Great white cought out of Depoe Bay

H2Ofuzz · 08-08-2009, 08:50 PM

Hot off the press there was a 12' great white shark that had gotten cought up in some crab pot lines. I don't know the full story but i did see the shark my self and boy did it have some big teeth. I did get one picture on the cell phone it was dark so not the best picture.

Killertraylor · 08-08-2009, 08:52 PM

Teton just text'd me pics. I thought he was just pulling my leg. There must be a LOT more to the story.

Duz · 08-08-2009, 08:55 PM

we needa find out

treebutcher · 08-08-2009, 09:01 PM

now that's cool!

HuntNFishAddict · 08-08-2009, 09:03 PM

I wonder if it tastes like sea lion? Ladies and gentlemen don't go swimming in those waters.

Mooch · 08-08-2009, 09:29 PM

He sure is growing. It was 9' on another site.

He'll be 18' by morning.

SalmonSkinSuit · 08-08-2009, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mooch

He sure is growing. It was 9' on another site.

He'll be 18' by morning.

Funny a fly fishing guide I know was talking about his 16" - 18" trout he caught the other day at work. A few hours later when another guy he has known longer came in it had grown to 18" - 20". Funny how those fish grow 2"-4" in 2 hours.

Danderson · 08-08-2009, 10:28 PM

Love to here the whole story.....

We Need a Bigger Boat......Come'on someone had to say it.

Twitchs_Tackle · 08-09-2009, 12:45 AM

Don't know the details either... only that those things can keep twitchin' for a long time, even after they are gutted.

Tried to get Spinnergal to straddle it for a pic, but no-go. As the CG and a couple OSP Troopers were investigating, and measuring, the number I heard was 11'6".

Cliff D. · 08-09-2009, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mooch

He sure is growing. It was 9' on another site.

He'll be 18' by morning.

10 ft.,20 ft., it's big enough.

Gregotis98 · 08-09-2009, 06:16 AM

I'm just glad I wasn't there to see that damn Kitner boy spill out all over the dock.

Rainman · 08-09-2009, 06:46 AM

9' or 12', whatever the size, that's still plenty big enough to take on a human being or 800 lb sea lion.
I haven't been more than ankle deep in salt water ever since I saw Jaws !!

Dylan · 08-09-2009, 06:53 AM

It is a real shame that this shark got tangled up in those lines.

Remember what these big bad boys eat: Pinnipeds -- not people. And other stuff too of course.

Keta · 08-09-2009, 06:59 AM

At least it's a male.

noreaster · 08-09-2009, 07:17 AM

9ft plus, I can surely believe this story. Seven years ago south of the CR bouy one parelled my boat, didnt bring out my tape measure but that fish was truely magnificent.

Sublime · 08-09-2009, 07:19 AM

wow, BEAUTIFUL fish!

...and what better timing....SHARK WEEK!

But yes, sad it got caught up in the lines. They've always been out there, and always will....taking out sealions one at a time.

Definitely more interested in pinnipeds. Humans just get mistaken sometimes. Hence why we have rarely had any encounters with them

...don't ya people watch Shark Week??

Great to see though!!! wow! wish I was there, and hope to hear this story!

StickFish · 08-09-2009, 07:31 AM

I bet that wasn't fun to try and get aboard a crab boat

BanannaMan · 08-09-2009, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danderson

Love to here the whole story.....

We Need a Bigger Boat......Come'on someone had to say it.

or a bigger tote...

Tuna Chaser · 08-09-2009, 07:37 AM

I’m probably not going to get on anyone’s Christmas Card list for this, but I was under the impression that the Great White Shark is a protected species. Regardless of how it died, isn’t it still illegal to have one in your possession? A little like picking up a bird of prey alongside the road I think. It’s really sad when one of these Apex Predators dies like this off our coast. Regardless of how someone feels about the Great White and its reputation for being a “Man Eater”, it is one of only two regular predators off our coast that preys on Seals and Sea lions. I for one wish we had a lot more Great Whites out there making sure that there were a lot less seals snatching the fish off your line or ganging up at the river mouth tarring the bellies out of the egg heavy female salmon trying to enter the rivers or get up the fish ladders. I did a quick search on the internet and it revealed that at last count, there were nearly 100,000 various seal types off our coast. That’s about 85 seals for ever mile of coast line on the west coast. I say it again. We need more of these fish off our coast.

