t shark advice - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

sdcityboy · 05-12-2008, 08:32 AM

heading out to LJ on tues or wed. t sharks look like fun and a lot of work. i've watched a few vids on utube and just wondering, if it's a keeper why not brain the damn thing? i almost always whack butts over the head with a billy even see people do it to lings, but always see the guys on vids bring a still moving shark on board and strapping it down.

aguachico · 05-12-2008, 08:47 AM

I don't see why braining it will not work.

Just one question, do you plan on braining it while it is in the water or on the yak? Are you going to grab the tail then brain it? Remeber unlike the halibut you have brained with a billy, the thresher has a billy also and welcomes the fair fight.

nmbrinkman · 05-12-2008, 11:56 AM

They've usually cut it. Either on the gills or behind the head, severing the spinal column. A little twitch or headshake isn't uncommon. Just keep the mouth away from your crotch and face.

Ed · 05-12-2008, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by nmbrinkman

Just keep the mouth away from you crotch.

You and the ex think alike.

sdcityboy · 05-12-2008, 01:02 PM

i'd take on any shark before my ex!

bajadog · 05-13-2008, 04:34 AM

I know on my buddy's boat we tail drag makos, I guess you can't get
enough speed with a yak.

trob · 05-13-2008, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bajadog

I know on my buddy's boat we tail drag makos, I guess you can't get
enough speed with a yak.

then they have a no stretch rope attached to your yak and they're able to swim at will......you would be in the water pretty quick.

05-12-2008, 08:32 AM	#1
sdcityboy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south park (san diego),CA Posts: 119	t shark advice heading out to LJ on tues or wed. t sharks look like fun and a lot of work. i've watched a few vids on utube and just wondering, if it's a keeper why not brain the damn thing? i almost always whack butts over the head with a billy even see people do it to lings, but always see the guys on vids bring a still moving shark on board and strapping it down. Last edited by sdcityboy; 05-12-2008 at 01:10 PM. Reason: !

05-12-2008, 11:56 AM	#3
nmbrinkman Work Sucks! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 559	They've usually cut it. Either on the gills or behind the head, severing the spinal column. A little twitch or headshake isn't uncommon. Just keep the mouth away from your crotch and face. Last edited by nmbrinkman; 05-12-2008 at 02:04 PM. Reason: typo

05-13-2008, 04:34 AM	#6
bajadog I eats what I kills Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 393	I know on my buddy's boat we tail drag makos, I guess you can't get enough speed with a yak. __________________ Please release bill-fish.

05-12-2008, 08:47 AM	#2
aguachico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 719	I don't see why braining it will not work. Just one question, do you plan on braining it while it is in the water or on the yak? Are you going to grab the tail then brain it? Remeber unlike the halibut you have brained with a billy, the thresher has a billy also and welcomes the fair fight.

05-12-2008, 01:02 PM	#5
sdcityboy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south park (san diego),CA Posts: 119	i'd take on any shark before my ex!