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WaterWolf 1.1 Testing - Subject: Tarpon

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Channel: Key West Kayak Fishing · 2017 · Sports

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Took the WaterWolf 1.1 out for some more testing.  This time it was for Tarpon.  Although the conditions were not the best with a bit of chop on the water and dusty green water, I was more than happy when I got a Tarpon to take a crab and do a bit of jumping.  It shook the hook right away, but that was fine as I am still just wanting to get the bite on camera.  The other benefit I found was being able to not only see the ones that got away, but also the ones that I did not even see the strike.  The second Tarpon, I did not even know had taken a swipe at the bait.  This makes me more anxious to get back out there and chase those guys down as they still seem to be biting aggressively.  Oh yea, and another Cuda.  

I want to do one more species, Shark, drifting large chunk baits.  Once I do that, then I will be a bit more aggressive about actually catching a few fish on the camera as well as do some deep water filming.  


KEY WEST KAYAK FISHING: Equipment Used

The Car - 1997 Honda Civic Hatchback DX
The Motorcycle - 1997 BMW F650 

The Kayaks
1) 2010 Wilderness Systems Tarpon 140.
2) 2012 Hobie Adventure Island w/ Outboard Motor Mount
 - 2010 Suzuki 2.5 HP 4-Stroke Outboard
 - Lowrance Hook-5


The Rods/Reels

1) 7' MH Shimano Teramar, TMS-X70MH, Line Wt. 10-20lb, Lure Wt 1/2-1 1/2oz, Power: Medium Heavy, Action: Extra Fast
- Penn Conflict 4000
- Power Pro 20lb
- Power Pro 10lb
- Andes 15lb pink mono

2) 7'  H Shimano Teramar, TMS-F70H, Line Wt. 15-20lb, Lure Wt 1/2-2oz, Power: Heavy, Action: Med Fast
- Penn Conflict 6000
- Power Pro 65lb

3) 5'8" XH Shimano Treval Jigging Trigger Rod, TVC-58XH, Line Wt. 80-200, Lure Wt, 160 - 270grams, PowerExtra Heavy
- Shimano Torium 16
- Power Pro 65lb

4) 7'6" M Hurricane Calico Jack IM7, CAJ-457, Line Wt. 8-17lb, Lure Wt 3/8-3/4oz, Power: Medium
- Shimano Solstace 4000 FI
- Power Pro 20lb

5) 6' Ande Tournament Stand Up Rod, ASU-601A SDRMH, Line Wt. 20-50, Power: Medium Heavy
- Shimano TLD-30A 2-Speed
- Power Pro 65lb

6) 6'6" Shimano Trevala, TVC-66MH, Line Wt. 50-100lb, Jig Wt 50-100g, Power: Medium Heavy, Action: Medium Fast
- Abu Garcia 6500C3
- Power Pro 30lb

7) 7' Shimano Trevala, TVC-70ML, Line Wt. 20-50lb, Jig Wt 55-135g, Power: Medium Light, Action: Medium Fast
- Abu Garcia 6500C3
- Power Pro 30lb

Plus a few other misc saltwater rigs that are used sparingly and some Bass rigs which I won't use in salt water. 

Cast Nets
-5' 3/8" Plastic enclosed weights
-6' 3/16" Super Spreader SS-1000 1 lb per foot
-7' 3/8" Mako 1lb per foot

Filming

GoPro Hero 4 Silver
GoPro Hero 3 Black
GoPro Studio Editing Software
Panasonic G7
-14-42mm F3.5-5.8
-20mm F1.7

Header Graphic Created By: Jeff Kaphingst (www.jeffthedesigner.com) (www.rack30.com)

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