Fishing from Jet Ski

[benthudd1]

I don't know about jet skis, but I know people who fish from kayaks and windsurfers.  A friend of mine caught a 55lb. Ulua from a windsurfer, which was a world record at the time (Ulua caught from a windsurfer).  He has quite a story about it.  But he is also a very accomplished surfer/windsurfer/swimmer with years of experience in these waters.

The dangers are not to be taken lightly.  Losing power for any reason could be disastrous.  Onshore winds can push you into the cliffs/rocks, offshore winds can send you off towards Japan.

You mention retirement so I'm assuming your husband is no spring chicken.  Might be a little late in the game to get the experience and physical fitness necessary to do it safely.  Even then, no man is a match for these waters when they want to have their way.

Thank you for the info and words of caution/advice! Although he is looking at one of the newer jet ski models designed for fishing--and not speed, that is a good point about it being a little late in the game. We'll see how he  is able to handle fishing off the Gulf (although not too far out). We were hoping that some of the more protected waters would be calm enough in Hawaii.  We rented a boat offf Kona in 2018 and caught seveal huge Ono in really calm water--and it was a blast. Great eating too.