I had to Stop! TOPWATER fishing for MAHI MAHI

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  • Опубліковано 14 січ 2025

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  • @ghalihitmi
    @ghalihitmi Рік тому +2

    Awesome fishing and scenery👍😍🎣🎣🎣

    • @maxdocken
      @maxdocken  Рік тому +2

      Thanks mate! Yes, love the green parts of the Mediterranean. Sooo beautiful a great pleasure fishing there!
      Tight lines

  • @stelioskaramitziotis2170
    @stelioskaramitziotis2170 Рік тому +2

    Great video Max! Top water fishing at the best!!! Well done!!!!

    • @maxdocken
      @maxdocken  Рік тому

      Thank you Stelio - yes nothing better than seeing the fish chasing your lure! 😍

  • @FF-bl3vy
    @FF-bl3vy Рік тому +3

    I really appreciate Your attitude , whose result is that You stop fishing when it is needed. ❤

    • @maxdocken
      @maxdocken  Рік тому +2

      We have to protect what we love! ✌️

  • @dimitarmizov7069
    @dimitarmizov7069 Рік тому +2

    Great footage! Congrats on showing how we should treat the nature! Way to go, bro!

    • @maxdocken
      @maxdocken  Рік тому

      Thanks mate! We all have to learn and leave the place for our kids better than it was! That's a goal!

  • @giwrgosarianos8701
    @giwrgosarianos8701 Рік тому +1

    One of my favorite channels!!!!!!
    So nice and cool guy, strong fisherman!
    Wish you best my friend ❤️ 🤜💥🤛💯💯💯

    • @maxdocken
      @maxdocken  Рік тому

      Oh great to hear! Thank you! 🙏

  • @shorespinfishing6929
    @shorespinfishing6929 Рік тому +1

    Just beautiful! As always 🙂

    • @maxdocken
      @maxdocken  Рік тому

      Thanks man appreciate!
      With a starring guest like the Mahi 😜🤘
      Tight lines Max

  • @jacoporiccesi
    @jacoporiccesi Рік тому +1

    Great catches!!! I love mahi too, still waiting for the oversize one!!!

    • @maxdocken
      @maxdocken  Рік тому +1

      Thanks bro,
      my goal was to catch them on Spinning. Had many before on Shore Jigging tackle but it's so much more fun on light gear!
      Yes next target get a big one! 💪
      Tight lines Max

  • @fishinginthemed3110
    @fishinginthemed3110 Рік тому +2

    if you want to fish for mahi sustainably (with a good chance for survivability) perhaps you can keep a topwater or small surface metal with barbless single-hooks in your box for when you encounter them. That's what i do personally for small amberjacks and blue runners when the are just coming inshore in spring and they are still too small and in massive quantities. most pelagic fish will rather mortally wound themselves than get landed, that's just their spirit of survival. Massive respect for the responsible angling though. we need more like you!

    • @maxdocken
      @maxdocken  Рік тому +2

      Thanks man - yes indeed! Great to hear that you think the same way!
      That's a good idea, I used barbless hooks in freshwater a lot for spinning and fly fishing but in saltwater so far not.
      🤙
      Tight lines Max

  • @miko2903
    @miko2903 Рік тому +1

    Hi Max grüße aus der Heimat toller Film Gratulation und Petri!
    l.g.
    MiKo

    • @maxdocken
      @maxdocken  Рік тому

      Hallo Michael,
      vielen lieben Dank!
      Grüße aus dem Süden!

  • @Spinning_Inside
    @Spinning_Inside Рік тому +1

    Nice video Max!!!

    • @maxdocken
      @maxdocken  Рік тому

      Thanks guys! Spinning inside 😜
      Tight lines Max

  • @smallislandfishing3494
    @smallislandfishing3494 Рік тому +1

    Mad respect bro. 👏

    • @maxdocken
      @maxdocken  Рік тому

      Thanks bro! It was a crazy experience!

