Yak Hooks Global: Recent Episodes
Robbie Waller
Yak Hooks Global covers international kayak fishing and angling stories. It's a paddle, pedal, power, fresh and salt-water world.....and it's a globe where the big fish don't know it's a kayak! Episodes drop every other week.
Greg Potter from GP Fishing Adventures chats the Hapuka. Greg talks where he finds the deep-deep water within kayak fishing distance from the shore, how he uses his Garmin "Bottom Lock" feature to his kayak fishing advantage, and the dedication its taken him to finally be knocking on the Hapuka door. He even describes the techniques that work from a kayak when targeting this celebrated Kiwi fish!
Here’s hoping Episode number 35 gets you vertical over a pinnacle!
GP Fishing Adventures can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4OuRmXy6lgntTxTEWAcrQQ?app=desktop
https://www.facebook.com/gpfishingadventures/
https://www.instagram.com/gpfishingadventures/
Pure Fishing Australia and New Zealand can be found here:
https://purefishing.com.au/
The Penn Fathom Lever Drag can be seen here:
https://www.pennfishing.com/fathom-lever-drag-1347897
The Penn Battalion Slow Pitch Jigging Rod can be accessed here:
https://www.pennfishing.com/battalion-ii-slow-pitch-spinning-1524832
Rob Fort Series kayak accessories can be seen here:
https://robfortseries.co.nz/
Garmin Bottom Lock can be witnessed here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=km1j_I7lBZ0
Rod and Paddle kayak fishing wear can be seen here:
https://www.facebook.com/rodandpaddle.official
The YHG Product of the Month is a beast of a fishing rod. It's the InSalt Lures NonStopFillets Snapper Slayer fishing rod, which can be found here:
https://insaltlures.com.au/product/insalt-snapper-slayer-by-nonstopfillets/
and here:
https://www.nonstopfillets.com.au/products/snapper-slayer-rod
Get the Reds onboard!
If you can help Justin Lammers and family recover from Hurricane Ian, please visit the Go Fund Me page "Help the Lammers Rebuild"
https://www.gofundme.com/f/vg9wu-help-the-lammers-rebuild
Brett Challenor from Stealth Performance Products chats to us direct from ProFisha Central as he details the revival of the Pandaine Kayak fishing Challenge. It’s been 10 years since the last Mozambique Pandaine Challenge, and Brett chats the thinking behind its bounce-back, where internationals can catch the daily viewing and results, the format of the species based comp, and the 20 plus species that can be caught. He even gives his top 3 tips for Pandaine success!
Here’s hoping Episode number 34 gets splash on your bow!
The Paindane Kayak Fishing Challenge 2022 and Stealth Performance Products can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/Stealthkayakfishing/videos
https://www.facebook.com/stealthkayak/
https://www.instagram.com/stealthkayaks/
Bluewater Adventures can be found here:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CjHrqVTvyUP/
https://www.facebook.com/Bluewateradventuressa/?fref=nf
The YHG Product of the Month is a beast of a fishing rod. It's the InSalt Lures NonStopFillets Snapper Slayer fishing rod, which can be found here:
https://insaltlures.com.au/product/insalt-snapper-slayer-by-nonstopfillets/
and here:
https://www.nonstopfillets.com.au/products/snapper-slayer-rod
Get the Reds onboard!
If you can help Justin Lammers and family recover from Hurricane Ian, please visit the Go Fund Me page "Help the Lammers Rebuild"
https://www.gofundme.com/f/vg9wu-help-the-lammers-rebuild
Jeff Mariani from Cedros Island Fishing Charters talks kayak fishing with Southern California Style.
He describes the SoCal take on what terminal tackle looks like, the 3 rod set-ups most commonly employed, popular lure styles and trends, and how kayak fishing is changing on the back end of Covid. He even describes the look on new kayak anglers face as they get fish hauled for the first time!
Cedros Island Fishing Charters is here:
https://www.instagram.com/cedroskayakfishing/?hl=en
MC Swimbaits is here:
https://www.instagram.com/mc_swimbaits/?hl=en
Tady Lures is here:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063607057223
JRI Lures is here:
https://www.facebook.com/jricustomlures/
Kicker Jigs is here:
https://kickerfishing.com/
The Back to Back Uni Knot is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBoU1R4GGv0
The Polomar Knot is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EsV_tEHJSg
The Okuma Komodo Reel is here:
https://www.okumafishing.com/en/product/komodo-ss-baitcast-reel.html
The San Diego Anglers is here:
http://www.sandiegoanglers.com/tournaments/
Fastlane Kayaks are here:
https://www.fastlanesailing.com/
The lore of Dead by Daylight characters, but told to you by hot gay nerds.
Join Gavin and Cole as they explain weird and wild killer lore to frightened friend Caro.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
The YHG Product of the Month is a beast of a fishing rod. It's the InSalt Lures NonStopFillets Snapper Slayer fishing rod, which can be found here:
https://insaltlures.com.au/product/insalt-snapper-slayer-by-nonstopfillets/
and here:
https://www.nonstopfillets.com.au/products/snapper-slayer-rod
Get the Reds onboard!
