I was salmon fishing just off the Farallon Islands in 1997. Three of us on a 25 foot Albin and we had caught near limits by 09:30. Suddenly, a very big White breached and hit a seal full on about 50 or 60 feet off our starboard side. It was hard to tell the length of the fish but it took the seal in two and came back round for the bit that was left bobbing on the surface. I gained a whole new level of respect for Mother nature that day.

Final update: this little reel is the little engine that could kzread.infoUgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-HUXf9WRDJ0e . It performed flawlessly and was easy to adjust drag in the moment while I was battling a 35lb bat ray behemoth. Mind you, this reel is spooled with only 25 lb braid and 25 mono topshot. It's paired with the kastking telescopic heavy power rod and the two work well together. This has now earned my respect and confidence when traveling and fishing. If you have ever hooked into large rays and sharks, you know they pull extremely hard and can run forever! This thing clamped down on the fish and was easy to adjust during the fight. It has a nice decently fast retrieve as well. Twice the fish went on mad runs and I was able to gain back line quickly to avoid spooling.

Die Hard Fishing is taking it to a new level. Started out Surf Fishing then moved to Kayak Fishing and now Drone Footage. Dude this is becoming a must watch program!!

@DieHardFishing

4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the support bro!

Adam, it freaks me out that you don't put a tether on the rod and reel combo. I just feel like one day the big one is gonna yeet that rig down to Davey Jone's locker :0

I had been fishing for more than 40yrs and the way you explain things, i feel like a ROOKIE...Nice Video....Thanks for sharing your expertise.

Shark reaction 6:25

@mommyshark1124

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😁

@locomojoboy2

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You saved me from wasting 6 minutes watching this video.

@NZIGNANTI

3 жыл бұрын

No proof either, just heresay. Video earns thumbdown for title bait.

@RangerDanger66

3 жыл бұрын

@@NZIGNANTI who hurt you

@sharkbite5744

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Beautiful drone footage accompanied with the soothing music towards the end ❤

@DieHardFishing

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@LDuran-kg4ez

3 жыл бұрын

He left the danger zone! Yeah! Very smart move! And now he is using a drone instead of his kayak! The peace and serenity of the music reflects the wisdom of his choice to leave a dangerous situation, and seek the safety of the shore and a drone! I've seen multiple and very frightening footage of shark attacks on kayaks! This leaves me to conclude that the open sea is no place for a kayak! May we all be the wiser!

@davidarellano870

3 жыл бұрын

D @@DieHardFishing

Great addition! Beautiful footage!

Very cool drone footage. Thank you!

As a teen we used to surf a place in Mexico called the Cannery. There was just something about sitting on a surfboard with my legs dangling in the water with fins swimming in a circle around me that didn't feel right!

When I was fishing in Bodega Bay, in a 14 foot metal boat, a Great White longer than the boat swam by only about 6 feet away from us. Scary.

@Garbagejuicewaterfall

4 жыл бұрын

Bodega bay ♥️✌️ Sacramento says hello!

That should be a heads-up for getting an insulated fish bag and not dragging bloody fish tethered to your kayak!🎣😃

@WillPage

4 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah.

@gabe8138

3 жыл бұрын

Y’all actin like he’s crazy you should see spear gun fishers. They shoot the fish then attach it to something that stays like 5 feet away and that’s actual bloody fish. Sharks are attracted to blood but I’m pretty sure it’s been tested and droplets don’t attract much.

I love the idea of fishing from a kayak but ,there’s massive sharks out there ,and if u flipped or something it might be all she wrote

@cwilson7458

2 жыл бұрын

Higher chance of choking on a cabbage leaf than you do of getting killed by a shark.

@gregchapman6190

2 жыл бұрын

Not when u put yourself in a kayak in the ocean it’s not ,these guys got videos of sharks bumping there kayaks and all kinds of interactions ,

@dannytinoco7027

2 жыл бұрын

@@gregchapman6190 yeah your way better of with a small boat or zodiac with a motor. Too risky on a kayak

@donaldmartin4620

2 жыл бұрын

OK I didn't see it so I dont bleave anything unless I see the shark for my self tho

@missouriplantmom1769

2 жыл бұрын

@@cwilson7458 I have zero chance of getting killed by a shark but anybody that goes into the ocean especially on something that can be flipped easily has a much higher chance of getting killed by a shark.

How embarrassing for the squid to be hooked up to an octopus hook...

@DieHardFishing

4 жыл бұрын

lololol

@utrich31

3 жыл бұрын

🤣

@bryanwhite4505

2 жыл бұрын

my squid love octopus hook 1/0

Could you do a video on your setup perhaps? Or what could be a good starter kayak setup for California offshore?

