SHARKS ALL OVER THE BEACH!! Can I catch them on bass gear?? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Southwest Kayak Fishing · 07-01-2022, 10:50 PM

A few weeks ago me and a few friends picked up some live sardines to target halibut off Doheny beach, Dana Point, CA.

We caught a few but have a look at what else was running up and down the beach! And there were lots of them! I only had bass gear. Could I catch any and actually land them and safely set them on my kayak? Have a look!

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SHARKS ALL OVER THE BEACH!!! | Could I catch them on bass gear???
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JohnMckroidJr · 07-02-2022, 03:13 PM

Wow Glen, Pulling on all those sharks looked like fun, too bad they weren't halibuts. The kayak scoop seems like a lot of bait for one Livewell, good you were able to share it. Nice to see you catch a keeper halibut.

tacmik · 07-03-2022, 07:31 AM

No problem do it all the time. 12 lb line with 4 lb leader. Ultra lite trout rod and reel.

Southwest Kayak Fishing · 07-03-2022, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnMckroidJr

Wow Glen, Pulling on all those sharks looked like fun, too bad they weren't halibuts. The kayak scoop seems like a lot of bait for one Livewell, good you were able to share it. Nice to see you catch a keeper halibut.

Thanks John, we we’re hoping to be loading up on some halibut, but those leopard Shark seem to be all over the beach. What I found out using the bait tank is that if the sardines are “cured” two of those scoops will stay alive all day. Anchovies on the other hand don’t do so well no matter how many.

Southwest Kayak Fishing · 07-03-2022, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by tacmik

No problem do it all the time. 12 lb line with 4 lb leader. Ultra lite trout rod and reel.

I bet catching a 5’ leopard shark on your setup would be something to see!

PapaDave · 07-04-2022, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Southwest Kayak Fishing

I bet catching a 5’ leopard shark on your setup would be something to see!

Indeed, I do use light line when fishing for them, lots of fun. 20# braid and 25# flouro, loose a lot of them to their teeth and the rocks, takes a little skill.

Southwest Kayak Fishing · 07-04-2022, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by PapaDave

Indeed, I do use light line when fishing for them, lots of fun. 20# braid and 25# flouro, loose a lot of them to their teeth and the rocks, takes a little skill.

I been pretty lucky lately using 40# braid with 20# fluro. just setting the drag taunt but far from being buttoned down.

07-01-2022, 10:50 PM	#1
Southwest Kayak Fishing Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Near Mission Viejo Posts: 196	SHARKS ALL OVER THE BEACH!! Can I catch them on bass gear?? A few weeks ago me and a few friends picked up some live sardines to target halibut off Doheny beach, Dana Point, CA. We caught a few but have a look at what else was running up and down the beach! And there were lots of them! I only had bass gear. Could I catch any and actually land them and safely set them on my kayak? Have a look! #sharkweek #kayakfishing #shark SHARKS ALL OVER THE BEACH!!! \| Could I catch them on bass gear??? https://youtu.be/5RcKOxOE4cM Attached Images

07-03-2022, 07:31 AM	#3
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	No problem do it all the time. 12 lb line with 4 lb leader. Ultra lite trout rod and reel. __________________

07-02-2022, 03:13 PM	#2
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,933	Wow Glen, Pulling on all those sharks looked like fun, too bad they weren't halibuts. The kayak scoop seems like a lot of bait for one Livewell, good you were able to share it. Nice to see you catch a keeper halibut.