What's this? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

kirkdavis · 03-03-2017, 02:19 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Aq1ZBAzhc0
Saw it this morning off LJ. At first I thought maybe Mola Mola, then, maybe a shark, but the movement didn't seem right. Now I think maybe it's a whale fluke, but I never saw or heard it blow.
Any Ideas?

NICKWORN · 03-03-2017, 02:25 PM

Looks like a seal fin to me, probably lounging. I see them laying, basking in the water on their side with only their fin visible.

kirkdavis · 03-03-2017, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NICKWORN

Looks like a seal fin to me, probably lounging. I see them laying, basking in the water on their side with only their fin visible.

Possible, but it looked too wide. I never heard anything breathing either. I know that sea critters can hold their breath for a long time, but this didn't take a breath before disappearing, and I only saw one seal later in the day away from that spot.

GregAndrew · 03-03-2017, 03:33 PM

Mola Mola. That is a pretty common sight this time of year for those. Sea Lions typically will leave it above water longer while they are resting.

Sheephead · 03-03-2017, 03:52 PM

Looks like a lobster pot with that quality. If you never saw it again, it was probably a seal, however, I've seen baby mako's doing stuff like that out there before.

jorluivil · 03-03-2017, 04:34 PM

It's a seal that's drowning and calling for help

YakDout · 03-05-2017, 10:39 AM

Does your video camera auto focus?

kirkdavis · 03-05-2017, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by YakDout

Does your video camera auto focus?

It is my iPhone camera. I assumed it is auto focus, but with my skills I was lucky to get a video at all. Last time out it was filming when I thought it was off and visa versa.

YakDout · 03-05-2017, 01:45 PM

I was just asking because it seems like it might be focusing on the rod.

kirkdavis · 03-05-2017, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by YakDout

I was just asking because it seems like it might be focusing on the rod.

I bet you are right. I will try to remember that next time. Now I am embarrassed because I had to put it on Youtube to get it on BWE. So my very first video on Youtube shows that I am a rank ameteur. Oh well, live and learn.

YakDout · 03-05-2017, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kirkdavis

I bet you are right. I will try to remember that next time. Now I am embarrassed because I had to put it on Youtube to get it on BWE. So my very first video on Youtube shows that I am a rank ameteur. Oh well, live and learn.

Hahah dont worry about it. Just wanted to see if I could help out

03-03-2017, 02:19 PM	#1
kirkdavis Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: SD County Posts: 360	What's this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Aq1ZBAzhc0 Saw it this morning off LJ. At first I thought maybe Mola Mola, then, maybe a shark, but the movement didn't seem right. Now I think maybe it's a whale fluke, but I never saw or heard it blow. Any Ideas?

03-03-2017, 02:25 PM	#2
NICKWORN Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: SANTUCKET Posts: 629	Seal fin Looks like a seal fin to me, probably lounging. I see them laying, basking in the water on their side with only their fin visible.

03-03-2017, 04:34 PM	#6
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	It's a seal that's drowning and calling for help __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

03-03-2017, 03:33 PM	#4
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Mola Mola. That is a pretty common sight this time of year for those. Sea Lions typically will leave it above water longer while they are resting.

03-03-2017, 03:52 PM	#5
Sheephead Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 115	Looks like a lobster pot with that quality. If you never saw it again, it was probably a seal, however, I've seen baby mako's doing stuff like that out there before.

03-05-2017, 10:39 AM	#7
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Does your video camera auto focus?

03-05-2017, 01:45 PM	#9
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	I was just asking because it seems like it might be focusing on the rod.