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

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

02-28-2017, 05:02 PM	#1
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	#3
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,282	How does he no its 500lbs With out bring it to color guesstimation __________________ Duke Mitchell

02-28-2017, 08:02 PM	#4
fishnfoool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long beach Posts: 303	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	#6
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,474	Looked like fun to me... __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

02-28-2017, 05:15 PM	#2
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,922	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	#7
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