Saved by US.Coast Guard! Every Jetski fisherman should see this!

If you fish from a Jetski or Sea Doo Fish Pro in my case, don't make these mistakes I've made. It can save your life!
It was really scary experience that I hope you guys never get to experience

[@johnleonardnc5418]

I'm retired Coast Guard (stationed in Mobile & NOLA, former oil rig diver/spear fisherman) and future Sea Doo Fish Pro owner! USCG is Semper Paratus-Always Ready for the call! Thanks for posting this lesson learned- always bring a radio and phone charger my friend!!

[@ThePonce7620]

Don't look so defeated man. You're still alive and you learned some important lessons you're able to share. No need to feel ashamed or embarrassed. Keep moving forward!

[@saltydad7123]

Brother, to come home alive, with a fish like that and a story that will live forever, you're one fortunate man! Very cool video!

[@mbnz0174]

As a fellow jetski fisherman, I only ever fish on the drift. Anchoring is just too much trouble/risk. I do anchor when diving, but if there's a problem, I can get in the water and probably sort it out. If you must anchor, the advice I've been given is never start the engine until all the rope has been retrieved.

[@voodoochild6741]

Good advice. Thanks for sharing

[@NoNopeAndNo]

Not many people would post this due to pride. Respect to you brother 👍

[@Myadventurefishing]

Glad you shared this. Very important lesson. I was offshore 15miles from Virginia Beach at a light tower catching huge Spades. Didn’t even noticed I was taking in water until I couldn’t start my ski. Was a scary feeling. With that lesson I now carry everything ….radio,flares, first aid kit, googles and a few knifes, usb battery. You never know what will happen but at least you will be ready.

[@inChuckFishing]

very true. learning from mistakes.

[@jessicamclean3813]

I'm curious, what did you do? What was causing you to take on water??

[@HN_DE]

@@jessicamclean3813 me too. Hope he answers

[@treeamigo8447]

This is why you install an extra battery, at least 1 bilge pump and double up on all the factory hose connections on the motor and haul before you ever think about going more than a couple miles out. That ocean is big an unforgiving. Be prepared

[@TheSilverCube86]

@@treeamigo8447 the old version of seadoo pro don't have that extra battery, the newer model have it. I always carry extra gas too just in case and always carry the safety equipment.

[@williamtsang2874]

One of the best videos ever. Awesome you made it back and great that you posted this. We all make little mistakes on the water and those little mistakes add up quickly. This is a successful fishing trip. Tons learned that you can share with others. Awesome job.

[@albertvasquez6207]

THEE most honest video I’ve seen on watercraft. So glad your ok. I was scared too!!! Giant fish wow 😯

[@inChuckFishing]

Thanks :)

[@steveo1kinevo]

Would the newer IDF system of helped in this situation?

[@inChuckFishing]

Mine is same iDF system as new trophy. Physical tangle wouldn't let it run reverse or forward unless the rope is removed.

[@floridamusician9219]

Thanks for sharing this precarious experience and your afterthoughts, not to mention an Awesome catch!

[@inChuckFishing]

Thank you for watching the video

[@aldo-228]

You are very lucky that you had any reception out there..thank God for our wonderful Coast Guard!

[@arboraction1474]

Had this happen twice. Not from my anchor line but from running over other loose line floating in the ocean. I always bring my mask, snorkel and fins, dive light, long needle nose pliers and a long sharp knife that can reach up through the grate and cut rope off the shaft. It’s worked, and on my way home safely. The dive light is a must to see what you’re doing.

[@Fixingthingz4u]

This makes me rethink a ski and go a boat lol good tips mate

[@Pilot545]

@@Fixingthingz4u Because a guy gets line wrapped up around his impeller…THAT makes you rethink a ski?? Lmao. Good luck with having zero issues with a boat. 😂😂😂😂

[@Fixingthingz4u]

@@Pilot545 it was a joke bro boats have there own issues lol

[@Pilot545]

@@Fixingthingz4u Haha. Was gonna say…anybody who would make that statement has never been on the water in anything. Lol. 👍🏼

[@jessicamclean3813]

Excellent tips. Somewhat new to fishing the ski, lots of experience in boats, but I'm always looking for ways to be prepared. Hadn't thought of the snorkel and fins, but I could see how those could come in really handy in this situation.

