Handlines - The Secret Weapon

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  • Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024

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  • @trumpetmano
    @trumpetmano 6 лет назад +8

    A method we use in the islands is to have a 5 gallon bucket to throw your line in to when handlining... and.... WHERE ARE YOUR GLOVES YOUNG MAN??? LOL

  • @alexanderperkins807
    @alexanderperkins807 5 лет назад +10

    tip run the lines off the tip of your rods and use a rubberband off a cleat at water level to get the same effect as a handline. its called a flatline. When you get a strike the rubber band snaps and you fight the fish as normal from the rod.

  • @wojomojo
    @wojomojo 5 лет назад +6

    Thanks, I've been waiting for a good handline while sailing video. I'm 100% clear however on how the bungie setup ties into the handline with the yo-yo. Can you elaborate?

  • @StephensCustomModels
    @StephensCustomModels 4 года назад +7

    I love the fact you guys fish. Such an import tool when sailing. Plus, it's fun, and fish taste great.

  • @bluegeese2781
    @bluegeese2781 3 года назад +2

    Nice vid;
    then how would you connect the rope to the mono line?
    Thanks.

  • @pauldunn7000
    @pauldunn7000 6 лет назад +2

    I realy want to know about the rules and regulations, licences for fishing off sailboats wether us Australia Mexico cuba, the world and so on, how do you get the information on this fishing .
    I cant seam to get a STRAIGHT answer in US waters and i live here.

  • @user-dy2qq5wh4b
    @user-dy2qq5wh4b 6 лет назад +4

    Good info! We must remember to give thanks to the sentient living beings that just gave its life to sustain ourselves. A simple acknowledgement of gratitude for the catch that we are able to ingest the body flesh of this being so that we may also live. Fishing is fun and connects us to the ocean, doing so with reverence, gratitude and humility adds to how we are all connected to the life giving ocean that sustains us. The great Earth and the circle of life.

  • @flybird141
    @flybird141 6 лет назад +4

    I've watched a ton of sailing videos and I can't believe how many don't use hand lines. In my opinion there is no better way to catch tuna! We were out in the Pacific and each new person on the boat had to catch one on a rod and real...so much easier on a hand line. One guy had almost all the line out on the reel and was just dying, everyone was cracking up laughing..and glad it wasn't them. After he got what was left of the fish up we realized a shark had a snack. I always think of that when I see you bleed them off the back of the boat. I am surprised you haven't lost a fish:)

  • @steviefordranger198
    @steviefordranger198 6 лет назад +24

    Well done Ben, nice video. Please be careful with a flipping fish with a hook in its mouth between your bare legs. Ouch. I would have liked you to touch on how far off the stern you troll your lures, most people think that the boat scares the fish away and troll too far out the back. Free Range Sailing went into some depth on this and gave a formula for size of boat multiplied by x amount of metres. In short, the boat attracts fish, they think its cover and a great ambush place so a lure not too far out is more likely to attract those fish hanging around underneath. Speed also concerns fisher people so they want to go slower and slower but they neglect to think that most fish can swim in short bursts up to 50 kph and even faster for the top predators. Love your videos.

  • @rockyalvarez520
    @rockyalvarez520 5 лет назад +1

    Do you all ever get tired of fish? What about chicken...turkey...beef and pork? Do you all ever find other meats when you anchor up in another country?

  • @sailingsvtesla9052
    @sailingsvtesla9052 6 лет назад +3

    Not sure if your aware of this, but there are several tackle companies that will pay you to support their products. Your doin a bang up job catchin fish. Might as well get paid for using tackle while you do it. Look into Darsizzle Offshore on RUclips. She gets kick backs from tackle sales. I don't personally know the details yet but it might be worth checking into. Have fun, be safe and KEEP ON, SAILIN ON. (cheers)

  • @markliesker1620
    @markliesker1620 6 лет назад +5

    Super nice vid. Love the fishing. Looking forward to more fishing info , thanx !

  • @Cedandkikisailing
    @Cedandkikisailing 6 лет назад +3

    Original! Very much enjoyed this video. You guys are warriors 😲.

  • @MrJazz-yp9wg
    @MrJazz-yp9wg 19 дней назад

    Hey Ben has anyone told you that you look like the actor Martin Kove when he was younger...about your age. Just a thought.

