Saved by US.Coast Guard! Every Jetski fisherman should see this!
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- čas přidán 27. 06. 2021
- If you fish from a Jetski or Sea Doo Fish Pro in my case, don't make these mistakes I've made. It can save your life!
It was really scary experience that I hope you guys never get to experience
I'm retired Coast Guard (stationed in Mobile & NOLA, former oil rig diver/spear fisherman) and future Sea Doo Fish Pro owner! USCG is Semper Paratus-Always Ready for the call! Thanks for posting this lesson learned- always bring a radio and phone charger my friend!!
Don't look so defeated man. You're still alive and you learned some important lessons you're able to share. No need to feel ashamed or embarrassed. Keep moving forward!
Brother, to come home alive, with a fish like that and a story that will live forever, you're one fortunate man! Very cool video!
As a fellow jetski fisherman, I only ever fish on the drift. Anchoring is just too much trouble/risk. I do anchor when diving, but if there's a problem, I can get in the water and probably sort it out. If you must anchor, the advice I've been given is never start the engine until all the rope has been retrieved.
Good advice. Thanks for sharing
Not many people would post this due to pride. Respect to you brother 👍
Glad you shared this. Very important lesson. I was offshore 15miles from Virginia Beach at a light tower catching huge Spades. Didn’t even noticed I was taking in water until I couldn’t start my ski. Was a scary feeling. With that lesson I now carry everything ….radio,flares, first aid kit, googles and a few knifes, usb battery. You never know what will happen but at least you will be ready.
very true. learning from mistakes.
I'm curious, what did you do? What was causing you to take on water??
@@jessicamclean3813 me too. Hope he answers
This is why you install an extra battery, at least 1 bilge pump and double up on all the factory hose connections on the motor and haul before you ever think about going more than a couple miles out. That ocean is big an unforgiving. Be prepared
@@treeamigo8447 the old version of seadoo pro don't have that extra battery, the newer model have it. I always carry extra gas too just in case and always carry the safety equipment.
One of the best videos ever. Awesome you made it back and great that you posted this. We all make little mistakes on the water and those little mistakes add up quickly. This is a successful fishing trip. Tons learned that you can share with others. Awesome job.
Thanks for sharing this precarious experience and your afterthoughts, not to mention an Awesome catch!
Thank you for watching the video
You are very lucky that you had any reception out there..thank God for our wonderful Coast Guard!
Angels were with you my friend, always run your rope thru pvc to make it stiff around your body or sea doo, I tie a knot at the anchor point to boat about 1’-2’ from clamp that attaches to boat, then I slide a foam 6”-8” foam ball or float up to knot, then I slide cut sections(2’ sections with coupling glued to 1end not the other where I can snap them into a straight section) of 3/4”-1” pvc, put the sections together and tie to each end, the biggest rubber bungee strap I can buy. Bungee strap at each end allows for shock of pull and hv no more than 1’ of rope hanging out close to boat but hv several feet with knot s d another foam or ball float at each end of pvc, I run rope thru all the pvc and pull it apart when traveling but snaps together easily upon arrival tie or clamp off oil rig side push off with pvc pole I’ve already snapped together and clamp the other end to boat or sea doo. Once each end tied off you hv solid flexible pole keeps you from drifting back into oil well head only swings out but no free rope in water only at the rig end but nothing to suck into empeller or prop cause it’s tied off abs ball or foam float keep and bungee ususlly out of water then I unclamp from rig push off undo each section fold up pack in a eg crate abs off I go. Like a enclosed rope abs I snaps like the tent poles the rope holds all pvc in line all you hv to do connect them together
sure want to see it in action. thanks for the tip
I know it feels bad, but this isn't a nightmare. You were reasonably closer to shore, you were able to call emergency services and the coast guard came. In many parts of the world, there isn't a coast guard to rescue in such situations. Glad you are safe.
Had this happen twice. Not from my anchor line but from running over other loose line floating in the ocean. I always bring my mask, snorkel and fins, dive light, long needle nose pliers and a long sharp knife that can reach up through the grate and cut rope off the shaft. It’s worked, and on my way home safely. The dive light is a must to see what you’re doing.
