La Jolla 8/16/10 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Chuck D · 08-16-2010, 04:45 PM

Went out this morning out of La Jolla Shores about 8am. As I am putting my kayak together a lifeguard pulls up to inform me about a 15-20 foot Great White spotted last night off the kelp beds, glad I brought the camera

and off I went. There was some sort of yellow foam that really clouded up the water and hindered visibility throughout the day. Got out there only to see mass amounts of Risso Dolphins, beautiful creatures. Had a Monster Mac hooked up to a sinker and got hit real good. Felt like a shark but wasn't sure. Managed to get him to the kayak pretty quick as his power faded quickly and it turned out to be a 4 foot Hammerhead Shark. Thats a first, a boat next to me came over and it turned out to be some guys from Scripps who helped me release him safely, real neat looking shark. They said that they were around because of the scallop beds. Personally I wished it was a monster yellow, oh well. Rest of the day was slow, out till 3pm. Hopefully this yellow stuff will clear, whatever it is. Here is a lame ass video of the shark, but you can see it a little bit. No Great White, sorry guys

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWVeYtGwIeI

fishinkid2010 · 08-16-2010, 04:53 PM

That's pretty cool to land a hammerhead in La Jolla. Nice job on the release!

Fiskadoro · 08-16-2010, 05:05 PM

Very cool and rare catch local. I only know of a handfull that have been caught here. Personally I'd rather catch one of those then a Yellow just because it's such an unusual catch

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Originally Posted by Chuck D

They said that they were around because of the scallop beds....

That makes no sense at all. There are scalloped Hammerheads but they get their name from the shape of the head not because they hang around scallop beds.

Jim

DONIGAN · 08-16-2010, 05:15 PM

The green foam is a result of an algae bloom. Nice catch though - really cool

lterrero · 08-16-2010, 08:23 PM

Hi Chuck! we met at the launch today and you told me about the Hammerhead, but I don't see the pic.

Chuck D · 08-17-2010, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by lterrero

Hi Chuck! we met at the launch today and you told me about the Hammerhead, but I don't see the pic.

Hey there Leo, good to see you on here! Nice picture by the way, I think you need a bigger kayak for the monster size fish you are catching

I didn't get a good picture because it was too tough to try to take a photo, hold the shark on and not loose my paddle all at the same time, however if you click the link under my story I have a short video where you can catch a quick glimpse of the shark. Hope to see you out there, all the best.

lterrero · 08-17-2010, 09:38 AM

Well, I need a big kayak and you need a hand free for the pics.
Just pulling your leg Bro...
See you.

08-16-2010, 04:45 PM	#1
Chuck D Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Park Posts: 559	La Jolla 8/16/10 Went out this morning out of La Jolla Shores about 8am. As I am putting my kayak together a lifeguard pulls up to inform me about a 15-20 foot Great White spotted last night off the kelp beds, glad I brought the camera and off I went. There was some sort of yellow foam that really clouded up the water and hindered visibility throughout the day. Got out there only to see mass amounts of Risso Dolphins, beautiful creatures. Had a Monster Mac hooked up to a sinker and got hit real good. Felt like a shark but wasn't sure. Managed to get him to the kayak pretty quick as his power faded quickly and it turned out to be a 4 foot Hammerhead Shark. Thats a first, a boat next to me came over and it turned out to be some guys from Scripps who helped me release him safely, real neat looking shark. They said that they were around because of the scallop beds. Personally I wished it was a monster yellow, oh well. Rest of the day was slow, out till 3pm. Hopefully this yellow stuff will clear, whatever it is. Here is a lame ass video of the shark, but you can see it a little bit. No Great White, sorry guys http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWVeYtGwIeI Attached Images

08-16-2010, 04:53 PM	#2
fishinkid2010 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: La Mesa Posts: 386	That's pretty cool to land a hammerhead in La Jolla. Nice job on the release! __________________ Need a custom rod wrapped? PM me! http://s686.photobucket.com/albums/vv222/fishinkid2010/Sample%20Rod%20Wrapping/?albumview=slideshow

08-16-2010, 05:15 PM	#4
DONIGAN Junior Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 28	The green foam is a result of an algae bloom. Nice catch though - really cool

08-16-2010, 08:23 PM	#5
lterrero Leo Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: La Jolla, CA Posts: 482	Hi Chuck! we met at the launch today and you told me about the Hammerhead, but I don't see the pic.

08-17-2010, 09:38 AM	#7
lterrero Leo Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: La Jolla, CA Posts: 482	Well, I need a big kayak and you need a hand free for the pics. Just pulling your leg Bro... See you.