If you can help Justin Lammers and family recover from Hurricane Ian, please visit the Go Fund Me page "Help the Lammers Rebuild"
https://www.gofundme.com/f/vg9wu-help-the-lammers-rebuild
Dave McGregor (AKA Maccydave) from Maccydave's Kayak Fishing Adventures gets us all over the Narrow Barred Spanish Mackerel. Being just one of the twenty one Spanish Mackerels found around the world, the Narrow Barred Spano missile can hit a measure mat at up to 2.4m (7foot) in length and 40kg (90lb) in weight.
Here, Maccydave talksthe grounds he finds fish, his encounters with Whale Sharks,andthe kind of hook up runs and grunt work that can expected from battling WA's giants. He even clues us in on what the Yeehaa Zone is all about!
Maccydave's Kayak Fishing Adventures can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/maccydave
https://www.instagram.com/maccydave/?hl=en
InSalt Lures rods can be found here:
https://insaltlures.com.au/
Tourism Western Australia can be found here:
https://www.westernaustralia.com/au/home
and the Noosa Yakkers can be found here:
http://noosayakkers.blogspot.com/
Here's hoping Episode 32 gets your guns pumped!
The YHG Product of the Month is a beast of a fishing rod. It's the InSalt Lures NonStopFillets Snapper Slayer fishing rod, which can be found here:
https://insaltlures.com.au/product/insalt-snapper-slayer-by-nonstopfillets/
and here:
https://www.nonstopfillets.com.au/products/snapper-slayer-rod
Get the Reds onboard!
If you can help Justin Lammers and family recover from Hurricane Ian, please visit the Go Fund Me page "Help the Lammers Rebuild"
https://www.gofundme.com/f/vg9wu-help-the-lammers-rebuild
Grant Ashwell from New South Wales, Australia is a snapper whisperer. Not just any snapper though, Grant actively pursues Big Bump Snapper. Here, Grant chats how he reads snappers teeth, the 3 techniques he uses to catch the big boys, snapper research, and why it is big snapper can get kayak addictive!
Grant's Facebook can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/grant.ashwell
And his Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/grantashwell/
Here’s hoping Episode Number 31 makes things go bump in the night!
Mr-S1gn kayak wraps can be found here:
https://www.mr-s1gn.com/
Glenn Madden from the Lone Star State details the leaping Spinner Shark.Glenn chats yak fishing oil rigs, where he finds the Spinners, and the awesome jumps they take. He even describes his beast of a Spinner Shark capture!
Glenn Madden can be found here on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUlA7t_RQ4wSkWHmfOsoXFg
And here on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/profsaltoutdoors
Siegler Reels are here:
https://www.seigler.fish/
While Adrenaline Fishing Custom Rods are found here:
https://www.facebook.com/adrenalinefishingcustomrods/
Here’s hoping Episode Number 30 puts some sizeable splash in your day!
Alvey fishing products and the Alvey 45KGCZ can be found here:
https://alvey.com.au/shop/45kgcz/
Episode 29 gets you yak fish informed inside the time it takes to drop in a drive!
Rod Bendings World has been selling Hobie kayaks for around 18 years, which puts it's owner David Walsh in the thick of it when it comes to Mirage Drives. Here David talks the Mirage Drive’s evolution since its inception, the maintenance required to keep a Mirage drive running smoothly, and the recommended spare parts to take on longer travels. He even describes the maintenance bloopers to avoid!
Here’s hoping Episode number 29 rings your fin!
Rod Bendings World can be accessed here:
https://rodbendingsworld.com/
https://www.facebook.com/rodbendingsworld
Mirage Drive Maintenance can be seen here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CA2tVDsNBG0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0jX9jX-Tww
Alvey fishing products and the Alvey 45KGCZ can be found here:
https://alvey.com.au/shop/45kgcz/
Episode 28 gets you yak fish informed inside the time it takes to set a hook!
Cedros Kayak Fishing's Jeff Mariani details the ghost of the night, the White Sea Bass.
Jeff talks where to hunt the White Sea Bass, the unique keep sake calcium head stones that form part of the prize take, and his favourite ways to prepare the treasured meat. He even describes the dangers of kayak fishing when surprise winds hit.
Here’s hoping Episode number 28 gives you some head shaking adventure!
Cedros Kayak Fishing can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/cedroskayakfishing/
Salas Lures can be accessed here:
https://www.originalsalaslures.com/
Tady Lures are seen here:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063607057223
Kicker Fishing can be viewed here:
https://kickerfishing.com/
Warbaits can be found here:
http://www.warbaits.com/
Hit play and find a ghost!
Alvey fishing products and the Alvey 45KGCZ can be found here:
https://alvey.com.au/shop/45kgcz/
Alvey fishing products and the Alvey 45KGCZ can be found here:
https://alvey.com.au/shop/45kgcz/
Episode 27 gets you yak fish informed inside the time it takes to turn a rudder!
Bone Collector Kayak Fishing Guide Capt Alex Tejeda details Florida's Silver Kings, the majestic Tarpon. Capt Alex describes the baits and fly's he uses, how Tarpon make the low oxygenated tannic water home, and why it is he prefers to fish for smaller models. He even describes the release of a Tarpon monster only to see it become a Bull Shark banquet!
Here's hoping Ep 27 gets you bowing to a Silver King!
