Shark fishing - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Biggameaddict · 03-23-2015, 11:45 PM

Anyone want to go shark fishing this week? It's been on my mind ever since I started kayak fishing but to be honest I'm pretty clueless about it. I know the basics and basic spots you can say but never seen one in person. So now I'm kind of asking for someone to tag along with and we can both get some. I'm free this Wednesday or any other time will be good if not this week. Just let me know. See ya on the water.

easyday · 03-23-2015, 11:54 PM

I'm free Wednesday, it's a little early to actually be able target threshers.( someone correct me if I'm wrong)

Silbaugh4liberty · 03-24-2015, 05:50 AM

I met a guy named Tony Rigatoni in Newport last year. Said him and his buddies target thresher, usually starting in July/August. Said one day between 3 of them, they caught 7 of them! They released all and kept one. He's not on here, but look up his name on YouTube.

PapaDave · 03-24-2015, 10:16 AM

I've seen them earlier than July. I've caught them in November as well. A couple of years ago there was a school of them at DP in May, for two weeks a buddy and me hooked up on 15 in the +/-100lb range. I am assuming the weight, we didn't manage to land them. But they were mighty big when they jumped out of the water 25 feet in front of you.

T-Rex · 03-24-2015, 12:45 PM

With spots of 64 degree water around, there's a decent chance of hooking one this early in the season. Water temps in mid 60's is ideal.

Zed · 03-24-2015, 01:03 PM

Ive caught threshers in every month. Follow the baitballs and IMO a little greener water on the slack tides they are the most active.

And some say they immediately follow the broomhandle cuda which never left the kelp around DP.

Biggameaddict · 03-24-2015, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Silbaugh4liberty

I met a guy named Tony Rigatoni in Newport last year. Said him and his buddies target thresher, usually starting in July/August. Said one day between 3 of them, they caught 7 of them! They released all and kept one. He's not on here, but look up his name on YouTube.

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Originally Posted by PapaDave

I've seen them earlier than July. I've caught them in November as well. A couple of years ago there was a school of them at DP in May, for two weeks a buddy and me hooked up on 15 in the +/-100lb range. I am assuming the weight, we didn't manage to land them. But they were mighty big when they jumped out of the water 25 feet in front of you.

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Originally Posted by T-Rex

With spots of 64 degree water around, there's a decent chance of hooking one this early in the season. Water temps in mid 60's is ideal.

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Originally Posted by Zed

Ive caught threshers in every month. Follow the baitballs and IMO a little greener water on the slack tides they are the most active.

And some say they immediately follow the broomhandle cuda which never left the kelp around DP.

That seems interesting. Guys I'm really excited about targeting them can you guys help with some tips on how to fish them and where off of Dana point or Malibu or whatever?

Silbaugh4liberty · 03-24-2015, 01:20 PM

I've never done it, but Tony said they just do a Carolina, drop down a Mac a half way down, and drift around. Once hooked up, I guess the fights average 1-2 hours. Good luck, let us know how it goes.

Zed · 03-24-2015, 01:29 PM

Fish for something else. Youre bound to catch one.
Sabiki plastic kroc iron mega dropper carolina flyline. That works in 60 -100ft.

AquaticHunter · 03-24-2015, 02:04 PM

Troll a Rapalla CD-14 in Blue near bait fish by watching for birds, surface action or fish finder. If you need to take a break from paddling drop down either a live or dead mackerel. I've even caught them on a Rapalla just dangling in the water as if it was dead. I've caught them in 30-200' of water but most bigger ones seem to be in the deeper water over 100'.

I tie directly onto the lure or hook with no more than 30# mono. I know all the excellent points for bigger line and leaders but I get bit a lot more with the lighter line.

Good Luck!

Biggameaddict · 03-24-2015, 05:13 PM

Lol sounds fun but where would you look for them around the kelp or just follow baitfish water temps?

TJones · 03-24-2015, 05:24 PM

And where do we meet ? I am off duty Thursday and Friday . I am pretty sure I can convince mo to come with .

momo fish · 03-24-2015, 06:16 PM

Umm, Sharks? Noooo thanks...

My own rule... I don't mess with sharks or any of there cousins and they don't mess with me... 😊

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Originally Posted by TJones

And where do we meet ? I am off duty Thursday and Friday . I am pretty sure I can convince mo to come with .

ful-rac · 03-24-2015, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by momo fish

Umm, Sharks? Noooo thanks...

