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09-29-2015, 07:50 PM
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Location: Bay Park
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Best advise I can give you is to, loosen drag, gaff him calmly in the belly and KEEP HIM IN THE WATER. Then proceed to calmly set the game clip still in the water. If he lets you bleed him still in the water. Then after a few bring him in and he will prob still blow up. But at least he is hooked in and you are ready for it. Good luck, hope u get the next one!
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09-29-2015, 07:55 PM
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Location: Buena Park
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You can't catch'm all....
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09-29-2015, 08:26 PM
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Always
Always Always Always Always Always Always Always Always Always Always Always, gaff your halibut in the belly
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09-29-2015, 08:52 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Ventura, CA
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watched a friend on this board do the same thing with his first legal halibut and it was a really good one.
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09-30-2015, 12:09 AM
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: San Diego
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09-30-2015, 06:06 AM
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Fort Lauderdale
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Halibut are notorious for coming up without a fight and then exploding on the gaff. IMO, it is best to gaff the fish just behind the gill plate(near the head),and immediately pin the head against the side of the kayak. Then club them into submission before trying to bring them onboard or anything else.
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09-30-2015, 08:43 AM
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: San Diego
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Does anyone use a halibut harpoon or spearfishing spear with breakaway tip?
http://www.amazon.com/KUFA-Floatable...bxgy_200_img_y http://www.spearfishingworld.com/man...kaway-tip.html
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09-30-2015, 08:50 AM
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NO!
Your overthinking it! Gaff, gameclip, bleed, educate 
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09-30-2015, 08:53 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: East County San Diego
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I use a slip tip... when spearfishing in the water only!
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09-30-2015, 10:26 AM
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09-30-2015, 06:46 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: San Diego
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I went accidentally hit a 40 pounder in the head with my gaff. I know you are not suppose to do this. But ...... ...... It killed him instantly with a brain shot 
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09-30-2015, 08:13 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Chula Vista
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The end game of a hali fight can be an anxiety fest. Lots of great info already but I'll add a bit. First off, have all your shit together n ready. Gaff, game clip, and billy (if you use one) should be right at hand and instantly available. One of the charter boat skippers that I most respect, Capt. Ron Baker, told me to gaff halibut deep n right in the gut. I figure he'd know, he used to fish em commercially and has gaffed 1000's. Gut shots don't ruin meat, often sorta paralyze em, and often cause them to gape their mouths for me easier game clipping. Lastly, Stay cool. Lol. Mike
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