anyone we know? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Kiyo · 08-09-2007, 03:17 PM

Stuff a bunch of Fun Noodles inside your kayak for floatation. I believe I have around 12 of them in there. Most of them are in the back area inside the kayak.

dgax65 · 08-10-2007, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Kiyo

Stuff a bunch of Fun Noodles inside your kayak for floatation. I believe I have around 12 of them in there. Most of them are in the back area inside the kayak.

Some of the folks on the Australian Kayak Fishing Forum did an experiment with pool noodles to see if they could keep a kayak afloat.

http://www.akff.net/forum/viewtopic....st=0&sk=t&sd=a

They got some interesting results. Adding pool noodles might keep your yak near the surface, but not enough to paddle. It is still a good idea, when used in conjunction with a VHF MB radio or other signaling devices. Floating next to a partially submerged kayak is better than nothing. You will have something to hold on to that can provide some flotation and it will make you more visible. The key is to wear your PFD and to have some means to attract attention.

I used to have several inflatable fenders inside of both my Drifter and Prowler. I might try doing the same on my X-Factor. You lose some internal storage space, but it will keep your fully flooded yak from sinking completely.

ratdog · 08-10-2007, 08:16 AM

This morning on KUSI News, they said the guys name was Clyde Walker. I'm sure glad he's OK.

Edit: update name to Clyde Bolter

Billy V · 08-10-2007, 10:32 AM

That is a very luck man.

I would like to know the circumstances of the sinking, anything could have happened out there....

The make and model of Kayak has me curious.

dorado50 · 08-10-2007, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy V

That is a very luck man.

I would like to know the circumstances of the sinking, anything could have happened out there....

The make and model of Kayak has me curious.

Should be on entertainment tonight , channel 5. Don't miss it

thien · 08-10-2007, 06:21 PM

A boater actually recovered the kayak off the coronado islands today. Apparently it didn't sink completely.

Handymansd · 08-10-2007, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dorado50

Should be on entertainment tonight , channel 5. Don't miss it

ET? Channel 5? I am confused. Why would it be on ET? and we do not have a channel 5! Am I really missing something here?

FISHIONADO · 08-13-2007, 07:23 AM

I respect the guy for his reaction "ashamed I wasn't prepared". He didn't blame anyone else and took full responsibility. I've done things more stupid I'm sure but I try to learn from both my mistakes and other peoples mistakes. He forgot to bring fishing gear? Moron!

08-10-2007, 08:16 AM	#3
ratdog Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 424	This morning on KUSI News, they said the guys name was Clyde Walker. I'm sure glad he's OK. Edit: update name to Clyde Bolter Last edited by ratdog; 08-10-2007 at 09:13 PM.

08-09-2007, 03:17 PM	#1
Kiyo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Anaheim Posts: 122	Stuff a bunch of Fun Noodles inside your kayak for floatation. I believe I have around 12 of them in there. Most of them are in the back area inside the kayak.

08-10-2007, 10:32 AM	#4
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	That is a very luck man. I would like to know the circumstances of the sinking, anything could have happened out there.... The make and model of Kayak has me curious.

08-10-2007, 06:21 PM	#6
thien Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 53	A boater actually recovered the kayak off the coronado islands today. Apparently it didn't sink completely.

08-13-2007, 07:23 AM	#8
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	I respect the guy for his reaction "ashamed I wasn't prepared". He didn't blame anyone else and took full responsibility. I've done things more stupid I'm sure but I try to learn from both my mistakes and other peoples mistakes. He forgot to bring fishing gear? Moron!