  • @Jakfilm
    @Jakfilm 6 лет назад +3

    Thanks for this. We're leaving in 3 weeks for not sure how long. I wanna catch some fish!

  • @christeraxell3011
    @christeraxell3011 6 лет назад +2

    When watching other U- tubers sailing and fishing they sometimes say that some of the fish they caught is not for eating and they throw that fish ob. Those of us that are uncertain of the speices could have great use of knowing what kind of fish there is that fits on a plate. Would be great if u would chare your opinion on that.
    Have a good trip / Christer

  • @tpainless2455
    @tpainless2455 6 лет назад +2

    MAKE MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS THAT SHOW HOW YOU LIVE AND FISH ON THE BOAT ! from Victoria BC

  • @patrickcobb6570
    @patrickcobb6570 6 лет назад +3

    This is great! First video I’ve seen that covers the different requirements of fishing from a sailboat than from a motorboat.

  • @camozot
    @camozot 8 месяцев назад

    how do you connect the paracord to the 300lb monofilament?

  • @aspergo1648
    @aspergo1648 6 лет назад +2

    Is "Substinance" a mix between sustenance and subsistence?
    Awesome video, definitely learned a lot.

  • @rockyalvarez520
    @rockyalvarez520 5 лет назад +1

    Can you go into more details about how your water maker works? Does it use reverse osmosis? Also the quality of the drinking water produced? Is it as good as buying bottled spring water?

  • @adammcgeorge3538
    @adammcgeorge3538 5 лет назад +1

    You can also run the rod lines low by rubber banding the line to a low anchor point or cleat or something. marlin guys do that to keep their lures running right in various seas. Fish hits, snaps the rubber band and the reel screams!

  • @captainmarkgray8856
    @captainmarkgray8856 5 лет назад +2

    So cool. You two make great videos and are such fun too.
    Best of everything to you!

  • @texasjohns
    @texasjohns 6 лет назад +2

    Great vid and information. We have really enjoyed your channel and can't wait to join. Thanks and keep them coming. Cheers.

  • @-bnqe-3119
    @-bnqe-3119 6 лет назад +2

    Great Vid --- Cool Advice --- Looking Forward To More ...

  • @TheSaikung
    @TheSaikung 6 лет назад +1

    Excellent video....just rigging up some handline sets for my yachtie mates who are about to embark on extensive ocean-crossing voyages. Your choice of lures is spot on ..red and white always right. You might also want to try the old trusty Smith's Jig.....very reliable and a well known lure. Speargun rubber is better than bungee cord.....stronger and more more salt resistant...great video!!

  • @airliner1980haj
    @airliner1980haj 6 лет назад +2

    Great explanation. Love your vlogs. Greetings from Germany / Switzerland

  • @GoofBallGuru
    @GoofBallGuru 4 месяца назад

    I don't understand why the bungee??? 😅

  • @tonymoore7480
    @tonymoore7480 2 года назад

    Obligatory photos for legal purposes?

  • @billfournier6114
    @billfournier6114 6 лет назад +3

    Good info to have! Thanks for sharing.

  • @nasca351
    @nasca351 9 месяцев назад

    What kind if knot you use to attach the bungee to the line ?

  • @graeme-sailingskeptic
    @graeme-sailingskeptic 6 лет назад +3

    Catch, fillet, release!

  • @p.t.anderson1593
    @p.t.anderson1593 6 лет назад +2

    I'd love to catch fish like that! Thanks for the info!

  • @vadimshumey1667
    @vadimshumey1667 6 лет назад +1

    Looking forward for lure making video. Thanks.

  • @karlbass7895
    @karlbass7895 2 года назад

    Have you any blue tangs? Go Fish.

  • @diverdoug3
    @diverdoug3 6 лет назад +1

    one of your best video, What great information!! even my wife loved it!!

  • @ashleyprevatte
    @ashleyprevatte 2 года назад

    Absolutely love y'all's videos! Sending love from Wilmington,Nc❤ But also have a question for yall, my husband and I have been considering this style life (sailing life) we havent bought anything yet but any advice for us would be highly appreciated. Cant wait for the next video

  • @deardrawildflower1115
    @deardrawildflower1115 11 месяцев назад

    We're sailing down to Mexico right now our buddies just caught some tuna. So now we're studying up so we can catch some fish too!!

