Summer YAK Shark trip!

[tylerdurden]

Originally Posted by Dave I.

I like my fingers, arms and muscle mass right were it is, no mistakes.


Dave

Then I would not try and keep a mako on a kayak, period. I don't think I phrased it strongly enough the first time. Afishianados comment is right on.

Mako sharks are unpredictable and scary on a boat. Mako sharks from the kayak are even worse. They like to chew on things, even while hooked. I'm sure if you google it you can find images of of boats with makos chewing on the boat, swimstep, motor, or chumbags.

The risk reward ratio is a little off for keeping any mako over pup size. Not saying it can't be done in a safe way, but is it worth it? I leave makos to boaters.

One of the more famous pics of a mako jumping:



This one tried to chew on Tmans boat before he cut it free.


This one ripped the dehooking device out of my hands a couple times trying to get my iron back. I thought it might lunge or jump into the boat. It was scary and this one was only ~50#.



This one was only about 8#, I felt I could have kept it without getting hurt, but what's the point of keeping one this small.