Jersey Boy Fish Bat $2.36

[Billy V]

This is a handy fishing tool that no kayaker should be without. When you need to tame them Crazy Halibut yak-side this baby gets results and floats.

Guaranteed to put a lump on your head.

1" piece of schedule 40 PVC pre cut into 24" lengths. $1.25 @ Home Depot
2 end caps, .51 ea. and some RedHot Glue around $5 bucks (maybe a buddy already has some you can use). $2.36 and you're in business.

I cut mine down to 18" for optimum performance.

Crack some skulls.

[forefrazier]

Seems kind of light? What do you put inside to give it some weight without losing the floating ability?

[Billy V]

Originally Posted by forefrazier

Seems kind of light? What do you put inside to give it some weight without losing the floating ability?

I don't put anything inside of it, you really don't need to its got enough weight to knock em out cold.

-It works fine all by itself, but if you wanted to use crushed granite, or sand it would generate enough force to crack your yak if you missed, and would not float.

This one is very similar but does not float.
http://www.cabelas.com/prod-1/0023477016770a.shtml

[forefrazier]

Good point on the 'yak crackin' Cool idea on the cheap.

[JrBasser]

the back of my gaff works really well.... It has a wooden dowel for weight and still floats. Used it on lings before. And to be completely honest it'd be pretty sad if you swung at a fish and hit your boat.

[Siebler]

way to be creative Billy.

I do agree that a Gaff butt works well, as do a nice pair of heavy dikes. But wood clubs from oex are pretty darn cheap anyways.

And btw, your not going to crack a yak by hitting it while swinging at a fish with a billy club. Probably not even if your swinging at the yak. So unless our paddling a fiberglass boat, I wouldn't worry about that. Ive hit some boats very hard with hammers and such, nothing happens for the most part.

[Billy V]

Originally Posted by JrBasser

the back of my gaff works really well.... It has a wooden dowel for weight and still floats. Used it on lings before. And to be completely honest it'd be pretty sad if you swung at a fish and hit your boat.

You do understand that the phrase "generate enough force to crack your yak" is a metaphor don't you ?

ie. not literally applicable. Spit the hook.lol

[Podaker]

nice bat billy, see ya out on the water friday morning hopefully we can wack some butts!

[trob]

im thinkin the pvc will crack. Those wooden billy clubs are cheap cheap cheap. they float, and have the weight to do some damage.

Good idea, but you posted for opinions/input correct?

[thien]

Only $4.27

[PescadorPete]

Only if they come in marine stainless steel...