skishing?

[DarkSkies]

One more thing I forgot to mention Porgy. It's a hell of a lot of fun!

It's gotta be a blast, when will you start wearing the "seal suit" this year, Frank?

[ledhead36]

you are one of the fearless guys who go out to the rocks, Dark. Once being about how the water up to your neck on the way out. Do you wear a wetsuit or are you just wanting the punishment of the cold ocean water?

[voyager35]

I think we have alot of fearless fishermen on this site. How about letting us in on some of your experiences?

[JakeF]

I think we have alot of fearless fishermen on this site. How about letting us in on some of your experiences?

Sure thing

Twas a Dark & Stormy Night

Skishing - THE Cow of 2009

[DarkSkies]

I remember in a previous post somewhere that you are one of the fearless guys who go out to the rocks, Dark. Once being about how the water up to your neck on the way out. Do you wear a wetsuit or are you just wanting the punishment of the cold ocean water?

Ledhead, I don't even come close to what these guys are doing. I couldn't hold a candle to their skishing skills.

Guys like Paul Melnyk, who although not the inventor of skishing, but one of the most vocal promoters, have brought the sport of skishing and the safety concerns to the level it's at today.
www.surfcasting.com

Guys like Frank Blasko who just want to get out there and get away from the crowds, and accept the risks they take.

Guys like Gunny & Jake from www.Stripercoastsurfcasters.us and

www.skishingnewengland.com, and many more who have been doing it on their own for years, long before the internet and the seminars...


These guys all got into it for different reasons. One of the things I want to stress is the safety aspect.

I met a guy at Montauk who told me a great skishing story. I believe I posted it here, I'll have to look for it. Unfortunately, it almost turned out as a news item because the guy was swept out to sea at night by the strong current.

It's still a great story, and makes me fully aware of the need to be prepared and do a lot of research before you get into something like this.

[DarkSkies]

Here's an older video where Paul is interviewed...

[DarkSkies]

JakeF of Stripercoast surfcasters wrote this article about "Skishing and Safety."

http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/...kishing+safety





He also started a site called www.skishingnewengland.com





Skishing = An extreme form of surfcasting, wherein the participant fishes with rod & reel while swimming. The word is a combination of "Ski"+"Fishing", as a large fish can provide a nice tow through the water. Originated in Montauk, NY, this sport is gaining popularity among hardcore surfcasters whose primary target is striped bass.


Check it out when you get a chance.

[Jackbass]

I remember in a previous post somewhere that you are one of the fearless guys who go out to the rocks, Dark. Once being about how the water up to your neck on the way out. Do you wear a wetsuit or are you just wanting the punishment of the cold ocean water?

If you have a dry top that is truly dry you can do it in waders and the dry top.

That being said Make damn sure your dry top is Dry. I bought a paddling top the thing is not overly comfortable at first but you get used to it and it is 100% dry. I was submerged this fall in it and I was dry underneath. Filling a set of waders can be as deadly as wearing concrete shoes out there. I would never skish in it but i look like a manatee on glue so sharks would prolly eat me any how.

[Doublerunner]

It's gotta be a blast, when will you start wearing the "seal suit" this year, Frank?

He won't need that. I'll just strap him onto my back. I've got plenty of buoyancy for the 2 of us

[DarkSkies]

He won't need that. I'll just strap him onto my back. I've got plenty of buoyancy for the 2 of us

Roflmao, DR! I think the thing that saves a lot of guys from being sharkbait when skishing is that they're too big for sharks to think of as a food source.
Frankie might not be so lucky, we'll have to make sure he's current on the life insurance policy before he heads out into the water this year.

[Jackbass]

Roflmao, DR! I think the thing that saves a lot of guys from being sharkbait when skishing is that they're too big for sharks to think of as a food source.
Frankie might not be so lucky, we'll have to make sure he's current on the life insurance policy before he heads out into the water this year.

Frankie i would live line him with with a 12/0 8x circle hook and a Senator.

[DarkSkies]

Frankie i would live line him with with a 12/0 8x circle hook and a Senator.

Excellent tackle choice, Jackbass.

Tell me more...
Do you think it might make more sense to poke a few holes in him with an ice pick for a good scent trail, or would you just let the line out and let the natural action bring the big great whites in?

[Jackbass]

Lol, Sorry Frankie! I would just slide a chum soaked rag into his wading belt.

[cowherder]

You guys are sick!!!