Irish Pennant · 08-09-2009, 07:44 AM

I was fishing out of Depoe when I heard on the radio someone trying to ID a shark. They didn't know what kind it was. When I got back to the dock there was a boat waiting at the launch for their trailer and they had a shark tied off the the stern cleet. They trailered the boat and drug the shark up to the cleaning station. We were next in line and when we got to the cleaning station they had cut the belly. Inside was a whole baby porpoise. I talked to the skippers wife and she said that they had been trying to get ahold of some government authority but couldn't get anyone. A little while later plenty of authority showed up. The Coast Guard did a vessel exam and LE did a fish exam. They were not quite sure what it was, Salmon Shark or a White. In the end the skipper had to go dumpster diving to get back the innards and the fish and contents went away in the back of a Staters rig.

stream · 08-09-2009, 07:59 AM

Just thought I would throw in my two cents. I was there next to Rick I really have a hard time with the crab pot thing but it was a cool looking shark to see up close like that

SandyRiverFisher · 08-09-2009, 08:48 AM

if it was tangled in their crab pots and dead or nearly dead anyway, Im sure there is a bio somewhere who is glad they brought it in. Probably not too glad they cut it open though.

Willis · 08-09-2009, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylan

It is a real shame that this shark got tangled up in those lines.

Remember what these big bad boys eat: Pinnipeds -- not people. And other stuff too of course.

Its a shame it got tangled up. I highly doubt they hooked and landed it that would have taken a long time even on heavy gear...glad they brought it in maybe a bio can get a look at it and gain something from it rather than it going to the bottom for crab bait, Im sure no surfers up north a few miles will shed any tears there have been several attacks just to the north over the years.

wannacatchem · 08-09-2009, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StickFish

I bet that wasn't fun to try and get aboard a crab boat

Wasn't a crab boat.

A sport fishing boat. Guy was using standar round ocean sport pots. Said he (and crew) hauled it up by hand.

You could see the rope marks on the body up by the head. I got some of it at the cleaning station on video. Once I figure out how to get it on u-tube or something, I'll link to it here.

timmer1533 · 08-09-2009, 11:54 AM

So it was caught on a handline?

Killertraylor · 08-09-2009, 12:06 PM

How can a shark that big get caught in a sport pot rope and not just pull it all over the ocean? Line must have got wrapped in the gills or something???

Duz · 08-09-2009, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timmer1533

So it was caught on a handline?

lol dang

Sparks · 08-09-2009, 01:56 PM

Clatsop 911 has just received multiple calls of large sharks off Cannon Beach and folks are being asked to get out of the water.

Twitchs_Tackle · 08-09-2009, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willis

Its a shame it got tangled up. I highly doubt they hooked and landed it that would have taken a long time even on heavy gear...glad they brought it in maybe a bio can get a look at it and gain something from it rather than it going to the bottom for crab bait, Im sure no surfers up north a few miles will shed any tears there have been several attacks just to the north over the years.

There was some heavy gear on that boat... some BIG 2 speeds. Definately prepared for that chance at BFT!

Close up of the non-salmon shark teeth...

Boxerdogz · 08-09-2009, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irish Pennant

I was fishing out of Depoe when I heard on the radio someone trying to ID a shark. They didn't know what kind it was. When I got back to the dock there was a boat waiting at the launch for their trailer and they had a shark tied off the the stern cleet. They trailered the boat and drug the shark up to the cleaning station. We were next in line and when we got to the cleaning station they had cut the belly. Inside was a whole baby porpoise. I talked to the skippers wife and she said that they had been trying to get ahold of some government authority but couldn't get anyone. A little while later plenty of authority showed up. The Coast Guard did a vessel exam and LE did a fish exam. They were not quite sure what it was, Salmon Shark or a White. In the end the skipper had to go dumpster diving to get back the innards and the fish and contents went away in the back of a Staters rig.

why should the staters take possesion of it? its not a game fish and not protected to my knoledge are they? and it is sad that it wont be doing its main purpose out there "eating seals"

Irish Pennant · 08-09-2009, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boxerdogz

why should the staters take possesion of it? its not a game fish and not protected to my knoledge are they? and it is sad that it wont be doing its main purpose out there "eating seals"

They are protected in Oregon waters.
As far as why the stater took it

I just stated what i saw and that's all.

Twothirteen · 08-09-2009, 05:50 PM

I'd like to understand a little better how a 9-12' Great White Shark became caught up in a few crab pot lines...? One would think that sharks were used to seeing crab pots by now.

Kingfisher W · 08-09-2009, 06:18 PM

I wonder what it weighed? 600 pounds?

