Fishing a US Government Pier When Something Crazy Happened 

Have fished that pier for decades, never had a ranger complain. He ain't from around here obviously. Bless his heart!!

Nothing to apologize for at all. This was a pretty darn good day's fishing save the rogue wave, loss of recorder and a c/s ranger harassing you. Thanks for your good work producing this outing....

I once thought about wade fishing, catching and reeling fish toward me and the distinct possibility of attracting sharks to me. And then I woke up in a cold sweat.

We all know that you produce quality video. Occasionally, things go wrong and things don't work the way you want. You are excellent at adapting and doing your very best when things go wrong. Personally, I appreciate that quality in an individual. I enjoyed the fishing and the catching. THAT looked like a lot of fun. Especially since I knew exactly where you were and I live in Arkansas!!!! Thanks for a great video..

Great video, Brant. The audio was fine. Sorry about the equipment loss though. No worries about the cooking!

Always great to watch your efforts!😊

I'd give anything for those issues if I was fishing in FL! These are only problems to be dealt with. No apology needed! Just keep sharing FL fishing! Thanks!

This looks like fun fishing. I have used a lightweight conventional outfit (7' Fenwick rod and Shimano reel with 10# test line) for live baiting anchovies on the West coast. And I went up to a bit heavier (8' rod, Shimano reel and 15 or 20# line) tackle for live baiting anchovies when fishing for larger fish like school tuna up to around 20#.

Great video and I love the fact that you let the big fish go it was a lovely looking fish

Video was great, don’t worry about the audio

Don't worry about not doing the catch an cook. We enjoyed the video just the same. 👍👍👍✌🏻✌🏻

Good thing the Ranger came along when he did. You were obviously presenting a clear and present danger to not only yourself and others. But the entire ecosystem as well. You could have easily misjudged a cast and splashed water onto the decking of that abandoned pier. That could take 2-3 minutes to dry! Think of all the damage your were doing!

Actually, Brant... that was one of my favorite videos, BECAUSE of the "unpolished" look, even after the edit. I found the audio just as good as a mic and recorder, mainly because there wasn't as much wind noise. I know... I've complained about that before, but it IS nice NOT hearing the wind as much, or at a different freq. level. Filming from the GoPro only in POV, almost gave more of a sense of actually BEING there, compared to always seeing tri-poded views. I have ZERO complaints about that video. I know "wade fishing" is a pain to you fishing creators, but it's good medicine for not-so-good days. Thanks! Peace.

Yeah that looks just like the pier at Boca Grande pass where I used to go fish that was freaking awesome

Cool, cool, cool. From back up North again. B-)

Great video. Love yours and Brads passion for fishing

Used to go fishing in the Port Charlotte

Going there in June of this year on a family vacation, would love to get some good tips on public access to wade fish

Park rangers at ft pickens should pick up all the trash make themselves useful.

Got stang by cat fish on a thumb once, finger went blue and ballooned instantly, hopefully I was able to push that poison through the same puncture. One of the most painful experiences you could have, no joke.

I've got a boat in the marina, l pay for it, people fishing nearby creates the risk of shaft bearing issues and my wife getting a hook stuck in her foot or hand. Areas like this do require 24hr access and its easier to just say stay out. It's not about excluding fishermen, l fish all the time too. Maybe just fly a drone in and drop your bait next time.?

Close to Seagrove Beach where I had the best times of my life. ❤

Definately liked this video👍👍 I appreciate you showing that fish can be caught almost anywhere by anyone whos willing to try. I think I looked at at one of the places you recently fished when I was on vacation a few years ago. Being new to saltwater fishing it didnt look very appealing to me so i didnt fish. Little did i know how wrong i was.

Miss that so much those fish are delicious that mangrove snapper he would have been a good one good eater too

Used to go down there and Snook fish

Always a carry a couple cans of cat food… you could have chummed the bait into beyond that fence, you’re welcome 😉

Nice video. What kind of hook do you use for live bait?

