Pretty Solid day, SD Bay - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

raffman55 · 08-17-2013, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

Congrats!!! it looks like you found them.

Here's some friendly advise: If you're not already doing so PLEASE make sure you're measuring the halibut using the bottom/flat/white side of the fish. If a halibut measures 23" fish on the top side the under side may be under 22" when its laid flat on the DFW's measuring device.

Not sure I understand the reasoning behind this, isn't it the tip of the nose to the tip of the tail? Why would flipping it over make a difference?

GregAndrew · 08-17-2013, 04:13 PM

Lots of guys get in trouble with Halibut that they measure on the water at an inch or so over 22. The two most common reasons are that they are measuring over the curve of the fish, and they leave the mouth open. Measuring on the white side can reduce the effects of the curve of the back (which is almost always greater) but is still not perfect.The DFW is going to measure your fish on a flat board that they slide your fish down, head first, until the mouth completely closes. If you have a large flat rail on your yak, mark the legal sizes on it. Then lay the fish out to get a more accurate measurement. Or you can do what I do and attach a stick on tape measure to your paddle and lay the fish over it in your lap. Either way, make sure you are landing the close ones with a net or boga cause they are easier to measure when not on a gaff.

RobFish · 08-17-2013, 05:06 PM

Nice job Todd! You've come a long way since that day of your Sheephead.

Well done indeed.

Also, great tip Jorge/Greg, about which side to measure on halibuts.

todd one · 08-17-2013, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by RobFish

Nice job Todd! You've come a long way since that day of your Sheephead.

Well done indeed.

Also, great tip Jorge/Greg, about which side to measure on halibuts.

Thanks, man. I'll be seeing you out at La Jolla soon.

jorluivil · 08-17-2013, 05:23 PM

Greg, thanks for the follow up on that. I'm not trying to take any love away from anyone, just trying to keep you safe. I remember my first legal, I measured that damn thing about 48 times; 21.5", 21.965", 24", 22.789", 23.57849.5, 8675309...........

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Remember, you can't claim ignorance of the law, rules or regulations when you're in court.

alanw · 08-17-2013, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

Remember, you can't claim ignorance of the law, rules or regulations

Only law enforcement officials can claim ignorance of the law!

08-17-2013, 05:06 PM	#3
RobFish Massive Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 382	Nice job Todd! You've come a long way since that day of your Sheephead. Well done indeed. Also, great tip Jorge/Greg, about which side to measure on halibuts. __________________

08-17-2013, 05:23 PM	#5
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Greg, thanks for the follow up on that. I'm not trying to take any love away from anyone, just trying to keep you safe. I remember my first legal, I measured that damn thing about 48 times; 21.5", 21.965", 24", 22.789", 23.57849.5, 8675309............ Remember, you can't claim ignorance of the law, rules or regulations when you're in court. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

08-17-2013, 04:13 PM	#2
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Lots of guys get in trouble with Halibut that they measure on the water at an inch or so over 22. The two most common reasons are that they are measuring over the curve of the fish, and they leave the mouth open. Measuring on the white side can reduce the effects of the curve of the back (which is almost always greater) but is still not perfect.The DFW is going to measure your fish on a flat board that they slide your fish down, head first, until the mouth completely closes. If you have a large flat rail on your yak, mark the legal sizes on it. Then lay the fish out to get a more accurate measurement. Or you can do what I do and attach a stick on tape measure to your paddle and lay the fish over it in your lap. Either way, make sure you are landing the close ones with a net or boga cause they are easier to measure when not on a gaff.