Is the current still ripping?

[jbm]

Any reports from the water today? I'm a total noob and was going to head out tomorrow morning, but don't have a partner and don't want to fight a fast southward current.

[The Kid]

Yes it is ripping.

[GregAndrew]

If you see little or no kelp at the surface, don't go south past the condo and you will not have a problem.

[RK]

After I left the world famous mr greg andrew yesterday somehwere off windansea it took me almost 3 hours to get back to the beach, yes theres a current, and yes thats a good thing, just eat your wheeties... Good to meet you Greg.

[GregAndrew]

Nice to meet you too Ryan. After our 10 min conversation and half mile drift, I got a phone call for another 10 mins and half mile drift. So it took me about 3 hours to get to the condo :doh:

[StinkyMatt]

Greg, quit making it sound like the current is what got you....

Its the giant slab of meat hanging on the side of your kayak that slows you down.:D

[driftwood]

yes current is still ripping! Not for faint for the heart. Be careful and know your limit!!!!

[silverbullet]

Still massive current last night...

[Bang*Splash]

Hi. I'm a noob as well. HeAding out tomorrow for first trip at lj shores and a little concerned about current ur talking about and where the "condo" is at in relation to the launch site. Also, is current still concern if u have mirage drive? Thx n advance.

[Drake]

The mirage drive will help you keep place if not even give you forward advantage., I was out all morning and was a constant battle with the current (Using a stick with the wide ends on it). I would paddle 1/2 mile past an anchored boat, which I used as my marker and within 5-7 minutes I was right there. Between the shore and the kelp beds it wasn't as bad, but I definitely got my work out for the day.

[cowboybill]

I paddle my yak

I am strong, have endurance...

One day I got caught in strong current to the south, and I worked my ass off just to get back to launch!! In fact, when I realized how strong the current got, I pulled in my line and stopped fishing! I turned on my GPS, and realized, I am moving only 1-2 mph at best, and at times was moving zero mph! (in the bay I can paddle over 5 mph for short distance... do the math!!)

If you Kayak, pay attention to this... If you paddle, pay extra attention, as hobbies have a "gear reduction" advantage along with using bigger muscles and no wind drag on paddles!

Hobbies are not super fast, but they are like a low geared truck that will not stall..... and they are steady and hands free... hard to beat for fishing and currents... (Damn, am I going to have to buy a hobbie!?!?!?)

I only say this for any any newbies out there... pay attention. Know your limits, and use common sense...

And to the Kid.... No smart ass comments on the hobbie thing!!

:the_finger:Cowboybill

[The Kid]

I paddle my yak

I am strong, have endurance...

One day I got caught in strong current to the south, and I worked my ass off just to get back to launch!! In fact, when I realized how strong the current got, I pulled in my line and stopped fishing! I turned on my GPS, and realized, I am moving only 1-2 mph at best, and at times was moving zero mph! (in the bay I can paddle over 5 mph for short distance... do the math!!)

If you Kayak, pay attention to this... If you paddle, pay extra attention, as hobbies have a "gear reduction" advantage along with using bigger muscles and no wind drag on paddles!

Hobbies are not super fast, but they are like a low geared truck that will not stall..... and they are steady and hands free... hard to beat for fishing and currents... (Damn, am I going to have to buy a hobbie!?!?!?)

I only say this for any any newbies out there... pay attention. Know your limits, and use common sense...

And to the Kid.... No smart ass comments on the hobbie thing!!

:the_finger:Cowboybill







Well to bad i'm going to bag on you. :biggrinjester: Why don't you quit your whining about oh my arms hurt wah wah and just buy the hobie already. Cowboys must not belong on the water. LOL :the_finger: But seriously forget about the current we have a MASS RED TIDE NOW! Hopefully by the tourney it goes away!