A clown and a Gaff don't go well together. - Page 2 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jlabs63 · 06-27-2018, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by CorvinaLoca

come on guys, give him a break...that is a title of a humble man who can laugh at himself. and he got his fish. i thought it was educational and entertaining. thanks - i got a good laugh. lots of good feedback offered here but nothing compares to the school of hard knocks. for sure, the tail is the business end of a t.

Seriously, roll off the guy. That was an awesome video. That is a pretty crazy sled you've got as well. 17'!

TJones · 06-27-2018, 10:33 AM

Please keep it going, after all. we are among friends.

2-Stix · 06-27-2018, 02:51 PM

congratulations on the fish! ...and not breaking any accessories or loosing your sombrero. viva lord nachos!

h2ofishfo · 06-27-2018, 03:13 PM

😂😂😂😂😂that was like watching Archie bunker . The tshark did more circles than a Indy 500 . I was waiting for that rod to break like 5 time holding it mid span and no freespool🤣. And the reel dunks had me crying towards the end . What a emotional rollercoaster

Baja Marty · 06-27-2018, 04:58 PM

Now that was a GREAT video! Not pretty, but entertaining. And the hero lands his big fish in the end despite everything. Way to go!

I've never fished for Thresher and always wondered how you would go about landing one from a 'yak. Now I know, sorta.

CONGRATS!

wolfman · 06-28-2018, 07:52 AM

I thought I had a lot of shit on my kayak but but you win!
It's a good thing it wasn't 17 foot....

wiredantz · 06-28-2018, 08:14 AM

Why you should dunk reels into saltwater.

summers in kuwait · 06-28-2018, 09:54 AM

Congrats on the T-Shark and thanks for sharing. They are an absolute blast to fight and one of the best table fares, IMHO. The belly meat is really excellent!

I have caught a bunch sharks over the years, but have only harvested one myself, to date. Here is that experience

Its not as easy as it may look, especially in my case. I took a larger Thresher on a 27.5˝ wide kayak.

Some suggestions have been mentioned, but here is some nice info of Thresher sharks that may be helpful for all.

Know the difference between male vs female (claspers), how to minimize the fight for release and how to handle.

Cheers!

h2ofishfo · 07-01-2018, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by wiredantz

Why you should dunk reels into saltwater.

by the looks of it you waited a week to clean it

katchfish · 07-01-2018, 01:17 PM

💸💸💸

deptrai · 07-01-2018, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by wiredantz

... it was just an organized disaster .....

Organized???

Flounder · 07-01-2018, 10:36 PM

Nice catch I loved watching the video, it got me thinking

Are we allowed to use cage gaffs for sharks and rays here in SD? I was looking up rules and didn't really find a clear answer except definite no for other species. Might be worth carrying both kinds if allowed down here... Can anyone help on this I did email a friend at dfg but he hasn't responded yet with a clarifying answer (it is the week of the 4th so i know they are super busy).

dpricenator · 07-02-2018, 07:45 AM

Thanks for the video and congrats on landing it. The video is a great "How NOT to" lesson for all us newbs. Even though I've never been in that situation, I could see how I could easily make some of those same mistakes. Hopefully your video helps to keep from getting bitch slapped 12 times, when I land my first T.

06-27-2018, 10:33 AM	#22
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	Jorge Please keep it going, after all. we are among friends.

06-27-2018, 03:13 PM	#24
h2ofishfo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santee Posts: 821	😂😂😂😂😂that was like watching Archie bunker . The tshark did more circles than a Indy 500 . I was waiting for that rod to break like 5 time holding it mid span and no freespool🤣. And the reel dunks had me crying towards the end . What a emotional rollercoaster __________________ GABE<@)((((>€~~~~team ?????uuuh it's fishing

06-28-2018, 07:52 AM	#26
wolfman Wolfman Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 51	less is more I thought I had a lot of shit on my kayak but but you win! It's a good thing it wasn't 17 foot....

06-28-2018, 08:14 AM	#27
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	LOOK AT ALL THIS DAMAGE TO MY REEL Why you should dunk reels into saltwater. __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

07-01-2018, 10:36 PM	#32
Flounder Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 101	Kage Gaff??? Nice catch I loved watching the video, it got me thinking Are we allowed to use cage gaffs for sharks and rays here in SD? I was looking up rules and didn't really find a clear answer except definite no for other species. Might be worth carrying both kinds if allowed down here... Can anyone help on this I did email a friend at dfg but he hasn't responded yet with a clarifying answer (it is the week of the 4th so i know they are super busy).

06-27-2018, 02:51 PM	#23
2-Stix Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 376	congratulations on the fish! ...and not breaking any accessories or loosing your sombrero. viva lord nachos!

06-27-2018, 04:58 PM	#25
Baja Marty Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Santa Monica & San Jose Del Cabo Posts: 52	Now that was a GREAT video! Not pretty, but entertaining. And the hero lands his big fish in the end despite everything. Way to go! I've never fished for Thresher and always wondered how you would go about landing one from a 'yak. Now I know, sorta. CONGRATS!

06-28-2018, 09:54 AM	#28
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	Congrats on the T-Shark and thanks for sharing. They are an absolute blast to fight and one of the best table fares, IMHO. The belly meat is really excellent! I have caught a bunch sharks over the years, but have only harvested one myself, to date. Here is that experience Its not as easy as it may look, especially in my case. I took a larger Thresher on a 27.5˝ wide kayak. Some suggestions have been mentioned, but here is some nice info of Thresher sharks that may be helpful for all. Know the difference between male vs female (claspers), how to minimize the fight for release and how to handle. Cheers!

07-01-2018, 01:17 PM	#30
katchfish Paddle for Mahi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Doing the happy paddle! Posts: 849	💸💸💸

07-02-2018, 07:45 AM	#33
dpricenator Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: South OC Posts: 120	Thanks for the video and congrats on landing it. The video is a great "How NOT to" lesson for all us newbs. Even though I've never been in that situation, I could see how I could easily make some of those same mistakes. Hopefully your video helps to keep from getting bitch slapped 12 times, when I land my first T.