Hey good morning guys thanks for Clicking on the button Mary's YouTube Channel it's uh Tuesday January 17th uh Coming out of Bud Mary's and Islamorada We're heading up into the Gulf of Mexico Got a real special treat today we're Gonna tag tripletail with uh Mississippi Departments of natural resources and Marine life management it should be a Great time we're going to take a little Ride it's about 25 28 miles to where the Tripletail lay so stick with us this is Going to be a good time Foreign [Music] We're just skirting the Everglades That's the Gulf of Mexico next stop Cancun it's uh Pretty Frisk out this morning uh just Not about mid 60s so it's midwinter and Water's clear and cool we're expecting a Good fight All right we're just up off the mainland Tip of Florida we've crossed Florida Bay And dipped over into the Gulf of Mexico And we found a nice row of crab traps With their buoys on them and that's Where the tripletail lay I've found a Lot about tripletail since we've been Out here so uh just hang with me a Minute here and we think we found one I'm gonna curl up on this guy and see if We get him in the boat They just fired over there right near

The ball Just in case he's there Dan's our Angler And he's just got a shrimp rigged with a Float we're fishing right at the surface Take another pitch on that buoy We're on Ricky's Expo by the way Foreign To go All right we're on Oh oops oops The fish are not that hard to find we Just find the buoy line and they would Lay up and bask a little bit against it But they're not that easy to catch as Dan demonstrates [Music] Dave Our researchers are looking for smaller Fish so we can insert some tracking Devices and monitor their movement and Growth it's very overcast for Sight Fishing and it's very Breezy to not be Casting with any type of lead or weights Foreign Being conducted by the Gulf States Council for marine fisheries commission One of those like that Paul is our angler now from University Of Southern Mississippi he's going to Pitch on this triple tail All right we've just been cruising the Buoy line Ricky's been keeping this 25-foot

Contender about 20 feet off the buoy you Don't want to spook them you go right up On them They're gonna die So you gotta look for them All right Let's go Paul Got another pitch on them our fish is Still in position [Music] Failing this wind It's a bite Coming right Upon Us target-sized fish Come on There she is One way to get it good looking triple Tail I'll let you decide why it's called A triple tail Nice England worked there Paul all right Thank you sir okay Now we gotta get to work And throw that one in the Live Well for Now All right these guys are steady in our Catch for some scientific study now we Are targeting small fish undersized fish Remember that the tripletail has to be 18 inches to take home and there's a bag Limit of two we're targeting the smaller Fish and we're going to insert a smaller Acoustic transmitter type device so We'll be able to monitor the fish longer And keep track of their growth So this is heavy scientific stuff

I'm watching our scientists to set up Their equipment here and there's a lot Going on I'm not going to bother them With questions but when we do get to Actually uh pull put the prepare the Fish for the insertion of the of the tag And the transmitter I'll let these guys Tell you what's going on So here's Here's the little tags they uh the Academics call them spaghetti tags it's Got a little Barb in it It has a number on it to identify each Individual fish and it also has the Phone number on it that you want to call Should you catch one of these tagged Fish now it's a lot of fun to do that it Helps us keep track of dishes to what a Sportsman a conservationists would do if It running under conservation fishing Methods out of Bud and Mary's for 77 Years and that's why the fish is still Here it's fun to come out here catch These tag fish and we'll report them Back in so we're going to share what That's all about here's your tag boss Hi my name is Paul Grammer I'm with the University of Southern Mississippi in The center for Fisheries research and Development so we're going to tag a Little triple tail here with an acoustic Tag this is a Nova cv9 so it's a it's One of the smaller transmitters that That we implant and this will send an

Acoustic signal out to receivers that Are spread out throughout the the entire Gulf and just throughout the world Really it's a real common technology now That a lot of folks are using to do to Track the movements of various various Fish species So we're gonna do Is get some lengths here So we'll record the links real quick So 303 for standard Is there a standard link or is it this Total it's just total on there oh sorry About it all right Three six seven [Music] Centimeters all right that's a Millimeters millimeters So then we'll go ahead Just a little bit of water in here A little while In there try to keep the eyes covered so It's just it's a fish calm now I would Think that you're also conserved about Preserving this fish's slime coating yep So that's why we're using the wet towels When they're doing everything so we're Trying not to we're trying to hold the Fish so that we can we can do the Surgery like we need to [Music] Without without hurting it [Music] Just need to pull a couple scales back