Bone Collector Kayak Fishing can be accessed here:
https://www.bonecollectorkayakfishing.com/
https://www.facebook.com/bonecollector.kayakfishing/
https://www.instagram.com/bone_collector_kayakfishing/
The Jackson Kayaks Bite can be found here:
https://jacksonkayak.com/jackson-kayak-bite-angler/
Gamakatsu Fly Hook can be seen here:
https://products.gamakatsu.com.au/products/category/YKGGHBTF-saltwater-fly
Momoi fishing line can be viewed here:
http://momoifishing.jp/en/products
Shimano's Teramar Fishing Rod Range is seen here:
https://fish.shimano.com/content/fish/northamerica/us/en/homepage/Inshore_Rods.html
Hogy's Eel is accessed here:
https://hogylures.com/
and
Matt Harris Flyfishing photography is well worth a look here:
https://www.mattharrisflyfishing.com/
Hit play and avoid the Tarpon slime!
Alvey fishing products and the Alvey 45KGCZ can be found here:
https://alvey.com.au/shop/45kgcz/
Episode 26 gets you yak fish informed inside the time it takes to set a sea anchor!
GP Fishing Adventure's Greg Potter joins usto tell a tale of big fish redemption, as he details a Striped Marlin capture. Greg talks about how a 10 hour plus day resulted in a fish lost sight unseen 30m from the boat, and how he spun his defeated fatigue into beaked success less than 24hrs later. He even chats the skills of Cool Hand Elwood, skipper of the support boat that assisted Greg secure the catch late in the big beaked battle.
Here's hoping Ep 26 gets your day up and tail walking!
GP Fishing Adventures an be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4OuRmXy6lgntTxTEWAcrQQ?app=desktop
https://www.facebook.com/gpfishingadventures/
https://www.instagram.com/gpfishingadventures/?hl=en
Pure Fishing New Zealand can be accessed here:
purefishing.com
Rod and Paddle hit the water here:
https://rodandpaddle.co.nz/
Rob Fort Series Kayaking is accessed here:
https://robfortseries.co.nz/
Viking Kayaks are found here:
https://www.vikingkayaks.co.nz/
Beak it up and hit play!
Alvey fishing products and the Alvey 45KGCZ can be found here:
https://alvey.com.au/shop/45kgcz/
Episode 25 gets you yak fish informed inside the time it takes to cast a swimbait!
YakAttack Pro Staffer Mike Case shares hisLego Master kayak rigging thoughts. Mike chats the Pro Staff role, the YakAttack products he recommends in different kayak fishing scenario's, and how for him rigging a kayak forms part of the joy of the sport. He even details a time when his kayak rigging efforts went adrift!
Mikes Instagram can be found here:
https://www.instagram.com/bass_medic/
YakAttack can be accessed here:
https://www.yakattack.us/
https://www.facebook.com/YakAttackLLC/
Bonafide Kayaks here:
https://bonafidekayaks.com/
https://www.facebook.com/bonafidekayaks/
Rigging the Dream here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1603423603223584
Here's hoping you drill the holes in all the right places!
Alvey fishing products and the Alvey 45KGCZ can be found here:
https://alvey.com.au/shop/45kgcz/
Episode 24 gets you yak fish informed inside the time it takes to birdsnest an overhead!
Spooled Magazine's Rob Maya paddles by to chat a squid species, the Australian southern state Southern Calamari. Rob details the Southern Calamari’s martian blood and anatomy, how he sets up a casting drift line with inky intent, and just why it is they make a worthy kayak fishing opponent. He even explains what Pseudomorphing means!
Spooled Magazine can be found here:
https://www.spooledmagazine.com.au/
https://www.facebook.com/spooledmagazine/
https://www.instagram.com/spooledmagazine/?hl=en
Yamashita Squid Jigs can be accessed here:
https://www.yamaria.co.jp/english/yamashita/product
Hit play to get the Calamari rings on your BBQ!
Alvey fishing products and the Alvey 45KGCZ can be found here:
https://alvey.com.au/shop/45kgcz/
Episode 23 gets you yak fish informed inside the time it takes earn a squid ink tattoo!
Andy Burnell decided to investigate what was going on with his kayak fishing baits, and soon after crabecam was born. Here Andy details the chaotic and dog eat dog world of Blue Swimmer Crabs, the design and evolution of his filming apparatus, and how an octopus can bear a grudge. He even describes the unique teamwork of crabs when they're in a serious relationship! crabecam be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfG69Gw0vmpaC3mnfKWMdFw/videos
https://www.facebook.com/Crabecam-100496939184740/?ref=page_internal
https://www.instagram.com/crab.e.cam/
GoPro can be accessed here:
https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/cameras
The Yak Hooks Global Patreon Donators Page can be found here:
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=68379809&fan_landing=true
Catch plenty, but beware the blue claws!
Alvey fishing products and the Alvey 45KGCZ can be found here:
https://alvey.com.au/shop/45kgcz/
Episode 22 gets you yak fish informed inside the time it takes cast a fly!
Texan Yak Angler Glenn Madden (A.K.A Professor Salt) puts us in the mud chasing Redfish. Glenn details the super skinny depths he hunts Redfish, the mayhem they can cause when hooked, and how for him sit down fly casting is preferred over standing up. He even describes his Great White encounter when away from the Redfish fishing oil rigs offshore**.
Glenn Madden** can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/profsaltoutdoors
https://www.youtube.com/user/wgmadden1/videos
Texas Kayak Fisherman can be found here:
http://45.62.231.218/forum/
Roy's Bait and Tackle can be accessed here:
https://www.roysbaitandtackle.com/
Viking Kayaks can be accessed here:
https://www.vikingkayaks.co.nz/
Santa Cruz Kayaks can be found here:
https://santacruzkayaks.com/
Stealth Kayaks here:
https://stealthkayaks.com/
The Yak Hooks Global Patreon Donators Page can be found here:
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=68379809&fan_landing=true
Hit play to get the Redfish mud on your face!
Alvey fishing products and the Alvey 45KGCZ can be found here:
https://alvey.com.au/shop/45kgcz/
Episode 21 gets you yak fish informed inside the time it takes to lose a lure!
Okinawa's Brandon Vieiteze (A.K.A. Akajin Hunter) goes big on the Giant Trevally. Here Brandon details how the uniquely evolved Japanese Spanker Sail assists him stay vertical over targets when jigging, the hurt GT can dish out to kayak fishermen, and how a prize catch is often captured with the fish printing art of Gyotaku. He even talks the flavours and origins of Okinawa's Taco Rice!
Akajin Hunter and Okinawa Kayak Fishing can be accessed here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5DI3dgadLuSoYQ_lsIT4w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hpABBg0f_s&t=3s
https://www.facebook.com/AkajinHunter
Seafloor Control JAM Rods here:
https://seafloor-control.com/en/myitems/jam-rod/
Shimano Ocea Jigger Reels here:
https://www.shimanofish.com.au/content/fish/oceania/au/en/homepage/productdetail.P-BROCEAJIGGER.html
Seaguar Lines and Leaders here:
https://seaguar.com/
Bixpy can be found here:
https://bixpy.com/
The Spanker Sail here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wI9ly-sLq4
Tetra Pods here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrapod_(structure)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezrjY_zXd_I
Gyotaku here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9ftmIt9f9c
and a recipe for Taco Rice here:
https://www.justonecookbook.com/taco-rice/
while the birthplace of Taco Rice is here:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/King+Tacos+Kitanaka+Branch/@26.3180896,127.8015004,3a,75y,51.06h,94.69t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1srRLgeKzj7BJjZatZx5k4Pg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192!4m5!3m4!1s0x34e513812db4dc7f:0xe491df2936c192d2!8m2!3d26.318139!4d127.8015337
Hit play and get your GT hurt on!
Alvey fishing products and the Alvey 45KGCZ can be found here:
https://alvey.com.au/shop/45kgcz/
Episode 20 gets you yak fish informed inside the time it takes to gaff a monster!
Bixpy J-2 creator Houman Nikmanesh is a tinkerer and inventor with one foot in the kayak fishing future. Here, Houman describes the journey of the Bixpy J-2 electric motor. There's the early J-2 days complete with regular trips to the DIY store, the unexpected positive stories from J-2 owners, and how he spun his product manufacturing ignorance into all electric success. He even details the creative alternate J-2 uses Bixpy owners come up with.
Bixpy can be found here:
https://bixpy.com/
https://www.facebook.com/bixpy
https://www.instagram.com/bixpy/
Jared Leisek's Adventures With Purpose Salvageand Recovery can be accessed here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AdventureswithPurpose
Power Pole anchor management can be found here:
https://power-pole.com/
Viking Kayaks can be accessed here:
https://www.vikingkayaks.co.nz/
Hit play and get your electric motor running!
Alvey fishing products and the Alvey 45KGCZ can be found here:
https://alvey.com.au/shop/45kgcz/
Episode 19 gets you yak fish informed inside the time it takes to get inked by a squid!
New Zealander Kerry Flowers not only hits the water in search of Kiwi gamefish, he also goes yak overboard to freedive Crayfish (A.K.A. Lobster). Here Kerry describes the species of crayfish found in N.Z., the dark holes and terrain crays call home, and how he deals with lunging Moray Eels. He even recalls a dive that ended with swimming with an Orca mother and calf!
Kerry's YouTube Channel can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/KerryFlowersKayakFisherman
his Facebook Page here:
https://www.facebook.com/kerryflowerskayakfisherman/
Rob Fort kayak fishing accessories can be found here:
https://robfortseries.co.nz/
Hit the play button to go Crayfish overboard!
Alvey fishing products and the Alvey 45KGCZ can be found here:
https://alvey.com.au/shop/45kgcz/
Episode 18 gets you yak fish informed inside the time it takes to snell a hook.
Robyn Grellet, ambassador for the Victorian Fisheries Authority Women In Recreational Angling network (WIRF), brand ambassador for Wigstons Tasmanian Devil Lures, and one of the all-around yak angling Grampians Champions knows her home lakes as good as anyone. Here Robyn describes the wildlife and culture of the Grampians Mountain Range, what WIRF hopes to achieve, and her beloved Tassie Devil Lures. And right on Christmas, Robyn even reveals that the Tassie Devil Number 105 (Christmas Beetle) is one of her Top 5 Lure Choices for the area.
