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

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!!!

kareem korn · 08-15-2013, 05:17 AM

Another safety thing I'd like to add here is, when reeling in your flylined bait, or Rapala, reel to the side not straight at you. Fourty plus years fishing so cal. I've seen a few times mako's chasing the bait/lure in and jump out hitting our skiff. If your in a yak they will be in your lap than. And, you don't want that.

FISH11 · 08-15-2013, 12:01 PM

Great tip I thought about that when it was two feet from the side of my kayak.

FishNinjaY · 08-15-2013, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kareem korn

Another safety thing I'd like to add here is, when reeling in your flylined bait, or Rapala, reel to the side not straight at you. Fourty plus years fishing so cal. I've seen a few times mako's chasing the bait/lure in and jump out hitting our skiff. If your in a yak they will be in your lap than. And, you don't want that.

ok.. so on the topic.. any general advice or steps on what to do if you hook such a shark? If I did, likely I'd opt to release it anyways.. but if I didn't or was feeling up for the adventure, how do you go about fighting this kind of fish? Lighten the drags and go for the sleigh ride until they tire out? or button down and wrestle them in? rope around the tail? slash the gills and bleed 'em? shoot 'em?

thanks..

ps... awesome post, great pics!! congrats!! talk about an adrenaline rush!

makobob · 08-15-2013, 03:13 PM

IF, and only if you are going to eat him. Loose drag, make sure he is dead tired before you tail and bleed him. Head needs to be removed BEFORE you boat him. DEAD or not remove his head first. Friend lost big toe to 2 hour dead? mako that weighed 40 lbs. That fish was dead, just sliding around on back deck! Great steaks on the barbie.

Mainline · 08-15-2013, 03:59 PM

I guess thats why mako sharks are also known as bonito sharks.

08-15-2013, 12:01 PM	#4
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Fishing La Jolla 8-12-13 Great tip I thought about that when it was two feet from the side of my kayak.

08-15-2013, 03:13 PM	#6
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	IF, and only if you are going to eat him. Loose drag, make sure he is dead tired before you tail and bleed him. Head needs to be removed BEFORE you boat him. DEAD or not remove his head first. Friend lost big toe to 2 hour dead? mako that weighed 40 lbs. That fish was dead, just sliding around on back deck! Great steaks on the barbie. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

08-14-2013, 11:48 PM	#1
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.

08-15-2013, 05:17 AM	#3
kareem korn Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: C-bad Posts: 431	Another safety thing I'd like to add here is, when reeling in your flylined bait, or Rapala, reel to the side not straight at you. Fourty plus years fishing so cal. I've seen a few times mako's chasing the bait/lure in and jump out hitting our skiff. If your in a yak they will be in your lap than. And, you don't want that.

08-15-2013, 03:59 PM	#7
Mainline Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Diego Ca. Posts: 33	I guess thats why mako sharks are also known as bonito sharks.