When Animals Attack: Drama in real life. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

J.Mac · 10-11-2012, 07:52 AM

I made a Hawaiian spear gaff to "gaff my catch." ;-) but its also nice knowing I have some sort of defense to poke back

Deamon · 10-11-2012, 08:18 AM

With the effervescence glow in the water at night, this beast kept charging me blowing his lungs out underneath and around the yak. It was a trip and I was thinking at any time, he was going to jump the yak, grab my stash of macks and flip me in the process.

taggermike · 10-11-2012, 10:52 AM

The dogs can be a serious PITA no matter what you fish from. They're just way more intemadating when you're on a yak. They have been trained that boats=fish and are damn good at it. I have had fish taken by dogs but never attacked or bumped. I have had the huge knotheads come in VERY close and then come up out of the water high enough to look down in to the tankwell and cockpit. Sorta "shopping" you might say. I try to always be mindful that they are out there and just take defensive meassures. I don't hang fish over the side or leave fish in plain view on the deck. When a dog bites a bait and all I get back is the head I don't throw the head over board until the dog has split. Like being in bear country, make precautions a habit. Mike

bus kid · 10-11-2012, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by J.Mac

I made a Hawaiian spear gaff to "gaff my catch." ;-) but its also nice knowing I have some sort of defense to poke back

Bad Idea Mac. try a paintball marker, aim for the back of the neck.

http://www.nwr.noaa.gov/Marine-Mamma...-Pinnipeds.pdf

tehburninator · 10-11-2012, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bus kid

Bad Idea Mac. try a paintball marker, aim for the back of the neck.

http://www.nwr.noaa.gov/Marine-Mamma...-Pinnipeds.pdf

youre right, the only thing that looks fun on that list is the paintball marker

looks like another toy for when the fishing isnt the best

Necron 99 · 10-12-2012, 12:11 AM

Thanks for all the advice. I think I'll try the bear country method. Keeping the deck clear, not hanging fish over the side, etc... As a last resort, I'll have to try some of the other methods. I have never heard of anyone getting mauled by a sea lion.

10-12-2012, 11:09 AM

A slingshot and some Ice cubes.

taggermike · 10-12-2012, 11:13 AM

I don't think a sealion would straight out attack you unless you messed with a bull on a breeding beach. But like any big powerful carnivore, if you get between them and what they want to eat you can get hurt. Crap, i've been knocked aside by a horse heading for the alfalfa. Imagine a 600 lb dog haulling out on to your yak to get a fish and then both of you going back in to the drink together. I wouldn't call that an attack, but still. Deterents are just that, deterents. If they really want what you have they're going to get it. Talk to the guys that work on the bait recievers. If you've seen vids of the males fighting on the beaches you know that a paint ball or high speed marble is nothing compared to the hits they give each other. I doubt a .22 would make it through there hide, fat, and muscle to hit some thing vital. Mike

OutdoorAdvntr · 10-11-2012, 10:59 AM

have you tried stuffed(habanero, ghost pepper, etc.) bait and throw it on him? so it will think that what you have is no good

Baja_Traveler · 10-11-2012, 11:37 AM

Wrist rocket and a bag of marbles - that will get it's attention in a hurry.

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10-11-2012, 07:52 AM	#1
J.Mac Junior Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 12	I made a Hawaiian spear gaff to "gaff my catch." ;-) but its also nice knowing I have some sort of defense to poke back

10-11-2012, 08:18 AM	#2
Deamon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,972	With the effervescence glow in the water at night, this beast kept charging me blowing his lungs out underneath and around the yak. It was a trip and I was thinking at any time, he was going to jump the yak, grab my stash of macks and flip me in the process.

10-11-2012, 10:52 AM	#3
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	The dogs can be a serious PITA no matter what you fish from. They're just way more intemadating when you're on a yak. They have been trained that boats=fish and are damn good at it. I have had fish taken by dogs but never attacked or bumped. I have had the huge knotheads come in VERY close and then come up out of the water high enough to look down in to the tankwell and cockpit. Sorta "shopping" you might say. I try to always be mindful that they are out there and just take defensive meassures. I don't hang fish over the side or leave fish in plain view on the deck. When a dog bites a bait and all I get back is the head I don't throw the head over board until the dog has split. Like being in bear country, make precautions a habit. Mike

10-12-2012, 12:11 AM	#6
Necron 99 Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 80	Thanks for all the advice. I think I'll try the bear country method. Keeping the deck clear, not hanging fish over the side, etc... As a last resort, I'll have to try some of the other methods. I have never heard of anyone getting mauled by a sea lion.

10-12-2012, 11:09 AM	#7
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	A slingshot and some Ice cubes.

10-12-2012, 11:13 AM	#8
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	I don't think a sealion would straight out attack you unless you messed with a bull on a breeding beach. But like any big powerful carnivore, if you get between them and what they want to eat you can get hurt. Crap, i've been knocked aside by a horse heading for the alfalfa. Imagine a 600 lb dog haulling out on to your yak to get a fish and then both of you going back in to the drink together. I wouldn't call that an attack, but still. Deterents are just that, deterents. If they really want what you have they're going to get it. Talk to the guys that work on the bait recievers. If you've seen vids of the males fighting on the beaches you know that a paint ball or high speed marble is nothing compared to the hits they give each other. I doubt a .22 would make it through there hide, fat, and muscle to hit some thing vital. Mike

10-11-2012, 10:59 AM	#9
OutdoorAdvntr Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: RC Posts: 71	have you tried stuffed(habanero, ghost pepper, etc.) bait and throw it on him? so it will think that what you have is no good

10-11-2012, 11:37 AM	#10
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	Wrist rocket and a bag of marbles - that will get it's attention in a hurry.