Pier Shark Fishing (Normally PROHIBITED)

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  • Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
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    Last year started the shark fishing events on the Alabama Gulf State Park Pier in Gulf Shores. Anglers have voiced their opinions on sharks eating their catch and it becoming an issue. Shark fishing is typically prohibited from the pier but is allowed during these special events. We were able to catch a few this night as a group and it was a good time!
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Комментарии • 181

  • @bobbylamberth
    @bobbylamberth 5 лет назад +36

    Ofgm I can't believe you participate in such a deleterious sport 😒 I'm unfollowing! 😂
    Thanks for catching the footage, man!

  • @YakinwithJack
    @YakinwithJack 5 лет назад +33

    That ending with the popcorn 😂😂😂

    • @kevinholden9553
      @kevinholden9553 5 лет назад +1

      Yakin, what rod would you recomend for this? I will be doing this on May 28th.

    • @YakinwithJack
      @YakinwithJack 5 лет назад +1

      Kevin Holden depends on what you are using reel wise. I would use a 5000 spinning with a 9ft Meduim heavy. Just your typical pier rod for king and cobia.

    • @kevinholden9553
      @kevinholden9553 5 лет назад +2

      Yakin with Jack I will be using a Penn 8500 SSV.

    • @YakinwithJack
      @YakinwithJack 5 лет назад +1

      Kevin Holden that reel should perfect

  • @ianstradian
    @ianstradian 5 лет назад +8

    If you want to have a great dinner of the fish you catch.
    Fillet the fish and bring them to Mikee’s Seafood in Gulfshores Alabama, the kitchen will prepare them two ways and the side dishes will be served family style.
    I caught some Snapper and some Trigger fish, I took them to Mikee’s and had them cooked Pan grilled and deep fried, the meal was awesome.
    And we didn’t have to do any dishes after dinner.
    Best Restaurant Turnip Greens I’ve ever had, the new potato’s were wonderful too.
    Mikee’s makes their own cocktail sauce and Tarter sauce, so be sure to try both.
    For adult beverages the bartenders at Mikees will set you up with anything you want.
    We had 8 adults and 3 children in our party and had a great time.
    Ask for Dale as your wait staff he has the most experience.
    Show up early to get seated fast.

  • @edwardmac7542
    @edwardmac7542 5 лет назад +2

    While trying to bottom fish, I got lucky and had a 6 footer on the line at that same pier a few years back. Broke off of course, but I enjoyed the brief fight and the torpedo flip out of water. I enjoyed the video, thanks for sharing.

  • @marywalker506
    @marywalker506 5 лет назад +10

    Omg my dad was there the one who provided the tail rope lol

  • @AAoutdoors2291
    @AAoutdoors2291 5 лет назад +4

    That’s one thing I love about going to pier park in Panama City beach, FL is to go out at night and watch them shark fish! It’s an adrenaline rush when you year that line running! Awesome video man! Are people aloud to spectate on the gulf pier or do they close it off to fishermen only.

  • @mikesims7886
    @mikesims7886 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for another interesting video Matthew. Glad to see that you didn't get too many 'gripes'! Stay bummy!

  • @trudieisbell1292
    @trudieisbell1292 5 лет назад +1

    I really enjoyed this video Matthew!

  • @signart77
    @signart77 5 лет назад +5

    Never tried to catch a shark while fishing from the pier but have hung into quite a few.

  • @AJOutdoors1
    @AJOutdoors1 5 лет назад +2

    Pretty cool video brother, they do a lot of shark fishing here in Texas, I hope to hook into my first in a couple weeks.

  • @joannafreedom7111
    @joannafreedom7111 2 года назад

    I need more shark fishing contests in my life!

  • @hammertimeLBSF
    @hammertimeLBSF 5 лет назад +1

    Does the pier let you yak a bait out like on a kayak? And what about conventional reels like a avet 80w? I didn't see any?

  • @BamaDanKnives
    @BamaDanKnives 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks enjoyed it!! Anytime you have hook in the water it’s fun no matter what you catch!