Here's hoping Ep 18 gets you in touch with your inner Emu!
Victorian Fisheries Authority Women In Recreational Angling network (WIRF), can be found here:
https://vfa.vic.gov.au/recreational-fishing/women-in-rec-fishing-network
Wigstons Tasmanian Devil Lures can be accessed here:
https://wigstonslures.com.au/
Visit Grampians can be seen here:
https://www.visitgrampians.com.au/
and Parks Victoria can be found here:
https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/search?search=grampians
Hit the play button to get Trout and About!
Alvey fishing products and the Alvey 45KGCZ can be found here:
https://alvey.com.au/shop/45kgcz/
Episode 17 gets you yak fish informed inside the time it takes to gaff a tuna.
Kayak Angles U.A.E. John Coles believes King Mackerel (A.K.A. Kingfish and the Silver Speed Breams of the Sea) have a grill full of teeth a game show host would be proud of. Here John describes the King Mack design, his favourite live baiting technique, and how a potential upside to Covid lockdowns has seen recent U.A.E. KIng Mack numbers bounce. He even describes his best capture with a raconteur styling that would do Roald Dahl proud!
Kayak Anglers U.A.E. can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/267162743734819/
https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/kayakanglersuae/
Assassin Leviathan Fishing Rod can be acessed here:
https://assassinfishing.com/product/leviathan/
Shimano Torium 20 Reel can be seen here:
https://www.shimanofish.com.au/content/fish/oceania/au/en/homepage/productdetail.P-BRTORIUMA.html
Hit the play button to load up on King Mackerel!
Alvey fishing products and the Alvey 45KGCZ can be found here:
https://alvey.com.au/shop/45kgcz/
Episode 16 gets you yak fish informed inside the stroke of a paddle blade.
Hook Up Baits Chad Gierlich rates the behemoth Lahontan Cutthroat Trout from Nevada's Pyramid Lake as a Top 5 yak fishing target species. Here Chad describes the Hook Up Bait design, the chilling backstory and Indian folklore behind Pyramid Lake, and the prehistoric nature to Lahontan Cutthroat. He even details how yak trolling backwards can yield a better hook up to catch ratio!
Hook Up Baits can be found here:
https://www.hookupbaits.com/
https://www.facebook.com/hookupbaits
https://www.instagram.com/hookupbaits/
Pyramid Lake can be found here:
https://pyramidlake.us/
https://www.facebook.com/Pyramid-Lake-Fisheries-161889193870935/
Hit the play button to Hook Up on Cutthroat!
Alvey fishing products and the Alvey 45KGCZ can be found here:
https://alvey.com.au/shop/45kgcz/
Episode 15 gets you yak fish informed inside the space of a scaling a breaker.
Kayak angling guide Alex Tejeda from Florida's Bone Collector Kayak Fishing Charters gets adrenaline pumped about stand-up sight fishing with a fly rod. With Bonefish, Tarpon and Permit in amongst the flats mix, choices abound. Here Alex details where he finds the winter size trophy Bonefish, the heart-pumping stand-up thrill of sight fishing, and how to prepare before booking a yak-based Bonefish charter. Alex even talks about a white knuckle bone ride a giant took him on with a super-sized tangled loop in his line, just itching to snag an obstacle!
Bone Collector Kayak Fishing Charters can be found here:
https://www.bonecollectorkayakfishing.com/
https://www.facebook.com/bonecollector.kayakfishing
Jackson Big Rig can found here:
https://jacksonadventures.com/
Veverka Mantis Shrimp Fly can be accessed here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DY0YGnGyGM8
Redington Fly Rods and Reels here:
https://www.redington.com/
Rio Bonefish Quikshooter fly line has a home here:
https://www.rioproducts.com/products/bonefish-quickshooter
Hit the play button for a jet engine of an Episode!
Alvey fishing products and the Alvey 45KGCZ can be found here:
https://alvey.com.au/shop/45kgcz/
Episode 14 gets you yak fish informed inside the space of washing the sand off your feet!
Viking Kayaks big cheese Grant Montague swings by Yak Hooks Global to talk about the back story to the ProFish Reload. Grant details the names and thinking behind some of the Reload's unique design aspects, how a powerlifting chunky man called "Milky" ultimately help determine the shape of the Tackle Pod, and how the Bixby electric motor is driving the kayak into the future. There's even the story of a one-off Rasta coloured ProFish Reload that's out there ruling the waves with some Peace, Love, and Reggae music!
If you're a ProFish Reload owner, if a Reload's on your shortlist, or if (like me) your a yak nuffy then this is an episode to get around!
Viking Kayaks can be found here:
https://www.vikingkayaks.co.nz/?portal=0
And
https://www.facebook.com/vikingkayaks
The Bixby electric motor here:
https://bixpy.com/
The Omeo Wheelchair can be here:
https://omeotechnology.com/
Matt Watson's Ultimate Fishing can be accessed here:
https://www.ultimatefishing.tv/
GP Fishing Adventures here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bey9B5HzBY
Hit the play button for Viking-sized Episode!
Alvey fishing products and the Alvey 45KGCZ can be found here:
https://alvey.com.au/shop/45kgcz/
Episode 13 gets you yak fish informed inside the space of a post session rinse.