[@tex148th]

So glad you recorded your experience. Great fishing too ! "SEMPER PARATUS" ! The Guardsmen must go out, they don't always come back in . Glad it all worked out this time .

[@inChuckFishing]

thank you

[@ernk2830]

roger that.

[@horizonseekers24]

Glad you made it home safe. I bet the fish will taste even better now. Here is what I always take with me no matter where I am going : Have a checklist of MUST have items before every trip. 1- Fully charged Floating VHF (obviously won’t help if u leave it home) 2- high capacity battery bank pack for the phone. The one I have can be recharged by solar 3- Flairs and strobe light. If you are stuck out there at night it will be pretty hard to spot you if you are drifting 4- First aid kit 5- ALWAYS have a few extra bottles of water 6- Get a water towing service membership (SeaTow or BoatUS) install the app of the one u choose on you mobile. When you request a tow Either one of them will automatically send your coordinates to the tow operator. Very useful if drifting and no land in sight. Finally, why didn’t you tried the IDF for a second or two while pulling the rope? It spins the shaft the opposite way. I know if you got nervous this things one tends to forget. Just trying to make you aware if that ever happens again. As I said, glad you made it back safe. And wow a super nice fish. 🤟👍

[@inChuckFishing]

Yes I used to carry all that, Just been slacking off little and paying my due.. I will also add snorkeling gear to above. was meant to be quick 1 hour trip to near shore oil rig.. ended up 12 hour trip but...

[@stevequate1797]

Angels were with you my friend, always run your rope thru pvc to make it stiff around your body or sea doo, I tie a knot at the anchor point to boat about 1’-2’ from clamp that attaches to boat, then I slide a foam 6”-8” foam ball or float up to knot, then I slide cut sections(2’ sections with coupling glued to 1end not the other where I can snap them into a straight section) of 3/4”-1” pvc, put the sections together and tie to each end, the biggest rubber bungee strap I can buy. Bungee strap at each end allows for shock of pull and hv no more than 1’ of rope hanging out close to boat but hv several feet with knot s d another foam or ball float at each end of pvc, I run rope thru all the pvc and pull it apart when traveling but snaps together easily upon arrival tie or clamp off oil rig side push off with pvc pole I’ve already snapped together and clamp the other end to boat or sea doo. Once each end tied off you hv solid flexible pole keeps you from drifting back into oil well head only swings out but no free rope in water only at the rig end but nothing to suck into empeller or prop cause it’s tied off abs ball or foam float keep and bungee ususlly out of water then I unclamp from rig push off undo each section fold up pack in a eg crate abs off I go. Like a enclosed rope abs I snaps like the tent poles the rope holds all pvc in line all you hv to do connect them together

[@inChuckFishing]

sure want to see it in action. thanks for the tip

[@TandemAdventures]

Thank you for sharing... here's a list of what I always have on board my Fish Pro: floating handheld UHF radio (kept on my PFD), electronic flare, fully charged cellphone with fully charged battery pak, Garmin InReach, secondary floating handheld GPS (Garmin 86sc), telescoping paddle with hook, horn, whistle, second PFD (for unexpected guests), anchor. I know its easy to throw down advise, but I've been on and around boats my entire life. The way I see it, if you haven't been in a sticky situation on a boat, you don't boat much. There is also a saying when it comes to off shore sailing and system backups- if the one you have breaks, you have none. So therefore- one is none, two is one, three is better. Glad you made it home!

[@inChuckFishing]

Thanks for the tip.

[@chase4116]

Amen. Good list

[@j.thomas7128]

Lesson Learnt. Know what's near your intake and when you can't, then know how to clear it. Scary as can be. Good job keeping it together.

[@inChuckFishing]

Lesson learned!

[@reginaldthomas1038]

Buying my first Jet Ski when 2022 hit the market. Thanks for sharing your experience. As you said. "Thank God" You made It back home Safely

[@inChuckFishing]

Might want to order soon if you are after fish pro. So many ppl waited 3months+ to get one. Yeah jetski is fun. The best gift I've ever bought for myself.

[@jaymetz7306]

I will also be buying a 2022 Fish Pro. I hope they don't change the colors or at least keep the old ones because I love the blue and white!

[@72Moondoggy]

I appreciate you showing this video, most people show videos of everything going right but the truth is sometimes things don't go according to plan, We all need to know things sometimes go wrong and the things you did to get back home show the right things to do in a bad situation. Thanks

[@paulschmidt1247]

So happy the coast guard was there to help you, don’t be to hard on yourself my wife served in the coast guard and has some pretty crazy stories about stuff people have done intentionally and gotten themselves in trouble, what you did was an unfortunate accident.

[@vinu_s]

I know it feels bad, but this isn't a nightmare. You were reasonably closer to shore, you were able to call emergency services and the coast guard came. In many parts of the world, there isn't a coast guard to rescue in such situations. Glad you are safe.

[@davidschaum2625]

Most catastrophes start out as a series of small mistakes that lead up to the catastrophic event. Luckily you had enough power in your phone and were able to snag a signal and get out the 911 call in time. Imagine something as simple as fumbling your phone and accidentally dropping it overboard. Could have been a lot different. Great video, I've definitely learned from your experience, thanks for sharing!

[@VictorMMartin]

What port did you leave from? I live near Dauphin Island and have a Waverunner FX... Ping me next time you want to go.

[@inChuckFishing]

usually use fort morgan ramp

[@jig1056]

That is super scary I would’ve definitely shat my pants a few times 😬. While I hate the fact that this happened to you, I do appreciate you sharing your experience. I’ve rented jet skis over the years but mainly once or twice a year when on vacation in a pre-controlled environment. I just ordered a new Yamaha and I am in that phase where I am learning as much as I possibly can. Your experience is a definite eye-opener and he will help me to be more safe when I’m out on the water. Thank you again thank God you are safe

[@inChuckFishing]

Awsome! stay safe!

[@isaacpannell8957]

The fish pro has a regurgitation feature works Really well for these exact situations. Glade your safe buddy things happen

[@johannesvanhoek9080]

This video may save someones life , thanks for sharing and showing what can happen , TO ANYONE ! PS. Happy that your safe 👍

[@slixxster5118]

Not sure if you have it but I recommend you get yourself a EPRIB or a PLB or both and definitely a radio but as you mentioned you forgot your radio. That's one thing you don't forget, just like a wallet or cell phone. Glad you're ok and safe.

[@dougcharlotteclemens8401]

Glad you shared this experience, not everybody would admit having issues. I live and work in Mobile AL, I've ordered a new Fishpro, would like to meet up and do some fishing soon. DRC

[@williammyers9773]

So thankful you made it back!! Thank you for sharing your experience, and most definitely thank you GOD!

[@bnic304]

Your mishap caused me think about my anchor setup and access to tools, communication and med-kit. Thanks for sharing.

[@inChuckFishing]

Thanks for watching

[@yzf2006]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm really glad to see you made back safely thanks to the USCG, they are awesome! I normally fish in the Palm Beach, FL area where the Gulf Stream is super strong and close to shore. I never anchor, normally I just drift above reefs, wrecks or big slopes. Two of my biggest fears are 1) What happened to you and 2) My battery going flat on me. I always carry pretty much everything you could think of in terms of safety and my dearest of all is my PLB and VHF radio which are always attached to my vest.

[@inChuckFishing]

It all happen when you least expect. I became too comfortable fishing 2-3miles out and just been stupid not to bring those stuff you talked about. After the incident I don't go out without powerbank/vhf radio.

[@joshgandy7707]

@ Carlos Have you looked at the pocket size jump boxes? They pack a punch and will charge a battery really quick.

[@RTFA982]

@@joshgandy7707 what kind do you recommend ?

[@ta392srtchallenger5]

SO GLAD YOU ARE OKAY!! It's good to have a flare gun and they also make a flare that shoots 500 feet and deploys a flare parachute. Additionally it wouldn't hurt to buy some Orion Water Proof 30 minute road flares. You could always mount a marine antenna on your sea doo with a florescent orange flag at the top, you can find a water tight container and mount it to your sea doo and run the positive and negative to the battery. A full length marine antenna will have better range than a handheld. The majority of these radios have a red button called DSC, it's a panic button and in an emergency you push the button. When you buy the radio you register it with the coast guard. You supply them with all of your personal identifiable information, you also include family members and close friends, that information goes into their database, when you push the DSC/Distress button, that signal goes to the closest coast guard tracking station. Once received, it automatically displays on a PC in the tracking station as an emergency and all of your information along with GPS coordinates pop up on the screen.

[@inChuckFishing]

good tip!

