I DID IT!!! NOW WITH VIDEO!

Redfisher · Post by **Redfisher** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 5:01 pm

I got my first kayak tarpon!

100 lb +/- What a thrill!
I went out with Nik(yaknnik) and Art(don't think he posts here)this morning.I caught mine around 7:00 and Nik hooked up around 9:00 with his first tarpon ever. He handled it like a pro but I stayed close to assist if needed.

We did everything to be safe and had a great day.

I thought this would be something I could do once and just check it off my list but I don't think that's going to work out.

Everyone was new at this once I hope you can appreciate that.

S.S.Tupperware · Post by **S.S.Tupperware** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 5:47 pm

Nice , I'm still waitin'

paddlefisher · Post by **paddlefisher** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:27 pm

Excellent, I haven't tried yet, want to...Jim

Mako · Post by **Mako** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:43 pm

way to go man...congrats

whodog · Post by **whodog** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 8:53 pm

Outstanding!

Congratulations to you & yaknnick on the fish & for doing it the smart way.

Now........2 for 2 ???

J.P. FROG · Post by **J.P. FROG** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 9:03 pm

Congrats, Ryan. Sound's like you did everything right. An event you'll remember for a very long time.

madmarco · Post by **madmarco** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 9:53 pm

Congrats-Must be a thrill glad to hear this report.

Heywood · Post by **Heywood** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 10:31 pm

Nice job Ryan.

Norm · Post by **Norm** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 8:53 am

Man that is super....did you get any pics?

mauso1 · Post by **mauso1** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 9:44 am

Good for you 8)
Where's the pics? Did you both get them to the boat?
What did they eat?

apollobeachsam · Post by **apollobeachsam** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 9:49 am

Congrats Ryan.. I heard all about it fron Nik.. he's stilling grinning from ear to ear.. which I'm sure you are also.

I hear you guys have some pictures and perhaps a video coming up soon.

Redfisher · Post by **Redfisher** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 1:09 pm

Thanks guys. Yeah Nik is working on a video. Hopfuly I can steal a few shots from the video. I got pics of Niks because he held his for pics at the kayak but mine broke off after getting the leader. I would have liked to get a shot holding it but I guess breaking it off after leadering is the best anyway. Nik says he got atleast one good shot of mine jumping and I am very happy with that. She jumped several times and each time my heart almost jumped out of my chest.

JoeS · Post by **JoeS** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 1:37 pm

Good Job Ryan.........Tarpon from a Kayak is an accomplishment to be proud of and is on my list for next season after I put some time learning the Kayak ins and outs so to speak.........Bonefish on a fly is on this years list......Again Congrats
Joe

Redfisher · Post by **Redfisher** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 8:45 pm

now with video

Norm · Post by **Norm** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 9:11 pm

Phenominal video guys...you have something you can treasure for years.
Congrats on a great fish and having the where-with-all to be able to video it as well.

J.P. FROG · Post by **J.P. FROG** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 9:28 pm

Phenominal video guys

Ditto that! Superb video. That really captures the moment. I'm going to have to wash my shorts

after watching that video 10 times.

Sign me up for the next tarpon trip!

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