Kayakers--BE ON ALERT - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

GregAndrew · 02-05-2016, 11:48 PM

That is one of the problems with commercial fishermen. However you came to be in "their spot", you are fishing in "their spot". And spot means anything within however far they say. Radio the authorities in channel 16 because that is assault with a potentially deadly weapon. Best to do it when you can point out the guy and have other witnesses.

taggermike · 02-06-2016, 04:58 AM

Verbal threats, physical threats like throwing irons and aborted rammings a clearly crimes, some fall in to the felony zone. Like Greg Andrew said, the ownership attitude extends to where ever this person is or wants to be. It reminds me in many ways of localism in surfing. The other terrible attitude about this is the believe that laws and consequences end at the beach.

Almost every one has video capability now so its only a matter of time before he gets recorded doing this shit. One, or several, arrests for aggravated assault will get this guy's permits pulled and get him off the water. A restraning order from LJ would be fitting. This has actually been done against violent local surfer banning them from thier home breaks. Seams strange that he can't see the consequences coming his way. Mike

ful-rac · 02-06-2016, 05:03 AM

Jim just identified this guy as Greg Trompas...take a look, for those of you that have seen him...is that the guy?

driftwood · 02-06-2016, 07:25 AM

AKA "The Mad Skiff Guy". If you haven't met Greg you don't fish much. He hates kayakers and calls us the "ENEMY". He especially HATES kayak fishing guides!!! He loves to do a very close kayak fly-by at full speed on his boat.

The dude is Psycho! too bad... he has mad fishing skills.

maquinapescado · 02-06-2016, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

Jim just identified this guy as Greg Trompas...take a look, for those of you that have seen him...is that the guy?

Yes that is him. I wasn't going to drop any names but the cat was close enough to out of the bag. You might recognize him from several videos I have posted, "Squid Nest Fishing."

Hard worker, yes, contributor to fishing, yes, arrogant and a bit of an ass, yes. Trust me though, I'm not saying that I am not a little of the last two. Lord knows I am neither of the first two...........

People want to yell and bitch it is all good, but I hope nothing crosses the line.

Sdspeed · 02-06-2016, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by maquinapescado

Yes that is him. I wasn't going to drop any names but the cat was close enough to out of the bag. You might recognize him from several videos I have posted, "Squid Nest Fishing."

Hard worker, yes, contributor to fishing, yes, arrogant and a bit of an ass, yes. Trust me though, I'm not saying that I am not a little of the last two. Lord knows I am neither of the first two...........

People want to yell and bitch it is all good, but I hope nothing crosses the line.

How is this guy a "contributor to fishing" ??????

maquinapescado · 02-06-2016, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sdspeed

How is this guy a "contributor to fishing" ??????

You don't know who his dad is or him obviously (not trying to be condescending).

He has been on Inside-Sportfishing numerous times, headlined WOW many times, magazines and all kinds of SoCal stuff. He has been more than forthcoming with "how to" fish education......more so than many that I can think of.

619-SWIM-DOG · 02-06-2016, 09:54 PM

Well no one owns the ocean or should be threatening people. I under stand giving vessels space and I'm sure he has seen his fishing grounds shrink as time has passed since he is a local. This guy sounds like he has it out for kayaks. I'll see what I can do when I go back to work(USCG) on Tuesday. I'll be out in LJ on Monday morning so let's hope I don't cross paths with him.

DanaPT · 02-06-2016, 09:05 PM

He sounds like a dick. Livelihood or not. Life's too short to be a dick.

sdcoastie · 02-06-2016, 09:41 PM

On one of the SD fishing facebook pages it sounds like shots may have been fired in the direction of a kayaker this morning. Keep your head on a swivel.

momo fish · 02-06-2016, 10:44 PM

The FUK!! Hope no one was hurt.. And surly coast guard and sherif needs to get involved..

What's wrong with people?? Starting to sound like the Malibu guys may have moved south.. 😂

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Originally Posted by sdcoastie

On one of the SD fishing facebook pages it sounds like shots may have been fired in the direction of a kayaker this morning. Keep your head on a swivel.

Harry Hill · 02-07-2016, 05:55 AM

If shots weren't fired yet they will be soon if this guy keeps up his antics. I know that I won't let someone swamp me just because they are a local, or for any other reason. Especially since San Bernardino a lot more people are carrying concealed.

surfisher · 02-07-2016, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by sdcoastie

On one of the SD fishing facebook pages it sounds like shots may have been fired in the direction of a kayaker this morning. Keep your head on a swivel.

