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Kayak Fishing Zone => Safety First => Topic started by: Eddie on December 15, 2017, 07:30:17 PM

Title: Sea lion attack
Post by: Eddie on December 15, 2017, 07:30:17 PM
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2017/12/15/aquatic-park-swimmer-2nd-sea-lion-attack/
Title: Re: Sea lion attack
Post by: SlackedTide on December 15, 2017, 07:36:43 PM
 :smt012 really... not a big fan of seals
Title: Re: Sea lion attack
Post by: Eddie on December 15, 2017, 07:52:44 PM
:smt012 really... not a big fan of seals
Same, cute but not...remind me of wild dogs.  Seal finger is a funky disease they carry that makes your joints grow backwards...gonna fish that spot for Haii at some point.
Title: Re: Sea lion attack
Post by: Azkikr on December 15, 2017, 08:05:12 PM
2 sea lion attacks on same area in 2days
Title: Re: Sea lion attack
Post by: newfuturevintage on December 16, 2017, 09:34:50 AM
Seal finger

I might have to name my next band this.
Title: Re: Sea lion attack
Post by: Zzz on December 16, 2017, 09:42:24 AM
Seals are cute and curious. Sea lions are territorial and threatening. They will both steal your fish though so keep an eye on them.
Title: Re: Sea lion attack
Post by: Wilderness medic on December 16, 2017, 11:22:46 AM
Better start buying sea lion shield
Title: Re: Sea lion attack
Post by: Eddie on December 16, 2017, 11:29:56 AM
Seal finger

I might have to name my next band this.
Funny...
Title: Re: Sea lion attack
Post by: newfuturevintage on December 16, 2017, 12:33:22 PM
3rd one reported on the chron's website today. They've closed aquatic park to swimmers for the time being.
Title: Re: Sea lion attack
Post by: yakyakyak on December 16, 2017, 01:25:40 PM

They should drag a top water mannequin, then shoot the shit out of that thing.

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-third-sea-lion-attack-san-francisco-20171215-story.html

Title: Re: Sea lion attack
Post by: NowhereMan on December 16, 2017, 04:46:27 PM

They should drag a top water mannequin, then shoot the shit out of that thing.

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-third-sea-lion-attack-san-francisco-20171215-story.html

+1
Title: Re: Sea lion attack
Post by: LoletaEric on December 16, 2017, 07:55:15 PM
Over the years when I've seen stories of seals and sea lions being allowed to "take over" docks and piers because we are unwilling to shoo them away, I have thought it's ridiculous to allow these wild animals to dictate our inaction!  We are teaching these creatures not to fear us.  I do not advocate killing or maiming them, but they need to know that I will kick them in the face if they don't get out of my way. 

Shit like this will be on the rise until we adopt a policy of getting really mean and territorial with these wild animals that wish to compete for the space that we have claimed.

At the end of the interview - the guy with the bit arm says, "we need to make way for these animals."  I instantly thought, "does that mean you will never swim there and that you advocate the stopping of all swimming there and elsewhere in ocean waters?!"  Because that's what it would take - you can't just avoid their space if you're in it.

Title: Re: Sea lion attack
Post by: Blue Jeans on December 17, 2017, 08:01:21 AM
On my last trip to marina del Rey, the guest slips where over run with seal lions. I couldn't dock. Called the harbor master and was told I could use my wash down pump to scare them off. Didn't work. A series of horn blasts scared some off. Finally used my main to create a good spray that cleared them off. Helped wash the dock off too! It was rather satisfying after losing many fish to them.
Title: Re: Sea lion attack
Post by: eiboh on December 17, 2017, 09:45:57 AM
On my last trip to marina del Rey, the guest slips where over run with seal lions. I couldn't dock. Called the harbor master and was told I could use my wash down pump to scare them off. Didn't work. A series of horn blasts scared some off. Finally used my main to create a good spray that cleared them off. Helped wash the dock off too! It was rather satisfying after losing many fish to them.
Pepper spray should be legal to use if you feel threatened. The mail carriers are allowed to use it on dogs and peace officers able to use it on humans if they feel threatened. :smt001
Title: Re: Sea lion attack
Post by: Sea Ghost on December 19, 2017, 10:37:28 AM
It's been more and more a common occurrence in Monterey Bay (especially Elkhorn Slough in Moss Landing) where the seals and otters are so used to humans that they will literally try to crawl onto your kayak.  They have a rule in the slough where you need to keep fifty feet between you and the seals or otters.  Apparently the not-so-wildlife either can't read, or they feel the rule doesn't apply to them.  And believe me, it's more scary than cute to have one of them sunning themselves on the bow of your yak.  So be careful out there, my friends, and happy fishing!!!
Title: Re: Sea lion attack
Post by: BigJim on December 19, 2017, 01:15:25 PM
Over the years when I've seen stories of seals and sea lions being allowed to "take over" docks and piers because we are unwilling to shoo them away, I have thought it's ridiculous to allow these wild animals to dictate our inaction!  We are teaching these creatures not to fear us.  I do not advocate killing or maiming them, but they need to know that I will kick them in the face if they don't get out of my way. 

Shit like this will be on the rise until we adopt a policy of getting really mean and territorial with these wild animals that wish to compete for the space that we have claimed.


I've given furbags a solid poke with my spear before when they got aggressive and tried to steal mine or my dive partner's fish...

Technically I guess that's illegal but when they threaten me or my catch I think they deserve it...

Attached pic shows a furbarg that tried to steal fuzz' Red...I poked him good and he finally went away...

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=67465.0

That was in 2015...recently went back to same spot and same furbag was harassing us all day... :smt011

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
Title: Re: Sea lion attack
Post by: fishingduringclass on March 01, 2018, 03:56:50 PM
I've had a few issues with sea lions before and unfortunately there's not much you can do to them (legally). I've just accepted it as part of the sport.
Title: Re: Sea lion attack
Post by: Tote on March 01, 2018, 04:23:34 PM
I think the ironic thing is that a seal or sea lion understands getting it's ass kicked. All of Mother Nature does....except when it comes to the "Disney Crew". Those that think all animals get along and sing around the campfire together.
The Alpha Male is the one who kicked the most ass. That's what they understand.
They need to understand to stay away from us as well. We too have every right to be in and on the water.
Get too close, get your ass kicked is how it should be. It's the only way they will learn.
And the one with the 3 notches on it's flipper...  :smt067 :smt067
Title: Re: Sea lion attack
Post by: Duckguy on March 01, 2018, 06:32:55 PM
Anybody trying to kick a sea lion’s ass (or face) will be lucky to get their foot back. They are bigger, faster, and have bigger teeth than we do.
Title: Re: Sea lion attack
Post by: Tote on March 01, 2018, 07:18:07 PM
Anybody trying to kick a sea lion’s ass (or face) will be lucky to get their foot back. They are bigger, faster, and have bigger teeth than we do.


But they don't have guns.  :smt002
Title: Re: Sea lion attack
Post by: Der_Huntsman on March 02, 2018, 09:04:42 AM
This deserves the death penalty.

"It hit him right here, close to the family jewels," Bob Roper, 79, pointing to the inside of his upper thigh, told the Chronicle, of the injured swimmer.
Title: Re: Sea lion attack
Post by: Martianfish on March 03, 2018, 11:37:34 AM
Where is the Landlord when you need him?😂 LOL!!!