idiot kayak fisherman caught offshore in a thunderstorm (near death experience)

A great example of what not to do when kayak fishing. I got caught in a thunderstorm, miles from shore. Please learn from my near death experience, don't be an idiot.

[@stgeorgethepurist8311]

that's a "near scary experience" at best

[@yeahtbh.161]

he said "near death" not near scary....

[@Ronbob59]

Thank you for sharing your experience. Takes a big man to admit to the world his mistakes and to put them out to make sure other people don’t do the same thing. You are quite a guy. Hats off to you and thank you.

[@robertDK3]

where was the near death

[@katesmiles4208]

It was funny watching the storm sneaking up behind you as you were looking and dealing with what was infront. It became a bit like watching a scary movie and wanting to yell out turn around, ITS BEHIND YOU!!! im very glad you are ok 👍❤. Thank you for sharing.

[@IslandLifeFishing]

Found your channel on RKJ Fishing! So glad you’re ok. This was a crazy video. Thanks for sharing because many Fishermen can learn from this. Well done 👍🏼

[@marxfishing]

Thanks. Just had a quick flip through your channel. I LOVE Florida and particularly the keys, I kinda think of it as my spiritual home. Looking forward to checking out your videos.

[@tritonruns11]

I was struck by lightning 22 years ago while bass fishing. Left me with a permanent irregular heartbeat. Lucky to still be here.

[@SPak-rt2gb]

Your instinct was talking to you several times but you weren't listening

[@marxfishing]

So True.

[@user-bh4un3vg7z]

I'm an avid kayaker. I used to be a kayak fisherman. I think we've all put ourselves in not so sensible situations at some point.I know for sure I have done so. Glad your okay.

[@KangsFishing]

Glad you’re ok. I once had a lightening strike hit a tree I was parked next to. Thought I popped my eardrums it was that loud. Always gotta be careful. Good video!

[@marxfishing]

Thanks. Yeah, it's crazy loud.

[@MauricioLopez-xb7oe]

this is where a waterproof VHF radio would have come in perfectly

[@Ken-fisho]

Hey Mark glad to see you still with us we can laugh now after the fact just one of those experiences you'll remember and think twice next time but we still have to live life to the fullest and a good story to tell the grandchildren did u buy a lotto ticket haha....

[@marxfishing]

Thanks Ken. I really should have known better in the first place, but I sure won't forget this anytime soon.

[@contaminatedfreshair3286]

Thor needs to chill TF out, damn

[@findingjoe]

Wow you crazy sob, glad you're ok that's the main thing. The fishing addiction is real can cloud the judgement sometimes. On a better note stunning footage with the drone.

[@marxfishing]

Thanks. I grew up with that weather, but 20 years in Australia has allowed me to forget how bad it can get, so quickly.

[@louism9790]

I knew i would run out of gas if i took my car to go fishing and i did it. I went fishing and ran it out of gas, with no plan on how to get home. Well worth it, I probably got skunked don’t even remember.

[@trishschofield7808]

Appreciate you sharing this as I’m a new kayaker and I look for all info that could help. Thanks again 👏

[@PJPantelis]

Holy shit mark haha. I was very tense watching this. Glad you’re okay!!

[@marxfishing]

It was pretty wild. On the plus side, that was the most exercise I have gotten in 20 years.

[@RKJFishing]

That was freaky! I really want a kayak but I don't think I'd take it out that far regardless of the weather lol. Glad you're OK mate

[@marxfishing]

It was pretty wild. That was the farthest I have ever paddled from shore, and it was in the worst kayak I have ever used.

[@fishermansoffice]

I have thoughts of this situation for when I get a kayak. Looks very easy to get into trouble if not careful 👀.

[@marxfishing]

We don't have too many thunderstorms to contend with here, but the wind change can catch you out in Port Phillip. You can end up paddling in place, fighting the wind to get to shore.

[@fishermansoffice]

@@marxfishing Yeah I bet it could get hairy in that sutuation. Looking forward to experiencing the benefit of a yak tho for sure.

[@MurrayCrabbFishing]

Glad you are all good mate. I had anxiety watching this, I have a very similar vlog where I ended up in the drink in mid winter. Scary situation that I shared for the same reasons, prevent others doing it lol You clearly never saw it 🤣😂🤣

[@marxfishing]

Lol. No, I didn’t see that one! I mean, I almost died without ever catching a Murray Cod! That would have been sad.