Willy-T · 08-09-2009, 07:18 PM

I think I ran one over today. Fished Halibut out of bandon and ran over a Huge Shark about 1 mile south of bandon going about 30 knots. Quite a ruckus. Went back to see what it was but it was about 10 feet deep when I got back to it. Looked like a White.

Joe C · 08-09-2009, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twothirteen

I'd like to understand a little better how a 9-12' Great White Shark became caught up in a few crab pot lines...? One would think that sharks were used to seeing crab pots by now.

they've got a brain the size of a walnut.

He was probably trying to get at the bait and got tangled, the big doofus.

stream · 08-09-2009, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingfisher W

I wonder what it weighed? 600 pounds?

I bet your right on the money Wayne I saw the thing and it looked pretty large bing pulled up the boat ramp by a ford pulling a boat with a shark behind that and I was clear over at the cleaning station by Dockside

O and did I leave out the four state troopers that where over there taking a guy in custody and they see the same thing now that was funny stuff right there you should have been there I laft my a-- off

Kingfisher W · 08-09-2009, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stream

I bet your right on the money Wayne I saw the thing and it looked pretty large bing pulled up the boat ramp by a ford pulling a boat with a shark behind that and I was clear over at the cleaning station by Dockside

O and did I leave out the four state troopers that where over there taking a guy in custody and they see the same thing now that was funny stuff right there you should have been there I laft my a-- off

I bet that was something to see draging that thing up the ramp.
Hopefully he will not get in too much trouble.

Tuna Chaser · 08-09-2009, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boxerdogz

why should the staters take possesion of it? its not a game fish and not protected to my knoledge are they? and it is sad that it wont be doing its main purpose out there "eating seals"

The authorities confiscated the fish because they are protected all along the west coast from at least Mexico north. It’s no different than picking up a Game Animal or other protected species along the road side and thinking you can take it home and do with as you please. Frankly, I was surprised there were no citations issued to the boat/captain that brought it in, especially since it was being cleaned at the cleaning station. Now that someone stated there were 2-speed reels and heavier tackle than normal onboard the boat, perhaps there is an investigation underway. I would be curious to know if the boat was searched as well. Like some of the other postings in this thread, I have a bit of a hard time with the “It got tangled in the crab line theory

”. Great Whites may have a brain the size of a walnut, but they use 100% of it.

boelkhtr · 08-09-2009, 08:55 PM

Go here and find out the real story.

http://www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?t=262677

FirstH2O · 08-09-2009, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuna Chaser

The authorities confiscated the fish because they are protected all along the west coast from at least Mexico north. It’s no different than picking up a Game Animal or other protected species along the road side and thinking you can take it home and do with as you please. Frankly, I was surprised there were no citations issued to the boat/captain that brought it in, especially since it was being cleaned at the cleaning station. Now that someone stated there were 2-speed reels and heavier tackle than normal onboard the boat, perhaps there is an investigation underway. I would be curious to know if the boat was searched as well. Like some of the other postings in this thread, I have a bit of a hard time with the “It got tangled in the crab line theory

”. Great Whites may have a brain the size of a walnut, but they use 100% of it.

Why is it someone is doing something wrong before we get the whole story.The authorities told him to bring it in.Stuff happens

Tuna Chaser · 08-09-2009, 09:12 PM

Thanks for the thread so we can get the story straight from the ones involved.

INSAYN · 08-09-2009, 11:43 PM

I missed it somewhere, but how far out was this found from shore?

lovdasnow · 08-10-2009, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by INSAYN

I missed it somewhere, but how far out was this found from shore?

curious as well? i dive a lot off the coast...extra curious???

shinook65 · 08-10-2009, 08:48 AM

I don't want to hijack, but I was out of Depoe Saturday coho fishing. After we got our limit, we came in to bottom fish right along the rocks South by Whale Cove.
There was a long 'foam' line in near the kelp beds, and as we eased up to it to drop the jigs, we had a baby grey whale come up and blow about a hundred feet in front of us.
We were fumbling for a camera, and watching for Momma (Who was also near by), when I spotted a fin about 80' away gliding up the foam line. As I pointed it out to the crew, the fin raised up out of the water until I could see the tip of the tail. That fin was easliy 20 inches tall.
The tail looked to be about 8' behind the dorsal, maybe more. I instantly thought Great White, so we started toward it to see if we could get pictures.. It stayed about 100-150 feet away, and when we sped up to close the distance it went down and we never saw it again..
Cool stuff!
Also as a side note, I had a takedown while coho fishing, and it came right off. The diver was tripped and as I cranked it in fast I saw a big wake. I thought a coho was chasing, so I stopped and dropped the hoochie back and saw the wake turn away. So I started cranking and it turned back in to grab it. When it did, I saw about a 7 foot blue shark grab the hoochie. I set the hook and it peeled line for about 5 seconds then the leader snapped off on his teeth..
The leader was frayed above and below the bead chain, so I think he may have beed the original grabber..

