prepare for a skishermen fad

[BasicPatrick]

As a definate novice that has particpated in this extreme corner of the surfcasting world for more than a few years I will point out that people have been predicting there will be a skishing shark attach or boat accident for years and I have not heard of a death or serious injury yet. I claim skishing is safer than rockhopping.

[flyvice11787]

Originally Posted by BasicPatrick

As a definate novice that has particpated in this extreme corner of the surfcasting world for more than a few years I will point out that people have been predicting there will be a skishing shark attach or boat accident for years and I have not heard of a death or serious injury yet. I claim skishing is safer than rockhopping.

I don't think it's safer. The reason nothing has happened yet is the small number of people skishing. You're talking about a minuscule sample of the whole number of people fishing. Hopefully nothing happens, but odds are something will, eventually.
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[WESTPORTMAFIA]

I don't care how BIG or many fish are out there I"M NOT SWIMMING. I will walk out to a rock tits high if I can get to it and have atleast half of my body out of the water. Not for me. I have taken some skunkings while guys were getting good fish just 30 yds from my cast and it still didn't make me even think about changing my mind. I get creeped out too easy in the dark nights water. These guys aren't babies and do know the risks involved and I don't knock them one bit nor am i jealous. I wish I had the sack to do it but I don't.

[striperman36]

You need to wear a visor it scares the carnivores away

[mag minnow]

WTS...Wetsuit only used once. Peed in but throughly washed and rinsed. If you buy this I'll throw in a Lami rod and Zeebass reel for free...

[Typhoon]

Who's going to be the first darwin contestant skishing at dusk killed by a Great White?

F that.

[JakeF]

I've been injured more often and more severely while rockhopping than while skishing, that's fact. My opinion is that I'm much safer after I gear up and get in the water than I was while driving through Providence, RI traffic to get there.

Everyone brings up two dangers, boats & sharks. Both dangers are real, and can be deadly.

I'll talk about boats first. Most of the places I skish have very little, if any, boat traffic. Many of the places I skish are inaccessible by boat or shore, so swimming there or kayaking there is really the only option. When swimming at night I am equipped with a VERY bright light for emergency use, and can make myself quite visible if I need to. I've never had a close call. I am quiet, and can hear even the quietest boat coming long before it presents a danger. In the event that I do find myself in a situation with a boat bearing down on me, I can easily dive to 30+ feet in a matter of seconds and have a 4 minute + breath hold. I can get out of the way when I need to.

Sharks... They get a bad rap in my opinion, through sensationalized TV & other media. I do avoid swimming with seals as much as possible once the water warms enough for sharks to be present. For the most part, I don't worry about them. I swam with the shark (I think it was a blue shark) that got Horseneck Beach shut down a few weeks ago. It wasn't interested in me, and would even let me get close enough for a quality photo (underwater visibility was only about 6 feet and hazy). Sharks are keen hunters and even in low viz, murky water, they can tell what it is that they are hunting. I really don't think there are many sharks out there who will choose to tangle with a swimmer who can present an 20' profile in the water and shows no fear. I do carry a large toothbrush with me while skishing, just in case I do get close enough to lend a helping hand to passing sharks,,, they don't get to brush very often. A sign of good will . They can be quite playful really...