SD Bay, what wish have super sharp teeth, was swawed off today - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

YakDout · 03-17-2014, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Smthtnnr

Most likely a big leopard shark

How do you know the line didn't break above the swivel? And what was the lb rating of your leader?

addicted2sp33d · 03-17-2014, 06:52 AM

San Diego Bay is a big body of water with plenty of big predators... it could be a whole bunch of things.

I've even had the same thing happen to me inside Mission Bay, at the bend in the inlet. Something took my free-lined 12" Mackerel, pulled drag like it was nothing and then the snapped (chewed through) 50lb braid. I know it wasn't dolphins, sea dogs, or ray because I did get to fight it for about 3-4 minutes before it broke off. It was definitely some kind of fin-swimmer.

That said, I think Leopard Shark sounds good.

Siebler · 03-17-2014, 12:11 PM

While I too am quick to jump to the fact it could have been issues with Line or knot or swivel fraying line or something... Fish that could easily break a leader with Teeth in SD Bay would top my list as Halibut and Angel Sharks.

YakDout · 03-17-2014, 12:18 PM

Have you ever tried 3 way swivels?

makobob · 03-17-2014, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Siebler

While I too am quick to jump to the fact it could have been issues with Line or knot or swivel fraying line or something... Fish that could easily break a leader with Teeth in SD Bay would top my list as Halibut and Angel Sharks.

This time of year, my vote goes to ANGEL SHARK.

chris138 · 03-17-2014, 04:35 PM

Sharks and rays have rough skin and can abrade the line and cut it with their skin or fins. Usually floro can withstand it though. Always check your leader after every fish! It may have been nicked from an earlier engagement. Maybe time to bump up to 30 lb or maybe try a dropper loop. Still, I'd stick to a 30# halibut as the likely perpetrator

Irishman · 03-17-2014, 09:40 PM

Thanks for the responses. The leader was 25lb test and what has me puzzled was the line was bitten through below the top swivel. It came back with about 14 inches of line below the top swivel, very clean cut in the line, no abrasion. Looking at it I was puzzled as to how it was bitten through. The middle swivel allowed the leader attached to the hook to slide up to the top swivel and down to the bottom swivel where the 4oz lead was attached. From what I was left with it looks like whatever took it inhaled the hook and then sucked in the lead, then bit through, leaving me with top swivel and 14 inches of line below.
Will never know but the sound of zzzzzzz I will remember.

lowprofile · 03-18-2014, 03:27 AM

7 gill, thresher, BSB, big halibut...

03-17-2014, 12:11 PM	#3
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	While I too am quick to jump to the fact it could have been issues with Line or knot or swivel fraying line or something... Fish that could easily break a leader with Teeth in SD Bay would top my list as Halibut and Angel Sharks. __________________ CJ Siebler

03-18-2014, 03:27 AM	#8
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	7 gill, thresher, BSB, big halibut... __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

03-17-2014, 06:52 AM	#2
addicted2sp33d Here fishy fishy fishy... Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 774	San Diego Bay is a big body of water with plenty of big predators... it could be a whole bunch of things. I've even had the same thing happen to me inside Mission Bay, at the bend in the inlet. Something took my free-lined 12" Mackerel, pulled drag like it was nothing and then the snapped (chewed through) 50lb braid. I know it wasn't dolphins, sea dogs, or ray because I did get to fight it for about 3-4 minutes before it broke off. It was definitely some kind of fin-swimmer. That said, I think Leopard Shark sounds good.

03-17-2014, 12:18 PM	#4
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Have you ever tried 3 way swivels?

03-17-2014, 04:35 PM	#6
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	Sharks and rays have rough skin and can abrade the line and cut it with their skin or fins. Usually floro can withstand it though. Always check your leader after every fish! It may have been nicked from an earlier engagement. Maybe time to bump up to 30 lb or maybe try a dropper loop. Still, I'd stick to a 30# halibut as the likely perpetrator

03-17-2014, 09:40 PM	#7
Irishman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 306	Thanks for the responses. The leader was 25lb test and what has me puzzled was the line was bitten through below the top swivel. It came back with about 14 inches of line below the top swivel, very clean cut in the line, no abrasion. Looking at it I was puzzled as to how it was bitten through. The middle swivel allowed the leader attached to the hook to slide up to the top swivel and down to the bottom swivel where the 4oz lead was attached. From what I was left with it looks like whatever took it inhaled the hook and then sucked in the lead, then bit through, leaving me with top swivel and 14 inches of line below. Will never know but the sound of zzzzzzz I will remember.