  • @vincentperry1453
    @vincentperry1453 Год назад

    Wow towards the end of video the picts of some of the successful catches are impressive any day! Healthy eating main dish.

  • @flanflystrx
    @flanflystrx 6 лет назад +2

    Hi Ben, thanks for sharing your gear set up man. Hey, how much rope from the line are you using, length of line to swivel and length of line from swivel to lure? Thanks tons if you're willing to share more details. You guys are very inspiring! Aloha!

    • @SailingNahoa
      @SailingNahoa  6 лет назад +4

      Hey flanflystrx, Somewhere around say 40 feet of rope and then I have sections of 300lb monofilament at 40 foot sections prerigged that I can add together (eye on one end and swivel on the other). This way I can vary the length of the total setup.

    • @flanflystrx
      @flanflystrx 6 лет назад

      Thanks tons guys! Can't wait to do a similar set up. Making one soon

  • @patrickguidinger1797
    @patrickguidinger1797 6 лет назад +1

    Awesome video as always guys - can’t wait for lesson 2!

  • @ashley-tm1uk
    @ashley-tm1uk 3 года назад

    oh, and make sure you have some damn good gloves on until that fish is on deck and managable...ive had fish run on me from boat side after grabbing leader line bare handed...to the bone bad cut/burn...you might do that once...never again!

  • @socialwebwiki
    @socialwebwiki 5 лет назад +1

    Do you care about Ciguatera? Did you Fisch close to islands?

    • @dfoltz268
      @dfoltz268 5 лет назад +1

      Stephan R They mostly eat pelagic fish that do not stay at any one reef they are blue water fish that never stay put therefore no real risk of that

  • @tonyhorne7117
    @tonyhorne7117 6 лет назад +1

    Great video lots of good info and just need a boat & ocean now to try it out :-)

  • @mouse2542
    @mouse2542 5 лет назад

    have you considered looking if you could contribute to population research, like taking measurements,location and maybe a picture of the fish?

  • @fabreezem8174
    @fabreezem8174 2 года назад

    Aah.. you're the BEST Ben! More fishing videos please 🙏 🙂

  • @joannshuttleworth6359
    @joannshuttleworth6359 3 года назад

    We fish on Dreamweaver, but face a bit more of a challenge. Since we are a monohull our fishing is done over the side as the dink hangs on the stern. Can't beat a cat for a fishing platform. Will be looking for the screw thingies.

  • @edmilsonsilva7283
    @edmilsonsilva7283 4 года назад

    How about the reel?. Can you give us numbers and name,such a thing. Thank you immensely,

  • @merlinbroaddus
    @merlinbroaddus 5 лет назад

    As a couple other comments, how LONG do you make your hand line, and how far behind do you leave it???

  • @Miguel195211
    @Miguel195211 5 лет назад +1

    Great info! I love fishing!

  • @TheCoolhead27
    @TheCoolhead27 5 лет назад

    Smoked marlin is a delicacy. I don't see why it wouldn't be good cooked any other way, except that there might be better eating fish out there.

  • @AnotherDayattheDock
    @AnotherDayattheDock 3 года назад

    you should try using release clips or even rubber bands to the cleats down on the back of the boat, that will fix the line angle you were talking about with the rods. You can also use trolling leads to keep your bait down so you can have better chances with wahoo and tuna.
    Using a big 80w avet or shimano tiagra will make it very easy to just winch in fish while still moving, thats how we fish even off of boats when trolling, because as soon as you stop moving there is a chance for slack in the line for the fish to come off.
    Good luck

  • @sailingmaverick2480
    @sailingmaverick2480 3 года назад

    Great video as we’re about to depart to the Bahamas that’s exactly what I was looking for

  • @jersonjim3605
    @jersonjim3605 5 лет назад

    Been watching your video. Might have to retro to watch from the beginning. How big your catamaran btw. Thank you.

  • @tomtiernan8134
    @tomtiernan8134 5 лет назад

    Nicely done.... For people who have never used handlines for big fish it is incredibly important to not getting the line wrapped around your feet when hauling in the line. If a large shark or other fish grabs the hook or fish you hooked, you'll get lots of time to ponder this as you're dragged down to Davey Jones' locker.

  • @benjrbayot583
    @benjrbayot583 6 лет назад

    I like you guys I've been watching your video's for two months everyday... Godbless you.