This makes me rethink a ski and go a boat lol good tips mate
@@Fixingthingz4u Because a guy gets line wrapped up around his impeller…THAT makes you rethink a ski?? Lmao. Good luck with having zero issues with a boat. 😂😂😂😂
@@Pilot545 it was a joke bro boats have there own issues lol
@@Fixingthingz4u Haha. Was gonna say…anybody who would make that statement has never been on the water in anything. Lol. 👍🏼
Excellent tips. Somewhat new to fishing the ski, lots of experience in boats, but I'm always looking for ways to be prepared. Hadn't thought of the snorkel and fins, but I could see how those could come in really handy in this situation.
Glad you shared this experience, not everybody would admit having issues. I live and work in Mobile AL, I've ordered a new Fishpro, would like to meet up and do some fishing soon.
DRC
Lesson Learnt. Know what's near your intake and when you can't, then know how to clear it. Scary as can be. Good job keeping it together.
Lesson learned!
Wow thanks for sharing your story. Really makes you think twice before doing anything out there, and make sure all safety equipment is onboard
So glad you recorded your experience. Great fishing too !
"SEMPER PARATUS" !
The Guardsmen must go out, they don't always come back in .
Glad it all worked out this time .
thank you
roger that.
Glad you made it home safe. I bet the fish will taste even better now. Here is what I always take with me no matter where I am going :
Have a checklist of MUST have items before every trip.
1- Fully charged Floating VHF (obviously won’t help if u leave it home)
2- high capacity battery bank pack for the phone. The one I have can be recharged by solar
3- Flairs and strobe light. If you are stuck out there at night it will be pretty hard to spot you if you are drifting
4- First aid kit
5- ALWAYS have a few extra bottles of water
6- Get a water towing service membership (SeaTow or BoatUS) install the app of the one u choose on you mobile. When you request a tow Either one of them will automatically send your coordinates to the tow operator. Very useful if drifting and no land in sight.
Finally, why didn’t you tried the IDF for a second or two while pulling the rope? It spins the shaft the opposite way. I know if you got nervous this things one tends to forget. Just trying to make you aware if that ever happens again.
As I said, glad you made it back safe. And wow a super nice fish. 🤟👍
Yes I used to carry all that, Just been slacking off little and paying my due.. I will also add snorkeling gear to above. was meant to be quick 1 hour trip to near shore oil rig.. ended up 12 hour trip but...
I am glad you are alright and thanks for sharing a great video. Live and learn. You will be more prepared next time.
So thankful you made it back!!
Thank you for sharing your experience, and most definitely thank you GOD!
So happy the coast guard was there to help you, don’t be to hard on yourself my wife served in the coast guard and has some pretty crazy stories about stuff people have done intentionally and gotten themselves in trouble, what you did was an unfortunate accident.
Buying my first Jet Ski when 2022 hit the market. Thanks for sharing your experience. As you said. "Thank God" You made It back home Safely
Might want to order soon if you are after fish pro. So many ppl waited 3months+ to get one. Yeah jetski is fun. The best gift I've ever bought for myself.
I will also be buying a 2022 Fish Pro. I hope they don't change the colors or at least keep the old ones because I love the blue and white!
Thanks for sharing your experience. I know it will help me and anyone that watches it.
THEE most honest video I’ve seen on watercraft. So glad your ok. I was scared too!!! Giant fish wow 😯
Thanks :)
I appreciate you showing this video, most people show videos of everything going right but the truth is sometimes things don't go according to plan, We all need to know things sometimes go wrong and the things you did to get back home show the right things to do in a bad situation. Thanks
I've been there and it's a scary place and situation. Learn mate, I have. My jacket now weights a ton and the ski has it all, now no-one can say I didn't try and that's actually our duty as safe boaters.
Rock on dude, take that helpless feeling and turn it around with the armory you need to come back.
Good fish mate.
Thank you for sharing. Learned some great tips! Soooglad you are OK!
Absolutely wild! Thank you for sharing this important lesson
So glad that turned out ok for you. Thank you for sharing this video. Wow! What a red snapper!