Kayak angling guide Christopher Mautino from Alaska's Whaler's Cove Lodge has over 30 years of experience fishing from kayaks. With a PB 160lb Pacific Halibut to his name, he knows a thing or two about the species. Here Christopher details how he employs a buoy to target trophy fish, how Halibut can be found mid-water despite many pre misconceptions, and how the exciting art of kayak jigging is evolving with Slow Pitch methods. Christopher even talks bananas when asked for catch and cook tips!
Whaler's Cove Lodge can be found here:
https://www.whalerscovelodge.com/
Seeker Rods can found here:
https://seekerrods.com/
M C Swimbaits can be accessed here:
http://www.mc-swimbaits.com/
Hook Up Baits here:
https://www.hookupbaits.com/
The Shimano Butterfly Flat Fall has a home here:
https://fish.shimano.com/content/fish/northamerica/us/en/homepage/Shimano_Product_Page.P-BUTTERFLY_FLAT_FALL.html
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Episode 12 is a minnow edition aimed to get you yak fish informed inside the space of a quick fish scaling.
Western Australian kayak angler Damian Bowman fishes hard on the big water from his Hobie Pro Angler. One of the species Damian targets with a glint in his eye is Sailfish. Here Damian details his preferred Garfish rig, where to locate Sailfish, and how to use a kayak's momentum to help raise these creatures when landing and reviving them.Damian even chats about his biggest Saily, and how a Humpback Whale cut close across his kayak bow while he was battling it!
Damian Bowman's YouTube channel AKATV and video of the Humpback Whale can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9yTKJvca2Q
Damian's Facebook page here:
https://www.facebook.com/AUSTRALIANKAYAKANGLER/
The Owen Francis Foundation here:
http://owenfrancisfoundation.com.au/
Health Access Sumbawa here:
https://healthaccesssumbawa.org/
Insalt Fishing Rods and Gear here:
http://insaltlures.com.au/
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Episode 11 is a minnow edition aimed to get you yak fish informed inside the space of a launch.
Irish kayak fisherman Graham Smith from County Donegal is never far away from landing the Tope (A.K.A. School Shark, Snapper Shark, or Soupfin Shark). Here, Graham talks YHG throughthe species. He describes his preferred Tope baits, what he's looking for when locating Tope, and how they behave when taking a bait. And when asked about a dangerous kayak fishing experience he's had, Graham details the time he ended up in the water while still hooked up on a Porbeagle Shark.
Graham Smith's YouTube channel can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2NS64HUUU5VOkbwF0CinvA
Graham's Facebook page here:
https://www.facebook.com/graham.smith.1232
The Ursuit Dry Suit and Darren's Kayaks here:
http://www.darrenskayaks.com/kayak-angling-drysuit.html
Irish Kayak Angling Club here:
https://www.irishkayakangling.com/
The Railblaza Camera Boom here:
https://www.railblaza.com/products/camera-boom-600-r-lock/
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Episode 10 is a minnow edition aimed to get you yak fish informed inside the space of a work commute.
Kayak angler and scuba diver Pete Ritchie from Kayak Fishing Unboxed spends his yak time bothon top of and underneath the water. Here, Pete talks YHG through Scuba Diving for Scallops. Pete details what he's looking for when locating scallops, the dive gear he adopts to gather a feed, how he uses a lift bag to surface his catch, and the alternate species he encounters on a dive. He even describes the comedic efforts of scallops in escape mode!
Kayak Fishing Unboxed can be accessed here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChDLW8d3deV2Cg8Q9BDTgQw
and here:
https://www.facebook.com/KayakFishingUnboxed/
Pete's alternate social media can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/topgunpete1
and
https://www.facebook.com/KayakFishingUnboxed/
And to see a scallop swimming it hard, go to the 3 minute mark of this YouTube clip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9XFNxGsqSM&t=186s
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Episode 9 is a minnow edition aimed to get you yak fish informed inside the space of a work commute.
Kayak angler Rob Wendel not only runs the Lake Michigan Angler tackle shop business but also kayak guides for all things big water salmonid. Here, Rob talks YHG through Lake Michigan's big bruising brown trout. Rob describes the uniqueness of the species, the multiple methods he uses to catch Dr Speckles, how to troll 6 lines from a kayak, and he even explains the need to be kayak angler aware of the lakes ice flows which can cut off a kayak fisho from their launch.
Lake Michigan Angler can be found here:
http://www.lakemichiganangler.com/
Rob Wendel's Facebook can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/RwendelGLKA
Offshore Tackle's OR38 Planer Board can be accessed here:
https://www.offshoretackle.com/OR38.html
Brad's Thinfish Lure Series can be found here:
https://bradskillerfishinggear.com/thinfish/
Savage Gear's 4D Brown trout Swimbait can be accessed here:
https://savage-gear.com/products/lures/freshwater-lures/line-thru/soft-lures/4d-line-thru-trout
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Episode 8 is a minnow edition aimed to get you yak fish informed inside the space of a dog walk.
Mexico's Jeff Mariani from Cedros Island Fishing Charters takes YHG through battling Thresher Shark. Jeff describes the species, details the time one of his Thresher's made the cover of California's Sport Fishing Magazine, chews the fat on his favorite lure choices, and reveals how to yak handle these skyrocketing beasts whether in catch and release or take home to the table modes.
Cedros Island Fishing Charters can be found here:
https://cedrosislandfishingcharters.com/
Sport Fishing Magazine can be accessed here:
https://www.sportfishingmag.com/tags/california-fishing/
VR Fish can be found here:
https://www.vrfish.com.au/education/species/thresher-shark/
Salas Lures are contactable here:
https://www.facebook.com/TheOriginalSalasLures
Tady Lures are here:
https://www.facebook.com/Tady-Lures-498569556933178/?ref=page_internal
JRI Custom Lures can be contacted here:
https://www.facebook.com/jricustomlures
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Episode 7 covers the international kayak fishing territory.
Australia's Shane Esmore talks YHG through Southern Bluefin Tuna. He details the backup kayak spares he carries for on water maintenance, the distance he travels in search of SBT, and the distinction between the summer and winter Southern Bluefin Tuna runs.
Californian Ryan Howell from Central Coast Kayak Fishing chats the fresh with his take on Lake Cachuma Rainbow Trout. Ryan chews the fat about where he finds Cachuma Bow's, his Top 3 Lure Choices, and his trolling methods. Then when asked about a dangerous on water experience Ryan tells the chilling tale of a Great White Shark breaching on his kayak on a salt water day out.
Central Coast Kayak Fishing can be accessed here:
https://www.facebook.com/CCKF805
and
https://centralcoastkayakfishing.com/
Eoin Corroon from Xplora Watercraft mic's up to chat about the strengths of composite and roto mould plastic construction materials, common repair jobs, and his big distance fishing kayak, the Xplora 18.
Xplora Watercraft can be accessed here:
https://www.xplorawatercraft.com/
and
https://www.facebook.com/XploraWatercraft
The United Arab Emirates John Coles swings by to put Yak Hooks Global amongst the Spangled Emperor. John describes the species in appearance and size, where to the Spango's, and he even signs off with a Hairy Nosed Wombat farewell!
Yak Yak UAE can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/0502515635Azzi/
While, Kayak Anglers UAE can be accessed here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/267162743734819/
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Episode 6 of Yak Hooks Global keeps yak fishing reel.
In this episode:
Brian Nelli from Florida's Pushin' Water Kayak Charters hits the chat about Wahoo. Brian discusses Wahoo location and rigging, the live baits he adopts, and the time a charter produced a double Hoo hook-up.
Pushin' Water Kayak Charters can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/PushinWaterKayakCharters/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzzHsBd5KEAF9T_0v4IJqtw
Dale Mavric (AKA Dale Lucas) speaks Australian Bass. Dale covers how the smaller brother of the American Bass scene can become an addictive itch, the Red Claw Yabby Beds Aussie Bass favour, as well as his favoured lures that produce results.
Dale's social media can be accessed here:
https://www.facebook.com/dale.m.lucas
https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/paddlewraps/?hl=en
Pete Ritchie from YouTube Channel Kayak Fishing Unboxed shares his thoughts on Kayak Fishing Safety 101. Pete speaks on how a kayak fishing budget can impact on safety, reading weather and water patterns, and what to carry on a PFD.
Kayak Fishing Unboxed can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChDLW8d3deV2Cg8Q9BDTgQw
Rob Henson also drops byto chat New Zealand Snapper. Rob describes the annual migration and spawning run of the species, the three methods he adopts to catch big red, and the time a weather front rolled through putting him in the drink 4 times.
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Yak Hooks Global Episode 5 is all about the power fins, as we thank the following kayak fisho's.
New Zealander Kerry Flowers speaks Yellowtail Kingfish (A.K.A. Yellowtail Amberjack). He describes jigging for the species on the island nations sheer faced pinnacles, as well as going overboard with a spear in hand on the shoot.
Kerry's YouTube channel can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRchG02dE8eA1G5e_33yhCQ
Seafari's Markus Potgeiter from South Africa puts us out in backline territory, as he details Garrick. Markus talks Yak Hooks Global through the migration and habitat of the species, as well as providing some tips for staying right side up in the wash.
For more information on the South African Guide and Kayak Fishing Education Service,
Seafari's can be found here:
https://www.instagram.com/seafaris/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/seafaris
Spooled Magazine's Rob Maya chats tandem kayak fishing, including his perspective on the need for communication, as well as his giving his response to the question of whether to buy a tandem craft or two singles.
Free digital edition's of Spooled Magazine can be accessed here:
https://www.spooledmagazine.com.au/
Western Australian Paul Tuckwell shares his knowledge of another powerhouse from the Amberjack family, the Samson Fish. Paul relates the difference in bite between a snapper and Samson Fish, where to find the species, and the need to hang on when you hook them.
Yakyakker can be found here:
https://yakyakker.wordpress.com/
While on Facebook the YakFishWest page is here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/119811308075000
Clearly, Episode 5 has some hooks in it!
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Episode 4 of Yak Hooks Global is an all saltwater affair, as we thank the following guests:
Grant Ashwell from Australia, as he speaks about over 20 years of yak fishing for Billfish at South West Rocks. Grant tells of fish caught close to beachgoers, a Black Marlin double hook up, and an encounter with a wayward boat.