  • @austinfrags8974
    @austinfrags8974 5 лет назад +5

    Can u perhaps do more vids at gulf state pier like king fishing and fishing for jacks,Spainsh,reds love the vid keep it up

  • @quranmcfadden814
    @quranmcfadden814 3 года назад

    What kind of fishing gear do you need to shark fishing

  • @pamelahewett4768
    @pamelahewett4768 3 года назад

    I know this is an older video, I am a newish subscriber but, I grew up in Lake Worth Florida, I grew up in a fishing family, I caught my first fish at 2 years old, I'm 61 now. I had 2 brothers and a father that participated in annual shark fishing tournaments. 1000's of sharks caught each tournament. My brothers caught many 10 to 12 ft sharks our growing up years. My point I'm trying to make is, I don't EVER remember anyone in my family EVER getting "sharked", In shore, off shore or on the pier. It could be that the waters were kept in check 6 decades ago. I don't mean to offend anyone but annual shark fishing tournaments was a good idea. Simply my humble but accurate opinion and observation.
    Keep making these videos for the ones of us that don't get to fish like we wish we could.

  • @atc06jh
    @atc06jh 5 лет назад +3

    Shark fishing is just about as fun as it gets. The only part that sucks is the 300 yard paddle out and back on the yak! Last year we a black tip just over 5 foot from the shore. Hoping to beat that this year with a new setup.

    • @rickdavis2235
      @rickdavis2235 5 лет назад

      There are guys down here in south Texas dropping baits up to 2630 yards out. The payoff is 12 to 13 foot tigers.

    • @operatorspectre7428
      @operatorspectre7428 5 лет назад

      @@rickdavis2235 Holy crap.. That's more than a mile. I imagine you would use massive conventional gear and it would be an extremely long fight

    • @rickdavis2235
      @rickdavis2235 5 лет назад

      @@operatorspectre7428
      They kayak the baits out and believe it or not, they usually have the sharks on the beach in under and hour and quite often, 30 minutes. Sharks that take over 30 minutes to land are likely not to live but this is species dependent. Tigers and bulls are pretty tough but the hammerheads fight so hard, they usually don't live if it goes on much longer than 30 minutes. If you want to see some of their videos, search for the TEAM HARD LIFE channel here on RUclips.

  • @shepshady2170
    @shepshady2170 5 лет назад +1

    He is a great tour guid. We fished with him and it was the most fun we ever had

  • @marcpruitt7299
    @marcpruitt7299 5 лет назад +1

    Love shark fishing!! Wish I was down there now in the surf,fishing. I live close to Guntersville Al and I am use to catching big cats 40# plus so when I watch your videos I always want to go down to the beach. My PB 83# blue, but I hope one day to reach the Dollar mark. Keep on keeping on!!!

  • @Tide12NC
    @Tide12NC 5 лет назад +1

    Needs to be unlimited night shark fishing 2 separate months during the summer. Maybe August and September, or like June and September. But definitely needs thinning out at Gulf Shores. I wouldn’t even fish last year due to everyone loosing good fish they hooked and had stolen. Sharks aren’t stupid, they are going to be where they can eat with the least amount of effort.

  • @FishGum
    @FishGum 5 лет назад +2

    Man that thing looked like it was scooting towards that guy to bite the heck out of him! Loved it!

  • @kevinholden9553
    @kevinholden9553 5 лет назад +2

    I was lucky enough to get picked for the May 28th 2019 pier shark fishing. Never have done this and some what new to saltwater fishing in general, what rod would you recomend for this? I will be using a Penn 8500 SSV. Mathew, I will see you on the 27th. I am booked for a shore fishing trip with you. I cant wait....

    • @BamaBeachBum
      @BamaBeachBum  5 лет назад

      Not sure which rod. Definitely not my area of expertise.

    • @the7mmboss
      @the7mmboss 5 лет назад

      I’ll be there on May 28th also! Should be fun.

    • @Just_Fishing_TailsTM
      @Just_Fishing_TailsTM 5 лет назад

      Have you decided on the line you want to use?? Match the line weight to the rod, and try for at least a 7'+ rod if not bigger. Don't let them fight you, they need to fight the rod.

    • @ryang1947
      @ryang1947 5 лет назад

      @@Just_Fishing_TailsTM what line do you reccomend?

