Persistence Pays Off - Living From The Ocean - Offshore Kayak Fishing

Great to get back into the ocean and catch a good fish to cook... eventually😅
Lots of new boat stuff and the odd Sailing trip with family happening but it was good to get back to my roots with a OG Kayak trip.
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[@paulgarcia1147]

What is so great about this guy is the simplicity. A great kayak, bait pole, 2 fishing poles, a water bottle, fish finder and basic safety gear. You watch other kayak channels and their kayak looks like it barely floats with all the coolers, poles, electronics, etc…

[@jdubruyn]

The moment when you like a video even before watching🤣😎

[@neumanneuvers7400]

U already know!

[@Rimpreza]

Yup! 🤣

[@ontic2354]

It’s a small club who I like before watching, or even click on and like with the knowledge I don’t have the time to watch-like some of the missed livestreams, but Rod is in that club.

[@derfdels]

I can relate..lol

[@SunshineHB]

Same!!!

[@Ragnag]

Go to the Chiropractor Rod! I promise it is fantastic to get the sciatic nerve to release, and go back to feeling normal. Spinal alignment is key to little to no pain as you age.

[@wadeflores6978]

Been sick for the last 4 days, thanks for brightening my day Rod. Really means a lot.

[@rokkitkit]

Cheers for watching mate, hope you’re on the mend 👍

[@Ianbond21]

Love the old-school kayak vids, Rod!

[@kwikest]

i wish we could watch you cook the snapper for dinner. those videos are so great, watching you catch the fish then take it home and make it for the family.

[@raginube]

Loved the video as usual. I have multiple things wrong with my back. After fusion surgery for a disintegrated disc I did everything the doctors said to no avail. But what really saved me was riding a bicycle. Within 2 weeks I was 75 percent to normal. Ride a bike and thank me later.

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks mate, yes I can see how that would help. Funny thing was I actually felt much better after the paddle on the kayak that day too. Might see if it helps👌

[@aranha9365]

​@@rokkitkit Kayaking really engages your core muscles, what can pull your (vertebrae) joints back to its right place. Drink heaps of water also helps, as your discs are sponges made of 90% water ;)

[@jonmark1347]

What a stonker of a snap!!! Well done all the hrs was worth wile !! Beautiful fish love your work. Mad feed for the family!!🤙

[@blackflag_fishing]

I’m glad you still kayak once and then. That is what brought me here originally years ago and it still excites me when I see a new video.

[@gossen247]

This is what I most really like on your videos the kayak fishing 🎣

[@Sammy_Best]

Cracking Snapper Rod, you worked hard for it, good work.

[@SpaceCadet4Jesus]

Rod (snaps open the knife): Sorry...buddy. Fish: Oh..no problem mate.

[@owenphillips9166]

Great vid, as usual Rod. With the sciatica, unless it fixes itself, best get a scan and see a specialist doctor. I slipped a disc 30 years ago and it cost me nearly a year getting it fixed. Wish I'd done more to see a specialist sooner. Happy healing and tight lines matey!

[@ruler_grundy]

Same with me. 2 slipped discs. Accupuncture was a lifesaver and fixes the pain quick. But it always reoccurs every 6 months.

[@beachjunkies2378]

Yes I didn't listen to my back and I've been in the bed since late June I'm just now starting to get around with a back brace and a walker it really sucks not good enough to make it to the doctor yet.

[@cakesnipher7024]

Yay, perfect timing indeed.

[@colinwhiting5410]

Yep Persistence does pay off ,good days fishing topped off with a nice Snapper, Best I have caught in SA at the Cape was 1.125mt 15.8 kg in 1988 along time ago.Catch you on the next one. Cheers Wombat 🐾🎣👍👍🦈🛶

[@pepperspray7386]

in the beginning of the video from 35-44 seconds on a loop with lofi on. magical

[@jaredknapp8886]

Thank you Rod, for your continued endeavors - you're a legend, mate.

[@twinbee13monsterhunter]

I've had lower back pain for many years. Reverse hyper machine and strengthening my core has finally cured my lower back pain. I highly recommend you get a reverse hyper machine. Plenty of videos on KZbin about using the reverse hyper machine for lower back pain.

[@tywarr01]

I know they weren't worth your money, but I sure do miss the troll cams

[@saiky9193]

Gotta love all off your videos man! Watching from Japan!

[@CanadianSledDog]

I'm moving to Nova Scotia and I've absolutely got to learn how to fish like this.

[@TwoSeasFishingandAdventures]

Also hope your pain eases up, believe or not core stomach exercises is what helps me a lot.

[@TsoiIzAlive]

Perfect Video for my morning coffee, thank you for producing continously🙏🏻

[@georgedrager-bluewaterdreamer]

Ah kingly reef is where I learned to spearfish after high school when I was 12 Good to see it still producing fish nice video mate as usual great relaxing style

[@vxphan2601]

That is a nice and tasty snapper, Rod. Congratulations

[@rodgeorge7244]

Beautiful Snapper Rod I'll bet the family will be happy to chow down on that beast

[@91Bronco]

Always a fun watch! Thanks Rod

[@adamcarroll8356]

Great vid Rod 👍 Sciatica can come from an old injury My wife had it that bad they did a 4” cut along her spine & shaved her spine , up walking that day with no pain since 🤙🏼

[@debramage739]

Nice fish Rod, yummy eating.

[@KandFproductions]

I’ve gone through the same sort of injury. It can really be disheartening and puts a damper of doing anything at full speed. Understand the pain you’re going through, mine was improved through surgery. If things continue don’t be afraid to seek medical attention, my quality of life has greatly increased! Wishing you the best, thanks for the vids Rod!

[@MADFISHINREELS]

Love the kayak vids!!!

[@codyhenson3373]

Perfect timing

[@agentorange3117]

Love the uploads, hope ur back gets right asap, can't wait for the weather to warm up little more so I can take the yak out for a paddle and drop a line, cheers from tassie 🍻

[@scottyp573]

Been watching for quite a long time , now I’ve moved from Zimbabwe to Brisbane I might finally get to do some of what you do .

[@yassinebibi8045]

Cant wait for the new boat !

[@rokkitkit]

Me either 😁

[@bloodyhell574]

I love your kayak videos. That's what made me subscribe in the first place. Much love brother

[@uberitup84]

Just sat down to eat dinner, what perfect video to watch!

[@avonleadevelopmentcompanys3225]

Love your work ROD, your the best.

[@TheHugsvilleHorror]

I miss your kayak videos. Chase the views but don't forget the kayakers that love your work!

[@entername5706]

Persistence pays off 💪🏻

[@easter543]

You should take your sailboat to those islands.

[@rokkitkit]

Eventually 👍

[@alivia4907]

I've been suffering with sciatica for years now too. The best thing that helps me is stretching. Idk why but it's crazy how much it helps me. Great video as usual

[@isaiah8076]

This is my favorite channel. Hope your back heals up!

[@AdvenTourAus]

Simple hot water bottle sometimes does trick to relax nerves, Rock on mate

[@robertbailey2342]

Nice fish!!

[@the1truth420]

People I love and support on KZbin , even if I don't have time I put the video on. Mute it, give a thumbs up, make a comment and go to bed. Support your favorite people...we all need hand in this. Sciatic pain is rough. I got in a car accident in my first car at 19 totalled it. Since then I have had Sciatic issues, pot helps. You can make can also make an olive oil/pot/tumeric/cinnamon Frankincense/myrrh oil concoction which is a topical healing oil ...massage it in and boom. In 5 mins you are much much better, it can alleviate the pain all together. Anti-inflammatories is the name of the game.

[@rokkitkit]

Haha, thanks for the support mate🤙

[@strykers_inc140]

Great video Rod! Was hoping to see the cook part. Those snapper are beautiful!

[@kunam4794]

wooahh thats a big fish !

[@JasonMcCann841]

Deadly fish. Enjoy every bit of it, you earned it!

