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05-02-2012, 02:43 PM | #1 |
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A question I should have asked yesterday
I feel like a f#cking idiot!! I've landed plenty of fish in boats and on docks where the fish had no where to go but am new to kayak fishing. So the question that I should have asked yesterday before I caught it is what is the best way to kill a halibut quickly so it doesn't bite my junk or worse yet, jump back in the water like today? Just to plan ahead this time, maybe I can add the same question for other types of fish too? Thanks, Mike |
05-02-2012, 02:45 PM | #2 |
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Club it!, game clip it...
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05-02-2012, 02:47 PM | #3 |
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Two words;
Game Clip . It's OK man, stuff happens. Get yourself a game clip and some rope and watch videos posted by Greg Andrew.
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05-02-2012, 03:02 PM | #4 |
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1. As fish approaches at color
REDUCE DRAG and KEEP ITS HEAD UNDERWATER. 2. with head underwater GAFF IN THE BELLY ZONE this will paralyze the fish. 3. keep a cool head and do not lift fish out yet, run secured game clip through gills and mouth. 4.slide hali across deck of kayak and place opposite leg over tail end of fish while applying pressure to game clipped end. 5. TAKE OUT BAT AND DESTROY HEAD.................. (should only take about 200 shots) Discalimer: This is only for the big specimens but after that you shouldnt really have much of a problem. |
05-02-2012, 03:39 PM | #5 |
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Maybe this is a noob question, but why do people pull the gills on WSB and YT, but not Halibut?
Seems like gill-pulling would be effective for all fish species. |
05-02-2012, 03:47 PM | #6 |
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GILL, GUT, ICE
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05-02-2012, 03:52 PM | #7 |
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Right....Halibut needs to be secured after gaffing, before anything...clubbing or otherwise..(pics)...invest in a good game clip! I think they run about 20 bucks or so. Make sure to gaff in the belly! And to secure it before taking the gaff out or else! Better luck next time!
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05-02-2012, 04:22 PM | #8 |
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Gaff, game clip, pop a gill, let it bleed and your good to go
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05-02-2012, 04:47 PM | #9 |
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LMAO - Chalk it up to learning. I caught a nice one once from my yak, gaffed it and brought into the well. Major mistake's - With all the excitement, I forgot to club it, loosen the drag, game clip, etc. So as I was attempting to get the hook out, the phaquer came back to life and went ape shit in my lap - The treble hook on the trap set-up swung widely and lodged under my middle finger nail, right behind the cuticle. So now my finger is hooked, the drag is tight, reel's in the water-out of reach, and the fish is PISSED, and I can't get the flipping hook out of my finger. I managed to swing a leg on top of the fish in an attempt to pin him to the hull so I could cut the line with my knife. Eventually (seconds later), the hali thrashed around so much that the hook ripped away from my nail. Kept the fish but lost the nail...not a good trade.
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05-02-2012, 05:02 PM | #10 |
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TO BLEED
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05-02-2012, 05:04 PM | #11 |
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ouch
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05-02-2012, 05:06 PM | #12 |
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at least the crabs got dinner
Thanks for posting.... as embarrassing as it can be, we have all made the same mistake! As long as you learn from it who cares!
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05-02-2012, 05:41 PM | #14 | |
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What Ron Said:
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And for more info: http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...anding+halibut
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05-02-2012, 07:08 PM | #15 |
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This may help
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05-02-2012, 07:23 PM | #17 |
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In addition to the Belly Gaff, you should keep the fish supported by the gaff until you are done putting the game clip on, removing the hook and popping a gill/killing the fish. Besides gaff location, the most common problems are from swinging too hard on the gaff shot (your hand only needs to move about 6 inches), and supporting the weight of the fish by something other than the gaff (game clip, deck etc.).
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05-02-2012, 07:34 PM | #18 |
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Here's a pic taken by Mr. Greg Andrew of a handsome fellow doing it the right way
(belly gaffed, game clipped, gill popped, and she didn't move a muscle until I slid her down in the water and removed the gaff)
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05-02-2012, 07:38 PM | #19 |
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Great information on how to gaff a halibut. I've read most of what has been posted and it has helped tremendously. A big thanks to all that have contributed in past threads.
I wanted to add and give back to BWE. Below is a link on how not to catch and release your halibut.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKkkxti0NIA |
05-02-2012, 07:41 PM | #20 |
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Good advise from every one. I'll add-stay calm (as best you can), don't get in a hurry, have your landing stuff(gaff,net,clip) at hand, and always secure the fish befor you take the gaff or even the hook out. Others may disagree, but except for bigger sharks, I think halibut are the most difficult fish to land we have in our waters. They are not tired like YT or WSB are when they reach boat side, they are amazingly explosive, freakishly strong, and difficult to kill. And pretty nasty teeth. Mike
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