Shark attack at Bean Hollow - 7/21/07

halibut in the lap snapping at the family jewels.

Brian, I'll get you a "cup" for your Bday....but in order for it to work, you need to catch a halibut

I got a armoured/thicker wetsuit!


Ok, so I haven't caught one in a while but I think I've still caught more than you off the kayak. 2002 - 2004 were the years in capitola/santa cruz.      I just can't do the 4-5 hr anymore in a single day and since my grandpa passed away I am struggle to keep up the farm. Enough high jacking the thread. I am going to catch me a thresher this weekend if weather cooperates. i

My list wasn't meant to be inclusive of everything just the probables. I think you are more likely to be biten by a sea lion than a shark. I have been pulled in the water  by a sea lion before.


-Brian G

Would be interesting to get some input from some of these shark experts regarding what they think about using something like this, rather than just going by our own, speculation that is really only informed by common sense notions, but not on any real experience.

Bangsticks have to be manually "cocked" before they can be discharged and this is supposed to prevent accidental discharge when the weapon is jarred.  It must be held in close contact to the target because it does not fire a projectile, but relies on the discharge of exploding gases to do it's damage.

A few last thoughts before I sign off this thread...

1. Doug you are correct about the bang stick. In my diving days, some of my buddies carried them and the safety and firing mechanism makes accidental discharge very difficult if not impossible. I personally wouldn't carry one on a yak because I would never fish in an area where the risk of attack was great enough to justify it, IMO. Although I will continue to fish in the Red Triangle (Joel, I have an old sweater which will fit you) I will avoid areas with frequent shark sightings or attacks such as ano nuevo, piedras blancas and bean hollow. Maybe not a logical decision but one I can live with. Let's face it, none of us would kayak fish Guadalupe Island so somewhere we will have to draw the line whether the safety issue is perceived or real. Also, since my wife was watching the news with me when the story aired, it would cost me too many WAF hours to fish BH. 

2. The sharks at Guadalupe have habituated to people/tuna boats because they are a source of an easy meal. The current BH events such as drive by's and test bites do not suggest habituation, however if fishing pressure continues and sharks begin taking hooked fish, or if there are more test bites then it will only be a matter of time before they figure out a good meal is sitting on top of the yak.

Scott

...or go to Quarry Lake and soak some power pait...I hear catching trout there is a piece of cake   
 
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No Guys,

Just go to where Mooch likes to hang out.  Stevens Creek and catch all the mercury fish you want.

Just don't forget your "Sakibi Rigs".

Ken kickfish
 

Got some great news today from Mike Mowrey (Nor Cal Ocean Kayak rep).....looks like Ocean Kayak will be giving Dan a new OK Trident (Angler) as a gift 

Good timing too, as Dan had mentioned to me that he was looking into getting a  "paddle" kayak and the Trident was his first choice.

Anyway, Thanks to Mike and Ocean Kayaks for stepping up and helping one of our own get back into the water


Hurrah Ocean Kayaks !!! 

Got some great news today from Mike Mowrey (Nor Cal Ocean Kayak rep).....looks like Ocean Kayak will be giving Dan a new OK Trident (Angler) as a gift  Hurrah Ocean Kayaks !!!

Awesome news!!!

Janice aka "Big J"

Got some great news today from Mike Mowrey (Nor Cal Ocean Kayak rep).....looks like Ocean Kayak will be giving Dan a new OK Trident (Angler) as a gift 

Them guys at Ocean Kayak are OK

Well I jumped in here awhile back on information exchange. SOB I got hit by a Tiger today!

A small one 7-8 feet maybe. But thick body. Looking at it figured I would fit inside.
 So I'm forming a club. All you need is a hit. Should keep most of you fishing to get into this exclusive outfit. .

http://www.hobiecat.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=7422

I never saw him coming. As I posted previously the SOBs seem to know which way your headed.

Semed territoial, but I don't know. See ref report.

I would like to hear from more users before I drop the $$ for one though.
sharkshield.com..check em out.

I thought you'd never ask...
Bought mine last winter and have been using it all summer - for diving, not kayaking. I feel better having it, I guess. It definitely puts out some juice. I get a tiny jaw quiver on almost every freedive as I go inverted and pass the whip. If it ends up across my arm (5 mil wetsuit) it's more than a little quiver. Yesterday either due to the current or due to it being just a little off from its regular location on my leg, the shark shield whip kept slapping me across the back of my thighs, and was really a huge jolt. After about the 5th time I turned it off and finished the dive without it. Being inside Linda Mar bay, I wasn't too spooked.
One thing I heard is that the device may attract sharks from afar, then repel them when they get close. Makes sense. Pity for your buddy who doesn't have one.
As far as repelling other fish? A guy was using one on the June Peaceboat white sea bass trip; I'm not sure if he shot any fish but I was told he did on a different trip (while using the shield). If it doesn't spook WSB, then it probably won't spook any fish (but hopefully sharks).
Price for mine was 450 but the longer battery life one is now 500 (H&L Tackle).

Well I jumped in here awhile back on information exchange. SOB I got hit by a Tiger today!

Dan

Glad you are ok. Kind of freaky, 2 guys named Dan both in Hobies all in 1 week. Must be nice yak fishing in Hawaii. Ill bet those big Ulua can really give you a slegh ride. As far as your proposed shark bit club, it reminds me of the old Woody Allen joke "I would never want to be a member of a club that would have me as a member."

scott

I would like to hear from more users before I drop the $$ for one though.
sharkshield.com..check em out.

I thought you'd never ask...
Bought mine last winter and have been using it all summer - for diving, not kayaking. I feel better having it, I guess. It definitely puts out some juice. I get a tiny jaw quiver on almost every freedive as I go inverted and pass the whip. If it ends up across my arm (5 mil wetsuit) it's more than a little quiver. Yesterday either due to the current or due to it being just a little off from its regular location on my leg, the shark shield whip kept slapping me across the back of my thighs, and was really a huge jolt. After about the 5th time I turned it off and finished the dive without it. Being inside Linda Mar bay, I wasn't too spooked.
One thing I heard is that the device may attract sharks from afar, then repel them when they get close. Makes sense. Pity for your buddy who doesn't have one.
As far as repelling other fish? A guy was using one on the June Peaceboat white sea bass trip; I'm not sure if he shot any fish but I was told he did on a different trip (while using the shield). If it doesn't spook WSB, then it probably won't spook any fish (but hopefully sharks).
Price for mine was 450 but the longer battery life one is now 500 (H&L Tackle).

Thanks for the info, I guess nobody would want to fish with you if your using one and if in fact they attract them closer.

I would like to hear from more users before I drop the $$ for one though.
sharkshield.com..check em out.

One thing I heard is that the device may attract sharks from afar, then repel them when they get close. Makes sense. Pity for your buddy who doesn't have one.

Thanks for the info, I guess nobody would want to fish with you if your using one and if in fact they attract them closer.

Quite dilemma. May have to fish in a formation with shark shields at the perimeter setting up a force field and unprotected yaks on the inside. 

Took this a while ago... good news, the snack bar stayed open!

Okay, I no longer desire a hobie - carpal tunnel or no.  Their 'action' is just too sexy...

sheesh! gone for 2 weeks on vacation and this is what i come back to?      glad dan is safe!

In response to all this shark business, I'm looking into stuffing my kayak with pool noodles or some other kind of floatation, getting a manual bilge pump (any suggestions?), and maybe getting myself a shark shield...oh, and wearing a life jacket.