Landing Salmon from a Paddle Kayak

I put this video together in answer to a question on the iFISH forum and I thought it might be useful to the, as-yet, uninitiated folks here.

This meant to address the question; "What do I do when I get a Hot fish up to the kayak?".  Hope you find it useful.



-Mark-

Thanks, Mark.  I'd never have thought about showing a fish the net on purpose.  Good tip.

   " desensitize the salmon to the net"

  C'mon man.....

  Scaring a fish by stabbing a shiny cavey looking thing at it a few times will certainly help keep pressure on the hook and make the fish expend a lot of energy as you work to capture your prey. Both good points covered in Marks' video. And I enjoyed the video
  But sorry boss----- not buying the "desinitize".

Juke 'em with the net & make 'em run! This method works so well in those situations where all they want to do is swim at you & shake their heads. Spring Salmon are especially talented at slowly swimming right up to you before exploding right next to the boat & exploiting any slack in the line. Great explanation Mark.

Masterful !! Thanks Mark.

   " desensitize the salmon to the net"

  C'mon man.....

  Scaring a fish by stabbing a shiny cavey looking thing at it a few times will certainly help keep pressure on the hook and make the fish expend a lot of energy as you work to capture your prey. Both good points covered in Marks' video. And I enjoyed the video
  But sorry boss----- not buying the "desinitize".

ROFL.  I noticed Spot didn't whack the salmon, assumed he released it, and thought, "Perhaps the next time someone catches that fish the net won't frighten it..."  But it's a tough audience today, Spot.   

We all play fish psychologist while fishing.  I choose to believe that they eventually come to see the net as their savior from the fight and convince themselves that it'll take them to a better place.  Lol!


Tough crowd here.  Tough crowd.

I just take my wife with me. She never misses the first stab.

We all play fish psychologist while fishing.  I choose to believe that they eventually come to see the net as their savior from the fight and convince themselves that it'll take them to a better place.  Lol!


Tough crowd here.  Tough crowd.

  Would that safer place be on your or my grill

  Works for me.

Nice video mark! looks like you're enjoying that new OK