La Jolla 6-18. Fish on! Wait, it’s my foot! (((PIC)))

[filippo]

Haha, I'll pay you with iron jigs. I've got a "slightly" used Rapala that I won't use anytime soon. It's got blood on it, so you know it catches "fish".

I've caught bait, does that count? ahhh

Yes, that's what I'm hoping so that others won't make my same mistakes. I read so many posts here and don't always take all advice, but I will be more diligent going forward.

Thanks guys! Giving it more thought, the real moral of the story here is to do the right thing, always. I have my first aid kit, I have pliers, and I knew about exposed hooks/lures not being a good idea, but I just went with it, like every other time because I thought I wouldn't need any of that and never thought of being hooked like a fish. The same way I pack my tackle, I should take the extra minute to store my other items where they belong, because you never know WHEN it'll happen. Lesson learned!

[Harry Hill]

I've seen a think called a lure taco for sale, it's wallet type thing you wrap around the lure/hook and rod and all the hooks are contained inside of it. It might be worth looking into.

[Orca Winfrey]

Yeouch!!!! Lol. I'd be screaming like a girl. Now I'm thinking I should a a syringe full of lidocaine to my first aid kit. Are surf launches worth it? Glad you had help. Sometimes, throwing your floor mats under the tires can get you out of a pinch. It only works if you haven't buried you tires too deep though.

[GTboosted]

Ouch!!

I carry a knife on my pfd and cant count how many times it has helped me. From safety issues to landing a fish with tangled lines.

I carry this one. Its only $15. I probably got it for $9 during a sale but its a good deal either way. I use it every outing and it has minimal rust.

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004ZAIXSC

[Mr. NiceGuy]

Filippo, was your gaff secured? Just curious.

Coincidentally, I was looking at gaff point guards a few days ago. Might be a good idea for replacing a section of rubber hose I'm using now.

Glad you are OK.

[filippo]

Got a knife but from that position with my kayak pushing weight on the rod and lure I couldn't move much. Not to mention that the waves kept splashing and could barely see underwater. Had @dingokevin cut the lure free for me. That's a good knife, thanks for sharing the link.

Thanks Mr. NiceGuy. Yes, my gaff was secured on the left side of my yak and it's got a rubber cap on it. "Luckily", I was thrown out on the ride side. I bet that if I had hit the gaff the cap would have come off. It was so forceful that my Rapala bent the rod guide and broke the inner ring. I got "lucky" I guess.

[Dannowar]

look at it this way....your first yellowtail is gonna be FOOOOOOKIN SWEET

[Mr. NiceGuy]

Originally Posted by GTboosted

Ouch!!

I carry a knife on my pfd and cant count how many times it has helped me. From safety issues to landing a fish with tangled lines.

I carry this one. Its only $15. I probably got it for $9 during a sale but its a good deal either way. I use it every outing and it has minimal rust.

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004ZAIXSC

Based on your recommendation, I received one of these Swedish knives from Amazon today. There are other options, but I ordered the 4" blade in stainless steel, in black color.

It's exceptionally well built. Stout and wicked-sharp like a razor blade, straight out of the box. High tech plastic and nice desiqn quality in all respects. Excellent size for a kayak or to clip on a PFD. It's light. I mounted mine on a "stretch paracord" to hang around my neck under my PFD, along with my line clippers & alert whistle. I had a one-hand-flip-folder there before, but it's nowhere near as sharp and I always have to clean and oil to keep the joint smooth.

Thank you for the recommendation. For build quality and sharpness, this is a winner. Especially for the low price. Great value for minimal outlay.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[GTboosted]

Originally Posted by Mr. NiceGuy

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Funny, I linked a different color but when I clicked on your link it shows purchased in October 2013. So yeah I got the black one too.

I felt the same way when I first held it and still do. I have a few nice folders but might order a couple more to add to other kits like for camping and stuff. Plus if you lose one, you wont worry about it too much.

[filippo]

Shimano makes some, and I've also seen Calcutta ones but with really bad reviews. Definitely worth looking into BEFORE my next trip -- next week ahah.

Surf was really manageable today, almost non-existent. We just found ourselves in the middle of a zoo, people crossing us, yak renters all over, and by the time we got to shore we had very little space to do a proper landing. It was either go in or hit somebody. Another lesson learned: WAIT until shores clears up to land safely.

People were so cool that they helped me the minute I got stuck. I didn't even go out of the car to ask for help. No need for mats. :P Muchas thanks people!