RED ALERT!!!! RED ALERT!!!!! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

summers in kuwait · 08-29-2015, 02:18 PM

Glad I got out of there by 11, just barely missed sharknado 4

Got my forbidden fruit too

SR · 08-29-2015, 02:35 PM

Was going to head out this morning too.

For you locals, I've read most of you launch in the early AM. Is it not ideal to launch any time after the morning? I'm assuming it has something to do with the tide?

Blabelfish · 08-29-2015, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by summers in kuwait

Glad I got out of there by 11, just barely missed sharknado 4

Got my forbidden fruit too

Nice. Passed right by you as you were hanging that guy. Circled the area and was bit ten minutes later.

summers in kuwait · 08-29-2015, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Blabelfish

Nice. Passed right by you as you were hanging that guy. Circled the area and was bit ten minutes later.

I heard some cheering and talk on the radio and headed outside that big group of guys. Looked like a bunch of guys hooked up and saw a guy bleeding his fish. Thought I missed it and then a couple minutes later as I passed buzzzzzzzz.

Congrats on the catch!

Zed · 08-29-2015, 05:16 PM

Just saw the story w vid on ABC7 LA. Didn't appear to be any different than the dozen or so others seen cruising around for the last few months.
Mass hysteria.

Seahunterr · 08-29-2015, 05:17 PM

Thats crazy, sharks dont bite kayaks

Zed · 08-29-2015, 05:34 PM

Bluefish.

Kink · 08-29-2015, 05:40 PM

So I'm the one that took that video. I was so stoked to see it since I have heard so many others on here have. We did not make a big deal about the shark at all. It followed us all the way in. We told a few other kayakers so they could come check it out. As we got closer to shore, there were a couple swimmers a few feet away from us, so my dad just let them know there was a hammerhead right here. They kind of freaked out when the shark swam right towards them. When we landed, we decided to not talk about it much so as to keep the hysteria from happening. One of the swimmers asked me to email him the video, so I said sure. Before I knew it, the lifeguards were interviewing me and watching the video. They said they had to follow protocol because the shark looked aggressive in the video, but I could tell they didn't want to go through the hassle. I couldn't believe they were actually going to do it either. We had no intention of making a big deal out of it. We were just happy to see it and have it around.

And we both caught YT. Good day for us. Bad day for people wanting to play in the water there.

DanaPT · 08-30-2015, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Kink

So I'm the one that took that video. I was so stoked to see it since I have heard so many others on here have. We did not make a big deal about the shark at all. It followed us all the way in. We told a few other kayakers so they could come check it out. As we got closer to shore, there were a couple swimmers a few feet away from us, so my dad just let them know there was a hammerhead right here. They kind of freaked out when the shark swam right towards them. When we landed, we decided to not talk about it much so as to keep the hysteria from happening. One of the swimmers asked me to email him the video, so I said sure. Before I knew it, the lifeguards were interviewing me and watching the video. They said they had to follow protocol because the shark looked aggressive in the video, but I could tell they didn't want to go through the hassle. I couldn't believe they were actually going to do it either. We had no intention of making a big deal out of it. We were just happy to see it and have it around.

And we both caught YT. Good day for us. Bad day for people wanting to play in the water there.

Glad you lived to tell your story. Welcome to the sport. you will come to know that sharks live in the ocean and will investigate fish slime guts and blood coming from your kayak. How many more sightings/video should we share with the people and life guards? Just maybe someone will put the "facts" together and determine kayak fisherman are drawing these beasts close to swimmers because of their dangerous activities.

Keep it up.... Launch closed maybe for 24 hrs 36 hrs or permanently next time?

bigbarrels · 08-30-2015, 08:17 AM

captnblood34 · 08-30-2015, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Kink

So I'm the one that took that video. I was so stoked to see it since I have heard so many others on here have. We did not make a big deal about the shark at all. It followed us all the way in. We told a few other kayakers so they could come check it out. As we got closer to shore, there were a couple swimmers a few feet away from us, so my dad just let them know there was a hammerhead right here. They kind of freaked out when the shark swam right towards them. When we landed, we decided to not talk about it much so as to keep the hysteria from happening. One of the swimmers asked me to email him the video, so I said sure. Before I knew it, the lifeguards were interviewing me and watching the video. They said they had to follow protocol because the shark looked aggressive in the video, but I could tell they didn't want to go through the hassle. I couldn't believe they were actually going to do it either. We had no intention of making a big deal out of it. We were just happy to see it and have it around.

And we both caught YT. Good day for us. Bad day for people wanting to play in the water there.

