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Boat flip or die!
lol jk
The key is to use the fish’s momentum against him. When he runs toward the kayak, lift him out of the water and use that forward motion to help him land in your lap. Obviously in a boat like mine there’s a cockpit they can fall down into and that makes boat flipping a lot easier.
After that, I’d only flip the fish into the kayak if I was absolutely on them. But if I had been grinding for awhile and that was the only fish I had, then I’d take more care.
I’m also looking for how well he’s hooked. If he’s not hooked well at all, then I take it easy. If it’s obvious that he’s never coming off without my help, then I’m more adventurous.
