500lb black marlin by kayak in Panama - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Pumori · 02-28-2017, 04:44 PM

I've never seen anything quite like this:

https://www.liveleak.com/view?i=0da_1488317194

Aaron&Julie · 02-28-2017, 05:02 PM

That fish and guy were hauling ass. As fast as he was getting towed, that fish still nearly spooled him. What a thrill!

steveooo · 02-28-2017, 05:15 PM

When I first started doing this, there were a few YouTube videos I saw that made me think "I'd like to give that a try"

Johnny Ceviche has a similar t-shark sleigh ride video from La Jolla.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6E9PSS6Nyvo

Now over 10 years later, it's the sleigh rides that keep me coming back.

MITCHELL · 02-28-2017, 05:21 PM

With out bring it to color guesstimation

fishnfoool · 02-28-2017, 08:02 PM

If you don't see it, it is always twice the weight you truly think it is. In other words, it was maybe 250lbs at best.

FullFlavorPike · 03-01-2017, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishnfoool

If you don't see it, it is always twice the weight you truly think it is. In other words, it was maybe 250lbs at best.

I think I farmed a 40# greenie onetime

PapaDave · 03-01-2017, 12:02 PM

Looked like fun to me...

taggermike · 03-02-2017, 06:59 AM

Looks like the guy had a jigging outfit. Doesn't matter I suppose. Amazing things can be done from a yak but if the marlin was that big I doubt you could put enough pressure on to ever tire it out. Mike

MITCHELL · 03-02-2017, 07:31 PM

With the right setup he could have layout several hundred yards of line....and the water would add to the tension on the fish alot of drag is not needed and marlin usually jump across the surface wherein there self out....bringin it to color might be possible....gaffing...anythings possible....but being kayak fishermen we get our self in situations where we just hope for the best, I no I have.

02-28-2017, 04:44 PM	#1
Pumori Junior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 7	500lb black marlin by kayak in Panama I've never seen anything quite like this: https://www.liveleak.com/view?i=0da_1488317194

02-28-2017, 05:02 PM	#2
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	That fish and guy were hauling ass. As fast as he was getting towed, that fish still nearly spooled him. What a thrill! __________________ "Never say die"

02-28-2017, 05:21 PM	#4
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,269	How does he no its 500lbs With out bring it to color guesstimation __________________ Duke Mitchell

02-28-2017, 08:02 PM	#5
fishnfoool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long beach Posts: 302	Estimate If you don't see it, it is always twice the weight you truly think it is. In other words, it was maybe 250lbs at best.

03-01-2017, 12:02 PM	#7
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,473	Looked like fun to me... __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

02-28-2017, 05:15 PM	#3
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	When I first started doing this, there were a few YouTube videos I saw that made me think "I'd like to give that a try" Johnny Ceviche has a similar t-shark sleigh ride video from La Jolla. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6E9PSS6Nyvo Now over 10 years later, it's the sleigh rides that keep me coming back.

03-02-2017, 06:59 AM	#8
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Looks like the guy had a jigging outfit. Doesn't matter I suppose. Amazing things can be done from a yak but if the marlin was that big I doubt you could put enough pressure on to ever tire it out. Mike

03-02-2017, 07:31 PM	#9
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,269	That setup was to small to catch a malin... With the right setup he could have layout several hundred yards of line....and the water would add to the tension on the fish alot of drag is not needed and marlin usually jump across the surface wherein there self out....bringin it to color might be possible....gaffing...anythings possible....but being kayak fishermen we get our self in situations where we just hope for the best, I no I have. __________________ Duke Mitchell