Paddleboard Fishing With A 65-LB Puppy (Yellow Lab named "Otis")
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- One of my favorite ways to target redfish, snook, and trout on the flats is via my paddleboard!
So paddleboard fishing is what I typically think of first when it's just me going.
But I had a couple days when I wasn't able to spend much time with my 7 month-old puppy named Otis... he hardly feels like a puppy at 65 pounds...
So when I had a spare few hours on a weekend morning I decided it would be worth a shot to bring Otis along for the journey so I could spend some quality time with him while being able to explore a flat I have been wanting to check out for a while.
What I didn't factor in was all of the delays he'd bring due to falling/jumping in along with the commotion of constantly wanting to play.
Fortunately, I was on my new L2Fish from Live Watersports (www.livewatersp...) which is a very stable board with a nice wide platform making for enough space for two and enough stability to pull him up on the board when needed.
But the trip was a blast and I ended up getting some really good shots at a big school of 35+ inch redfish.
Had one on for a second, but the hook pulled. And then caught up to the school a couple more times but they were not getting fooled.
All in all, it was a really fun trip so I'll certainly be bringing Otis on the board many more times...
Although I'll be sure to prepare myself for many stops and spooked fish due to his antics.
But it'll be time well spent and he'll surely get better over time.
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Well Otis had to learn sometime. When he is all trained up and doing the right thing when he is a mature dog you will be even more proud that he is your bud. I raised my Puppy by taking him most places with me and he learned by experiencing things and I always talked to him. When my 205 Lbs. Eng. Mastiff was matured and doing dog shows he was such a well mannered and obedient fella I was glad I took him to places that he was allowed so he could get him use to the world out side of our house and woods and he was a better dog for it. That initial front end experiences and training paid off for me as it will for you. Your on the right track so good luck with your Pup "Salt Strong Otis". I am sure he will be everything you want him to be and more.
Thanks for leaving the nice comment. Congrats on raising such a well mannered dog. I'm hoping to do the same... he's still has a ton of energy but he's much more calm than just a couple months ago.... very fun to watch the progress.
Tight Lines!
This is an awesome video. We have a 2 1/2 year old and she loves playing in the surf. I plan to take her out on the board with my grandson this spring and summer. Lets see if she will love it as much as we do.
Not lecturing at all but if you put a dog life jacket on him they typically have a handle in the middle that makes it easier to lift them back up on the board, especially in deeper water. Awesome dogs labs are great!!
Thanks for the feedback! Labs are great dogs!
I'm a huge fan of your fishing videos!!! keep them up please!!
Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment. Tight Lines!
Otis was hilarious. Great video!
Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment. Tight Lines!
Great video man, my wife and I are moving to the area and can't wait to get started!
I've been taking my 120 lb golden on my Live 2 Fish board. He's a big boy for a paddle board but he loves it and my Live 2 Fish can handle the weight!
That's awesome!
I'd love to see more videos like this
They've got to learn some day, if you intend to make this a regular adventure for him. Enjoyed the video!
I completely agree... he got a lot better as the trip went on so I'm sure he'll the perfect guest after a few more trips.
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love the video! good job guys , keep it up !!
Thanks Kevin. Tight Lines!
Nice video Luke! (You too Otis). If you feel like driving, head east on SR60 and come over here to Vero Beach.
Hey Nick, thanks for leaving the nice comment. Yes, I'll absolutely be making my way over to Vero in the near future... I used to live in Melbourne Beach so fished the Sebastian/Vero areas often. Lots of monster trout over there that I need to introduce Otis to. Tight Lines!
haha... he tried to bite that trout... awesome video.. .maybe only bring Otis when you are in a boat... Great work.
Yes, he's better suited for the boat. But the added challenge involved taking him out for some paddleboard fishing is fun too. Tight Lines!
Love the exploration videos!! I know you had already done video around the st. Joseph sound Dunedin/Anclote area, but that would be an awesome video!
Thanks for leaving the nice comment! Yes, I'll be sure to head up to the Anclote area again... what a great fishery!
Salt Strong Yeah! Thats were I live and fish! Just caught 2 snook the other day on the boat, 1 being a slot
Great video. Come to Miami, lots of good places and im not sure you have ever been here. Tight lines!
Thanks for leaving the nice comment. I'll be sure to make it down to Miami as soon as possible. Tight Lines!
great video bro thanks for sharing
Our pleasure! Thanks for making time to post the nice comment. Tight Lines!
You should check out Sarasota bay
Yes, Sarasota is certainly on my list of areas to check out in the near future. Tight Lines!
I bring my GSP everywhere even on my float tube (which sucks) I found out I hate float tubes....
I'm going to get this board or the L4 after watching your video and seeing how stable it is....
You think the L2 is plenty big or would you want to move up to the L4 after owning the L2 for a while?
Otis really wanted to put a hurtin on that fish at the end lol
Oya you should do a video of you cast netting for bait off the board...
Thanks for the great video and my GSP is 2 and 100% perfect to bring everywhere, Otis just got way to much puppy in him right now lol (I've been there with mine)
Thanks again
I have a yellow lab name Lucy. she's about that size
Awesome! He has been a lot of fun. Just hoping he doesn't get too much bigger because I'll have to get a bigger paddleboard:)
Otis looks tired from all that swimming!!!
Haha! He only gets tired when he's back in the truck for the drive back home... constant energy out on the water:)
Aren't you afraid Otis is gonna tear his pads up on oysters?
you think otis would prefer a 14' paddleboard?
Absolutely! More room for him to cause trouble in. L2Fish came out with their 14 footer recently, so I'm going to get over there to check it out soon. Tight Lines!
Do you ever get worried about sharks when he is there with you
The odds of getting hurt by a shark are extremely low, so it's not a worry at all when paddleboard fishing.
Son the thumb nail i thought that was a gator. Anyone else?
Haha! I can now see what you're talking about.