Man , I wish I could have seen that. Awesome!

We were out just a little south of the mile buoy in our kayaks last year and a big great white was cruising around probly about 50 yards away from us maybe a little closer but luckily it never came up too close. We didnt stop fishing the hali bite was too good lol

Glad you came back in.....I'd Rather be safe than sorry!

No fishing pressure? Those are my stomping grounds and that place gets hammered every single weekend during fishing season! Not to mention there is a fleet of rental boats that come off that pier behind you. When the wind starts to blow here, that spot is usually the most sheltered and all boats go there. If you want to see 15 great white sharks at once, paddle a mile to the north east. They are there every single day.

Enjoyed the drone footage!👍

Dope clip! Wish you would of had a POV cam to see that great white breach. You know that’s really lucky to see right?

Nice video excited for some dope drone footage witch one did u get

“ I think there’s some big fish here” man had no idea

No judgment on heading to shore after the GW sighting. I would have done the same. Fisherman are a spooky bunch by nature and it’s easy for the imagination to get fired up. Great work with the drone (even annotating the bait ball! Love it!) Keep it up. Stop filming while you drive (seriously)! Look forward to the next video!

Die Hard: I believe your channel is one of the VERY BEST on KZread!! I love your videos brother!

Finally you got a drone! Nice addition. I also would think it would be helpful for us newbies if you just gave general locations where you are fishing. I know you don't want to give you fishing spots up, but maybe when you are out you could give general locations.

Your drone clip is amazing. I love it

Love the drone footage will continue watching

I love your vids keep up the great work

We're getting something, but we need to get something bigger! Lol

The reason you do well is that you teach people how to fish, Most other videos show highlights.Well done.

You’ll see sharks on the drone if you keep at it. There are more sharks in the bay during summer/fall. Keep looking in same area.

That's why they have scupper holes, so the piss can drain out of the kayak😆

@DieHardFishing

4 жыл бұрын

Are sharks attracted to piss?

@bassassassinnn7459

4 жыл бұрын

@@DieHardFishing I feel like they are. Every time I pee when I'm surfing I'll spot one around the area in Bolinas.

@kylogged

4 жыл бұрын

That’s crazy!! An old buddy has a story that he caught a big old Thresher while he was reeling in a perch (only 20 pound line). Line snapped but he got pictures of it swimming around under the pier. Bunch of kids were playing in the water until they saw the shark. There is a joke in the area that all of the tourists pee in the water😂

@classicambo9781

3 жыл бұрын

All the survival texts say no dumping shit and piss out of life boats until you have a decent headway in a current etc. Dump in one go and get away from it. Don't want a trail in the water for them

I would have quit for the day also. Great drone shots!

You are brave to be out on a small kayak, with big sharks around you. Even though you don't see them one can feel they are there! I personally have had a shark encounter while surfing, right off of Huntington Beach pier, California. The waves were beautiful that day. I can repeat that encounter over and over again, and still get cold sweat. Luckily I came out alive of that attack, but I just can not seem to get back in the water again... I totally respect those who have also been attacked, even lost a leg, or arm and STILL have it in them to get back in the water!!! Some years have passed and I still can not get in the water yet... "You be safe out there bro", and when your gut tells you get out, simply do it!!!! I should have done so when I got that instinctive gut feeling to get out, but didn't, and when the wave intervals stopped for 3-minutes, is when got attacked... I love fishing, but need to be on a big boat to feel more at ease... Take good care

@itsherelive6537

3 жыл бұрын

Nice story man, fear can be a mother. Stay safe .💪💪💪

@w.d.m-1899

3 жыл бұрын

No he's not he's a moron

@MRMIKE276

3 жыл бұрын

What actually happened?

@DMark25

3 жыл бұрын

An attack in HB huh? I surf here regularly. Would love to have you verify this attack as I'll gladly ask around. It would be huge news for our waters to have a white shark attack and I'm sure I could def ask around about it.

@leftymadrid

3 жыл бұрын

@@DMark25 Ollie, nice to hear you are from that area. This happened in 79'. Yes, I'm that old! No gore story here, and the ONLY marks I had was from the sandpaper like shark skin, along it's whole body length (from top fin to tail fin looked like 6 feet) so the total length was more, easy to see at night because of HB pier lights it passed under me, rubbing my leg making it bleed from the speed of that turn pass on my lower leg! I talked several buddies who dive and they said "it was bumping you to check you out" also went on to say good thing I remained calm with no crazy splashing when that occurred. I was wearing a spring suit that night. And the reason I mentioned that I was lucky to come out of the encounter alive was that if it weren't for the wave intervals right after that happened it would have went for me WITHOUT a doubt, I took the first available swell. When I reached he sand, there were people from the pier talking down to me, saying it was huge and following me as I belly boarded in. There were plenty of folks on the pier that night, screaming, SHARK!!! I remember just getting out of the water, dropping my board on the sand, and sitting pretty much in shock still of what just happened, that's when I noticed the bleeding of my leg from the shark skin rubbing against it... what surprised me was the size of the shark! I know it wasn't a blue shark, this had some width to it! Stay safe.

