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lowprofile
11-07-2022, 11:08 AM
I know there’s a few solo skiffs and motorized kayaks on here that still post. Just wanted to share the swordfish I got here in San Diego last week off my inflatable Kaboat (kayak boat). Which is really an inflatable skiff.

https://youtu.be/DIK6hwq-XJo
Oolie
11-07-2022, 11:23 AM
Congrats!
Fine eats right there.
JohnMckroidJr
11-08-2022, 12:38 AM
Very inspirational! Curious as to the depth and manner of fishing employed? Noted you used mono. Most of the action of Florida is taken with braid and electric reels -- hardly fishing IMHO. Still on my Bucket list. For Florida the smaller fish can be taken at night as shallow as 800ft, but the big boys -- like the one you took are out in 1200-2000 in the gulf stream, which has 2-5kts of current to complicate the matter. Very stoked for you! Takes some confidence to pursue that on an inflatable boat.:reel: Congratulations!
lowprofile
11-08-2022, 05:39 AM
Very inspirational! Curious as to the depth and manner of fishing employed? Noted you used mono. Most of the action of Florida is taken with braid and electric reels -- hardly fishing IMHO. Still on my Bucket list. For Florida the smaller fish can be taken at night as shallow as 800ft, but the big boys -- like the one you took are out in 1200-2000 in the gulf stream, which has 2-5kts of current to complicate the matter. Very stoked for you! Takes some confidence to pursue that on an inflatable boat.:reel: Congratulations!


65lb braid mainline and 150lb mono wind on. I was fishing 1500ft of water with 5lbs of lead. It was a typical swordfish leader with bait, lights and lead attached.
YakHanded
11-08-2022, 08:05 AM
Unbelievable big congrats on that one sure you wont be forgetting that anytime soon!
erinoo
11-09-2022, 05:53 AM
:luxhello::luxhello::luxhello:
f'nsabiki
11-09-2022, 10:22 AM
That's some serious "Old Man and The Sea" stuff. Too bad this site if fading away--even though it was on a Kabot not a kayak--that is an epic catch!
JohnMckroidJr
11-12-2022, 08:18 AM
65lb braid mainline and 150lb mono wind on. I was fishing 1500ft of water with 5lbs of lead. It was a typical swordfish leader with bait, lights, and lead attached.

Good Stuff, I think a 65lb braid is an ideal choice for a small yack. No need to get pulled too fast and the smaller diameter just adds to the reel capacity. :reel: