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May’s paycheck is in so lets take a look at how we did. Also, since I had a somewhat viral video, we can take a look to see what impact it had on the month.
KEY WEST KAYAK FISHING: Equipment Used
The Car – 1997 Honda Civic Hatchback DX
The Motorcycle – 1997 BMW F650
The Kayaks
1) 2010 Wilderness Systems Tarpon 140.
2) 2012 Hobie Adventure Island w/ Outboard Motor Mount
– 2010 Suzuki 2.5 HP 4-Stroke Outboard
– Lowrance Hook-5
The Rods/Reels
1) 7′ MH Shimano Teramar, TMS-X70MH, Line Wt. 10-20lb, Lure Wt 1/2-1 1/2oz, Power: Medium Heavy, Action: Extra Fast
– Penn Conflict 4000
– Power Pro 20lb
– Power Pro 10lb
– Andes 15lb pink mono
2) 7′ H Shimano Teramar, TMS-F70H, Line Wt. 15-20lb, Lure Wt 1/2-2oz, Power: Heavy, Action: Med Fast
– Penn Conflict 6000
– Power Pro 65lb
3) 5’8″ XH Shimano Treval Jigging Trigger Rod, TVC-58XH, Line Wt. 80-200, Lure Wt, 160 – 270grams, PowerExtra Heavy
– Shimano Torium 16
– Power Pro 65lb
4) 7’6″ M Hurricane Calico Jack IM7, CAJ-457, Line Wt. 8-17lb, Lure Wt 3/8-3/4oz, Power: Medium
– Shimano Solstace 4000 FI
– Power Pro 20lb
5) 6′ Ande Tournament Stand Up Rod, ASU-601A SDRMH, Line Wt. 20-50, Power: Medium Heavy
– Shimano TLD-30A 2-Speed
– Power Pro 65lb
6) 6’6″ Shimano Trevala, TVC-66MH, Line Wt. 50-100lb, Jig Wt 50-100g, Power: Medium Heavy, Action: Medium Fast
– Abu Garcia 6500C3
– Power Pro 30lb
7) 7′ Shimano Trevala, TVC-70ML, Line Wt. 20-50lb, Jig Wt 55-135g, Power: Medium Light, Action: Medium Fast
– Abu Garcia 6500C3
– Power Pro 30lb
Plus a few other misc saltwater rigs that are used sparingly and some Bass rigs which I won’t use in salt water.
Cast Nets
-5′ 3/8″ Plastic enclosed weights
-6′ 3/16″ Super Spreader SS-1000 1 lb per foot
-7′ 3/8″ Mako 1lb per foot
Filming
GoPro Hero 4 Silver
GoPro Hero 3 Black
GoPro Studio Editing Software
Panasonic G7
-14-42mm F3.5-5.8
-20mm F1.7
Header Graphic Created By: Jeff Kaphingst (www.jeffthedesigner.com) (www.rack30.com)
Another great video. Keep them coming. 👍
Your success is well deserved, you have a quality channel with lots of quality informative vids. I feel lucky to have found you lol Keep em coming, thanks for sharing, Graham.
Figured I'd comment here on this completely irrelevant video. Lol. I saw your skunked mini season vid. Wanted to let ya know, There are lobsters in the channels. Especially in "Cayo lodo". The channels have coral heads intermittently. Something I learned from my grandpa… most people's boats can't even get to some of these coral head IN the gulf island channels. I've pulled monsters in 3 ft of water out by snipe. Just look for coral.
catch and cook horseshoe crab
monster mike catch and cook mayan cichlid
someone … catch and cook clown knife fish or lionfish
This is awesome! Probably one of the most informative video including real numbers which a lot of people don't share. Very inspiring for a small youtube like me! Keep up the good work!
Always love these break downs Steve. Congrats on the growth, getting one of your videos to pop is the goal for sure.
Great video
how are you able to even reach 800$ with 47.000 subs? ain't that a lil fishy? if you know what i mean
way to go Steve! Congrats you deserve it!
This is fairly unrelated to the video, but I'm making a single outrigger similar to the one on your kayak right now. Which side is better to mount it on? I see yours is on the right side, but does it really matter? I'm right handed if that matters.
you're right, once I found your channel I got hooked and watched almost all the videos. Glad you're doing well!