butwhymalemodels · 08-10-2009, 01:46 PM

Hello KGW Northwest Newschannel 8!

http://www.kgw.com/news-local/storie....c842464c.html

Irish Pennant · 08-10-2009, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by butwhymalemodels

Hello KGW Northwest Newschannel 8!

http://www.kgw.com/news-local/storie....c842464c.html

This is why I don't watch TV anymore. Anything worth knowing is first found on the Salty Dog Forum, kinda makes TV redundant.

crabbait · 08-10-2009, 03:17 PM

Okay, I've removed another batch of post from this thread (third and last time).
- The shark was tangled in a crab pot. I don't care if you have trouble believing that or not, don't make accusations of illegal acts.

- Fishing for Great White's is also illegal. The pound test, size barrel swivel, gauge of shotgun required are all immaterial. We don't condone the suggestion of illegal acts on ifish.

Thank you.

08-08-2009, 08:50 PM	#1
H2Ofuzz Chromer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Depoe Bay, OR Posts: 795	Great white cought out of Depoe Bay Hot off the press there was a 12' great white shark that had gotten cought up in some crab pot lines. I don't know the full story but i did see the shark my self and boy did it have some big teeth. I did get one picture on the cell phone it was dark so not the best picture. Last edited by H2Ofuzz; 08-08-2009 at 08:53 PM.

08-08-2009, 08:52 PM	#2
Killertraylor Ifish Nate Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Warren, OR, USA Posts: 3,238	Re: Great white cought out of Depoe Bay Teton just text'd me pics. I thought he was just pulling my leg. There must be a LOT more to the story. __________________ I got thrown out of a bar in New York City....

08-08-2009, 08:55 PM	#3
Duz Steelhead Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 269	Re: Great white cought out of Depoe Bay we needa find out

08-08-2009, 09:01 PM	#4
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08-08-2009, 09:03 PM	#5
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08-08-2009, 09:29 PM	#6
Mooch Chromer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 581	Re: Great white cought out of Depoe Bay He sure is growing. It was 9' on another site. He'll be 18' by morning.

08-08-2009, 10:28 PM	#8
Danderson Tuna! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas, Or Posts: 1,530	Re: Great white cought out of Depoe Bay Love to here the whole story..... We Need a Bigger Boat......Come'on someone had to say it. __________________ Buying Tuna Tackle Is An Addiction.... Cured Only With Buying More Tackle.

08-09-2009, 12:45 AM	#9
Twitchs_Tackle Sturgeon Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: On the river... Posts: 3,760	Re: Great white cought out of Depoe Bay Don't know the details either... only that those things can keep twitchin' for a long time, even after they are gutted. Tried to get Spinnergal to straddle it for a pic, but no-go. As the CG and a couple OSP Troopers were investigating, and measuring, the number I heard was 11'6". __________________

08-09-2009, 06:16 AM	#11
Gregotis98 Chromer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Milwaukie Or Posts: 727	Re: Great white cought out of Depoe Bay I'm just glad I wasn't there to see that damn Kitner boy spill out all over the dock. __________________ 26' Penn Yan "Silver Isle"

08-09-2009, 06:46 AM	#12
Rainman Chromer Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 626	Re: Great white cought out of Depoe Bay 9' or 12', whatever the size, that's still plenty big enough to take on a human being or 800 lb sea lion. I haven't been more than ankle deep in salt water ever since I saw Jaws !! __________________ I like poetry, long walks on the beach, and poking dead things with a stick.

08-09-2009, 06:53 AM	#13
Dylan Steelhead Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 417	Re: Great white cought out of Depoe Bay It is a real shame that this shark got tangled up in those lines. Remember what these big bad boys eat: Pinnipeds -- not people. And other stuff too of course.

