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

Mr. NiceGuy · 10-10-2015, 11:42 AM

^^ Once it's on the game clip, is it safe to reach from the back of the head to pull out the gills with our hands as the next step for subduing and bleeding? i.e. "pop a gill"

Or would it be better to aim for the gills with a tethered knife?

After the fish bleeds out, I assume it's OK to bring it aboard, right? Don't want to linger too long because of a possible seal ambush.

The next time I bring a large halibut to the side of my kayak I want to be ready. I've been working all summer to find the halibut I lost at the beginning of this thread. I don't want to lose another one.

10-10-2015, 11:42 AM	#11
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	^^ Once it's on the game clip, is it safe to reach from the back of the head to pull out the gills with our hands as the next step for subduing and bleeding? i.e. "pop a gill" Or would it be better to aim for the gills with a tethered knife? After the fish bleeds out, I assume it's OK to bring it aboard, right? Don't want to linger too long because of a possible seal ambush. The next time I bring a large halibut to the side of my kayak I want to be ready. I've been working all summer to find the halibut I lost at the beginning of this thread. I don't want to lose another one. __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise Last edited by Mr. NiceGuy; 10-10-2015 at 01:38 PM.