How to land a halibut - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

02-15-2010, 08:06 PM

Is this belly shot OK?

Siebler · 02-15-2010, 09:44 PM

Great job on that Write up Adi.

One thing I want to point out guys that I was reminded of by Adi's post about that fish on his boat....

Halibut when they hit the deck can go NUTS. I have seen them clear the rail of sportfishing boats when my coworkers set them on the deck to get hooks out (Big no no).

Let them hang and bleed out a little bit before you pull them on deck for your own safety. These fish are all muscle and will beat you up good if given the chance.

Fiskadoro · 02-16-2010, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by yani

Is this belly shot OK?

Looks perfect!! I bet you did not even have to bleed that one as it looks like you got him right in the heart

steveooo · 02-16-2010, 10:02 AM

Screw Technique. All you need is luck

erinoo · 02-16-2010, 12:22 PM

Hell with the gaff, just harpoon the beetch..

Fiskadoro · 02-16-2010, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by erinoo

Hell with the gaff, just harpoon the beetch..

I think one of these is my next butt oriented gear purchase.

Works to subdue unruly butts of all sizes, even those that come from the web

Jim

bassmanben · 02-16-2010, 03:02 PM

have any of you guys ever tried to hog tie a halibut? some of the guys up here (norcal) say that's the best way to keep them from flappin around after they are landed. I havent tried it yet but will likely do it this year after a rogue hali tried to chomp my jewels off last year on the paddle in.

game clip/rope to the jaw, rope to the tail, keep them in a U shape and wrap the tail several times. then secondary clip their jaw to your boat to prevent it from jumping off.

Stoneale · 02-17-2010, 09:43 AM

I put my gaff through my hand a couple of weeks ago.. was not fun at all. It was really hard to paddle back in with blood everywhere. My hand still hurts too..

02-15-2010, 09:44 PM	#2
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	Great job on that Write up Adi. One thing I want to point out guys that I was reminded of by Adi's post about that fish on his boat.... Halibut when they hit the deck can go NUTS. I have seen them clear the rail of sportfishing boats when my coworkers set them on the deck to get hooks out (Big no no). Let them hang and bleed out a little bit before you pull them on deck for your own safety. These fish are all muscle and will beat you up good if given the chance. __________________ CJ Siebler

02-15-2010, 08:06 PM	#1
yani Guest Posts: n/a	Is this belly shot OK?

02-16-2010, 10:02 AM	#4
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,922	Screw Technique. All you need is luck

02-16-2010, 03:02 PM	#7
bassmanben Junior Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 19	have any of you guys ever tried to hog tie a halibut? some of the guys up here (norcal) say that's the best way to keep them from flappin around after they are landed. I havent tried it yet but will likely do it this year after a rogue hali tried to chomp my jewels off last year on the paddle in. game clip/rope to the jaw, rope to the tail, keep them in a U shape and wrap the tail several times. then secondary clip their jaw to your boat to prevent it from jumping off.

02-17-2010, 09:43 AM	#8
Stoneale Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 117	I put my gaff through my hand a couple of weeks ago.. was not fun at all. It was really hard to paddle back in with blood everywhere. My hand still hurts too..