You're doing a good job

Kink · 08-30-2015, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by captnblood34

You're doing a good job

I have been misquoted left and right. I stopped talking to everyone. I never even reported it like the news is saying. I just innocently answered a few questions from the lifeguards and showed them my video. Sorry people are stupid. A lot of people on here are stupid, too.

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JayB619 · 08-30-2015, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by summers in kuwait

Glad I got out of there by 11, just barely missed sharknado 4

Got my forbidden fruit too

Nice catch cousin! I guess I'll be stopping by your house for some yt

yemff · 08-30-2015, 04:09 PM

After seeing that there was a second closure, and this time they explicitly state it was a fisherman, I foresee a closure of the launch ramp in the near future.

summers in kuwait · 08-30-2015, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JayB619

Nice catch cousin! I guess I'll be stopping by your house for some yt

We'll have to get some more

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Had Elliott's 5th birthday and made tacos for about 13 people.
Used the whole fish, minus the collars and some sashimi I made Sat. evening.

Irishman · 08-30-2015, 07:30 PM

But what about the hordes of Leopard Sharks...can't they at least get a mention as they voraciously devour a crab....media will make a circus of this. How about from now on we refer to hammers as "Big Heads"

jorluivil · 08-30-2015, 07:53 PM

My wife said I can't fish anymore because there are sharks in the water but She's ok with me riding my bike in the streets of L.A.?

Thinking about hitting la jolla again next weekend.

jorluivil · 08-30-2015, 08:03 PM

Has anyone ever noticed all of the leopard sharks that are in the surf area?

FISH11 · 08-30-2015, 08:16 PM

Jorge maybe your life insurance has a clause than covers accidents but not being eaten by wildlife! Just saying!

kjsdad619 · 08-31-2015, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

Has anyone ever noticed all of the leopard sharks that are in the surf area?

Saw 3 in 4 feet of water..told couple college girls check it out..nobody freaked out.

08-29-2015, 05:16 PM	#5
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Just saw the story w vid on ABC7 LA. Didn't appear to be any different than the dozen or so others seen cruising around for the last few months. Mass hysteria. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

08-29-2015, 05:17 PM	#6
Seahunterr Junior Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: underwater Posts: 8	Beach closed? Thats crazy, sharks dont bite kayaks Attached Images

08-29-2015, 05:34 PM	#7
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Bluefish. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

08-30-2015, 08:17 AM	#10
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	__________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear

08-30-2015, 07:53 PM	#17
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	My wife said I can't fish anymore because there are sharks in the water but She's ok with me riding my bike in the streets of L.A.? Thinking about hitting la jolla again next weekend. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

08-29-2015, 02:18 PM	#1
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	Glad I got out of there by 11, just barely missed sharknado 4 Got my forbidden fruit too

08-29-2015, 02:35 PM	#2
SR Junior Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 5	Was going to head out this morning too. For you locals, I've read most of you launch in the early AM. Is it not ideal to launch any time after the morning? I'm assuming it has something to do with the tide?

08-29-2015, 05:40 PM	#8
Kink Junior Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 13	So I'm the one that took that video. I was so stoked to see it since I have heard so many others on here have. We did not make a big deal about the shark at all. It followed us all the way in. We told a few other kayakers so they could come check it out. As we got closer to shore, there were a couple swimmers a few feet away from us, so my dad just let them know there was a hammerhead right here. They kind of freaked out when the shark swam right towards them. When we landed, we decided to not talk about it much so as to keep the hysteria from happening. One of the swimmers asked me to email him the video, so I said sure. Before I knew it, the lifeguards were interviewing me and watching the video. They said they had to follow protocol because the shark looked aggressive in the video, but I could tell they didn't want to go through the hassle. I couldn't believe they were actually going to do it either. We had no intention of making a big deal out of it. We were just happy to see it and have it around. And we both caught YT. Good day for us. Bad day for people wanting to play in the water there.

08-30-2015, 04:09 PM	#14
yemff Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 75	After seeing that there was a second closure, and this time they explicitly state it was a fisherman, I foresee a closure of the launch ramp in the near future.

08-30-2015, 07:30 PM	#16
Irishman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 306	But what about the hordes of Leopard Sharks...can't they at least get a mention as they voraciously devour a crab....media will make a circus of this. How about from now on we refer to hammers as "Big Heads"

08-30-2015, 08:03 PM	#18
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	Has anyone ever noticed all of the leopard sharks that are in the surf area? __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

08-30-2015, 08:16 PM	#19
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,638	Jorge maybe your life insurance has a clause than covers accidents but not being eaten by wildlife! Just saying! __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )