Florida Bluewater Kayak Fishing - big fish bounty

[@carperblue]

That 2nd shark run😆. Mental, I enjoyed that. One day I will get to Florida or Panama

[@dizzyfish]

Thanks Garry - in terms of numbers and size of fish, in a short space of time, that Florida trip with Brian was difficult to beat. The Gulf stream comes in really close on that stretch of coast, meaning its a short paddle from the beach, and the big fish come in closer. Its also such a family friendly place to visit, and I was able to go out early in the morning and be back later in the morning without to much disruption. That big shark was awesome - I was reeling in a bonito as fast as I could, and the bull shark grabbed it - nothing I could do but hang on. The power was incredible, Brian was struggling to keep up with my kayak! We went inshore after that to try to avoid the sharks.

[@simonknox5580]

Nice action packed session Ian 👏👌

[@dizzyfish]

Thanks Simon, it was non-stop - my guide Brian deserves all the credit. He seriously knows his stuff. I guess like most fishing, its about being in the right place at the right time

[@Fishwish]

Nice montage. That water looks bumpy!

[@dizzyfish]

It wasn’t that bad Charlie... like I said to Brian “just like home!”... but I think the guy in the boat clearly thought the Englishman reeling in a shark on spinning gear was most definitely mad :-)

[@Fishwish]

@@dizzyfish well it made amusing viewing - was that a bull shark that wrecked you?

[@dizzyfish]

@@Fishwish yes, It was a biiiig bull shark... I was trying to reel in a bonito, and the shark had other ideas.

[@coolstorybro2838]

How far were you from the shore?

[@dizzyfish]

I reckon half a mile from the shore