I was in Key Largo last week and hooked my first tarpon on my last cast of the day on my first guided trip. I fought it for 10 minutes, got it to the boat 2x and it did one last run, jumped and I had a mental lapse and pulled like I would on a trout instead of giving it slack and lost it. I am still mad about it a week later.
They just come off often, I would bet money you didn't cause it. They have a very bony mouth and areas that are not bone are flesh that tears easily so either the flesh tears or the hook is in bone and slack actually allows it to fall out. Caught a ton and have lost a ton and I tell my customers it just happens. Hate it when guides blame anglers for losing fish when they themselves have lost hundreds as all of us have
And also let me remind you that once it was at the boat and the leader was visible it was a caught fish as pulling them out of the water is a nogo anyway so sounds to me like you definitely caught your fish
Bought my first Kayak and have been inspired by your videos bcuz Im tired of not catching anything @ bank/shore. Heading out to: Seabrook, Galveston, Freeport, etc on my fishing days, finally past the bank and in a kayak.
When you get down on yourself like that take five or ten minutes and think about how lucky you are to be in such a beautiful place out there and you are doing what you love.
We all have those dues paying daze… With the frontal passage today, northwest 15-25 gusting 30… we are off to Academy for restock. And then Good Chinese Food after. Tight Lines! Good video.
Love ypur channel. I still dont know how I ran into it, but I have been miising a lot. Shared it with son and my brothers and they also love it. Love to have a fishing visit from you in Corpus
...hey Mark.....you handle frustration a lot better than I do.....but still, you had a good day on the water...got to enjoy God's creation.....thanks for the post... enjoyed it... 🙂
Tough day of fishing Mark, but you persisted and it payed off nicely! I guess that's why they call it fishing and not catching. Take care and be safe. Anxiously awaiting your next video!
That’s why it’s call fishing and not catching. Sometimes they just get spooked. Other days they bite anything. Go figure. Still a great day out on the water.
Have you seen the trailers for cocaine bear? I think your recent plane crashed in that water and tainted your fish with cocaine. But seriously I know you were frustrated, but it was a hell of a lot of fun to watch. Thanks 🙏
Your just putting undo strain fishing for reds with ultralight tackle. Harder for the fish to recover. Go medium tackle, still a good fight and you can get the fish in quicker for a better release for the fish. Ultralight is for panfish and stocked trout.
Weightless soft plastics like a fluke or shrimp helps alot on spooky fish, you have the right idea with that light braid as it allows easy casting but in the Keys those fish are tough and let's not even talk about those damn lower keys Permit in the crystal clear shallow water. What kayak is that with the pole anchor hole??? That is slick as hell and not something I have seen
As I’m typing it, I’m begging myself not to. Because it’s the worst thing you can say to a fisherman keep your head up bud you’ll get them next time there’s just something about that that just. 😡 Thanks 🙏
Why would anyone keep switching hands between casting and reeling with a spinning outfit ? I can understand if you have a casting reel/rod, as frequently "left-handed" reels are not available in all models of them. But switching to "left-handed" cranking is so easy with most spinning reels.
I was in Key Largo last week and hooked my first tarpon on my last cast of the day on my first guided trip. I fought it for 10 minutes, got it to the boat 2x and it did one last run, jumped and I had a mental lapse and pulled like I would on a trout instead of giving it slack and lost it. I am still mad about it a week later.
Ouch 😓 I can only imagine how hard that hurts.
Farmer boy! Happens to all of us.. sucks!
Oh my God Shawn I would love to catch a tarpon hey bro have a great fishing season this year and God bless you and your family.
They just come off often, I would bet money you didn't cause it. They have a very bony mouth and areas that are not bone are flesh that tears easily so either the flesh tears or the hook is in bone and slack actually allows it to fall out. Caught a ton and have lost a ton and I tell my customers it just happens. Hate it when guides blame anglers for losing fish when they themselves have lost hundreds as all of us have
And also let me remind you that once it was at the boat and the leader was visible it was a caught fish as pulling them out of the water is a nogo anyway so sounds to me like you definitely caught your fish
You called it and he zoomed right through the grass. That was a little funny
Man great job sticking it out. I try to have that mindset. I would have went home and had a beer.
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@@MDLRFishing and probably went into a rage and threw my pole lol
Just want to say thanks again for the bugs,it was really nice meeting you and your son yesterday, thanks again. Semper Fi !
Any time!
Way to grind it out Mark!
I hate when they break off and you never get to see what it was.
It’s one of the worst feelings in fishing 😂
Bad ass how he stalks those fish. I’ve learned so much by this channel. Mark I can’t say thank u enough.
Thanks 🙌
Bought my first Kayak and have been inspired by your videos bcuz Im tired of not catching anything @ bank/shore. Heading out to: Seabrook, Galveston, Freeport, etc on my fishing days, finally past the bank and in a kayak.
Go get em 🙌
Semper Fi Marine! Looking good
Rah!
Nice B-roll. It's always nice to see nature.
It really is!
Thats pretty much how my winter went. Outstanding effort Mark. Never give up. Unless time runs out.
Thanks Marco, this was a tough winter season for us as well.
When you get down on yourself like that take five or ten minutes and think about how lucky you are to be in such a beautiful place out there and you are doing what you love.
Well said 🙌
We all have those dues paying daze…
With the frontal passage today, northwest 15-25 gusting 30… we are off to Academy for restock. And then Good Chinese Food after.
Tight Lines!
