I lost my job So I'm Going Fishing - Unstoppable Cobia!

Chasing big cobia is never easy... Some fish are just too big and don't wont to play ball, that's when the gear gets put to the test and things go pop! Cobia always put up a good fight and will take you to the nearest structure any chance they get so it always makes for exciting fishing. I guess I have to "thank" my old workplace for this trip too, never thought I'd be at he age that getting replaced by a younger cheeper version of myself would be on the cards but this week it finally happened to me too! Looking forward to new challenges ahead and lots more fishing to come. Cheers Rod
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Some of the gear I use:
Stealth Profisha 475 Kayak
GoPro Hero 5 Black
GoPro Hero 3+ Silver
Waterwolf 1.0 Troll camera
NRS Zen PFD
Ultra Trek 2 PFD
Lowrance Elite 5Ti Sounder / Combo
Penn Spinfisher V 4500, Mulit-Colour 30lbs braid, Uglystik 4-8kg Platinum rod.
Penn Slammer III 5500, 30lbs Spiderwire Blue Camo braid, 40lbs fluro leader and an Ocean Assassin Archipelago rod.
Penn Fathom 30 2 speed Lever Drag, 50lbs Spiderwire Code Red braid, Uglystik Gx2 10-15kg rod.
Penn Torque 30 Stardrag, 50lbs Spiderwire Code Red braid, Penn Powercurve Reload 15-20kg rod.
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Ugly Stik - shakespeare.com.au
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Lockrack Australia - lockrack.com.au
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[@markkusler3604]

You have THE BEST ATTITUDE of anyone I watch on KZbin. You are a very happy go lucky kind of guy, and always have a ready smile and laugh. You lost your job and instead of being devastated, you saw it as an opportunity to get more fishing in! You put a hook through your finger and after pulling it out said: "Well, not much to do but laugh." You're a talented video maker, editor, and fisherman. You truly love what you do and you have a zest for life, I enjoy watching you.

[@JM-oi8pt]

Mark great insight. This is why I watch RoKKiT as well. Found his channel two weeks ago and in my spare time just fill up my happy bucket through his adventures.

[@syahmihasnah3110]

Me too.

[@deadpixelz]

Mark Kusler I couldn’t agree more, Rod is an extremely likeable guy. 👍🏻🎣🎣🇦🇺

[@mikeu5380]

@@deadpixelz And he has a perfect name, too!

[@salstrazzeri210]

this channel deserves 10 M subs at least calming and entertaining

[@tesskaiser2190]

You know the saying Rod one door closed opening another window. You cant be replaced. I've never seen a person handle adversity with such grace. This is your time to shine. I have severe PTSD and anxiety. Your show calms me and brings me to a different level. Thank you for being you! No fear!

[@SB.415]

You're secretly happy about the job loss I know it. Capitalise on this free time and pump out vids

[@rokkitkit]

I am happier waking up and not having to go to the old job thats for sure.

[@fishhunt9874]

@@rokkitkit I know this is 3yrs old but if you do not mind my asking, what was your occupation? What did it go to after this and if it is different, what are you doing now. I have been permanently unemployed since 2018. Retired public servant

[@danjensen8184]

Can't say enough good things about you and your vids! You're an inspiration on the water and for who YOU ARE! Keep up the great work and thank you!

[@zforzone]

You’re doing a great service right now w/ your positivity and attitude. I’m in a similar situation w/ my employment for obvious reasons. Stuck in doors because of the quarantine and I’ve been binge watching all your videos. Well wishes from California mate.

[@filibertobarrera3839]

I was at 21 bucks an HR,here in the valley that's dang good was there for 12 years.They hired this guy from Mexico After I finished training him and showing him my years of aquired experience,I was replaced by a guy that they were going to pay minimum wage.Yep me and my family struggled for years.

[@3-daughter-dad]

This is a guy with real heart and passion. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@diana3599]

impressive the multiple camera angles! I know I am catching this video years after the fact, but too bad for your former employer having to make such decisions. Cheaper, less experienced employees am sure bring all kinds of headaches for them. Is the bottom line and other forces make so that this is the decision they feel they have to make. I hope that as I catch up with your videos that I find that another employer has "snagged" you for the wealth of experience you bring to them (and their customers?)

