Kayakers--BE ON ALERT - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

sdcoastie · 02-06-2016, 09:41 PM

On one of the SD fishing facebook pages it sounds like shots may have been fired in the direction of a kayaker this morning. Keep your head on a swivel.

momo fish · 02-06-2016, 10:44 PM

The FUK!! Hope no one was hurt.. And surly coast guard and sherif needs to get involved..

What's wrong with people?? Starting to sound like the Malibu guys may have moved south.. 😂

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Originally Posted by sdcoastie

On one of the SD fishing facebook pages it sounds like shots may have been fired in the direction of a kayaker this morning. Keep your head on a swivel.

Harry Hill · 02-07-2016, 05:55 AM

If shots weren't fired yet they will be soon if this guy keeps up his antics. I know that I won't let someone swamp me just because they are a local, or for any other reason. Especially since San Bernardino a lot more people are carrying concealed.

surfisher · 02-07-2016, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by sdcoastie

On one of the SD fishing facebook pages it sounds like shots may have been fired in the direction of a kayaker this morning. Keep your head on a swivel.

Do you have a link? Couldn't find it!

As far as Trompas being an ass, he's no different than all the other boaters out there. Although he was a lot noisier than everyone else, I'd have to agree with maquinapescado. I don't see very many other commercial guys giving out so many tips and information on the local bight. Here's a pretty rad episode with some useful information from both Trompas and Duane.

skrilla · 02-07-2016, 09:36 AM

Don't worry, Hobie has us covered and for only 499.95 ( shotgun not included ).

Matt · 02-07-2016, 10:52 AM

As a former Malibu Kayak pro staffer, a former OEX pro staffer and a friend of both Mr. Trompas and Mr. Pruitt and a friend to many a kayaker and currently a PB'er all I can say is this, Greg was always extrememly helpful to me while kayaking and always extremely helpful with tips etc... i actually never had a negative incident with the guy. I gave him his space as I knew he was a commercial fisherman and he had always worked his ass off.

I as well as many of you have had pretty negative moments on the water before after spending many a night catching or fishing for wsb and yt, I was not always nice but a lot of the time if I was being a dick it was due to not only poor choices on my part but also sometimes instigated by someone else's poor decisions as well.

I am not condoning anyone's behaviour all I am saying is this, please be considerate of one another out there...if ya give Greg or any other commercial fisherman their space you will often be welcomed or given bait or tips from them. I have had a few moments of just flat out stupidity out there in the 15+ years of fishing both on a kayak and a panga and now on a cc and if it was ever directed at you I sincerely apologize. But let's all admit we are human and make mistakes, remember being nice doesnt hurt anyone not does saying you are sorry if you screwed up. Greg is a friend as is Josh (Josh was even at my wedding) they both are great guys if you get a chance to meet them. Josh hleped me refime my skillset on the yak and Greg helped me a great deal when I bought a boat.

I am sorry some of ya have had negative interactions but show some respect to the commercial guys (there are a lot more than just Greg) and I gurantee it will benefit you. Show respect to get respect. If ya see me out there and are ever in trouble or need any assistance please feel free to hit me up on ch. 68 on the vhf even if its just for a cold beer and a hello!

Take care and tight lines to all and like Owl Chapman once said "guve a wave ya never know who has a cute sister!" And if ya know who's sister I married ya know what I am saying (Tylerdurden of BWE's sister to be exact)

As for the big wsb that Dave caught, I have a few pics of him with big fosh from my kayal days I believe.

I am very happy to call many kayak fisherman friends...guys like taggermile, cj siebler, Andy Iceman, Greg Andrew, Josh Pruitt, Jasmin, dorado50 , Billy V and many more! I hope i get to meet some more of ya and say hello as well!

Mr. NiceGuy · 02-07-2016, 02:13 PM

Someone who knows him should link him to this thread.

If he's not always so determined to be an asshole, maybe he will apologize and behave with a little more civility in the future. Maybe he can try to redeem his reputation amongst fishermen.

Maybe he thinks his belligerent and condescending attitude is cool. Maybe he's just not thinking.

Commercial or not, that's no excuse to be rude. For his charter business and FB fishing page it would behoove him to build his reputation rather than destroy it.

taggermike · 02-07-2016, 02:33 PM

Well said Matt. Being a dick, screaming threats, close fast drive bys, or throwing irons at any one is always wrong and I would never condone it. No one has any more right to the ocean or the fish than any body else. Period! You don't need to run from or avoid guys like Trompus.

But do your part. Try not to be a problem in a crowd. Be mindful of your actions and location. Some yakkers, and boaters, are inexperienced and have no knowledge of etiquate. Screaming at them doesn't help. Maybe it would be good idea to post some of the unspoken rules.

It's a simple thing but i always try to treat every one, yak, skiff, yacht, and sport boat the way I'd like to be treated. So far this seams to have worked cause after 16 years kayak fishing I've had exactly 1 yelling match. Which was odd cause I didn't even have a line in the water. And if Some times this respect isnt shown to me by others it doesn't bug me much.

