Bugging Tips - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

DocHaole · 09-27-2013, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by danjor

Super soaker I need to get one. Had some idiot try to run me over with his boat multiple times last year to get me to leave my spot. Would have been perfect to soak him with cold water.

I'm not sure a super soaker is a great idea. In general when dealing with powerboats, divers and sea lions we need to recognize we have the disadvantage. Escalating a confrontation puts the kayaker at the greatest risk for injury, not worth it over a couple bugs.

ful-rac · 09-27-2013, 11:40 AM

If there is a boater that is really trying to run you down, call the harbor patrol...they'll take care of his ass.

Dont mess with divers either...even if they are in the wrong, you start talking shit, your bouys will be floating away. You lose

Raskal311 · 09-27-2013, 12:23 PM

How about a spear gun in the line of sight just as a deterrent?

Dail14 · 09-27-2013, 02:10 PM

I would think a nice big heavy iron jig would work well too. And now you have something to do while soaking your net.

makobob · 09-27-2013, 02:21 PM

NEVER provoke something bigger than you. Spend time between pulls by making more bait.

danjor · 09-27-2013, 02:33 PM

I would have called harbor patrol but being as cheap as I am I don't have a vhf and I didn't want to stop paying attention to my surroundings enough to Google there number plus I was more concerned about my cousin who was on his first yak trip with a bad shoulder and that boat was around...

tacmik · 09-27-2013, 04:25 PM

Put their number in your cell phone on speed dial if you don't have a radio.

09-27-2013, 11:40 AM	#2
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	If there is a boater that is really trying to run you down, call the harbor patrol...they'll take care of his ass. Dont mess with divers either...even if they are in the wrong, you start talking shit, your bouys will be floating away. You lose __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

09-27-2013, 12:23 PM	#3
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	How about a spear gun in the line of sight just as a deterrent? __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

09-27-2013, 02:21 PM	#5
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	NEVER provoke something bigger than you. Spend time between pulls by making more bait. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

09-27-2013, 04:25 PM	#7
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	Put their number in your cell phone on speed dial if you don't have a radio. __________________

09-27-2013, 02:10 PM	#4
Dail14 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 123	I would think a nice big heavy iron jig would work well too. And now you have something to do while soaking your net.

09-27-2013, 02:33 PM	#6
danjor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 673	I would have called harbor patrol but being as cheap as I am I don't have a vhf and I didn't want to stop paying attention to my surroundings enough to Google there number plus I was more concerned about my cousin who was on his first yak trip with a bad shoulder and that boat was around...