Defying the Forecast | TIPS for Catching Blackfin Tuna from a KAYAK!

What's up! This day was not supposed to be as great as it was. Luckily
we sent it anyway and managed to have an awesome morning here in Navarre, Florida! I'll recap the tips I mentioned here as well as link some gear below!
TIPS
1. Use a Rapala X Rap in the Glass Ghost color, size 14, shallow diver. This lure is money!
2. Take a long cast and wait 10-15 seconds while peddling forward before flipping the bail on your reel. That is a good trolling distance between you and your lure.
3. BRING A GAFF OR NET!!! I didn't have one with me this day as I'm experimenting on how I can catch and release the fish. If you want to make sure you land one, have a gaff or net at all times! It makes it a lot easier to land the fish.
4. Once you have the fish fairly close to the yak, peddle forward so the fish pulls up right next to you. This makes gaffing or netting the fish really easy.
5. I didn't mention this part, but once you catch your tuna I highly suggest bleeding him out if you want to keep it. This improves the mea quality greatly. You can cut the gills or puncture a hole right behind the pectoral fin.
WHAT I USED:
Rapala X Rap size 14 Glass Ghost: amzn.to/3U5zaJ7
50lb fluorocarbon leader, 40lb braid main line
Shimano Teramar 8 foot Heavy Fast Action Rod
Shimano Stradic 5000: amzn.to/3xmR8xP
Gomexus Power Handle: amzn.to/49ruz8B
Go Pro Hero 11: amzn.to/4atkF7F
Go Pro Hero 10: amzn.to/3TPyxBV
Hobie Lynx

[@g-mom100]

Great video!! 👍

[@hookcraft_fishing]

Thank you! 😁

[@ckwoutdoors]

Such a great day of fishing. Can't wait till next season!

[@hookcraft_fishing]

Gonna be trolling everyday in November. 😂

[@oafishing]

He made you earn it! Nice work!

[@hookcraft_fishing]

He did! Thank ya! 😁

[@ceecee-thetransplantedgardener]

Excellent!

[@hookcraft_fishing]

😁 thank you!

[@maverickoverlandadventures]

This was such a badass day! Sick video man 💪

[@hookcraft_fishing]

Yes it was!😁

[@rodolfocelis8984]

This clothes is very dngerous for kayak fishing bro ...best regards from Chile.

[@RadReelingFishing]

Awesome video. I've had invites to come to this area by some friends. How long do the Tuna run?

[@hookcraft_fishing]

Usually November - March. This season has been a little goofy though. There’s still a few around but they’re thinning out a lot. I’d plan for a week trip in November if I were you. But it’s totally worth it man! 🤙🏼

[@RadReelingFishing]

@@hookcraft_fishing That's something to look forward to. Thanks for sharing and keep it, RUclips is a grind, but worth it as you build passive income.

[@hookcraft_fishing]

@@RadReelingFishing It is! Definitely look into it. 🤙🏼 And will do! Got no intentions on stopping. 😁