How Do You Do Yours? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

kirkdavis · 02-09-2017, 11:13 AM

I plan on bringing the fish up on my left so I can use my left to gaff it because I am left handed. I lean to the right though, so that should keep me in balance. That being said, I am still waiting for a gaff-worthy fish to sacrifice himself to my hook.

Harry Hill · 02-09-2017, 11:49 AM

so far I haven't had to gaff any of the mackerel that come to my boat, I carry the gaff just because it looks so cool sticking up next to my bait tank. I don't even know what side it's on most of the time.

FullFlavorPike · 02-09-2017, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry Hill

so far I haven't had to gaff any of the mackerel that come to my boat, I carry the gaff just because it looks so cool sticking up next to my bait tank. I don't even know what side it's on most of the time.

It's nice to have something really pointy in the boat for when you roll during landings, too, I find...

Harry Hill · 02-09-2017, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by FullFlavorPike

It's nice to have something really pointy in the boat for when you roll during landings, too, I find...

speaking of rolling. If everything is attached to a leash does it cause problems getting tangled with rods and the likes when you flip your yak?

FullFlavorPike · 02-09-2017, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry Hill

speaking of rolling. If everything is attached to a leash does it cause problems getting tangled with rods and the likes when you flip your yak?

Wouldn't know. I put the small and pokey stuff inside the hull.

Better tangled than lost, I guess.

2-Stix · 02-09-2017, 04:42 PM

I close my eyes and wing it. Right side, left side, inside or outside. That monkey and footballs thing. Wide open!

MITCHELL · 02-09-2017, 05:53 PM

With a level wind i like my fish on my right....fishing pole in my left hand, wind with my right hand,gaff with my right hand.3ft or longer gaff you don't have to reach....

jorluivil · 02-09-2017, 06:11 PM

WOW STEVOOO.........WOW

02-09-2017, 11:49 AM	#2
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	so far I haven't had to gaff any of the mackerel that come to my boat, I carry the gaff just because it looks so cool sticking up next to my bait tank. I don't even know what side it's on most of the time. __________________ you can't eat it if you release it

02-09-2017, 05:53 PM	#7
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,320	Right arm right hand is my stronger side... With a level wind i like my fish on my right....fishing pole in my left hand, wind with my right hand,gaff with my right hand.3ft or longer gaff you don't have to reach.... __________________ Duke Mitchell Last edited by MITCHELL; 02-09-2017 at 06:29 PM.

02-09-2017, 06:11 PM	#8
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	WOW STEVOOO.........WOW __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

02-09-2017, 11:13 AM	#1
kirkdavis Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: SD County Posts: 360	I plan on bringing the fish up on my left so I can use my left to gaff it because I am left handed. I lean to the right though, so that should keep me in balance. That being said, I am still waiting for a gaff-worthy fish to sacrifice himself to my hook.

02-09-2017, 04:42 PM	#6
2-Stix Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 376	I close my eyes and wing it. Right side, left side, inside or outside. That monkey and footballs thing. Wide open!