Taxman is hanging in LJ - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Nic D · 08-14-2010, 06:13 PM

saw this on the spear board

"Was out looking for Whites yesterday morning with Joaquin at the outside kelp, when I came up slow from about 40-45ft and hovered at 20ft. A shadow slowly appeared to my side, and I slo-mo'd the gun to point at what I thought might be a tanker WSB. It materialized as a sharkish shape...still no big deal, probably a 7-Gill. At the viz range of 12ft, it turned towards me, and I plainly saw the cone nose, and grin of a 9 footer. We looked at each other as my kidneys squeezed big time, and it slowly turned back on it's path and swam away non chalantly.

Headed for the boat as I whistled Joaquin over. He got in pretty damn fast, weightbelt and all! Sat around eating for a while, but didn't see the Taxman near the surface. Called it a day."

are there always gws in LJ? or is this just a passer by?

Gino · 08-14-2010, 07:33 PM

For how deep La jolla is. Im suprised they arent seen more often. This time of year they are always around. you just may not see them

Aaron · 08-14-2010, 08:17 PM

Yes, there are always great white sharks in La Jolla. ALWAYS. Especially during hot wsb and yt bites. Definitely not worth the risk

Nic D · 08-14-2010, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sapdawg711

Yes, there are always great white sharks in La Jolla. ALWAYS. Especially during hot wsb and yt bites. Definitely not worth the risk

classic

I'm a believer that God is in control and if its my time, then its my time. Besides, How can anyone be thinking about a GWS when there's a hot bite. lol

THE DARKHORSE · 08-14-2010, 09:40 PM

There were two boats trolling that Seal cutout thingamajiggy yesterday. About 100' back in the prop wash. Apparently, like most other blind boaters they weren't too worried about running over kayaks. Once again, the pedals probably saved a life. I'll give these guys a pass, though---I'm sure it's exciting watching that cutout with anticipation, cameras ready, waiting to capture whitey with the condo in the background.

I'd chime in with my most recent GWS encounter, but I'm pretty sure it wouldn't help my business. As a matter of fact---I know it wouldn't help my business

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And to those who might be surprised about a Great White Shark sighting---
It's the Pacific Ocean!

IntrntFshrman · 08-14-2010, 10:18 PM

Awwww....come on Josh...If I can hear that story and still go out ...anybody can!

danny · 08-14-2010, 10:41 PM

can we eat them ? are they protected ? I do not think we have any gws look at all the baby seals.

Willy · 08-14-2010, 11:37 PM

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I do not think we have any gws look at all the baby seals.

That's exactly why we do...

Next time you have the chance, thank a hippie. The man in the grey suit feeds well on their beloved seals.

Billy V · 08-15-2010, 12:33 AM

I've seen some marks that would qualify for a large shark lazily passing under the boat.
I've noticed these sharks don't like to fin, so you will not even know they are there - unless you spot it on the meter and get a glance as it passes under you.

From the vantage point of the tower I have seen large shadows a couple of times this month, but not anything I could confirm as a shark by sight.

Its behavior seems like a curious shark. When I tossed some live and dead sardines out into the area - No Sealion popped up to eat them.

Process of elimination.

08-14-2010, 06:13 PM	#1
Nic D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Clairemont Posts: 813	A few less seals in LJ saw this on the spear board "Was out looking for Whites yesterday morning with Joaquin at the outside kelp, when I came up slow from about 40-45ft and hovered at 20ft. A shadow slowly appeared to my side, and I slo-mo'd the gun to point at what I thought might be a tanker WSB. It materialized as a sharkish shape...still no big deal, probably a 7-Gill. At the viz range of 12ft, it turned towards me, and I plainly saw the cone nose, and grin of a 9 footer. We looked at each other as my kidneys squeezed big time, and it slowly turned back on it's path and swam away non chalantly. Headed for the boat as I whistled Joaquin over. He got in pretty damn fast, weightbelt and all! Sat around eating for a while, but didn't see the Taxman near the surface. Called it a day." are there always gws in LJ? or is this just a passer by? Last edited by Nic D; 08-14-2010 at 06:41 PM.

08-14-2010, 09:40 PM	#5
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	Believe it or not... There were two boats trolling that Seal cutout thingamajiggy yesterday. About 100' back in the prop wash. Apparently, like most other blind boaters they weren't too worried about running over kayaks. Once again, the pedals probably saved a life. I'll give these guys a pass, though---I'm sure it's exciting watching that cutout with anticipation, cameras ready, waiting to capture whitey with the condo in the background. I'd chime in with my most recent GWS encounter, but I'm pretty sure it wouldn't help my business. As a matter of fact---I know it wouldn't help my business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . And to those who might be surprised about a Great White Shark sighting--- It's the Pacific Ocean! __________________

08-14-2010, 10:41 PM	#7
danny Danny Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 70	seals can we eat them ? are they protected ? I do not think we have any gws look at all the baby seals.

08-14-2010, 07:33 PM	#2
Gino Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 520	For how deep La jolla is. Im suprised they arent seen more often. This time of year they are always around. you just may not see them

08-14-2010, 08:17 PM	#3
Aaron Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 175	Yes, there are always great white sharks in La Jolla. ALWAYS. Especially during hot wsb and yt bites. Definitely not worth the risk

08-14-2010, 10:18 PM	#6
IntrntFshrman Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 82	Awwww....come on Josh...If I can hear that story and still go out ...anybody can!

08-15-2010, 12:33 AM	#9
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	I've seen some marks that would qualify for a large shark lazily passing under the boat. I've noticed these sharks don't like to fin, so you will not even know they are there - unless you spot it on the meter and get a glance as it passes under you. From the vantage point of the tower I have seen large shadows a couple of times this month, but not anything I could confirm as a shark by sight. Its behavior seems like a curious shark. When I tossed some live and dead sardines out into the area - No Sealion popped up to eat them. Process of elimination.