3/20 When seals attack - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 03-20-2007, 01:53 PM

There were alot of harbor seals out, this one was with mama, they came right over and I thought they were gonna hop onboard. My paddle was just layed across and I guess it thought it was sneaking up on me

Fishing was slooooooooow, bait at the pier was tooooooough, only made 2, one calico for my morning, only fish seen were occasional bonito boiling.

wavster · 03-20-2007, 01:57 PM

I take it you didn't get the lizardfish today?

Cool pict...

madscientist · 03-20-2007, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

There were alot of harbor seals out, this one was with mama, they came right over and I thought they were gonna hop onboard. My paddle was just layed across and I guess it thought it was sneaking up on me

Reminds me of one night hoopin when a little seal tried to climb aboard. Startled the crap out of me. Had to club it with my paddle to get it to leave me alone.

At least the seals in LJ are not that good at stealing bait. Our last trip down south we had one large harbor seal that was relentless. Unlike the dogs that you know are around, he'd go under for a good while, making you think he was gone, only to appear with your bait in his mouth a few minutes later. He was stupid too, I think we each hooked him multiple times, but I guess his mouth was toughened up and used to it.

Maybe Pat's boy will come back through and thin the population a bit.

esdees · 03-20-2007, 04:06 PM

One peaceful morning out in the thick of the early '06 kelp a little seal decided it wanted to get up on the back of my kayak! Freaked me out a little, but it quickly got the idea that it wasn't welcomed and took off.

I like that picture, thanks Andy

-Patrick

Handymansd · 03-20-2007, 04:29 PM

I liked your picture so much I set it as my weekly desktop!

Iceman · 03-20-2007, 04:46 PM

No plasticman subs. Here is one more, you can see the look of worry in the moms face as baby gets too close. She kept trying to push it under.

Saw several whales heading back north, it must be Spring

nmbrinkman · 03-20-2007, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by madscientist

Unlike the dogs that you know are around, he'd go under for a good while, making you think he was gone, only to appear with your bait in his mouth a few minutes later.

I thought the mexican seal pups would only try and sell you "chicle".

sterling · 03-20-2007, 07:15 PM

There was a post about a year and half ago about a guy who was knocked out of his kayak in DP when the bastard was trying to rip his large Halibut from it's tether. The guy didn't post publicaly how the battle in the water went.

Let's just say the seal lost. Bad!!!!

Hint. Hint.

The guy was actually asked by a eighter one of those survey guys or a DFG if he was bothered by any seals today?lol
He told the story and was applauded for defending himself

Iceman · 03-20-2007, 07:22 PM

I hate bait and fish stealing sea lions, but I really like harbor seals and have felt bad when I have hooked them.

tylerdurden · 03-20-2007, 08:15 PM

Great picture of the lil seal nugget. I still remember that one in the south kelp. That harbor seal was tenacious. It wouldn't let us fish. Harbor seals don't bug me as much, and at least I feel less sharky when they are around.

madscientist · 03-20-2007, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sterling

There was a post about a year and half ago about a guy who was knocked out of his kayak in DP when the bastard was trying to rip his large Halibut from it's tether. The guy didn't post publicaly how the battle in the water went.

Let's just say the seal lost. Bad!!!!

Hint. Hint.

The guy was actually asked by a eighter one of those survey guys or a DFG if he was bothered by any seals today?lol
He told the story and was applauded for defending himself

I remember the guy said it was a seal but it sounded more like a sea lion to me. I've noticed some people don't always distinguish between seal and sea lion. I'm with Andy, for the most part seals are kind of cool, in a sharkbait kind of way. I think about them the way I do cows, not really a nuisance but sort of big, stupid, and smelly and occassionally in the way. Sea lions are clever, curious, and potentially dangerous; the wolves of the sea.

Tman · 03-21-2007, 02:07 PM

For Shame Andy....feeding a pup just for a photo op....
He's back telling all his buddies that you were his photo beyotch....

Back in the day, had my boat out with my dog, pup came right up to the rail, and both dogs just sat there, staring at each other face to face, no growling, nothing.
Had my thoughts on what they were both thinking...

Dang the fishing must be slow....

fishin steve · 03-21-2007, 06:58 PM

Thanks for the report Andy

fongman · 03-22-2007, 10:13 PM

Last time I was in OEX, I noticed they're carrying wrist rocket type slingshots along with paint balls. Now that it is legal to use them, if you're harrass by a sealion while fishing, is anybody carrying one or have had the need to use one? Seems like a good idea, but I sure wouldn't like to see a pissed off sealion trying to sink me!