[Music] Guys gotta flow of fresh water going Over to kill most of the time All right Good all right go ahead tag again But less than an inch long incision here Let's see I'm gonna open that up just a Little bit it was less than an inch it Just needs to be a little bit A little bit wider That wasn't much [Music] No Okay [Music] What is that this is just a Sav it's Basically Betadine and petroleum jelly Okay and that'll just kind of that most Of it washes off and a little bit of That will get in those sutures and just Protect from infection and Make sure that heels up it heals up well All right so now we're going to go ahead [Music] And shape All right so next we're going to be just Doing the dart tags here [Music] A little scale loose [Music] And get it you can get it right at the Base of the dorsal fin Have that barb going towards the fin It'll catch into the little bones that

Support Thin and help that tag lock in there and Make sure that it's retained so we're Going to double tag this fish so these Tags this tag here the that on the Second tag I'm inserting Is one from Jim Franks and Diane Gibson At the Gulf Coast research lab they've Been doing a long-term tagging program For triple tail and those tagging kits Are available to Anglers that are Interested In participating in the just the Conventional tagging program so for Those numbers the Gulf States number uh Dave 1191 Number T5400 All right so you too can become a Scientist and a tagger uh find me a bud Mary's and I'll tell you I'll get the Details on how to get the tagging kit I Think we're ready to release this fish Back to its Natural environments so if you see uh You catch a tripletail or other fish They tag them the same way you see this Stuff coming out of it that's what's Going on you caught a tagged fish and That makes you a hero yep Pretty cool and if you get anything from The from the research lab Diane will get You a tagging report where the fish was Initially tagged where you caught it it

May have been recaptured by other people Too along the way so it's you can kind Of figure out where the fish has been Over the course of its life since as far As we know this tag here does say that It's an acoustically tagged fish and Please Release it once you catch a tag Fish it's it's your fish if it's a legal Fish but we really do appreciate anybody That's willing to release a tagged Individual just so that we can continue To get more information from that from That fish very good so all right good Looking fish otherwise eh yeah all right Thanks for participating you've been a Great patient and we look to get some Information on you And there you go none of the word for Wearing All right very good good job all right All right Let's do it again uh 29 more times is That our Target I think so that's the Plan all right that's a lot of fun Well the Gulf States Marines Fisheries Council has all kind of things going on Commission Gulf States marine fisheries Commission it's our sponsor here today We're going to stop and get a water Sample quality water quality sample one Of the two Dan is our angler now Dan is with the Florida Fish and Wildlife commissioner And he also sits on the Gulf States

Commission and how you feeling about This uh tripletail Adventure you feel Pretty good today okay your shot is Coming up let me get out of your way See we can't cannot get up too close on Them they will die There's a pitch drag it right in front Of his face He came out Okay [Music] [Music] Foreign Officially caught by the FWC Oh Fishy don't know how lucky you are the Anglers that caught you today [Music] How's that one look Dave [Music] Nice fish Number two of the day Okay number two we're gonna go through This procedure again we're using an Acoustic tag here again Paul yep Acoustic tag transmitter and spaghetti Tag so the winds come down the Sun comes Out the water temperature is about 64 Degrees and it's a beautiful day out Here on the edge of everything it's off Of Mexico All right we're ready for another Insertion I got a little bit different Light here so I'm going to do it again

[Music] Uh [Music] Let's hook forceps I'm able to pull up And make sure that I keep the scalpel Away from all his organs and everything All right clarify this tag number One one nine two in the the Nova CID is Two four eight nine two all right [Music] That was good [Music] All right I'm gonna let Paul work in Peace while he finishes Stitching that fish up and he's gonna Put a couple of spaghetti spaghetti tags In them and uh now there's another type Of tracking device that it reads off the Satellite and it's significantly bigger So we're looking for 18 inch and a fish Fish 18 inches and above and uh we got Our man to put us on an 18 inch fish Let's keep hunting Foreign [Music] Good looking getting a little bit more Size on this guy don't want to get in Your way Dave Coming in [Music] Only authorized persons can touch the Triple tail Nice how was that not shut out third Time all right everybody's on the board

[Music] [Music] Oh we got it thanks [Music] A fish on the boat Taking drag Flashing up there honestly That's a large fish Wow wow all right Let's go pep can we take a look here we Weren't letting him get away yeah we'll Get a better look at this fish in a Minute A lot of action here on the contender I need to do something a little all Right so that's what we're gonna do Yeah We're gonna do this all day we're gonna Catch fish Dart tag them and insert the Acoustic transmitter the transmitter's Got a little battery in it uh Paul's Television it lasts about four years and You don't know what it's gonna cost so We're just gonna go on and catch some More stuff I got to tell you for a guy Like me who grew up down here catching Tripletails all my life to come out here With these guys it's been a real treat That they let me come along on this Gulf State Marine fishery commission trip to Tag these triple tail and um so I hope You enjoyed the video be a good triple Tailor and call in your tags we'll see You soon from Bud Mary's Marina

Foreign All right so we're back out here and We've met up with the other Gulf States The marine fisheries commission boat Because they carry the satellite Navigation beacons that we're going to Be inserting in our large fish so I'm Captain Brandon what's it been like out Here on this tripletail hunt today with The Fishers commission it was good we Put a Sally tag in a 23 incher also Called a 19-incher and a lot of small Ones so it's been uh progress has been Very Progressive today okay here's the Action This tag does not actually go inside the Fish You want to tell us about this one yeah This is a pop-up satellite tag so it Will reside on the fish this one is Programmed so you can pop off on April 15th and so on that date it'll release And start transmitting to the satellites All the information that was gathered so We'll get temperature data throughout The deployment as well as the location At where that tag popped off and started Talking to the satellites so we'll have A good idea of where the fish was kind Of where it transited during that time And got a total of 51 of these that are Going out between this past fall and the Sport fantastic fantastic these guys are Really amazing you have to be a

Veterinary surgeon a Master Angler and Somewhat of a gadgetry electrician to Make all this happen and they make it Look easy it's pretty cool hang on a Second we're going to tag this fish [Music] Foreign [Music] [Music] Foreign [Music] [Music] [Music] Foreign [Music] Got that wet towel along and keep it on Calm [Music] Okay it's already got its dark tags it's Ready for a release okay Yep good okay yep we can go over that Edge all right She looks good got her tag in place can I yes we don't get to handle one of Those every day Beautiful showing no signs of stress [Music] And he'll look good at the party yeah Good stuff Got a good crew here Steve yeah looking Good Bring the best It's pretty cool hanging out with these Guys out here on all these tripletail

Boats let's get back to Shore and we'll Talk about it some more maybe catch a Few on the way Brandon did you say you Caught a Kobe out here goofing around This morning yeah we did Yeah 35 to the fourth you didn't tag it or Nothing Wrong project that Day's coming Look at these guys you gotta love it These are guys that are working for you All right we made it back again across The Everglades Here with Paul and Dan from Fish Fresh Florida Fish water fish and wildlife Thank you my mouth got in the way and uh Dan here is the actual director oh Dave Dave is the actual director for the Gulf States marine fisheries commission so How was how would you call our our event Today as far as what you were trying to Do I I'd say it was very successful we Uh we tagged a bunch of fish both small And large fish and and got a couple sat Tags out so it I think it was a a very Successful day and and beautiful weather And glad to glad glad glad to be down Here and uh and trying to figure out More about tripletail where they're Going and So we appreciate appreciate the Hospitality Paul you were amazing you Stayed busy on that you got a lot of Skills yeah yeah Rick Rick put us on the

Fish and was definitely uh definitely Kept me busy today so we appreciated Everything today it's a great trip so it Was a good trip again out of Bud and Mary's uh Dan Tell me what you thought that was a Great day I'd like to thank Dave and Steve and Paul I mean Steve's run the Program and Gulf States is great Collaboration with all the states you Can see all the hard work that's going On a lot of the hard work the Southern Mississippi and and that organization And that University does so it's a great Day it's beautiful down here it's hard To beat a good day in the keys like this Everybody should come down here and take Advantage of the resources we have down Here it's great fishery and you guys Doing the legwork to keep the The Fishery going and Bud and Mary's is so Proud to be a part of this with these Guys as we have been for 75 years here In the in the heart of the sport fishing Capital of the world thanks for checking Us out on the bud mirrors YouTube Channel don't forget to click like And Subscribe love the comments if you want To know anything about how to get these Tags you can contact us here at bud and Mary's thanks a lot guys

