LJ 11-11-06 Late report - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

baerclaws · 11-13-2006, 06:32 PM

I launched Saturday just after 6:00 A.M.. Thankfully the surf had backed down a bit, launching and landing was not a problem. I headed to the pier where bait seemed hard to find, so I went into the shallows for smelt, it took me about an hour to get 4. I trolled around for several hours bouncing bait on the bottom, when I noticed a drop off, decided to check my line and thought it was snagged, so I gave a big swing and the fight began. I was spun around and she ran a bit, so I wasn't thinking Halibut, until the heavy, dead weight lifting began. First gaff shot in the head didn't stick and she got off as I had my game clip half way in. Next pass I simply stuck the gaff in one gill opening, lifted her head just out of the water and put the clip through the other, glad she cooperated. I bled her in the water, which helped limit the thrashing on deck, and enjoyed a quiet paddle back.
I appreciated the DFG survey guy on the beach giving me her length and weight and therefore keeping me an honest fisherman.

Thanks to C-Level for being so open, over the years, with sound and proven Halibut techniques.
Ed

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lamb · 11-13-2006, 07:16 PM

Sweet.

Big brown right there, big time congrats.

I read gaffing halibut in the head is not the best way to go. Their heads are boney, and they can easily bounce off of the gaff. Aim for the slab o'meat

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Thanks for the report, great catch!!!

Iceman · 11-13-2006, 07:27 PM

Ed very nice halibut. Adi that is a hack of a tip :lol:

lamb · 11-13-2006, 07:55 PM

Hey - I read, I share.

:lol:

katchfish · 11-13-2006, 08:08 PM

Nice catch Ed! 8)

Ken

Johnp · 11-13-2006, 09:51 PM

Way to go Ed, figures you would do it when i wasn't there. Hmm!! i think maybe you're fishing the secret spot when i'm not there!
Congrats. Really nice fish.

J.P.

ski · 11-14-2006, 12:21 PM

Great flattie, Ed!
Congrats
Mark

baerclaws · 11-14-2006, 12:30 PM

J.P.
See what happens? Perhaps if you quit out fishing me, I'll take you along next time!

Guys, thanks for the props.
Ed

Johnp · 11-15-2006, 09:19 PM

Ed,

I thought the deal was YOU were in charge of taking pictures-and i'm in charge of catching. You made for any lapses with that one.

Now resume the picture taking role. :lol:

11-13-2006, 06:32 PM	#1
baerclaws Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 72	LJ 11-11-06 Late report I launched Saturday just after 6:00 A.M.. Thankfully the surf had backed down a bit, launching and landing was not a problem. I headed to the pier where bait seemed hard to find, so I went into the shallows for smelt, it took me about an hour to get 4. I trolled around for several hours bouncing bait on the bottom, when I noticed a drop off, decided to check my line and thought it was snagged, so I gave a big swing and the fight began. I was spun around and she ran a bit, so I wasn't thinking Halibut, until the heavy, dead weight lifting began. First gaff shot in the head didn't stick and she got off as I had my game clip half way in. Next pass I simply stuck the gaff in one gill opening, lifted her head just out of the water and put the clip through the other, glad she cooperated. I bled her in the water, which helped limit the thrashing on deck, and enjoyed a quiet paddle back. I appreciated the DFG survey guy on the beach giving me her length and weight and therefore keeping me an honest fisherman. Thanks to C-Level for being so open, over the years, with sound and proven Halibut techniques. Ed [img][/img] [img][/img]

11-13-2006, 07:16 PM	#2
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	Sweet. Big brown right there, big time congrats. I read gaffing halibut in the head is not the best way to go. Their heads are boney, and they can easily bounce off of the gaff. Aim for the slab o'meat … Thanks for the report, great catch!!! __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

11-13-2006, 07:27 PM	#3
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Ed very nice halibut. Adi that is a hack of a tip :lol: __________________

11-13-2006, 07:55 PM	#4
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	Hey - I read, I share. :lol: __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

11-13-2006, 08:08 PM	#5
katchfish Paddle for Mahi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Doing the happy paddle! Posts: 849	Nice catch Ed! 8) Ken

11-13-2006, 09:51 PM	#6
Johnp Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 106	Way to go Ed, figures you would do it when i wasn't there. Hmm!! i think maybe you're fishing the secret spot when i'm not there! Congrats. Really nice fish. J.P.

11-14-2006, 12:21 PM	#7
ski Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Cajon Posts: 273	Great flattie, Ed! Congrats Mark

11-14-2006, 12:30 PM	#8
baerclaws Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 72	J.P. See what happens? Perhaps if you quit out fishing me, I'll take you along next time! Guys, thanks for the props. Ed

11-15-2006, 09:19 PM	#9
Johnp Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 106	Ed, I thought the deal was YOU were in charge of taking pictures-and i'm in charge of catching. You made for any lapses with that one. Now resume the picture taking role. :lol: