My 2015 Alaska Kayak Fishing Highlight video - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Kardinal_84 · 01-03-2016, 07:33 PM

Happy New Year everyone!!!

Well it’s a little anti-climatically after putting together my son, Ryu’s 2015 highlights.

But I had my share of moments this year as well. After ending 2014 with a 4 month streak of catching a king salmon from a kayak here in Alaska, I ultimately catching a king for 14 consecutive months.

I caught numerous halibut salmon using a Kiddie rod and got some decent underwater footage.

Still the highlight of the year was gaining my son as a bonafide kayak angling partner. I also got to fish with a quite few new folks this year. I hope that trend continues in 2016.

Got to fish with Nick from these forums this year. Offer is always open if you make it up to Alaska to fish!

https://youtu.be/PQQ_MszBQ2Y

Cruiser! · 01-04-2016, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Kardinal_84

Happy New Year everyone!!!

Well it’s a little anti-climatically after putting together my son, Ryu’s 2015 highlights.

But I had my share of moments this year as well. After ending 2014 with a 4 month streak of catching a king salmon from a kayak here in Alaska, I ultimately catching a king for 14 consecutive months.

I caught numerous halibut salmon using a Kiddie rod and got some decent underwater footage.

Still the highlight of the year was gaining my son as a bonafide kayak angling partner. I also got to fish with a quite few new folks this year. I hope that trend continues in 2016.

Got to fish with Nick from these forums this year. Offer is always open if you make it up to Alaska to fish!

https://youtu.be/PQQ_MszBQ2Y

Sick!!!

Planning a 2 week fishing trip up there in june.

2-Stix · 01-04-2016, 12:23 PM

Barbie!!!!!

Geno Machino · 01-04-2016, 12:55 PM

AWESOME!!!

fishja · 01-04-2016, 05:12 PM

Looks like you had a great year!!! Congrats on the king salmon streak, that's quite an accomplishment!

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taggermike · 01-05-2016, 12:41 PM

Great video, great catches, and great king streak.

As for your flying sinker issue. Perhaps using a large strong easily opened clip would allow you to remove the sinker quickly with one hand. Remove the sinker before harpooning. It would be an extra step but might be worth it if it could save a KO, broken nose, or knocked out teeth. Mike

WildernessWanker · 01-05-2016, 01:02 PM

Awesome video, I always enjoy seeing footage from Alaska fisheries.

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octico · 01-05-2016, 05:22 PM

Very nice!

Aquahunter · 01-06-2016, 11:53 AM

My wife and I will be in Alaska from July 4th to 11th, I would love to fish with you!

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Kardinal_84 · 01-06-2016, 12:00 PM

Thanks all.

For those saying you will be up in Alaska, let me know as the dates get close. I have more PTO days than I can possibly use...unfortunately there is a reason I can't use them. My work can be insane. But obviously I fish a lot so it shouldn't be too hard to match up schedules.

I have an extra kayak on the days I don't have my kids. But we can also rent one or borrow one possibly if we can plan ahead of time. It also depends on your transportation capabilities but once again, that's just a matter of planning.

I really enjoy fishing with new folks and even if we are short a kayak, the long summer days allows for two long shifts as the tide shifts. Once again I am not a guide so no guarantees out catching. The summer days especially can be inconsistent (not to be confused with Jan-March which is consistently slow...btu always the chance). The good news though since I am not a guide, there is no obligation or cost.

C'mon up! Lets fish!!

Aquahunter · 01-15-2016, 08:04 AM

I'll be in town (Seward) on the 4th of July and will be traveling for a week til anchorage which we will be flying out on either 11 or 12th

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01-03-2016, 07:33 PM	#1
Kardinal_84 Alaskan Lurker Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 73	My 2015 Alaska Kayak Fishing Highlight video Happy New Year everyone!!! Well it’s a little anti-climatically after putting together my son, Ryu’s 2015 highlights. But I had my share of moments this year as well. After ending 2014 with a 4 month streak of catching a king salmon from a kayak here in Alaska, I ultimately catching a king for 14 consecutive months. I caught numerous halibut salmon using a Kiddie rod and got some decent underwater footage. Still the highlight of the year was gaining my son as a bonafide kayak angling partner. I also got to fish with a quite few new folks this year. I hope that trend continues in 2016. Got to fish with Nick from these forums this year. Offer is always open if you make it up to Alaska to fish! https://youtu.be/PQQ_MszBQ2Y

01-04-2016, 12:55 PM	#4
Geno Machino "Relax" Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: O'side Posts: 553	AWESOME!!! __________________

01-06-2016, 11:53 AM	#9
Aquahunter Crazy Deaf Cuban Redneck Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Descanso, CA Posts: 158	My wife and I will be in Alaska from July 4th to 11th, I would love to fish with you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

01-15-2016, 08:04 AM	#11
Aquahunter Crazy Deaf Cuban Redneck Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Descanso, CA Posts: 158	I'll be in town (Seward) on the 4th of July and will be traveling for a week til anchorage which we will be flying out on either 11 or 12th Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

01-04-2016, 12:23 PM	#3
2-Stix Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 376	Barbie!!!!!

01-04-2016, 05:12 PM	#5
fishja Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 155	Looks like you had a great year!!! Congrats on the king salmon streak, that's quite an accomplishment! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-05-2016, 12:41 PM	#6
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Great video, great catches, and great king streak. As for your flying sinker issue. Perhaps using a large strong easily opened clip would allow you to remove the sinker quickly with one hand. Remove the sinker before harpooning. It would be an extra step but might be worth it if it could save a KO, broken nose, or knocked out teeth. Mike

01-05-2016, 01:02 PM	#7
WildernessWanker WildernessWanker Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 345	Awesome video, I always enjoy seeing footage from Alaska fisheries. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-05-2016, 05:22 PM	#8
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	Very nice!

01-06-2016, 12:00 PM	#10
Kardinal_84 Alaskan Lurker Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 73	Thanks all. For those saying you will be up in Alaska, let me know as the dates get close. I have more PTO days than I can possibly use...unfortunately there is a reason I can't use them. My work can be insane. But obviously I fish a lot so it shouldn't be too hard to match up schedules. I have an extra kayak on the days I don't have my kids. But we can also rent one or borrow one possibly if we can plan ahead of time. It also depends on your transportation capabilities but once again, that's just a matter of planning. I really enjoy fishing with new folks and even if we are short a kayak, the long summer days allows for two long shifts as the tide shifts. Once again I am not a guide so no guarantees out catching. The summer days especially can be inconsistent (not to be confused with Jan-March which is consistently slow...btu always the chance). The good news though since I am not a guide, there is no obligation or cost. C'mon up! Lets fish!!