Good meeting you. Now that I re-read your post, I don't think you miss-spoke. I got the landing part all wrong - sorry about that… :lol:
Ditto on what Dennis says... I find the big game clip to be pretty handy - I keep it attached to the 10 - 15ft rope and tied to my yak. Always keep your gaff at your reach, make sure you're ready. Bring the fish to the surface, stick it, clip it/tie it, pull the gills. Piece of cake. :lol: Be careful with big butts as they can get nasty (I heard, have never caught halibut from the yak myself).
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