That hammerhead - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

cell128 · 08-03-2015, 05:15 AM

Went out on my boat Saturday. Saw a 10ft one at the horseshoe kelp. They are definitely interested. And will hang around

HobieScot · 08-03-2015, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by cell128

Went out on my boat Saturday. Saw a 10ft one at the horseshoe kelp. They are definitely interested. And will hang around

Beautiful pic cell128

ctfphoto · 08-03-2015, 05:44 AM

What are the Hammerheads going after? 8 to 12 inch mackerel.

I think us humans will be just fine.

taggermike · 08-03-2015, 05:45 AM

Im not sure what species is around; scalloped, or smooth, but Hammerheads that size can be dangerous. But strait out attacking a human is very uncommon. Blood in the water, or worse, a fish struggling at boat side could fire them up to coming at the kayak. I'd say get baits out of the water and just keep moving. If there nothing for them they'll split. Sharks are so tuned in and have such evolved sences they can probably hear/feel the bait pump and smell the stressed baits in the water exiting a bait tank. Mike

Dave Legacy · 08-03-2015, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by taggermike

Im not sure what species is around; scalloped, or smooth, but Hammerheads that size can be dangerous. But strait out attacking a human is very uncommon. Blood in the water, or worse, a fish struggling at boat side could fire them up to coming at the kayak. I'd say get baits out of the water and just keep moving. If there nothing for them they'll split. Sharks are so tuned in and have such evolved sences they can probably hear/feel the bait pump and smell the stressed baits in the water exiting a bait tank. Mike

I do believe our hammerheads are Smooth Hammerheads; second largest species of hammer.

Fishin Phil · 08-03-2015, 06:18 AM

I think he'll be okay......because........he's not a Mako!

taggermike · 08-03-2015, 07:33 AM

Thanks for the ID. If we were seeing great hammerheads around things might be a bit sketchier. But even the greats still, about always, go after hooked fish and not people. But like GWs if they mistake a human for some thing else or get too curious the results are devastating. Mike.

ful-rac · 08-03-2015, 07:43 AM

I wouldn't really worry too much about those hammerheads either...Just don't fall in the water and find out otherwise....

! There have been lots of'em hang'n around not just La Jolla...but everywhere.

If you guys have ever seen a lit-up hammerhead...now that's something to be scared of...

Cbad Mike · 08-03-2015, 08:38 AM

Thanks for the info on this subject.
There are some things that I really don't want to see while on my kayak but when I do, and I'm back on the beach, I'm grateful that I saw what most people never will.
I love this sport!

Kayak_Bernie · 08-03-2015, 08:41 AM

These are most likely Smooth Hammerheads, they can grow very large 15+ feet, so they are indeed dangerous, even an accidental bite to the lower leg could be catastrophic. So when bleeding fish make sure your arms and legs are inside your kayak. Otherwise you'll get the nickname stumpy...

08-03-2015, 06:18 AM	#6
Fishin Phil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 288	Hammerhead I think he'll be okay......because........he's not a Mako! __________________ God, Family, Your Health, You're Fishing.

08-03-2015, 07:43 AM	#8
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	I wouldn't really worry too much about those hammerheads either...Just don't fall in the water and find out otherwise.... ! There have been lots of'em hang'n around not just La Jolla...but everywhere. If you guys have ever seen a lit-up hammerhead...now that's something to be scared of... __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

08-03-2015, 08:38 AM	#9
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Thanks for the info on this subject. There are some things that I really don't want to see while on my kayak but when I do, and I'm back on the beach, I'm grateful that I saw what most people never will. I love this sport! __________________ [SIGPIC]

08-03-2015, 08:41 AM	#10
Kayak_Bernie Live Watersports ProStaff Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Rolando Village Posts: 224	These are most likely Smooth Hammerheads, they can grow very large 15+ feet, so they are indeed dangerous, even an accidental bite to the lower leg could be catastrophic. So when bleeding fish make sure your arms and legs are inside your kayak. Otherwise you'll get the nickname stumpy... __________________ Heroes on the Water SoCal Chapter Safety Director

08-03-2015, 05:15 AM	#1
cell128 lizard king Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lakewood Posts: 520	Went out on my boat Saturday. Saw a 10ft one at the horseshoe kelp. They are definitely interested. And will hang around

08-03-2015, 05:44 AM	#3
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	What are the Hammerheads going after? 8 to 12 inch mackerel. I think us humans will be just fine.

08-03-2015, 05:45 AM	#4
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Im not sure what species is around; scalloped, or smooth, but Hammerheads that size can be dangerous. But strait out attacking a human is very uncommon. Blood in the water, or worse, a fish struggling at boat side could fire them up to coming at the kayak. I'd say get baits out of the water and just keep moving. If there nothing for them they'll split. Sharks are so tuned in and have such evolved sences they can probably hear/feel the bait pump and smell the stressed baits in the water exiting a bait tank. Mike

08-03-2015, 07:33 AM	#7
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Thanks for the ID. If we were seeing great hammerheads around things might be a bit sketchier. But even the greats still, about always, go after hooked fish and not people. But like GWs if they mistake a human for some thing else or get too curious the results are devastating. Mike.