The stretch of beach from the cement ship to Moss Landing is called Shark Park. This is around the time they start showing up.

@fishhunt9874

4 жыл бұрын

William Kuelker Yep, they are already showing up and sometimes 10-15 at a time. That’s why I only fish from boats or shore here. The biggest shark I have seen in my boat was a 16’ monster. It made the 12’ shark that I saw on an earlier trip look like a minnow. It was so wide it looked like a submarine. I was in my 21’ Cuddy cabin and I still moved away from the side of the boat. Intimidating to say the least. I was just up from 2 mile in only 50’ of water.

@wjk81

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I prefer a boat with a motor.

@sandrasanantonio7853

3 жыл бұрын

Oh, they go all the way down to seaside my friend

My common sense tells me that this doesn’t sound like a good idea but I understand your love of fishing.

Before you use your drone, make sure you check the airmaps to see if you can legally fly one in that area. Lots of places are off limits due to no fly zones. The fines can be huge.

@jaychino1621

4 жыл бұрын

That is correct. Everything from the Golden Gate Bridge to and including San Mateo County is off limits to Drones.

@andrewbarz4743

2 жыл бұрын

I hate people flying drones over me at the ocean. It kills the mood

You go in that kayak? Kayak goes in the water? Shark’s in the water? OUR shark?...Farewell and adieu to you fair Spanish ladies...😵

@georgemallory797

3 жыл бұрын

That's CAPTAIN Quint, to you, sir.

@kellyplumb3561

3 жыл бұрын

I keep waiting for the big mouth full of teeth to come up behind him, too scary..lol

@allenpeck8239

3 жыл бұрын

Remember the ‘Mad’ Magazine satire of the ‘Jaws’ movie, where he was called ‘Squint’? Hilarious piece of writing...

@mannishwatah948

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you had toilette paper cause I would have crapped my pants...lol

@morethinkingneeded2112

3 жыл бұрын

Bad fish. Swallow you whole. A little shaking. A little tenderizing. And down you go.

Curious what drone you have? Great picture. Where can I get one?

@sawyercasarez938

3 жыл бұрын

Terence Howard dgi mavick

I love how he says its a small one but his pole is bent to max and drags going crazy, and he think he's going to get deep sea monster

The better part of valor is the decision you made getting off the water. "Any fish will bite if you have the right bait." Looks like a good kayak.

Dude awesome video how deep are you for halibut?

Nice session. I like the drone footage.

@chewyk8266

4 жыл бұрын

What rod is that u using

Awwww that little fish is so cute!

Awesome footage Adam! Dat drone was well worth it 🤙🏽

@DieHardFishing

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@albertorapanan9513

4 жыл бұрын

Die Hard Fishing 🎣

great video nice calm water good fishing

Nice vid! How long do you usually let the sinker sit on the floor from the hali rig? Looks like it's pretty close to each other from the vid but cant tell

You're living the dream. Great move. When you started the drone one word came to mind: Freedom. enjoy

@DieHardFishing

4 жыл бұрын

Drone=New Possibilities

I don’t have one but I hear a lot of kayak fisherman really like their Shark Shield.

“You’re gonna need a bigger boat”- Jaws (1975)

@da_trio_fishers5237

4 жыл бұрын

Is that supposed to be funny you literally just quoted a movie... 🤦‍♂️

@DieHardFishing

4 жыл бұрын

Kayak is all I got, lol

@the_7th

4 жыл бұрын

@@DieHardFishing at least you're out there for the moment!

I use my drone for fishing a lot but in my video does not look that good what drone was you using

Good video. Great catches. Nice treat seeing you fly your Mavic Air 2 also. I love my MA2. I Just filmed a lighthouse by my favorite blackfishing spot here on Long Island with it. I posted it today.

What kind of salmon rod do you have

I must commend you on your camera placement. To be able to see the tap tap tap and puuuuullll, of the take, great action. Fight on!

What kind of drone is that?

This is so cool dude.. 🤙

Good morning. Why do you have your rod rest facing backwards? Isn’t there a danger of losing the rod?

I appreciate your vids. What kind of kayak do you have? You have everything on it!!!!

Good video buddy, from Australia. That milky coloured water with that weed looks like shark country.

