Is it possible to land a big fish without a gaff or net? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

vincentek9 · 06-06-2013, 11:18 AM

possible, but why would you want to gamble with such a thing?

1. you can bounce a 20# tuna into your yak can break off fish or break rod
2. trying to grab the fish is very unsafe. it freaks them out and they take off
3. if you really cant afford a gaff/net.. maybe try a tail rope? this is also tricky.

lamb · 06-06-2013, 11:40 AM

Yeah, possible,
but you are probably increasing your chances to lose it by like 90%.

I'd say make your own, or buy gaff if you plan on landing your big fish!
http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...ng-Gaff/Detail

jruiz · 06-06-2013, 12:03 PM

I see people do it all the time, I think they call it noodling though. They have a couple of shows for it on cable. Seriously though, 20+ and you'll be needing a gaff.

06-06-2013, 11:18 AM	#1
vincentek9 MAYNEE-YAK Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 533	possible, but why would you want to gamble with such a thing? 1. you can bounce a 20# tuna into your yak can break off fish or break rod 2. trying to grab the fish is very unsafe. it freaks them out and they take off 3. if you really cant afford a gaff/net.. maybe try a tail rope? this is also tricky. __________________

06-06-2013, 11:40 AM	#2
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	Yeah, possible, but you are probably increasing your chances to lose it by like 90%. I'd say make your own, or buy gaff if you plan on landing your big fish! http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...ng-Gaff/Detail __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

06-06-2013, 12:03 PM	#3
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,011	I see people do it all the time, I think they call it noodling though. They have a couple of shows for it on cable. Seriously though, 20+ and you'll be needing a gaff.