Best Pic Ever - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Ed · 07-12-2010, 11:48 AM

This is a pic of E2g and his son, and Sackyak (NCKA Crew) in Big Sur this week. Photo by Flyaker. Who wants to go rockfishing.

Dean Machine · 07-12-2010, 11:55 AM

conditions look nice but uhhhh.....uh oh. Were you being checked out by a toothy friend? Gotta hear the whole story.

Ed · 07-12-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean Machine

conditions look nice but uhhhh.....uh oh. Were you being checked out by a toothy friend? Gotta hear the whole story.

They guess a 20 plus GWS. Followed the kid around for a while. They are all playing freeze frame in the picture trying to get him to leave. Drive by landlords are common in this area.

FISHIONADO · 07-12-2010, 12:03 PM

I'm not calling BS, just interesting that a 20' shark didn't disturb the water at all.

Ed · 07-12-2010, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by FISHIONADO

I'm not calling BS, just interesting that a 20' shark didn't disturb the water at all.

This is off a report on the Norcal Board. These are well known longtime yakfishers up north. Not the type to BS. Polygamist Al and I had a similar experience in the same area a couple years ago.

j mo · 07-12-2010, 01:12 PM

id expect to see the upper caudal lobe too... cool pic none the less and im sure ill keep this in mind when fishing Seaside - uh, thanks!

kareem korn · 07-12-2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed

They guess a 20 plus GWS. Followed the kid around for a while. They are all playing freeze frame in the picture trying to get him to leave. Drive by landlords are common in this area.

Doesn't look like it's even fazing the guy in the yellow yak....."One more cast"

dorado50 · 07-12-2010, 01:29 PM

April 1, 2011 is along way off......good effort however.

bluesquids · 07-12-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by j mo

id expect to see the upper caudal lobe too...

The pic was taken as the shark was going under, the fin was actually 3-4 feet tall earlier, sounds like they got a good ID, 12 feet from dorsal to snout, white on it's bottom. Big ass shark.

Oolie · 07-12-2010, 03:19 PM

i thought they only followed the squid around?

old_rookie · 07-12-2010, 03:34 PM

I'm thinking PS on this one... but I'm no shark expert.

dfroggy54 · 07-12-2010, 05:24 PM

oh hell no..

deepdvr · 07-12-2010, 05:38 PM

I doubt this is a BS photo/post from the NorCal guys. I think their length estimate is off but Big Sur is super sharky and a big GW sighting is commonplace.

For Big Sur, I'll stick to the camping, nice vistas and outdoor

Here's a couple of sweet photos I found on that board.

Billy V · 07-12-2010, 06:41 PM

The dorsal fin doesn't look right. It looks Photoshopped.

tony · 07-12-2010, 06:49 PM

Looks like a sinking kayak.....nose up
"Where did Hank go? he was here a minute ago..."
Bilge pump - never leave home without it....

Whizz Bang · 07-12-2010, 07:00 PM

DeepDvr aka "Little Eric" I was dying....thx

BS

The picture is 3D after your second brownie. 20 feet of apex predator WILL disturb the water.

Dean Machine · 07-12-2010, 07:07 PM

Calling a definite B.S. on this one. Got me!

There is no reflection on the water from the fin. Seems strange since evrey other object has one. Maybe its a vampire shark?

Dean Machine · 07-12-2010, 07:31 PM

Honestly, I believe that this is a normal occurence especially in that area and definitely not far fetched. The pic is naturally subject to objectivity. Very cool pic if its legit. Did these guys post a story or something on another board? Seems like it would be a good read.

deepdvr · 07-12-2010, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Whizz Bang

DeepDvr aka "Little Eric" I was dying....thx

BS

The picture is 3D after your second brownie. 20 feet of apex predator WILL disturb the water.

I'm glad I made your day a little brighter.

