@@popescuracer Uncle used to live extremely close next to the bridge by Dauphin Island on a Pecan farm right side of road. Don’t know what it is now. But fished that area hard as a kid. I’ll take the Flounder ( fluke).
Great video. This video made me realize why I watch some fishing videos all the way through and why I get bored with others and cut them short. The reason I watch fishing videos is to better myself as a fisherman, so when I can learn from someone who is able to fish more than me, it helps me out a lot when they explain why they do certain things and not just show what they caught and my biggest take away from this video is make a plan but be willing to adapt and that is something I have struggled with in the past because I get too focused on what I set out to catch and get focused on why I can't catch the fish that are simply not bitting instead of deciding to just have a great time catching what is bitting even if it is pin fish. Sometimes, it is nice to just get back to the basics and catch whatever is bitting
I don’t crap on them. They can’t help but be Cat food. They fight real hard but that’s what is good about them. They average 10-12 pounds by me and easily upwards of 20-23 pounds. Four feet long. (Approx). Sometimes more. They’ll take your fingers off. Nothing but TEETH.
I have truly enjoyed this video. You seemed so much more relaxed and focused than you have in some other videos. You included the specifics of your tackle, along with the amazing catches, just a great video. Thanks
I get to come to the panhandle maybe twice a year from Tennessee, if I am lucky. Bring a mismatch of saltwater fishing gear collected over the last 35 years. Avid semi accomplished fisherman at home, trying every vacation, but always lacking know how to surf fish. Have been watching your content for the last 24 months or so and 4 weeks ago in Panama City, finally felt like for the first time that I had the knowledge to be a (novice) surf fisherman . Have in the past been doing it all wrong, walking out armpit deep casting a broomstick rod as far as possible, no practical knowledge, so wrong. Last time down took what I have learned from watching your videos and had the best surf fishing outings from the beach in front of our condo in my life. Caught Bonita, Bluefish, Lady fish, Whiting, I was so excited that after years that I had some practical local knowledge. I know that we are all looking for a higher purpose, but you with even the most minute and boring detail to someone who knows their craft (surf fishing) have taught me so much. Thank you for being the educator, who might feel like they aren't making a difference, but who provides so much knowledge. No detail is too insignificant, I have adjusted everything I do based upon watching you do what do on the beach. Don't underestimate what you are giving . Thank you , thank you , don't over think it or feel like you are not doing enough. Enjoy the fishing that got you started and tight lines from Tennessee.
Thank you for explaining all the equipment and setup as well as conditions, etc. This is why I watch. I live in Missouri and get to fish in Gulf Shores 1 or 2 weeks a year.
This is the Bummy we all know and love, the pure joy when you caught that big blue made me excited along with you. I’m from NC and have never caught one that big, that was a monster.
What an absolute stud! My PB blue is also on a slam shady, z-man version. This is you in your element. Walking the beach, adjusting to conditions, responding to unexpected opportunities, and every now and then stumbling upon giants. It’s why, in my opinion, the surf is just so much more fun than any other kind of fishing. You don’t catch as much as often, but those you do are far more meaningful and amazing. Congrats on the massive blue!
Matt...Lots of fun watching with the blues! Here on the Outer Banks when the blues show up everything else leaves. Caught a speck the other day that had no tail at all where a bluefish caught the slowest fish in the school. Lots of one-legged sea gulls and ducks/geese in the area ala hungry blue fish. And you got it right, "choppers" are the big ones. Lost the tip of my ring finger to a "chopper" when I was much younger. Literally jumped up and took it off. Grandfather got it back and some duct tape and almost as good as new 70 years later.
When I started fishing as a little girl, at the point in NC, my Dad taught me how to fish for flounder. They would get into a blitz, and I would stay out of trouble, by flounder fishing. You have to have patience and I learned by holding my rod horizontally and low. 3 small jerks rest 1 and repeat. Loved catching them!
Awesome. I recently returned from a trip to cape hatteras where we had a couple days catching blues in the 5-7 pound range, even landed one that was 9 pounds, my PB. There such a blast to catch. Good eating too if bled and iced immediately after catching.
I know you sell your beach fishing instruction in a package so if folks want this content they won't be paying for that but I do spectate this free content. Wish I could support you on the paid instruction. Your doing great either way. Love seeing the family vlogs too. Hang in there.
That hurricane must have sent some big east coast Blues down south to the Gulf. Exciting when they show up. They do have sharp teeth but are good at breaking leaders with their rough tails as well.
Outstanding video! I'm new to surf fishing and really appreciate the details. Don't fret too much about different types of content, just keep dancing with the one that brung ya.
