Fishing La Jolla 8-12-13 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

kareem korn · 08-13-2013, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by FISH11

. The last thing I wanted was him turning towards or getting in the kayak. .

Be really carefull next time. The mako is the only shark that will follow the line back to see what's fn with it.

Very dangerous shark.

addicted2sp33d · 08-13-2013, 01:37 PM

Has anyone tried the "flip them upside-down" trick?

I have yet to hook a shark, so I haven't been able to try this yet, but it's supposed to immobilize them.

Great catch/photo

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Thanks for sharing!

skiptomyzoo · 08-13-2013, 01:46 PM

awesome photo, really cool although I would be slightly freaked out to see that at the end of my line.

carbonbass · 08-13-2013, 02:17 PM

Oh come on guys its just a wittle wone

makobob · 08-13-2013, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by carbonbass

Oh come on guys its just a wittle wone

100% pure energy! They can just EXPLODE!

CKallday71 · 08-13-2013, 03:28 PM

I think I would sit there and stare at it for a while thinking how cool it is, then sh!t myself as I came to the realization that 4 feet of death was that close to me.

Cbad Mike · 08-13-2013, 05:07 PM

Nice report and awesome picture. Thanks for sharing.

lowprofile · 08-13-2013, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by CKallday71

I think I would sit there and stare at it for a while thinking how cool it is, then sh!t myself as I came to the realization that 4 feet of death was that close to me.

HAHA. 4ft of death?

cool to see a pup Mako caught. you can easily grab them by the tail and cradle the pecs to hold them with no issues. especially at that size. a 7-8fter would be a different story.

Aaron&Julie · 08-13-2013, 07:31 PM

Mako, all the way. Even with almost 10 years experience, it's going to be a long distance release. They've screwed people up, even on boats, way too dangerous and ballistic. We've hooked a few, released (hard yank) at about 10' away, or more. I had the experience which someone noted. He/she was a big one, too, even though I didn't see it. By far, the hardest and fastest tow I'd ever had on the 'yak, then it came at me, I reeled like crazy, and when I caught up, it turned away, which is when the line snapped. Kind of glad, as I didn't not want to see that one close up. He/she was so fresh, just envisioning it jumping into the 'yak gives me the chills.

The pelican · 08-14-2013, 06:33 AM

Can we all just agree that MakoBob has the best Avitar on this site?

taggermike · 08-14-2013, 07:44 AM

I'll second dmrides. Setting the hook, then slack, then looking over and seeing a mako drive by with your line trailing out it's mouth is a bit intimidating. I've found threshers to be more powerful sharks that fight much longer. You gotta be careful of the tail but their mouth and teeth are not a big deal. Those damn puppy makos tend to come straight to the boat, totally green. It's always in my head that one little tail kick could put the thing right in my lap, or face. Since mako's teeth stick out the sides of their mouths they wouldn't even have to actually bite you to tear you up. Big fan of the long range release. Mike

PE.rider · 08-14-2013, 11:48 PM

Beautiful pup Mako. Not exactly the 11 ft long, 8foot, 1300lb one that was caught off of HB in June of this year.

I would be paddling like Benny Hill if I ever hooked one that big on my yak.

Aaron&Julie · 08-15-2013, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by PE.rider

I would be paddling like Benny Hill if I ever hooked one that big on my yak.

LOL!!!

h2ofishfo · 08-13-2013, 02:17 PM

Makos my favorite to eat marinated in teriyaki ! Takes a while to kill make sure u bring a knife next time and be careful!!

dmrides · 08-13-2013, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kareem korn

The mako is the only shark that will follow the line back to see what's fn with it.

Fish on! Wait, I think I lost it. Oh s#!t

Makos and kayaks can be a recipe for disaster. Personally I thumb the spool and try to break them off ASAP. Sure are fun to see though, especially when they go airborne.

Sweet pic! Nice job on the release.