Good video.
That sounds like a great day
Love ypur channel. I still dont know how I ran into it, but I have been miising a lot.
Shared it with son and my brothers and they also love it.
Love to have a fishing visit from you in Corpus
Thank you and welcome to the channel!
Thanks for grinding it out to put a video together. We appreciate the entertainment you give us each week Mark!
Glad you enjoy it!
That pole you used to keep the kyak in one spot was a really good idea
Thanks Jason 🤙
Fisherman's worst nightmare? I thought he tipped over, stuck under water! Watched the whole video. No, lost some lures, fish not biting. OMG!
I’ll try to do that next video, thanks for the tips bro 🤙
The one that got away
A story as old as time
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...hey Mark.....you handle frustration a lot better than I do.....but still, you had a good day on the water...got to enjoy God's creation.....thanks for the post...
enjoyed it... 🙂
😂 thanks Ken!
Tough day of fishing Mark, but you persisted and it payed off nicely! I guess that's why they call it fishing and not catching. Take care and be safe. Anxiously awaiting your next video!
Thanks 👍 Christine!
Leave the ultra light tackle at home. Not designed for Redfish. 😂
It’s a must for sight casting with 1/16 and 1/8 oz lures.
OOOHH! That intro even hurt!!!! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
I hate to see you loose your lures. But, the fight it what makes the adventure film or in person that counts. Thanks for having such good film.
Thanks Earl
Looked like a lot of Fun!
It’s the best 🙌
That’s how fishin go
😂 sometimes
The water looks hi brother but there out there good times God bless you brother 🙏
Thanks Mike
Way to grind it out good stuff!💪🏽
Appreciate it!!
I had that happen recently bass fishing. Almost get it to my kayack and the line breaks.
Hard to stomach.
That’s why it’s call fishing and not catching. Sometimes they just get spooked. Other days they bite anything. Go figure. Still a great day out on the water.
Well said 👍
How happy are you with the Simms jetty shoes. Thinking about grabbing one tomorrow
I’m on my second pair. 👍
Give out but never give up🎣
Thanks Nathan 👍
“Only the strong can survive” I was expecting 40mph winds, lightning,gators, sharks even Karen’s but 7 hrs of fishing in paradise pshh
Thanks for watching Rick 🤙
Great Red!
Thanks
Nice red !!
Thanks!
Heartbreak. This winds finally gave us a break to get out. Great stuff.
I picked up a new fishing hobby, rod building. Have you ever tried it?
Not yet! Always wanted to though.
It has been a few years since I went red fishing. That day the two of us caught over 30 fish and could not keep one. All that day were too long.
It happens 👍
Where did you put in at? It looks like near the intercoastal.
15lbs lead line is not going to cut with that kind of monster red drums!
Would I still be able to cast a 1/16 or 1/8 oz lure with it? Thanks for the tip 👍.
I love that spot tail speed boat at 7:57!
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Well, well, well wasn't your day man. Next time the big bruisers will be jumping in your yak.
Semper Fi brother
Rah!
Semper Fi 👍
Rah!
How long have you been back on a yak? Heck, I might re-subscribe!
What's the poke you are using through the skupper plugs?
Power pole stake
Have you seen the trailers for cocaine bear? I think your recent plane crashed in that water and tainted your fish with cocaine. But seriously I know you were frustrated, but it was a hell of a lot of fun to watch.
Thanks 🙏
🤣 thanks Todd, great perspective 🤙
Your just putting undo strain fishing for reds with ultralight tackle. Harder for the fish to recover. Go medium tackle, still a good fight and you can get the fish in quicker for a better release for the fish. Ultralight is for panfish and stocked trout.
Thanks for the opinion, I appreciate you watching 🤙.
Weightless soft plastics like a fluke or shrimp helps alot on spooky fish, you have the right idea with that light braid as it allows easy casting but in the Keys those fish are tough and let's not even talk about those damn lower keys Permit in the crystal clear shallow water. What kayak is that with the pole anchor hole??? That is slick as hell and not something I have seen
Old Town Autopilot 120 kayak. It’s listed in my video description 👍.
@@MDLRFishing really great feature no doubt
😮😮😮 OMG LOOSING. YO TOUCH. GEEZ.
Though day.
As I’m typing it, I’m begging myself not to. Because it’s the worst thing you can say to a fisherman keep your head up bud you’ll get them next time there’s just something about that that just. 😡
Thanks 🙏
😂 we all know this feeling 🤙
Fisherman’s worst nightmare a vegan with a badge!
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How long of a leader to you use?
2 to 4 feet
Why would anyone keep switching hands between casting and reeling with a spinning outfit ? I can understand if you have a casting reel/rod, as frequently "left-handed" reels are not available in all models of them. But switching to "left-handed" cranking is so easy with most spinning reels.
🤔 why not, if it works.
Semper Fi
Rah!
Get rid of that power pro..you'll save some lures.. Daiwa j braid or field n stream's brand braid is way better IMO.
Thanks 🤙 I’ll give them a look.
Semper Fi Devil Dog. Where did you get you EGA flag for the kayak?
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Hi Brother where did you get the Marine corps flag? Semper fi, 75 to 79
Amazon
anyone recognize the boat ramp?
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TOO MUCH DRAMA!!!
Thanks for your engagement 🤙
Your Volume is too low
That fish is on crack !!,
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Let me guess where your going Saturday😂
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Hello mdlr where is that place to fish
Try 1 lb
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