Dennis · 03-22-2007, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

There were alot of harbor seals out, this one was with mama, they came right over and I thought they were gonna hop onboard. My paddle was just layed across and I guess it thought it was sneaking up on me

One almost made me crap in my pants today. It's probably the same one, Andy. I was over the canyon, tying on an iron... The next thing I know, a pup lifts my paddle up and bumps my kayak. He stays there for a couple of seconds and then swims to the back. I thought it was going to jump in... Vito told me he had one jump in his tankwell, and sit there until he tapped it off.

gary sullivan · 03-22-2007, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by fongman

Last time I was in OEX, I noticed they're carrying wrist rocket type slingshots along with paint balls. Now that it is legal to use them, if you're harrass by a sealion while fishing, is anybody carrying one or have had the need to use one? Seems like a good idea, but I sure wouldn't like to see a pissed off sealion trying to sink me!

I bought mine at Big 5 and they also work well on bait stealing birds that follow you around, I am told.

Matt · 03-23-2007, 08:19 AM

Irons are nice and heavy too!!

Wouldn't know anything about that though now would I???............. I dig the little curious harbor seals had one seat him/herself right next to me last year during the entire course of a YT fight and all he seemed to want to do is just watch what was gonna happen, pretty cool really. I have also seen that dumb big knot head almost charge Tyler while he ,Brad, Patrick and I were fishing.....my HATRED of sea lions will continue!!

03-20-2007, 01:53 PM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	3/20 When seals attack There were alot of harbor seals out, this one was with mama, they came right over and I thought they were gonna hop onboard. My paddle was just layed across and I guess it thought it was sneaking up on me Fishing was slooooooooow, bait at the pier was tooooooough, only made 2, one calico for my morning, only fish seen were occasional bonito boiling. __________________

03-20-2007, 04:29 PM	#5
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	I liked your picture so much I set it as my weekly desktop! __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

03-20-2007, 04:46 PM	#6
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	No plasticman subs. Here is one more, you can see the look of worry in the moms face as baby gets too close. She kept trying to push it under. Saw several whales heading back north, it must be Spring __________________

03-20-2007, 07:22 PM	#9
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	I hate bait and fish stealing sea lions, but I really like harbor seals and have felt bad when I have hooked them. __________________

03-20-2007, 08:15 PM	#10
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	Great picture of the lil seal nugget. I still remember that one in the south kelp. That harbor seal was tenacious. It wouldn't let us fish. Harbor seals don't bug me as much, and at least I feel less sharky when they are around. __________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th.

03-20-2007, 01:57 PM	#2
wavster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Encinitas Posts: 562	I take it you didn't get the lizardfish today? Cool pict...

03-20-2007, 04:06 PM	#4
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	One peaceful morning out in the thick of the early '06 kelp a little seal decided it wanted to get up on the back of my kayak! Freaked me out a little, but it quickly got the idea that it wasn't welcomed and took off. I like that picture, thanks Andy -Patrick

03-20-2007, 07:15 PM	#8
sterling Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 118	There was a post about a year and half ago about a guy who was knocked out of his kayak in DP when the bastard was trying to rip his large Halibut from it's tether. The guy didn't post publicaly how *the battle in the water went*. Let's just say the seal lost. Bad!!!! Hint. Hint. The guy was actually asked by a eighter one of those survey guys or a DFG if he was bothered by any seals today?lol He told the story and was applauded for defending himself

03-21-2007, 02:07 PM	#12
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	For Shame Andy....feeding a pup just for a photo op.... He's back telling all his buddies that you were his photo beyotch.... Back in the day, had my boat out with my dog, pup came right up to the rail, and both dogs just sat there, staring at each other face to face, no growling, nothing. Had my thoughts on what they were both thinking... Dang the fishing must be slow.... __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

03-21-2007, 06:58 PM	#13
fishin steve Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: santee Posts: 44	Thanks for the report Andy

03-22-2007, 10:13 PM	#14
fongman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 116	Last time I was in OEX, I noticed they're carrying wrist rocket type slingshots along with paint balls. Now that it is legal to use them, if you're harrass by a sealion while fishing, is anybody carrying one or have had the need to use one? Seems like a good idea, but I sure wouldn't like to see a pissed off sealion trying to sink me!

03-23-2007, 08:19 AM	#17
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	seal discouragement Irons are nice and heavy too!! Wouldn't know anything about that though now would I???............. I dig the little curious harbor seals had one seat him/herself right next to me last year during the entire course of a YT fight and all he seemed to want to do is just watch what was gonna happen, pretty cool really. I have also seen that dumb big knot head almost charge Tyler while he ,Brad, Patrick and I were fishing.....my HATRED of sea lions will continue!!