Yak Hooks Global

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!

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"

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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/

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

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 outlines how 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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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

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 by kayak 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

It's great to have your company...we'll drop episodes every two weeks!

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

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!

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