What about seals? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

cowboybill · 08-05-2010, 11:42 AM

What is the law regarding seals....I know you cant harrass them, but I also heard you can use non-lethal force to keep one at bay....

Last week I had one that would not leave me alone...

What is the general rule of thumb so to speak...

Thanks
cowboybill

j mo · 08-05-2010, 12:02 PM

Uh, dont be a dickhead and use a sling shot on one is a general rule that comes to mind....

Or
quit feeding them, take out an iron, hell get bored real quick and move on, there are several other tactics that you can learn, none of which involve harming the seal.

ps

at least you were smart enough to delete your post....

dorado50 · 08-05-2010, 12:09 PM

If one is being bothered by a sealion "LEAVE THE AREA".. there are a few that will not tolerate a gun or slingshot in a public area. Any crap like that gets a call to 911 and DFG. If you are attacked thats another thing, you have a right to defend yourself.

Billy V · 08-05-2010, 12:17 PM

I just peddle away if the dogs are eating my bait.

Jimmyz123 · 08-05-2010, 12:37 PM

remember it's their ocean we are just sitting on floating platforms using their home. They are frustrating but no one should be shooting them, smacking them with gaffs, or any other form of violence.

I like the old move on to another location idea.

TCS · 08-05-2010, 01:07 PM

Troll a rapala or something similar for 5 minutes.
Pray that a cattle boat shows up. They're seal magnets.

deepdvr · 08-05-2010, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TCS

Troll a rapala or something similar for 5 minutes.
Pray that a cattle boat shows up. They're seal magnets.

I'm with Tom. Find a skiff and do the 'hand off'.

sandydiego · 08-05-2010, 01:53 PM

As much as they piss me off. I reel in my bait and put it in my bait tank to keep the dogs from getting a free lunch. Some time they beat me on my fly lined mack. I understand it's a 50,000 fine for hurting a marine mammal. I love the PB handoff. I'll use that one next time.

GregAndrew · 08-05-2010, 06:32 PM

l am pretty sure you can use force against them, but you can't use enough force to break the skin or cause permanent injury. But, as has been stated, the best idea is to keep your bait out of the water long enough that they move on.

It is not their ocean, they just use it like the rest of us.

Gino · 08-09-2010, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by deepdvr

I'm with Tom. Find a skiff and do the 'hand off'.

should be one of the kayak fishing commandments

In Dana point there is a particular sealion or two with balls of steel. They will stick there head right into you lap and try and grab your fish...

A "gentle" thump on the head changes there mind. Keep your pimp hand strong

I had a small Harbor Seal up here in Newport follow me around stealing my sardines off the hook, he followed me for a while. as i was shoveling dead sardines out of my bait tank he would slowly swim up and grab them 1 by one. I almost grabbed him and took him home with me, kind a a cute little thing. I got him to go away by paddlign out to deep water. This little guy realized he was in the Grey Taxman's neighborhood, and headed back to the shallows.

Bottom line is dont do anything that would give kayakers a bad name. If they are overly agressive then give them a thump

lterrero · 08-05-2010, 01:13 PM

I just pull my bait out & let them wandering; ether one us have to move-on

08-05-2010, 11:42 AM	#1
cowboybill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee, CA Posts: 103	What about seals? What is the law regarding seals....I know you cant harrass them, but I also heard you can use non-lethal force to keep one at bay.... Last week I had one that would not leave me alone... What is the general rule of thumb so to speak... Thanks cowboybill

08-05-2010, 12:02 PM	#2
j mo Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Encinitas Posts: 600	Uh, dont be a dickhead and use a sling shot on one is a general rule that comes to mind.... Or quit feeding them, take out an iron, hell get bored real quick and move on, there are several other tactics that you can learn, none of which involve harming the seal. ps at least you were smart enough to delete your post....

08-05-2010, 12:09 PM	#3
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	If one is being bothered by a sealion "LEAVE THE AREA".. there are a few that will not tolerate a gun or slingshot in a public area. Any crap like that gets a call to 911 and DFG. If you are attacked thats another thing, you have a right to defend yourself.

08-05-2010, 12:17 PM	#4
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	I just peddle away if the dogs are eating my bait.

08-05-2010, 12:37 PM	#5
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	remember it's their ocean we are just sitting on floating platforms using their home. They are frustrating but no one should be shooting them, smacking them with gaffs, or any other form of violence. I like the old move on to another location idea.

08-05-2010, 01:07 PM	#6
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	Troll a rapala or something similar for 5 minutes. Pray that a cattle boat shows up. They're seal magnets.

08-05-2010, 01:53 PM	#8
sandydiego Rum Pirate Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilds of Mira Mesa Posts: 388	As much as they piss me off. I reel in my bait and put it in my bait tank to keep the dogs from getting a free lunch. Some time they beat me on my fly lined mack. I understand it's a 50,000 fine for hurting a marine mammal. I love the PB handoff. I'll use that one next time.

08-05-2010, 06:32 PM	#9
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	l am pretty sure you can use force against them, but you can't use enough force to break the skin or cause permanent injury. But, as has been stated, the best idea is to keep your bait out of the water long enough that they move on. It is not their ocean, they just use it like the rest of us.

08-05-2010, 01:13 PM	#11
lterrero Leo Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: La Jolla, CA Posts: 482	I just pull my bait out & let them wandering; ether one us have to move-on