My husband and I really enjoy your videos. We see the value of maybe a little more imparting of your fishing wisdom, as you obviously know your stuff. But your regular delivery as you fish is so natural, we'd hate for you to be anything but what is wholly natural. So, we say, if it ain't broke.....just do what you love. Enjoy it or it won't be fun. Bad recipe, that! Your secret weapons are Courtney and Analiese! But we're Matthew Ismay fans too!!
I may know why we have so many bluefish..during the year of covid...many mid Atlantic states put blues on the on need of restoration and decreased the numbers of keeper from 10 to 3. Most folks I know don't keep blues but I'm thinking someone was I guess. Good job thinking ahead and deducing that with wind and season...flies would carry you away! 😂
Plans change fast when fishing the beach. Awesome video Matthew! Keep up the great content. Congrats on the new PB, that's definitely a fun size to catch but I've never got one like that on 20lb leader.
Amazing content. I have been surf fishing on the Atlantic side of Florida for many years I wish my water was that calm and clear. Your video gave me countless ideas to try over here. Also learned about the knot you used on your lure great content thank you and congrats on that tank of a blue.
I liked how you did it before. Like I said before I've learned a butt ton of ocean fishing on shore off shore spearfish great job Brant, Brad and you. When you take the girls with you and teach them how you do it was enough for me
I like the additional information. I originally found you as I was heading to Florida and wanted to know what bait to use for surf fishing and how to easily locate sand fleas. That video is what made me subscribe as I learned something from it that I could use on a short trip to Florida. So the longer content of why you are doing is very helpful. Sometimes on business I only have an afternoon to hit and area and the tips help me be more effective and successful in that little window of time I have. Thank you very much for that. Balancing the theory of what you are doing and then showing the doingness of it, makes it entertaining and useful.
I personally really appreciate your educational intros. I’m always trying to learn something new so I find it helpful and useful!! Thank you as always for the content!!
Now that’s the type video that I’ve been waiting on. Great info, great fishing and above all you looked like you were having more fun than I’ve seen in awhile. Great job and keep it coming.
Just saying. Longer intro, going into detail about what you’re doing, and boom new PB blue. Sounds to me like the long intros are needed. Congrats on the PB.
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Just saw a stingray swim by when you first hooked the big one.
Slamming content. This is it . Keep going.
Thanks for watching!
Forget the flounder.. big blues are much more fun to catch!
@@popescuracer Uncle used to live extremely close next to the bridge by Dauphin Island on a Pecan farm right side of road. Don’t know what it is now. But fished that area hard as a kid. I’ll take the Flounder ( fluke).
Great video. This video made me realize why I watch some fishing videos all the way through and why I get bored with others and cut them short. The reason I watch fishing videos is to better myself as a fisherman, so when I can learn from someone who is able to fish more than me, it helps me out a lot when they explain why they do certain things and not just show what they caught and my biggest take away from this video is make a plan but be willing to adapt and that is something I have struggled with in the past because I get too focused on what I set out to catch and get focused on why I can't catch the fish that are simply not bitting instead of deciding to just have a great time catching what is bitting even if it is pin fish. Sometimes, it is nice to just get back to the basics and catch whatever is bitting
I remember this guy . It's been awhile. Early morning top water beach fishing.... Ring a bell ? Great to see the Bum I love
People crap on blue's , but they are hands down, besides a huge Jack , the most combative beasts
I don’t crap on them. They can’t help but be Cat food. They fight real hard but that’s what is good about them. They average 10-12 pounds by me and easily upwards of 20-23 pounds. Four feet long. (Approx). Sometimes more. They’ll take your fingers off. Nothing but TEETH.
Yes, sir! I'm glad you are sharing your rig setup and everything again, Matthew. 😎
Perfect Matthew. Great video. Keep it up.
Thanks!
I have truly enjoyed this video. You seemed so much more relaxed and focused than you have in some other videos. You included the specifics of your tackle, along with the amazing catches, just a great video. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Hope them Carolina boys see this. Great catch Matt.
Fish on 🎣 big fish 🐟👍👍👍💪💪💪
The fishing starts around @9:50 ..
Great video. Being someone from the mountain west that likes to fish the gulf I appreciate the details of the introduction.
Giant Trevally , these fish eat seabirds as part of their diet. Nice catch , looks like a lot of fun.
I used to go night fishing out of sheepheads bay Bklyn and we would catch this size and bigger all night long. Good eating!
