Thanks for the help. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

lowprofile · 08-28-2012, 08:15 AM

i get a kick out of the guys getting stuck at the launch, all it's doing is making the sand softer, but have helped a few in need when there isnt already 5 or 6 guys trying to push and pull it out. saw a ford Ranger Edge stuck the other day. i thought they were 4x4. this weeks super high tides will pack it down good and as long as no one tries to burn out around the barriers it shouldn't require 4 wheel drive.

good on the guys to help out and WTG on some fresh Hiramasa!

Jim Sammons LJKF · 08-28-2012, 10:04 AM

I have pulled enough people out of the sand with my truck over the years, I figure I earned a push.
Going to have to get my truck in for service and figure out why it is indicating it is in 4x4 but it is not. Digging out with a paddle SUCKS

GregAndrew · 08-28-2012, 10:49 AM

I have been stuck on the soft side with my 4 wheel drive on. When the ruts get deep enough you can bottom out on the high part between them. Got pulled out and a day or 2 later it was my turn to do the pulling. Sometimes you are glad that you are not the only one out there. You got Squid from Moyer and did not catch a monster Calico on it?

seriola_killer · 08-28-2012, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Sammons LJKF

I have pulled enough people out of the sand with my truck over the years, I figure I earned a push.
Going to have to get my truck in for service and figure out why it is indicating it is in 4x4 but it is not. Digging out with a paddle SUCKS

No worries Jim! Glad me and the father in law could help!

Aaron&Julie · 08-28-2012, 01:35 PM

I don't where that soft sand came from this year, but it's been murder on all types of vehicles, as I've been stuck twice on the same trip. I even helped the person in front of me as I was leaving, get unstuck, only to get stuck the second time that day, right behind him. Definitely something different this year for many. Kinda puts the damper on a good day, or quite crappy on just a fair day.
Aaron

seriola_killer · 08-28-2012, 01:46 PM

Jim's problem was a wierd one. The 4x4 drive didn't engage until his front tires hit the cement. At least I found out a superb use for Hobie's stock paddles.

T-Rex · 08-28-2012, 01:50 PM

Jim - at least you got a nice yt for your efforts. I was dropping off my daughter and a friend to go paddling and got the wife's minivan stuck in the soft sand about a month ago when a film crew was there for the History channel. Now that sucked! There was a lady life guard being interviewed for the show and she just took delight in chewing my a$$ out for driving a two wheel drive vehicle onto the beach. She lightened up a little when I told her it was the first time I've gotten stuck at the launch in over 10 years. Floor mats, a shovel and some help from some of the film crew got me off the beach in about 10 minutes.

Aaron&Julie · 08-28-2012, 01:54 PM

Yep, T-Rex, 2 wheel drives didn't used to get stuck, at least not as often as this year. I feel for your embarrassing, I think just about everyone feels that to some degree when getting stuck in the sand. Apparently this year, the lifeguards are only letting 4x4s on the beach, when in the past they didn't have to.

bellcon · 08-28-2012, 02:08 PM

Sometimes these damn fords need to have the hubs "manually" locked for the 4x4 to wake up.

Stupid "automatic" 4x4's, give me a lever on my transfer case any day!

lowprofile · 08-28-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by T-Rex

Jim - at least you got a nice yt for your efforts. I was dropping off my daughter and a friend to go paddling and got the wife's minivan stuck in the soft sand about a month ago when a film crew was there for the History channel. Now that sucked! There was a lady life guard being interviewed for the show and she just took delight in chewing my a$$ out for driving a two wheel drive vehicle onto the beach. She lightened up a little when I told her it was the first time I've gotten stuck at the launch in over 10 years. Floor mats, a shovel and some help from some of the film crew got me off the beach in about 10 minutes.

don't worry, I've told her off along with her little minions, trying to direct traffic and tell me where i can and can't unload while they block the exit or half the beach with their ATV's and truck. she even had the nerve to tell me i couldn't pull someone out because i wouldn't make it around them and I'd get stuck... the guy i pulled out gave me $20

but thats for another topic.

when you get the truck diagnosed, post up, im curious what happened. what kind of truck? is it a manual transfer case (have a stick in the center console) or electric (knob or button on the dash)?

slobslayer · 08-28-2012, 07:00 PM

this is why I love my 1985 4runner, she couldnt get stuck if i tried

08-28-2012, 08:15 AM	#1
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	i get a kick out of the guys getting stuck at the launch, all it's doing is making the sand softer, but have helped a few in need when there isnt already 5 or 6 guys trying to push and pull it out. saw a ford Ranger Edge stuck the other day. i thought they were 4x4. this weeks super high tides will pack it down good and as long as no one tries to burn out around the barriers it shouldn't require 4 wheel drive. good on the guys to help out and WTG on some fresh Hiramasa! __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

08-28-2012, 10:04 AM	#2
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	I have pulled enough people out of the sand with my truck over the years, I figure I earned a push. Going to have to get my truck in for service and figure out why it is indicating it is in 4x4 but it is not. Digging out with a paddle SUCKS __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

08-28-2012, 01:35 PM	#5
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	I don't where that soft sand came from this year, but it's been murder on all types of vehicles, as I've been stuck twice on the same trip. I even helped the person in front of me as I was leaving, get unstuck, only to get stuck the second time that day, right behind him. Definitely something different this year for many. Kinda puts the damper on a good day, or quite crappy on just a fair day. Aaron __________________ "Never say die" Last edited by Aaron&Julie; 08-28-2012 at 01:49 PM.

08-28-2012, 01:46 PM	#6
seriola_killer Sled Peddler Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bonita, Ca. Posts: 236	Jim's problem was a wierd one. The 4x4 drive didn't engage until his front tires hit the cement. At least I found out a superb use for Hobie's stock paddles. __________________ Jerry Moore Need a car or truck to yaul your yak? Ring me up. (619)988-3325

08-28-2012, 01:50 PM	#7
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	Jim - at least you got a nice yt for your efforts. I was dropping off my daughter and a friend to go paddling and got the wife's minivan stuck in the soft sand about a month ago when a film crew was there for the History channel. Now that sucked! There was a lady life guard being interviewed for the show and she just took delight in chewing my a$$ out for driving a two wheel drive vehicle onto the beach. She lightened up a little when I told her it was the first time I've gotten stuck at the launch in over 10 years. Floor mats, a shovel and some help from some of the film crew got me off the beach in about 10 minutes. __________________ Last edited by T-Rex; 08-28-2012 at 01:57 PM.

08-28-2012, 10:49 AM	#3
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	I have been stuck on the soft side with my 4 wheel drive on. When the ruts get deep enough you can bottom out on the high part between them. Got pulled out and a day or 2 later it was my turn to do the pulling. Sometimes you are glad that you are not the only one out there. You got Squid from Moyer and did not catch a monster Calico on it?

08-28-2012, 01:54 PM	#8
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Yep, T-Rex, 2 wheel drives didn't used to get stuck, at least not as often as this year. I feel for your embarrassing, I think just about everyone feels that to some degree when getting stuck in the sand. Apparently this year, the lifeguards are only letting 4x4s on the beach, when in the past they didn't have to. __________________ "Never say die"

08-28-2012, 02:08 PM	#9
bellcon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Pedro Posts: 999	Sometimes these damn fords need to have the hubs "manually" locked for the 4x4 to wake up. Stupid "automatic" 4x4's, give me a lever on my transfer case any day! __________________

08-28-2012, 07:00 PM	#11
slobslayer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Santee Posts: 384	this is why I love my 1985 4runner, she couldnt get stuck if i tried