Stay safe out there!!!! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ful-rac · 03-03-2015, 08:05 AM

I know I have said this before but I'll say it again. If you are a nooby, newbie, or just new. Get some experience before you attempt to go miles out into the ocean. I know they're are many of you that want to buy that kayak today and catch that yellowtail yesterday...but it's not worth your life, and it's not worth risking the life of the person that has to rescue you either.

Jim Sammons LJKF · 03-03-2015, 08:24 AM

Wear your damn PFD every time you go out!!
Why the hell don't people learn. Why does this have to keep happening. I feel so bad for these families, the child that will not have a father. Wear your PFD ALWAYS!!

blitzburgh · 03-03-2015, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Sammons LJKF

Wear your damn PFD every time you go out!!
Why the hell don't people learn. Why does this have to keep happening. I feel so bad for these families, the child that will not have a father. Wear your PFD ALWAYS!!

This past Sunday morning I was about 20 miles from home when I realized I left the PFD in the garage. It was a no-brainer to turn around and get it.

Cbad Mike · 03-03-2015, 09:58 AM

Safety first. Fish second.
PFDs save lives.

bmercury · 03-03-2015, 10:01 AM

Yep. Always wear PFD with radio and rape whistle attached... And never an inflatable PFD.

By the time you need your PFD you are likely to be unconscious, experiencing a medical emergency/trauma or in a panic or otherwise unable to correctly put on your PFD.

And make sure its properly adjusted. I just about lost my PFD when I flipped.

wiredantz · 03-03-2015, 12:56 PM

Its a risk we all take, even if he was wearing his pfd, conditions get rough water is cold. It would have increased his chances of living for sure.

very sad news

bubblehide · 03-03-2015, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bmercury

Yep. Always wear PFD with radio and rape whistle attached... A...

My apologies, I've been ignoring you blowing that thing all this time, and I will continue to do so. But hey, if that's what you want, it's all good, I'm not judgmental in that way.

03-03-2015, 08:05 AM	#1
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Sad story... I know I have said this before but I'll say it again. If you are a nooby, newbie, or just new. Get some experience before you attempt to go miles out into the ocean. I know they're are many of you that want to buy that kayak today and catch that yellowtail yesterday...but it's not worth your life, and it's not worth risking the life of the person that has to rescue you either. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

03-03-2015, 08:24 AM	#2
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	Wear your damn PFD every time you go out!! Why the hell don't people learn. Why does this have to keep happening. I feel so bad for these families, the child that will not have a father. Wear your PFD ALWAYS!! __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

03-03-2015, 09:58 AM	#4
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Safety first. Fish second. PFDs save lives. __________________ [SIGPIC]

03-03-2015, 12:56 PM	#6
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	Its a risk we all take, even if he was wearing his pfd, conditions get rough water is cold. It would have increased his chances of living for sure. very sad news __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

03-03-2015, 10:01 AM	#5
bmercury Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 103	Yep. Always wear PFD with radio and rape whistle attached... And never an inflatable PFD. By the time you need your PFD you are likely to be unconscious, experiencing a medical emergency/trauma or in a panic or otherwise unable to correctly put on your PFD. And make sure its properly adjusted. I just about lost my PFD when I flipped.