Safety Gear Is Like AMEX..Don't Leave Home without ALL OF IT! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bellcon · 10-01-2010, 11:43 AM

Is this the same Lenard from baytubers?
Thanks for sharing your story big guy... people can benefit from it!

I took my daughter out awhile back
she has been yakking many times, but this time was a little farther than most her trips

I was constantly checking on her
one time I looked back and she was in the water...

I started to paddle towards her
Like Whizz Bangs story, she was just taking a pee
It made me feel a whole lot better knowing that she could get in and out of the yak with such ease... probably better than most of us...

Now she ask when she gets to go fishing with that DARKHORSE guy...
she thinks catching bass etc. is fun, but wants one of those big fish in LJ

I guess she has out grown me and wants a "Real Guide"

GBF · 10-01-2010, 12:46 PM

Yup....................I'm a Baytuber also....Don't tell Kiyo. His kids think I'm SHAQ!!

GBF

BT · 10-02-2010, 11:55 AM

Been a while since I have posted but saw this and figured I would share my experience.

My last yak I had I was to big for and twice found myself upside down. Once in the calm bay hooping early lobster season, and once in LJ. Got back in fine in the bay (light clothing, warm night), but the time in LJ it was winter time, and I had on layers and waders. I had a hell of a time trying to get back in my yak. A guy came over and told me to get on from the bow. Basically push the nose down and shimmy on back to the seat. Worked like a charm. Dont have to worry about tipping back over, just any accessories you have that may get in the way that you may want to remove prior to boarding.

I now paddle an X-Factor which is much more stable than my last yak.

And on the paddle losing note, I always use a leash, especially since I spent good money on a Werner. There is actually a guy on this board (who will remain nameless to protect the innocent), who when one night we were hooping the big bay I hear him yell his paddle floated off while pulling up a hoop. We searched for a bit, and he actually found the black paddle at night. lucky man!

BT

Gigafish · 10-02-2010, 12:21 PM

Take it slow. Kayaking can be brutal. I am suprised I haven't heard of a report of a kayaker being struck by a boat as so many things can go wrong in open water. Stay safe.

cowboybill · 10-03-2010, 06:58 AM

Glad your wife actually wants to get back on that horse! Just that attitude is awesome!

I took a dunk once, and what surprised me was how hard it was to right the yak with 3 poles, bait tank, etc... When I practiced, my yak was empty, and it flipped easy...but all the rods and crap added water drag to righting the boat!

My biggest fear is boats....I once shared about a lobster boat coming at me in the fog....

Best wishes in the future!

Cowboybill

Jimm H · 10-11-2010, 11:35 AM

Good of you to post
GBF- "Immediately, I was in the water trying to get to her as fast as I could. I'm a strong swimmer and after I hit the water I saw her."

Stay in your kayak. Rescue should not involve entering the water unless necessary. There's a lot of "strong swimmers" out there that think they are better than the conditions. And, being a strong swimmer does not mean you are adept at rescue.

In order:
Reach (like with your arm or an object)
Row (In a boat go assist a person farther off)
Throw (a flotation devise)
Go (swim).

Always wear your PFD.

Remain Calm (No offense intended, but it sounds like your wife wasn't the only one who panicked)

Drop a $100 on a JIS7 submersible marine radio with a clip and wrist strap, and retain it to your pfd with both. (I've seen a guy loose his clipped-on radio when he flopped in the drink.)

Thanks again for telling it straight up.

Kayak Rookie · 01-09-2011, 04:33 PM

Kind of late to the party on this one but, when I first thought about kayaking I found that SW had classes out on the strand on the bay side. They cover a lot of safety concerns and you get to dump you kayak and get back in. Heck we even practiced switching places in a double.

They covered attempting to get into your yak. If you dump, the simple thing to do is place your kayak on your side facing in to the wind if it squirts away from you the wind will push it back... versus you trying to catch up to it.

