Love your appreciation for nature, brotha. Sometimes have to sit back and take it in. Seeing you marvel over the manatee brought some tears to my eyes, I lost my best friend 2 weeks ago and glad to know there is more people like him that appreciate the simple things in nature still.
I am very grateful to have come across your channel. Good vibes, good video, and good fishing! Thanks for sharing, I am enjoying it. Cant wait to see more!
Super footage Marty, a little bit of everything for everybody. I had the good fortune of being in a kayak over at Mosquito Lagoon back in March when a manatee came up and wanted to be petted, awesome experience. Thanks for sharing.
Hey, I wanna say thank you! After watching your videos you inspired me to go out buy a fishing kayak and also to start catching and releasing fish! Your one of a kind Zoffinger! Thanks again!
This is OG Zoffinger, I've probably watched it 5 times. To me, its how little he makes it about him, and how many extra steps he takes to make it about the experience for everyone else.
Wish to experience this lifestyle. Maybe one day before I am weak. Thankyou for uploading your experiences, really appreciate it. Its enjoying to watch and learn and look forward to seeing more videos from ya man. Cheers
Love your videos buddy. Makes me really miss fishing with my Grandfather. I spent two weeks with him every summer until I was about 12 fishing the Tampa Bay area for Reds and Snook. Loved every second of it.. Really brings back good memories. Thanks for that.
zoffinger You're so right. It's inspired me to get a kayak and start some adventures of my own. Been out two days in a row on my new kayak. Loving it so far. Will keep watching for more tips.
I met a UPS driver while I was working in Punta Gorda FL. I was filling in as a power plant operator for a few months. He and I got talking about me being from Maine and FISHING. He was a captain and guide and took me out every weekend he just wanted to split gas and bait. He was an amazing guy and a great fisherman!
Zoff, this video is old, I know, but I just really sat down to watch and enjoy it. The editing, the music, the captions, all perfect. I've enjoyed watching your videos a lot and they have also taught me a lot. Thanks man. Cant wait to see whats next. :D
I really love your videos I love to fish over here on the east coast. I wish I could catch greenbacks but the intercoastal is so polluted that they don't live long. greetings from the brown black waters of the Indian river lagoon
That's basically the type of fishing I do off my Maverick, now I'm 50/50 with artificial out of the kayak, good video, Marty, I need to put the boat in and go get some bait.
Reminds me of when redfish were considered a pretty much take what You want fish. Everyone wanted red snapper. Then when You couldn’t take as many because of the fishing pressure, blackened redfish became popular. When it got to the point that You could only keep a couple the redfish, redfish status became similar to bass in freshwater. The beginning of tournaments. At least the flounder in the Gulf off Texas has rebounded. With storms moving the sand out from their normal areas the flounder got where You could only keep two. That’s a long drive from Dallas for two fish! Now they are back so You can keep five. I’ll be in Galveston Bay wading for flounder in October. Yummm.
It looks like one of those trips from "last week" you know when you go fishing and they say "Man you should have been here last week".LOL , another great video!
Just a tip for you guys, when you catch fish can you tell us what species they are, us fisherman watching in foreign countries don't always know what you're catchin...cheers
+fiddlestickz muzik Redfish are the ones with the blunt noses, and have a black spot or spots near the tail. Snook are the shiny silver ones with the long thin head. They are delicious :D Oh and the spotted sea trout was the darker fish with the black spots along its back and the sharp teeth. :) All great fish to catch!
Another Great video Marty , thanks for sharing . I line in Ohio but have a condo in St. Pete , I've fished Fort Desota and Cock Roach Bay before , can't wait to get back down there .
Hey I wanna say I love your vids I mean i am getting a kayak next week and I live in Tampa as well and you have given me some good pointers on where to catch fish near the skyway for sure!!!!! Thank You!
