Lost another one - Page 2 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bigbarrels · 06-10-2013, 06:50 AM

"they say you have to lose a couple fights before you win "

GregAndrew · 06-10-2013, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by easyday

Net was inside the kayak pulled it out after haha. That was my plan if I got another one.

Only use that type of net on for sure keepers. It will cut the tail on most Halibut which is pretty bad for them.

rieffer · 06-10-2013, 02:49 PM

It's coming together! Any day is a good day when you're on the water. SF.

jorluivil · 06-10-2013, 02:57 PM

Gaff
Club
Clip

One stiff whack to the head will mellow them out long enough for you to clip or rope them

easyday · 06-10-2013, 04:01 PM

Yea I deff need another net what would be a good net to get?

GregAndrew · 06-10-2013, 08:13 PM

For Halibut, get one that has a net that looks like it is for bait. It will have small holes (smaller than the end of your pinky finger) and thick material (either woven or rubberized).

skunked · 06-10-2013, 08:16 PM

I catch and release my fish 99% of the time and use a large rubber mesh landing net. I bought mine from Bass Pro.

I've caught legal butts and landed them in the net without any obvious issues.

I also have a smaller one for trout fishing that works well (from Sport Chalet), minimize handling for a "healthy" release.

alanw · 06-10-2013, 08:34 PM

Promar makes a net with knotless catch and release mesh. It's very soft and the holes are smaller than a normal angler net.

The rubber nets seem like a good idea to avoid getting stray tackle caught up.

06-10-2013, 06:50 AM	#21
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	"they say you have to lose a couple fights before you win " __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear

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jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	Gaff Club Clip One stiff whack to the head will mellow them out long enough for you to clip or rope them __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

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easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,469	Yea I deff need another net what would be a good net to get? __________________

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06-10-2013, 02:49 PM	#23
rieffer Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 91	It's coming together! Any day is a good day when you're on the water. SF.

06-10-2013, 08:13 PM	#26
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	For Halibut, get one that has a net that looks like it is for bait. It will have small holes (smaller than the end of your pinky finger) and thick material (either woven or rubberized).

06-10-2013, 08:16 PM	#27
skunked Jr. Junior Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 31	I catch and release my fish 99% of the time and use a large rubber mesh landing net. I bought mine from Bass Pro. I've caught legal butts and landed them in the net without any obvious issues. I also have a smaller one for trout fishing that works well (from Sport Chalet), minimize handling for a "healthy" release.