Facing my irrational fears - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

FlyFishinYakr · 01-11-2015, 10:36 AM

Which way were they headed?
I remember back around '83-84 we ("Redondo Special") were fishing just inside "the point" (Rocky Point) catching bass,

and

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We had been harassed all morning by seals but as soon as we spotted a pod of about 5 breaking the water, it wasn't long for the seals to realize the Killer Whales were in the area and it looked like a stampede as EVERY ONE of them hauled @$$ towards the safety of the harbor!

Once they left we continued to catch fish without any further harassment.
I don't know if they are a danger to surfers and Kayakers. I don't recall any incidents of death from an attack but I do recall hearing of one bumping a kayaker hard enough to knock the person out of the kayak but NOT attacking the kayaker. I also remember a marine biologist being interviewed about the incident stating that the Whale probably mistook the kayak for a floating toy and was probably playing with it.
I sure would like to know more though as there have been more sightings along the Southern California coast in recent years (especially this year so far).
Maybe a contact with the LJ Scripps Institute or Monterey Bay Aquarium might be in order!
FFY

Thanks for that information Andy. I stand corrected/informed!
FFY

yemff · 01-11-2015, 03:09 PM

good maybe theyll get some sea lions

Irishman · 01-11-2015, 03:21 PM

Most amazing animals, I'd love to see them at la Jolla once in a while

eddier68 · 01-11-2015, 04:24 PM

South of Imperial Beach ( Playas de Tijuana) about a month or so ago

Teambcw · 01-11-2015, 04:35 PM

Is that killer whale kicking that Dolphins ass?

kareem korn · 01-11-2015, 05:39 PM

You'd just be a squeeky toy to them.

crazywakeboarder · 01-11-2015, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Teambcw

Is that killer whale kicking that Dolphins ass?

Some pods of killer whales have been documented hunting dolphins. They single one out and take turns chasing it. Once they tire the dolphin out they will eat it

It would make sense that as the population of sea lions off of California continues to get larger that it will support larger predators such as killer whales. They may start showing up after the breading season to go after the young. It will be interesting to watch if such a change happens

Silbaugh4liberty · 01-11-2015, 06:44 PM

Is that why I didn't see A SINGLE SEA LION today at La Jolla from 0600-1130, or are the seals just afraid of the rain too??

I watched a Documentary of the Santa Monica Orca pod that was eating Great Whites, making the tax man non-existent for quite some time.

Thanks for sharing.

surfisher · 01-12-2015, 07:11 AM

Wow that is some insane footage! Personally, I think if you aren't doing anything crazy and aren't following them, hopefully they will just cruise by you. Definitely would be an awesome experience!

01-11-2015, 10:36 AM	#1
FlyFishinYakr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta Posts: 729	Which way were they headed? I remember back around '83-84 we ("Redondo Special") were fishing just inside "the point" (Rocky Point) catching bass, and . We had been harassed all morning by seals but as soon as we spotted a pod of about 5 breaking the water, it wasn't long for the seals to realize the Killer Whales were in the area and it looked like a stampede as EVERY ONE of them hauled @$$ towards the safety of the harbor! Once they left we continued to catch fish without any further harassment. I don't know if they are a danger to surfers and Kayakers. I don't recall any incidents of death from an attack but I do recall hearing of one bumping a kayaker hard enough to knock the person out of the kayak but NOT attacking the kayaker. I also remember a marine biologist being interviewed about the incident stating that the Whale probably mistook the kayak for a floating toy and was probably playing with it. I sure would like to know more though as there have been more sightings along the Southern California coast in recent years (especially this year so far). Maybe a contact with the LJ Scripps Institute or Monterey Bay Aquarium might be in order! FFY Thanks for that information Andy. I stand corrected/informed! FFY Last edited by FlyFishinYakr; 01-11-2015 at 05:01 PM. Reason: Correction.

01-11-2015, 04:35 PM	#5
Teambcw Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: San Pedro Posts: 67	Is that killer whale kicking that Dolphins ass? __________________ Jason 2015 Hobie Outback

01-11-2015, 06:44 PM	#8
Silbaugh4liberty Fishing Patriot Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,121	Is that why I didn't see A SINGLE SEA LION today at La Jolla from 0600-1130, or are the seals just afraid of the rain too?? I watched a Documentary of the Santa Monica Orca pod that was eating Great Whites, making the tax man non-existent for quite some time. Thanks for sharing. __________________

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01-11-2015, 03:09 PM	#2
yemff Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 75	good maybe theyll get some sea lions

01-11-2015, 03:21 PM	#3
Irishman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 306	Most amazing animals, I'd love to see them at la Jolla once in a while

01-11-2015, 05:39 PM	#6
kareem korn Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: C-bad Posts: 431	You'd just be a squeeky toy to them.

01-12-2015, 07:11 AM	#9
surfisher Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 388	Wow that is some insane footage! Personally, I think if you aren't doing anything crazy and aren't following them, hopefully they will just cruise by you. Definitely would be an awesome experience!