@TexanFishin I would say no more common than tipping while fighting small fish. People don't tip because of the fish they tip because they make a mistake. JS
@Kayak4Fish thanks, and when carrying an extra rod and reel should i bungee cord and something like that to secure the rod to the kayak just incase i tip
@ATGaric There is no law saying you can't keep them it is just common practice to Catch and release. The fish has more value alive than dead. I have seen plenty of bill fish killed in Mex, I just don't do it on my trips if we can help it.
Matt u big wuss, should have pulled that fish in by yourself without Jims help! You guys crack me. I througly enjoyed your tornament this year even though the fishing sucked. I think everyone walked away with something even if it was just a bruise from your bad aim, hehe. c-u next year if i don't c u on the water first.
As you can see at the beginning of the video the shore is pretty close in the background. This fish was hooked less than a mile from the beach. We do use support boats though to give our clients the most time fishing, and as safety support. All fish are hooked fought and landed from the kayaks and all Billfish and Roosterfish are released to fight again.
We pretty much only keep Tuna and Dorado and not many of those.
tieing yarn on while holding it on a kayak would be real tough. The bill scuffed my forearm but thankfully missed my face. That was the 15th billfish I have pulled aboard a kayak and the second one to try and knock me in the water. Pretty exciting stuff.
that look soo cool !! thank you for sharing .
Annhutchins2012 5 months ago
that look soo cool !! thank you for sharing .
Annhutchins2012 5 months ago
LOL @ 2.55
Very nearly got completely owned.
WestAus08 1 year ago
im interested in fishing for tarpon in kayaks, is it common to tip over when fighting a big fish?
TexanFishin 1 year ago
@TexanFishin I would say no more common than tipping while fighting small fish. People don't tip because of the fish they tip because they make a mistake. JS
Kayak4Fish 1 year ago
@Kayak4Fish thanks, and when carrying an extra rod and reel should i bungee cord and something like that to secure the rod to the kayak just incase i tip
TexanFishin 1 year ago
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TexanFishin 1 year ago
why not keep them perfect size fish eat very good fish very taste if i go can i keep fish i catch?
ATGaric 1 year ago
@ATGaric We release all billfish. You can keep all the tuna or dorado you want but not the marlin
Kayak4Fish 1 year ago
@Kayak4Fish Were can i go to get marlin to keep? hawaii seems to be only place to be able to keep
ATGaric 1 year ago
@ATGaric There is no law saying you can't keep them it is just common practice to Catch and release. The fish has more value alive than dead. I have seen plenty of bill fish killed in Mex, I just don't do it on my trips if we can help it.
Kayak4Fish 1 year ago
Watching this on your sister's birthday and having a blast. That was a cool video!
zindicatt 1 year ago
Beautiful.. Thanks for releasing it.. For us, the catch and release rule is a bit difficult to apply..
A Spearo.. :)
SingleBreath 2 years ago
LOL
dtRicardo 3 years ago
PS: next yr. mix em up!!!!
jviffer 3 years ago
Matt u big wuss, should have pulled that fish in by yourself without Jims help! You guys crack me. I througly enjoyed your tornament this year even though the fishing sucked. I think everyone walked away with something even if it was just a bruise from your bad aim, hehe. c-u next year if i don't c u on the water first.
jviffer 3 years ago
you are meantal
marlin24k 3 years ago
Unreal!
lukesharp22000 3 years ago
thats pretty awesome
do you get a boat to drop you off or do you paddle out there
birddogs108 3 years ago
As you can see at the beginning of the video the shore is pretty close in the background. This fish was hooked less than a mile from the beach. We do use support boats though to give our clients the most time fishing, and as safety support. All fish are hooked fought and landed from the kayaks and all Billfish and Roosterfish are released to fight again.
We pretty much only keep Tuna and Dorado and not many of those.
Kayak4Fish 3 years ago
Great Video
bellavitachefai 3 years ago
The Old Man and the Sea has nothing on you!!
I would rather do this than scale Everest. Nice job!
robthereedman 4 years ago
did the bill actually hit him on the head? that was close, i always tie some orange yarn on the tip so I can see it coming.
okbye1 4 years ago
tieing yarn on while holding it on a kayak would be real tough. The bill scuffed my forearm but thankfully missed my face. That was the 15th billfish I have pulled aboard a kayak and the second one to try and knock me in the water. Pretty exciting stuff.
Kayak4Fish 4 years ago
just kidding about the yarn be carefull!
okbye1 4 years ago
Very well done. Us Aussie's have been catching bill fish Black marlin ect in Kyak for a few years now!! Once again great effort!
Bassflicker 5 years ago
That's insane!. I wonder how many miles that Marlin towed him?
bundo999 5 years ago
MAtt's MArlin Dragged him about 5 miles. This is Billfish number 15 for us.
Kayak4Fish 5 years ago