Brad Fournier Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Launched at what I believe was Old Garden landing (according to the directions from Lindas' book "Paddling the new England coast") yesterday at 10am,(Albeit, there is a sign there that says "No kayaks" ???? Although in the fine print below it , it says boats 12' and under are permitted!?!? I was paddling a 12' Tsunami so I was safe either way . Anyway paddled out to the dry salvages on silky smooth water and was dragging a diving plug along the way and almost instantly hooked up onto a very large Bluefish (12-14 lbs) and after a ten minute, getting towed back toward Straitsmout island battle I boated the toothy beauty. I love eating Bluefish, but ussually the smaller ones and also not having anywhere to put the 3' beast I gently released him to fight another day. Finished the paddle out to the salvages and saw lots of Grays, bulls and cows in the water as it was almost high tide. Didnt realize that they like to follow you for a while , almost as if escorting you out of their territory. Has anyone ever heard of them getting aggressive toward kayakers? My GF had one pop up a kayaks legnth away (also in a Tsunami 120) and felt a little uneasy. A great and memorable day, I had one regret for the day....wished I had tried kayaking sooner. Its Awesome!!!! Brad Fournier USCG Captain Blue Tsunami 120 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolonsky Adam Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Hey Brad, were the blues breaking on the surface or were they down deep? Last time I fished Pebble Beach off Rockport they were in thick, thick, thick off Milk Island, but mostly below the surface. Hey, nice fish, a 36"-er. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcohn Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I haven't kayaked with the harbor seals, but I have been diving with them several times. They are quite timid and non-aggressive. It is rare that they will directly approach you, they swim by on the edge of visibility and sometimes sneak up behind you. The only times I would be concerned are - If I had caught fish, possibly some might be a bit aggressive trying to steal them. - At mating season, or if very young pups are in the water. - If the seals were cornered and you were blocking their escape. Otherwise, I would have no fear of them. Note all my experience is with the more common harbor seals, not sure how grey seals might behave. One thing to know. Seal bites, even the most minor ones, are very bad news. The bacteria in their mouths cause very serious infections. You will need a specific antibiotic regimen for even the most minor scratch. Ralph Cohn Elaho DS, blue & white with yellow trim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Fournier Posted September 12, 2006 Author Share Posted September 12, 2006 Hi, they were down about 15'+ and I didnt see any breaking the surface. Yeah, he was a true giant, I catch alot of blues as I also own and operate a fishing charter boat out of Newburyport,(seaquestcharter.com) and i was quite glad to get this one from the kayak. Cant wait to gwt out again soon. Brad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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