I get to come to the panhandle maybe twice a year from Tennessee, if I am lucky. Bring a mismatch of saltwater fishing gear collected over the last 35 years. Avid semi accomplished fisherman at home, trying every vacation, but always lacking know how to surf fish. Have been watching your content for the last 24 months or so and 4 weeks ago in Panama City, finally felt like for the first time that I had the knowledge to be a (novice) surf fisherman . Have in the past been doing it all wrong, walking out armpit deep casting a broomstick rod as far as possible, no practical knowledge, so wrong. Last time down took what I have learned from watching your videos and had the best surf fishing outings from the beach in front of our condo in my life. Caught Bonita, Bluefish, Lady fish, Whiting, I was so excited that after years that I had some practical local knowledge. I know that we are all looking for a higher purpose, but you with even the most minute and boring detail to someone who knows their craft (surf fishing) have taught me so much. Thank you for being the educator, who might feel like they aren't making a difference, but who provides so much knowledge. No detail is too insignificant, I have adjusted everything I do based upon watching you do what do on the beach. Don't underestimate what you are giving . Thank you , thank you , don't over think it or feel like you are not doing enough. Enjoy the fishing that got you started and tight lines from Tennessee.
Wow...the FLIES!!!!!🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷
Good stuff,,thnx!😊
Great video breach bum ❤❤❤
Biggest blue I have seen on the gulf beaches! Great video!
This is your sign to keep shore fishing and putting out great fishing content. It’s why I watch
I was right. Great catch. You could hear the purest of joy in your voice during that fight. Good stuff Beach Bum
It was great to see you so excited!
Congrats Matt. That thing was huge!
Very much enjoyed this video.
Thank you for explaining all the equipment and setup as well as conditions, etc. This is why I watch. I live in Missouri and get to fish in Gulf Shores 1 or 2 weeks a year.
This is the Bummy we all know and love, the pure joy when you caught that big blue made me excited along with you. I’m from NC and have never caught one that big, that was a monster.
Love Blues. Fished Chesapeake Bay runs as a teenager in the 90s, they are such fast and strong fish!
What an absolute stud! My PB blue is also on a slam shady, z-man version.
This is you in your element. Walking the beach, adjusting to conditions, responding to unexpected opportunities, and every now and then stumbling upon giants. It’s why, in my opinion, the surf is just so much more fun than any other kind of fishing. You don’t catch as much as often, but those you do are far more meaningful and amazing. Congrats on the massive blue!
Thanks for the educational flounder video lol.
Love the info. Keep it coming
Awesome video! Keep it up!
Them bluefish got a spanking alright 👍 👍 👍
Nice. Catch what is biting
Matt...Lots of fun watching with the blues! Here on the Outer Banks when the blues show up everything else leaves. Caught a speck the other day that had no tail at all where a bluefish caught the slowest fish in the school. Lots of one-legged sea gulls and ducks/geese in the area ala hungry blue fish. And you got it right, "choppers" are the big ones. Lost the tip of my ring finger to a "chopper" when I was much younger. Literally jumped up and took it off. Grandfather got it back and some duct tape and almost as good as new 70 years later.
Great video love the fishing
33" blue that is unreal HUGE never seen one like that
When I started fishing as a little girl, at the point in NC, my Dad taught me how to fish for flounder. They would get into a blitz, and I would stay out of trouble, by flounder fishing. You have to have patience and I learned by holding my rod horizontally and low. 3 small jerks rest 1 and repeat. Loved catching them!
Great fishing as always
Thick sliced bacon is the best bait for flounder
Great video. Well done.
Man that water so clear and beautiful compared to Jacksonville Beach lol
Perfect smoker size blue, we use a pineapple juice brine
Good vid Matt. Congrats on the PB blue. I'd spray pants above the waterline with permethrin tick repellant. Works like a charm.
Way to go man. That’s a cape cod size bluefish right there.
Good to hear excitement in your voice! Sometimes, you just gotta have fun. :)
Awesome. I recently returned from a trip to cape hatteras where we had a couple days catching blues in the 5-7 pound range, even landed one that was 9 pounds, my PB. There such a blast to catch. Good eating too if bled and iced immediately after catching.
Love the info please do more of this
Great information. Great video.
Awesome. Keep up the good stuff!
And there You go,,,outstanding video,,,🙏
Loved it! Great video.
That was awesome. I hope those monsters are coming my way to NE Florida.
I know you sell your beach fishing instruction in a package so if folks want this content they won't be paying for that but I do spectate this free content. Wish I could support you on the paid instruction. Your doing great either way. Love seeing the family vlogs too. Hang in there.
Please do more of this! Love to hear the process 👌🏾
Great info and insight. Thank you.
On an artificial? That’s unbelievably epic dude!! Nice fish!!!
