Shark in a Kayak - catching a 5' lemon shark on the Calusa Blueway.

[SunfireGTX25]

I'm suprised the shark didn't try to kocked your kayak over!o_o

[GuitarRefurbMan]

awesome video! thanks for releasing the shark! ive seen way too many idiots keep sharks when they surely went to waste. Nicely done- what kinda kayak was that?

[woodkayaker]

Thanks Guitar Man! (Suddenly Ray Steven's "Guitarzan" is running through my head!)

I kept a blacktip while camping on an extended trip, and it fed a whole group - no waste.

I built the kayak myself - it's 17 1/2' long by 22" wide - a great touring kayak, with a lot of room for camping gear. Stitch & glue construction.

Don

[woodkayaker]

Hello again, Angus!

I used 40 lb. single-strand steel leader, and a circle hook. The circle hook went right in the corner of its mouth, away from the teeth. That's how they usually work. They are so effective, that FWS is mandating that they should be used in Florida for offshore fishing, for safer releasing of undersized fish (or catch & release).

[angus10456]

Ya, now that it's summer time and the beach is pretty much totaly flat i've been taking the yaks offshore.

I've caught a couple five to six foot lemons and a forty three pound kingfish

[angus10456]

how did he not break the leader?

[destinylove85]

its fake -.-

[woodkayaker]

Yeah, right... and if you say you're destined for love at the age of 85, I'd say you're deluded.

This is real... about as real as it gets. Some people sit around and watch TV, others actually go out and DO stuff. Try it sometime... see what it's like to LIVE - not just dream.

Don

[bab1194]

i wouldve screamed and let go of the fishing rod lol. Im scared to death of sharks. x]

[woodkayaker]

I guess it's not your kind of sport then, Bab... that rod and reel costs a bit too much to let go - LOL!!! Screaming? That's cool... it really is an adrenaline rush, when something that big is towing you around,,, sort of like having a tiger by the tail.

Don

[BluTungIndustriz]

Really Cool man! That must have been a fun experience!

[woodkayaker]

Thanks Blu Tung... it really was! So... I have to ask... have you been drinking too many blue raspberry Icees at 7-11? Inquiring minds want to know.

[BluTungIndustriz]

lol no my tung is blu from disease

[IslandMultimedia]

That's crazy! What did you do with the shark?

[woodkayaker]

Yep - I guess it was a bit crazy... I released the shark alive, although I am not strictly a catch-and-release fisher. While kayak camping in the 10,000 islands of south Florida, I caught a 4' 9" blacktip shark (featured in my 3-part video "A Lulu of a Blacktip"), which provided dinner for our group for 2 nights.

Don

[run3sc4p31sk00l]

i would sht my pants

[elegost0222]

dude i cant believe you caught that from a kayak... nice vid =)

[woodkayaker]

Thanks, Elegost! LOTR fan, eh? Cool.

Don

[LC1Banana]

dang...man i love sharks, great video5*

[woodkayaker]

Thanks LC1Banana, and sk8surf00 - I'm glad you both enjoyed the video! It was a lot of fun making it, but it's even better, knowing that others have enjoyed it too.

Don

[sk8surf00]

nice video. i have caught a little shovel nose shark in my 2 person in flatable boat that was fun but defintly not the size of that

[woodkayaker]

Thanks, fisherboy! This was the first shark that I had caught from a kayak - it was pretty exciting!

Don

[fisherboy911]

thats a big lemon nice job

[assault6622]

Nice video. I like the music in the background! =]

[woodkayaker]

Thanks Assault! Somehow, the "Jaws" music seemed to fit.

Don

[DownOnMyLuck]

holy good god. very impressive.

[woodkayaker]

Thanks "Down"! It sure was fun. If you really are "down on my luck", you probably don't want to try shark fishing out of a kayak, though... it's probably not the sort of thing to try, to change your luck - LOL!

Don

[labmastersteve]

Don, don't you "worry" about having a distressed shark that close to your lil old kayak. It gives me the willies just watching this.... How did you know how to handle the shark to release it, i'd have cut the line for sure.

[woodkayaker]

Hi Steve -

I did cut the leader to release it. I was about to go for the hook with the pliers, but Byron suggested that I cut the leader instead - good idea. It was an exciting adventure, which I have repeated a couple of times since then.  Check out my other videos for the 3-part "Lulu of a Blacktip".

Don

[woodkayaker]

Just a note - please feel free to post comments. I do respond to all comments, except for the "crude" ones, and PETA political statements. Those will be deleted, and blocked.

Don

[sorich]

I have never seen someone live in a kayak!

[woodkayaker]

Well, I don't really LIVE in it... but I go kayaking most weekends.

Don

[bree11128]

wow!!!

[sharkmen007]

i caught a 2 foot 1 in my kayak

[phino]

WTG. nice catch

[woodkayaker]

Thank you, phino! I just got back from a 5 day kayak camping trip in the 10,000 islands, where I caught a 4' 9" blacktip shark from my kayak. Haven't even had a chance to check out the video yet - but if it's good, I'll be sure to upload it, and let you know. Thank you, for the comment!

Don

[jceviche]

Don, Thank you for the invite, I just joined.

[jceviche]

Woodkayaker nice catch. What type rod holder does Don use. Is it permanently mounted or removable?. I'm hesitant to drill holes on my new Nordkapp.

[woodkayaker]

Thanks Johnny! I enjoyed watching you mako shark videos. It is removeable. It slips under the deck bungees for "easy trips", or ties to the deck cleats when going after bigger species. Click "more" in the description for this video, and follow the link to our local kayak fishing discussion group. I have some close-up pics there. No charge to join the group.

Don

[1kayaman]

Cool!! I live in Tampa. Weedon Island, Fort DeSoto are some of my favorite places. I go everywhere though !! I'll Check out the Yahoo group !!

PEACE !!!

[1kayaman]

Great video !!! I yak fish in FL as well. Nice job !!!

[woodkayaker]

Thanks, Kayaman! What part of FL? I fish anywhere from Boca Grande to the 10,000 islands (on the gulf side - SW Florida). Come to our Yahoo group (in the description of this video) if you want to talk fishing!

[DouGR81]

Nice job! We fish that spot a lot..Last year we caught some 6' lemons, but never brought them in the yak! Keep in touch.

[woodkayaker]

Thanks! I enjoyed your shark fishing video too - "Crazy Florida Sharks 2". I look forward to seeing more "yakkin' it up" from you!

[McRib64]

Not cool, leave sharks alone.

[fishyaker]

Cool! I'm impressed!!!

[woodkayaker]

Thanks, John!  I really enjoyed your video, "Kayak Fishing Rod Leash". I just love those DIY projects (I guess it shows... since I paddle a home made wooden kayak!) Don (Woodkayaker)

[fishyaker]

I am putting up a DIY paddle leash with a piece of rope now...

[Harveyz01]

very cool.

Id b scared to death of a 5 foot bull shark 1 foot away from me

[CaspisSinclair27]

Very nice, dad! Good to hear that you were able to release it successfully. Next time... lets see a 7 footer! :)

[woodkayaker]

Thanks, Harvey, and "Caspis" -

It was exciting, to be sure. A 7 footer, eh? You'll have to be there with me, to help out on that. How 'bout it? Let's go get one!!!