[@carloscortes5570]

@@inChuckFishing buy it!! It's the best..you can also get an unit that is attached to your vest in case you fall into water and can't reach vessel

[@TheRealWinner1]

I'm a total land guppy, this was like a 20 min horror movie I couldn't take my eyes off. The oil rig scene was brief but terrifying for someone who NEVER goes in water other than the bath and an occasional visit to the 4' end of the pool 😅. So I think I understand while you were fishing, the catch was pulling you out further and your jetski wouldn't start for you to ride back home...? The lesson I learned, don't watch these videos with Chromecast on an 80" tv in the dark! It was like I was out there with you and I almost had a heart attack sitting in my familyroom. Thank God we made it brother 😭

[@OvayBrandao]

"Thank God WE made it bro" 😂😂😂 Your comment actually brightened up my day :))) Wow man, u really suffered out there. Actually it wasn't that desperate of a situation. Had he had a knife and if he was able to hold his breath for a decent amount of time he could've gotten under and cut the rope loose off his propeller 😅

[@teachingrounds]

I totally agree … this was like a freaking horror movie from one little thing to another. That horn sound in the background was perfect to set the mood that things were going to go poorly. 1) don’t fish with 1 ski 2) phone charger 3) radio 4) don’t unhook your self from your ski 5) don’t jump in the water ever 6) anchor after the motor is off and unanchor before you turn on your engine 7) taking off the rig hook is the very last thing you do before you drive away Am I missing something? Am I overly cautious?

[@patricktrexler7402]

Sorry that you had this nightmare experience. The first thing i did when I ordered my fishpro was order both a Flotable VHF Handheld and a EPRB. I wanted to be safe on all aspects!!

[@inChuckFishing]

yeap. I do have flotable radio. But I guess i paid for being little too careless. Thanks. I will look into EPRB

[@patricktrexler7402]

@@inChuckFishing The EPRB's are Pricey but are a great last resort if batteries are dead, service is non existent, and you have no other way to contact any authorities...

[@michaelrubino6055]

Hey once you started drifting from the rig did you think about hopping in the water and pushing the ski back to the rig?

[@inChuckFishing]

I assumed it won't be too hard to pull the rope out. By time I realized I am in deep trouble, I drifted too far.

[@michaelrubino6055]

@@inChuckFishing Gotcha.. Ive had engine trouble in the middle of a bay about a mile and a half from shore. I jumped in and pushed/pulled the ski the whole way back. Yamaha FX svho big ski too. Id imagine being that I was in the bay rather than ocean it was much easier for me but it definitely wasnt the glassiest of days. Glad it all worked out for you. Got me thinking I should carry more than a pocket knife with me.

[@Cookies205]

Absolutely wild! Thank you for sharing this important lesson

[@ghpjerry]

This is a great video for rookies & veterans alike. I've been riding Jet Ski's since late 80's on our 550 Stand Up's...law of jet propulsion, anything that can get sucked into grate intake...will. lol. I too learned this from experience & you get to a point where it's automatic you check 360 prior to starting engine, 2nd nature almost. Beautiful fish, glad you're ok & thank God for the USCG. There probably was some embarrassment on your end, but I'm sure those brave souls didn't give it a 2nd thought in that way. Could you imagine if it were one of the huge war ships that came to the rescue? haha Funny side story about that...I'm from Michigan & my folks had a place on the water in Fl., I had my Jet Ski down there & was running the Caloosahatchee River jumping the wakes from the huge boats & freighters...along comes a huge CG Cutter flying up to me scaring me half to death (I was 16/17), they proceeded to inform me of the no-wake rule between the bridges & they threatened to impound my vessel if they caught me doing it again. They saw my Michigan Registration & after I explained I was new to that area & the Condo where we lived & I launched from, which wasn't too far away, they understood but told me ignorance was no excuse...rightfully so. What a long ride back between those bridges at no wake speed when they're like miles apart. UGH!!

[@inChuckFishing]

I still don't understand what exactly is no wake speed? I just go about same speed as others.. like 7-8 mi/hour

[@inChuckFishing]

Oh and yeah I too check 360 before I start my engine too after this.

[@ghpjerry]

@@inChuckFishing "No Wake"...It's in Canals, Marina's, Harbors, Accesses, Inlets etc., or waterways between bridges. Maybe not all, but then & there it was illegal.

[@ghpjerry]

@@inChuckFishing Here's the important part of the definition: "...the captain observe the slowest-possible vessel speed to maintain steerage, but no greater than 5 MPH."