Do you have a link? Couldn't find it!

As far as Trompas being an ass, he's no different than all the other boaters out there. Although he was a lot noisier than everyone else, I'd have to agree with maquinapescado. I don't see very many other commercial guys giving out so many tips and information on the local bight. Here's a pretty rad episode with some useful information from both Trompas and Duane.

skrilla · 02-07-2016, 09:36 AM

Don't worry, Hobie has us covered and for only 499.95 ( shotgun not included ).

Matt · 02-07-2016, 10:52 AM

As a former Malibu Kayak pro staffer, a former OEX pro staffer and a friend of both Mr. Trompas and Mr. Pruitt and a friend to many a kayaker and currently a PB'er all I can say is this, Greg was always extrememly helpful to me while kayaking and always extremely helpful with tips etc... i actually never had a negative incident with the guy. I gave him his space as I knew he was a commercial fisherman and he had always worked his ass off.

I as well as many of you have had pretty negative moments on the water before after spending many a night catching or fishing for wsb and yt, I was not always nice but a lot of the time if I was being a dick it was due to not only poor choices on my part but also sometimes instigated by someone else's poor decisions as well.

I am not condoning anyone's behaviour all I am saying is this, please be considerate of one another out there...if ya give Greg or any other commercial fisherman their space you will often be welcomed or given bait or tips from them. I have had a few moments of just flat out stupidity out there in the 15+ years of fishing both on a kayak and a panga and now on a cc and if it was ever directed at you I sincerely apologize. But let's all admit we are human and make mistakes, remember being nice doesnt hurt anyone not does saying you are sorry if you screwed up. Greg is a friend as is Josh (Josh was even at my wedding) they both are great guys if you get a chance to meet them. Josh hleped me refime my skillset on the yak and Greg helped me a great deal when I bought a boat.

I am sorry some of ya have had negative interactions but show some respect to the commercial guys (there are a lot more than just Greg) and I gurantee it will benefit you. Show respect to get respect. If ya see me out there and are ever in trouble or need any assistance please feel free to hit me up on ch. 68 on the vhf even if its just for a cold beer and a hello!

Take care and tight lines to all and like Owl Chapman once said "guve a wave ya never know who has a cute sister!" And if ya know who's sister I married ya know what I am saying (Tylerdurden of BWE's sister to be exact)

As for the big wsb that Dave caught, I have a few pics of him with big fosh from my kayal days I believe.

I am very happy to call many kayak fisherman friends...guys like taggermile, cj siebler, Andy Iceman, Greg Andrew, Josh Pruitt, Jasmin, dorado50 , Billy V and many more! I hope i get to meet some more of ya and say hello as well!

Mthomas88 · 02-09-2016, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sdcoastie

On one of the SD fishing facebook pages it sounds like shots may have been fired in the direction of a kayaker this morning. Keep your head on a swivel.

I wish this turd would fire at me or some of the other guys I fish with! He have hot lead coming back at him! What an a$$clown!

DanaPT · 02-09-2016, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mthomas88

I wish this turd would fire at me or some of the other guys I fish with! He have hot lead coming back at him! What an a$$clown!

Would like to fish with guy!

ful-rac · 02-09-2016, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mthomas88

I wish this turd would fire at me or some of the other guys I fish with! He have hot lead coming back at him! What an a$$clown!

Rifle on boat vs handgun on kayak....hmmm let me think about that....

You LOSE!

TCS · 02-09-2016, 08:56 PM

A few years back Greg had a big skipjack he was fishing on with Brandon Hayward. Every night for a while they'd come out at night and find the spot. In the morning the kayaks would swarm out and surround them and catch fish. They didn't seem to mind and were pretty cool about it.

DanaPT · 02-10-2016, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

Rifle on boat vs handgun on kayak....hmmm let me think about that....

You LOSE!

I'd betcha anyone receiving return fire is going to "re-think" the situation.

02-06-2016, 05:03 AM	#3
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Jim just identified this guy as Greg Trompas...take a look, for those of you that have seen him...is that the guy? __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

02-06-2016, 07:25 AM	#4
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	AKA "The Mad Skiff Guy". If you haven't met Greg you don't fish much. He hates kayakers and calls us the "ENEMY". He especially HATES kayak fishing guides!!! He loves to do a very close kayak fly-by at full speed on his boat. The dude is Psycho! too bad... he has mad fishing skills. Last edited by driftwood; 02-06-2016 at 12:59 PM.

