When do you decide if you should cut the line or keep going when hooked on something big in a kayak?

Question

I've only been kayaking a few times as I just got into kayak fishing and finally bought my kayak. I haven't caught anything yet (only been out twice). Just wanted to see what advice was out there for if you catch something really big (shark, very large fish, whatever) and how/when to decide if you keep on trying to fight the fight or let it go.

Answer 1

I plan to fish for smaller fish so as to avoid the problem, e.g. smaller gear, lures, bait, etc. BUT in the event I catch something too big, e.g. I can't control the kayak's stability or location (I'm getting pulled), I try and go with it a bit but if too long or I'm in danger, e.g. a channel, rocks, etc. then I cut the line. I hate to do so though...for the creatures sake.

Answer 2

You will know! If not you will learn what that means. Perhaps the point when you are being dragged around or about to tip- might want to cut the line

Answer 3

About the time your kayak starts going under, lol!!

Comments

When you’re giving up.. I’ve hooked a bunch of fish in the kayak..