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

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.

old_rookie · 02-22-2014, 07:56 AM

Nice pics. Great colors on the sunset pic. Didn't know turtles are in the area.
You need one of these for the whale shots - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...mm_f_5_6e.html

ctfphoto · 02-22-2014, 08:32 AM

I did see a green sea turtle last summer and was WTF?

Got home and googled it and found La Jolla is in the north end of their range.

Needless to say, the sighting made my day.

02-21-2014, 10:08 PM	#2
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	#3
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	#7
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!

02-22-2014, 05:45 AM	#4
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	#5
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	#6
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.

02-22-2014, 07:56 AM	#8
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	Nice pics. Great colors on the sunset pic. Didn't know turtles are in the area. You need one of these for the whale shots - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...mm_f_5_6e.html

02-22-2014, 08:32 AM	#9
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	I did see a green sea turtle last summer and was WTF? Got home and googled it and found La Jolla is in the north end of their range. Needless to say, the sighting made my day.