    • @Just_Fishing_TailsTM
      @Just_Fishing_TailsTM 5 лет назад +1

      For cost Kast King is decent braid with varied results (good and bad) from my personal use. "High end" Sufix, Power Pro, Spider wire....all are basically the same but use different "brand name" materials to make their braids. They can be bought cheap thru shopping around or Amazon. I don't have a specific choice for mono but Ande, of Sufix would be my first choices.

  • @czellner5894
    @czellner5894 4 года назад +1

    Pier fishing has always been my favorite . I guess it's because that's where my dad took me.

  • @adventureswithken1983
    @adventureswithken1983 5 лет назад

    Have you ever heard of a Mortician Surf Fishing Rig? If so, does it have any advantages or disadvantage to using?

  • @thedawgsarch
    @thedawgsarch 4 года назад

    I love that pier the fishing is so good. It took me 25 years to finally fish it when I had back surgery and couldn’t fish in a boat.

  • @castinwithcarter8922
    @castinwithcarter8922 5 лет назад +2

    I tried shark fishing off a pier in Florida once and I had a lady fish for bait and a shark came up and took the half without the hook. Someday though hopefully I can finally catch a shark.

  • @fargo2win
    @fargo2win 5 лет назад +2

    Awesome ! Hey God put the beast and the fish on earth for man to rule over ! Love it

  • @carry1concealed311
    @carry1concealed311 5 лет назад +1

    Always entertaining. Great vids. 🎣

  • @kellytaylor9175
    @kellytaylor9175 5 лет назад +4

    Smoking that reel!! Lol. Good catch!

  • @AJRay-db1dr
    @AJRay-db1dr 3 года назад

    Good job bama all looked fun to me but I love the surf fishing but that was pretty cool wasnt alot of people on the pier good video my friend

  • @deepsouthangling1846
    @deepsouthangling1846 5 лет назад +1

    Cant wait to go down there and do it on June 2. Hope I catch something unlike last year, I was beside the dude who caught the shark he was able to keep last year and we stayed and talked on the pier all night. Best 17 hours I’ve ever spent on a pier. We got there early to catch bait that’s why it was 17 hours

  • @williamcox3120
    @williamcox3120 5 лет назад +3

    Next time, reach in and get a tooth souvenir for me. Remember just do it really fast.

  • @josegarza8362
    @josegarza8362 4 года назад

    What size line you are using

  • @larrycook2484
    @larrycook2484 5 лет назад

    I am one that likes pier fishing. Do it every year. However I am going to try surf fishing year using your fishbit maybe even sandflea

  • @janathanboerema7564
    @janathanboerema7564 5 лет назад +2

    Looks like a great time, I love to see people working together. And getting along fishing! You'll have to come to Michigan sometime it's a hoot hi I would love to have that Pursuit Of The Predator predators it's awesome shark fishing that is like predator predator.

  • @charlied.casteel7424
    @charlied.casteel7424 3 года назад

    Question, where can I get a tail rope like Y'all used to pull the shark up on the Pier?

  • @koreanfishingwife8766
    @koreanfishingwife8766 5 лет назад

    my wife got one about that size at the beach last saturday ,the blacktip shark is like the poor mans GT, very good fighters

    • @livewithnick
      @livewithnick 5 лет назад

      Isn't it funny how certain fish know the financial status of people fishing for them? It's the craziest thing. 🤔😂

  • @naughtyevi3
    @naughtyevi3 5 лет назад

    Why not wire leaders? The bite seems fast there and the wire shouldn't affect the bite that much I hope

  • @PureLivingForOutdoors
    @PureLivingForOutdoors 5 лет назад

    I laughed at loud at the closing of this video! HAHA

  • @derickmitchell9852
    @derickmitchell9852 5 лет назад +1

    I buy shark meat at the farmers market in Atlanta. It usually sells for $2.99 a pound. I pay $15.00 a pound for Swordfish. The shark is just as good. When we visit Orange Beach I crave real fish. Whiting is ok. Tilipa & Swai are not. I settle for farm-raised blackened catfish at Desoto's Kitchen. Ironically, good fish at the beach is in short supply.

