Extreme Kayak Shark Fishing pt 1 a LULU of a Blacktip Shark

[d0wnto3arthshuffl3r]

love kayak fishing in the brisbane river in australia for bullsharksand bass

[Brocksta1]

Just started shark yakin! Caught a 5 footer the second trip!

[glentubin]

I love this video and I like the simplicity of the rig. Nice to see one is able to go out and nail some large game with out laying out large amounts of cash. I might just move to Miami just for the fishing, but of course my wife will think it's job related. He,he,he,he...................­...

[FPYCRUGBY]

I went out in my yak for sheeps head, THAT IS SO MUCH FUN!

[sharkboy1396]

dude i shark fish to i and ladyfish is my favorite bait i cought a 12 foot bull shark with it

[dinehope]

So I wouldn't need my big Penn. I could use small tackle and catch a 10 footer or so. Nah... Think I'll stick with taking my bait out with the kayak and fishing from shore. Its not that Im scared but I've already have the big tackle might as well use it...

[woodkayaker]

Big tackle is OK, Dinehope... but set the drag light! Any big fish will pull you over if it's set too tight. You can always use your hand on the reel when you want to slow it down. After it tires out a bit, then you can start applying more drag. On a kayak, the big deep sea rigs aren't an advantage, because you aren't on a big, heavy, stable power boat that the fish can't pull around.

[sharkbite816]

That's probably my favorite form of shark fishing, Dinehope. I love having my feet safely planted on sand lol

[briishthebrit]

screw that im not going out in the gulf again in a kayak anyhow ill thake the whaler cheers

[Jonnybarbs]

that takes balls man, I went out for striped bass and got spooked when bluefish were jumping near my boat

[woodkayaker]

Ha - thanks Johnny! Yeah, those bluefish have some teeth on them, but they are scrappy little fighters. Have fun, and be safe!

[angus10456]

fellow floridian

[woodkayaker]

Cool... are you a kayak fisher too? - Don -

[JoHomza1]

The advice about extreme kayak fishing is an excellent addition to the video!

[woodkayaker]

Thanks "Uncle Joe"!

Anyone that is considering trying extreme kayak fishing, please do as Joe did - click on "more info" at the video description, and read it. Be safe out there!

Don

[lboiv001]

What specific types of artificial lures do you use, if any? Also, what natural bait do you use? Do you use chum? If so, what kind?

(Sorry for all the questions...I'll be heading down there in a week and I want to be prepared.)

Thanks in advance.

[woodkayaker]

Another good question!

For shark fishing, strictly live or cut bait. You MUST have a single-strand steel leader, and I highly recommend that you use a circle hook - especially for releasing alive. Every shark that I have hooked has been hooked in the corner of the mouth. You MUST have the ability to cut the leader OR your braid line QUICKLY if you are going to do crazy stuff like me - be prepared.

I'm running out of "allowable characters" in my response - more to come.

Don

[woodkayaker]

On my last trip there over Thanksgiving weekend, there was a school of mullett within 100 feet of our campsite the whole 3-day weekend. A cast net provided all of the shark bait that we needed.

Using a #8 circle hook, a lively mullett was hooked through the nose, and a cut one was hooked above that. Action, and scent combined into one. Fishing outside of the school of mullett, we never waited for more than 15 - 20 minutes for a bite. Jacks & mackeral make good baits too.

Don

[lboiv001]

What video editing software do you use?

[woodkayaker]

OK - good question there, Iboiv.

I was using WinDVD, simply because it came with the video card when I upgraded my old computer. It had problems recognizing .mov files, which my Pentax cameras produce - so that meant I had to use ACD Showtime to convert the files to .wmv files before I could even start editing. Now, I use Media Creator 10 (for Vista) on my new computer, and I don't have to bother with "pre-converting" the files - much easier. I hope this helps.

