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Old 07-15-2015, 09:25 AM   #1
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any shark sightings while kayak fishing?

I'm new on this kayak fishing and I'm I wanna go out la Jolla but im a little concerned about sharks, what are the chances that I see one of this guys?
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Old 07-15-2015, 09:32 AM   #2
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100% chance you will see a shark in la jolla someday.
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Old 07-15-2015, 09:40 AM   #3
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Was fishing with a buddy at san O a couple of weeks ago. We were harassed by a 7-9 ft juvi GWS in 40 ft of water.

NO doubt about it they live or visit areas you like to SW fish.

When you see one, you'll have to decide what to do. Made me think about what I did right and wrong. One thing was for sure, hard to drop a hooked bait with it swimming around the kayak.

We're both alive and the shark wasn't aggressive. So this one we saw wasn't a problem. Got me to think that the one you ought to be afraid of is the one you don't see.

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Old 07-15-2015, 09:43 AM   #4
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I'm new on this kayak fishing and I'm I wanna go out la Jolla but im a little concerned about sharks, what are the chances that I see one of this guys?
If you fish LJ all summer you should see one or more if you keep your eyes open. They like seals, people not so much. They are AWESOME to see in the water from a yak. Seeing one up close and personal can be a life altering experience. Remember he is the TAXMAN! Rejoyce in the sighting for few ever get to experience such a majestic animal at close range. FEAR NOT, if he wanted you, he would have taken you without you knowing he was there. He is an ambush predator, if you see him he is just curious. Tight lines.
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Old 07-15-2015, 09:51 AM   #5
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Old 07-15-2015, 10:04 AM   #6
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Haven't see any GWs this year but have hooked up on two Makos in the jewel in the last two months. With the increase in fish this year = more seals = more sharks so while it can be a pucker factor moment I welcome them, gives the seals something to worry about.
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Old 07-15-2015, 10:06 AM   #7
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Kinda freaked out at first...talk about getting your adrenaline going.
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Old 07-15-2015, 02:45 PM   #8
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Every finning shark I see gets a bait tossed at it. Have yet to actually get one to the boat.....but boy what a sleigh ride. Don't worry about the sharks....plenty of swimmers to munch on before they go for the plastic navy.
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Old 07-15-2015, 03:10 PM   #9
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They're there and most times you won't see them. I have hooked up quite a few times, most times it was easy to tell because they broke off early and left my fluoro leader kind of shredded on the end. Been taken for an over 1/2 mile sleigh ride by a large Thresher and finally he broke my 65lb braid while jumping and slaming his tail on it. Had a 5 1/2 foot mako 2 feet next to me on my line. Took some pictures before he broke the leader with his very gnarly teeth. Just check out my avatar. I always pay a lot of attention around me when landing or bleeding my yellow tail. I look out for seals but a shark could be a lot more trouble, so stay alert. If sharks scare you, stick to lake bass fishing. If they don't, then someday you'll enjoy the experience.
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Old 07-15-2015, 03:33 PM   #10
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Mako, off DP, today.
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Old 07-15-2015, 03:39 PM   #11
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Mako, off DP, today.
That is a beautifull sight! How awesome.
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Old 07-15-2015, 04:37 PM   #12
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Very kewl Zed!
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Old 07-15-2015, 04:58 PM   #13
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I have yet to see one while on my kayak. I have however seen them while I've been diving and spear fishing. Lucky I didn't have a fish on my stringer at the time. It is such an amazing sight to see a shark swimming free. And yes it is certaintly an adrenaline rush for sure. They are beautiful creatures!
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Old 07-15-2015, 05:16 PM   #14
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Been at it for 9 months, out 1-2/mo.
1 airborne baby thresher at La Jolla
1 Great White juvenile 7' at San O
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Old 07-15-2015, 05:18 PM   #15
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Once you paddle into the ocean it's like taking the training wheels off, all bets are off. But thats whats rad, its more real than a sport.
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Old 07-15-2015, 05:56 PM   #16
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nah, just a 12' hammerhead that was circling our kayaks while hooping and a mako that kept bumping my kayak.................
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Old 07-15-2015, 06:06 PM   #17
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Old 07-15-2015, 06:21 PM   #18
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Great photo, Troy.
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Old 07-15-2015, 06:24 PM   #19
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I heard one
"What does the shark say?"
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Old 07-15-2015, 06:31 PM   #20
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let's see first shark I saw was A large Great White.

I have also had A Mako and a Hammerhead doing laps around my kayak for 15 minutes apiece.

Super AWESOME experiences.
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