Carp · 08-13-2013, 08:37 PM

What an experience nice photo OP

FISH11 · 08-13-2013, 09:57 PM

After reading all the replies it makes me appreciate the experience even more. It sure was a beautiful creature to see up close a not get hurt. To think I had my hand, trying to get a hold of the line in the attempt to be able to cut it, only two feet away from it. We both got souvenirs he got my hook and I got great pictures and a new appreciation for sharks. Great day.

dorado50 · 08-14-2013, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by FISH11

After reading all the replies it makes me appreciate the experience even more. It sure was a beautiful creature to see up close a not get hurt. To think I had my hand, trying to get a hold of the line in the attempt to be able to cut it, only two feet away from it. We both got souvenirs he got my hook and I got great pictures and a new appreciation for sharks. Great day.

why kill them? Like a lot of people do.

08-13-2013, 03:28 PM	#6
CKallday71 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: The 951 Posts: 430	I think I would sit there and stare at it for a while thinking how cool it is, then sh!t myself as I came to the realization that 4 feet of death was that close to me. __________________ I fish therefore I am. Selling cars since 2006. If you love what you do you never WORK a day in your life.

08-13-2013, 05:07 PM	#7
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Nice report and awesome picture. Thanks for sharing. __________________ [SIGPIC]

08-13-2013, 07:31 PM	#9
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Mako, all the way. Even with almost 10 years experience, it's going to be a long distance release. They've screwed people up, even on boats, way too dangerous and ballistic. We've hooked a few, released (hard yank) at about 10' away, or more. I had the experience which someone noted. He/she was a big one, too, even though I didn't see it. By far, the hardest and fastest tow I'd ever had on the 'yak, then it came at me, I reeled like crazy, and when I caught up, it turned away, which is when the line snapped. Kind of glad, as I didn't not want to see that one close up. He/she was so fresh, just envisioning it jumping into the 'yak gives me the chills. __________________ "Never say die" Last edited by Aaron&Julie; 08-14-2013 at 11:17 AM.

08-13-2013, 08:37 PM	#16
Carp (⌐■_■)--︻╦╤─ - - - Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sandy Eggo Posts: 166	What an experience nice photo OP __________________ "California.. If it's not illegal it's going to cost ya" -Bob Munden

08-13-2013, 09:57 PM	#17
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	fishing La Jolla 8-12-13 After reading all the replies it makes me appreciate the experience even more. It sure was a beautiful creature to see up close a not get hurt. To think I had my hand, trying to get a hold of the line in the attempt to be able to cut it, only two feet away from it. We both got souvenirs he got my hook and I got great pictures and a new appreciation for sharks. Great day. Attached Images Last edited by FISH11; 08-13-2013 at 10:01 PM. Reason: add picts.

08-13-2013, 01:37 PM	#2
addicted2sp33d Here fishy fishy fishy... Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 774	Has anyone tried the "flip them upside-down" trick? I have yet to hook a shark, so I haven't been able to try this yet, but it's supposed to immobilize them. Great catch/photo . Thanks for sharing!

08-13-2013, 01:46 PM	#3
skiptomyzoo Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 31	awesome photo, really cool although I would be slightly freaked out to see that at the end of my line.

08-13-2013, 02:17 PM	#4
carbonbass Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 367	Oh come on guys its just a wittle wone

08-14-2013, 06:33 AM	#10
The pelican Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: La Jolla Posts: 82	Can we all just agree that MakoBob has the best Avitar on this site?

08-14-2013, 07:44 AM	#11
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	I'll second dmrides. Setting the hook, then slack, then looking over and seeing a mako drive by with your line trailing out it's mouth is a bit intimidating. I've found threshers to be more powerful sharks that fight much longer. You gotta be careful of the tail but their mouth and teeth are not a big deal. Those damn puppy makos tend to come straight to the boat, totally green. It's always in my head that one little tail kick could put the thing right in my lap, or face. Since mako's teeth stick out the sides of their mouths they wouldn't even have to actually bite you to tear you up. Big fan of the long range release. Mike

08-14-2013, 11:48 PM	#12
PE.rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: OC, CA Posts: 234	Beautiful pup Mako. Not exactly the 11 ft long, 8foot, 1300lb one that was caught off of HB in June of this year. I would be paddling like Benny Hill if I ever hooked one that big on my yak.

08-13-2013, 02:17 PM	#14
h2ofishfo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santee Posts: 821	Makos my favorite to eat marinated in teriyaki ! Takes a while to kill make sure u bring a knife next time and be careful!!