Loose a paddle you just turned your yak in to a surf board, on your belly and start paddling with your arms....and more. Safety was always stressed. You would be surprised how may people have no idea how to get back in to their kayak.....Classes are cheap you get to paddle all around the bay, build up some indurance, and figure out if you like it or not. After class I would sit over on the ocean side and watch the kids trying to learn how to surf.... one new thing at a time.

Hope this helps.

wiredantz · 12-28-2010, 09:20 PM

Thanks for your post.

We have to respect the ocean.

Always wear your PFD.

I used nylon rope to tie down everything to my kayak. Recently i have been buying the actual fishing coil and Paddle leashes. I can also attest on how hard it is to get back on your kayak being a big guy myself. If I am close to shore I swim back to shore towing my kayak behind me. I can just imagine how tired I would be getting back on my yak in this cold water.

Kiyo · 12-31-2010, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GBF

Yup....................I'm a Baytuber also....Don't tell Kiyo. His kids think I'm SHAQ!!

GBF

Glad you guys are ok!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjixjVoDJSk

wiredantz · 01-01-2011, 08:03 AM

lol classic

wiredantz · 01-03-2011, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiyo

Glad you guys are ok!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjixjVoDJSk

Shaq- so funny

umoa · 01-06-2011, 12:40 PM

Had a similar incident @ HH a couple months ago. My friend and i were lodged in an area and fishing for bass. On the previous trip my legs went numb so this time i decided to move around on the yak. Ended up kneeling and i told him how comfortable it was. (i was on the xfactor and he was on a prowler) He followed suit, guess what happens next?

Hey, hey, SPLASH!, I turn over, his yak is overturned and crap is floating all over the place with him nowhere to be seen. He bobs back up and starts freaking out and grabbing at my yak. I grab him by the vest and tell him to calm down. Pushed him back maybe 2' and he stands in waist deep water. Funniest thing ever. He went back the next day and found the important stuff. Ended up losing a box of sinkers, a pair of pliers and his dignity.

10-01-2010, 11:43 AM	#1
bellcon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Pedro Posts: 999	Is this the same Lenard from baytubers? Thanks for sharing your story big guy... people can benefit from it! I took my daughter out awhile back she has been yakking many times, but this time was a little farther than most her trips I was constantly checking on her one time I looked back and she was in the water... I started to paddle towards her Like Whizz Bangs story, she was just taking a pee It made me feel a whole lot better knowing that she could get in and out of the yak with such ease... probably better than most of us... Now she ask when she gets to go fishing with that DARKHORSE guy... she thinks catching bass etc. is fun, but wants one of those big fish in LJ I guess she has out grown me and wants a "Real Guide" __________________

10-01-2010, 12:46 PM	#2
GBF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Huntington Beach CA Posts: 323	Yup....................I'm a Baytuber also....Don't tell Kiyo. His kids think I'm SHAQ!! GBF __________________ "Just keep going out....it's better than staying Home"

10-02-2010, 11:55 AM	#3
BT Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Carlos Posts: 202	Been a while since I have posted but saw this and figured I would share my experience. My last yak I had I was to big for and twice found myself upside down. Once in the calm bay hooping early lobster season, and once in LJ. Got back in fine in the bay (light clothing, warm night), but the time in LJ it was winter time, and I had on layers and waders. I had a hell of a time trying to get back in my yak. A guy came over and told me to get on from the bow. Basically push the nose down and shimmy on back to the seat. Worked like a charm. Dont have to worry about tipping back over, just any accessories you have that may get in the way that you may want to remove prior to boarding. I now paddle an X-Factor which is much more stable than my last yak. And on the paddle losing note, I always use a leash, especially since I spent good money on a Werner. There is actually a guy on this board (who will remain nameless to protect the innocent), who when one night we were hooping the big bay I hear him yell his paddle floated off while pulling up a hoop. We searched for a bit, and he actually found the black paddle at night. lucky man! BT __________________ if your brain had fists, you could only hurt yourself!

