Rough day at the office....... Feb. '08 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

THE DARKHORSE · 02-22-2008, 02:54 PM

Must of been a "small" shark to not be able to finish him off. I was lucky enough to see a full breach in La Jolla of a GWS in September of 01'(full Discovery channel style). It did a full rotation in the air and when it hit the water it looked like a car drove off a bridge. This took place in 110' off the northwest corner. Me and two friends had just put a nice Yellowtail in the skiff and heard an explosion a hundred yards away. There was a foam ball about 30' wide and we were all staring at a whimpering injured seal screaming, swimming around in tight circles for at least a minute, then it happened and kayak-fishing and night lobster diving changed forever. People who are in denial about large GWS in La Jolla year round are kidding themselves. I wish I could go back in time and turn my head so I could join the group of ignorant people.

Corey · 02-22-2008, 03:08 PM

That one looks like it died from a gunshot to the shoulder, rather than shark attack. Is that pic from mex?

I hope I can remain one of the ignorant. I'd love to see that, Josh, but not at LJ.

cabojohn · 02-22-2008, 03:56 PM

If that was yer bait...yer gonna need a bigger boat.

kewl pics.

I'd give you double points!

Matt · 02-25-2008, 07:46 AM

It not only looks like it was shot, it looks like it was shot with one helluva big ass caliber!!!! Don't piss the dude off on that boat!!!

THE DARKHORSE · 02-25-2008, 10:01 AM

why would anyone shoot a "little dog". I'm not saying that any dog should be shot, but I can think of two "alpha-dogs" that steal fish every day and seem to have avoided the trigger-happy anglers their whole life. I've never had a problem with small dogs in La Jolla and avoid the "alpha-dogs" whenever possible. I also find this confusing during a "squid-bite", from my experience all dogs seem to be on good behavior during this time.(stuffed full of squid and sunning most of the day)

norrinradd12 · 02-25-2008, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

That one looks like it died from a gunshot to the shoulder, rather than shark attack. Is that pic from mex?

I hope I can remain one of the ignorant. I'd love to see that, Josh, but not at LJ.

found it north IB

dorf · 02-26-2008, 04:23 AM

Sounds like the La Jolla version of "Old Man and The Sea"?

02-22-2008, 02:54 PM	#1
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	Must of been... Must of been a "small" shark to not be able to finish him off. I was lucky enough to see a full breach in La Jolla of a GWS in September of 01'(full Discovery channel style). It did a full rotation in the air and when it hit the water it looked like a car drove off a bridge. This took place in 110' off the northwest corner. Me and two friends had just put a nice Yellowtail in the skiff and heard an explosion a hundred yards away. There was a foam ball about 30' wide and we were all staring at a whimpering injured seal screaming, swimming around in tight circles for at least a minute, then it happened and kayak-fishing and night lobster diving changed forever. People who are in denial about large GWS in La Jolla year round are kidding themselves. I wish I could go back in time and turn my head so I could join the group of ignorant people.

02-22-2008, 03:08 PM	#2
Corey Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ...waaaay out there Posts: 794	That one looks like it died from a gunshot to the shoulder, rather than shark attack. Is that pic from mex? I hope I can remain one of the ignorant. I'd love to see that, Josh, but not at LJ. __________________

02-25-2008, 10:01 AM	#5
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	Why........ why would anyone shoot a "little dog". I'm not saying that any dog should be shot, but I can think of two "alpha-dogs" that steal fish every day and seem to have avoided the trigger-happy anglers their whole life. I've never had a problem with small dogs in La Jolla and avoid the "alpha-dogs" whenever possible. I also find this confusing during a "squid-bite", from my experience all dogs seem to be on good behavior during this time.(stuffed full of squid and sunning most of the day)

02-26-2008, 04:23 AM	#7
dorf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 279	Sounds like the La Jolla version of "Old Man and The Sea"? __________________ Don't try to confuse me with facts! I hereby reject your reality and submit my own.

02-22-2008, 03:56 PM	#3
cabojohn PROBATION Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 657	If that was yer bait...yer gonna need a bigger boat. kewl pics. I'd give you double points!

02-25-2008, 07:46 AM	#4
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	It not only looks like it was shot, it looks like it was shot with one helluva big ass caliber!!!! Don't piss the dude off on that boat!!!