    • @PEVPOV
      @PEVPOV 5 лет назад

      fresh mahi mahi at my farmers market in Atl is like 18/Lb sooo much for good fresh fish

  • @randallmcnutt5911
    @randallmcnutt5911 5 лет назад

    That looks fun. Caught sharks deep sea fishing but never from the pier. I bet that's a job hauling him up 100 feet. Great video.

  • @jameswhitley3664
    @jameswhitley3664 2 года назад

    What kind of tail rope was that?

  • @Wakakabadaboom
    @Wakakabadaboom 5 лет назад +1

    I wonder what kind of damage hauling such heavy shark up by its tail causes to its spinal cord and how it affects post-release survival rates. Especially after such a drop?

    • @rogerclaiborne6815
      @rogerclaiborne6815 5 лет назад +1

      Hopefully it died and won't be stealing anymore kings that get hooked before they can be realed in. Getting to be too many sharks hanging around the piers for just that purpose.

    • @rogerclaiborne6815
      @rogerclaiborne6815 5 лет назад +1

      He should have kept and ate it though if it was a legal shark.

    • @Wakakabadaboom
      @Wakakabadaboom 5 лет назад

      They are quite intelligent, even dolphins and seals take advantage of fish caught on the line by fishermen.

    • @Wakakabadaboom
      @Wakakabadaboom 5 лет назад

      That sounds about right. Could you point me towards some articles showing this?

    • @baldwinprepper2810
      @baldwinprepper2810 5 лет назад

      I tag for NOAA and that’s exactly how you handle a shark is by the tail, show me mortality rate for this because I have sharks that I’ve tagged that have been caught again and reported.

  • @shawneastman9210
    @shawneastman9210 5 лет назад

    As usual awesome videos keep it up

  • @mrobinson256
    @mrobinson256 5 лет назад

    When is this and is this annually?

  • @vaughn1804
    @vaughn1804 5 лет назад +6

    How did he get the tail rope on the shark's tail to bring it up on the pier?

    • @BamaBeachBum
      @BamaBeachBum  5 лет назад +14

      I meant to show that. They had Bobby step through the loop and fed it down the line to the shark

  • @cameron.on.canvas
    @cameron.on.canvas 4 года назад

    Dude! I'm amazed that he was able to bring that size shark in on that reel! Was that a Penn Spinfisher 6500?

  • @sway2025
    @sway2025 4 года назад

    I want to catch a shark one day but this video was good

  • @comedyfishing4422
    @comedyfishing4422 5 лет назад

    Did they kayak there baits out ?

  • @bhsoutdoors1328
    @bhsoutdoors1328 4 года назад

    Man I’m coming down to gulf shores next month and I’m gonna be fishing if u wanna come

  • @daleockert6222
    @daleockert6222 5 лет назад

    What's the city across the way where the sun is setting ?

    • @mrobinson256
      @mrobinson256 5 лет назад

      Gulf shores alabama, from what i could tell

  • @christopherhanley7230
    @christopherhanley7230 5 лет назад

    I will not be coming to this pier unfortunately because they dont allow shark fishing. Vacationed at Naples last year and they don't allow it either and dis not know that before we booked! 🤙🎣

  • @adventureswithken1983
    @adventureswithken1983 5 лет назад +1

    Nicely done!

  • @simsdiving6946
    @simsdiving6946 5 лет назад

    You know I gotta make a comment haha. Were you guys tagging them? Some may see Catching sharks as a bad thing, but there are very few ways to tag sharks and get a good look at them without getting in the water with them. And seeing how healthy sharks are is key. If you have a healthy shark population, then you have a healthy ecosystem.

  • @mrobinson256
    @mrobinson256 5 лет назад

    Although i dont fish, personally, dont agree with fishing for sport. This is a good video. I would be interested in watching this first hand

  • @adamthelspdfrguy8848
    @adamthelspdfrguy8848 5 лет назад

    Awesome video and page man

  • @bigblue3568
    @bigblue3568 4 года назад +2

    All good up until the release part...

