Running into the taxman, what do you do? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Ggiannig89 · 05-09-2013, 12:27 PM

Don't really know whta I would do. Probably be freaked out and intrigued at the same time. And hopefully I would grab my knife and be prepared if he wanted to scuffle with me.

Baja_Traveler · 05-09-2013, 12:35 PM

I'll be scrambling to get my GoPro in action and in the water! As a dive master on multi day trips I've seen my share of sharks, but never had a cool camera like I have now. If you see a shark swimming around take advantage and get a good look - it's just being curious also.

The shark you don't see is the one you have to worry about! Thats how they hunt...

bellcon · 05-09-2013, 01:02 PM

Don't be so paranoid they're just gentle giants...

jruiz · 05-09-2013, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bellcon

Don't be so paranoid they're just gentle giants...

How irresponsible of her, hot chicks are an endangered species

TJones · 05-09-2013, 01:13 PM

kinda like a frog when he goes into hibernation . like you said if you panic , the shark can sense that .

or you can pull the mirage drive from bay , and crap right then .

Dannowar · 05-09-2013, 01:45 PM

probably take a picture

Old Man in the Sea · 05-09-2013, 02:06 PM

GWS are gentle when they have a full stomach....if hungry they are the opposite...Keep your blood slick to a minimum - I think a 6' bang stick is good insurance - if somebody has found a good one pm me - they use them in florida for gators...otherwise sit still and pray....it worked for Gabe...I do not think you can paddle or peddle fast enough

danjor · 05-09-2013, 02:21 PM

2 summers ago while in Monterey visiting my relatives who also kayak up there during the 3 days I went kayaking we had 5 Tax man sightings. First one was from the freeway looking at the beach you could clearly see a freking huge great white in the waves, second thru forth sighting were while we were kayaking out of moss landing... When you see a great white it is more of a surreal feeling, at first I couldn't believe my eyes and than I just stayed still and just watched it, I know that I could not panic or it could turn bad.
Anyways saw 3 of them that day, first one I thought was a whale jumping to say hi except after 30 minutes or so we realized it never came back up, next one I was hung up on the bottom trying to break free and it swam by.... and last one was eyeballing the seals in the surf while we were he adding in. The next day we went out by cannery row and saw another one. To be honest I was never scared I was more shocked to see a fish that big, doesn't look real...

My take on it is if it wants to eat you there really isn't much you can do so if it is your time its your time, your still more likely to get struck by lightning while kayaking

driftwood · 05-09-2013, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Man in the Sea

GWS are gentle when they have a full stomach....if hungry they are the opposite...Keep your blood slick to a minimum - I think a 6' bang stick is good insurance - if somebody has found a good one pm me - they use them in florida for gators...otherwise sit still and pray....it worked for Gabe...I do not think you can paddle or peddle fast enough

I have to admit, that day changed the way I think in terms of kayaking alone late in afternoon with a bloody Yellowtail in the back of my kayak. That shark was almost as big as my kayak. As soon as a saw him I stopped moving and sat nervously still.

The GW circled me a few time and cruised under me and disappeared. May thru July is when see a lot big sharks in La Jolla.

maui jim · 05-09-2013, 03:10 PM

Your more likely to hit by a bus or lighting

.....It's Jeorge's girl Candy that frightens me the most...

bigbarrels · 07-11-2013, 01:26 AM

The GW circled me a few time and cruised under me and disappeared. May thru July is when see a lot big sharks in La Jolla.[/QUOTE]

Yep, saw a big one about 5 years ago off La Jolla near squid grounds in the afternoon.....came up and back down about 20 yards off yak.......wasn't into my spanish macks

HELLSTER INC. · 05-09-2013, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bellcon

Don't be so paranoid they're just gentle giants

I think im in love, she rocks!

ftufc · 05-09-2013, 01:12 PM

Being brand new to Kayaking, I have wondered about this a lot; I even purchased a muted color boat instead of yum yum yellow. I also intended to keep a 6' pole spear onboard in hopes of deterring any creature that was too nosey,,, that is, if I saw him first. Does anyone else carry a pole spear or bangstick while kayak fishing?

05-09-2013, 01:02 PM	#3
bellcon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Pedro Posts: 999	Don't be so paranoid they're just gentle giants... __________________

05-09-2013, 01:13 PM	#5
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	slow the pulse of your heart beat kinda like a frog when he goes into hibernation . like you said if you panic , the shark can sense that . or you can pull the mirage drive from bay , and crap right then .

05-09-2013, 01:45 PM	#6
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	probably take a picture __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

05-09-2013, 03:10 PM	#10
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	Your more likely to hit by a bus or lighting.....It's Jeorge's girl Candy that frightens me the most... __________________

07-11-2013, 01:26 AM	#11
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	The GW circled me a few time and cruised under me and disappeared. May thru July is when see a lot big sharks in La Jolla.[/QUOTE] Yep, saw a big one about 5 years ago off La Jolla near squid grounds in the afternoon.....came up and back down about 20 yards off yak.......wasn't into my spanish macks __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear

05-09-2013, 12:27 PM	#1
Ggiannig89 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: El Cajon Posts: 512	Don't really know whta I would do. Probably be freaked out and intrigued at the same time. And hopefully I would grab my knife and be prepared if he wanted to scuffle with me.

05-09-2013, 12:35 PM	#2
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	I'll be scrambling to get my GoPro in action and in the water! As a dive master on multi day trips I've seen my share of sharks, but never had a cool camera like I have now. If you see a shark swimming around take advantage and get a good look - it's just being curious also. The shark you don't see is the one you have to worry about! Thats how they hunt...

05-09-2013, 02:06 PM	#7
Old Man in the Sea Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Park Posts: 569	GWS are gentle when they have a full stomach....if hungry they are the opposite...Keep your blood slick to a minimum - I think a 6' bang stick is good insurance - if somebody has found a good one pm me - they use them in florida for gators...otherwise sit still and pray....it worked for Gabe...I do not think you can paddle or peddle fast enough

05-09-2013, 02:21 PM	#8
danjor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 673	2 summers ago while in Monterey visiting my relatives who also kayak up there during the 3 days I went kayaking we had 5 Tax man sightings. First one was from the freeway looking at the beach you could clearly see a freking huge great white in the waves, second thru forth sighting were while we were kayaking out of moss landing... When you see a great white it is more of a surreal feeling, at first I couldn't believe my eyes and than I just stayed still and just watched it, I know that I could not panic or it could turn bad. Anyways saw 3 of them that day, first one I thought was a whale jumping to say hi except after 30 minutes or so we realized it never came back up, next one I was hung up on the bottom trying to break free and it swam by.... and last one was eyeballing the seals in the surf while we were he adding in. The next day we went out by cannery row and saw another one. To be honest I was never scared I was more shocked to see a fish that big, doesn't look real... My take on it is if it wants to eat you there really isn't much you can do so if it is your time its your time, your still more likely to get struck by lightning while kayaking

05-09-2013, 01:12 PM	#13
ftufc Junior Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 26	Being brand new to Kayaking, I have wondered about this a lot; I even purchased a muted color boat instead of yum yum yellow. I also intended to keep a 6' pole spear onboard in hopes of deterring any creature that was too nosey,,, that is, if I saw him first. Does anyone else carry a pole spear or bangstick while kayak fishing? Last edited by ftufc; 05-09-2013 at 01:19 PM.

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