What would you do?

[BigAppa]

This is pretty out there, but how about taking along something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Solstice-2935.../dp/B004PPTC9G

Stows easily, comes with a pump that will inflate it quickly, has a 500 lb carrying capacity. The biggest issue will be that it punctures easily, so you'll have to throw a puncture resistant tarp over it. Then, if you can manage to get the fish in there, throw some bags of ice on top of it and then tow it in.

[maquinapescado]

All good points Chris and true. I am bringing my ice anyway and the optimism in me will rock on. I think I will bring my ice ax and put that between the eyes. Good luck finding something in the DFG book about using that.

[Zed]

Originally Posted by maquinapescado

I think I will bring my ice ax and put that between the eyes. Good luck finding something in the DFG book about using that.

Ha. I like it. 10yd of paracord and you have a flyer. Realistically I dont think any cleat fastened on a plastic yak will withstand the force...for long.

My personal fantasy ethical size limit of an offshore fish is up to but not including my biggest thresher. That was a PITA.

[King Saba]

Originally Posted by BigAppa

This is pretty out there, but how about taking along something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Solstice-2935.../dp/B004PPTC9G

Stows easily, comes with a pump that will inflate it quickly, has a 500 lb carrying capacity. The biggest issue will be that it punctures easily, so you'll have to throw a puncture resistant tarp over it. Then, if you can manage to get the fish in there, throw some bags of ice on top of it and then tow it in.

This probably won't work as well as you think if you own a Hobie unless it's a PA. The reason for this is the line would get caught in the rudder if you stop for a rest and if you decide to tie up to your side handles the craft then doesn't tow in a manner where resistance is minimal. I dragged two float tubes yesterday with two 150lb guys sitting in them with little to no equipment. In 8kts of wind it took us 40min to cover 1/2 a mile even with them assisting by kicking and me pedaling at near max effort.

[east county dirtbag]

Pardon me but what is a kage? I've googled it with mixed and indefinite results

[chris138]

Originally Posted by east county dirtbag

Pardon me but what is a kage? I've googled it with mixed and indefinite results

It's a spear gaff you use to try to stone the fish before you gaff it