Awesome video, man! I always like watchin some fishin videos before i knock out for the night; this one is a pretty prime candidate for that haha. Solid sound track, and y'all killed em out there! I'll have to try the free lining - circle hook combo. Also liked the super light ugly stick and spinning reel set up. Thanks for sharing man
Nice video man I love how you add the text so I can still know what's going on even when I can't hear the Audio because people are being loud!!! Thanks for that!
Good stuff, I like your work man. That definitely was an awesome day. So cool for someone to invite you on the boat and let u even back the truck in! lol. I learned today.
Enjoy your Vids, as a long time saltwater fisherman from Texas can or do you recommend a guide to do some fishing, live in Georgia now refuse to do fresh water lol tks again for the vids they are great
I live in Bradenton and i want to add a motor of some sort to my lure 2 tandems. any ideas on how to rig it? I watched your video where you put the Coleman on your catch120 i like the way you built the transom
Just super Marty. Your up close baiting and reminder of mono wear was great info. Can you tell me what size Okuma bait runner reel you have on and with what line, also the model of the Ugly Stick. It seems like a great package. Thanks for sharing
Frank, the reel is an Okuma 30 ABF with 15lb braid and a 20lb flurocarbon leader. The rod is an SPL 1102 medium action, 5' 10". Nice size for my kayak.
Manatee's are rtuly awesome, friendly creatures. I'm so glad that they made them illegal to kill or bother. A thrill of a lifetime for me would be to catch a big tarpon, a black Marlan, a Goliath Grouper and a "Big Barracuda". A huge Tuna would be nice too. I could go on and on about my saltwater wishes. Saltwater is endless.
What weight cast net are you using? We usually end up catching the bigger bait on sabikis because the cast net doesn't sink and close fast enough in the deeper water. Castnetting works fine on the schools of smaller bait on the flats in 2-8ft, but deeper than that the fish just swim out from under it. Great video, btw.
Any advise for a lowly guy without a boat other than cast close to the mangroves? Light to med. pole? 10/15 lb. line? Is it ok to have a bottle of rum in one hand and pole in other? Nice video btw, GoPro I take it?
Great trip Marty. you caught so many fish with the greenies it makes me wonder what the greenies taste like to make the snook like them so much. LOL nice sea cow footage too.
Hi, I just found your channel and I love it so much, I myself am on my hunt for the first snook, any tips on where to go I live in the west palm beach are and what bait to you thanks a lot and tight lines!
Snook love hanging out under mangrove trees. I didn't catch many at first either because I was afraid to lose my lures in the trees. That's where your target should be though. A shrimp, greenback, topwater, soft plastic even a mangrove crab has helped me pull snook out from under those overhanging branches. You can look under docks, too. They love cover. Good luck
Hi, Caleb. I'd say the average hook I use is a 1/0 circle hook. As for hooking the little fishes you saw in this video, I suppose the best way is to pass the hook through one nostril and out the other. The hard cartilage in their noses hold onto the hook well. On the kayak, I usually get smaller baitfish. I'll hook them through the back if their noses are too small.
Love your appreciation for nature, brotha. Sometimes have to sit back and take it in. Seeing you marvel over the manatee brought some tears to my eyes, I lost my best friend 2 weeks ago and glad to know there is more people like him that appreciate the simple things in nature still.
I am very grateful to have come across your channel. Good vibes, good video, and good fishing! Thanks for sharing, I am enjoying it. Cant wait to see more!
You're putting out some good vibes yourself, man. Through your name and also the nice comment you left. Thanks for watching!
Super footage Marty, a little bit of everything for everybody. I had the good fortune of being in a kayak over at Mosquito Lagoon back in March when a manatee came up and wanted to be petted, awesome experience. Thanks for sharing.
Hey, I wanna say thank you! After watching your videos you inspired me to go out buy a fishing kayak and also to start catching and releasing fish! Your one of a kind Zoffinger! Thanks again!
+J Tumbarello That's pretty awesome, J. Thank YOU.
This is OG Zoffinger, I've probably watched it 5 times. To me, its how little he makes it about him, and how many extra steps he takes to make it about the experience for everyone else.
Another great film, creativity and an eye for the right angle. Thanks.
This was an amazing video! SO good it should be aired on television! Awesome marty! Love the good old ugly sticks!
Wish to experience this lifestyle.
Maybe one day before I am weak.
Thankyou for uploading your experiences, really appreciate it.
Its enjoying to watch and learn and look forward to seeing more videos from ya man.
Cheers
Love your videos buddy. Makes me really miss fishing with my Grandfather. I spent two weeks with him every summer until I was about 12 fishing the Tampa Bay area for Reds and Snook. Loved every second of it.. Really brings back good memories. Thanks for that.
Alex Evans Proof that there's more to fishing than just catching fish...Thanks for the comment, Alex.
zoffinger You're so right. It's inspired me to get a kayak and start some adventures of my own. Been out two days in a row on my new kayak. Loving it so far. Will keep watching for more tips.
I met a UPS driver while I was working in Punta Gorda FL. I was filling in as a power plant operator for a few months. He and I got talking about me being from Maine and FISHING. He was a captain and guide and took me out every weekend he just wanted to split gas and bait. He was an amazing guy and a great fisherman!
Zoff, this video is old, I know, but I just really sat down to watch and enjoy it. The editing, the music, the captions, all perfect. I've enjoyed watching your videos a lot and they have also taught me a lot.
Thanks man. Cant wait to see whats next. :D
Thanks, brother.
I never get tired of hearing a reel scream and seeing a rod bend.
Your videos just keep getting better all the time. Why shouldn't they... you got us to motivate you. Cheers.
Fantastic ..AGAIN !!!! From day one of watching all your videos they are the best ever !!
Greenbacks are the perfect bait. Great video!!!!
More proud moments that will have an importance on your life will be soon to come. Good luck to you my man. Tight lines.
Great videos! This one has to be my favorite out of all of yours
You guys were catching them all day! Great day of fishing!
I love your videos this is one of my favorites
I look forward to all your videos, and enjoy every trip. Thanks for taking us along with you.
Cheers
Another great day fishing, and another great video.
Thanks for bringing us along, Marty
I really love your videos I love to fish over here on the east coast. I wish I could catch greenbacks but the intercoastal is so polluted that they don't live long. greetings from the brown black waters of the Indian river lagoon
true tho, I can barely keep shrimp alive in the Indian river lagoon
Just one more cast. Man, it's hard to stop when they are hitting so good. Thanks for sharing such a nice video
Truth. Thanks for writing
Every video I see it just gets better and better. Keep at it man!
Live in St. Pete. Lots of fishing spots. Glad to see someone fishing by the skyway. :)
Thanks again. May the fishing gods calm the waters for you.
Awesome!!!!
I felt like I was part of this adventure, Excellent video.
Thanks guys
I have watched this vid five or six times. It just keeps getting better.
That's basically the type of fishing I do off my Maverick, now I'm 50/50 with artificial out of the kayak, good video, Marty, I need to put the boat in and go get some bait.
Fricken boaters!! Lol, looks like you all had a fantastic day there mate! Thanks for another great video :)
What a great day of fishing. Snook are so much fun to catch on medium sized gear. I'm really enjoying your videos!
Great trip. Thanks for the ride!
Almost looks like Charlotte Harbor right out by the beach area. Especially that dead tree section. And a thumbs up for the Okuma ABF!!!
Reminds me of when redfish were considered a pretty much take what You want fish. Everyone wanted red snapper. Then when You couldn’t take as many because of the fishing pressure, blackened redfish became popular. When it got to the point that You could only keep a couple the redfish, redfish status became similar to bass in freshwater. The beginning of tournaments. At least the flounder in the Gulf off Texas has rebounded. With storms moving the sand out from their normal areas the flounder got where You could only keep two. That’s a long drive from Dallas for two fish! Now they are back so You can keep five. I’ll be in Galveston Bay wading for flounder in October. Yummm.
