Carlsbad Surf & Turf - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

BigTunaL · 08-31-2015, 03:50 PM

I am the fellow NCC mmeber with a not so "good" story

Basically, I talked Dirty Curty into launching as I was so pumped and ready to bring dinner home. in a nut shell I lost over $500 in gear. Although I am still pissed off about it, but I learned my lesson pretty good, I would like to share with you what I've learned:

1. Don't get too cocky and think you can make it in 3-4' swells each and every time without flipping. I did have all my gear tied down, but I was stupid enough to leave my rods up (not stowed inside the kayak). I ended up breaking my shimano rod, and loosing my Daiwa big game reel and rod.

2. Don't go kayaking with expensive sunglasses even if you have them strapped to your head. You never know what can happen.

3. If you make a GoPro stick and spend hours getting ready, make sure to actually put the camera in the waterproof case. Jack ass here (me) forgot the gopro at home.

Cheers

Geno Machino · 08-31-2015, 04:46 PM

Good work and a great write up!!!

Tasty looking hamachi too!

Sounded like a fun day in the water!

Geno

iethinker · 08-31-2015, 05:51 PM

AHHHHH....fresh jalapeno and wasabi...way to go!

Rav3n805 · 08-31-2015, 10:12 PM

Solid catch! Thanks for uniting the NC Clan!

Cbad Mike · 09-01-2015, 10:10 AM

No.Co. might need its own sticky on here!
I like it!

Dirty Curti · 09-01-2015, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cbad Mike

No.Co. might need its own sticky on here!
I like it!

You know Cbad, If it wasn't for you I would have never known about this site. Soooo, Without stepping on any toes, We could make you an "Honorary Member" of TNCC and that way you could still keep your allegiance with team Lollipop but have an affiliation with the North County Crew. I mean, this is your home and all.

Just throwing that out there.

SmokinBass · 09-01-2015, 11:06 PM

Cbad Mike I Just wanted to say thank you as well, I went to the sports authority in oceanside with my mind made up that I was going to buy a kayak to start fishing the kelp for some calicos. You saved me from buying a POS kayak, and turned me onto this sight. If it weren't for u and Cptn Wade I don't know how long it would have taken me to get on some yellows.

Thanks Cbad Mike and Cptn Wade!
Aaron

08-31-2015, 03:50 PM	#1
BigTunaL Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 170	I am the fellow NCC mmeber with a not so "good" story Basically, I talked Dirty Curty into launching as I was so pumped and ready to bring dinner home. in a nut shell I lost over $500 in gear. Although I am still pissed off about it, but I learned my lesson pretty good, I would like to share with you what I've learned: 1. Don't get too cocky and think you can make it in 3-4' swells each and every time without flipping. I did have all my gear tied down, but I was stupid enough to leave my rods up (not stowed inside the kayak). I ended up breaking my shimano rod, and loosing my Daiwa big game reel and rod. 2. Don't go kayaking with expensive sunglasses even if you have them strapped to your head. You never know what can happen. 3. If you make a GoPro stick and spend hours getting ready, make sure to actually put the camera in the waterproof case. Jack ass here (me) forgot the gopro at home. Cheers __________________ Last edited by BigTunaL; 08-31-2015 at 03:56 PM. Reason: signature did not appear

08-31-2015, 05:51 PM	#3
iethinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Inland Empire Posts: 370	Sushi AHHHHH....fresh jalapeno and wasabi...way to go!

09-01-2015, 10:10 AM	#5
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	No.Co. might need its own sticky on here! I like it! __________________ [SIGPIC]

09-01-2015, 11:06 PM	#7
SmokinBass Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 61	Chad mike Cbad Mike I Just wanted to say thank you as well, I went to the sports authority in oceanside with my mind made up that I was going to buy a kayak to start fishing the kelp for some calicos. You saved me from buying a POS kayak, and turned me onto this sight. If it weren't for u and Cptn Wade I don't know how long it would have taken me to get on some yellows. Thanks Cbad Mike and Cptn Wade! Aaron

08-31-2015, 04:46 PM	#2
Geno Machino "Relax" Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: O'side Posts: 554	Good work and a great write up!!! Tasty looking hamachi too! Sounded like a fun day in the water! Geno

08-31-2015, 10:12 PM	#4
Rav3n805 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 163	Solid catch! Thanks for uniting the NC Clan!