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Billy V 09-09-2008 06:45 AM

Jersey Boy Fish Bat $2.36
 
This is a handy fishing tool that no kayaker should be without. When you need to tame them Crazy Halibut yak-side this baby gets results and floats.

Guaranteed to put a lump on your head.;)

1" piece of schedule 40 PVC pre cut into 24" lengths. $1.25 @ Home Depot
2 end caps, .51 ea. and some RedHot Glue around $5 bucks (maybe a buddy already has some you can use). $2.36 and you're in business.

I cut mine down to 18" for optimum performance.

Crack some skulls.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8...D480/ry%3D320/

forefrazier 09-09-2008 07:48 AM

Seems kind of light? What do you put inside to give it some weight without losing the floating ability?

Billy V 09-09-2008 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by forefrazier (Post 29151)
Seems kind of light? What do you put inside to give it some weight without losing the floating ability?

I don't put anything inside of it, you really don't need to its got enough weight to knock em out cold.

-It works fine all by itself, but if you wanted to use crushed granite, or sand it would generate enough force to crack your yak if you missed, and would not float.

This one is very similar but does not float.
http://www.cabelas.com/prod-1/0023477016770a.shtml

forefrazier 09-09-2008 02:52 PM

Good point on the 'yak crackin' Cool idea on the cheap.

JrBasser 09-09-2008 08:20 PM

the back of my gaff works really well.... It has a wooden dowel for weight and still floats. Used it on lings before. And to be completely honest it'd be pretty sad if you swung at a fish and hit your boat.:stupid:

Siebler 09-09-2008 08:56 PM

way to be creative Billy.

I do agree that a Gaff butt works well, as do a nice pair of heavy dikes. But wood clubs from oex are pretty darn cheap anyways.

And btw, your not going to crack a yak by hitting it while swinging at a fish with a billy club. Probably not even if your swinging at the yak. So unless our paddling a fiberglass boat, I wouldn't worry about that. Ive hit some boats very hard with hammers and such, nothing happens for the most part.

dgax65 09-10-2008 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bassboyc (Post 29180)
way to be creative Billy.

I do agree that a Gaff butt works well, as do a nice pair of heavy dikes. But wood clubs from oex are pretty darn cheap anyways.

And btw, your not going to crack a yak by hitting it while swinging at a fish with a billy club. Probably not even if your swinging at the yak. So unless our paddling a fiberglass boat, I wouldn't worry about that. Ive hit some boats very hard with hammers and such, nothing happens for the most part.

What really sucks is when you swing and miss the fish and the yak but connect with your knee :eek: :argh: :stickyman:

Billy V 09-10-2008 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JrBasser (Post 29179)
the back of my gaff works really well.... It has a wooden dowel for weight and still floats. Used it on lings before. And to be completely honest it'd be pretty sad if you swung at a fish and hit your boat.:stupid:

You do understand that the phrase "generate enough force to crack your yak" is a metaphor don't you ?

ie. not literally applicable. Spit the hook.lol

JrBasser 09-10-2008 01:22 PM

Then why be concerned with it?
To be honest I don't think you could "knock a fish out cold" with that. Or was that a metaphor too?

Buy the way, you do understand "enough force to crack your yak" wouldn't be a metaphor don't you? More of a hyperbole.

sdcityboy 09-10-2008 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JrBasser (Post 29210)
Then why be concerned with it?
To be honest I don't think you could "knock a fish out cold" with that. Or was that a metaphor too?

Buy the way, you do understand "enough force to crack your yak" wouldn't be a metaphor don't you? More of a hyperbole.

lollollollolhow about crack your yak like a walnut? lol

Billy V 09-10-2008 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JrBasser (Post 29210)
Then why be concerned with it?
To be honest I don't think you could "knock a fish out cold" with that. Or was that a metaphor too?

Buy the way, you do understand "enough force to crack your yak" wouldn't be a metaphor don't you? More of a hyperbole.

Who cares what you think you sound like a jag-off.lol
-If you can't say anything constructive why bother saying anything at all?

To be Completely Honest

Dan W. 09-10-2008 05:09 PM

The very first time I took the yak out to LJ about nine years ago, I found a Florida Marlins souvenir bat floating near the kelp. It still comes with me every time. I thought it was appropriate the team is named after a game fish, but in retrospect it may be cursed.

bajadog 09-10-2008 05:46 PM

:the_finger::the_finger::the_finger::the_finger:

Podaker 09-11-2008 08:50 AM

nice bat billy, see ya out on the water friday morning hopefully we can wack some butts!

trob 09-12-2008 12:07 PM

im thinkin the pvc will crack. Those wooden billy clubs are cheap cheap cheap. they float, and have the weight to do some damage.

Good idea, but you posted for opinions/input correct?
:kayak-surfer:

thien 09-12-2008 12:27 PM

SAVOY SPECIAL
 
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Only $4.27

PescadorPete 09-12-2008 01:50 PM

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Only if they come in marine stainless steel...


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