Excelente video 👍
Lo disfrute de principio a fin 👏👏👍
Buenas capturas
It looks like one of those trips from "last week" you know when you go fishing and they say "Man you should have been here last week".LOL , another great video!
Excelent video! Really enjoyed it, thanks for share.
i hope i can fish the way you do it. i really enjoyed watching you guys fishing. i learned a lot from you. thank you. -philippines :)
Just a tip for you guys, when you catch fish can you tell us what species they are, us fisherman watching in foreign countries don't always know what you're catchin...cheers
+fiddlestickz muzik Redfish are the ones with the blunt noses, and have a black spot or spots near the tail. Snook are the shiny silver ones with the long thin head. They are delicious :D
Oh and the spotted sea trout was the darker fish with the black spots along its back and the sharp teeth. :) All great fish to catch!
They are catching mostly "Snook" a very popular shallow saltwater fish here in Florida....
Awesome video man. That's what fishing is all about.
great video man always look forward to watching your videos there just so relaxing and make me want to go fish. Keep up the good work man
Another Great video Marty , thanks for sharing . I line in Ohio but have a condo in St. Pete , I've fished Fort Desota and Cock Roach Bay before , can't wait to get back down there .
A more charismatic fisherman there never was.
Mr Snook "You only thought you had me! I'm back in the water, and I've GOT YOU! What's up now HUH?"
great vid..!! nice music, nice comments, nice people and very nice fishing. It was as if I was there. thanks for sharing.
Hey I wanna say I love your vids I mean i am getting a kayak next week and I live in Tampa as well and you have given me some good pointers on where to catch fish near the skyway for sure!!!!! Thank You!
Your videos are always amazing... keep it up...
Nice to see you fishing again.
I SEEN all yourother videos this is my favorite
When using green backs at times I cut the tail a bit and they swim with that injured look.Works really well.Great vids Marty.
Awesome video, man! I always like watchin some fishin videos before i knock out for the night; this one is a pretty prime candidate for that haha. Solid sound track, and y'all killed em out there! I'll have to try the free lining - circle hook combo. Also liked the super light ugly stick and spinning reel set up.
Thanks for sharing man
always enjoy your videos. great job man
Was just out there in the bay fishing today. Enjoyed the video.
Nice video. I really enjoyed it, making me want to load up the gear and go. Thanks
Great video, I love fishing in the Terra Ceia mangroves.
Haha I see the skyway bridge! I'll bet I'll see you on your kayak one day out there fishing! Got to love Tampa Bay! Great video
Another great video man. Some nice fish too.
Nice video man I love how you add the text so I can still know what's going on even when I can't hear the Audio because people are being loud!!! Thanks for that!
Good stuff, I like your work man. That definitely was an awesome day. So cool for someone to invite you on the boat and let u even back the truck in! lol. I learned today.
I love your vids there awesome keep making them
Mt family often got what we called the trashfish slam. A hardhead, a sail cat, a ladyfish, and a jack.
That sounds like my family
I enjoyed the video thanks 😊, i love fishing, I'm on a quest to catch a snook , never caught one before, just snappers,sheephead, and jacks.
Awesome vids man, keep them coming !!
Getting hooked up while taking a picture of a double hook up: definition of a pretty awesome day if I say so.
awesome video! what a majestic manatee
This was so cool and very entertaining to watch. :) enjoyed every second of it thank you so much. Liked and subscribed :)
Great video. Thanks for sharing :)
How I wish I can have a kind of life this way is so cool keep it up zoffinger...
Loved this video! Where was it filmed?
Enjoy your Vids, as a long time saltwater fisherman from Texas can or do you recommend a guide to do some fishing, live in Georgia now refuse to do fresh water lol tks again for the vids they are great
I live in Bradenton and i want to add a motor of some sort to my lure 2 tandems. any ideas on how to rig it? I watched your video where you put the Coleman on your catch120 i like the way you built the transom
Wish u start doing more videos again man really enjoys these
great video looks like a lot of fun
Nice video , i like fishing for snook !
