Sons first Mahi(s) - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

lowprofile · 08-28-2022, 11:23 PM

Took my son out yesterday for his first mahi and he got 2! He would have had 3 if I wasn’t such a bum with the gaff. He let me reel one in so I beat the skunk as well.
Good times on the inflatable Kaboat!

We got some video but it’s not great and I’m learning to edit better so it’ll be awhile before I have a video up.

Nobody · 08-28-2022, 11:30 PM

Great job, hopefully you're boy is going to be fishing in the future!

On the other hand; I commend you for continuously taking that offshore regardless of what others say. It'll probably never let you down, but if it does.. say goodbye to absolutely everything you took with you.

That being said, what type of handheld do you use?

lowprofile · 08-28-2022, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nobody

Great job, hopefully you're boy is going to be fishing in the future!

On the other hand; I commend you for continuously taking that offshore regardless of what others say. It'll probably never let you down, but if it does.. say goodbye to absolutely everything you took with you.

That being said, what type of handheld do you use?

Well, all 5 chambers would have to deflate to lose everything.

I use a Cobra handheld and have an EPIRB.

MITCHELL · 08-29-2022, 04:21 AM

With a hook like this.
Maybe not safe in an inflatable

MITCHELL · 08-29-2022, 04:54 AM

It became natural to look for water spraying from the water pump and replacing it before it failed and you burn your motor up, also debris can plug the line too.
If you start to notice a difference vibration in the motor, it could be saltwater has ate through the water passages and got to the bearings on the crank. Your first rebuild. I made it in from the 55 spot on the 9, glad i was close. 2cycle with out getting stuck the first time.
The second time I made it in with my kicker back up motor at night fishing Zungia jetty.Think I was hoop netting lobster. Good luck to you.

MITCHELL · 08-29-2022, 06:21 AM

Than a boat that sinks, and people are stuck in a life raft except you have a motor.

f'nsabiki · 08-29-2022, 02:49 PM

Kid looks happy--fish would look bigger with a smaller gaff

JohnMckroidJr · 08-31-2022, 02:06 PM

Awesome to share your passion with your son! He looks happy! Congrats!

lowprofile · 09-01-2022, 11:08 PM

Here’s the video!

https://youtu.be/T7rPS84q_3s

Pinhead · 09-02-2022, 10:18 AM

Atta Boy Dad!!! What a cool report and a happy son. He's probably bit for life on fishing

iethinker · 09-04-2022, 08:18 PM

Good job with the family fun!

SoCalEDC · 09-06-2022, 09:21 AM

This is rad as hell Chris. Keep it up

08-28-2022, 11:23 PM	#1
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	Sons first Mahi(s) Took my son out yesterday for his first mahi and he got 2! He would have had 3 if I wasn’t such a bum with the gaff. He let me reel one in so I beat the skunk as well. Good times on the inflatable Kaboat! We got some video but it’s not great and I’m learning to edit better so it’ll be awhile before I have a video up. Attached Images __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

08-29-2022, 04:21 AM	#4
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,277	You need to make a gaff.... With a hook like this. Maybe not safe in an inflatable Attached Images __________________ Duke Mitchell

08-29-2022, 04:54 AM	#5
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,277	When I fished off shore with an outboard motor It became natural to look for water spraying from the water pump and replacing it before it failed and you burn your motor up, also debris can plug the line too. If you start to notice a difference vibration in the motor, it could be saltwater has ate through the water passages and got to the bearings on the crank. Your first rebuild. I made it in from the 55 spot on the 9, glad i was close. 2cycle with out getting stuck the first time. The second time I made it in with my kicker back up motor at night fishing Zungia jetty.Think I was hoop netting lobster. Good luck to you. __________________ Duke Mitchell Last edited by MITCHELL; 08-29-2022 at 06:17 AM.

08-29-2022, 06:21 AM	#6
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,277	Your are know different Than a boat that sinks, and people are stuck in a life raft except you have a motor. __________________ Duke Mitchell

08-31-2022, 02:06 PM	#8
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,945	Awesome to share your passion with your son! He looks happy! Congrats! Attached Images

08-28-2022, 11:30 PM	#2
Nobody Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 56	Great job, hopefully you're boy is going to be fishing in the future! On the other hand; I commend you for continuously taking that offshore regardless of what others say. It'll probably never let you down, but if it does.. say goodbye to absolutely everything you took with you. That being said, what type of handheld do you use?

08-29-2022, 02:49 PM	#7
f'nsabiki Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 309	Kid looks happy--fish would look bigger with a smaller gaff

09-01-2022, 11:08 PM	#9
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	Here’s the video! https://youtu.be/T7rPS84q_3s __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

09-02-2022, 10:18 AM	#10
Pinhead We all Stink Sometimes! Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 171	Atta Boy Dad!!! What a cool report and a happy son. He's probably bit for life on fishing

09-04-2022, 08:18 PM	#11
iethinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Inland Empire Posts: 370	Good job with the family fun!

09-06-2022, 09:21 AM	#12
SoCalEDC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 609	This is rad as hell Chris. Keep it up __________________ IG: @blackflag_fishing Youtube: Blackflag Fishing 2014 Ocean Kayak T13 SOLD 2020 Hobie Outback SOLD 2021 Stealth Fisha 500 #StealthTribe