Tactics to avoiding sea lions stealing your catch? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

GregAndrew · 09-08-2014, 06:15 AM

Generally freespool with some thumb tension to prevent backlash. But in the kelp there is not much you can do. I did see a guy on a skiff throw a Bonito over the side after he hooked up to keep the Sealions occupied. Probably could do the same thing with your dead baits if you hold on to them. Or even the scraps from your last fish cleaning?

alanw · 09-08-2014, 07:32 AM

Seal Bombs

Siebler · 09-08-2014, 09:28 AM

We used to always say that if you submerged as much of your bent rod in the water as you could it seemed to trick them into moving on. Havnt tried it in at least 5 years though.

jorluivil · 09-08-2014, 09:38 AM

Did you try yelling at them?

YakDout · 09-08-2014, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

Did you try yelling at them?

Dang I had to do a triple take on your avatar. We don't have to look at that zombie face anymore? The only thing that will make this day better is if the chargers put the beating on these cardinals .

As far as the seals, well usually if I have a dog on me while fishing I pedal towards the nearest kayaker or PB and sort of pawn off my problem to them. Then pedal back to my spot. It works.

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Silbaugh4liberty · 09-08-2014, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by YakDout

Dang I had to do a triple take on your avatar. We don't have to look at that zombie face anymore? The only thing that will make this day better is if the chargers put the beating on these cardinals .

As far as the seals, well usually if I have a dog on me while fishing I pedal towards the nearest kayaker or PB and sort of pawn off my problem to them. Then pedal back to my spot. It works.

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BLUE FALCON! ! LOL

Sdspeed · 09-08-2014, 10:06 PM

Recording of Orca's and a submersiable speaker!
Worked in the NW for Commercial Salmon season.

Dannowar · 09-08-2014, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Siebler

We used to always say that if you submerged as much of your bent rod in the water as you could it seemed to trick them into moving on. Havnt tried it in at least 5 years though.

Yep. They're smart. Don't let them see the bend in your rod. Play it cool

taggermike · 09-08-2014, 05:39 PM

When I get a bait bitten in half the dogs will often come up under the yak and wait for the head to get thrown over. I usually toss the heads in the foot well. After loosing a bait I'll chill for a while before dropping another bait back(obviously). Some times you can lob a surface iron around. They think its a bait and will run toward the splash. After a few times they move on. As for saving a hooked fish, the best technique I know of is to use about the heaviest line the fish will bite and get the fish in the boat. Mike

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09-08-2014, 06:15 AM	#1
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Generally freespool with some thumb tension to prevent backlash. But in the kelp there is not much you can do. I did see a guy on a skiff throw a Bonito over the side after he hooked up to keep the Sealions occupied. Probably could do the same thing with your dead baits if you hold on to them. Or even the scraps from your last fish cleaning?

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Sdspeed Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 732	Recording of Orca's and a submersiable speaker! Worked in the NW for Commercial Salmon season.

09-08-2014, 05:39 PM	#9
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	When I get a bait bitten in half the dogs will often come up under the yak and wait for the head to get thrown over. I usually toss the heads in the foot well. After loosing a bait I'll chill for a while before dropping another bait back(obviously). Some times you can lob a surface iron around. They think its a bait and will run toward the splash. After a few times they move on. As for saving a hooked fish, the best technique I know of is to use about the heaviest line the fish will bite and get the fish in the boat. Mike