Get a bit of experience n confidence in your self. You don't need to get in to the crowd. Chances are you know more than at least 1/2 those guys any way. You don't need to be in the chumm line of a sports boat. Let them pull all the sea lions in and go your own way. Trompus is a very knowledgeable and skilled angler. He's gonna be on a good spot, but not the only spot. Give him the room you'd want or give a wave n keep on going.

Greg Trompus gets way out of line, no doubt about it. But that's not the only side of him. Over the years I've had 1 interaction with him. It was during a marginally crowded bite on the squid bed strait off the shore. Being on a drifting kayak among many anchored boats you can quickly drift in to places you shouldn't be. I was paddling and staying in a space equadistant from several boats. I hooked a big yt that ran strait towards the kelp line. Right under Greg's boat and around his anchor. We worked together handing the rod back and forth around his anchor rope. I went around his bow, he handed me my rod back, and I landed a 35 lb yt a few minutes later. He yelled a "right on" n I went back and sincerely thanked him. Mike

Mr. NiceGuy · 02-07-2016, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by taggermike

throwing irons at anyone is always wrong

Shield Wall

Mthomas88 · 02-09-2016, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sdcoastie

On one of the SD fishing facebook pages it sounds like shots may have been fired in the direction of a kayaker this morning. Keep your head on a swivel.

I wish this turd would fire at me or some of the other guys I fish with! He have hot lead coming back at him! What an a$$clown!

DanaPT · 02-09-2016, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mthomas88

I wish this turd would fire at me or some of the other guys I fish with! He have hot lead coming back at him! What an a$$clown!

Would like to fish with guy!

ful-rac · 02-09-2016, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mthomas88

I wish this turd would fire at me or some of the other guys I fish with! He have hot lead coming back at him! What an a$$clown!

Rifle on boat vs handgun on kayak....hmmm let me think about that....

You LOSE!

TCS · 02-09-2016, 08:56 PM

A few years back Greg had a big skipjack he was fishing on with Brandon Hayward. Every night for a while they'd come out at night and find the spot. In the morning the kayaks would swarm out and surround them and catch fish. They didn't seem to mind and were pretty cool about it.

surfisher · 02-09-2016, 10:14 PM

Trompas used to kayak fish LJ as well, he even talks about it in an article he wrote for Brandon Haywards Journal 'The Bight' (Issue 1 I think) ... That article was also informative and a great read.

Pinhead · 02-09-2016, 10:52 PM

Next time I hit LJ, I'll be sure to bring my SDPD buddy along. I'm pretty sure he carry's. If not, he'll have a cell and will know who to call.....and I'll just watch and laugh.

These types of punks, regardless of their job, need to get the lesson the hard way. Bullying others with the entitlement attitude, will only get your backside kicked, eventually.

Who was it that said: "Nothin' like a nice piece of hickory"?

Hunters Pa · 02-10-2016, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Pinhead

Who was it that said: "Nothin' like a nice piece of hickory"?

Clint Eastwood. Pale Rider

DanaPT · 02-10-2016, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

Rifle on boat vs handgun on kayak....hmmm let me think about that....

You LOSE!

I'd betcha anyone receiving return fire is going to "re-think" the situation.

Pinhead · 02-10-2016, 06:03 PM

Unless it's a well trained cop with a .44

..... My, that's a big one........ Hunters Pa.. Another chance

. Amaze your friends!

Hunters Pa · 02-10-2016, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinhead

Unless it's a well trained cop with a .44

..... My, that's a big one........ Hunters Pa.. Another chance

. Amaze your friends!

Heard that one too many times, but I'm guessing you are looking for from a movie?

Googling would be cheating. Don't know it off hand

Hunters Pa · 02-10-2016, 07:12 PM

Police Academy?

02-06-2016, 09:41 PM	#1
sdcoastie Junior Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 25	On one of the SD fishing facebook pages it sounds like shots may have been fired in the direction of a kayaker this morning. Keep your head on a swivel. __________________ Malibu Stealth 9 Last edited by sdcoastie; 02-06-2016 at 10:33 PM.

02-07-2016, 09:36 AM	#5
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	Don't worry, Hobie has us covered and for only 499.95 ( shotgun not included ). __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13