10-03-2010, 06:58 AM	#5
cowboybill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee, CA Posts: 103	Glad your OK Glad your wife actually wants to get back on that horse! Just that attitude is awesome! I took a dunk once, and what surprised me was how hard it was to right the yak with 3 poles, bait tank, etc... When I practiced, my yak was empty, and it flipped easy...but all the rods and crap added water drag to righting the boat! My biggest fear is boats....I once shared about a lobster boat coming at me in the fog.... Best wishes in the future! Cowboybill

10-11-2010, 11:35 AM	#6
Jimm H Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Bernardo-San Diego Posts: 117	Glad it worked out Good of you to post GBF- "Immediately, I was in the water trying to get to her as fast as I could. I'm a strong swimmer and after I hit the water I saw her." Stay in your kayak. Rescue should not involve entering the water unless necessary. There's a lot of "strong swimmers" out there that think they are better than the conditions. And, being a strong swimmer does not mean you are adept at rescue. In order: Reach (like with your arm or an object) Row (In a boat go assist a person farther off) Throw (a flotation devise) Go (swim). Always wear your PFD. Remain Calm (No offense intended, but it sounds like your wife wasn't the only one who panicked) Drop a $100 on a JIS7 submersible marine radio with a clip and wrist strap, and retain it to your pfd with both. (I've seen a guy loose his clipped-on radio when he flopped in the drink.) Thanks again for telling it straight up. __________________ "Back in the day, we.... "

10-02-2010, 12:21 PM	#4
Gigafish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 311	Take it slow. Kayaking can be brutal. I am suprised I haven't heard of a report of a kayaker being struck by a boat as so many things can go wrong in open water. Stay safe.

01-09-2011, 04:33 PM	#7
Kayak Rookie Junior Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 18	Kayak Classes at South Western College Kind of late to the party on this one but, when I first thought about kayaking I found that SW had classes out on the strand on the bay side. They cover a lot of safety concerns and you get to dump you kayak and get back in. Heck we even practiced switching places in a double. They covered attempting to get into your yak. If you dump, the simple thing to do is place your kayak on your side facing in to the wind if it squirts away from you the wind will push it back... versus you trying to catch up to it. Loose a paddle you just turned your yak in to a surf board, on your belly and start paddling with your arms....and more. Safety was always stressed. You would be surprised how may people have no idea how to get back in to their kayak.....Classes are cheap you get to paddle all around the bay, build up some indurance, and figure out if you like it or not. After class I would sit over on the ocean side and watch the kids trying to learn how to surf.... one new thing at a time. Hope this helps.

12-28-2010, 09:20 PM	#8
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	Thanks for your post. We have to respect the ocean. Always wear your PFD. I used nylon rope to tie down everything to my kayak. Recently i have been buying the actual fishing coil and Paddle leashes. I can also attest on how hard it is to get back on your kayak being a big guy myself. If I am close to shore I swim back to shore towing my kayak behind me. I can just imagine how tired I would be getting back on my yak in this cold water.

01-01-2011, 08:03 AM	#10
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	lol classic

01-06-2011, 12:40 PM	#12
umoa Junior Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 18	Had a similar incident @ HH a couple months ago. My friend and i were lodged in an area and fishing for bass. On the previous trip my legs went numb so this time i decided to move around on the yak. Ended up kneeling and i told him how comfortable it was. (i was on the xfactor and he was on a prowler) He followed suit, guess what happens next? Hey, hey, SPLASH!, I turn over, his yak is overturned and crap is floating all over the place with him nowhere to be seen. He bobs back up and starts freaking out and grabbing at my yak. I grab him by the vest and tell him to calm down. Pushed him back maybe 2' and he stands in waist deep water. Funniest thing ever. He went back the next day and found the important stuff. Ended up losing a box of sinkers, a pair of pliers and his dignity.

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