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Keta Sturgeon Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Klamath Falls...for now Posts: 3,861	Re: Great white cought out of Depoe Bay At least it's a male. __________________ Support OCEAN for the future of Oregon saltwater fishing OCEAN Pro Staff, Hogg's Hardcore Tuna Tackle Team No Bail

08-09-2009, 07:17 AM	#15
noreaster Steelhead Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: goldendale wa. Posts: 165	Re: Great white cought out of Depoe Bay 9ft plus, I can surely believe this story. Seven years ago south of the CR bouy one parelled my boat, didnt bring out my tape measure but that fish was truely magnificent.

08-09-2009, 07:19 AM	#16
Sublime Ifish Nate Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 3,321	Re: Great white cought out of Depoe Bay wow, BEAUTIFUL fish! ...and what better timing....SHARK WEEK! But yes, sad it got caught up in the lines. They've always been out there, and always will....taking out sealions one at a time. Definitely more interested in pinnipeds. Humans just get mistaken sometimes. Hence why we have rarely had any encounters with them ...don't ya people watch Shark Week?? Great to see though!!! wow! wish I was there, and hope to hear this story! __________________ My Video/Photo Fishing Adventures!

08-09-2009, 07:31 AM	#17
StickFish King Salmon Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Beyond the Bass Clef - Tigard Posts: 10,407	Re: Great white cought out of Depoe Bay I bet that wasn't fun to try and get aboard a crab boat __________________ Ad Augusta per Angusta WeSeekHer Custom Rods

08-09-2009, 07:37 AM	#19
Tuna Chaser Steelhead Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Herat, Afghanistan Posts: 295	Re: Great white cought out of Depoe Bay I’m probably not going to get on anyone’s Christmas Card list for this, but I was under the impression that the Great White Shark is a protected species. Regardless of how it died, isn’t it still illegal to have one in your possession? A little like picking up a bird of prey alongside the road I think. It’s really sad when one of these Apex Predators dies like this off our coast. Regardless of how someone feels about the Great White and its reputation for being a “Man Eater”, it is one of only two regular predators off our coast that preys on Seals and Sea lions. I for one wish we had a lot more Great Whites out there making sure that there were a lot less seals snatching the fish off your line or ganging up at the river mouth tarring the bellies out of the egg heavy female salmon trying to enter the rivers or get up the fish ladders. I did a quick search on the internet and it revealed that at last count, there were nearly 100,000 various seal types off our coast. That’s about 85 seals for ever mile of coast line on the west coast. I say it again. We need more of these fish off our coast.

08-09-2009, 07:44 AM	#20
Irish Pennant Sturgeon Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Near Viola Posts: 3,603	Re: Great white cought out of Depoe Bay I was fishing out of Depoe when I heard on the radio someone trying to ID a shark. They didn't know what kind it was. When I got back to the dock there was a boat waiting at the launch for their trailer and they had a shark tied off the the stern cleet. They trailered the boat and drug the shark up to the cleaning station. We were next in line and when we got to the cleaning station they had cut the belly. Inside was a whole baby porpoise. I talked to the skippers wife and she said that they had been trying to get ahold of some government authority but couldn't get anyone. A little while later plenty of authority showed up. The Coast Guard did a vessel exam and LE did a fish exam. They were not quite sure what it was, Salmon Shark or a White. In the end the skipper had to go dumpster diving to get back the innards and the fish and contents went away in the back of a Staters rig. __________________ .....Where's my keys.....Where's my tags.....Where's my coffee .....Fishing, It's not just a hobby, it's an adventure .....Team "Pro Fish Ant".......Team"Stimulus Package"

08-09-2009, 07:59 AM	#21
stream Tuna! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Milwaukie,Oregon / Depoe Bay,Oregon Posts: 1,959	Re: Great white cought out of Depoe Bay Just thought I would throw in my two cents. I was there next to Rick I really have a hard time with the crab pot thing but it was a cool looking shark to see up close like that __________________ The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help. Ronald Reagan

08-09-2009, 08:48 AM	#22
SandyRiverFisher Tuna! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bend Posts: 1,288	Re: Great white cought out of Depoe Bay if it was tangled in their crab pots and dead or nearly dead anyway, Im sure there is a bio somewhere who is glad they brought it in. Probably not too glad they cut it open though. __________________

08-09-2009, 11:54 AM	#25
timmer1533 Steelhead Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 309	Re: Great white cought out of Depoe Bay So it was caught on a handline?

08-09-2009, 12:06 PM	#26
Killertraylor Ifish Nate Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Warren, OR, USA Posts: 3,238	Re: Great white cought out of Depoe Bay How can a shark that big get caught in a sport pot rope and not just pull it all over the ocean? Line must have got wrapped in the gills or something??? __________________ I got thrown out of a bar in New York City....

