Thresher information please - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Cbad Mike · 03-22-2013, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by PapaDave

The first thing I do when attempting to land one is get a rope around the tail. Hold on though, they don't appreciate it.

There are a number of ways to kill it, it's up to you, same as any fish.

I would kill it as quickly as possible, you may be dragging it back to the landing and that works best if it is dragged head first.

Clean it when you can, I prefer to let it sit in ice for a day, seems to work well for me.

I'm lazy so I put the steaks/fillets in a pan with butter and seasoning.

Thanks Papa Dave for the information. Its appreciated.

MrPatrick · 03-23-2013, 09:26 AM

Cut the gills to bleed.
They stay "alive" even after being bled. The eyes will track you for a long time. Pretty creepy. Stay away from the jaws at all times. They keep moving like the eyes.

catchnfish · 03-23-2013, 09:55 AM

For the love of god please dont post a picture of a small one on here

JrBasser · 03-23-2013, 11:05 AM

I have landed them for friends, and had friends land mine. So I thought I could do it alone. Never was nervous until the shark came to color and I was realizing what I was about to do without another boater in site. My initial plan was gill stab it but being on a kayak trying to get a good thrust deep into a shark and not stab yourself or your kayak is a little dangerous. I Used my gaff to repeatedly stab his gills.

Every shark is going to act differently though, you have to be on your toes with these things, and prepared for anything. Basic idea, stab his gills, get a roap on his tail. If you want to release him, you should be able to get a grab on his tail, cut the line close as you safely can, and let her go. Look up videos on youtube, theres a ton of them and you can watch a few of our guys here do it. As Long as you don't peddle a hobie, you can roll the shark into the kayak (head away of course!) and paddle in with him. You can also throw a rope around him to secure him in. You will NOT be able to paddle in with a shark behind you. Head towards the front hatch tail under your arm. Make sure his head is beyond your feet and watch out for those random snap of the jaws.

And of course, don't forget to post when you'd like to go chase them, I'm sure someone (me!) would be willing to go with!

03-23-2013, 09:26 AM	#2
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	Gills Cut the gills to bleed. They stay "alive" even after being bled. The eyes will track you for a long time. Pretty creepy. Stay away from the jaws at all times. They keep moving like the eyes.

03-23-2013, 09:55 AM	#3
catchnfish Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Victorville, Ca Posts: 83	For the love of god please dont post a picture of a small one on here

03-23-2013, 11:05 AM	#4
JrBasser Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 260	I have landed them for friends, and had friends land mine. So I thought I could do it alone. Never was nervous until the shark came to color and I was realizing what I was about to do without another boater in site. My initial plan was gill stab it but being on a kayak trying to get a good thrust deep into a shark and not stab yourself or your kayak is a little dangerous. I Used my gaff to repeatedly stab his gills. Every shark is going to act differently though, you have to be on your toes with these things, and prepared for anything. Basic idea, stab his gills, get a roap on his tail. If you want to release him, you should be able to get a grab on his tail, cut the line close as you safely can, and let her go. Look up videos on youtube, theres a ton of them and you can watch a few of our guys here do it. As Long as you don't peddle a hobie, you can roll the shark into the kayak (head away of course!) and paddle in with him. You can also throw a rope around him to secure him in. You will NOT be able to paddle in with a shark behind you. Head towards the front hatch tail under your arm. Make sure his head is beyond your feet and watch out for those random snap of the jaws. And of course, don't forget to post when you'd like to go chase them, I'm sure someone (me!) would be willing to go with!