Sharky in La Jolla! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

TJones · 08-24-2015, 05:07 PM

Isn't hanging a couple of fish over the side of yak like ringing the dinner bell? You are fortunate that the predator be it shark or seal did not flip you and drag the yak away . For your safety I would not recommend doing that in future . I believe someone has shared such an experience in a previous post .

summers in kuwait · 08-24-2015, 05:25 PM

I was fishing near you guys around 7am, in the red hobie revo. Glad to see you guys hooked up! Was really fishy over there, had a few hookups and yielded one yellow and one thick bonito. Coming from a lot of fresh water fishing(float tubing and kayaking), it had always been my instinct to hang the fish on the side, but not in these waters. I bleed and gut and down below or store in the back.

Cbad Mike · 08-24-2015, 07:21 PM

Thanks for the report and am glad you weren't hurt.
This sport has its dangers, don't ever take them for granted.
As for fish over the side well now you know. I see this as also a prime example on why not to use a bait tube.
As a safety precaution I have a plastic connection on the strap from my kayak to my game clip that will break away before possibly flipping me if something grabs my fish while I'm bleeding it or when it's on deck.
When I catch I store the fish behind me and am always aware that blood is draining out of my scupper holes providing a nice trail for something that may want to follow.
Fishing has changed this year with more sharks around than usual so act accordingly.

bigbarrels · 08-24-2015, 07:40 PM

You almost got the Darwin award.

It is ok, I almost got it once with a couple calico bass.

FISH11 · 08-24-2015, 08:23 PM

I hear it all the time shark keeps hitting the kayak, or keeps bumping it, or followed me in to shallower water. In all cases people had fish over the side or on top and either visible or releasing all the juices through the scuppers. I ask, "WHY" would anybody basically be chumming while in a kayak. I think it's a no brainer to hide the fish or better have it inside the kayak though a hatch. Never ever have them hanging over the side in a game clip. If you don't loose it to a seal or shark, you might be in the water, because they are a lot stronger and faster then you. Just really lucky not to have been hurt. Thanks for sharing, because you might save someone else.

Cadillyak · 08-24-2015, 08:35 PM

Glad you're safe. Everyone hit it on the head. Before yak fishing I used to rent skiffs in the bay. Had a 30"+ but on a game clip in the water. Sea lions came up with so much power, hit the boat, got the fish, and enjoyed dinner on us.

I keep my fish on deck with a towel and occasionally wet it.

08-24-2015, 05:07 PM	#1
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	Good share Isn't hanging a couple of fish over the side of yak like ringing the dinner bell? You are fortunate that the predator be it shark or seal did not flip you and drag the yak away . For your safety I would not recommend doing that in future . I believe someone has shared such an experience in a previous post .

08-24-2015, 07:21 PM	#3
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Thanks for the report and am glad you weren't hurt. This sport has its dangers, don't ever take them for granted. As for fish over the side well now you know. I see this as also a prime example on why not to use a bait tube. As a safety precaution I have a plastic connection on the strap from my kayak to my game clip that will break away before possibly flipping me if something grabs my fish while I'm bleeding it or when it's on deck. When I catch I store the fish behind me and am always aware that blood is draining out of my scupper holes providing a nice trail for something that may want to follow. Fishing has changed this year with more sharks around than usual so act accordingly. __________________ [SIGPIC]

08-24-2015, 07:40 PM	#4
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	You almost got the Darwin award. It is ok, I almost got it once with a couple calico bass. __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear

08-24-2015, 08:23 PM	#5
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	I hear it all the time shark keeps hitting the kayak, or keeps bumping it, or followed me in to shallower water. In all cases people had fish over the side or on top and either visible or releasing all the juices through the scuppers. I ask, "WHY" would anybody basically be chumming while in a kayak. I think it's a no brainer to hide the fish or better have it inside the kayak though a hatch. Never ever have them hanging over the side in a game clip. If you don't loose it to a seal or shark, you might be in the water, because they are a lot stronger and faster then you. Just really lucky not to have been hurt. Thanks for sharing, because you might save someone else. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

08-24-2015, 08:35 PM	#6
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	Glad you're safe. Everyone hit it on the head. Before yak fishing I used to rent skiffs in the bay. Had a 30"+ but on a game clip in the water. Sea lions came up with so much power, hit the boat, got the fish, and enjoyed dinner on us. I keep my fish on deck with a towel and occasionally wet it. __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

08-24-2015, 05:25 PM	#2
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	I was fishing near you guys around 7am, in the red hobie revo. Glad to see you guys hooked up! Was really fishy over there, had a few hookups and yielded one yellow and one thick bonito. Coming from a lot of fresh water fishing(float tubing and kayaking), it had always been my instinct to hang the fish on the side, but not in these waters. I bleed and gut and down below or store in the back.