changes in Fishing Spots Learn 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 Swamping Predator Swamping 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.
Open Ocean Structures Open Ocean Structures 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.
Key West Shallow Wrecks Key West Shallow Wrecks 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.
Florida Keys Shrimp Boats 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.
Dolphin and Tuna Symbiosis Dolphin and Tuna Symbiosis 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.
Fishing the Florida Keys Backcountry Fishing the Florida Keys Backcountry 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 the Ballyhoo Showers in the Florida Keys Fishing the Ballyhoo Showers in the Florida Keys 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 ballyhoo showers to located predatory pelagic species such as sailfish.
Shark Repelling Magnet Research Shark Repelling Magnet Research 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!
Marathon Aqua Ranch Cobia Farm Marathon Aqua Ranch Cobia Farm 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.
Everglades River of Grass Everglades River of Grass 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.
Sinking the USS Hoyt Vandenberg Sinking the USS Hoyt Vandenberg 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.
Fishing the Gulf Towers in Key West Fishing the Gulf Towers in Key West 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.
Vandenberg Artificial Reef Diving Vandenberg Artificial Reef Diving 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.
Fishing Key West Color Change for Sailfish Fishing Key West Color Change for Sailfish At 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 West Fishing Shallow Wrecks West of Key West West 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 Hatch Key West Tarpon Palolo Worm Hatch Tarpon 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!

Fishing on Weedlines for Dolphin

In 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 Systems

Tidal River Systems

Jose 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 Changes

Bonefish Seasonal Habitat Changes

Bonefish 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 Dredges

Bait Balls And Dredges

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!

Live Bait Chumming

Live Bait Chumming

When 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 Rebreathers

Diving with Rebreathers

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.

Fishing The Coral Reefs in the Florida Keys

Fishing The Coral Reefs in the Florida Keys

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.

Goliath Grouper or Jewfish Come Back

Goliath Grouper or Jewfish Come Back

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.

Conch & Lobster Diving

Conch & Lobster Diving

As 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 Patties

Fishing California Kelp Patties

In 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 Estuaries

Striped Bass Estuaries

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 predator fish such as the striped bass that follow them.

Seasonal Changes in Fishing Spots

Seasonal Changes in Fishing Spots

Learn 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 Swamping

Predator Swamping

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.

Open Ocean Structures

Open Ocean Structures

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.

Key West Shallow Wrecks

Key West Shallow Wrecks

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.

Florida Keys Shrimp Boats

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.

Dolphin and Tuna Symbiosis

Dolphin and Tuna Symbiosis

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.

Fishing the Florida Keys Backcountry

Fishing the Florida Keys Backcountry

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 the Ballyhoo Showers in the Florida Keys

Fishing the Ballyhoo Showers in the Florida Keys

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 ballyhoo showers to located predatory pelagic species such as sailfish.

Shark Repelling Magnet Research

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!

Marathon Aqua Ranch Cobia Farm

Marathon Aqua Ranch Cobia Farm

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.

Everglades River of Grass

Everglades River of Grass

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.

Sinking the USS Hoyt Vandenberg

Sinking the USS Hoyt Vandenberg

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.

Fishing the Gulf Towers in Key West

Fishing the Gulf Towers in Key West

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.

Vandenberg Artificial Reef Diving

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.

Fishing Key West Color Change for Sailfish

Fishing Key West Color Change for Sailfish

At 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 West

Fishing Shallow Wrecks West of Key West

West 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 Hatch

Key West Tarpon Palolo Worm Hatch

Tarpon 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!