Thanks for noting the date and equipment details! Please keep it up!
Thanks, good video and very informative.
That hurricane must have sent some big east coast Blues down south to the Gulf. Exciting when they show up. They do have sharp teeth but are good at breaking leaders with their rough tails as well.
Love the longer intro and educational information! Please see previous comment about talking about your set ups… awesome!
I know this was supposed to be a flounder video... but when life gives you blues... well you fish blues :)
Really enjoyed this video. Great content.
I totally enjoyed watching. I promise you, this is what most of us like. Great job. God bless you
Super nice explanation and very informative vlog
That was awesome Matthew! The excitement in your voice shows you enjoyed fishing today and that's why most of us watch your content.
Outstanding video! I'm new to surf fishing and really appreciate the details. Don't fret too much about different types of content, just keep dancing with the one that brung ya.
You do very well. What a sporting day!
Oh my. I just moved here, went to that beach last weekend. I thought it looked fishy. Good confirmation. Great video.
Hi Matt... your videos is amazing! One day I will go to fishing on EUA. I will wait to fishing with you. Pardon my english. I'm from Brazil.
The little nugget of info about deeper water by the beach cut out and point is the type of info that helps us catch fish! Great video Matthew!
Pro tip- North winds have pants on or skeeter spray.
About 7 years ago, the South Jersey land based had Big Blues come in between mid May to Mid June. It was so much fun.
Get some bacon thick sliced for flounder smoked yeah it works good
My husband and I really enjoy your videos. We see the value of maybe a little more imparting of your fishing wisdom, as you obviously know your stuff. But your regular delivery as you fish is so natural, we'd hate for you to be anything but what is wholly natural. So, we say, if it ain't broke.....just do what you love. Enjoy it or it won't be fun. Bad recipe, that! Your secret weapons are Courtney and Analiese! But we're Matthew Ismay fans too!!
My dad just visited your store last week and got me the same exact shirt you are wearing!!! Hope to visit it myself one day!!!
I like it thanks! I like knowing all about the game plan.
This is the content we are looking for. Tightlines!
Awesome vid.,,, enjoyed long intro & info
I may know why we have so many bluefish..during the year of covid...many mid Atlantic states put blues on the on need of restoration and decreased the numbers of keeper from 10 to 3. Most folks I know don't keep blues but I'm thinking someone was I guess. Good job thinking ahead and deducing that with wind and season...flies would carry you away! 😂
Plans change fast when fishing the beach. Awesome video Matthew! Keep up the great content. Congrats on the new PB, that's definitely a fun size to catch but I've never got one like that on 20lb leader.
Wow! Very informative video.
Glad you shared the jig head size situation. Happens to me more often than i care to admit.
Amazing content. I have been surf fishing on the Atlantic side of Florida for many years I wish my water was that calm and clear. Your video gave me countless ideas to try over here. Also learned about the knot you used on your lure great content thank you and congrats on that tank of a blue.
16:54 did you see that massive stingray swim by.
Saw a ton this day!
I liked how you did it before. Like I said before I've learned a butt ton of ocean fishing on shore off shore spearfish great job Brant, Brad and you. When you take the girls with you and teach them how you do it was enough for me
Great video! As someone who is trying to get better at fishing I’m here for those details
Anyone else see the stingray around the 16:50 mark. You can see it swimming by about the same time he hooked the big blue
Nice blue bro.
Great as always!
BUGSPRAY: = Permethrin spray
Details were awesome! Thanks Matt! Love your content!
Thank you!
I like the additional information. I originally found you as I was heading to Florida and wanted to know what bait to use for surf fishing and how to easily locate sand fleas. That video is what made me subscribe as I learned something from it that I could use on a short trip to Florida. So the longer content of why you are doing is very helpful. Sometimes on business I only have an afternoon to hit and area and the tips help me be more effective and successful in that little window of time I have. Thank you very much for that. Balancing the theory of what you are doing and then showing the doingness of it, makes it entertaining and useful.
I personally really appreciate your educational intros. I’m always trying to learn something new so I find it helpful and useful!! Thank you as always for the content!!
Can you eat Blue fish?
Now that’s the type video that I’ve been waiting on.
Great info, great fishing and above all you looked like you were having more fun than I’ve seen in awhile.
Great job and keep it coming.
Great video. Havent watched n a while and used to watch all the time. Nice !
Fantastic!!!
Awesome video!
great content, I love all the info bro
I really do like the breakdowns of gear and conditions you’re looking for! Love it, awesome video!
Just saying. Longer intro, going into detail about what you’re doing, and boom new PB blue. Sounds to me like the long intros are needed. Congrats on the PB.