Sharky in La Jolla!

[Cbad Mike]

Thanks for the report and am glad you weren't hurt.
This sport has its dangers, don't ever take them for granted.
As for fish over the side well now you know. I see this as also a prime example on why not to use a bait tube.
As a safety precaution I have a plastic connection on the strap from my kayak to my game clip that will break away before possibly flipping me if something grabs my fish while I'm bleeding it or when it's on deck.
When I catch I store the fish behind me and am always aware that blood is draining out of my scupper holes providing a nice trail for something that may want to follow.
Fishing has changed this year with more sharks around than usual so act accordingly.

[bigbarrels]

You almost got the Darwin award.

It is ok, I almost got it once with a couple calico bass.

[FISH11]

I hear it all the time shark keeps hitting the kayak, or keeps bumping it, or followed me in to shallower water. In all cases people had fish over the side or on top and either visible or releasing all the juices through the scuppers. I ask, "WHY" would anybody basically be chumming while in a kayak. I think it's a no brainer to hide the fish or better have it inside the kayak though a hatch. Never ever have them hanging over the side in a game clip. If you don't loose it to a seal or shark, you might be in the water, because they are a lot stronger and faster then you. Just really lucky not to have been hurt. Thanks for sharing, because you might save someone else.

[Cadillyak]

Glad you're safe. Everyone hit it on the head. Before yak fishing I used to rent skiffs in the bay. Had a 30"+ but on a game clip in the water. Sea lions came up with so much power, hit the boat, got the fish, and enjoyed dinner on us.

I keep my fish on deck with a towel and occasionally wet it.