Grant's Instagram can be found at:
https://www.instagram.com/grantashwell/
Lance Clinton from Costa Rica, as he talks about upskilling kayak fishing technique and tuning into natures cues by turning off the electronics. Lance also provides the strategy needed to do battle with the powerhouse of the snapper world, the Cubera.
Lance's Cubera and big game gallery and can be found on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/crkayakfishing/?hl=en
Luke Lispet from Yak Hunters, as Luke describes the Aussie juggernaut of a kayak fishing community.
Yak Hunters can be accessed by following:
https://yakhunters.com/
https://www.instagram.com/yakhunters_australia/?hl=en
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv3y6JdyuudXj7CbaUSSxjA
And
John Coles from the United Arab Emirates, as John details the maze of man-made islands housing the mighty Talang Queenfish. John goes on to paint the picture of what's needed to arm wrestle the Queens, as well as covering the variety of fishing techniques which can account for a fish that never gives up.
Kayak Anglers U.A.E can be found:
https://www.instagram.com/kayak_anglers_uae/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/75934138458/
Alvey fishing products and the Alvey 45KGCZ can be found here:
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Yak Hooks Global is back setting kayak hooks in Episode 3.
This time around we hear from and thank these kayak fishos:
Steven Carroll describes his river battles with the North American White Sturgeon, a beast that can leap clear from the water. Steven also talks about river anchoring technique and his learnings from a couple of capsizes that could have gone horribly wrong in high flow currents.
Steven's Instagram can be found here:
https://www.instagram.com/scubacuda86/
And his YouTube Channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVWYjVDWKWQ
Olle Bulder talks Yak Hooks Global through kayak fishing Amsterdam canals for Zander, in what must be a thoroughly civilized and productive kayak fishing experience. Olle outlineshow to find the fish, as well as the gear and method used to hook into them.
Olle's Facebook page can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001480960430
And his YouTube Channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPr7aW3v9sPZXkwDF4cB5GQ
The Yakdoc (AKA Steven Joyce) runs a plastic kayak repair and weld service, and he's kind enough to swing by Episode 4 to chat about the most common form of plastic kayak injury, what to look for when buying a used kayak, and how to present a rotomoulded plastic kayak for sale.
The Yakdoc's website can be accessed here:
http://www.yakdoc.com/
While tracking him on Facebook can be done via this link:
https://www.facebook.com/yakdoc/
Finally, Jeff Mariani from Cedros Island Kayak Fishing Tours puts Yak Hooks Global in amongst the Mexican boiler rocks and kelp beds of Cedros Island in search of Calico Bass.While Yellowtail and other gamefish might be the Cedros stars, Jeff explains underestimating the slow-growing and hard-hitting Calico will leave kayak anglers with the disappointment of empty hooks.
Cedros Island Kayak Fishing Tours contact details and information can be found here:https://www.cedroskayakfishing.com/
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Yak Hooks Global is back hitting the international kayak fishing waters in Episode Two.
This time around, we cover these fish/topics and thank these small-craft anglers:
Northern Californian King Salmon (AKA Chinook Salmon) with James Mi, as he details the gear and mindset needed to successfully convert salmon hookups into landings while abiding by a local regulation dictating the use of barbless hooks. James's YouTube channel can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w20TLqXuljY
South African Dorado with Jared Opperman, from the KwaZulu-Natal Province. Jared gives Yak Hooks Global the How-To Guide on these striking fish, as he also describes the onboard flip-flap around behaviour of the Fish On Meth. KZN Fishing can be found on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/kzn_kayak_fishing/
The Orb, a bad old boy of a kayak light from BerleyPro, as Martyn Gittens talks Yak Hooks Global through The Orb's usefulness and installation. The Orb can be found here:
https://www.berleypro.com/product/berleypro-orb-360-degree-kayak-light/
And
The United Kingdom Smoot-hound species (Common and Starry) as described bykayak fishing ace James Roberts (A.K.A. The Yakler) get put up on the mechanics hoist for comparison alongside the Australian Smooth-hound species (A.K.A. Gummy Shark), as detailed by show host Robbie Waller. The Yakler can be accessed here:
https://www.theyakler.co.uk/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xrQl0z8tVE
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Yak Hooks Global hits the international kayak fishing water with fury in Episode One.
We cover:
Hawaiian Yellowfin Tuna with Isaac Brumaghim, as he details how to fight and land big bad tuna, how to respect the catch, and more. Issac's website can be found here:
http://www.aquahunters.com/
A South African Great White Shark bounce with Bradley Beamish, as he describes getting his kayak bumped and tailed by the large toothy. Bradley's YouTube channel can be accessed here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8i8pZx_e9N0&t=44s
The Redirig Instant Downriggers with Stephen Dressig, as he details the small and inexpensive downrigging option. Redirig has a home here:
https://www.redirig.com/products
And
The Australian freshwater impoundment Barramundi with Dave Brace, as Dave gives us the word on how to locate and hook into the iconic Aussie species. Dave can be found on YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lafBAIvCEI8
while Tackle Tactics have an online lure and tackle nest here:
http://tackletactics.com.au/
It's great to have your company...we'll drop episodes every two weeks!
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