I like watching fishing videos but I wish they would explain what type of equipment they are using size of line, hook, etc. I live in the pcola area and all the help I can get I will take it

Nice fish🎉🎉😢😢😢😢

I've been stuck 1 time by a hard head. Never again. I use tools also. Got stuck by a stingray in the foot Labor day week at Fort Morgan this year. That hurt bad, but the catfish hurt worse.

Haven’t been wade fishing in years, looked fun!

How many fish got citations for swimming?

Constitution says you can fish on any federal dock ,peer, property without a license. 1:53

i just submit my application form Brant! looking forward to hearing from yall! Tight Lines!

Great video Brant everything you had to fight through is what I would call it getting as real as it gets Great job making it work although I would have cooked the Red 👍

Still a great video. Like to see you wading out there and catching good fish. And yeah us fisherman have trouble not getting kicked out. Most of us fish mostly for sport and clean up to. But I guess the rest just don't.

This was a great video. Sorry about your equipment getting ruined but sound was good for me. Great to see you fishing like the rest of us. Nice hat! I’ve got a gray one I don’t fish without it❤

Mangrove snapper are tough, those 2 fang teeth grab the bait and run, if you set the hook to early hook comes out their mouth easily. Awesome fish but hard to catch

Fish on every time

Remind me of Boca Grande

You were too close to the Rangers favorite spot which probably has a lot of good fish so he had to shoo you away from there!!! 🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭

One of the guys I used to fish with had a three-wheel bicycle loaded up like your car there he used it for a car works great

Good way to feed sharks.

I like to hook greenbacks up top just ahead of the dorsal fin. They struggle to swim upright, attracting targets better, is my thinking. Especially for Tarpon 😊👍 NICE red btw Rangers want the pier for themselves 😂😂

Yes the inaccessible zone by the guard shack on the sound side drives me crazy because there's bait and schools of fish there almost every time I drive by 🤙

Hey Brant love the vids as per usual, lately for maybe the past 3 vids there seems to be an audio issue where you can only hear on one side like in this vid at 14:11

Love your catfish catch, I don't touch them either!!

Your cart needs a longer handle

Catfish trick Brant. Take a screwdriver and slide it down the catfish's throat. Hold the line tight against the screwdriver and twirl the catfish around the screwdriver. The catfish will spin and the hook will come out This works even if the hook is swallowed. Worse case is the line may break. But it does not require you to touch the catfish at all.

A friend was in a boat with no power and was denied the use of that dock in order to be rescued.

There's a reason off limit fishing spots are teeming with fish....You figure it out 🧐🤔🙃

I don't like wade fishing in salt water. To many things out there SHARKS, String RAYS and things Lion fish. I'am even scared to surf any more, for all the sharks. out there any more

You caught some nice studs. I went over to Panama City beach all last week and fished the jetties at St Andrews state park and did well. Not had a chance to get out since we got back. Anxious to get out and get in on the whiting action. What size circle hook you using? I use a similar rig only shorter rods like Fishgum I use egg weights and either a size 4 or 6 circle hook

Keep your rod tip up

Wish I was back east

I dont grab a catfish either..F that one slip on an already slippery fish is all takes

Well the fishing is good because its off limits. Not the other way around.

For unhooking those hard heads, you have to grab them from the underside like a baseball with your 2 fingers on the fins. You'll have full control

Were you using peanut bunker for bait?

Yeah and Ponce de Leon Park I called a Jack to Rally about 12 lbs to me about 30 minutes to really mean

Do we need to start a “ GoFundMe”, Brant? 😂 And I think those guy’s have a tracker on you ❤ Sorry about your equipment!

