First time kayak fishing was....an experience. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Druko · 04-09-2016, 04:23 PM

What 2 sticks said and more. Go play in MDR and get all the kinks worked out. Then take it out in the surf with no gear and practice launching and landing. Sucks about your donation.

Starsky · 04-09-2016, 04:38 PM

+1, practice self rescue in a bay/lagoon/pool. Even if there were no waves, current and chop can flip you if you arent used to balancing. Sorry to hear about your gear loss, but it also could have been worse.

Wanderingincircles · 04-09-2016, 04:39 PM

You made it home safe. That's what counts. Get a lifeproof case for your new phone. I love those things. Worth every penny imo.

Harry Hill · 04-09-2016, 04:52 PM

that doesn't sound like a fun first trip. I'm glad you made it back okay and you got your kayak back. Your buddy was probably worn out from all that heavy paddling. I put my phone and wallet into a zip lock bag to keep them dry. Having leashes on your kayak helps also if you remember to hook things up, sometimes I do, sometimes I don't. Good luck on your next trip, it can only get better after today.

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04-09-2016, 04:23 PM	#1
Druko Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 205	What 2 sticks said and more. Go play in MDR and get all the kinks worked out. Then take it out in the surf with no gear and practice launching and landing. Sucks about your donation.

04-09-2016, 04:38 PM	#2
Starsky Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Lancaster Posts: 187	+1, practice self rescue in a bay/lagoon/pool. Even if there were no waves, current and chop can flip you if you arent used to balancing. Sorry to hear about your gear loss, but it also could have been worse.

04-09-2016, 04:39 PM	#3
Wanderingincircles Junior Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: San Bernardino, CA Posts: 26	You made it home safe. That's what counts. Get a lifeproof case for your new phone. I love those things. Worth every penny imo.

04-09-2016, 04:52 PM	#4
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	that doesn't sound like a fun first trip. I'm glad you made it back okay and you got your kayak back. Your buddy was probably worn out from all that heavy paddling. I put my phone and wallet into a zip lock bag to keep them dry. Having leashes on your kayak helps also if you remember to hook things up, sometimes I do, sometimes I don't. Good luck on your next trip, it can only get better after today.