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splashdown

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May 17, 2015, 11:52:58 AM #15
How do you score AOTY points for a catch like that? :smt003
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May 17, 2015, 09:09:46 PM #16
Quote from: splashdown on May 17, 2015, 11:52:58 AM
How do you score AOTY points for a catch like that? :smt003
Maybe  feet per point?? :smt003
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May 17, 2015, 10:26:26 PM #17
Quote from: Martianfish on May 17, 2015, 09:09:46 PM
Quote from: splashdown on May 17, 2015, 11:52:58 AM
How do you score AOTY points for a catch like that? :smt003
Maybe  feet per point?? :smt003

Even at that rate, it would've been worth a lot of points...
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May 18, 2015, 05:38:16 AM #18
Kudos for practicing worst case scenario.
Makes ALL the difference if the $#!T really does hit the fan.
More people should do it.
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May 18, 2015, 06:17:46 AM #19
glad to hear that you took quick action on preventing from something worse than catching a whale. Glad you got out of that dangerous situation. Other than that anybody catching Salmon?
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May 18, 2015, 08:00:24 AM #20
Quote from: NowhereMan on May 17, 2015, 10:26:26 PM
Quote from: Martianfish on May 17, 2015, 09:09:46 PM
Quote from: splashdown on May 17, 2015, 11:52:58 AM
How do you score AOTY points for a catch like that? :smt003
Maybe  feet per point?? :smt003

Even at that rate, it would've been worth a lot of points...

Wouldn't have counted unless the whale took the bait into the mouth on its own volition.  :smt012  :smt044

Anyways, nice job on the quick reflexes! It's another reason why everyone should carry a quick access PFD knife.
« Last Edit: May 18, 2015, 08:18:33 AM by Dave W. »
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May 18, 2015, 01:49:47 PM #21
Way to take control of a dangerous situation. Major props.  I hope you didn't loose your cool DIY camera trolling rig.
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May 18, 2015, 04:37:28 PM #22
Thr one that got away lol
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May 18, 2015, 04:38:03 PM #23
Do you gaff it or net it?
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May 18, 2015, 05:25:14 PM #24
Quote from: RBark on May 18, 2015, 04:38:03 PM
Do you gaff it or net it?

No it was CPR:  Catch, Panic, Release.
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May 18, 2015, 05:27:43 PM #25
Quote from: Bushy on May 18, 2015, 05:25:14 PM
Quote from: RBark on May 18, 2015, 04:38:03 PM
Do you gaff it or net it?

No it was CPR:  Catch, Panic, Release.

 :smt005 :smt005 :smt044
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May 19, 2015, 11:09:50 AM #26
Ha! Thanks for sharing, Nowhereman!

I've always got my NRS knife attached to my PFD in case I find myself in that situation.

Glad it ended well.
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May 19, 2015, 11:19:35 AM #27
Excellent thought process on saving your bacon.  Thanks for your post.
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May 19, 2015, 01:18:29 PM #28
Glad things didn't end up worse for you NWM.  That would certainly get my heart pumping for a while!  Thanks for sharing!
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May 19, 2015, 07:15:41 PM #29
Made me remember this one..... Listen closely at the end of the video when the humpback goes under my yak.  A prize for the first one that correctly identifies the sound.

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=50464.msg562109#msg562109

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