My big fat mistake - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

08-18-2011, 04:47 PM

Here's a tip: grab the tail

hook1fred · 08-18-2011, 05:16 PM

I had a similar experience a while back, was able to get one of my yellows the other came off boatside...... oh well at least you stretched your line

Whizz Bang · 08-18-2011, 07:30 PM

Congratulations on your kill and release.

The knife was not needed. Leave the knife fighting to the Darkhorse's hook and hand videos.

You never bleed a fish that is not secured. No game clip, check. No gaff, got it. Get the damn thing in your hull and pop it's gills. Again, no knife needed. Bleach and a hose will fix your lack of preparedness, it always does.

Other than that.....welcome to the forum.

Mtobolsky · 08-19-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Whizz Bang

Congratulations on your kill and release.

The knife was not needed. Leave the knife fighting to the Darkhorse's hook and hand videos.

You never bleed a fish that is not secured. No game clip, check. No gaff, got it. Get the damn thing in your hull and pop it's gills. Again, no knife needed. Bleach and a hose will fix your lack of preparedness, it always does.

Other than that.....welcome to the forum.

x2+ release the drag so if it does run after you gently grab him from the gill plate he doesn't snap the line.....even after bled they will flop an hour later....they don't need that much o2.....better luck next time glad you got excited but dont be proud. welcome aboard

Dan · 08-19-2011, 11:28 AM

grab em by the motor next time. scallywag style.

wiredantz · 08-19-2011, 12:14 PM

I hope that fish was eating by a bigger prey and not wasted.

But the biggest lesson is to learn from your errors.

"jjcawjj" · 08-19-2011, 06:40 PM

Dude!!!!!

I Hate when that happens!!!!!!!!

But still, at least you had something tugging on your rod!

Caden · 08-19-2011, 06:54 PM

good post bro shit happen just keep fishing

T12 · 08-21-2011, 07:36 PM

Live and learn. Next time be more prepared !!!

silverbullet · 08-19-2011, 12:15 PM

Exciting but sucks... missed the fish.

Definately a lesson. Something will eat it though; don't let these guys get you too down...

But definately don't make that mistake twice. bring hook and a stick...

taggermike · 08-19-2011, 01:40 PM

Your post kinda chapps me I have to say. That is no way to handle a prized fish. Mistakes get made and thats how we learn though. Try this; land, secure, then bleed your catch. YT are easy to handle bare handed. They have a tail that is easy to grip, no teeth so the face grab works, and gills you can shove your hand in to. It can get messy but pull the fish in to the yak and pin it down under your thighs as you secure it with a rope or clip. Loosen your drag a bit when you grab, gaff, or net your fish so if you miss the sudden run will not break your line. I don't consider a fish "landed" untill it is in the hatch. And just relax at the end game, be deliberate and steady. You'll get it. Mike

08-19-2011, 12:14 PM	#6
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	I hope that fish was eating by a bigger prey and not wasted. But the biggest lesson is to learn from your errors. Last edited by wiredantz; 08-19-2011 at 12:25 PM.

08-19-2011, 12:15 PM	#10
silverbullet Crusty Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 125	Exciting but sucks... missed the fish. Definately a lesson. Something will eat it though; don't let these guys get you too down... But definately don't make that mistake twice. bring hook and a stick... __________________ pastor maximus felis domestica Bobby

08-18-2011, 04:47 PM	#1
yani Guest Posts: n/a	Here's a tip: grab the tail

08-18-2011, 05:16 PM	#2
hook1fred Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 143	I had a similar experience a while back, was able to get one of my yellows the other came off boatside...... oh well at least you stretched your line

08-18-2011, 07:30 PM	#3
Whizz Bang Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 396	Congratulations on your kill and release. The knife was not needed. Leave the knife fighting to the Darkhorse's hook and hand videos. You never bleed a fish that is not secured. No game clip, check. No gaff, got it. Get the damn thing in your hull and pop it's gills. Again, no knife needed. Bleach and a hose will fix your lack of preparedness, it always does. Other than that.....welcome to the forum.

08-19-2011, 11:28 AM	#5
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	grab em by the motor next time. scallywag style.

08-19-2011, 06:40 PM	#7
"jjcawjj" Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vista, California Posts: 174	Dude!!!!! I Hate when that happens!!!!!!!! But still, at least you had something tugging on your rod!

08-19-2011, 06:54 PM	#8
Caden Homeless will fish 4 food Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: rosemead Posts: 171	good post bro shit happen just keep fishing

08-21-2011, 07:36 PM	#9
T12 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: vista Posts: 36	Live and learn. Next time be more prepared !!!

08-19-2011, 01:40 PM	#11
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Your post kinda chapps me I have to say. That is no way to handle a prized fish. Mistakes get made and thats how we learn though. Try this; land, secure, then bleed your catch. YT are easy to handle bare handed. They have a tail that is easy to grip, no teeth so the face grab works, and gills you can shove your hand in to. It can get messy but pull the fish in to the yak and pin it down under your thighs as you secure it with a rope or clip. Loosen your drag a bit when you grab, gaff, or net your fish so if you miss the sudden run will not break your line. I don't consider a fish "landed" untill it is in the hatch. And just relax at the end game, be deliberate and steady. You'll get it. Mike