  • @alabamasmokeywilson6818
    @alabamasmokeywilson6818 5 лет назад

    Great Video sure want to go shark fishing how close to the pier are boats allowed?hope we get 2 go fishing 1 day got my star craft in the shop hope 2 get it going soon

  • @lenny336
    @lenny336 5 лет назад +1

    Great vid enjoyed every second good eating

  • @lukewilson3271
    @lukewilson3271 5 лет назад

    what are your top five favorite fish to eat?

  • @deepiper6529
    @deepiper6529 5 лет назад

    That was cool. I caught a baby black tip shark beach fishing with your buddy Dustin last summer Matt. It was great! Love the ending with the popcorn!

  • @jollygreenfishingchannel9164
    @jollygreenfishingchannel9164 5 лет назад

    Support 100% sharking is the Best! Catch and release or catch n cook as long as you're following the regulations then there's nothing wrong with sharking I Love hooking up to large Black tips or spins 😊🌎✌💙🐟

  • @gabrielbarboza5620
    @gabrielbarboza5620 5 лет назад

    My friend would put masting tape on his hooks..i thought he was crazy..maybe there is something to that..

  • @eggfamisbest8832
    @eggfamisbest8832 5 лет назад

    Will u ever do another challenge video like the fish bits one

  • @knowhim3624
    @knowhim3624 5 лет назад +1

    Beach, hub and i love you so much and your precious spirit - just a fyi, many religious people don't eat 'fish with scales' - it is what it is...
    just keep on doing what you are doing and go with the flow, you're really good at this, especially at just being yourself, and that is who all of us Love, you being YOU!!! just don't leave-out your better half's who completes who you are!:):)

    • @66bigbuds
      @66bigbuds 5 лет назад +1

      Its fish without scales we don't eat. Not fish with scales. Sharks don't have scales and they are not a fish Acording to scientist.

    • @dfdbbrb
      @dfdbbrb 5 лет назад

      @@66bigbuds Sharks absolutely are classified as fish.

    • @rickdavis2235
      @rickdavis2235 5 лет назад

      Sharks are fish and what religion doesn't eat fish without scales?

  • @shrimuyopa8117
    @shrimuyopa8117 5 лет назад

    Shark is good eating. Its flakey and doesnt have a fishy flavor. Also another tid bit, people think stingrays are trash fish but they taste the same as shark.

  • @brooksbond1220
    @brooksbond1220 5 лет назад

    can someone help me catch more fish than tiny jack cravel when I go to gulf shores in September

    • @jamesclark5560
      @jamesclark5560 5 лет назад

      Deer_Killer 1811 I’m heading down in September too what dates are you going?

  • @rolandgdominguezjr5953
    @rolandgdominguezjr5953 5 лет назад +2

    The hell what everybody says shark fishing is fishing but there's always going to be too many bleeding hearts out there

  • @wolfgangswag2562
    @wolfgangswag2562 5 лет назад

    Bruh I was there yesterday and there were two sharks right up tryna get fish guts

  • @crystiangarcia7362
    @crystiangarcia7362 5 лет назад +2

    can the guy
    fighting shark can finally stop reeling while the shark takes drag

  • @codyreece7871
    @codyreece7871 Год назад

    Shark fishing is awesome. I think it's dumb people can't catch sharks from the pier all the time. I want to go to Alabama to catch and keep a shark in about a month but idk what kind to go after or what kind you're allowed to keep. Never been to the beach but a few times. If anyone has any advice or more knowledge id like to hear it

  • @tbspf
    @tbspf 3 года назад +1

    I don’t think they should do it :/ the sharks are eating there fish because they are catching there food

  • @frankledford8096
    @frankledford8096 5 лет назад +1

    When Mexico beach was still there in Florida...I got to see a crew of 4 spend about 4hrs attempting to bring one in it was awesome to watch but no way to bring it up and over at the pier the fight went to the beach on the last 50 to 75 yards of the fight some how the beast got off.... But it was awesome to watch.... personally I wouldn't want to do it but seeing it done and what they go thru for one fish was a awesome experience...

  • @joshromaine8234
    @joshromaine8234 5 лет назад

    Was it closed to other fisherman during that time? No one there!

