Summer YAK Shark trip! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

esdees · 04-03-2008, 07:18 AM

Threshers are easy to deal with because they wear themselves out during the fight. When fighting, landing, and releasing threshers, I've never had a problem or felt like I was in any danger. They do jump, but only early in the fight.

Makos are a very different story. They seem to go wherever they are pulled, meaning they come straight to you when you hook them and they don't wear themselves out. When I used a bait tube, makos would come out of nowhere and start chewing on it (this happened at least three times). They also like to jump, but sporadically.

I've only hooked one hammerhead and that was the best fight I've ever had from a kayak. That's the only time that I've ever needed to splash water on my reel to cool it off (except for that one sealion, but those don't count).

If you end up catching a big shark, I would recommend that you release it. There is only so much weight you can carry on a kayak and you will NOT be able to drag it behind you (keyword: drag), unless you don't mind going half a mile an hour (or less). Makos and threshers are tasty. I've never tried them, but blues and hammerheads are supposed to be bad. I don't know about the other sharks.

Good luck. I'll make at least one shark trip this year.

Dave I. · 04-03-2008, 08:32 AM

tylerdurden, thanks for the pics! AND the extra healthy respect for mako's. If we have a boat with us, I would like to keep a big one, but if not pics of the fight and a release is good for me. I do want a keepable T for dinner though.

Again thanks for the input.

Dave

LITTLE_NEMO · 04-03-2008, 09:05 AM

Well I am in just let me know the time and date

madscientist · 04-03-2008, 09:27 AM

I think catching a shark from the yak is something everyone needs to get out of their system at least once, but it is kind of a letdown. It sounds so exciting but the reality is often pretty boring. A big YT will give you a much more exciting fight. Mouth hooked T's tend to come right to the boat and then just dog you. Tail hooked T's tow until they die, then you have to lever them up from the bottom.

Tyler said all that needs to be said about makos. They are pure evil. I love and respect those fish. Even with the utmost care it is a risky proposition. If you have a support boat you might as well just fish from it and save yourself the hassle. LJ is obviously a nursery for makos and I personally don't like to target the pups, though I will toss an iron at one if I see it.

The most exciting shark hookups I've had have come when I wasn't trying for them. Spend enough time fishing LJ for YT and you will get into a shark or two.

lamb · 04-03-2008, 05:40 PM

that pic that Tyler took os probably one of the coolest of all times.

Sharks?

No thanks.

Minix008 · 04-03-2008, 06:10 PM

i usually fish out of alamitos, is there any thresers around that area not too far of a paddle?

SHARK BAIT · 04-11-2008, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minix008

i usually fish out of alamitos, is there any thresers around that area not too far of a paddle?

long beach or malibu in about a month

Handymansd · 04-03-2008, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lamb

that pic that Tyler took os probably one of the coolest of all times.

I think my favorite pic is of Brad w/ thresher on & w/ hot dogs on... the 4th of july?

Classic!

madscientist · 04-03-2008, 10:14 PM

you mean this one:

It's tough to cook and fight T's at the same time, even if they are small.

I think that was the day 7 of us had 20+ sharks between us.
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=2242

herefishyfishy! · 04-05-2008, 08:25 PM

So I walk into Turners Outdoorsman and what do they have playing on the tv? The Threshers on Kayak video featuring "Rhyno", the one where the guy gets the Rapala sunk into his chin.

I bought a brand new shiny blue mack CDMAG-18.

By the way, Im in...

Evan

PS That is the raddest picture Ive ever seen madscientist, you are my idol

04-03-2008, 09:27 AM	#4
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	I think catching a shark from the yak is something everyone needs to get out of their system at least once, but it is kind of a letdown. It sounds so exciting but the reality is often pretty boring. A big YT will give you a much more exciting fight. Mouth hooked T's tend to come right to the boat and then just dog you. Tail hooked T's tow until they die, then you have to lever them up from the bottom. Tyler said all that needs to be said about makos. They are pure evil. I love and respect those fish. Even with the utmost care it is a risky proposition. If you have a support boat you might as well just fish from it and save yourself the hassle. LJ is obviously a nursery for makos and I personally don't like to target the pups, though I will toss an iron at one if I see it. The most exciting shark hookups I've had have come when I wasn't trying for them. Spend enough time fishing LJ for YT and you will get into a shark or two. __________________

04-03-2008, 05:40 PM	#5
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	that pic that Tyler took os probably one of the coolest of all times. Sharks? No thanks. __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

04-03-2008, 06:10 PM	#6
Minix008 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: cypress, ca Posts: 92	fish i usually fish out of alamitos, is there any thresers around that area not too far of a paddle?

04-03-2008, 10:14 PM	#9
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	you mean this one: It's tough to cook and fight T's at the same time, even if they are small. I think that was the day 7 of us had 20+ sharks between us. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=2242 __________________

04-03-2008, 07:18 AM	#1
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	Threshers are easy to deal with because they wear themselves out during the fight. When fighting, landing, and releasing threshers, I've never had a problem or felt like I was in any danger. They do jump, but only early in the fight. Makos are a very different story. They seem to go wherever they are pulled, meaning they come straight to you when you hook them and they don't wear themselves out. When I used a bait tube, makos would come out of nowhere and start chewing on it (this happened at least three times). They also like to jump, but sporadically. I've only hooked one hammerhead and that was the best fight I've ever had from a kayak. That's the only time that I've ever needed to splash water on my reel to cool it off (except for that one sealion, but those don't count). If you end up catching a big shark, I would recommend that you release it. There is only so much weight you can carry on a kayak and you will NOT be able to drag it behind you (keyword: drag), unless you don't mind going half a mile an hour (or less). Makos and threshers are tasty. I've never tried them, but blues and hammerheads are supposed to be bad. I don't know about the other sharks. Good luck. I'll make at least one shark trip this year.

04-03-2008, 08:32 AM	#2
Dave I. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 51	tylerdurden, thanks for the pics! AND the extra healthy respect for mako's. If we have a boat with us, I would like to keep a big one, but if not pics of the fight and a release is good for me. I do want a keepable T for dinner though. Again thanks for the input. Dave

04-03-2008, 09:05 AM	#3
LITTLE_NEMO Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 48	Well I am in just let me know the time and date

04-05-2008, 08:25 PM	#10
herefishyfishy! Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: La Mesa Posts: 154	So I walk into Turners Outdoorsman and what do they have playing on the tv? The Threshers on Kayak video featuring "Rhyno", the one where the guy gets the Rapala sunk into his chin. I bought a brand new shiny blue mack CDMAG-18. By the way, Im in... Evan PS That is the raddest picture Ive ever seen madscientist, you are my idol