2/21 LJ - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

StinkyMatt · 02-21-2014, 09:01 PM

Andy, way to go!

That is one of the most vibrant photos I have seen in a looooooooong time!

CobraTandem · 02-21-2014, 09:35 PM

Nice photos. Do you use a waterproof case with the Nikon or just stash it in a dry bag?

Iceman · 02-21-2014, 09:45 PM

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Do you use a waterproof case with the Nikon or just stash it in a dry bag?

Just a dry bag, with a terry cloth inside. I usually only take it along on scenic trips, I was hoping to snag some cool whale shots today, saw a few but none close enough to bother for a photo.

Amish Ed · 02-21-2014, 10:08 PM

Great shots Andy! Saw one of Steve's pics, seems the launch was pretty hairy.

Cbad Mike · 02-21-2014, 10:19 PM

WOW!!! Out of the beautiful things that I've seen in LJ I've never once have seen a turtle. That's awesome. Thanks for sharing.

tunaseeker · 02-22-2014, 05:45 AM

That's really cool! You must be a lucky man.... Sea Turtles symbolize longevity and good luck.

Smokey · 02-22-2014, 06:03 AM

Those were really killer pictures. I think it's time to get back in my kayak and enjoy La Jolla again. Thanks for the inspiration.

Southman · 02-22-2014, 06:06 AM

I've had 2 encounters with turtles. I saw one crossing the road the other day. He was going to the Shell station.

The other encounter was when I was kayaking and I saw one close up. That night I went to the movies and saw the same turtle there. I said, "Whoa, what are you doing here?" He said, "Well, I really liked the book."

Great pics, Andy. That belongs on a cover somewhere. We always appreciate your posts and the help you give us rookies.

rossman · 02-22-2014, 06:12 AM

Great pictures Andy. very unusual to see a Turtle that amiable. There was a lot of them around Bahia Asuncion when I was down there in Jan. They might surface for a breath near you but as soon as they saw the yak they would split in a hurry. Impossible to get a picture of them. I actually snagged on by mistake in the front arm pit with a plastic and jig head. He was over 3ft across and there was no stopping him and thought I had hooked one of the big groupers until he came up for a breath. Finally was able to get within 10 feet of him and cut my line. That one will probably not get close to a kayak again.

02-21-2014, 10:08 PM	#4
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Great shots Andy! Saw one of Steve's pics, seems the launch was pretty hairy. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

02-21-2014, 10:19 PM	#5
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	WOW!!! Out of the beautiful things that I've seen in LJ I've never once have seen a turtle. That's awesome. Thanks for sharing. __________________ [SIGPIC]

02-22-2014, 06:12 AM	#9
rossman Marginally Irrelevant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bahia Asuncion Posts: 936	Great pictures Andy. very unusual to see a Turtle that amiable. There was a lot of them around Bahia Asuncion when I was down there in Jan. They might surface for a breath near you but as soon as they saw the yak they would split in a hurry. Impossible to get a picture of them. I actually snagged on by mistake in the front arm pit with a plastic and jig head. He was over 3ft across and there was no stopping him and thought I had hooked one of the big groupers until he came up for a breath. Finally was able to get within 10 feet of him and cut my line. That one will probably not get close to a kayak again. __________________ "When beholding the tranquil beauty and brilliancy of the ocean’s skin, one forgets the tiger heart that pants beneath it; and would not willingly remember that this velvet paw but conceals a remorseless fang. " — Herman Melville Y'all come see me now, hear!

02-21-2014, 09:01 PM	#1
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Andy, way to go! That is one of the most vibrant photos I have seen in a looooooooong time!

02-21-2014, 09:35 PM	#2
CobraTandem Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 76	Nice photos. Do you use a waterproof case with the Nikon or just stash it in a dry bag?

02-22-2014, 05:45 AM	#6
tunaseeker TB Metal Art Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 653	That's really cool! You must be a lucky man.... Sea Turtles symbolize longevity and good luck.

02-22-2014, 06:03 AM	#7
Smokey Junior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 27	Those were really killer pictures. I think it's time to get back in my kayak and enjoy La Jolla again. Thanks for the inspiration.

02-22-2014, 06:06 AM	#8
Southman Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Laguna Niguel Posts: 89	I've had 2 encounters with turtles. I saw one crossing the road the other day. He was going to the Shell station. The other encounter was when I was kayaking and I saw one close up. That night I went to the movies and saw the same turtle there. I said, "Whoa, what are you doing here?" He said, "Well, I really liked the book." Great pics, Andy. That belongs on a cover somewhere. We always appreciate your posts and the help you give us rookies.