Re: [Paddlewise] Fishing from a kayak Down Under

rebyl_kayak_at_energysustained.com wrote:

> Jackie wrote
>
>> .....So how's the fishing out there, Peter?  :)......
>
>
> Oh Jackie, that's a sore point! I've a great respect for sharks, 
> specially the ones that are bigger then me. On the whole they seem to 
> be sociable and elegant. When I've been lucky enough to have them 
> circle my boat their intent has been largely curiosity. I can remember 
> one in particular a silver green hammerhead gliding around the kayak  
> apparently with amorous intent, its a very good looking boat!


No white pointers but lots of hammerheads in the Gulf of Mexico.  Can't 
see what's beneath your kayak, either, until waaaay offshore.  Too much 
silt in the water.  But there is the occasional bump.  Could be a 
dolphin.  You never know. 

> He was just at the end of a sweet and graceful tribute to his wife, 
> when Klinger, a staffordshire bull terrier, caught sight of a 
> stupendous ice-cream Pavlova, the centre piece of the dining room 
> table. With a great leap Klinger lands on the table, buries his snout 
> in cream meringue, takes a huge bite and runs off with it trailing 
> cream all around the house. No sense of occasion!. Sharks are like 
> that, they should be taken in hand, sent to training school and learn 
> to be honest and taught how to behave.


Hey, if only they were as smart as Klinger :) 

> Can you recommend a good and experienced shark whisperer to get stuck 
> into the recalcitrant herd we have around Sydney? 


I can't recommend anyone but there are plenty who think highly of 
themselves in that way. 

I'd stay away from them! 


Cheers :)

Jackie
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