[@thatsurferg]

@@ghpjerry 5 knots ?

[@marvinywong]

Wow thanks for sharing your story. Really makes you think twice before doing anything out there, and make sure all safety equipment is onboard

[@johnsagapolu4920]

I am glad you are alright and thanks for sharing a great video. Live and learn. You will be more prepared next time.

[@what-it-do2855]

Wow ! I did the same thing last year on Lake Monroe in Indiana. I had my Seadoo idling and it sucked up my anchor rope. Had to idle back to my truck which was probably a few miles away. Alot of lessons learned my 1st year of owning a Ski. ! Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@inChuckFishing]

Yes learning alot about Jestski for sure. Not sure if I will buy again to fish on it. But hack of fun doing it lol

[@mikhail2400]

Mistakes like this, the ones where you know that if just one more thing had gone wrong you could have died, are where we learn our most valuable lessons. These lessons are hard learned and never forgotten. Glad to see he got out of this only losing a few hours. On the bright side he will be even more safety conscious in his future trips

[@inChuckFishing]

Thanks

[@79FatStrat]

So glad that turned out ok for you. Thank you for sharing this video. Wow! What a red snapper!

[@inChuckFishing]

Thanks for watching

[@approx2k]

Thank you for showing me what not to do, and i am really glad you are okay. Hope the fish tasted good

[@inChuckFishing]

Fish fed 6 people lol

[@Diuable]

THANK you for posting your near death experience as a lesson to would be jetski owners. should also make an item list for jetski'ers in case of emergency. ie: gps lifevest, radio, signal flare, and so on.

[@duanekennard3298]

I work on charter fishing boats here off Daytona Beach.Been doing it for decades.When the Captain repowered the boat he said I'm thinking about going with one large outbound instead of two this time.He asked my opinion. I said..."Always go with two.If something should happen to one..you always have one to get home with." He agreed and twice we have done just that.So yes..SAFETY ALWAYS COMES FIRST !

[@inChuckFishing]

so true.

[@18USC238]

It is 4-19-2024 have you gone out. It all good brother. You came home okay. Coast Guard is an awesome group of guys always standing by to help.

[@joeortiz30]

Thanks for sharing your experience, I just got the sea doo trophy and VHS radio and a satellite beacon just in case. I also had a bilge pump installed, I carry all the safety safety stuff and then some. Need to add snorkel kit, light and long needle nose.

[@justhavingfun0736]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I know it will help me and anyone that watches it.

[@jimbobakabrutus1230]

You are so lucky friend! God was truly on your side. You must be living right!

[@geoffreyyoste45]

I don’t have a JetSki but I do live in Mississippi and go out in Gulf to fish every once in a while so it got me hooked when I read the headline. No pun intended.

[@christianbenedict5136]

Great lesson learned for all thanks for sharing glad your safe

[@BullySportfishing]

Thanks for sharing your story. And thank God it all worked out. Glad the coast guard was able to help as well.

[@inChuckFishing]

yes so glad no harm was done on my side. thank GOD and CG

[@BullySportfishing]

@@inChuckFishing experts are just the folks that made mistakes and lived through it. You added a few more valuable tools to your tool bag and probably will help someone else from making the same

[@thewey]

Thanks very much for sharing this important Lesson.

[@kkutube1972]

Thank you for sharing. If were to happen again, would you be abto to cut the rope if you had a long cutting tool? Something, to practice in shallow water? Did the Coast Guard send or 911 send you a bill? Glad you got back safe.

[@inChuckFishing]

It took me good 30 minute in my garage to cut and clear all the heavy rope. I don't think I can cut them in water even with goggle and knife unless I flip jetski upside down and flip again after I finish. But again that will be last option. Also coastguard didn't charge anything. However, they would have sent commercial towing boat if it wasn't life threatening situation.

[@Btag92]

I had a very similar experience with the same blue anchor rope! I was near and inlet so the currents changed and i started to get pulled into the rock. When i started the jet to retrieve the anchor to get out of there it sucked up the tag end into the impeller. After drifting as far as I could, I was stuck anchored in the white wash of the waves hitting the jetty. I was eventually able to cut my anchor line after the coast guard got there, they gave me a rope to pull be away from the rocks but when they did that it pulled the ski over with me on it. Luckily I was about to flip it back over quickly after that it was then turned over to a tow boat service and towed back. For sure an experience I will never forget and one that I will try to never experience again. You can never be to careful or over prepared.

