Don't Let This Happen To You - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Dan · 04-20-2010, 11:48 AM

wow. glad you are OK. it was saucy out there last night with all that chop.

I like the pool noodle suggestion. I often put a pair of Churchills in my kayak in case of an emergency swim.

mo2vation · 04-20-2010, 11:52 AM

BTW - you gotta love that dude hopped onto another boat (doubtless straddling the tank well or the bow hatch), put on some clothes his rescuer had in a bag, grabbed a rod and fished for another 90 minutes.

THAT is the best part of the story.

Plucked from the sea. Cold, wet, breathless... "oh look, bait's running. Can I borrow a lid, some shoes, your jig stick and some Grey Poupon?"

Friggen Kayak fisherman are FHC, man.

-Ken

Gino · 04-20-2010, 12:20 PM

Once your start to get water in.. that angled back hatch just sucks in more and more water... It only sits maybe 2 inches off the middle of the scupper holes. bait tank doesnt really even matter If your a heavier paddler in an X-factor, you get wind chop or boat wake from beind it spashes water up onto that back hatch and as the kayak flexes it sucks water in like a spongue. If you had an older style x-factor it is even worse.

X-factor is a great kayak, But I would never get one with that back angled hatch again. Im 6'1 300lbs so a smaller guy wouldnt have a problem. Im now in an Extreme with a drop in bait tank...and i love it. And will be buying another one in a couple months!

THE DARKHORSE · 04-20-2010, 12:38 PM

Good thing you're a true waterman, most anglers would probably panic. And I would have picked you up yesterday, but those damn Yellowtail were going the other way.

You can barrow my X-Factor anytime, Tom. I'm right by the launch.

ronbo613 · 04-20-2010, 01:33 PM

I've got my bait tank rigged so I can yank the pump and inlet hose off the tank and use it as a bilge pump.
As everyone already knows; you don't fool around in the ocean, always be prepared for a "worst case" scenario, because it will be worse than you think.
Sorry about losing your gear, but you're alive and you can buy more stuff.

lamb · 04-20-2010, 01:53 PM

WOW

I'm very glad to hear it all ended well.

Thanks for sharing your story with all of us. We can never have enough reminders - it's an open ocean, it's a dangerous game. It's amazing how the problems on the water have a way of compounding themselves - once something goes wrong, the chances are - there will be 3 more things that will go bad right after.

WahooUSMA · 04-20-2010, 02:08 PM

Glad your OK!

Iceman · 04-20-2010, 02:09 PM

Tom, sorry to hear of your ordeal, glad you came out of it physically unscathed. If you decide to replace the X Factor let me know. You dropped a bundle the first time around, I'll get you one at cost.

I had a similar experience with an overflowing Kayatank on my Extreme, not made to run without a timer switch. I was able to pump it out with a hand bilge. I too have had mine slide toward the stern out of reach, attach it somehow!

sandydiego · 04-20-2010, 02:15 PM

Sorry to hear of your misfortune. I'm happy to know that there are a great bunch of guys out there willing to help when in need. Hang in there. I moved my bilge pump to the pouch behind the seat after realizing the dam thing slides up and down the kayak.

04-20-2010, 11:52 AM	#2
mo2vation Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 50	BTW - you gotta love that dude hopped onto another boat (doubtless straddling the tank well or the bow hatch), put on some clothes his rescuer had in a bag, grabbed a rod and fished for another 90 minutes. THAT is the best part of the story. Plucked from the sea. Cold, wet, breathless... "oh look, bait's running. Can I borrow a lid, some shoes, your jig stick and some Grey Poupon?" Friggen Kayak fisherman are FHC, man. -Ken __________________ "man it stinks around here what is that smell, crap its me. I stink..." FishDude

04-20-2010, 12:38 PM	#4
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	It's only money... Good thing you're a true waterman, most anglers would probably panic. And I would have picked you up yesterday, but those damn Yellowtail were going the other way. You can barrow my X-Factor anytime, Tom. I'm right by the launch. __________________

04-20-2010, 01:33 PM	#5
ronbo613 Waterman At Large Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: On the Water Posts: 199	I've got my bait tank rigged so I can yank the pump and inlet hose off the tank and use it as a bilge pump. As everyone already knows; you don't fool around in the ocean, always be prepared for a "worst case" scenario, because it will be worse than you think. Sorry about losing your gear, but you're alive and you can buy more stuff. __________________ Kayak Fishing Photos and Video

04-20-2010, 01:53 PM	#6
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	WOW I'm very glad to hear it all ended well. Thanks for sharing your story with all of us. We can never have enough reminders - it's an open ocean, it's a dangerous game. It's amazing how the problems on the water have a way of compounding themselves - once something goes wrong, the chances are - there will be 3 more things that will go bad right after. __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

04-20-2010, 02:08 PM	#7
WahooUSMA Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 753	Glad your OK! __________________ GO ARMY BEAT NAVY! Bad decisions make great stories!

04-20-2010, 11:48 AM	#1
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	wow. glad you are OK. it was saucy out there last night with all that chop. I like the pool noodle suggestion. I often put a pair of Churchills in my kayak in case of an emergency swim.

04-20-2010, 12:20 PM	#3
Gino Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 520	Once your start to get water in.. that angled back hatch just sucks in more and more water... It only sits maybe 2 inches off the middle of the scupper holes. bait tank doesnt really even matter If your a heavier paddler in an X-factor, you get wind chop or boat wake from beind it spashes water up onto that back hatch and as the kayak flexes it sucks water in like a spongue. If you had an older style x-factor it is even worse. X-factor is a great kayak, But I would never get one with that back angled hatch again. Im 6'1 300lbs so a smaller guy wouldnt have a problem. Im now in an Extreme with a drop in bait tank...and i love it. And will be buying another one in a couple months!

04-20-2010, 02:09 PM	#8
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Tom, sorry to hear of your ordeal, glad you came out of it physically unscathed. If you decide to replace the X Factor let me know. You dropped a bundle the first time around, I'll get you one at cost. I had a similar experience with an overflowing Kayatank on my Extreme, not made to run without a timer switch. I was able to pump it out with a hand bilge. I too have had mine slide toward the stern out of reach, attach it somehow! __________________

04-20-2010, 02:15 PM	#9
sandydiego Rum Pirate Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilds of Mira Mesa Posts: 388	Sorry to hear of your misfortune. I'm happy to know that there are a great bunch of guys out there willing to help when in need. Hang in there. I moved my bilge pump to the pouch behind the seat after realizing the dam thing slides up and down the kayak.

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