  • @robertorzech2466
    @robertorzech2466 6 лет назад

    Wow ! Number one fishing info. You really know how to get your point across .Thanks a ton. I can't wait to pay you back. Cheers !

  • @projectblue1751
    @projectblue1751 3 года назад

    I'll send you the best tuna lure ever brah...where do I send it.....really.

  • @onthebeaches
    @onthebeaches 6 лет назад

    Great tips Ben! Kudos to the photographer as well! PEACE OUT!

  • @amollenauer
    @amollenauer 5 лет назад

    Nice videos! It is amazing the quality of video you are putting together with a mac pro, dji drone, etc. These videos are every bit as good as some stuff you see on Discovery done by pro crews.
    Also love living vicariously through your adventures.

  • @supern35
    @supern35 4 года назад

    Very informative... Anything fishing, I'm all in...

  • @joeltrussell1
    @joeltrussell1 6 лет назад

    Another great video!! I would love to see a full video of you catching all of those fish, especially the huge tuna. What a great trip, mahi, tuna and wahoo!! You guys will be eating good for a while!

  • @pricedives
    @pricedives 6 лет назад +1

    Really nice & informative video.

  • @MichaelBuck
    @MichaelBuck 6 лет назад +1

    What do you suggest as a "hit" signal? Meaning, you throw out the line, its trolling, your sailing, how do you know you have a fish on the line? do you have bell or something that gets triggered when the line starts to run out, alerting to a fish on the line? I am glad you recommended gloves, as in the video you were shown pulling in that line with no gloves on, and all I could see was the line running through my fingers and cutting a deep gash in my hand, ouch....And yes, she is a beauty, what a catch...oh and the fish too, lol

    • @MichaelBuck
      @MichaelBuck 6 лет назад +1

      So do I need to tug on the line every 30 min or every hour to see if there is something dead on the line, or reel it in a bit to feel if there is something on the line? Seems to me that a beel trigger of sorts would work, so as the line is pulled out or stretched on the bumper, I would now, then can wait for the fish to exhaust itself and die, then haul her in.

    • @SailingNahoa
      @SailingNahoa  6 лет назад +1

      You can tell pretty easily if a fish is on looking at the bungee. If it's all stretched out you got dinner in the making!

    • @MichaelBuck
      @MichaelBuck 6 лет назад

      Augh, I was wondering about the bungee, thanks for the reply, that really helps, can't wait to try this contraption out next time.

    • @OKOK-hm2is
      @OKOK-hm2is 3 года назад +1

      @@MichaelBuck At Mediterranean locals use a 2 liter Cola bottle as a signaling device. You tie empty bottle without cap to something sturdy, and wrap the rope once around it. When the fish is on - it squishes bottle which is nice acoustic and visual signal

    • @MichaelBuck
      @MichaelBuck 3 года назад

      @@OKOK-hm2is Great idea, and a way to recycle plastic as well. Thank you very much!

  • @smashedcandle
    @smashedcandle 3 года назад

    I’m thinking about tying a handline onto my kayak so I can bait fish and rod fish at the same time

  • @nzmonkeygirl
    @nzmonkeygirl 6 лет назад

    Love the video and I can't wait to put the info into practice when I get my own boat. I love that you shot this partly in Port Vila, Vanuatu with Iririki Island and one of the ships I used to work on in the background. Love your work and that you keep it real. I look forward to more videos in the future.

  • @JasonFilippi
    @JasonFilippi 6 лет назад

    Ben's the Fish Whisperer! What do you do to stun/kill the fish? I've heard all sorts of things.What do you recommend (interested in the quickest, humane way)?

    • @SailingNahoa
      @SailingNahoa  6 лет назад

      Alchohol in a squirt bottle is best. Squirt some into their gills and they're relaxed within seconds. Also putting a cloth over their eyes helps if you want to get really humane.

  • @jasonkoslow4174
    @jasonkoslow4174 6 лет назад

    Great video Ben. Have you ever used Fluorocarbon leaders??

  • @rlpatton1970
    @rlpatton1970 2 года назад

    How far behind the boat do you put the handline lure ?

  • @w00db0x
    @w00db0x 6 лет назад

    Cool story Captain Ben! Thanks for sharing.

  • @lancewalker5895
    @lancewalker5895 5 лет назад

    Hi Ben, How do you kill the larger fish?