[@stevepd1]

Your videos are about more than fishing. You are a blessing and inspiration to many. I too am in a tough situation. At this point, I just want to honor God and take care of my family. Your videos help me refocus and admire God's splendor. We also encourage each other. God bless and keep you and your family.

[@randomman6189]

Man i love ur positivity. Hope your channel grow big time and other opportunities as well. Cheers mate.

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks mate! yep we will hopefully get there. would be a dream to do youtube full-time.

[@dominic_a]

I just lost my job too! And I've been fishing almost every day 😁 now I'll have more time to try to make videos. Come back to Hawaii we'll fish together.

[@rokkitkit]

Mate I would love to get back there one day soon... Good luck with the fishing and the work stuff!

[@mavicsim6262]

It's a sign .... it's telling you something. Meantime while you fish... 1. You will be surprised what restaurants will pay for freshly caught fish ( KZbin Hawaii kayak fishing) . Income supplements ? If You never ask , you will never know . Go knock on some doors. 2. Fishing fans here . So videos as simple as how to reel in new lines to your reels will get some viewers and subscribers . Cause there many methods and different knots to do it . 3. For your future uploads . Tell viewers to subscribe !!!Not many people read descriptions

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks Mavic, all good points. I'll should start to ask for the sub, at first I was not wanting to push people but I guess there is nothing wrong with reminding people to hit the subscribe button. Will do some more vids on gear for sure. Unfortunately in OZ the rules are strictly no selling fish on the black market with big fines if you get caught, so may have to give that one a miss :)

[@mjandl7047]

I’m watching classic Rod vids. Totally awesome.

[@TheRealMrCods]

When life gives you lemons, go fishing :)

[@rokkitkit]

Done :)

[@ComeOutOfHerMyPeople]

and use the lemons as a little seasoning :D

[@Catch202]

Sorry to hear about the job Rod, sadly this is a fact of life we all need to deal with these days. Our entire IT department was wiped out from outsourcing, all my friends gone with the flick of a switch. Tough when offshore companies can offer costs of $25/hr vs $80/hr local labour. Keep your positive attitude, keep active, and good things will come your way mate, no doubt. Will be keeping my fingers crossed for good news in the near future.

[@rokkitkit]

Yea its pretty brutal when it happens, but what can you do... take the pay out and move on i guess. Better things to come for sure!

[@freeholdtacticalmed]

I hear ya Rod...I am packing to close the house and move aboard my sailboat in the Caribbean! Sometimes, stuff just happens and works out for the best.

[@ClearWaterJunky]

This intro aged so well Rod! Happy for you man.

[@Jake-hw9kp]

Hopefully everything played out okay after this? I'm guessing as your still making videos years later all is well. Love the channel!!

[@Bogdankuchurivskyy]

Prayers up to you and you fam. Keep your head up man, you'll find something! Keep up that great attitude brotha!

[@motorcycleadventuresperu5979]

Best attitude ever! It looks like you are celebrating hehe :P Your family is so lucky to have you!!!! and viceversa! Nothing works on a one way!

[@justjackfromsc]

Just happened upon your channel yesterday. Really like your videos. Thanks and God bless.

[@vsonic86]

Damn I love the title because i used to have a similar situation.

[@collieyak971]

Sorry to hear about the job mate, great attitude as always, it won't long before bigger and better things I am sure. 👍

[@collieyak971]

I forgot to mention, awesome vid! Great to watch you pull in the big fish on that Yak

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks mate, bigger and better for sure!

[@WhatAshitVid]

Congratz on 200k subs mate well deserved

[@chrissmithsonian4819]

Hello from Texas! Great vids..we fish differently here but I appreciate your efforts and techniques. Please tell us about your career path since this video was made? Wishing all the best and fish on!!

[@myoriginalmusic6739]

Dog looked like a ridge back nice

[@michaelsantinon8231]

Your in the top 10% when it comes down to all-round personally..your a great guy..

[@imgoingfishing1010]

cool more vids for us it will all work out in the end keep up the grate attitude.

[@EndlessWeekendlife]

Agreed

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks guys, all good! More vids for sure!

[@rodneylangton2271]

Good luck mate ,enjoyed watching the video 👍

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks mate!

[@frankram2303]

Cheaper employees are not always better ... quality and reliability and maturity is always as the forefront in life ... but things happen in life for the better hope your happier and healthier in life .

[@NeffUNGA]

Awsome to see some vids my man. Hope the job hunt goes well and hope your fam is doin good!

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks mate, yep all will be sorted soon.

[@richarda.valdes1197]

Been there done that ...best friend luck landing a big fish and a big ass new job. God bless

[@BIGROBAUSSIE]

The only time I have ever been sacked "thanks Johny Howard's Work Choices" turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to me. Onward and upward from here. You have about 1000 references on here alone. ;-)

[@rokkitkit]

Yep Im looking at it as a chance to rearrange things for the better for sure. Cheers mate

[@TheLureProject.]

Best of luck with the job hunting. Im sure something bigger and better will pop up.

[@rokkitkit]

Cheers mate, yep I'm sure it will all be good in the long run.

[@hermanolivier9894]

Sorry for job situation, lots of jobs going here in WA to cheaper places aswell. Great vid like always mate, keep it up!

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks mate, yea I get it from the company point of view, it makes sense on paper... but there should be value in loyalty and quality. Something that is not valued some places I guess.

[@PacoRamosKURRICANltd]

Cheer up! Sure you will find a new and better job soon. I love your "drone" footages 😉

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks mate, yep on the bigger and better things :)

[@christianknox9384]

Hopefully everything gets better and maybe actually start a fishing charter

[@rokkitkit]

Will be looking at something like that maybe... we will see

[@christianknox9384]

+RoKKiT KiT nice good luck

[@davesbackfishing3259]

keeps up the faith it will all work out, good luck.

[@HughJazzDong]

Maybe kayak tours or maybe guided fishing trips. There’s a place local here that tour people around the flats and islands. 45$ a pop and there’s usually 8-10 people

[@patrickcavanaghkilmartin]

Looking forward to seeing a lot more videos. Those Slimies would be a good sized fish over here. I hope you find employment before things get too tight.

[@rokkitkit]

Cheers mate, it will all work out for the better 100%. I have seen some great looking recipes with the slimies too... might have to do a bait catch and cook :)

[@HatimKFishing]

I lost My job too so I start my owen startup it's not eazy but hard work pay so wish you good luck and I hope that you will find the best balance betwen work and passion

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks mate! and good luck with you business.

[@johnpaullatoy8343]

Nicest guy on earth. 😊 Cheers from philippines! Promoting your channel also to my friends! Keep the positivity lit. 🔥

[@Lumpetaable]

Good luck you legend!!!

[@wildlife3933]

Nice one! Look at you now

[@plainsroamer405]

I know this is an old video. I've been laid off due to outsourcing before. You are still making vids. So I assume you made it through. I am excited to watch and see how you bounced back from that setback.

[@ImJasonFish]

That sucks man, hoping for the best for you and your family

[@rokkitkit]

Cheers Mate! All good, we will move on to better things.

[@beldensylvanusnair]

Gods got you bro

[@andrewvillanueva4222]

Nice cobia!!!! Love your videos!!!

[@CopiRightPlayer]

Know its been to years, but good to see your still holding strong :)

[@keyz9352]

What was that last fish he got?

[@nathanjmorel]

Enjoy the excuse to provide food for the family the old fashioned way. Did the braid rub on the kayak right before it snapped? I loved that first sabiki drop. Good haul.

[@rokkitkit]

Will do mate, yes after looking at the footage I think it may have clipped the foot peddle, then ping!

[@drewrosa5403]

Mate that sux sorry to here that What do you do as a job ? Love the vid tho

[@rokkitkit]

All good mate we will get a better job for sure. I am a Graphic Designer but do a little Product and video work too. Wold be cool to do more video work, will have to get on it. Thanks for always tuning in.

[@muhammadfaisal3082]

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[@jedhawkins373]

This guy is a legend!!

[@rokkitkit]

Haha, cheers mate

[@pejjam2255]

Great video. Sorry to hear your job lost. If you don't mind what was your job? Maybe I or someone else in here could help finding your next hopefully better job :)

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks Mate, I am a Graphic Designer but also do a little Product design and video work.

[@henrythomas8929]

'' nope hes dead, hes turned over and hes dead the slimey has tricked himself into being dead'' haha gold

[@rokkitkit]

Haha yep they give up easy sometimes :D

[@MaxFISH.]

great video mate. Sorry to hear you lost your job. just wondering what the beaches have been like lately after the sand pumping. the solid sand seems to have gone out a lot more by the looks of it.

[@rokkitkit]

All good mate, yes the sand is building up everywhere! there is bigger outer banks on most of the beaches but all the creeks mouths are closing up to! Not sure if they are helping or destroying the area...

[@MaxFISH.]

my thoughts exactly. you should hear my grandad talking about it! he hasn't been able to get a decent fish off the beach for the last two months.

[@geckogaming5977]

Hope you find a new better job

[@cwa1708]

Love the vids good luck with the job hunt

[@rokkitkit]

Cheers mate

[@Kevins_Camera]

Love you man. You Are my idol.

[@MrTatts64]

Is there a reason whu you dont tie that bait bucket off at the side of the boat so you can keep the nait that bit fresher??

[@wynandsmit7862]

The cause of your line braking happened at 12:16 it was your right foot peddle.

[@christopherhawkins2359]

Awesome 👏 Fish Fish fish !!!!

[@cuttlefishpie3731]

Should make oromo videos for local companies and definitely for stealth kayaks.

[@rokkitkit]

Definitely looking at this, need to get a nice bunch of vids together and export it more.

[@rokkitkit]

Explore not export :)

[@badboyer97419]

Good luck man !

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks mate!

[@cooperhammond2730]

I have SUBSCRIBE and liked a lot of your vids Cheers cooper

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks for the support mate!

[@emlynbudds8]

What type of job do you do Rod?

[@R1p3rGaming]

Aiyaiyai mate. Tough spot for a while buddy. Dont worry so much,first get things organized for your family and let the hunt begin. At the same time turn professional buddy. Get your vid out 3 to 4 times in a week. Turn this into a money making machine. You be on feet in no time Rod, stay Frosty my friend. God bless always.

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks Gerard, yea the wife and I are looking at it positively for sure. lots of ideas floating around this week will be some exciting life rearranging going on so should be interesting. All for the better though. I'll try to post more vids too, would be great to get the channel to a point that it was helping contribute a decent amount of money. Unfortunately it has to come second most of the time as its such a slow process to grow big enough to make it worth it... but I will get there :)

[@tydengr]

Enjoy time off - fishing. You will get back to work soon.

[@rokkitkit]

Will do mate, yep there is not escaping it unfortunately

[@blackbirdxx4613]

The dog looked like he wanted to piss on your boat

[@Horazzio]

Does anyone know what he did or what he did? I am sorry that I am watching the videos in chronological order but I cannot know about their work.

[@Jay-en7bw]

The head shakes looked like a big mulloway dont know if you get them where u are at

[@rokkitkit]

Definitely a possibility for sure. Some big Jew do hating around the same area.

[@Jay-en7bw]

RoKKiT KiT nice vids anyways mate love your content keep it up

[@ll00000000ll]

I thought fishing is your real job and you are doing good job.

[@rokkitkit]

Not quite my job yet, but hopefully soon if the channel keeps going well. Still got to put food on the table for the family 👍

[@ll00000000ll]

@@rokkitkit you really are a hardcore angler.

[@kevincollier384]

Great video man

[@justinpeto]

Love the vids especially the film style you use. What is it? It’s got s flat look to it.

[@rokkitkit]

Cheers, Yep I do some colour grading on all my vids.

[@JohnsFishTales]

Great catch, too bad that first one broke off.

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks mate, yep you can't win them all!

[@GrantArdern]

Nice video - can't but wonder happened to your skiff - still got that?

[@rokkitkit]

Yep still got it and waiting to do another trip 👍 just have to get some time.

[@GrantArdern]

RoKKiT KiT yep same problem I have....

[@hooha9588]

What was your old job?

[@daveevans8306]

When the slimeys want to play dead you need some sort of device to shock them with electricity. Ya Man

[@Coastal_Angler]

Fuck the job , I’m quitting my job and staring a tackle Store so no one can stop me from Fishing 😎😎

[@rokkitkit]

That's the stuff mate, I'm keen to make sure Im doing things I am interested in from here on.

[@Coastal_Angler]

RoKKiT KiT Doing what you like is more important than earning just the money .. I have no interest in the job right now I’m doing .. I want freedom I want to fish .. no matter what hurdles comes I’m ready to face bro .. All the best to you 👍🏻

[@lttldblj]

Keep it up bro!

[@davidkappes4990]

Have you Found work ROD? I am Praying for you.

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks David, yes I have found some part time thats fits the bill perfectly. All seems to be falling into place with hopefully more flexibility for fishing and family.