Thanks for watching
Thank you for showing me what not to do, and i am really glad you are okay. Hope the fish tasted good
Fish fed 6 people lol
That is super scary I would’ve definitely shat my pants a few times 😬. While I hate the fact that this happened to you, I do appreciate you sharing your experience. I’ve rented jet skis over the years but mainly once or twice a year when on vacation in a pre-controlled environment. I just ordered a new Yamaha and I am in that phase where I am learning as much as I possibly can. Your experience is a definite eye-opener and he will help me to be more safe when I’m out on the water. Thank you again thank God you are safe
Awsome! stay safe!
I'm a total land guppy, this was like a 20 min horror movie I couldn't take my eyes off. The oil rig scene was brief but terrifying for someone who NEVER goes in water other than the bath and an occasional visit to the 4' end of the pool 😅. So I think I understand while you were fishing, the catch was pulling you out further and your jetski wouldn't start for you to ride back home...? The lesson I learned, don't watch these videos with Chromecast on an 80" tv in the dark! It was like I was out there with you and I almost had a heart attack sitting in my familyroom. Thank God we made it brother 😭
"Thank God WE made it bro" 😂😂😂 Your comment actually brightened up my day :))) Wow man, u really suffered out there. Actually it wasn't that desperate of a situation. Had he had a knife and if he was able to hold his breath for a decent amount of time he could've gotten under and cut the rope loose off his propeller 😅
I totally agree … this was like a freaking horror movie from one little thing to another. That horn sound in the background was perfect to set the mood that things were going to go poorly.
1) don’t fish with 1 ski
2) phone charger
3) radio
4) don’t unhook your self from your ski
5) don’t jump in the water ever
6) anchor after the motor is off and unanchor before you turn on your engine
7) taking off the rig hook is the very last thing you do before you drive away
Am I missing something? Am I overly cautious?
glad your ok, thanks for sharing as its a teaching aid, good job and thank god for the coast guard. Great fish btw.
Thank you
Thanks for sharing your story. And thank God it all worked out. Glad the coast guard was able to help as well.
yes so glad no harm was done on my side. thank GOD and CG
@@warChuck experts are just the folks that made mistakes and lived through it. You added a few more valuable tools to your tool bag and probably will help someone else from making the same
This video may save someones life , thanks for sharing and showing what can happen , TO ANYONE !
PS. Happy that your safe 👍
Thank you for sharing... here's a list of what I always have on board my Fish Pro: floating handheld UHF radio (kept on my PFD), electronic flare, fully charged cellphone with fully charged battery pak, Garmin InReach, secondary floating handheld GPS (Garmin 86sc), telescoping paddle with hook, horn, whistle, second PFD (for unexpected guests), anchor. I know its easy to throw down advise, but I've been on and around boats my entire life. The way I see it, if you haven't been in a sticky situation on a boat, you don't boat much. There is also a saying when it comes to off shore sailing and system backups- if the one you have breaks, you have none. So therefore- one is none, two is one, three is better.
Glad you made it home!
Thanks for the tip.
Amen. Good list
Glad your ok buddy. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Thanks for watching
So scary, glad you're good. Nice catch btw
Wow ! I did the same thing last year on Lake Monroe in Indiana. I had my Seadoo idling and it sucked up my anchor rope. Had to idle back to my truck which was probably a few miles away. Alot of lessons learned my 1st year of owning a Ski. ! Thanks for sharing your experience.
Yes learning alot about Jestski for sure. Not sure if I will buy again to fish on it. But hack of fun doing it lol
Now that’s a hard fishing story to beat! Glad you lived to tell it!
Thank you for watching video
Most catastrophes start out as a series of small mistakes that lead up to the catastrophic event. Luckily you had enough power in your phone and were able to snag a signal and get out the 911 call in time. Imagine something as simple as fumbling your phone and accidentally dropping it overboard. Could have been a lot different. Great video, I've definitely learned from your experience, thanks for sharing!
Mistakes like this, the ones where you know that if just one more thing had gone wrong you could have died, are where we learn our most valuable lessons. These lessons are hard learned and never forgotten.
