Best Way To Land a Halibut? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Dail14 · 10-10-2015, 10:27 AM

keep them from touching the surface when bringing them in for as long as possible. When they are next to the yak loosen your drag but keep bait clicker on to prevent backlashs from possible runs. Gaff in the stomach and prepare for a close quarters fight. Once you get the gameclip in you will have a good hand hold to control it with so you can club him to death. If you dont have a game clip then good luck putting a stringer through its head without loosing a chunk of finger. And when its all said and done do not let its head anywhere near your lap until you are absolutely sure that its dead. They have sharp teeth and a hard head which can ruin your day if they make contact with certain sensitive areas.

Mr. NiceGuy · 10-10-2015, 11:42 AM

^^ Once it's on the game clip, is it safe to reach from the back of the head to pull out the gills with our hands as the next step for subduing and bleeding? i.e. "pop a gill"

Or would it be better to aim for the gills with a tethered knife?

After the fish bleeds out, I assume it's OK to bring it aboard, right? Don't want to linger too long because of a possible seal ambush.

The next time I bring a large halibut to the side of my kayak I want to be ready. I've been working all summer to find the halibut I lost at the beginning of this thread. I don't want to lose another one.

10-10-2015, 11:42 AM	#2
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	^^ Once it's on the game clip, is it safe to reach from the back of the head to pull out the gills with our hands as the next step for subduing and bleeding? i.e. "pop a gill" Or would it be better to aim for the gills with a tethered knife? After the fish bleeds out, I assume it's OK to bring it aboard, right? Don't want to linger too long because of a possible seal ambush. The next time I bring a large halibut to the side of my kayak I want to be ready. I've been working all summer to find the halibut I lost at the beginning of this thread. I don't want to lose another one. __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise Last edited by Mr. NiceGuy; 10-10-2015 at 01:38 PM.

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10-10-2015, 10:27 AM	#1
Dail14 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 123	keep them from touching the surface when bringing them in for as long as possible. When they are next to the yak loosen your drag but keep bait clicker on to prevent backlashs from possible runs. Gaff in the stomach and prepare for a close quarters fight. Once you get the gameclip in you will have a good hand hold to control it with so you can club him to death. If you dont have a game clip then good luck putting a stringer through its head without loosing a chunk of finger. And when its all said and done do not let its head anywhere near your lap until you are absolutely sure that its dead. They have sharp teeth and a hard head which can ruin your day if they make contact with certain sensitive areas.