  • @giuseppemazzonna8933
    @giuseppemazzonna8933 Рік тому +1

    Max, splendid video, how splendid are all your videos, particularly technical, catches made with a spectacular Zenaq rod, if I'm not mistaken it is the Plaisir Answer 90 RG. MAHI MAHI my favorite fish, beautiful place, great Max keep it up

    • @maxdocken
      @maxdocken  Рік тому

      Thanks man - yes it's the PA90 Plaisir Answer with RG Guides - casts like hell.
      Very versatile rod for Barra, Tunnies, Mahi, smaller AJ, ect...
      Tight lines Giuseppe!

  • @Bassman743HD
    @Bassman743HD Рік тому +1

    Loved every second of it!
    Mahi are craaazy, especially out of the water.
    Put a single hook on the jig so it's possible to do a quick release with the help of pliers.
    Its not so common to find them in pack near the shore but when it happens its good to have fun until they stop biting ahah
    Great respect for not doing a massacre here :)

    • @maxdocken
      @maxdocken  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for your comment!
      Yeah it was one of these lucky days you have to be at the right place in the right time! 😇
      Tight lines Max

  • @bastardmakrele9229
    @bastardmakrele9229 Рік тому +1

    Schöner Film Max

    • @maxdocken
      @maxdocken  Рік тому

      Danke dir Andreas! Heute Abend kommt ein neuer Teil - diesmal zwei AJ's --> PB ALARM! :)

  • @ExploreFishing
    @ExploreFishing Рік тому +2

    Cool video mate! what time of the year was made this fishing adventure?

    • @maxdocken
      @maxdocken  Рік тому

      Hi ExploreFishing,
      for Mahi this size it's always autumn!
      Best time! 😍
      Tight lines Max

  • @Bliznevostochniy
    @Bliznevostochniy Рік тому +1

    Can I ask you , what a setting of ur GoPro ? Thanks 😊

    • @maxdocken
      @maxdocken  Рік тому +1

      Hello Seahawk,
      honestly I don't know anymore in detail. I record in 1080p but I do also postproduction. If you have a specific question I'm happy to have a look.
      Greetings Max

  • @JustCast
    @JustCast Рік тому +1

    great max, well done! did you were in grece?

    • @maxdocken
      @maxdocken  Рік тому +1

      Hi JustCast,
      thanks man - yeah Greece! 🇬🇷
      Tight lines Max

  • @gramadon1
    @gramadon1 Рік тому +1

    Hi pal, great video
    What country you fishing ?

    • @maxdocken
      @maxdocken  Рік тому

      That's mate - it's Greece! 🇬🇷
      Tight lines Max

  • @Bliznevostochniy
    @Bliznevostochniy Рік тому +1

    Bro u really changed original Japan knob Shimano at Chinese gomezys ? 😢

    • @maxdocken
      @maxdocken  Рік тому +1

      Haha of course I do so! I don't care where it comes from it's important for me to have a handle I like. The JP plastic handle is less valuable compared to the Gomexus, also it's super huge (same size like the bigger models) on a quite small reel.
      Tight lines Max

  • @mateplenca8945
    @mateplenca8945 Рік тому +1

    What reel is that ?

    • @maxdocken
      @maxdocken  Рік тому +1

      It's the Twin Power SW 4000 XG -> perfect fit for PA90! I tuned it with a Gemexus knob for better fit and look!
      Tight lines Max

    • @mateplenca8945
      @mateplenca8945 Рік тому +1

      ​@@maxdocken thank you man greath video 👍🤙🤙

    • @maxdocken
      @maxdocken  Рік тому +1

      @@mateplenca8945 always welcome! If you have questions don't hesitate to ask.
      Tight lines Max

  • @JefPinceel
    @JefPinceel 11 місяців тому

    Hi Max, great movie, thank you! What thickness of FC leader are you using and what length? In which position do you prefer the connection knot to be for best casting performance with the RG guides on the rod?