[@inChuckFishing]

so true. tiny little mistake could ruin your day/vacation/or even life

[@patricialewis9329]

Thank you for sharing. Learned some great tips! Soooglad you are OK!

[@WillInWestPalm]

Looks like you learned your lesson. If anyone ever takes a boat or jetski out, no matter how short the trip is going to be, you must take a charged radio and signal flares. You are lucky to be alive.

[@inChuckFishing]

Yes it was a hard learned lesson. Thanks for watching the video

[@Feral6-h3g]

Thanks for posting this had a good laugh and learned something.

[@Coach49217]

Did you have a tow tap installed? If not, and you didn't clamp the hose how did you keep water out of your engine?

[@ernk2830]

glad your ok, thanks for sharing as its a teaching aid, good job and thank god for the coast guard. Great fish btw.

[@inChuckFishing]

Thank you

[@mofomoco]

New to jetskis but could you pull a spark plug out to let the motor spin freely and then pull the rope out? I have heard some say this works...

[@inChuckFishing]

it's mechanically stuck. it's impossible unless you flip the seadoo and cut ropes.. well unless you have scuba gear..

[@georgehuerta1990]

Thank God you got back safely bro believe me that’s not your worst nightmare it’s not a great experience and could’ve been a lot worse so thank God you’re OK and you made it back to your family

[@Seadbkone]

Yea that sucks! I had a battery die and I was 70 miles offshore off the gulf coast luckily with some rigging I got my boat started. You always think your prepared but the ocean very unforgiving! Glad you made it back safely!

[@tanako98]

Understand you need an anchor can you do without one? Just fishing

[@inChuckFishing]

water current is just too strong without it

[@timmund1485]

Now that’s a hard fishing story to beat! Glad you lived to tell it!

[@inChuckFishing]

Thank you for watching video

[@vaughanscott7308]

Great vid I had to subscribe for all the trouble you went through 😀

[@inChuckFishing]

lol.. thanks for watching and subscribe

[@rafevelly7295]

We all learn from our mistake and be glad you're Ok. That Fish was a beauty

[@inChuckFishing]

Thanks

[@markJones38133]

Brother. That could have went a lot of different ways, so glad you made it out ok. I was on 2 different jet skis on the Mississippi River at 2 different times and both stop. 1. I was just making sure the jet ski run good before I took them to Pensacola FL and my dumb butt rode the ski to long and I ran out of gas. 2. The other time, I had just got another one of my skis from the mechanic and it stop on the river. Both time I jump off and swam to shore with the ski tied to my vest. The river currents was taken me father down from where my trailer and truck was. I get back to my truck and some else had put their jet ski on my trailer since it was still park on the ramp. I was so mad and tired.

[@Galaxiiee02]

Hey dauphin island! Im over this way in gulf shores area! Picking up a fishing rig tomorrow hopefully

[@powerserge2624]

Glad your ok buddy. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@inChuckFishing]

Thanks for watching

[@edwinmaldonado6005]

Glad you safe ..thanks for sharing this video

[@TheWildwoodPicker]

You're lucky your phone still had battery life... maybe it's time to invest in a small handheld marine radio. Glad to see you made it home safe too! Live and Learn!

[@subvertedworld]

The best part was seeing you know to thank God for a safe return.

[@inChuckFishing]

Amen

[@takeadeepbreath6053]

It’s the Coast Guards that saved him, not god!

[@subvertedworld]

@@takeadeepbreath6053 thank God things worked out so the coat guard was able to save him. Seek Jesus and maybe one day it will make sense. God enables everything. 🙌

[@christophermillett2273]

Thank you coast gaurd!

[@valeriabrach2470]

A Very small mistake in the water can lead to a very dangerous situation...as you can tell once you make the first mistake if you get nervous its easy to make more and it just snowballs from there...it has happened to me ...so always stay calm when in these high stress situations and before doing anything think it thru more than once

[@ghostbroker6976]

I know nothing about jet skis, but could you install a mesh guard over that shaft so this can't happen again?

[@JLMiller410]

On a “rescue” such as that, do the Coast Guard send you a bill afterwards?