  • @robertoguzman2653
    @robertoguzman2653 6 лет назад +1

    Nice

  • @TheMorganMonroeShow
    @TheMorganMonroeShow 6 лет назад

    Sick brah, thanx 4the tips.

  • @billionbarze427
    @billionbarze427 4 года назад

    You re not sailing, you're motoring!

  • @WillN2Go1
    @WillN2Go1 Год назад

    Terrific video. It's four years later I'm watching this and it seems to answer all my questions -- including what to do with the three end leaders we got in Houbiho, southern tip of Taiwan (don't bother with them). The man in the last fishing shop we went into here in Hualien, Taiwan (northern end of the country) was setting us up with pretty much your set up, but in Chinese which I only speak a little of. Thanks Nahoans.

    • @WillN2Go1
      @WillN2Go1 Год назад +1

      However.... you don't show the attachment to the boat, or the complete end to end set up. Where do you tie it to the boat? What is the yoyo or handline reel doing, Is it in the chain, or is just the line that is deployed attached to the boat? (so the yoyo or handline circle off to the side?)

    • @WillN2Go1
      @WillN2Go1 Год назад

      Guess I did get enough information. My rig is: paracord loop to carabiner (this connects to a stanchion) then a doubled 50 lb exercise band (happened to have) to another loop with a carabiner. This loop holds my Cuban yoyo and keeps the line from unfurling. (I've also got a rubber band held by a tiny carabiner as a back up for this.) There is a length of paracord as the safety for the band (but the band is plenty strong.) I have a rubber band holding a 'gather' of the two bands as the 'fish on alert', On the Cuban Yoyo I have about 100' (30m) of 100lb test line, tied to a swivel and a lure with big eyes.
      I tried it for two hours before sunset. Out the full 100' except for a few turns on the yoyo. We were motoring our 42' catamaran at about 4 knots.
      Therese said, "I think you got a fish." I'd been watching the rig, I didn't notice anything, and the rubber band was still in place. But then her husband Eddie said, "Never bet against Therese; she never loses." We'd already decided to just leave it out over night. We were on a passage between Taiwan and Okinawa. So I decided to just reel it in. This is the first time I'd reeled it in so I didn't have any prior experience to compare the amount of drag. 5 lb (2kg) tuna. Absolutely beautiful powerful fish.
      Just beginner's luck? Probably. (Let's see if I can do it again.) Eddie had bought a fishing hoop net that was the perfect size, otherwise the tuna would've jerked off the hook. I also bought a gaff which was in my cabin. I've never seen anything flap that powerfully or quickly - it was a blur. Cut its spinal cord as humanely as possible. I'd only ever filleted a cooked fish, but it went okay. Tasted great, fed four; we still have about half left. (I cooked some with my eggs this morning, took about 30 seconds.)
      Thanks Ben. I guess I owe Sailing Nahoa a Patreon subscription! You guys have sure earned it.

  • @ferencsydney1195
    @ferencsydney1195 6 лет назад

    That is great but how do you clean boat after you done with the fish so it does not get that smell? My wife does not let me catch a fish until I resolve this :(

    • @haywood12
      @haywood12 6 лет назад +3

      ferenc sydney you are surrounded by water. Just wash it off and rinse thoroughly.

  • @rowanking2738
    @rowanking2738 6 лет назад

    Interested to know how much line you let out, how far behind the boat you trail your lure. Cheers.

    • @SailingNahoa
      @SailingNahoa  6 лет назад +1

      Great question. This is the one thing I’m constantly changing depending on sea conditions and boat speed. A good rule anywhere between 2 to 4 boat lengths. Typically if you’re offshore fish are less spooked so you can go closer. Opposite if inshore.

  • @jmsask
    @jmsask 2 года назад

    Great information!

  • @lkm5462
    @lkm5462 6 лет назад

    Why does nobody use a cordless drill motor to bring in the line. Could be hand held or have a mount . Variable speed 1/2” Milwaukee is a good one. Make an adapter for the spool and Bobs your uncle.

    • @SailingNahoa
      @SailingNahoa  6 лет назад

      I think a Milwaukee might die pretty quick out here in the salt spray! Do you guys use electric drills for trolling or purely for deep see jigging?

