So dumb newbie question

I am very new to yak fishing.  Only have gone for bass on the small base ponds.  So this is a silly question, but how the hell do you land a nice salmon in a yak?  I caught a 24lb one last week in a friends boat.  Currently fishing on the Feather just above Shanghi and I am really concerned about getting ran to the rapids.  I know that quick release will shot me straight to the falls, but even if I were to get a fish and then manage to get it to landing distance, how the hell am I supposed to bring in a very angry, heavy fish without tipping myself?

I would love to go out on some of these trips with you all but I"m stuck up north and I'm not positive my little 10 footer will handle big blue that well.  Any info or advice would be great.  The more I go salmon fishing them more awesome I think it would be to land on of these in my yak.

P.S. I'm originally from Ohio so this whole yak thing is very new to me as is the fish I'm targeting.  Anything is helpful.

Most kayaks, designed for fishing, are wide enough that they are stable enough to handle most fish you will target.  It's a balance of drag control and ability to keep reasonable balance.  Attend one of the local events and I'm sure you will find plenty of people willing to help you out!

~Bill

Mostly trial an error.
Put in your time and you'll figure it out.
If you want your kayak to turn in the direction of the fish, put the tip of your rod towards the bow, hold it there, and the kayak will turn towards the fish.
If youare fortunate enough to have a hobie mirage drive, pedal and rudder control will also get you there..much sooner.

If you ever feel tippy in your yak just hang your legs over the side.

Fish below Shanghi  until you are more comfortable in your Yak.

Fish below Shanghi  until you are more comfortable in your Yak.

+1
Put your time in and get comfortable with your ride so you can figure out your limitations.

Thanks for the replies.  I can't hand feet, it is a sit in model.  And it never occured to me to fish below the bend, blind spots are awesome like that I guess.  I'll have to keep an eye out for the next local to me floatilla that is happening.