Landing a halibut without a gaff?

[GregAndrew]

Originally Posted by todd one

Thanks guys, your input is appreciated. Sounds like the easiest thing to do is gaff it and keep, it if it's to large to lift out of the water. Of all the keeper size halibut that I've caught this summer, I couldn't imagine taking the hook out with it in the water. I'll just continue to do what I've been doing. Hope to see you guys on the water soon.

Why not, I do it all the time?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZLjXjF3RhU

BTW, if you go to grab a big Halibut by the tail, make sure the video is running.