Fishing in the Florida Keys

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Fishing in the Florida Keys

There are many types of fishing in the Florida Keys. Some of the species you can find there are Barracuda, Grouper, Mahi-mahi, and Yellowtail snappers. These fish can be caught using various methods, including kayak fishing. However, the most popular method is by casting a line. The fish will swim in the ocean to find food and are then caught by tying a lure to the end of a line.

Yellowtail snappers

In the Florida Keys, fishing for yellowtail snappers is a popular activity. These smaller reef fish are common all year round. They are a good food fish.

Yellowtail Snappers feed on shrimp and worms. They tend to live in shallow areas of coastal reefs, but can be caught in deeper waters. The largest size is 30 inches. Adult Yellowtail Snappers tend to gather in schools on the reef.

Yellowtail Snappers can be found in the waters of the Bahamas, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico. They are most commonly seen around shipwrecks.

Fishing for Yellowtail Snappers in the Florida Keys is a great way to spend time with family. This fish is also fun to catch on light tackle.

Aside from being a good food fish, yellowtail snappers are very popular with anglers. Their bluish olive color, bright yellow stripes, and forked tail make them easy to identify.

Mahi-mahi

If you’re a fisherman looking to go mahi-mahi fishing in Florida, the Keys are a great place to find the fish. Mahi-mahi are common in the waters around the Keys, and they’re a good source of protein and selenium.

Depending on the location you’re going to, the best times to catch mahi-mahi are April, May and June. The best time to fish is early morning or late evening. However, the waters are very quiet during the weekdays, and it can be hard to find a bite.

It’s a good idea to ask your captain about alternative techniques you can use. For example, you can use a hookless teaser lure to attract a school of Mahi-mahi.

Another great way to spot mahi-mahi is to look for weedlines, which are patches of vegetation that are usually orangey-brown in color. Weedlines are the best places to find migrating packs of mahi.

Grouper

Florida Keys fishing for grouper is one of the most popular activities in the region. There are several different species of Grouper that can be caught throughout the year. Depending on the location, the rules for grouper fishing can vary.

The best time for grouper fishing in the Florida Keys is in winter and early spring. These are the times when the Gulf Stream brings in better water and more big fish from the deep. It’s also the time of year when the fish are most active.

A great way to catch these fish is by bottom fishing. This involves drifting and working your line around wrecks and reefs.

Another great way to catch grouper is by spearfishing. However, you’ll need a license and the right equipment. You’ll also need to take safety precautions.

Barracuda

One of the best ways to have a great sport fishing experience in the Florida Keys is to go Barracuda fishing. This predator is one of the most aggressive and opportunistic fish in the ocean. You can catch ‘cudas by using artificial lures or live bait.

Barracuda can be found throughout the year in the Florida Keys. They tend to live in shallow water, near white holes, channels, drop offs and islands.

These opportunistic predators are characterized by their elongated bodies, pointed heads, and huge fang-like teeth. Their long, sharp jaws allow them to cut smaller fish in half.

When hooked, barracudas often jump, run, and charge at you. However, these aggressive and unpredictable creatures rarely bite humans. In fact, they are commonly considered a nuisance.

Kayak fishing

Kayak fishing in the Florida Keys is a unique adventure. It combines a lot of fun with some challenging activities.

You will need to have the right equipment and knowledge of the area you’re going to fish. There are lots of options for catching fish in the Florida Keys, from trolling to vertical jigging.

Despite the fact that the Keys are full of tiger sharks and nurse sharks, kayaking can get you away from them. If you’re in a hurry, you can rent a motorized kayak or jet ski to buzz around the water.

During your visit to the Florida Keys, make sure to take in the sights. The waters are crystal clear, making for a breathtaking experience. And, the Florida Keys are home to hundreds of colorful fish. Whether you’re angling for a silver king tarpon or a blacktip shark, you’re sure to have a memorable time.