New guy questions

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by Hondatom

#1 How do you get a large fish into the yak? {legal halibut}

If the fish is on the right side, lean to the left as you pull the fish up from the right, adjust yourself as the fish in coming up on the kayak.

# 2 Is a fish finder/depth finder worth the investment?

Worth every penny

# 3 Is it a bad idea to go chase halibut as a newbie?

Yes, its a bad idea especially if you decide to not buy a fishfinder.

I have only had my kayak for 2 weeks and have
fished out of it 5 times. Should I hit the open water?

Find a fishing buddy of hook up with someone at the launch

don't forget your gaff, game clip, club, vhf, pfd, water, etc.

[makobob]

Think safety and most importantly have FUN!

[Hogstir]

Use a net unless you are sure the halibut is legal size.

[GregAndrew]

Read this thread for catching Halibut.
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...anding+halibut

[momo fish]

been wondering (not outloud) how do spot halibut on a ff?

Originally Posted by GregAndrew

Read this thread for catching Halibut.
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...anding+halibut

[alanw]

I'm a newbie myself, only been out on the yak about 5 or 6 times so far, and I don't think I'm ready for the open water yet. I've been out of the harbor fishing around Doheny Beach but only when it's pretty calm out. I was heading out Sunday and there were some waves coming over the bow of my yak so I just turned around and fished inside the harbor. I guess it depends on how much nerve you have but I think it's best to hit the open water when you feel ready and then go with a buddy. I know in my younger days I would have just headed out to sea but either I'm smarter now or I think too much or my balls are shrinking a bit, not sure which

[easyday]

Originally Posted by alanw

I'm a newbie myself, only been out on the yak about 5 or 6 times so far, and I don't think I'm ready for the open water yet. I've been out of the harbor fishing around Doheny Beach but only when it's pretty calm out. I was heading out Sunday and there were some waves coming over the bow of my yak so I just turned around and fished inside the harbor. I guess it depends on how much nerve you have but I think it's best to hit the open water when you feel ready and then go with a buddy. I know in my younger days I would have just headed out to sea but either I'm smarter now or I think too much or my balls are shrinking a bit, not sure which

Not sure just going for it is the best idea either. Me and a buddy of mine first time ever in the ocean on a yak attempted to launch from San Onofre beach with like 4-5" waves coming in at probably 7 seconds. Got flipped multiple times lost a rod and reel. Good learning experience but deff far beyond my skill level. Haha oh the joys of being young and dumb.

Originally Posted by momo fish

been wondering (not outloud) how do spot halibut on a ff?

You can't
Unless they are free swimming off the bottom but even then, it won't be a mark you can clearly identify.

[momo fish]

So its just a matter of finding sandy bottom and Fishing certain depth?

How do you know an area to fish for them?

[alanw]

Originally Posted by Drake

You can't
Unless they are free swimming off the bottom but even then, it won't be a mark you can clearly identify.

I read you can see most halibut on the bottom if you have a Furuno with bottom lock