Best Way To Land a Halibut? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mr. NiceGuy · 09-29-2015, 08:24 PM

On Monday I caught the biggest halibut I've ever caught near the jetty of Zuniga Point.

His bite was a tickle. He came up gentle and calm.

He tried to run a few times when he was at the side of my kayak, but it was not more than a few kicks and jumps.

He was firmly hooked on a 4/0 wire size circle hook.

When I tried to gaff him, he went nuts, smashed into the side of my kayak, jumped off the gaff hook, and snapped my 25# Blackwater leader.

I thought I had him sufficiently tired, but I guess not.

What should I do better next time to get a big halibut onto the game clip?

Losing him at this final moment distresses me more than I can express in words.

May I please have some experienced advice here?

09-29-2015, 08:24 PM	#1
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	Best Way To Land a Halibut? On Monday I caught the biggest halibut I've ever caught near the jetty of Zuniga Point. His bite was a tickle. He came up gentle and calm. He tried to run a few times when he was at the side of my kayak, but it was not more than a few kicks and jumps. He was firmly hooked on a 4/0 wire size circle hook. When I tried to gaff him, he went nuts, smashed into the side of my kayak, jumped off the gaff hook, and snapped my 25# Blackwater leader. I thought I had him sufficiently tired, but I guess not. What should I do better next time to get a big halibut onto the game clip? Losing him at this final moment distresses me more than I can express in words. May I please have some experienced advice here? __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise