My big fat mistake - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

tight lines · 08-19-2011, 02:44 PM

Posting a mistake is not a bad thing ....other people can learn from it.Sometimes this sight can be cutthroat ,because other people think they are better .

Hypoxic1 · 08-19-2011, 03:30 PM

Nice way to address the learning experience. Good job David. Now make sure you bring a game clip and a gaff next time so you are ready. Odds are on that you will get your next shot sooner than later,

See you on the water.
Chris

GregAndrew · 08-19-2011, 03:41 PM

Although I have only been asked once for it by the DFG, you are required to have a net with an opening of at least 18 inches. Bummer on the loss. I agree with the "secure first, then kill" advice. I also know that, in the heat of the moment, lots of gaff attempts do the same thing to fish. Loosening the drag is very important. Another thing I was taught was to use your dominant hand for grabbing, netting or gaffing and to get the fish to that side of your yak so you don't need to reach across yourself. Same holds true even if you are trying to go straight to game clip or stringer.

08-19-2011, 03:30 PM	#2
Hypoxic1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oceanside Posts: 215	Good job learning from the experience. Nice way to address the learning experience. Good job David. Now make sure you bring a game clip and a gaff next time so you are ready. Odds are on that you will get your next shot sooner than later, See you on the water. Chris

08-19-2011, 02:44 PM	#1
tight lines Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North County Posts: 62	Posting a mistake is not a bad thing ....other people can learn from it.Sometimes this sight can be cutthroat ,because other people think they are better .

08-19-2011, 03:41 PM	#3
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Although I have only been asked once for it by the DFG, you are required to have a net with an opening of at least 18 inches. Bummer on the loss. I agree with the "secure first, then kill" advice. I also know that, in the heat of the moment, lots of gaff attempts do the same thing to fish. Loosening the drag is very important. Another thing I was taught was to use your dominant hand for grabbing, netting or gaffing and to get the fish to that side of your yak so you don't need to reach across yourself. Same holds true even if you are trying to go straight to game clip or stringer.