[@MurrayCrabbFishing]

Marx Fishing well I don’t know why I bother. 😂🤣😂🤣 That fact slipped my mind, if you are going to continue this kind of stuff we best make sure you get up this summer and we get you into a cod 👌🏼

[@marxfishing]

Murray Crabb Fishing. For sure!

[@TheFishingMommy]

Great job editing it to really tell the story effectively. Be careful out there!

[@marxfishing]

Thanks.

[@avigobindlall7342]

Thanks for the upload 👍🏼

[@chriscolarusso652]

I just had a scary situation my self got swept out of outgoing tide in to the inlet. I was equipped with a trolling motor and mirage drive on a Hobie and was just staying still not going forward or backwards. Had to flag a boat down. If I had flipped I would have been done.

[@cliffw6031]

Thor wasn't happy mate. Luckily he was not looking for you that day. Don't be to hard on yourself either. We all have lacked good judgement from time to time. the best thing is.... I get to see another video from you. Keep well and remember, you have a free lesson to learn from. Thanks for sharing so we can learn too.

[@marxfishing]

Thanks Bud, yeah, it was a real mess. Thanks for watching, and for the support.

[@FishingAustralia_au]

hey mate ,,, your a young wiper in this, how long ago and where was it?,,,, great vid for loads of reasons,,, well done for posting it

[@marxfishing]

I shot this two weeks ago... I think you’re just amazed at how stupid I am at my age. :-)

[@FishingAustralia_au]

@@marxfishing ah aha aha aah you just look younger in this vid ,,, you must be home for a visit and summer holidays ,,,,,,,, tell your mum ill slap you on the back of the head when i see you too,,,,,,, travel safe mate

[@Chris4Bama]

Dude lost contact with the world via no cell service and he had a near death experience..... 😅

[@albertapikewalleye6833]

Glad your still here man.

[@Vincentdonnelly5158]

Glad you made it. Scary stuff.

[@marxfishing]

Yeh, it was pretty wild.

[@CaptApril123]

Choice of music is really good.

[@ShadyPlumber]

OH MY GI6D.....I ALMOST GOT RAINED ON......WHATEVER WILL I DO. Good god, getting gas at a sketchy gas station is more dangerous.

[@ReedysRigs]

lighting freak's the hell out me , brave man heading out in those condtions , glad your ok ... the things we do for video's lol what were you chasing?

[@marxfishing]

Yah, not brave, just not too bright. This was Lake Superior, I was chasing Smallmouth bass and Walleye, closer in, but was working my way out to the deeper water where they get trout up to 40lbs.

[@ReedysRigs]

@@marxfishing yea those trout are awesome .. are you far from Alsaka? that place is so good . would love to go catch those big salmon

[@marxfishing]

This is in Michigan, so all of Canada is between this place and Alaska. The clear, cold, water was a lot like Alaska. I have been to Alaska, it might be the most beautiful place on earth.

[@ReedysRigs]

@@marxfishing yea ive got go there some day

[@jono999s]

Live and learn. You did .glad you shared many people will learn .I just did

[@marxfishing]

Thanks Jono

[@FishingwithMarkiMark]

Glad you came out good my dude! damn mother nature you scary..

[@marxfishing]

Thanks. Yah, it was pretty intense.

[@jakethedog2934]

I am the universe. Everything in this universe is part of the universe

[@nolesy51]

Weather radar come to mind at all?

[@AnLe-oy1pq]

I don't see how this is a near death experience.

[@asmc4494]

Always follow your gut instinct.

[@user-hx2jq8zt6g]

"Near death experience" Dji : LESSSGOOOO

[@collieyak971]

Lucky mate, very lucky 🍀 Where was this? Thanks for sharing 👍

[@marxfishing]

Yah, just luck. It was in the USA, on Lake Superior, 3rd largest freshwater lake in the world, it’s like a freshwater ocean really.

[@collieyak971]

Marx Fishing oh righto, I thought it was in the US, I knew you were American but thought you were Aussie based?

[@marxfishing]

Yea, I live in Melbourne, was just back in the US visiting family.

[@spartt4360]

so where is the storm?

[@suhwateezea.214]

Thanks for sharing.

[@SUBSUB-jl6jk]

Mother Nature is one hell of a beast. Glad to see you’re okay mate

[@marxfishing]

Yah, totally at her mercy... Thanks mate.

[@GG-rj4oj]

Hopefully everyone that watches your vid learns something from your experience. Makes you wonder why somethings happen, time to reflect . Be safe Mark. Thanks for sharing, look forward to the next one.

[@marxfishing]

Thanks G G.