Don

[UncleRico13]

How do you keep from gong in the drink? Do you have outrigger on your Kayak to prevent tipping? Are you ever tempted to let the pole go? It seems a little on the dangerous side, but I just saw a video on Baynews 9 of a guy shark fishing from his kayak.

[woodkayaker]

Hi Uncle Rico -

No - no outrigger. The sea kayak that I caught the shark out of is 17 1/2' long, & 22" wide. I set the drag light, and used my hand on the reel during the early part of the fight.  If it pulled too hard, I let the line slip out. After it got tired of towing me, I tightened the drag to bring it in.

Yes, it is a bit dangerous - not to be taken lightly. Anyone considering kayak shark fishing, please click on "more info" in the upper right-hand box, and read. Be safe!

Don

[LC1Banana]

sweet video man!

[woodkayaker]

Thanks LC1Banana, and thanks for subscribing too!

Don

[lilrussell1001]

how did you bring it into shore you had a canoe did you like chop off its headd so it wouldnt bite you

[woodkayaker]

Hi Lil -

No, we were camping out of our kayaks for 5 nights, with no support boats of any kind. I tried towing it to our campsite, but I was towing it headfirst, so that kept reviving it. I finally fought it until it was tired enough to let me grab its tail. Then, I pulled it onto my lap, with its head and pectoral fins hanging over the side of the kayak, where it couldn't reach me. If it had struggled, I could have lifted the tail & it would have slid away from me. It didn't.

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[woodkayaker]

Then, I paddled to shore, where I cut steaks out of the shark - enough to feed 5 people for 2 nights. Then I hauled the carcass about a mile out into the gulf & dumped it.

Don

[TogakureDaisuke]

Did you slice into the ladyfish before you threw them out? If not that probably why the shark went for the bit-in-half one, sharks love blood.

[woodkayaker]

Actually, no. I had 2 ladyfish on one hook, and they were both struggling against each other. The vibrations in the water must have been what attracted the shark (at least, that was the plan!). Thanks for commenting!

Don

[SnowflakeMoray]

Interesting video I am new to fishing this might sound dumb but isnt this dangerous out there in the kayak with sharks? what if a shark attacks the Kayak?

[woodkayaker]

No - not dumb at all. Yes, there are dangers involved. I'm ready to handle a shark in the 5' to 6' range - beyond that, I'm ready to cut away if necessary. It's not very likely that it would attack the kayak, but if there were any signs of aggression, I'd cut it loose. Click "more" under "about this video" for more information.

[SnowflakeMoray]

Thanks yes I clicked on "more" I am in Florida also infact my BF and I are going this Sat to look at Kayaks for him as he wanted to Kayak the area lakes. We are going to bassmaster (think thats the name) and the Cabellas catalogue I wont do it myself as scared ESP the shark fishing lol wouldnt do that off a yacht. We fish the lake shores

[c2kold]

Thanks for the comment. You gotta love those black tips, awesome video. Shark fishing from the yak is one of my favorite things to do in the summer.

[Yootooboob1]

Thanks Chris! Yep - catching sharks from a kayak can sure be exciting! I enjoyed watching your video too - must have been a good year of fishing!

Don

[woodkayaker]

Yes, this shark was killed - and it fed 4 people one night, and 5 people the next night. When you are "primitive camping" for 5 days, there is a need to supplement your food source. This blacktip did that very nicely.

Don

[SnowflakeMoray]

I didnt know you could eat shark thought it would be tough not good eating. We eat the bass we catch if big enough . we havent gone saltwater fishing yet but plan to soon

[woodkayaker]

We soaked the shark steaks in milk for several hours, then discarded the milk & breaded them with "Andy's" brand seasoning mix. It was very good.

Don

[woodkayaker]

Please feel free to leave comments, but understand... the PETA stuff will be deleted. Also, anyone that might be considering trying "extreme kayak fishing" for yourself, please read the full message above, to the right, in "About this video". Please click "more", to read the full message.

Don