02-07-2016, 10:52 AM	#6
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	As a former Malibu Kayak pro staffer, a former OEX pro staffer and a friend of both Mr. Trompas and Mr. Pruitt and a friend to many a kayaker and currently a PB'er all I can say is this, Greg was always extrememly helpful to me while kayaking and always extremely helpful with tips etc... i actually never had a negative incident with the guy. I gave him his space as I knew he was a commercial fisherman and he had always worked his ass off. I as well as many of you have had pretty negative moments on the water before after spending many a night catching or fishing for wsb and yt, I was not always nice but a lot of the time if I was being a dick it was due to not only poor choices on my part but also sometimes instigated by someone else's poor decisions as well. I am not condoning anyone's behaviour all I am saying is this, please be considerate of one another out there...if ya give Greg or any other commercial fisherman their space you will often be welcomed or given bait or tips from them. I have had a few moments of just flat out stupidity out there in the 15+ years of fishing both on a kayak and a panga and now on a cc and if it was ever directed at you I sincerely apologize. But let's all admit we are human and make mistakes, remember being nice doesnt hurt anyone not does saying you are sorry if you screwed up. Greg is a friend as is Josh (Josh was even at my wedding) they both are great guys if you get a chance to meet them. Josh hleped me refime my skillset on the yak and Greg helped me a great deal when I bought a boat. I am sorry some of ya have had negative interactions but show some respect to the commercial guys (there are a lot more than just Greg) and I gurantee it will benefit you. Show respect to get respect. If ya see me out there and are ever in trouble or need any assistance please feel free to hit me up on ch. 68 on the vhf even if its just for a cold beer and a hello! Take care and tight lines to all and like Owl Chapman once said "guve a wave ya never know who has a cute sister!" And if ya know who's sister I married ya know what I am saying (Tylerdurden of BWE's sister to be exact) As for the big wsb that Dave caught, I have a few pics of him with big fosh from my kayal days I believe. I am very happy to call many kayak fisherman friends...guys like taggermile, cj siebler, Andy Iceman, Greg Andrew, Josh Pruitt, Jasmin, dorado50 , Billy V and many more! I hope i get to meet some more of ya and say hello as well! __________________ Thanks Matt F.

02-07-2016, 02:13 PM	#7
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 838	Someone who knows him should link him to this thread. If he's not always so determined to be an asshole, maybe he will apologize and behave with a little more civility in the future. Maybe he can try to redeem his reputation amongst fishermen. Maybe he thinks his belligerent and condescending attitude is cool. Maybe he's just not thinking. Commercial or not, that's no excuse to be rude. For his charter business and FB fishing page it would behoove him to build his reputation rather than destroy it. __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise Last edited by Mr. NiceGuy; 02-07-2016 at 02:29 PM.

02-09-2016, 10:14 PM	#14
surfisher Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 388	Trompas used to kayak fish LJ as well, he even talks about it in an article he wrote for Brandon Haywards Journal 'The Bight' (Issue 1 I think) ... That article was also informative and a great read. __________________

02-07-2016, 05:55 AM	#3
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	If shots weren't fired yet they will be soon if this guy keeps up his antics. I know that I won't let someone swamp me just because they are a local, or for any other reason. Especially since San Bernardino a lot more people are carrying concealed.

02-07-2016, 02:33 PM	#8
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Well said Matt. Being a dick, screaming threats, close fast drive bys, or throwing irons at any one is always wrong and I would never condone it. No one has any more right to the ocean or the fish than any body else. Period! You don't need to run from or avoid guys like Trompus. But do your part. Try not to be a problem in a crowd. Be mindful of your actions and location. Some yakkers, and boaters, are inexperienced and have no knowledge of etiquate. Screaming at them doesn't help. Maybe it would be good idea to post some of the unspoken rules. It's a simple thing but i always try to treat every one, yak, skiff, yacht, and sport boat the way I'd like to be treated. So far this seams to have worked cause after 16 years kayak fishing I've had exactly 1 yelling match. Which was odd cause I didn't even have a line in the water. And if Some times this respect isnt shown to me by others it doesn't bug me much. Get a bit of experience n confidence in your self. You don't need to get in to the crowd. Chances are you know more than at least 1/2 those guys any way. You don't need to be in the chumm line of a sports boat. Let them pull all the sea lions in and go your own way. Trompus is a very knowledgeable and skilled angler. He's gonna be on a good spot, but not the only spot. Give him the room you'd want or give a wave n keep on going. Greg Trompus gets way out of line, no doubt about it. But that's not the only side of him. Over the years I've had 1 interaction with him. It was during a marginally crowded bite on the squid bed strait off the shore. Being on a drifting kayak among many anchored boats you can quickly drift in to places you shouldn't be. I was paddling and staying in a space equadistant from several boats. I hooked a big yt that ran strait towards the kelp line. Right under Greg's boat and around his anchor. We worked together handing the rod back and forth around his anchor rope. I went around his bow, he handed me my rod back, and I landed a 35 lb yt a few minutes later. He yelled a "right on" n I went back and sincerely thanked him. Mike

02-09-2016, 08:56 PM	#13
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	A few years back Greg had a big skipjack he was fishing on with Brandon Hayward. Every night for a while they'd come out at night and find the spot. In the morning the kayaks would swarm out and surround them and catch fish. They didn't seem to mind and were pretty cool about it.

02-09-2016, 10:52 PM	#15
Pinhead We all Stink Sometimes! Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 163	Next time I hit LJ, I'll be sure to bring my SDPD buddy along. I'm pretty sure he carry's. If not, he'll have a cell and will know who to call.....and I'll just watch and laugh. These types of punks, regardless of their job, need to get the lesson the hard way. Bullying others with the entitlement attitude, will only get your backside kicked, eventually. Who was it that said: "Nothin' like a nice piece of hickory"?

02-10-2016, 06:03 PM	#18
Pinhead We all Stink Sometimes! Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 163	Unless it's a well trained cop with a .44 ..... My, that's a big one........ Hunters Pa.. Another chance . Amaze your friends!

02-10-2016, 07:12 PM	#20
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,358	Police Academy?