[@JT-fm4ye]

May already be a flooded market but is there many kayak fishing charters in GC? Might be worth checking out especially with your channel half the marketing is done

[@rokkitkit]

yes will look at this, even if it just one here and there for a while would be fun.

[@JT-fm4ye]

definitely mate! id make the trip to come paddle with you some time for sure A lot of people from what i have seen have made the move to yak fishing too not so much up here in fqld due the snapping logs but the fb pages down south are going off lately

[@seashurjewelry]

Nice!

[@sharktank3359]

That do tho is so cute

[@rokkitkit]

Was hoping you'd approve mate :)

[@Johnmarkoffline]

Well that sucks man but I know you will find I new one your good. Keep up the good work with videos and you will have 100k buy june 2018.

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks Mate, yea there is a few good colours coming up too so hopefully we can get to 100k as quick as possible.

[@rokkitkit]

Colabs not Colours :)

[@jasonlee6069]

what bait rig did u use?

[@rokkitkit]

I use Owner and Wasabi Sabiki rigs most of the time, size 8 hooks.

[@rawg6606]

Why not go full time on youtube?

[@cliftonshomeimprovements7971]

Is a Taylor like a pinfish

[@rokkitkit]

No, it’s what you might call Blue Fish👍

[@cliftonshomeimprovements7971]

I hope you guys are all right with all the fires and stuff that are going on

[@hatemsayed1784]

Hi . How you doing . Can i ask you where you live and make fishing??

[@simonlewis7956]

Looks like the southern end of the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

[@bikepacker9850]

Ironic.....

[@Sweaty-Guy_Orlando]

a shark haha

[@markyoung1025]

Hi fella, wishing you all the best from the UK, love watching your videos, most the time your baits are bigger than the fish we get here! I reckon Toni Heinzl is bang on, offering a guide service would be a great way to make a living, I know I will be in touch should the opportunity to visit your stunning waters ever come up for me. Truly hope you get something sorted, you seem like a great guy. Sending love and light to you and you fam.

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks for the support mate, yea will keep thinking about the guide thing. I have some work with the Stealth Kayaks distributor so good to be working on something I have interest.

[@syahmihasnah3110]

What was your Job?

[@rokkitkit]

Back then, graphic designer

[@zandyinc]

Watching in 2019, you’ve improved your vids so much and kept it real. Love it. Much props man

[@timo2905]

Agree. His angles are much better now but the talent was there. More catch n cook would be good. Great channel.

[@zandyinc]

@@timo2905 I love the catch and cook, family in the background is wholesome tho I understand keeping them private, nothing makes me hungrier than rok cooking and I don't even eat fish lol

[@rogerwilco6355]

Silver Shiny Lures! Barracuda :) lol

[@Andysfishing]

You guys will make it work. Looking forward to visiting you again some time.

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks Andy, yea we have some ideas cooking... your welcome down anytime mate!

[@jimbob9251]

@@rokkitkit have you and andy made a video yet? link?? would be a sick vid !!!

[@rogerwilco6355]

10/10 A +

[@rogerwilco6355]

10/10 A + :) lol woooo lol

[@spencerjames5271]

We need to make this channel blow up. My man deserves it!

[@Jake-hw9kp]

Its an amazing channel.

[@EndlessWeekendlife]

Feel your frustration, getting work can be a tough gig on the GC. Took me a year to land a permanent FT job, I'm a nurse with 10 yrs +. Some of the feedback I got from some interviews was poor on their behalf, essentially I did well but went to someone else cheaper, less experience and easier to tell what to do or someone already on the back burner for it. Scored a mint job now, but is an hour away sucks, loose so much time a week, M1 sucks too.. Lol.. , write a book here, hahaha. It always works out in the end is the point. Sweet video mate, looking forward to your new posts.

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks mate, yea it seems like all the jobs for my work (Graphic Design) are for juniors or people willing to work for peanuts... not a whole lot of options on the GC. But I have a few other options so its all good i guess. will be interesting to see where it all goes.

[@getfishinordietryin]

I just started watching your vids. It’s incredible and awe inspiring work!

[@clydekspish3747]

Your videos are one of the best.....Good luck to you bro....

[@AfricanSouthernCross]

I hate it when people walk up to you with their dog and expect you to simply love their dogs attention i.e licking and slobbering onto you....fing disgusting