02-06-2016, 09:41 PM	#10
sdcoastie Junior Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 25	On one of the SD fishing facebook pages it sounds like shots may have been fired in the direction of a kayaker this morning. Keep your head on a swivel. __________________ Malibu Stealth 9 Last edited by sdcoastie; 02-06-2016 at 10:33 PM.

02-07-2016, 09:36 AM	#14
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	Don't worry, Hobie has us covered and for only 499.95 ( shotgun not included ). __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13

02-07-2016, 10:52 AM	#15
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	As a former Malibu Kayak pro staffer, a former OEX pro staffer and a friend of both Mr. Trompas and Mr. Pruitt and a friend to many a kayaker and currently a PB'er all I can say is this, Greg was always extrememly helpful to me while kayaking and always extremely helpful with tips etc... i actually never had a negative incident with the guy. I gave him his space as I knew he was a commercial fisherman and he had always worked his ass off. I as well as many of you have had pretty negative moments on the water before after spending many a night catching or fishing for wsb and yt, I was not always nice but a lot of the time if I was being a dick it was due to not only poor choices on my part but also sometimes instigated by someone else's poor decisions as well. I am not condoning anyone's behaviour all I am saying is this, please be considerate of one another out there...if ya give Greg or any other commercial fisherman their space you will often be welcomed or given bait or tips from them. I have had a few moments of just flat out stupidity out there in the 15+ years of fishing both on a kayak and a panga and now on a cc and if it was ever directed at you I sincerely apologize. But let's all admit we are human and make mistakes, remember being nice doesnt hurt anyone not does saying you are sorry if you screwed up. Greg is a friend as is Josh (Josh was even at my wedding) they both are great guys if you get a chance to meet them. Josh hleped me refime my skillset on the yak and Greg helped me a great deal when I bought a boat. I am sorry some of ya have had negative interactions but show some respect to the commercial guys (there are a lot more than just Greg) and I gurantee it will benefit you. Show respect to get respect. If ya see me out there and are ever in trouble or need any assistance please feel free to hit me up on ch. 68 on the vhf even if its just for a cold beer and a hello! Take care and tight lines to all and like Owl Chapman once said "guve a wave ya never know who has a cute sister!" And if ya know who's sister I married ya know what I am saying (Tylerdurden of BWE's sister to be exact) As for the big wsb that Dave caught, I have a few pics of him with big fosh from my kayal days I believe. I am very happy to call many kayak fisherman friends...guys like taggermile, cj siebler, Andy Iceman, Greg Andrew, Josh Pruitt, Jasmin, dorado50 , Billy V and many more! I hope i get to meet some more of ya and say hello as well! __________________ Thanks Matt F.

02-05-2016, 11:48 PM	#1
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	That is one of the problems with commercial fishermen. However you came to be in "their spot", you are fishing in "their spot". And spot means anything within however far they say. Radio the authorities in channel 16 because that is assault with a potentially deadly weapon. Best to do it when you can point out the guy and have other witnesses.

02-06-2016, 04:58 AM	#2
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Verbal threats, physical threats like throwing irons and aborted rammings a clearly crimes, some fall in to the felony zone. Like Greg Andrew said, the ownership attitude extends to where ever this person is or wants to be. It reminds me in many ways of localism in surfing. The other terrible attitude about this is the believe that laws and consequences end at the beach. Almost every one has video capability now so its only a matter of time before he gets recorded doing this shit. One, or several, arrests for aggravated assault will get this guy's permits pulled and get him off the water. A restraning order from LJ would be fitting. This has actually been done against violent local surfer banning them from thier home breaks. Seams strange that he can't see the consequences coming his way. Mike

02-06-2016, 09:05 PM	#9
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	He sounds like a dick. Livelihood or not. Life's too short to be a dick.

02-07-2016, 05:55 AM	#12
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	If shots weren't fired yet they will be soon if this guy keeps up his antics. I know that I won't let someone swamp me just because they are a local, or for any other reason. Especially since San Bernardino a lot more people are carrying concealed.

02-09-2016, 08:56 PM	#19
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	A few years back Greg had a big skipjack he was fishing on with Brandon Hayward. Every night for a while they'd come out at night and find the spot. In the morning the kayaks would swarm out and surround them and catch fish. They didn't seem to mind and were pretty cool about it.