[@greg6162]

That’s not idiotic if you learned from it… that’s called earned experience IMO. I’m thinking of taking up kayaking and I’m looking for a Canadian that can meet me in the middle of Lake Ontario? Maybe a meet and greet, shake hands while we go back to our respective countries 🇺🇸 and 🇨🇦! I think it would make a good video or possibly series… I’m looking at getting a Hobie PA or an Old Town PDL

[@johnguth5376]

Glad it turned out ok!

[@tonycoles6253]

Wow that could of ended a lot worse for you lucky it was just the GoPro and not yourself Mark but as you said lessons learned and I believe that someone will benefit from watching this well done but next time how about catching a flatty lol

[@marxfishing]

Lessons learned for sure! Back to catching flathead it is.

[@cpamacjd]

Can you provide a location?

[@marxfishing]

Big Bay, Michigan

[@cpamacjd]

@@marxfishing thank you!

[@darrencookfishing7961]

Aren't you the guy who cooked a curry on a naked flame next to a fuel tank?/?

[@marxfishing]

I have never been known for my intelligence. :-)

[@darrencookfishing7961]

And for my next trick.........

[@darrencookfishing7961]

@@marxfishing hopefully luck stays on your side. It's all thats keeping you alive. Cya

[@ayepop2436]

Yo dude I forgiven this dude but kinda annoyed, I was live baiting off the rocks with a balloon clear in sight next thing y’know i had to cut off around 100Metres of line because I Kayak went straight into it and I was so annoyed because it was new line as-well 300 metres now got around 200m left 🙂

[@dragginmedown]

Scary shit. We all fuck up. No ones perfect.

[@marxfishing]

Thanks. I seem to screw up more than others.

[@dragginmedown]

Marx Fishing nah people are full of shit. Some people hide it or never admit to making a mistake. The fact that you posted it says alot about your character. 👍 Have a good weekend mate

[@marxfishing]

@@dragginmedown Thanks bud.

[@dirtydogvideo]

clickbait.

[@anthonyschofield2493]

Dude, how filthy was your wife with you? I would’ve survived the lightning but not the wife

[@marxfishing]

I think she’s gotten use to it. My poor mother on the other hand, she was looking out at the front coming in and asking people to pray for me.

[@anthonyschofield2493]

Marx Fishing 😂😂😂

[@TokyoNightGirl-fk4cn]

💞Wow🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍💜

[@yeahtbh.161]

At no point did i see you close to death, the music is very over the top. clickbait video.

[@brittanybradford9239]

He's not dumb he's braver then the couch kayakers watching this calling him dumb. I'd cross the lake on a $100 sun dolphin

[@jonfisher9214]

A bit harsh to call yourself idiotic in this. You went fishing, stayed close to shore, when the weather got bad you headed back in. I usually do the same when a storm blows through. Just need to wait it out until you can get back out. A tarp for shelter and a stove for coffee would have made this an enjoyable experience.

[@zaroffy7993]

First

[@FishingAustralia_au]

ah aha ah you have to watch the video and comment on what in it to be first,,LOLOL,,, crack me up ,,,, who cares anyway,,,,, ill be 19th giggle giggle

[@FishingAustralia_au]

funny,,,,,,,, just did the calculation on when you commented, when the video went live and how long the video is ,,,,,,,, you tricker you

[@zaroffy7993]

@@FishingAustralia_au ???? Ok??

[@zaroffy7993]

@@FishingAustralia_au i wasn't talking to you bro your weird af😂

[@FishingAustralia_au]

@@zaroffy7993 not your bro or mate ,,,,, and yep i could be weird but the above tells a story,,,, point made

[@TheBelldiver]

So domesticated you should never leave your house. What you experience was nothing. Think about what your ancestors endured. Men aren't men today. And those that get in the slightest degree if hazard suffer from what if instead of reality. Deal smart in reality and you'd be surprised at how resourceful you really are..

[@marxfishing]

I'm not very resourceful, I'm not even sure I'm a man...

[@TheBelldiver]

@@marxfishing you got caught up in a bit of a rain and you faired well. The majority of men use to call that a fun outing but not today; they apoligize. Thank God I still call it fun or an adventure and to hell with the onlookers who live in WHATIFLAND. I'd call that video; "TESTING MY SKILLS" Storms and lightening happens and it's best to understand and be familiar with nature in its entirety so you aren't caught short. I've had my best kayaking experiences in storms and off shore in the middle of it. I'm damn sure not going to degrade myself or call my timing stupid. Before modern boats all personal boats and fishing boats were far less safe than a modern kayak and men fished or used the waters; rain or shine.

[@erikkkkkkk914]

near death? wat