I fish around that same pier all the time and never had that happen. They get all excited about stuff like that but can’t keep bathrooms open at Opal beach or install new grills. For what they charge tourists you think they could provide greater access to the beach. Fortunately I have a senior lifetime pass

Awesome content thanks for keeping it real… ❤

Oh i hate it when they come off before you see them At least you know what was tearing your line out

Yeah we used to catch stingrays accidentally hey we just killed the line

Things ya like to do they won't to make sure you don't . But there's sharks 🦈

never used a circule hook in fact I remember when i was fishing as a little kid with a 29-cent metal round pack of hooks and straightened out one on a 4 lb bass threw them in the creek walked home mowed someone else's yard went to western auto got eagle claws twisted shank bait holders and never looked back Iset the hook to the bone!!!!

Dude I'm sure it's painful to have technical issues, but I just want to see FL fishing. All the BEST

Is the pen conflict good with saltwater? I have a clash just been scared to get it wet from wading

Love your videos but maybe the audio recorder isn't worth it because I didn't notice a difference the whole video. I know you mentioned it in the video but never crossed my mind until you mentioned it at the end.

Give the Feds some payback for harassing you over a nothing burger, Brant! Make a video of those asphalt fields on THEIR beach. Publicly humiliate them.

No Brant being stuck by a catfish is ugly freshwater or salt. 😢

Should get a head/hat mount for that type of fishing. Great video though!

Any issues with sharks wade fishing?

When are we getting your long-distance combo back I tried to get it and it was out just as I was getting

I guarantee that ranger is one of those ones who take themselves way too seriously, and you're fine to fish there. In fact, I can bet you most rangers will tell you the same and have no problem at all.

As usual "light tackle" equals what? I love spin rods like 8 lb test fishing for salmon/stripers here in the SF bay area. My old Mitchell 300 spin reel and 7 ft med action pole. Spinners (salmon) and broken back Rapala`s due the trick. Have to be good with the drag or hooks get straightened!!!

We messed up on? You messed up.

I was going to watch this but then something CRAZY happened! Stay tuned for my next comment to find out what!

I enjoyed the video! Maybe try one of those hat/camera/mic rigs like Matt uses for those wading videos.

Dang bro, you need a head mount for your Gopro.

Oh yeah! I’ve been barbed between 2 fingers and the barb broke off - it was a horrid experience!!!!! Never again without tools! Dislike catfish! Haha don’t blame ya!

That was a jack

Oh yeah , I’ve been nailed by a cat , it’s been years , dad taught us early how to pick em up , I reckon it been 60 years since the last time…

When will you ever have a bad day at fishing😂

My son and I were fishing there back in June and caught some nice reds right against the pier at the end. Ranger pulls up on a boat and caught my son on the pier by the gate and got a little butt hurt but did not care we were fishing next to the pier.

That's why they're decent places to fish in Florida because there's all the rules and regulations

Do saltwater catfish not taste good like freshwater catfish do?

There is a lot of California and Florida a lot of laws

I got finned in July by a catfish and still have a bump and some tendon pain. What did I do? Tried to pick up by it’s tail and throw it back. Learned my lesson…

Here's something that nobody thinks of You can ask the govt to explain the rain they made the area off limits. Many times they aren't using the area anymore and you can legally challenge them to lift the off limits

Benchmark Single Barrel, get some

Tough day but great fishing

Equipment can be a lot to deal with, but it is a fishing video after all. I learned something about Ft. Pickens from it. I'll stay away from their precious pier.

Great video Brant! Some really nice catching in this one. Love the CCC, but understand the importance of personal space. Thanks for sharing!!!

this is happening all over Florida. Our government is putting the constrains on we Americans being able to feed ourselves for free. On top of that we are heavily fined and teated like criminals by the DNR. its pathetic to what is going on.

You’re nicer to them catfish than we are here in gulf coast Texas; we usually just use a rock 😅

Sorry about your equipment loss, but I enjoyed the video. Thanks for posting

dude i dont let those slimy catfish even touch my boat. that hook remover works wonders

Can you use the same method hooking on the belly on fresh water?