Glad to see he got out of this only losing a few hours. On the bright side he will be even more safety conscious in his future trips
Thanks
Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm really glad to see you made back safely thanks to the USCG, they are awesome! I normally fish in the Palm Beach, FL area where the Gulf Stream is super strong and close to shore. I never anchor, normally I just drift above reefs, wrecks or big slopes. Two of my biggest fears are 1) What happened to you and 2) My battery going flat on me. I always carry pretty much everything you could think of in terms of safety and my dearest of all is my PLB and VHF radio which are always attached to my vest.
It all happen when you least expect. I became too comfortable fishing 2-3miles out and just been stupid not to bring those stuff you talked about. After the incident I don't go out without powerbank/vhf radio.
@ Carlos Have you looked at the pocket size jump boxes? They pack a punch and will charge a battery really quick.
@@joshgandy7707 what kind do you recommend ?
Thanks for posting this had a good laugh and learned something.
Not sure if you have it but I recommend you get yourself a EPRIB or a PLB or both and definitely a radio but as you mentioned you forgot your radio. That's one thing you don't forget, just like a wallet or cell phone. Glad you're ok and safe.
Sorry that you had this nightmare experience. The first thing i did when I ordered my fishpro was order both a Flotable VHF Handheld and a EPRB. I wanted to be safe on all aspects!!
yeap. I do have flotable radio. But I guess i paid for being little too careless. Thanks. I will look into EPRB
@@warChuck The EPRB's are Pricey but are a great last resort if batteries are dead, service is non existent, and you have no other way to contact any authorities...
Thank God you got back safely bro believe me that’s not your worst nightmare it’s not a great experience and could’ve been a lot worse so thank God you’re OK and you made it back to your family
Great vid I had to subscribe for all the trouble you went through 😀
lol.. thanks for watching and subscribe
Your mishap caused me think about my anchor setup and access to tools, communication and med-kit. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching
This is a great video for rookies & veterans alike. I've been riding Jet Ski's since late 80's on our 550 Stand Up's...law of jet propulsion, anything that can get sucked into grate intake...will. lol. I too learned this from experience & you get to a point where it's automatic you check 360 prior to starting engine, 2nd nature almost. Beautiful fish, glad you're ok & thank God for the USCG. There probably was some embarrassment on your end, but I'm sure those brave souls didn't give it a 2nd thought in that way. Could you imagine if it were one of the huge war ships that came to the rescue? haha
Funny side story about that...I'm from Michigan & my folks had a place on the water in Fl., I had my Jet Ski down there & was running the Caloosahatchee River jumping the wakes from the huge boats & freighters...along comes a huge CG Cutter flying up to me scaring me half to death (I was 16/17), they proceeded to inform me of the no-wake rule between the bridges & they threatened to impound my vessel if they caught me doing it again. They saw my Michigan Registration & after I explained I was new to that area & the Condo where we lived & I launched from, which wasn't too far away, they understood but told me ignorance was no excuse...rightfully so. What a long ride back between those bridges at no wake speed when they're like miles apart. UGH!!
I still don't understand what exactly is no wake speed? I just go about same speed as others.. like 7-8 mi/hour
Oh and yeah I too check 360 before I start my engine too after this.
@@warChuck "No Wake"...It's in Canals, Marina's, Harbors, Accesses, Inlets etc., or waterways between bridges. Maybe not all, but then & there it was illegal.
@@warChuck Here's the important part of the definition:
"...the captain observe the slowest-possible vessel speed to maintain steerage, but no greater than 5 MPH."
@@ghpjerry 5 knots ?
SO GLAD YOU ARE OKAY!! It's good to have a flare gun and they also make a flare that shoots 500 feet and deploys a flare parachute. Additionally it wouldn't hurt to buy some Orion Water Proof 30 minute road flares. You could always mount a marine antenna on your sea doo with a florescent orange flag at the top, you can find a water tight container and mount it to your sea doo and run the positive and negative to the battery. A full length marine antenna will have better range than a handheld. The majority of these radios have a red button called DSC, it's a panic button and in an emergency you push the button. When you buy the radio you register it with the coast guard. You supply them with all of your personal identifiable information, you also include family members and close friends, that information goes into their database, when you push the DSC/Distress button, that signal goes to the closest coast guard tracking station. Once received, it automatically displays on a PC in the tracking station as an emergency and all of your information along with GPS coordinates pop up on the screen.
good tip!
