How smart can a seal really be? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dgax65 · 02-01-2010, 08:18 PM

Did you happen to notice if these 'seals' (sea lions) had opposable thumbs. If they are evolving and have developed opposable thumbs, we are in a buttload o' trouble. Think of what that would bring. Not only could they steal the mac off your hook, but they might tie your line to another yakker. It would be chaos.

More likely that they were dragging the hoops across a stretch of bottom with some loose rock and your net scooped some up.

taggermike · 02-02-2010, 07:12 AM

Not to cast unfounded accusations, but that might have been a diver playing a bit of a joke on your buddy. Either that or the seals are evolving like Doug said. Mike

Willy · 02-02-2010, 08:26 AM

No worries mike,

I suggested the same thing to my buddy, but he insisted the water was too rough and murky from the storms for divers, and he didn't see the 'glow' in the water that divers tend to make.

The only seals I know with opposable thumbs are in Coronado, and they're way to busy for this kind of nonsense

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I think Doug is right, the net was likely dragged and scooped up some rocks.

Just wondered if anyone has ever pulled up rocks before.

Willy

02-01-2010, 08:18 PM	#1
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	Did you happen to notice if these 'seals' (sea lions) had opposable thumbs. If they are evolving and have developed opposable thumbs, we are in a buttload o' trouble. Think of what that would bring. Not only could they steal the mac off your hook, but they might tie your line to another yakker. It would be chaos. More likely that they were dragging the hoops across a stretch of bottom with some loose rock and your net scooped some up. __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

02-02-2010, 08:26 AM	#3
Willy Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: La Jolla Posts: 189	No worries mike, I suggested the same thing to my buddy, but he insisted the water was too rough and murky from the storms for divers, and he didn't see the 'glow' in the water that divers tend to make. The only seals I know with opposable thumbs are in Coronado, and they're way to busy for this kind of nonsense. I think Doug is right, the net was likely dragged and scooped up some rocks. Just wondered if anyone has ever pulled up rocks before. Willy

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02-02-2010, 07:12 AM	#2
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Not to cast unfounded accusations, but that might have been a diver playing a bit of a joke on your buddy. Either that or the seals are evolving like Doug said. Mike