Shark encounter - what to do

[Mwhitcraft]

Originally Posted by YakDout

This is what id go with...

http://www.billsbangsticks.com/44-Ma...head_p_18.html


Maybe the 12 gauge round for backup.

I've considered getting a bangstick, just in case. I've shied away from the idea due to fear of accidentally shooting my leg off if I flip or get jostled too much. In a kayak, you are more likely to bump the firing end than you are when diving.

How secure is the safety on these? Does anyone know how likely they are to misfire? How difficult is it to remove the safety in case of an emergency?

[TJones]

Originally Posted by Mwhitcraft

I've considered getting a bangstick, just in case. I've shied away from the idea due to fear of accidentally shooting my leg off if I flip or get jostled too much. In a kayak, you are more likely to bump the firing end than you are when diving.

How secure is the safety on these? Does anyone know how likely they are to misfire? How difficult is it to remove the safety in case of an emergency?

The stick has never seen water due to probability of blowing a hole in yak or self . As you can see in photo the clip . The firing pin is hair pin sensitive .

[alanw]

Here's what you do - record that hammerhead with his teeth on your Bonito attached to your gameclip, then report it to the news

http://ktla.com/2015/09/17/video-cap...aA34zqjjMlR6yl


http://ktla.com/2015/09/17/video-cap...ff-dana-point/

[Mwhitcraft]

I'm trying to be serious here. I don't plan on reporting anything to the news or doing anything to endanger our ability to fish. I'm just looking for some practical advice, so I don't become a hamburger for an aggressive shark. I do NOT believe that all shark sightings are dangerous, but I DO believe that sharks are vicious predators and should be treated as such.

Originally Posted by alanw

Here's what you do - record that hammerhead with his teeth on your Bonito attached to your gameclip, then report it to the news

http://ktla.com/2015/09/17/video-cap...aA34zqjjMlR6yl


http://ktla.com/2015/09/17/video-cap...ff-dana-point/