DP 03-02 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Amish Ed · 03-04-2013, 01:40 PM

Lot's of GWS in our area. When I worked at the wharf one of our captains found a half dead baby in the harbor. There's a really big one that hangs around SanO sometimes. I forgot her name, but she's bumped a few people.

jbasin0 · 03-04-2013, 02:27 PM

There's a really big one that hangs around SanO sometimes. I forgot her name, but she's bumped a few people.

I've been told there's a GWS hatchery in the area and the mother has made several appearances over the years.

SorryCharlie · 03-04-2013, 04:54 PM

I don't know if you have seen this video, but it will give you an idea of what size the sharks out in the San O area are and how calm they are about people being around.

Not sure I would be as calm as the guy on the kayak, but I love sharks so I would still love to see one...... just not the mom.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPOBeXD91fI

dpasinli · 03-05-2013, 10:19 AM

Seen that vid before, but that's so heavy! What an amazing creature the grey suit is. Kinda nuts to know that they've so close to such a heavily surfed area...their home not ours, respect.

Vikingj · 03-05-2013, 04:43 PM

David. I don't doubt you- SanO is not that far from Doho and we know gws are common at SanO. Good thing they don't thrash around like threshers and come running toward you!
Wayne

FlyFishinYakr · 03-05-2013, 06:28 PM

After watching the discovery channel, I subscribe to the theory that the beaches of So. Cal.down to Baja are juvenile rearing areas. I just bought a quality scuba knife w/leg straps (for just in case I run into the parents) I'm "straddling" my yak or if I accidentally go over I have a defensive weapon (endangered species be damned!). I just hope he bites the "right" leg where it's strapped.

I'm sure most of you guys remember the incident @ Catalina a few years ago where a woman was just paddling off the family yacht and was attacked by a GW.

All she was doing was paddling, she didn't even see it coming (the shark hit her yak so hard, it knocked her right out of it!). Thank goodness some fishermen saw her predicament and rushed over & got her out of the water before anything happened!!!
If the first one doesn't work my tactical combat knife will be next (probably a better choice).

DanaPT · 03-05-2013, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Vikingj

David. I don't doubt you- SanO is not that far from Doho and we know gws are common at SanO. Good thing they don't thrash around like threshers and come running toward you!
Wayne

san o is too far for a gw to swim. continue on everyone. nothing to see here.

fishsouthcounty · 03-05-2013, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SorryCharlie

Not sure I would be as calm as the guy on the kayak, but I love sharks so I would still love to see one...... just not the mom.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPOBeXD91fI

That dude was on a Stand up Paddleboard...one sketchy wind chop and your splashing in the water with that shark. Serious Cajones.

03-04-2013, 01:40 PM	#1
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Lot's of GWS in our area. When I worked at the wharf one of our captains found a half dead baby in the harbor. There's a really big one that hangs around SanO sometimes. I forgot her name, but she's bumped a few people. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

03-05-2013, 06:28 PM	#6
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	After watching the discovery channel, I subscribe to the theory that the beaches of So. Cal.down to Baja are juvenile rearing areas. I just bought a quality scuba knife w/leg straps (for just in case I run into the parents) I'm "straddling" my yak or if I accidentally go over I have a defensive weapon (endangered species be damned!). I just hope he bites the "right" leg where it's strapped. I'm sure most of you guys remember the incident @ Catalina a few years ago where a woman was just paddling off the family yacht and was attacked by a GW. All she was doing was paddling, she didn't even see it coming (the shark hit her yak so hard, it knocked her right out of it!). Thank goodness some fishermen saw her predicament and rushed over & got her out of the water before anything happened!!! If the first one doesn't work my tactical combat knife will be next (probably a better choice). Attached Images Last edited by FlyFishinYakr; 03-05-2013 at 10:18 PM.

03-04-2013, 02:27 PM	#2
jbasin0 Junior Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San clemente Posts: 12	There's a really big one that hangs around SanO sometimes. I forgot her name, but she's bumped a few people. I've been told there's a GWS hatchery in the area and the mother has made several appearances over the years.

03-04-2013, 04:54 PM	#3
SorryCharlie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 140	I don't know if you have seen this video, but it will give you an idea of what size the sharks out in the San O area are and how calm they are about people being around. Not sure I would be as calm as the guy on the kayak, but I love sharks so I would still love to see one...... just not the mom. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPOBeXD91fI

03-05-2013, 10:19 AM	#4
dpasinli Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Clemente Posts: 118	Seen that vid before, but that's so heavy! What an amazing creature the grey suit is. Kinda nuts to know that they've so close to such a heavily surfed area...their home not ours, respect.

03-05-2013, 04:43 PM	#5
Vikingj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dana Point area Posts: 438	David. I don't doubt you- SanO is not that far from Doho and we know gws are common at SanO. Good thing they don't thrash around like threshers and come running toward you! Wayne