I actually enjoyed your video bro really nice 👌 be safe out there bro. There's great white in that water. Stay safe

Every kayak Fishermans nightmare. I’m just jealous of your Fishery man, such easy to catch lingcod there . It’s like rare to get them here in SoCal.

excellent video, & you're right....some years ago I was trying out a new camera from the beach here in NYC & happened to take a shot which showed a couple of hundred feet out an enormous white in the breaker wave & after examining the shot even more one could see more of them in the water....yet no life guard spotted them....they are in a sense "invisible" and for the most part behaving themselves (and I would gotten the hell out if I was where you were also)

Are you inside the bay?

At the end those looked like juicy waters for surf fishing

Go to San Gregorio, or pescadero, launch off any access and fish the rocks that that are just off the rocky shores at high tide, get nice cabezones. Right off the light house, right off the golf course, all them rocks that are out of casting distance from shore and exposed at low tide. Once I get my aluminum going, I’m going to grab a few, cabezon is the best of them all imo.

I never go into the water without my Shark Shield. I use a Freedom 7 that’s attached around my ankle and shoved down the scupper hole putting a protective field around me. Also, if I dump my kayak, it goes with me 😁

I have a friend doing white shark research in the Santa Barbara area and they regularly see 15-30 white sharks per day with a drone!

Love good drone videos

Channel looking great DHF... just what I needed to see... will be using whole squid in the next couple days, going to use that rig. I’ll be trying to avoid the landlord too! Just lost a man recently in our area. 🙏🏼

@DieHardFishing

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

Your big fish feeling was correct!! Lol.Glad you're safe bro. As much as I love the ocean, it's beautiful different species. I am a freshwater kayak angler. I fish very large lakes and resevoirs miles long. Love my Auto Pilot powerd by Minnkota with spot lock. But I love watching you guys, kayak fish in the ocean. I have fished very shallow and live the ocean. Bur extremely risky. Be safe bro. 🙏 🎣 🤟

I think the shark thought he was part of that food chain challenge. 😂

@DieHardFishing

4 жыл бұрын

hahahahahaha, that would be the end of the challenge for sure

What brand drone do you use ?

I love your show!!

Drone footage was great

Good fishing video. 💪💪💪

The Otter was better than spotting a shark!

That is why you need your fish finder running on your Yak. When you crest the shelf your kayaks shadow represents bait, to bigger predators.

I heard that a few years ago the shark watching boats started chumming just about a mile or two south of there. If true that could be the reason for the increasing numbers in the area. Either way stay safe out there!

@Hook2Cook

4 жыл бұрын

The Santa Cruz Surfcaster remember we saw one breach out there!?

@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231

4 жыл бұрын

Hook2Cook saw it happen again yesterday. It’s getting pretty crazy up here

Great vid 👍🏻

I Really Like that Rod what kind is it ?

What company drone are you using?

Where do you plan on putting a big halibut on that pontine you’re riding around on?

What drone do you have?

"I was hoping for something bigger" he said

I wondered about encounters of the shark kind, especially with a stringer full of fish trailing in the water . . . in a Kayak!!

@chriskell8479

3 жыл бұрын

Smart yakfishers, use a catch bag or cooler. Only those that tempt fate put fish on a stringer off the side of the yak.

You might think about a live well or killing them quickly as Blood will and may attract Sharks of local species, so trailing bleeding or live fish on an external stringer may be dangerous and believe me up north we do see Great White Sharks.

What make and model drone? Nice fishing channel. Keep it up

Be careful out there, my young friend!

Thank goodness you came into shore - you were too far out...lol

Those small lings you were catching... are referred to as Greenlings in Canada because of their obvious green colour, clearly different from the other Lings. The meat turns white when cooked, as you likely know. And of course the British call 'Lings" something altogether different.

That looks so much fun. There is something swimming in the water on the right side of the video at 8:04. Watch it . It show up really fast.

Try the drone over Santa Cruz on a hot, cloudless, sunny day. I think you are going to get the shots you are looking for. Saw 2 in one day. I don't really want to know what's swimming around me while I'm fishing. Ignorance is bliss. ;-)

What's the rod and reel setup

I have seen them at Guadalupe Island in Mexico. 15 feet and wide as car. Was eating 150lbs yellowfin tuna that we would hook. 3 bites and you get the head of the fish.

"mini-lings!!"

Nice video👍👍

Nice drone footage! I’d be scared to see a shark out there 😭

@DieHardFishing

4 жыл бұрын

You and me both!

@tricktaylor1983

3 жыл бұрын

Yea im like hes not leaving. One thing to see a shark. Quite another to see an 8 ft great white completely breach the water right next to you while youre in a paddle boat With smelly bait.

I thought your drone footage was quite beautiful.

Sweet little drone!