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

CalTexFisher · 08-13-2013, 11:22 AM

Nice catch! That big guy is actually a mako, a more desirable shark to catch than a blue, and is a lot more common in coastal waters than the blue. Thats actually a nice trophy catch from a kayak. Way to go!

ful-rac · 08-13-2013, 11:28 AM

Yeah not quite the blue shark you think It is....that's a mako alright....

CalTexFisher · 08-13-2013, 11:31 AM

You won't catch me on the water if I spot his big mama

makobob · 08-13-2013, 11:42 AM

MAKO, good eating too.

FISH11 · 08-13-2013, 11:43 AM

Thank You in the ID of the shark I had not ck'd out the different pictures on ID. It was a surprise and it did make a lot of splashing until I kept it out of water as much as possible. The last thing I wanted was him turning towards or getting in the kayak. when the line cut on his teeth he just swam off slowly like nothing had happened.

oneyedeer · 08-13-2013, 11:50 AM

you can spot a mako by it's crazy eyes 0_o

taggermike · 08-13-2013, 12:01 PM

Nice photo of the shark. How did the little bonito do in your bait tank? I've had trouble keeping them alive. Makos can be so twitchy and unpredictable, I always glad when the bite off away from the kayak. Mike

FISH11 · 08-13-2013, 12:10 PM

Yeah I caught three at once on the sabiki and two more sepperatly. I used the first and lost it when it tangled in some deep kelp. The second was in my tank and like you said it was dead with the others in the live well. That's the one the shark took. Don't know why they die ad green backs do fine. While sinking or trolling I guess they look live enough. Those Teeth where quite intimidating.

kareem korn · 08-13-2013, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by FISH11

. The last thing I wanted was him turning towards or getting in the kayak. .

Be really carefull next time. The mako is the only shark that will follow the line back to see what's fn with it.

Very dangerous shark.

addicted2sp33d · 08-13-2013, 01:37 PM

Has anyone tried the "flip them upside-down" trick?

I have yet to hook a shark, so I haven't been able to try this yet, but it's supposed to immobilize them.

Great catch/photo

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Thanks for sharing!

skiptomyzoo · 08-13-2013, 01:46 PM

awesome photo, really cool although I would be slightly freaked out to see that at the end of my line.

dmrides · 08-13-2013, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kareem korn

The mako is the only shark that will follow the line back to see what's fn with it.

Fish on! Wait, I think I lost it. Oh s#!t

Makos and kayaks can be a recipe for disaster. Personally I thumb the spool and try to break them off ASAP. Sure are fun to see though, especially when they go airborne.

Sweet pic! Nice job on the release.

Carp · 08-13-2013, 08:37 PM

What an experience nice photo OP

08-13-2013, 11:28 AM	#2
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Yeah not quite the blue shark you think It is....that's a mako alright.... __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

08-13-2013, 11:42 AM	#4
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	MAKO, good eating too. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

08-13-2013, 11:43 AM	#5
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Fishing La Jolla 8-12-13 Thank You in the ID of the shark I had not ck'd out the different pictures on ID. It was a surprise and it did make a lot of splashing until I kept it out of water as much as possible. The last thing I wanted was him turning towards or getting in the kayak. when the line cut on his teeth he just swam off slowly like nothing had happened.

08-13-2013, 12:10 PM	#8
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	fishing La Jolla 8-12-13 Yeah I caught three at once on the sabiki and two more sepperatly. I used the first and lost it when it tangled in some deep kelp. The second was in my tank and like you said it was dead with the others in the live well. That's the one the shark took. Don't know why they die ad green backs do fine. While sinking or trolling I guess they look live enough. Those Teeth where quite intimidating. Last edited by FISH11; 08-13-2013 at 12:11 PM. Reason: bad spelling

08-13-2013, 08:37 PM	#13
Carp (⌐■_■)--︻╦╤─ - - - Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sandy Eggo Posts: 166	What an experience nice photo OP __________________ "California.. If it's not illegal it's going to cost ya" -Bob Munden

08-13-2013, 11:22 AM	#1
CalTexFisher Junior Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 9	Nice catch! That big guy is actually a mako, a more desirable shark to catch than a blue, and is a lot more common in coastal waters than the blue. Thats actually a nice trophy catch from a kayak. Way to go!

08-13-2013, 11:31 AM	#3
CalTexFisher Junior Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 9	You won't catch me on the water if I spot his big mama

08-13-2013, 11:50 AM	#6
oneyedeer Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, ca Posts: 684	you can spot a mako by it's crazy eyes 0_o

08-13-2013, 12:01 PM	#7
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Nice photo of the shark. How did the little bonito do in your bait tank? I've had trouble keeping them alive. Makos can be so twitchy and unpredictable, I always glad when the bite off away from the kayak. Mike

08-13-2013, 01:37 PM	#10
addicted2sp33d Here fishy fishy fishy... Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 774	Has anyone tried the "flip them upside-down" trick? I have yet to hook a shark, so I haven't been able to try this yet, but it's supposed to immobilize them. Great catch/photo . Thanks for sharing!

08-13-2013, 01:46 PM	#11
skiptomyzoo Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 31	awesome photo, really cool although I would be slightly freaked out to see that at the end of my line.