Catching Marlin from a kayak, Coffs harbour

[@rokkitkit]

Top stuff Tommo! Nothing better then seeing people show respect and care to the amazing animals they catch.

[@isizinyo]

Thanks mate

[@blairmarquis8375]

isizinyo thanks for the vid mate next time I'm down in Coffs I'll visit you cause I am from Brisbane and come down often we could collaborate for my new Channel I subscribed to you

[@jacobjorgenson9285]

Yeah, torturing them for fun is the very height of respect. Marlins love it

[@hakamob]

Go you good thing, well done Tommie! I for one, believe that magnificent fish survived. You went to considerable effort along with Paul to revive it, you deserve credit for your efforts not greenie hate speeches...

[@NaveganteBOG]

What a great catch! This is an excellent example of how to fish and release a prey. I also like the idea of having a rope at stern to tow another kayak. Nice video and very well edited. Congratulations mate!

[@isizinyo]

Thank you very much for the kind words

[@gpfishingadventures7834]

Awesome video! Would you mind explaining the rod, reel and line that you used?

[@jeffreyhopkins4157]

Hey Old Man and the Sea, you were terrific! So was the footage!

[@unchien2069]

Jeffrey Hopkins i just finished reading that book, that's why I'm here 😄

[@volkswatson]

What a fish. What a fish. I've had a pic of this on my phone for a few months & just found your vid. Amazing!

[@planethjd]

So epic. To catch one from a boat is a difficult task, yet you did from a kayak!!! Great video work as well. Great catch!!!!!

[@tommiestrydom973]

Thanks mate

[@joeweiland9723]

I caught a 12 lb pike from my kayak one time, christ that was a ride. I couldn't imagine what a marlin would be like. Good Work!

[@benmott3947]

well done on the release mate, ur a legend

[@isizinyo]

Thank you kind sir

[@mrsmilyguy]

Good on ya mate, for both the awesome catch and responsible recovery!

[@jrboost2395]

Do you think that fish will remember this experience

[@whitelighter786]

Good to know that you let that beautiful animal go free :) Nice one

[@pbondfishing768]

That is crazy I fish for bass out of my kayak in the United States and I could imagine catching something that big out of a kayak. Congratulations on your catch great to see than the marlin was revived and swam away.

[@1stPersonFishing]

I got adrenaline watching this! Excellent work and awesome catch.

[@optiAero]

How did you catch bonita?

[@Soneoak]

Would it be possible to revive the marlin by pulling and pushing him backwards and forwards? It's like instead of a continuous steam of water through his gills, it becomes gulps of them? I've got a feeling the Marlin merely needed to clear it's system of CO2 and restock on some glucose and would probably be okay with just a tiny bit of assistance.

[@jordanvoglsinger2058]

Yes, that is possible.. You could also use a deck hose on a boat just stick it in it's mouth but that's if you want to keep it out of the water longer for pictures and stuff

[@zacmeyer8676]

what kayak are you usng

[@jordanvoglsinger2058]

Great work m8!! Love to see an amazing animal like that caught and released with no harm!! Fantastic!!👌

[@jordanvoglsinger280]

+Goy Toy im not a greeny like some people, ill take a fish home here and there, I just like to let them go here and there

[@juanlubodom]

What line diameter and bait you use it for these fishes?

[@clerus17]

advice looking to cathc fish in a kayak where to put them?

[@jordanvoglsinger280]

clerus17 back in the water

[@ovuigull672]

is tat a murlin

[@DelBoy1203]

Great fish Tommie and a nice release!

[@isizinyo]

Thanks Del

[@gabrielh.moscoloni5653]

hola, podras poner subtitulos en español?

[@skipperup]

Look pretty dead from the color he turned? Are ya sure he swam away and didn't just sink?

[@catuchung5914]

why did you want to catch the marlin in the first place?What's the purpose?How did marlin bite you?

[@isizinyo]

Catching a marlin is difficult and a challenge. Much like climbing a mountain or running a marathon in under 3.5hours.Catching a marlin or any big fish from kayak is a challenge. I was holding onto the marlin whilst my mate towing us along so we revive the marlin. Fishy CPR if you wish. It lunged forward as it was get it's strength back and bit me it the process.

[@djangounchained2562]

Why did you let it go?

[@jordanvoglsinger280]

Haha, how would he put it in is kayak! Marlin does taste pretty good

[@l2andom]

Very nice, which stealth is that?

[@isizinyo]

That is a stealth evolution 495. Carbon kevlar. A great fast and stable yak

[@jordanvoglsinger280]

I live down at the jetty!! coffs harbour! good to see some locals hooking into some good fish. by the way, glad to see a professional relese

[@jcmoye1]

Dude that was amazing, best dishing video I have ever seen! I want to start Kayak fishing. What kayak do you have? What rid and real were you using? Thanks

[@tommiestrydom973]

John Moye thanks for the kind words. It's a Stealth 495. No longer made but the Stealth fisha500 is the new model. That was a Daiwa Saltiga overhead. Contact Dennis at Australian Kayak Specialist's

[@papaoldie2334]

What reel do u have on that rod bro?

[@tommiestrydom973]

Daiwa Saltist

[@mostaqueahmed515]

Great to see you release that beautiful creature. Respect.

[@jeffreymckellop4902]

Freaking awesome. I was on a charter boat, in DR. the freaking rod handle broke, and the drag was completely shot. We fought the Marlin for 45 min. and broke the line due to shotty equipment.

[@hectorpepper3030]

the picture at 6:01 is awesome man. I enjoyed watching this whole thing haha. I need me a marlin now haha. Cheers

[@jordanpirrone9435]

what reel is that?

[@tommiestrydom973]

+Jordan Pirrone It's a Daiwa Saltist Overhead

[@robmacdougall1]

Wow, Nice job all the way around guys. Coolest video I've seen in a while, and nice rig, level of difficulty on that trip was a 10 and you pulled it off like a pro.. Cheers.

[@jamesporter6352]

I grew up at Coffs. Was out in my pops 10” punt off park beach and hooked a marlin on a hand line. 2 mins later it was well and truly gone.

[@Kounzara]

This is how fishing should be. Excellent footage, nice catch (y) Catch and release at its best! Petri Heil from Bavaria ;-)

[@isizinyo]

Thanks mate! Appreciate the kind words

[@CaboJack]

Thanks for taking the time to resurrect the marlin!

[@RikkiTikkiTavi290]

are those baits you caught small dogtooths?

[@jordanvoglsinger280]

+RikkiTikkiTavi bonito im pretty sure

[@tommiestrydom973]

+RikkiTikkiTavi Little bonito

[@RikkiTikkiTavi290]

+Tommie Strydom Thats what I thought at first too but the stripes are going the wrong way for a bonito and at 0:56 you can see that they have way bigger teeth than a bonito. Unless you're talking about a different bonito than the Atlantic bonito which is what I am familiar with.

[@tommiestrydom973]

+RikkiTikkiTavi I had another look They look like watsons leaping bonito

[@ThePoisonBite]

What kayaks are you guys using?

[@tommiestrydom973]

Those are Stealth Evolution 495 Carbon Kevlar kayaks. The company also makes a fibreglass version

[@beto916scm]

Super cool video. Well done dude!

[@casperaudi7476]

This was a good video Great care of the big Kahuna release.. thumbs Up

[@srhiser13]

Beautifully done and A+ on the release!

[@tuckerslaughter2662]

Lol there shall be no swearing. "Ah, F*CK!" XD

[@smokster0604]

Great work what a fish......love the release

[@thehopelessfisherman7023]

Very cool! I know it's an old video, but well done anyhow.

[@JohnVHRC]

Your bad ass, just gotta give you mad props, amazing!!

[@SeanvanderWalt]

Awesome catch there Tommy - lekka man lekka

[@KayakFrank]

That was a great day for you no doubt. Nice release.

[@TopTacticFishing]

Wow what a catch. I bet that was a hard fight

[@jonathank2302]

Those random narrations were hilarious!

[@Joe_1971]

Wow your thinking sharks are causing you to loose line and yet your feet are dangling in the water.!!! Balls of steele..!!

[@matthewbyrne1165]

wow ! well done. I owe you a beer if your ever in pittsburgh pa , usa

[@isizinyo]

Thanks mate!

[@TanoLocker]

FANTASTICA PESCA Y DEVOLUCION DE UN MARLIN TOTALMENTE EN KAYAK !!! No es como la de Fishing Tales...

[@ufsurf69]

Congrats!!! That was sick!

[@kyleferdinand6213]

Most authentic reaction to hooking a marlin I've seen

[@jrboost2395]

Who the hell was that telling me not to swear

[@yanciv]

awesome catch!

[@johnd3901]

Well that escalated quickly, good job!

[@lgnlint]

Intense. Nice catch man.

[@Marmosetian]

Jesus. Australians have the biggest balls. Well done!

[@richardralston6053]

Actually he is originally South African ;)

[@andrewbrowncow7553]

Damn that was a monster? Congrats

[@rogermijares]

nicely done, mate

[@mickyg02]

Great Catch well done

[@Michael-fl7vt]

I live in right next to Coffs Harbour

[@jordanvoglsinger280]

I live in Coffs Harbour

[@BumfightkrewAmerica]

I was having a bad day This video enlightened it a little

[@SpecialVeloce]

brave catch in a kanoo.

[@tiller400k]

There shall be no swearing, "OH FUCK"

[@ArcticEwi]

What a catch! & release :D

[@samyoo1678]

Good on you for letting him go. True champ!

[@TheVinylBeatles]

Catch and release. Yeah !!! that´s the way mate ! CONGS

[@rodbro1]

Great fishing!

[@JohnPageContraband]

nice

[@alright1640]

Im your friend's Wojciech's son Luca

[@jrboost2395]

Is my phone tapped wtf

[@Dunebuggy2012]

Excellent! Well done!

[@inuendo0003]

Still no words mate]

[@kylemurphy3412]

6:02 THAT FISH HAS PRETTIER EYES THAN ANYONE IVE EVER MET WTF

[@chrisfr2358]

Kyle Murphy its a marlin, every part of em is beautiful

[@SCWrealtyadvisors]

Wow, had to have been a thrill to be towed by him!

[@juliensteingens3952]

Dude good job

[@Seanvdwalt]

Lekka man Tommy.

[@daviddanforthfl]

Awesome

[@jrboost2395]

Put camera under water smartie

[@randomguy8608]

This is my dentist

[@eesch28]

So cool!

[@jrboost2395]

I’m just fucking witcha lolllll good ass fishing mate

[@jaientenduunevoix726]

6:01 yo dawg im gonna let you go but first LET ME TAKE A SELFIE

[@austinwerley]

Legend

[@hyeonkim441]

👍👍👍

[@TackleRatter]

Sensational!

[@Henrique-px3cb]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@kingsknight1980]

badass

[@joeblack729]

I am sure marlin has died afterwards

[@mikewinne549]

how in the fuck do you get a damn Marlin that's impossible Wtf

[@gordonlam7685]

All this video achieves, is increase fishing kayak sales. lol Has BCF and Anaconda given you Platinum status yet?? haha

[@sampsonnite1430]

In order not to be speared when the Marlin gets to your kayak, you have to fight him to exhaustion, which is deadly to a Marlin. That was one of the most exhausted Marlin's I have seen boat side. You should be ashamed for killing a beautiful game fish for the sake of being noticed. Just because you think he swam away doesn't mean he did. That makes an easy meal for a shark.

[@thefruithunter2672]

there's a reason it's called a game fish. because it's a fish caught for sport.

[@jordanvoglsinger280]

+the fruit hunter lol, he didn't mean to catch it, plus it's an awesome experience catching such a magnificent game fish on a kayak

[@daltonv5206]

shark lives matter too you fishist

[@jenskleber9705]

Sampson Nite you're absolutely right. That stupid action was deadly for the marlin and I've got the feeling the fishermen knew about it....

[@beto916scm]

Super cool video. Well done dude!

[@isizinyo]

Thanks mate. I appreciate the kind words

[@kadunkachunk]

Awesome

[@TackleRatter]

Sensational!