[@MegaWarrior8]

Been dealing with sciatica for years now myself. Mine stems from a herniated disc in my back and I get recurring episodes every now and then. If yours persists then you should look into seeing a specialist sooner rather than later to see if there is an underlying issue causing the nerve pain. Trust me, I wish I had seen a doctor about it sooner but I waited until I had a really bad episode that required an ER trip

[@mikeu5380]

You might try doing MacKenzie Exercises.

[@josephjonathan5445]

Oh yeah back in the yak!

[@jaar8320]

some great catches there Rod, nice job releasing that beautiful Maori cod as well. better safe than sorry when fisheries goes through your stuff at the ramp haha. Btw I'd try some of those pomfrets, they make great bait cheers 👌👌

[@naturehigPH]

I love your videos, i wish i have a kayak like yours, watching here from the Philippines

[@opty1651]

Woohoo!

[@themusclebus]

Best part of the weekend!

[@clinteastwood5718]

We got out pretty early this morning in the Monterey Bay area for some fishing, there was bait everywhere (Jack smelt), and we caught quite a bit of good bait and some good eating calico cod but the overall fishing was very slow. I saw some big Ling cod caught and heard over the radio a few large halibut were caught but we only ended up catching enough smaller calico cod for a good taco dinner

[@fishmanfishman6511]

Enjoyed this video. Always exciting to see hook ups regardless of the species!

[@BushCubsAdventures]

Awesome stuff mad dog! Yewww🏝🎣👏

[@michaelmcmeekan5150]

My man, I had the same pain and I herniated my L5 S1 vertebrae. Get yourself checked out! Love your stuff, keep it up!!

[@kennethlessman7755]

Dude you always know how to put a smile on my face keep it up 👍🏼

[@manueldinoris843]

Wow what an awesome catch in the end buddy, would love to see how u bait up the yellowtails on those hooks you use Rod, thanks for keeping us entertained 👍

[@Arbyofuchprawnage]

Good fish Rod, that is a chunker and Im sure it will be delicious. Nice to see some yak vids again.

[@margueritemitchell1829]

Hello from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦👋👍♥️🌲🌲🧘‍♀️🌲🌲☕😉🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Sorry to hear of your sciatica...I had difficulty with it after a MVA..(1993)...tried everything. Things that seemed to work for me ..yoga, acupuncture massage, stretching. Still visits me occasionally to remind me I'm alive but gets pretty tedious.😉

[@newto4361]

Have sciatic like condition myself,best to have it properly diagnosed asap,there are delays in having operations if necessary,check possible aggravating factors like lifting heavy objects,plus there are certain exercises to relieve etc,cheers.

[@pauloliver1842]

your a good man and a good fisherman

[@mountainman6125]

Trigger point injections can help depending on your issues. It got me by for a time when I was in my 40's.

[@nottys1]

Happy Fathers Day you bloody legend🍻🍻🍻

[@jlush444]

Nice Fish Rod.👌👌👌

[@TK_IX]

love your videos mate! might not always catch them on the day they come out, but never miss one :)

[@Jonizoda]

what a beautiful and adventures video bro!!

[@ccmusic2249]

Nice one, Rod!

[@andrewpolzin8489]

Beautiful snapper Rod.

[@grouchyoldprepper8184]

Sorry to hear about your sciatica. As was said elsewhere, seeing a specialist might be a good idea. BTW, that snapper was big enough that you could have just let it tow you back to shore. How's that for a "fish story"?

[@Here4ucantbe]

Nice fish Rod!! Good to see you back!! XOXOX

[@SILSKY]

Rod, I have a tip for your back pain. Lay flat on your back and lift your knees where your thighs are at a 45 degree angle to your torso and your feet are off the surface below you. Place the palms of your hands on the tops of your thighs where they bend at your hips. Push down and hold. You will feel your lower back stretch. Do this in the mornings before getting up and any other time you have pain. This stretch has helped me tremendously. ...Also when you are doing this stretch slightly rotate your hips side to side. I have found that to help as well.