@@warChuck buy it!! It's the best..you can also get an unit that is attached to your vest in case you fall into water and can't reach vessel
Thanks very much for sharing this important Lesson.
We all learn from our mistake and be glad you're Ok. That Fish was a beauty
Thanks
I don’t have a JetSki but I do live in Mississippi and go out in Gulf to fish every once in a while so it got me hooked when I read the headline. No pun intended.
The best part was seeing you know to thank God for a safe return.
Amen
It’s the Coast Guards that saved him, not god!
@@takeadeepbreath6053 thank God things worked out so the coat guard was able to save him. Seek Jesus and maybe one day it will make sense. God enables everything. 🙌
Thank you coast gaurd!
Glad you are okay. Nice catch!
Thanks
Glad you safe ..thanks for sharing this video
Awesome fish! Glad you made it back safe!
Thanks
Thanks for sharing your experience, I just got the sea doo trophy and VHS radio and a satellite beacon just in case. I also had a bilge pump installed, I carry all the safety safety stuff and then some. Need to add snorkel kit, light and long needle nose.
THANK you for posting your near death experience as a lesson to would be jetski owners. should also make an item list for jetski'ers in case of emergency. ie: gps lifevest, radio, signal flare, and so on.
Goodo on you man your going fine just a good learning curv .
Cheers all The best for future fishing tight lines Wattie Newton RNZCG .
Your experience will help alot if people man keep your head up
Glad you’re okay mate!
Appreciate you sharing the story.
I had a very similar experience with the same blue anchor rope! I was near and inlet so the currents changed and i started to get pulled into the rock. When i started the jet to retrieve the anchor to get out of there it sucked up the tag end into the impeller. After drifting as far as I could, I was stuck anchored in the white wash of the waves hitting the jetty. I was eventually able to cut my anchor line after the coast guard got there, they gave me a rope to pull be away from the rocks but when they did that it pulled the ski over with me on it. Luckily I was about to flip it back over quickly after that it was then turned over to a tow boat service and towed back. For sure an experience I will never forget and one that I will try to never experience again. You can never be to careful or over prepared.
so true. tiny little mistake could ruin your day/vacation/or even life
I work on charter fishing boats here off Daytona Beach.Been doing it for decades.When the Captain repowered the boat he said I'm thinking about going with one large outbound instead of two this time.He asked my opinion.
I said..."Always go with two.If something should happen to one..you always have one to get home with."
He agreed and twice we have done just that.So yes..SAFETY ALWAYS COMES FIRST !
so true.
I don't know you but I am glad that you are back safe and sound. Nice catch by the way.
Thank you
ya gotta always have a fish buddy. don't fish alone. glad your ok
Yea that sucks! I had a battery die and I was 70 miles offshore off the gulf coast luckily with some rigging I got my boat started. You always think your prepared but the ocean very unforgiving! Glad you made it back safely!
Thanks for sharing this.
The fish pro has a regurgitation feature works
Really well for these exact situations. Glade your safe buddy things happen
I think it could have been a much worse nightmare had you not had your fon. It could have stormed with huge waves.
You're blessed Amigo and thank GOD you got rescued by the best of the best and your insurance is none the wiser
agree
Wow. Glad you're OK. Hindsight is always 20/20 but thankfully you had a phone!
Wow … thanks so much for sharing this. What were the 5 mistakes you made? You are sooo brave :)
Glad you're ok! I'm in OS. I'll go out with you next time
It is 4-19-2024 have you gone out. It all good brother. You came home okay. Coast Guard is an awesome group of guys always standing by to help.
At least you have a great fish story and the fruits of your labor!
heaven and hell all in the one voyage
well done on sharing this so others do not suffer the same fate
PS great catch
You are so lucky friend! God was truly on your side. You must be living right!
You're lucky your phone still had battery life... maybe it's time to invest in a small handheld marine radio. Glad to see you made it home safe too! Live and Learn!
Looks like you learned your lesson. If anyone ever takes a boat or jetski out, no matter how short the trip is going to be, you must take a charged radio and signal flares. You are lucky to be alive.
Yes it was a hard learned lesson. Thanks for watching the video
I am glad they were able to find you. How much does it cost to get them involved?
Glad you safe,learn from experience and stay safe
Please get an Epirb. I’m glad you made it home safe. That was a scary feeling.
Hey man tough luck.. but glad you're ok 👌
Thanks
Glad you are safe!
thank you. we live and learn
Dude, I’ve been thinking pretty hard about getting one of these. Suddenly I’m not.
That’s an impressive fish, btw. You are clearly a very skilled angler.
Fish pro has some good and bad.. My nephew ordered one last month and I told him to cancel. If it's all about fishing, jetski can only do half the job.
@@warChuck Want to sell your JetSki?
My Lord what a snapper!!!! That’s a real life Granddaddy Red as we folks that come from 4th 5th 6th generational NW Florida Floridian Families say.
Great video! Did you make the pvc hook?
Great video and it is the real world experiences that people remember.
New to jetskis but could you pull a spark plug out to let the motor spin freely and then pull the rope out? I have heard some say this works...
it's mechanically stuck. it's impossible unless you flip the seadoo and cut ropes.. well unless you have scuba gear..
I had a very similar situation but fortunately close to shore with my own video of how I removed the rope and chain. Glad that you were able to get rescued…I now always carry a mask and knife with me. Did you have any engine issues after the high speed towing by the CG ?
CG towed at pretty low speed.. less than 10mph. and not yet tested out on water but engin was running with garden hose attached to it. and ouch.. chain??
@@warChuck - Great…looked faster on the video. Yes…sucked up the anchor rope and the anchor chain. No permanent damage though…so it was a lesson learned as well. Best of luck to you.
Hey dauphin island! Im over this way in gulf shores area! Picking up a fishing rig tomorrow hopefully
Thank you for sharing. If were to happen again, would you be abto to cut the rope if you had a long cutting tool? Something, to practice in shallow water? Did the Coast Guard send or 911 send you a bill? Glad you got back safe.
It took me good 30 minute in my garage to cut and clear all the heavy rope. I don't think I can cut them in water even with goggle and knife unless I flip jetski upside down and flip again after I finish. But again that will be last option. Also coastguard didn't charge anything. However, they would have sent commercial towing boat if it wasn't life threatening situation.
Glad you had enough battery charge to get help and get back home safe! Now you should make a video of 'always have these items with you when on the water'
Brother. That could have went a lot of different ways, so glad you made it out ok.
I was on 2 different jet skis on the Mississippi River at 2 different times and both stop.
1. I was just making sure the jet ski run good before I took them to Pensacola FL and my dumb butt rode the ski to long and I ran out of gas.
2. The other time, I had just got another one of my skis from the mechanic and it stop on the river.
Both time I jump off and swam to shore with the ski tied to my vest. The river currents was taken me father down from where my trailer and truck was. I get back to my truck and some else had put their jet ski on my trailer since it was still park on the ramp. I was so mad and tired.
Glad youre safe man. Did you try out the IDF?, that’s the first seadoo that comes with it.
Would the newer IDF system of helped in this situation?
Mine is same iDF system as new trophy. Physical tangle wouldn't let it run reverse or forward unless the rope is removed.
Nice fishing sir thanks for sharing this video watching from Fiji island sir
Thank you
Definitely carry a flare gun w/ couple extra flares, and an EPIRB. So even w/o a radio, or your phone dies, you can signal for help.
Great job stating calm throughout this ordeal. I mighta got a bit awry myself.
New viewer and a new subscriber. Keep up the great & honest content.
Thank you.
Great Great video mate your experience will save life's and never be afraid of calling 911 or an emergency number this could have ended badly i gather IDF didn't make a difference or you didn't have it ? also i bet that fish tasted bloody awesome lol !!