thresher shark C&R on the news - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Limits · 07-14-2011, 03:01 PM

I'm surprised this wasn't posted already.

http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?se...rre&id=8247825

Couple of things that make me go..."hmmmm".

1. This wasn't the smartest way to deal with a shark. Publicizing it on the news media probably doesn't help, promote our sport.

2. He says he was worried if he tied everything down. I didn't see any rods before he flipped. Almost looks staged; like he stowed everything away with the intention of flipping the yak.

3. Why not just let it go instead of flipping?

Maybe I'm just a cynic.

addicted2sp33d · 07-14-2011, 03:38 PM

I wonder if those guys are on BWE?

bigFISHINyak · 07-14-2011, 03:59 PM

Wonder if the taxman was below just waiting for him to make another stupid mistake

Anybody know if Threshers and GW's travel together or close to one another???

Iceman · 07-14-2011, 04:01 PM

that video is retarded and wear your PFDs!

bus kid · 07-14-2011, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman

that video is retarded and wear your PFDs!

"self-described hard-core kayak anglers."
1. no seat.
2. no bait tank.
3. no PFD.

looked like a tourist in over their head.

Limits · 07-14-2011, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bus kid

"self-described hard-core kayak anglers."
1. no seat.
2. no bait tank.
3. no PFD.

looked like a tourist in over their head.

Or some guys looking for publicity and intentionally something 'shocking' or 'news worthy'. Makes you wonder how the news media got a hold of their video clip.

mtnbykr2 · 07-14-2011, 04:44 PM

I saw this this am and was wondering the same, there was a rod bungied down underneath his leg prior to flipping, also they just happened to have the Go Pro in the water as it was happening, no pfd or anyother equipment on the yak, smells "fishy" to me, but it will get alot of publicity
to say the least.
I call BS on this video

wade · 07-14-2011, 04:52 PM

"Earlier in the day , they caught a much smaller shark"...

Question then....How exactly does one go about catchin' Thresher Shark embryos'?

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Electronics Squid · 07-14-2011, 05:15 PM

When he looks at the camera after going over I am reminded of the looks given by those who had obviously staged their "accident" to get on America's Funniest Videos...

Billy V · 07-14-2011, 06:51 PM

Looks like a Meg Caldwell Groupie -

A dullard nonetheless.

PapaDave · 07-14-2011, 10:23 PM

Bogus... nuff said.

Holy Mackerel · 07-15-2011, 10:51 AM

Man that guy musta been hungry!

I'd let that sucka go once I flipped into the water! Musta been yakfishing.com'ers, definately not BWE'ers!

ratdog · 07-15-2011, 11:11 AM

I find it a little hard to believe myself, esp the part where he is swimming to the surface with the "T" in hand. He must be one hell of a swimmer, that fish could of turned on him in an instant!

Abandoned Ship · 07-15-2011, 11:21 AM

Wish I had that much free time to do stupid acts like that...

ChefT · 07-15-2011, 02:37 PM

It's all fun and games till some one looses an eye ....

07-14-2011, 03:01 PM	#1
Limits Kayak Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 200	thresher shark C&R on the news I'm surprised this wasn't posted already. http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?se...rre&id=8247825 Couple of things that make me go..."hmmmm". 1. This wasn't the smartest way to deal with a shark. Publicizing it on the news media probably doesn't help, promote our sport. 2. He says he was worried if he tied everything down. I didn't see any rods before he flipped. Almost looks staged; like he stowed everything away with the intention of flipping the yak. 3. Why not just let it go instead of flipping? Maybe I'm just a cynic. __________________ When the going gets tough, the tough go "pedaling"

07-14-2011, 04:01 PM	#4
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	that video is retarded and wear your PFDs! __________________

07-14-2011, 04:52 PM	#8
wade Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,214	*"Earlier in the day , they caught a much smaller shark"...* Question then....How exactly does one go about catchin' Thresher Shark embryos'? • __________________

07-14-2011, 05:15 PM	#9
Electronics Squid Super Noob... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: I can see Mexico from my balcony... Posts: 19	When he looks at the camera after going over I am reminded of the looks given by those who had obviously staged their "accident" to get on America's Funniest Videos... __________________ "Fish are always eating other fish. If fish could scream, the ocean would be loud as shit. You would not want to submerge your head, nothing but fish going "Ahhh, f#*$! I thought I looked like that rock!" - Mitch Hedberg R.I.P.

07-14-2011, 06:51 PM	#10
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	Looks like a Meg Caldwell Groupie - A dullard nonetheless. __________________

07-14-2011, 03:38 PM	#2
addicted2sp33d Here fishy fishy fishy... Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 774	I wonder if those guys are on BWE?

07-14-2011, 03:59 PM	#3
bigFISHINyak Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 44	Wonder if the taxman was below just waiting for him to make another stupid mistake Anybody know if Threshers and GW's travel together or close to one another???

07-14-2011, 04:44 PM	#7
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	I saw this this am and was wondering the same, there was a rod bungied down underneath his leg prior to flipping, also they just happened to have the Go Pro in the water as it was happening, no pfd or anyother equipment on the yak, smells "fishy" to me, but it will get alot of publicity to say the least. I call BS on this video

07-14-2011, 10:23 PM	#11
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,473	Bogus... nuff said.

07-15-2011, 10:51 AM	#12
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Man that guy musta been hungry! I'd let that sucka go once I flipped into the water! Musta been yakfishing.com'ers, definately not BWE'ers!

07-15-2011, 11:11 AM	#13
ratdog Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 424	I find it a little hard to believe myself, esp the part where he is swimming to the surface with the "T" in hand. He must be one hell of a swimmer, that fish could of turned on him in an instant!

07-15-2011, 11:21 AM	#14
Abandoned Ship Junior Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 13	Wish I had that much free time to do stupid acts like that... __________________ Bend Over!

07-15-2011, 02:37 PM	#15
ChefT Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SD Posts: 216	It's all fun and games till some one looses an eye ....