Fished today 3/22/13. Lost Turbo Fin - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

driftwood · 03-22-2013, 02:13 PM

The next low tide is at 2am tomorrow morning. Go back to the launch and there is 50% chance you will find them. I seriously doubt the high tide will ever wash them up.

jimoney9 · 03-22-2013, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by driftwood

The next low tide is at 2am tomorrow morning, Go back to the launch
and there is 50% chance you will find them. I would!

Yeah, I was thinking about putting on a wetsuit and snorkels during low tide and looking for them. Thanks.

jimoney9 · 03-22-2013, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by driftwood

The next low tide is at 2am tomorrow morning, Go back to the launch
and there is 50% chance you will find them. I would!

How would I be able to see anything?

driftwood · 03-22-2013, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jimoney9

How would I be able to see anything?

Big ass flash light?

tunaseeker · 03-22-2013, 02:36 PM

Wow. Thank you for that. This is an awesome tool. Seems like I went at the highest swell. Perfect timing.

So do you not go out there at all when the swells are high or do you risk it when you are dying to go fishing?

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I try to avoid anything over 3' with my outback as i am not as skilled as all of these guys on this site. But I have gone out when its bad, an just make sure all of my stuff is tied down real well. I always check my fins to make sure its all tight too, it tends to loosen up. I try to time the waves and as soon as one passes HAUL ASS! We all have been tossed, check the web and head back out!

ful-rac · 03-22-2013, 02:40 PM

you could also check the LJ web cam as well before you go. Just be careful out there, if you think the surf is beyond your abilities, just stay on the beach and watch the show before you head home with all your gear and your pride intact.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/index.p...lashoreswebcam

http://sio.ucsd.edu/piercam/

kaya_one · 03-23-2013, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jimoney9

How would I be able to see anything?

With a low tide the water recedes and the drive might be sitting on the sand. Low tide = low or no water line on the sand where you flipped.

I think we (the BWE army) should recruit the neighboring scuba crew to seek out our lost gear - they could make a killing on lost rods/gear at the point and everywhere in between.

To all,
Is there an LJ scuba forum to post on?

jimoney9 · 03-29-2013, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by kaya_one

With a low tide the water recedes and the drive might be sitting on the sand. Low tide = low or no water line on the sand where you flipped.

I think we (the BWE army) should recruit the neighboring scuba crew to seek out our lost gear - they could make a killing on lost rods/gear at the point and everywhere in between.

To all,
Is there an LJ scuba forum to post on?

What do you really think happens to all the dropped items? Do you think it gets covered by layers and layers of sand or do you think it gets swept out to deeper areas? Do you think it's possible that it would still be there all exposed?

Baja_Traveler · 03-29-2013, 06:19 AM

The whole drive will definitely be sticking out of the sand - probably half burried. Now the turbo fin I lost last Sunday - it is most likely burried as it was just the fin, not the drive. I'm still going to gather up the snorkeling gear and make an exploratory run tomorrow morning before it gets crazy with the rental fleet, maybe I can find both of our stuff.
I know how I would feel having to buy a whole drive - it was bad enough spending the $106 for the fin replacement!

03-22-2013, 02:13 PM	#1
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	The next low tide is at 2am tomorrow morning. Go back to the launch and there is 50% chance you will find them. I seriously doubt the high tide will ever wash them up. Last edited by driftwood; 03-22-2013 at 02:25 PM.

03-22-2013, 02:40 PM	#6
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	you could also check the LJ web cam as well before you go. Just be careful out there, if you think the surf is beyond your abilities, just stay on the beach and watch the show before you head home with all your gear and your pride intact. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/index.p...lashoreswebcam http://sio.ucsd.edu/piercam/ __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

03-22-2013, 02:36 PM	#5
tunaseeker TB Metal Art Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 653	Wow. Thank you for that. This is an awesome tool. Seems like I went at the highest swell. Perfect timing. So do you not go out there at all when the swells are high or do you risk it when you are dying to go fishing? ************************************************ I try to avoid anything over 3' with my outback as i am not as skilled as all of these guys on this site. But I have gone out when its bad, an just make sure all of my stuff is tied down real well. I always check my fins to make sure its all tight too, it tends to loosen up. I try to time the waves and as soon as one passes HAUL ASS! We all have been tossed, check the web and head back out!

03-29-2013, 06:19 AM	#9
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	The whole drive will definitely be sticking out of the sand - probably half burried. Now the turbo fin I lost last Sunday - it is most likely burried as it was just the fin, not the drive. I'm still going to gather up the snorkeling gear and make an exploratory run tomorrow morning before it gets crazy with the rental fleet, maybe I can find both of our stuff. I know how I would feel having to buy a whole drive - it was bad enough spending the $106 for the fin replacement!