My own rule... I don't mess with sharks or any of there cousins and they don't mess with me... ��

You betta listen to you masta Mo! He's never steered you wrong!!

Biggameaddict · 03-24-2015, 06:58 PM

Wanna leave this shark thing to a later date heading to Cabrillo tomorrow but if anyone's down lemme know!

ful-rac · 03-24-2015, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggameaddict

Wanna leave this shark thing to a later date heading to Cabrillo tomorrow but if anyone's down lemme know!

Classic biggameaddict!!!

Lets go! Lets go! Let's go!!!!

Oh nevermind......

03-23-2015, 11:45 PM	#1
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	Shark fishing Anyone want to go shark fishing this week? It's been on my mind ever since I started kayak fishing but to be honest I'm pretty clueless about it. I know the basics and basic spots you can say but never seen one in person. So now I'm kind of asking for someone to tag along with and we can both get some. I'm free this Wednesday or any other time will be good if not this week. Just let me know. See ya on the water. __________________ Keep your rod close, your gaff closer, and your paddle on a leash.

03-23-2015, 11:54 PM	#2
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,469	I'm free Wednesday, it's a little early to actually be able target threshers.( someone correct me if I'm wrong) __________________

03-24-2015, 05:50 AM	#3
Silbaugh4liberty Fishing Patriot Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,121	I met a guy named Tony Rigatoni in Newport last year. Said him and his buddies target thresher, usually starting in July/August. Said one day between 3 of them, they caught 7 of them! They released all and kept one. He's not on here, but look up his name on YouTube. __________________

03-24-2015, 10:16 AM	#4
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,473	I've seen them earlier than July. I've caught them in November as well. A couple of years ago there was a school of them at DP in May, for two weeks a buddy and me hooked up on 15 in the +/-100lb range. I am assuming the weight, we didn't manage to land them. But they were mighty big when they jumped out of the water 25 feet in front of you. __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

03-24-2015, 12:45 PM	#5
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	With spots of 64 degree water around, there's a decent chance of hooking one this early in the season. Water temps in mid 60's is ideal. __________________

03-24-2015, 01:03 PM	#6
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Ive caught threshers in every month. Follow the baitballs and IMO a little greener water on the slack tides they are the most active. And some say they immediately follow the broomhandle cuda which never left the kelp around DP. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

03-24-2015, 01:20 PM	#8
Silbaugh4liberty Fishing Patriot Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,121	I've never done it, but Tony said they just do a Carolina, drop down a Mac a half way down, and drift around. Once hooked up, I guess the fights average 1-2 hours. Good luck, let us know how it goes. __________________

03-24-2015, 01:29 PM	#9
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Fish for something else. Youre bound to catch one. Sabiki plastic kroc iron mega dropper carolina flyline. That works in 60 -100ft. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

03-24-2015, 02:04 PM	#10
AquaticHunter Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park Posts: 51	Troll a Rapalla CD-14 in Blue near bait fish by watching for birds, surface action or fish finder. If you need to take a break from paddling drop down either a live or dead mackerel. I've even caught them on a Rapalla just dangling in the water as if it was dead. I've caught them in 30-200' of water but most bigger ones seem to be in the deeper water over 100'. I tie directly onto the lure or hook with no more than 30# mono. I know all the excellent points for bigger line and leaders but I get bit a lot more with the lighter line. Good Luck! __________________ CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION ARTICLE 1 DECLARATION OF RIGHTS Section 25. The people shall have the right to fish upon and from the public lands of the State and in the waters thereof...

03-24-2015, 05:13 PM	#11
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	Lol sounds fun but where would you look for them around the kelp or just follow baitfish water temps? __________________ Keep your rod close, your gaff closer, and your paddle on a leash.

03-24-2015, 05:24 PM	#12
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	What kind of bait should I bring ? And where do we meet ? I am off duty Thursday and Friday . I am pretty sure I can convince mo to come with .

03-24-2015, 06:58 PM	#15
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	Wanna leave this shark thing to a later date heading to Cabrillo tomorrow but if anyone's down lemme know! __________________ Keep your rod close, your gaff closer, and your paddle on a leash.