[@ivobabarovic8848]

Good advice. Basically any exercise that strengthens muscles around the lower spine. That keeps those disks where they belong. I bet 99% of people with sciatica lack muscles in that area. Consequence of modern life. MR pictures show this perfectly. As you move from upper region of spine to lower, tissue gets whiter an whiter (fat). It should be dark(muscles). Cheers

[@BRZZ-xw4hd]

nice job great vid.i hope yr back gets better soon ...peace out

[@sueclemente4030]

Sorry for your pain,best wishes for your recovery ,but it's generally a long time,your fit it maybe easier,great vids as usual ❤️ to your young family, and get some shoes 😜 hehe

[@col2959]

Normally you’d let him go? Best fish I’ve seen you ever catch.

[@rokkitkit]

Haha, I often let the big snapper go. But not the last two😅

[@darrelwhetter9185]

Great video very interesting to watch 🎣😎👍🏻🇬🇧

[@stevedittman4536]

Hey Rod!! You got to make your way to Florida right now the Mullet Run is going off on the East Coast and we are crushing the tarpon chasing the mullet schools! You want to give that kayak of yours a good ride latching into 100 lb Plus Tarpon will do it. I'm still waiting for my payoff for my persistence as I have gone all summer long without a keeper fish to bring home for dinner

[@tomdenko3905]

Awesome vid Rod!

[@preztrigger]

clutch hook up Rod, enjoy the catch

[@PREPFORIT]

13:51 🎵🎵 baby shark doo doo doo doo doo doo🎵🎵

[@jamesireland9188]

Another cool video always enjoy the content never disappointed. Have a goodnight and stay safe Jimmy from North Attleboro Massachusetts

[@TwoSeasFishingandAdventures]

Man absolutely love the video beautiful snapper, what size braid and leader are you running on that just curious as I do a bit of snapper fishing.

[@jeremyjenks]

Oh yeah !!!! All day

[@tatertott2390]

Uuuuuhhhhhhh that shark was quite exciting!!!

[@mikeu5380]

Thanks for the video. As for sciatica, try McKenzie Exercises. They really worked for me (70 yr old+), and I do them for "maintenance," as well.

[@SinCityRaider81]

I had Sciatica and it sucks. I had to go to a chiropractor for a few months and it went away. I hope you get better Rod. Cheers from Navajo Nation.

[@GIBBO4182]

I personally think you’re crazy going in that water in a kayak, but I’ll gladly enjoy watching you do it!

[@jayvto5992]

Had those issues with my back before. Went to the gym and they have these pull down machines that will stretch your spine and that fix my back. That's the only time I use the gym to fix or stretch my spine.

[@aricarr247]

Another quality vid rod. Love to see u come to the northern rivers and fish around ballina évans head,

[@SpanishSpearo]

Hello from the UK! Great video Rod, that snapper will make a delicious meal for the family. Best thing I can advice for the sciatica is regular exercise you, will be amazed at the difference.

[@OrangePopOtter]

Congrats on the sciatica nerve pain! i love eating donuts and watching you fish

[@Matt_Zeigler]

Sciaticas been hitting me hard the past few days as well. Hope for a speedy recovery for you!

[@chrissharkeyai]

Would love to see the COOK portion!

[@toddbronson1550]

Get an inversion table and use it 15 minutes a day. It will help your back problem.

[@rynoyak]

Sorry about the sciatic pains: I got these from a combo of 1) playing amateur football ⚽️ & 2) sitting a ton for my doctoral work. The 2-3 year result was a lot of stretches (recommended from sports physios) and laying on my back with legs up on the ottoman… I didn’t change my routine of football but the end/graduation of doctorate at least ended. I sit a lot lot less in the past 4 years after my schooling ended. So with all that said, have you been seated a lot recently? (Yes, as a 37-40 year old during the sciatic pains, I realize I also dealt with aging issues physically.)

[@smittysmitty4681]

Freeze a bottle of water and roll it under your foot/arch of the foot thats step #1 then your on the right track with stretching cavs,hams 👍

[@eagle8505]

Happy Friday. Hope the sciatica doesn't last long