08-09-2009, 01:56 PM	#28
Sparks Chromer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CG, can I get a bar report...How bout a bar report...Bar report please...Ya what's the bar report... Posts: 632	Re: Great white cought out of Depoe Bay Clatsop 911 has just received multiple calls of large sharks off Cannon Beach and folks are being asked to get out of the water. __________________ "The road of life is paved with flattened squirrels who couldn't make a decision." Last edited by Sparks; 08-09-2009 at 01:58 PM. Reason: spellin'

08-09-2009, 05:50 PM	#32
Twothirteen Steelhead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Linn Posts: 336	Re: Great white cought out of Depoe Bay I'd like to understand a little better how a 9-12' Great White Shark became caught up in a few crab pot lines...? One would think that sharks were used to seeing crab pots by now.

08-09-2009, 06:18 PM	#33
Kingfisher W Chromer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 630	Re: Great white cought out of Depoe Bay I wonder what it weighed? 600 pounds? __________________ Kingfisher Wayne

08-09-2009, 07:18 PM	#34
Willy-T Cutthroat Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 30	Re: Great white cought out of Depoe Bay I think I ran one over today. Fished Halibut out of bandon and ran over a Huge Shark about 1 mile south of bandon going about 30 knots. Quite a ruckus. Went back to see what it was but it was about 10 feet deep when I got back to it. Looked like a White.

08-09-2009, 08:55 PM	#39
boelkhtr Chromer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Posts: 630	Re: Great white cought out of Depoe Bay Go here and find out the real story. http://www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?t=262677

08-09-2009, 09:12 PM	#41
Tuna Chaser Steelhead Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Herat, Afghanistan Posts: 295	Re: Great white cought out of Depoe Bay Thanks for the thread so we can get the story straight from the ones involved.

08-09-2009, 11:43 PM	#42
INSAYN Chromer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NW Oregon Posts: 559	Re: Great white cought out of Depoe Bay I missed it somewhere, but how far out was this found from shore? __________________ 2010 Hobie Revolution w/Mirage drive SOT kayak 2008 Ocean Kayak Prowler Trident 13 SOT Kayak 2005 Fish-Rite 16' Rogue, 40HP Yamaha 2-Stroke

08-10-2009, 08:48 AM	#44
shinook65 Chromer Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 726	Re: Great white cought out of Depoe Bay I don't want to hijack, but I was out of Depoe Saturday coho fishing. After we got our limit, we came in to bottom fish right along the rocks South by Whale Cove. There was a long 'foam' line in near the kelp beds, and as we eased up to it to drop the jigs, we had a baby grey whale come up and blow about a hundred feet in front of us. We were fumbling for a camera, and watching for Momma (Who was also near by), when I spotted a fin about 80' away gliding up the foam line. As I pointed it out to the crew, the fin raised up out of the water until I could see the tip of the tail. That fin was easliy 20 inches tall. The tail looked to be about 8' behind the dorsal, maybe more. I instantly thought Great White, so we started toward it to see if we could get pictures.. It stayed about 100-150 feet away, and when we sped up to close the distance it went down and we never saw it again.. Cool stuff! Also as a side note, I had a takedown while coho fishing, and it came right off. The diver was tripped and as I cranked it in fast I saw a big wake. I thought a coho was chasing, so I stopped and dropped the hoochie back and saw the wake turn away. So I started cranking and it turned back in to grab it. When it did, I saw about a 7 foot blue shark grab the hoochie. I set the hook and it peeled line for about 5 seconds then the leader snapped off on his teeth.. The leader was frayed above and below the bead chain, so I think he may have beed the original grabber..

08-10-2009, 01:46 PM	#45
butwhymalemodels Ifish Nate Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tigard Posts: 2,805	Re: Great white cought out of Depoe Bay Hello KGW Northwest Newschannel 8! http://www.kgw.com/news-local/storie....c842464c.html

08-10-2009, 03:17 PM	#47
crabbait Super Mod at Large Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: 9 degrees north latitude... Posts: 19,610	Re: Great white cought out of Depoe Bay Okay, I've removed another batch of post from this thread (third and last time). - The shark was tangled in a crab pot. I don't care if you have trouble believing that or not, don't make accusations of illegal acts. - Fishing for Great White's is also illegal. The pound test, size barrel swivel, gauge of shotgun required are all immaterial. We don't condone the suggestion of illegal acts on ifish. Thank you. __________________ Pura Vida.

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