    • @maxdocken
      @maxdocken  11 місяців тому +1

      Hey Jef,
      with the PA 90 I use 0,35 or 0,40 FC leader in the longest possible length (~ 4 m to 4,2 m). When you cast the knot (I use FG-Knot) is between reel spool and first guide. Important is also the main line - I use PE 1,5 the result is a slim and sexy FG which passes through RG Guides without a problem.
      Greetings Max 🤜🤛

    • @JefPinceel
      @JefPinceel 11 місяців тому

      Thank you for the answer, much appreciated!@@maxdocken

  • @marcelmahler1751
    @marcelmahler1751 5 місяців тому

    Respekt, klasse Einstellung!

    • @maxdocken
      @maxdocken  5 місяців тому

      Danke dir Marcel,
      Gerade Mahi Mahis sind nahezu unmöglich zu releasen, da sie nicht aufhören zu zappeln und wenn man sie rausholt, dann hauen sie sich an den Felsen kaputt! :(
      Im Zweifel für den Fisch!!!
      Viele Grüße
      Max

  • @JiggingZone
    @JiggingZone Рік тому +1

    Twin power the best one pair with zenaq the absoulute spinning set

    • @maxdocken
      @maxdocken  Рік тому +1

      You are right! I love this combination - I was a daiwa lover for a long time but the Twin Power is doing an awesome job! Big plus - it balances the rod very well! ✌️
      Tight lines Max

    • @JiggingZone
      @JiggingZone Рік тому +1

      @@maxdocken Max i have twin power 8000 pair with accura 100h and saragosa 6000 pair with tailwalk manbika 100xh im a shimano lover also it has the best service in greece !!!!

    • @maxdocken
      @maxdocken  Рік тому +1

      @@JiggingZone one day when my Catalina 4500 is retired I will think about it.
      That's great - love the drag clicker sound! 🤪

    • @JiggingZone
      @JiggingZone Рік тому +1

      Also the drag sound is amazing and too much power for big jigs 170gr smooth as butter

    • @krastaca
      @krastaca Рік тому +1

      My pa90 is paired with stela 4000 sw❤

  • @samuelmuscat4203
    @samuelmuscat4203 Рік тому

    Great video Max! What are your overall thoughts on the rod? What lures/jigs do you use most with it? Is it good also with 14cm lures (18gr) please? Thanks!

    • @maxdocken
      @maxdocken  Рік тому +1

      Hi Samuel,
      thank you very much! PA90 is an amazing rod for all sort's of medium shore fishing. The casting weight of 50g offers you a wide range of lures and target species.
      Stalking for Tunnies, Bonito and Mahi with casting jigs, to heavy Seabass or Barracuda fishing with Minnows until light Jigging for everything that's around. Amazing is also Topwater fishing for Bluefish! ☝️
      I fish most of the times Minnows between 20g and 35g as well as Topwater Lures up to 30g as well as jigs with 30g and 40g.
      The blank of the Jaw Breaker is harmonic (Regular-Fast) with a power butt section that allows you to fight big fish.
      In my opinion it can cast and animate 14 cm lures of 18 cm but I think it's the lower level. If you fish mainly lures like that I would prefer a rod out of the Snipe-Range.
      I fish the Zenaq Cast Master as well it works slim lures in this range amazingly but it's long 285 cm long. Check out my Topwater Seabass Video!
      Tight lines Max

    • @samuelmuscat4203
      @samuelmuscat4203 Рік тому +1

      @@maxdocken thank you for the detailed explanation!

  • @francescozupo9965
    @francescozupo9965 Рік тому +1

    very very well...these fish are a show, we have to let them go free....

    • @maxdocken
      @maxdocken  Рік тому

      I agree Francisco, but also a green fish for the kitchen, so in my opinion OK to take one or two but not too many!
      Tight lines Max