[@inChuckFishing]

No they didn't. They told me that if it's not life threatening emergency, they will just send commercial towing boat

[@stephenwhite5444]

Glad you had enough battery charge to get help and get back home safe! Now you should make a video of 'always have these items with you when on the water'

[@conquer228]

ya gotta always have a fish buddy. don't fish alone. glad your ok

[@fishheds]

On waverunner, you can turn the pump shaft backwards with a pipe wrench or channel locks, unwinding the birdsnest.

[@inChuckFishing]

it got tangled pretty bad. I am not sure that wouldn't have helped.

[@squidusn71]

I wrench on cars but have zero knowledge on watercraft. I'm contemplating on seadoo fish pro. What exactly happened here?

[@lastditch727]

So scary, glad you're good. Nice catch btw

[@rickss69]

I don't understand this at all. How is a anchor rope stuck reason to be towed? Did the rope become fouled in the impeller?

[@garygraves4943]

Hi - I have a FishPro too, but only 4 hours on the meter. Did you try IDF the "intelligent" debris free system on your ski?

[@inChuckFishing]

yes all the time. 99% of 2021 seadoo have no issue. it's just that other 1%

[@longkdoan]

Glad you made it back! Just wondering did they charge you for the tow?

[@sharronhumphries6727]

Did the CG charge you for the rescue ?.

[@inChuckFishing]

Nope

[@ReefMimic]

Van stal reels?

[@inChuckFishing]

Yes

[@ReefMimic]

@@inChuckFishing sweeet!

[@jeffforbess6802]

Did it do damage to the impeller?

[@inChuckFishing]

Nope

[@teachingrounds]

Wow … thanks so much for sharing this. What were the 5 mistakes you made? You are sooo brave :)

[@voodoochild6741]

At least you have a great fish story and the fruits of your labor!

[@wattienewton5447]

Goodo on you man your going fine just a good learning curv . Cheers all The best for future fishing tight lines Wattie Newton RNZCG .

[@garlandremingtoniii1338]

My Lord what a snapper!!!! That’s a real life Granddaddy Red as we folks that come from 4th 5th 6th generational NW Florida Floridian Families say.

[@caughtoncamera27]

Im not understanding whats going here. Why did the engine stop?

[@micahhittinger6083]

What is the loud beep in the background?

[@inChuckFishing]

From small oil rig warning boats.

[@andresh16]

Glad youre safe man. Did you try out the IDF?, that’s the first seadoo that comes with it.

[@dannyball2503]

Wow, not many people out there thus no help. Monster fish right before your jammed up propeller. Glad you made it, you were headed out to sea on the float trip. Fishing by the rig with the foghorn was Erie as the storm clouds rolled in behind you

[@inChuckFishing]

Thanks

[@ghostofmars83]

Great video! Did you make the pvc hook?

[@petergmatt]

i have had a couple of yamaha,s fxho,s for 400 hours or so . you should never tow a ski over 5 knots unless you have crimped the seawater intake hose or have a ball valve fitted .As the water is feed by the the jet unit and over 5 knots is the same as the impeller turning .it will pump water into the exhaust filling it then open exhaust valve . full the engine up and possibly the whole ski sinking it. i would recommend you remove the spark plugs before turning trying to start the engine ,to check no water got into the engine. also check all fishing and other lines are in or away from the ski. never take off hard in swallow water 9 feet [3 meters] as you will suck up stones or weed /sticks and damage impeller . duel battery's is a good thing for the ski as another 911 call for a flat battery is on the cards. enjoy your fishing , hi from new zealand

[@inChuckFishing]

flat battery happens a lot? I think the safest thing to do is go out as group. I don't go out far offshore alone anymore after this. Thanks for the tips

[@petergmatt]

no it doesn't happen often but has happen to a friend . he had duels and just switched over , as i often end up 10 miles off shore better safe then sorry @@inChuckFishing

[@charleslacombe359]

So did you figure out if you could've cleared the impeller out at sea !? Or is it something you can only do on land ?

[@inChuckFishing]

well it's possible. First, flip boat upside down and cut ropes with long knife and plier and flip it back and pray that seadoo will start again after being upside down for hours.

[@84602]

Did you not have a knife? Also what's that horn?

[@inChuckFishing]

sound alarm from oil rig.. and yes I had knife but check how tight those thick rope and chain in at the end of the video.

[@Muthafukpockets1317]

Whats with the alarm on that rig thingy for, that be annoying to me. I wished i could go out to sea i never been further the beach. Stay safe out there