any shark sightings while kayak fishing? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ironcross6921 · 07-15-2015, 10:04 AM

Haven't see any GWs this year but have hooked up on two Makos in the jewel in the last two months. With the increase in fish this year = more seals = more sharks so while it can be a pucker factor moment I welcome them, gives the seals something to worry about.

spicolly · 07-15-2015, 10:06 AM

Kinda freaked out at first...talk about getting your adrenaline going.

Lipripper92592 · 07-15-2015, 02:45 PM

Every finning shark I see gets a bait tossed at it. Have yet to actually get one to the boat.....but boy what a sleigh ride. Don't worry about the sharks....plenty of swimmers to munch on before they go for the plastic navy.

FISH11 · 07-15-2015, 03:10 PM

They're there and most times you won't see them. I have hooked up quite a few times, most times it was easy to tell because they broke off early and left my fluoro leader kind of shredded on the end. Been taken for an over 1/2 mile sleigh ride by a large Thresher and finally he broke my 65lb braid while jumping and slaming his tail on it. Had a 5 1/2 foot mako 2 feet next to me on my line. Took some pictures before he broke the leader with his very gnarly teeth. Just check out my avatar. I always pay a lot of attention around me when landing or bleeding my yellow tail. I look out for seals but a shark could be a lot more trouble, so stay alert. If sharks scare you, stick to lake bass fishing. If they don't, then someday you'll enjoy the experience.

Zed · 07-15-2015, 03:33 PM

Mako, off DP, today.

FISH11 · 07-15-2015, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Zed

Mako, off DP, today.

That is a beautifull sight! How awesome.

GregAndrew · 07-15-2015, 04:37 PM

Very kewl Zed!

kjsdad619 · 07-16-2015, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Zed

Mako, off DP, today.

That's awesome!

07-15-2015, 03:10 PM	#4
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	They're there and most times you won't see them. I have hooked up quite a few times, most times it was easy to tell because they broke off early and left my fluoro leader kind of shredded on the end. Been taken for an over 1/2 mile sleigh ride by a large Thresher and finally he broke my 65lb braid while jumping and slaming his tail on it. Had a 5 1/2 foot mako 2 feet next to me on my line. Took some pictures before he broke the leader with his very gnarly teeth. Just check out my avatar. I always pay a lot of attention around me when landing or bleeding my yellow tail. I look out for seals but a shark could be a lot more trouble, so stay alert. If sharks scare you, stick to lake bass fishing. If they don't, then someday you'll enjoy the experience. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

07-15-2015, 03:33 PM	#5
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Mako, off DP, today. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

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07-15-2015, 10:04 AM	#1
ironcross6921 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 165	Haven't see any GWs this year but have hooked up on two Makos in the jewel in the last two months. With the increase in fish this year = more seals = more sharks so while it can be a pucker factor moment I welcome them, gives the seals something to worry about.

07-15-2015, 10:06 AM	#2
spicolly ..... Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 135	Kinda freaked out at first...talk about getting your adrenaline going.

07-15-2015, 02:45 PM	#3
Lipripper92592 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 516	Every finning shark I see gets a bait tossed at it. Have yet to actually get one to the boat.....but boy what a sleigh ride. Don't worry about the sharks....plenty of swimmers to munch on before they go for the plastic navy.

07-15-2015, 04:37 PM	#7
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Very kewl Zed!