    • @bobbylamberth
      @bobbylamberth 5 лет назад

      Only fishermen registered for the shark event are allowed on the octagon, the rest of the pier is wide open.

  • @donbloodworth3144
    @donbloodworth3144 4 года назад

    My theory on shark technique is if it worked its right.

  • @CHIGGER83357
    @CHIGGER83357 3 года назад

    Trying to reel while the fish is taking line smh wind knot's waiting to happen now smh

  • @JoeyRodenRocks
    @JoeyRodenRocks 5 лет назад

    It is so difficult for me to identify shark species!!

  • @stevenveach6984
    @stevenveach6984 5 лет назад

    Man those macks produce wish we could use them as bait here in TX . funnily enough thou a 10-12in pomps just about perfect for a blacktip or a spinner and totally legal cause they're not game fish in TX .

  • @yourfriendlyneighborhoodsm4708
    @yourfriendlyneighborhoodsm4708 4 года назад +1

    Well, since you asked for my opinion, that’s what you’re gonna get. I’m fine with catch and release shark fishing. Catch and cook I’m not so crazy about but I’m not gonna judge anyone who does it. I just feel that there should be some sort of season system for shark fishing like there is for hunting. Cause shark fishing is essentially big game hunting for the ocean. I mean, I don’t think that many people catch and cook sharks to begin with so it might not be necessary but IDK. For an important indicator species like sharks, it’d just be good to have that extra layer of protection you know? What do y’all think?

  • @ReneC77
    @ReneC77 5 лет назад +1

    Hahaha. The reasons why I stay!

  • @steelhawkeproducts9829
    @steelhawkeproducts9829 5 лет назад

    Sharks are fun, I caught a 8' sand shark but the line broke right as I got it to the boat. Forty five fight, was so much fun! Great vid

  • @wday13
    @wday13 5 лет назад

    Awesome video always wanted to catch a shark I hope to come down there around September. I caught some nice reds last year.

  • @shawnpendragon9034
    @shawnpendragon9034 5 лет назад

    I was on the pier that night

  • @allenchancery2304
    @allenchancery2304 5 лет назад

    Thanks for the show bum

  • @rustykell4142
    @rustykell4142 5 лет назад

    wish we could catch shark on all the piers and shores at any size and amount , just that simple

  • @wespowell4052
    @wespowell4052 5 лет назад

    Holy line twist lol

  • @billcocozza
    @billcocozza 5 лет назад +1

    If your going to shark fish learn the proper way to handle sharks if releasing them. That tipper definetly died

  • @YakMotley
    @YakMotley 5 лет назад

    lol

  • @mississippioutlaws6920
    @mississippioutlaws6920 5 лет назад

    I entered the shark fishin but I didn’t get drawn

    • @stevewilliams4882
      @stevewilliams4882 5 лет назад

      Look for later dates, my friends and iall got same day in late july

  • @Snipegodfn20
    @Snipegodfn20 4 года назад

    I'm going shark fishing in 6 days.

  • @nooralihirani5285
    @nooralihirani5285 5 лет назад

    I am coming this Wednesday

  • @tslayer4569
    @tslayer4569 5 лет назад

    What no fish bites they catch everything 🤣

  • @emmaleesdad7648
    @emmaleesdad7648 5 лет назад

    I am going to gulf shores in. 2 days

  • @texassoul7649
    @texassoul7649 5 лет назад

    Good job fellas

  • @stephenlofton8389
    @stephenlofton8389 5 лет назад +1

    Good times.

  • @mpellis22
    @mpellis22 5 лет назад

    I was out there yesterday, saw a bunch of big kings caught and it’s everything we could do to keep them away from the sharks

  • @playa4lizife
    @playa4lizife 5 лет назад

    BAD ASS!!! Keem'em coming beach bum!!!

  • @njwater
    @njwater 5 лет назад

    need some 3-in-1 for that cart :)

  • @CBurns862
    @CBurns862 3 года назад

    What’s the point in doing this if they just throw them back?? If they let you do it because they keep eating peoples catches then why not keep them 🥴

  • @longtimecoming3698
    @longtimecoming3698 5 лет назад

    If you're following all the regulations and having fun catching your own supper who cares what anyone else thinks.