Another idiot, another BSB gone.... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Tman · 06-12-2007, 10:57 AM

Good comments, and yes this hurts us all.
Unfortunately, this genius attempted to spear not only a protected species, but a fish well over 100 pounds with a Hawaiian sling.....
I used to free dive quite a bit and the one glaring thing that always stood out was the ignorance of others in the water, not being able to ID fish, no experience, among other things.
When these wanna be Cousteaus were ruining it for me, I would just say, hey, see the size of that shark? Always got them out of my zone...
Hope they find this clown and NOT just slap him on the wrist...ban him from all ocean activity.

nmbrinkman · 06-12-2007, 12:01 PM

Yeah. I don't have as many hours OTW as Tyler, Brad, Andy and the likes so I haven't had too many issues with spearos. For the most part, they've been pretty cool. Everyone has their 10% wether it be kayaks, spearos, or PBers (although the percentage is a few points higher with PBers). This, in my opinion, just gives Sacramento more of a reason to shutdown angling in LJ (like they need any anyway). This happened a few years back and people are still talking about it.

Holy Mackerel · 06-12-2007, 01:19 PM

I'd hate to be in the water, or on top of the water around that moron....!

Most of the guys on spearboard seem responsible and rightfully pissed at this diver. I think this guy is just an isolated idiot, like the kind that exist in any sport, or activity....

bluesquids · 06-12-2007, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Tman

with a Hawaiian sling.....

Where is the source of this infomation? The photos of the BSB in the water off WindnSea had a clear mono Shooting line. Not a freeshafted Hawaiian sling spear. The news is also mixing the wheelbarrow footage of the '05 incident for added shock value.
Either way PETA is gonna have a field day with this one.

Brian Sanner · 06-12-2007, 02:53 PM

Maybe it is PETA., or another organization interrested in shutting the coast down to fishing. Think about it,.....it would be a great way for them to start a firestorm of resentment for the coastal fisherie in La Jolla and provide them with the ammunition to shut down fishing in LJ to all. With all the crap that has gone on with this issue I wouldn't be surprised if it were the case. Either way it is one step forward, two steps back and generally all around bad for all.

tptrench · 06-21-2007, 06:51 PM

The hero lifeguards who claimed to have put this beautiful animal "to rest" at sea ate the thing!!!

06-12-2007, 10:57 AM	#1
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Good comments, and yes this hurts us all. Unfortunately, this genius attempted to spear not only a protected species, but a fish well over 100 pounds with a Hawaiian sling..... I used to free dive quite a bit and the one glaring thing that always stood out was the ignorance of others in the water, not being able to ID fish, no experience, among other things. When these wanna be Cousteaus were ruining it for me, I would just say, hey, see the size of that shark? Always got them out of my zone... Hope they find this clown and NOT just slap him on the wrist...ban him from all ocean activity. __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

06-21-2007, 06:51 PM	#6
tptrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pt loma Posts: 101	lifeguards ate it!!!! The hero lifeguards who claimed to have put this beautiful animal "to rest" at sea ate the thing!!!

06-12-2007, 12:01 PM	#2
nmbrinkman Work Sucks! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 559	Yeah. I don't have as many hours OTW as Tyler, Brad, Andy and the likes so I haven't had too many issues with spearos. For the most part, they've been pretty cool. Everyone has their 10% wether it be kayaks, spearos, or PBers (although the percentage is a few points higher with PBers). This, in my opinion, just gives Sacramento more of a reason to shutdown angling in LJ (like they need any anyway). This happened a few years back and people are still talking about it.

06-12-2007, 01:19 PM	#3
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	I'd hate to be in the water, or on top of the water around that moron....! Most of the guys on spearboard seem responsible and rightfully pissed at this diver. I think this guy is just an isolated idiot, like the kind that exist in any sport, or activity....

06-12-2007, 02:53 PM	#5
Brian Sanner Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 48	Maybe it is PETA., or another organization interrested in shutting the coast down to fishing. Think about it,.....it would be a great way for them to start a firestorm of resentment for the coastal fisherie in La Jolla and provide them with the ammunition to shut down fishing in LJ to all. With all the crap that has gone on with this issue I wouldn't be surprised if it were the case. Either way it is one step forward, two steps back and generally all around bad for all.