Description
We headed down into the backcountry of Everglades City with one of the best guide's in the area, Captain John Hand, for some serious saltwater action. Before you can target the apex predators in the Everglades, you have to secure the right bait.
In this video, we start off working paddle-tail shads on circle hooks to boat Spanish mackerel, speckled seatrout, and ladyfish. Then, we put the Bone Tactical NPE Ghost Knife to work on the deck—testing its utility for prepping cut bait, slicing out backbones, and butterflying ladyfish to maximize scent and action in the water.
Once our bait was prepped, we moved into "The Hole"—a 14-foot depression where tidal currents converge over hard, rocky bottom structure holding tarpon, grouper, and sharks. It didn't take long before we hooked into a big blacktip shark on heavy tackle.
Watch the full battle, the boat handling maneuvers needed to keep the fish off the motor, and the release right at an Everglades sunset.
Stay sharp, stay vigilant, and put your faith in God.
👇 GEAR & APPAREL:
* Bone Tactical NPE Ghost Knife & NPE Tools: https://bonetactical.com
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🕒 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
00:00 Backcountry Fishing in Everglades City
00:23 Rigging Tackle: Circle Hooks & Paddle Tails
01:00 Light Tackle: Spanish Mackerel, Trout & Ladyfish
02:32 Prepping Bait with the NPE Ghost Knife
03:29 Fishing "The Hole" (Structure & Currents)
04:03 Massive Hookup on Heavy Tackle
05:18 Battling a 200lb Shark Boat-Side
07:25 Landing and Releasing a Monster Blacktip at Sunset
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