    • @IslenoGutierrez
      @IslenoGutierrez 2 года назад

      @@SailingNahoa check it out ruclips.net/video/5P_P_Cb9kZk/видео.html

  • @patriciawhitehead1976
    @patriciawhitehead1976 3 года назад

  • @MrFruitstick
    @MrFruitstick 6 лет назад

    11 fish disliked this video

  • @BastienKoert
    @BastienKoert 6 лет назад

    Sweet vid! Got some nice fish there

  • @niccat7051
    @niccat7051 6 лет назад

    Cool 👍 really good advice there 👍👍

  • @johncano2594
    @johncano2594 5 лет назад

    Oh god you guys eat good.

  • @neptunesfancy
    @neptunesfancy 2 года назад

    Superb

  • @ontae1986
    @ontae1986 3 года назад

    Bait?

  • @myhome-bv4vk
    @myhome-bv4vk 6 лет назад

    Ciao, siete forti :)

  • @OKOK-hm2is
    @OKOK-hm2is 3 года назад

    Wat msximum size of fish can you bring on with this method?

    • @miketexas6135
      @miketexas6135 3 года назад

      With that decent, mid-range Shimano TLD50 reel I would say anything past 500 pounds and then you would probably lose. Fish beyond that size you usually need to chase around for a while so they tire out, very difficult to do while sailing.

    • @OKOK-hm2is
      @OKOK-hm2is 3 года назад

      @@miketexas6135 Thanks for reply, but what I was meant, was with handines) How big a fish can you catch with a handline?

  • @wayneschmidt9620
    @wayneschmidt9620 6 лет назад

    Great video

  • @streaydog019
    @streaydog019 5 лет назад

    Why don't you want a marlin?

    • @SailingNahoa
      @SailingNahoa  5 лет назад

      Too much meat for the two of us and they're gorgeous fish.

  • @mrguppy1016
    @mrguppy1016 6 лет назад

    👍🏻

  • @houssie
    @houssie 6 лет назад

    Do you use the whole hundred yards of monofiliment, or how much do you play out behind the boat?

    • @SailingNahoa
      @SailingNahoa  6 лет назад +1

      You want to have enough to place the lure outside the foam and bubbles of the boat wash. For us on a catamaran that is about 60 feet depending on speed and conditions.

    • @FurrorNos
      @FurrorNos 5 лет назад

      @@SailingNahoa thats 60ft on the handlines? They're not really adjustable, right?

    • @adammcgeorge3538
      @adammcgeorge3538 Год назад

      You can also get bungee with a bigger hole in the middle you can put the line through and stretch it up inside the bungee itself.

  • @heinelaastad710
    @heinelaastad710 6 лет назад

    Cool

  • @misterprofessor3511
    @misterprofessor3511 6 лет назад

    Fishing school or school of fish?

    • @SailingNahoa
      @SailingNahoa  6 лет назад

      Maybe we have to revisit this! Perhaps a broader "Nahoa University" umbrella??

  • @zzzxxzzz4797
    @zzzxxzzz4797 6 лет назад +2

    Looks delicious ! Thanks for sharing 😎

  • @Luishbsc
    @Luishbsc 6 лет назад

    Woher kommst du aus Deutschland?

    • @SailingNahoa
      @SailingNahoa  6 лет назад

      Bremen :)

    • @Luishbsc
      @Luishbsc 6 лет назад

      Sailing Nahoa die Weser sieht doch fast genau so aus

  • @netbeto
    @netbeto 6 лет назад

    How to set it up? How do you know when it got a fish?

    • @SailingNahoa
      @SailingNahoa  6 лет назад +1

      Great question. You'll know you have a fish on when the bungee is all stretched out.

  • @JCAJCA3
    @JCAJCA3 6 лет назад

    I really enjoyed this video. Was very informative. GOD bless you two. JC

  • @Quarry4x4
    @Quarry4x4 6 лет назад

    First yes.
    First to comment before watching. Others have commented but I don't care. Go me.

  • @antonditt1661
    @antonditt1661 6 лет назад

    If you wish to catch bigger fish on a handline, tie a polyball around 40kg lift to it's boat end. Secure it to the boat with a short sacrificial line, that breaks a little easyer than your main line. A fish big enough to snap it, will then tiere out, fighting the ball while you turne the boat around, to pick him up.
    Admitedly I have this from a book and never tried, other than rod and reel, single handed, which did not work well.
    The polyball though is used by professionals. Start at 14:14
    ruclips.net/video/P_nWUgJMBaA/видео.html