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Tying the Louisiana Toad Fly with Miles LaRose Tying the Louisiana Toad Fly with Miles LaRose Plaquemines Parish Louisiana fishing guide, Miles LaRose demonstrates how to tie a Louisiana Toad fly that huge cajun redfish can't resist when fly fishing the Louisiana marsh.
Everglades Snook Jerk Bait Rig Everglades Snook Jerk Bait Rig When fishing the Everglades backcountry for Snook, a good way to cover a lot of ground and prospect under low lying branches is to use a soft plastic jerk bait. Jose Wejebe and Jeff Legutki share one of their favorite Everglades snook jerk bait rigs.
Rigging a Spinning Rod - Knots for Braid to Monofilament Leader Connections Rigging a Spinning Rod - Knots for Braid to Monofilament Leader Connections Jose Wejebe demonstrates rigging a spinning rod for fishing the flats. A complete how-to from spooling the reel with braided line, to tying a knot for attaching a monofilament leader and hook to the braided line.
Shimano Shallow Water Butterfly Jigs Shimano Shallow Water Butterfly Jigs Robby 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 Terez Boat Rod Series Shimano Terez Boat Rod Series Jose 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.
Shimano Butterfly Jigs 2 Shimano Butterfly Jigs 2 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.
Shimano Waxwing Lures Shimano Waxwing Lures Robby 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.
Getting a Fishing Lure Out of the Trees Getting a Fishing Lure Out of the Trees When 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.
How to Throw a Cast Net How to Throw a Cast Net 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.
Fishing with Power Pro Depth-Hunter Metered Fishing Line Fishing with Power Pro Depth-Hunter Metered Fishing Line A 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.
Fishing with Buck Tail Jigs Fishing with Buck Tail Jigs 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.
The Crossing Key West to Isla Mujeres The Crossing Key West to Isla Mujeres 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.
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 Radar 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.
Plano Liqua-Bait Locker System Plano Liqua-Bait Locker System Jose 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 Rigs 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.
Spooling A Reel With Braided Line Spooling A Reel With Braided Line Jose Wejebe share tips on spooling a spinning reel with braided line.
Raymarine E Wide Home Screen Raymarine E Wide Home Screen 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.
Navionics Platinum Plus Charts Navionics Platinum Plus Charts 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.
Shimano Butterfly Jigs 3 Shimano Butterfly Jigs 3 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 Navionics Satellite Imagery on Raymarine Chartplotter Navionics 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 Fishing Jose Wejebe explains how the tides can help fishermen with their tackle choices when flats fishing.
Using Raymarine Chartplotter in 3D Using Raymarine Chartplotter in 3D Jose 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 Messenger 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.
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 Lure Jose 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.
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Getting Familiar with your Marine Electronics Getting Familiar with your Marine Electronics Before 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 Setup Jose 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 Fish When 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 Shrimp Jose 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 Fishing Many 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.

Tying the Louisiana Toad Fly with Miles LaRose

Tying the Louisiana Toad Fly with Miles LaRose

Plaquemines Parish Louisiana fishing guide, Miles LaRose demonstrates how to tie a Louisiana Toad fly that huge cajun redfish can't resist when fly fishing the Louisiana marsh.

Everglades Snook Jerk Bait Rig

Everglades Snook Jerk Bait Rig

When fishing the Everglades backcountry for Snook, a good way to cover a lot of ground and prospect under low lying branches is to use a soft plastic jerk bait. Jose Wejebe and Jeff Legutki share one of their favorite Everglades snook jerk bait rigs.

Rigging a Spinning Rod - Knots for Braid to Monofilament Leader Connections

Rigging a Spinning Rod - Knots for Braid to Monofilament Leader Connections

Jose Wejebe demonstrates rigging a spinning rod for fishing the flats. A complete how-to from spooling the reel with braided line, to tying a knot for attaching a monofilament leader and hook to the braided line.

Shimano Shallow Water Butterfly Jigs

Robby 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 Terez Boat Rod Series

Shimano Terez Boat Rod Series

Jose 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.

Shimano Butterfly Jigs 2

Shimano Butterfly Jigs 2

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.

Shimano Waxwing Lures

Robby 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.

Getting a Fishing Lure Out of the Trees

Getting a Fishing Lure Out of the Trees

When 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.

How to Throw a Cast Net

How to Throw a Cast Net

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.

Fishing with Power Pro Depth-Hunter Metered Fishing Line

Fishing with Power Pro Depth-Hunter Metered Fishing Line

A 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.

Fishing with Buck Tail Jigs

Fishing with Buck Tail Jigs

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.

The Crossing Key West to Isla Mujeres

The Crossing Key West to Isla Mujeres

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.

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 Radar

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.

Plano Liqua-Bait Locker System

Plano Liqua-Bait Locker System

Jose 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 Rigs

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.

Spooling A Reel With Braided Line

Spooling A Reel With Braided Line

Jose Wejebe share tips on spooling a spinning reel with braided line.

Raymarine E Wide Home Screen

Raymarine E Wide Home Screen

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.

Navionics Platinum Plus Charts

Navionics Platinum Plus Charts

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.

Shimano Butterfly Jigs 3

Shimano Butterfly Jigs 3

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

Navionics Satellite Imagery on Raymarine Chartplotter

Navionics 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 Fishing

Jose Wejebe explains how the tides can help fishermen with their tackle choices when flats fishing.

Using Raymarine Chartplotter in 3D

Using Raymarine Chartplotter in 3D

Jose 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 Messenger

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.

