Thresher handling advice? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

carbonbass · 05-12-2012, 04:01 PM

Whether keeping or letting go a thresher, what is the safest way to make sure you dont either get knocked out cold, roll your yak, or get bitten by these angry fish? Does anyone have key tips that have helped them in times of pressure? I mean i know you shouldnt try to handle it until its no longer green but it seems that they have spurts of energy even after they are seemingly dead tired

dorado50 · 05-12-2012, 05:35 PM

FEAR NO FISH

William Novotny · 05-12-2012, 07:06 PM

work em till hes spent. if he does less then three hard runs, loosen your drag jab him with your paddle, play the leader like a guitar, anything to piss him off and get him running again. When hes spent, get him to the yak, calmly grab one pec fin and roll him onto his back he should go dormant and be easier to handle. If he's small enough you can grab his tail and pull him over your lap but if hes that small you might as well get your release tool ready and unhook him while hes still in the water so he can grow up.

dorado50 · 05-13-2012, 05:24 PM

Most guys on this site kill the 35# and under ones.

05-12-2012, 04:01 PM	#1
carbonbass Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 367	Thresher handling advice? Whether keeping or letting go a thresher, what is the safest way to make sure you dont either get knocked out cold, roll your yak, or get bitten by these angry fish? Does anyone have key tips that have helped them in times of pressure? I mean i know you shouldnt try to handle it until its no longer green but it seems that they have spurts of energy even after they are seemingly dead tired

05-12-2012, 07:06 PM	#3
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	work em till hes spent. if he does less then three hard runs, loosen your drag jab him with your paddle, play the leader like a guitar, anything to piss him off and get him running again. When hes spent, get him to the yak, calmly grab one pec fin and roll him onto his back he should go dormant and be easier to handle. If he's small enough you can grab his tail and pull him over your lap but if hes that small you might as well get your release tool ready and unhook him while hes still in the water so he can grow up. __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

05-12-2012, 05:35 PM	#2
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	FEAR NO FISH

05-13-2012, 05:24 PM	#4
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	Most guys on this site kill the 35# and under ones.