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

Gus & I go kayak fishing in the 10,000 islands of south Florida, and I hook a good-sized blacktip shark. This video was done with a helmet cam, and it gives you the perspective of being in the cockpit of the 22"-wide sea kayak, as though you were catching the shark yourself. Be sure to watch all 3 parts - it gets better as it continues. All 3 segments will take a whole 15 minutes out of your life - I think it'll be worth it. Please leave comments, but understand... the PETA stuff will be deleted.

One of my concerns, is that beginning kayak fishers will read the reports that I write, watch the You Tube videos, etc., and get the impression that this is an established sport, and that anyone with a kayak and a fishing rod can go out and do it. I do not mean to give that impression.

Fishing for shark, tarpon, amberjack, cobia, etc. from kayaks is NOT for the uninitiated. There are real risks, and real dangers involved. Sure, it's exciting, but it is "extreme kayak fishing".

When you go after these species and other large species, you are dealing with an apex predator that is capable of putting a real hurt on you when things go wrong. You need to know the risks, and be prepared... and even then, things can still go wrong. If you are thinking about doing extreme kayak fishing, then you need to understand that you are taking the risks upon yourself. I understand that, and accept that.

I am not new to kayaking. I have been kayaking for about 15 years, and have experienced extreme conditions of wind, waves, weather, and currents. I am fairly new to kayak fishing - only the last few years - but I bring my years of kayaking experience to the sport of kayak fishing.

Any kayak fisher, fishing in any water, can encounter dangers. There is a lot to take into account when you are fishing from a kayak. You place yourself in a foreign environment when you are floating on a tiny boat out in open waters. You have lines that can entangle you, and you have hooks that can impale you. Even in fresh water, there are fish that can stab you with their fins & cause serious infections. In salt water, you have that, and toothy critters, and stinging critters, plus the possibility of large fish jumping on you - big enough to break bones. These are all real dangers.

Wear a pfd. Have a knife handy to free yourself from entanglement, or to cut away from something that is too much to deal with. Have a first aid kit close at hand, including ways to stop bleeding, and some pliers capable of cutting hooks. If you don't have a VHF radio, or at the very least, a waterproof pouch for your cell phone, get one. Fish with a buddy - that's what kayak fishing forums are all about.

I take some risks - but I am responsible for my own risks. I am not responsible for yours. Before I inspire anyone to go out there and try to duplicate some of the things that I do, you need to have a clear understanding of what is involved - what you might be getting yourself into. Extreme kayak fishing is NOT for everybody.

Here are links to some popular kayak fishing forums - they are all free to join:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SWFLPCKFG/

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCkfc/ (Naples, Fl area)

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Orlando... (Orlando, FL area)

http://www.jaxkayakfishing.com/ (Jacksonville, FL area)

http://z9.invisionfree.com/Williamsbu... (Williamsburg, VA area)

Don

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[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.

[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 -

[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!

[sharkbite816]

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

[sharkboy1396]

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

[briishthebrit]

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