The Greatest 🙌
can u direct me to some good sites to download for free artificial reefs and wrecks fishing coordinates ?
hi brother. love your videos and you. just an idea… why dont you do more catch and release, instead of just helping yourself to nature.. i bet youd double your views at the least… you are fortunate to live in a beautiful ecosystem, and it would be a tragedy if even a small percentage of your viewers were encouraged to follow your lead, what do you think sir?
I'll be honest since you are being very honest. Initially I kept getting your vids in my recommended section. My thought was "I'm not watchin' some flamer outta Key West". I'm surrounded here in Fort Lauderdale with that. Enough!
Eventually there is nothing to watch one day. At least no new vids that are of interest. Tune in your channel and see that you come across as desent with no agenda. Fishing and those things associated with fishing. Then I see this video. Talk about transparency! This was the lesson I have been yearning to get. Thank you very much. Thinking of starting a channel myself. No hype. No almost truths. Facts. Why do I think you are becoming more successful? Honesty, humility and openness. There were some channels I use to watch. I stopped because they lacked those character traits. Frankly it's been about a week of me tuning in. You are so right. YouTube is taking over TV.
If I had one knock it would be the occasional foul language. Not eveyone uses it. Would like to share with my Kids but because of it I don't.
Other then that keep it coming, you are doing a good job.
that's a mighty fine paycheck man
Great month Steve. Congrats. Plenty of Hooker and Stripper money for July the 4th. Have fun
That's almost enough to pay the cost of living in Key West. You said you had a job. You still need it? lol
Olé, olé, olé!!! Lets go Steave!!!
Now you can afford to put new tires to the car!!! LOL!!!
Great News!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
By the way…your shoehorse crab video is now hitting around 1.2 million viewers!!!
Good JOB Steavie!!!
Steve thanks for sharing the business end of your experience..Your vids are very informative and human…Question though,how much would you guess Off the ranch pulls in???You don't have to respond if you feel uncomfortable…Thanks for your time…Oviedo,Florida.
YouTube is definitely taking over tv
Thanks for sharing mate, I am always interested in your YouTube paycheck videos. I don't get any where near the amount of views you are receiving (1000 views is a big deal for my channel) but it is fascinating to see how the system works. Cheers mate.
Great, you deserve every dollar you are a great teacher!! pete.
Keep posting daily, Steve. I wish I was living your life over there in the Keys.
thanks for these vids good luck with the channel
WOW THATS AWESOME!!
Score ! Making the mad money ! Video yourself into a keys condo or house, Sweet !
I used to camp on the Content Keys all the time. Sleep, fish, dive, cook, repeat…
Great job my friend!! Did you know you can get more ad money? Because your channel only plays one ad at the beginning of your videos, that is why your CPM is so low. I sent you a email about a month ago explained just that, check it out. Keep up the good work!! Tight line!!!
thaks steve for this review no one did this keep up man
incredible, my dream job and believe me I got a great job but fishing has a work? is a dream
Excellent!!!
When you realize that one of your favorite fisherman is actually fishing you! Fishception, mind blown!
Honestly, the amount you share with you viewers is astounding (in a good way). You have a lot of respect from this Youtube community, including mine.
Wow man! Too many money!
Steve you're awesome and deserve every penny earned. I've yet to find any YT'er explain in such detail how $ is made. it's obvious you're not a selfish person who doesn't want others to benefit. I will always support your channel because you're genuine. you haven't changed your attitude (ego). great sense of humor. the catch and cooks are phenomenal. and of course the fishing is outstanding! keep them coming and I'll keep supporting you. I've left comments on other YT vids advertising your great channel. hope that helps you! touche!
Great and informative like always.
good job man! tight lines!
you're right Steve I don't even watch TV anymore it's all about YouTube
Congratulations Professor Steve!
Does the cpm goes down with more views?
congrats! I am a loyal viewer.
Good for you, man. I really enjoy your vids and transparency in terms of money generated.
so your Fossil catch and cook is at over a million views now. when do you get the money for that? in your june check or a separate check?
The other nice thing about your shows are they are educational. I know for me that means that I will watch a single show several times in order to learn about your technique. (Also your recipes, on the catch and cooks!) I have done a couple of fishing videos now, and I am really enjoying how the process is slightly different than doing studio productions.
we'll keep the money rolling in for you steve, your catch and cooks are always my favorite videos to watch. tight lines.
Nice! I love these YT paycheck vids. Interesting to watch.