:luxhell o:

The story sounds like someone bought 'Bruce' from the movie Jaws at a swap meet and decided to fuck with their friends with a little underwater remote controlled dramatics.

ronbo613 · 07-12-2010, 07:41 PM

One time when we were surfing in Puerto Escondido, a bunch of sharks swam between us and the beach. Scared? Sure, but what are the options? Swim in or surf in? In Central America, I saw black tip reef sharks every day and great whites swimming along the ledge of the continental shelf of the big surf days.
Compared to that, sitting on my kayak without my legs dangling in the water is no threat. Personally, I don't think a shark is going to try and eat a 13' piece of plastic when there are so many sea lions for dinner.

07-12-2010, 11:48 AM	#1
Ed Fringe Head Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Drippin Chicken Water Ranch Posts: 140	Best Pic Ever This is a pic of E2g and his son, and Sackyak (NCKA Crew) in Big Sur this week. Photo by Flyaker. Who wants to go rockfishing. __________________ "If cabbage was good for you, rabbits would be big as bears" (Adi)

07-12-2010, 11:55 AM	#2
Dean Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Clemente Posts: 162	conditions look nice but uhhhh.....uh oh. Were you being checked out by a toothy friend? Gotta hear the whole story. __________________ "Good luck and tight lines!"

07-12-2010, 01:12 PM	#6
j mo Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Encinitas Posts: 600	id expect to see the upper caudal lobe too... cool pic none the less and im sure ill keep this in mind when fishing Seaside - uh, thanks! Last edited by j mo; 07-12-2010 at 01:25 PM.

07-12-2010, 07:00 PM	#16
Whizz Bang Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 396	LMFAO DeepDvr aka "Little Eric" I was dying....thx BS The picture is 3D after your second brownie. 20 feet of apex predator WILL disturb the water.

07-12-2010, 07:07 PM	#17
Dean Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Clemente Posts: 162	Calling a definite B.S. on this one. Got me! There is no reflection on the water from the fin. Seems strange since evrey other object has one. Maybe its a vampire shark? __________________ "Good luck and tight lines!"

07-12-2010, 12:03 PM	#4
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	I'm not calling BS, just interesting that a 20' shark didn't disturb the water at all.

07-12-2010, 01:29 PM	#8
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	April 1, 2011 is along way off......good effort however.

07-12-2010, 03:34 PM	#11
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	I'm thinking PS on this one... but I'm no shark expert.

07-12-2010, 05:24 PM	#12
dfroggy54 Rolly Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 245	oh hell no..

07-12-2010, 05:38 PM	#13
deepdvr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 591	I doubt this is a BS photo/post from the NorCal guys. I think their length estimate is off but Big Sur is super sharky and a big GW sighting is commonplace. For Big Sur, I'll stick to the camping, nice vistas and outdoor Here's a couple of sweet photos I found on that board.

07-12-2010, 06:41 PM	#14
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	The dorsal fin doesn't look right. It looks Photoshopped.

07-12-2010, 06:49 PM	#15
tony Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: La Jolla Posts: 130	Looks like a sinking kayak.....nose up "Where did Hank go? he was here a minute ago..." Bilge pump - never leave home without it....

07-12-2010, 07:31 PM	#18
Dean Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Clemente Posts: 162	Honestly, I believe that this is a normal occurence especially in that area and definitely not far fetched. The pic is naturally subject to objectivity. Very cool pic if its legit. Did these guys post a story or something on another board? Seems like it would be a good read. __________________ "Good luck and tight lines!"

07-12-2010, 07:41 PM	#20
ronbo613 Waterman At Large Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: On the Water Posts: 199	One time when we were surfing in Puerto Escondido, a bunch of sharks swam between us and the beach. Scared? Sure, but what are the options? Swim in or surf in? In Central America, I saw black tip reef sharks every day and great whites swimming along the ledge of the continental shelf of the big surf days. Compared to that, sitting on my kayak without my legs dangling in the water is no threat. Personally, I don't think a shark is going to try and eat a 13' piece of plastic when there are so many sea lions for dinner. __________________ Kayak Fishing Photos and Video