Beautiful!
Just super Marty. Your up close baiting and reminder of mono wear was great info. Can you tell me what size Okuma bait runner reel you have on and with what line, also the model of the Ugly Stick. It seems like a great package. Thanks for sharing
Frank, the reel is an Okuma 30 ABF with 15lb braid and a 20lb flurocarbon leader. The rod is an SPL 1102 medium action, 5' 10". Nice size for my kayak.
Awwww! That manatee was so cute!
Hey man! I just enjoy watching your vids, so awesome :) Where do you live? I live in Cape Coral and views are the same here :)
Manatee's are rtuly awesome, friendly creatures. I'm so glad that they made them illegal to kill or bother. A thrill of a lifetime for me would be to catch a big tarpon, a black Marlan, a Goliath Grouper and a "Big Barracuda". A huge Tuna would be nice too. I could go on and on about my saltwater wishes. Saltwater is endless.
What weight cast net are you using? We usually end up catching the bigger bait on sabikis because the cast net doesn't sink and close fast enough in the deeper water. Castnetting works fine on the schools of smaller bait on the flats in 2-8ft, but deeper than that the fish just swim out from under it. Great video, btw.
Any advise for a lowly guy without a boat other than cast close to the mangroves? Light to med. pole? 10/15 lb. line? Is it ok to have a bottle of rum in one hand and pole in other? Nice video btw, GoPro I take it?
Manatees are cool! We see them up by Bayport /Jenkins Creek a lot.
Very nice video!
Greetins from Mexico ,nice video.
good ole cockroach bay I have a camp about 1 mile from there launch out of it 3-4 times a week. great video love them reds and snook.
Great trip Marty. you caught so many fish with the greenies it makes me wonder what the greenies taste like to make the snook like them so much. LOL
nice sea cow footage too.
I assume they taste like peppermint patties.
me and some buddies caught some REAL big ones once, coincidentally we forgot the hotdogs and had to improvise, taste a bit like bass or perch
Nice Nice Nice vid man. For wonderfull things like all u show on ur vid iI love Tampa Bay
I often use a bubble float in saltwater when the wind prevents free lining with no affect in the bite.
that area looks a lot like Punta Alen, Quintana Roo. Nice fishing!
Nice Video!!!!
Question, is that reel an okuma bait-feeder reel?
great channel, underrated for sure!
Oldie but a goodie.
Awesome video thanks!
you deserve more suscribers love this chanell my fav so far
Dinner
wtf
Whoops was replying to another comment
Awesome vid as usual. I see you're still using the abf40 reel. Been thinking about getting a couple.
That's the ABF30.
Hi, I just found your channel and I love it so much, I myself am on my hunt for the first snook, any tips on where to go I live in the west palm beach are and what bait to you thanks a lot and tight lines!
Snook love hanging out under mangrove trees. I didn't catch many at first either because I was afraid to lose my lures in the trees. That's where your target should be though. A shrimp, greenback, topwater, soft plastic even a mangrove crab has helped me pull snook out from under those overhanging branches. You can look under docks, too. They love cover. Good luck
Fun times with an Ugly Stik GX2?? haha good fishing there Marty!
Awesome! When you say Bay... what state?
That was Excellent
great show..you have some of the best videos..one thing though could you identify thr fish for us. a lot of us don't know florida fish
Great video as always Marty. Can you tell me what hooks you are using, and is there any particular way that you hook your live bait?
Hi, Caleb. I'd say the average hook I use is a 1/0 circle hook. As for hooking the little fishes you saw in this video, I suppose the best way is to pass the hook through one nostril and out the other. The hard cartilage in their noses hold onto the hook well. On the kayak, I usually get smaller baitfish. I'll hook them through the back if their noses are too small.