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 Lure

Jose 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

Getting Familiar with your Marine Electronics

Getting Familiar with your Marine Electronics

Before 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 Setup

Jose 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 Fish

When 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 Shrimp

Jose 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 Fishing

Many 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.

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Yeti Coolers Commercial Outakes Yeti Coolers Commercial Outakes Some funny outakes captured while filing the new Yeti Coolers television commercial with Jose Wejebe and Flip Pallot.
Everglades City Night Tarpon Everglades City Night Tarpon With tough snook fishing during a recent shoot in Everglades City with Jeff Legutki targetting snook, Jose and Jeff spend some time back at the dock to see if they can catch a quick tarpon. See what happens in this behind the scenes segment.
Bustin on Rimmer Bustin on Rimmer Jose Wejebe busts on Rimmer Covington for practicing a little "stealth" on the water during a Spanish Fly shoot.
Two Boobies Two Boobies On a Spanish Fly shoot in the Galapagos Islands, cameraman Mike Torbisco witnesses one of natures most realistic moments.
Merritt Island Backyard Exploration Merritt Island Backyard Exploration Jose 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!
Sombrero Spoof Sombrero Spoof Cameraman Tim Schick plays a little joke on Jose while shooting an interview.
Tangled Up With Joe Weatherby Tangled Up With Joe Weatherby Jose Wejebe gets into a tangled mess while fishing with artificial reefmaker Joe Weatherby in Key West Florida.
Catching Lobster in Florida Keys Catching Lobster in Florida Keys A day in the life of a lobster when the season opens in the Florida Keys.
Eric Culberson and Jose Wejebe Jam Session Eric Culberson and Jose Wejebe Jam Session Eric 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 Parrot Eric Culberson Plays the Blues Guitar at the Green Parrot Good friend Eric Culberson rocks the blues at the Green Parrot bar in Key West Florida.
Galapagos Sea Lion Interuption Galapagos Sea Lion Interuption A Galapagos sea lion interrupts the Spanish Fly crew while trying to film an interview in San Cristobal, Galapagos
Great White Shark Encounter Port Canaveral Florida Great White Shark Encounter Port Canaveral Florida A Great White Shark encounter caught on a cell phone while cobia fishing off of Cocoa Beach Florida.

Yeti Coolers Commercial Outakes

Yeti Coolers Commercial Outakes

Some funny outakes captured while filing the new Yeti Coolers television commercial with Jose Wejebe and Flip Pallot.

Everglades City Night Tarpon

Everglades City Night Tarpon

With tough snook fishing during a recent shoot in Everglades City with Jeff Legutki targetting snook, Jose and Jeff spend some time back at the dock to see if they can catch a quick tarpon. See what happens in this behind the scenes segment.

Bustin on Rimmer

Bustin on Rimmer

Jose Wejebe busts on Rimmer Covington for practicing a little "stealth" on the water during a Spanish Fly shoot.

Two Boobies

Two Boobies

On a Spanish Fly shoot in the Galapagos Islands, cameraman Mike Torbisco witnesses one of natures most realistic moments.

Merritt Island Backyard Exploration

Merritt Island Backyard Exploration

Jose 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!

Sombrero Spoof

Sombrero Spoof

Cameraman Tim Schick plays a little joke on Jose while shooting an interview.

Tangled Up With Joe Weatherby

Tangled Up With Joe Weatherby

Jose Wejebe gets into a tangled mess while fishing with artificial reefmaker Joe Weatherby in Key West Florida.

Catching Lobster in Florida Keys

Catching Lobster in Florida Keys

A day in the life of a lobster when the season opens in the Florida Keys.

Eric Culberson and Jose Wejebe Jam Session

Eric 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 Parrot

Eric Culberson Plays the Blues Guitar at the Green Parrot

Good friend Eric Culberson rocks the blues at the Green Parrot bar in Key West Florida.

Galapagos Sea Lion Interuption

Galapagos Sea Lion Interuption

A Galapagos sea lion interrupts the Spanish Fly crew while trying to film an interview in San Cristobal, Galapagos

Great White Shark Encounter Port Canaveral Florida

Great White Shark Encounter Port Canaveral Florida

A Great White Shark encounter caught on a cell phone while cobia fishing off of Cocoa Beach Florida.

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Plaquemines Parish Louisiana fishing guide, Miles LaRose demonstrates how to tie a Louisiana Toad fly that huge cajun redfish can't resist when fly fishing the Louisiana marsh.

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