What's the most efficient and fastest tecnic to kill a largehead hairtail?
Dec 19, 2019 15:08:49 #
So, I am going sea fishing for the first time ever this weekend. I have always fished on lakes/pounds and I usually fish " non-aggressive " and medium sized fish. The place I am going to fish has lots of Largehead hairtails, and since I am not used to this kind of fish, I wish to know how I should kill them in a way that they will feel the least pain. I should bring a hammer or a machete? I wish to kill the fish on one stroke so that it won't suffer. Thank you so much for the tips.
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by lord-of-flies
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by lord-of-flies
Dec 19, 2019 15:08:56 #
A club the size of a hammerhandle works well. Few sharp raps to the base of the head puts em out. Colloquially, it’s called a “priest” among other things.
You can use a pocketknife to sever the spine at the base of the head, or you can cut the head in half along the y-axis; I’ve done that to recover otoliths and on fish that don’t say die (pike).
Edit: changed “me” to “em”
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by NovemberGale
You can use a pocketknife to sever the spine at the base of the head, or you can cut the head in half along the y-axis; I’ve done that to recover otoliths and on fish that don’t say die (pike).
Edit: changed “me” to “em”
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by NovemberGale
Dec 19, 2019 15:09:02 #
Hit with something heavy on the brain. I have a brass club, small but packs a good punch. The fish may be dead at this point, maybe not - but it definitely is stunned - slice the gills or stick a knife into the heart to make sure they don't come back.
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by Derhabour1
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by Derhabour1
Dec 19, 2019 15:29:02 #
OK. You made me google it. Never heard of such a thing. I've seen them in markets in Korea and had no idea what they were, so I'm assuming they're good to eat.
Dec 19, 2019 15:53:54 #
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Dec 19, 2019 16:41:43 #
What ever you do don't hold em like you do when bass fishin. Here's your sign..
Dec 19, 2019 16:49:03 #
Well I too, had to look this one up. I clicked on at the "hair tail" part.... Assumed it was a joke... but, I see it's a real deal. What's a good lure (s) and at what depth? Me? I'd use a shot gun away from the boat...
Dec 19, 2019 17:05:52 #
Good call sefish. Make sure you use large enough shot. They"s wicked lookin suckers.
Dec 19, 2019 17:26:06 #
FS Digest wrote:
So, I am going sea fishing for the first time ever... (show quote)
Where about are you fishing for them what port.
Dec 19, 2019 17:33:18 #
bassman57
Loc: Kinston, NC
I thought one of you wise crackers, was fixin to make me laugh! What da crap???
Dec 20, 2019 09:07:58 #
cjhusted
Loc: Central Indiana
My brother in law sent this to me. Interesting i think. Hope it helps , i believe there is a video of the method.
https://www.vox.com/videos/2019/6/27/18744387/right-way-kill-fish-ikejime
https://www.vox.com/videos/2019/6/27/18744387/right-way-kill-fish-ikejime
Dec 20, 2019 09:43:27 #
Venting tool and ikejime to the brain. Or just get and old pair of hedge Clippers. The ones with wooden handles. Cut off the handles and shape an equalizer or 2. Bambam. That's what I call mine.
Dec 20, 2019 10:27:10 #
Never heard of hairtails before, googled it and found it's another name for "ribbon fish". Caught them on my only fishing experience in Florida - the inlet near New Smyrna Beach. This was not a fishing trip, just a family vacation, but I brought my surf rod & tackle used for blues & stripers and was able to get my line in the water for a few hours. When throwing lures I always attach a teaser (fly) 24" in front of the lure. The ribbon fish were consistently hitting the teaser. They are a strange, prehistoric looking fish.
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