Are you prepared? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

YakDout · 06-10-2016, 06:43 PM

At least you both were wearing PFDs and didnt become part of another statistic. I would say besides checking the weather reports before hand you were pretty prepared.

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Orca Winfrey · 06-11-2016, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by YakDout

At least you both were wearing PFDs and didnt become part of another statistic. I would say besides checking the weather reports before hand you were pretty prepared.

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I'm sure he did check forecasts. POLA winds are often way worse than the forecasts. I've had firsthand experience with that.

Gigafish · 06-12-2016, 10:06 AM

I've had a similar experience except my Malibu extreme filled through the bait tank opening. I was able bilge the water out with a hand pump but I was exhausted to continue fishing. I learned always to watch how my kayak sits on top of the water.

While out practicing launching and landing at D.P. I was doing great until I launched through a huge wave. Kayak flipped and the rod leash wrapped around my neck. It wasn't easy to get unwrapped only to be slammed by another wave. It was the end of practicing as I was dazed and exhausted.

While out of cherry beach in L.B.. I flipped my kayak only 200 yds from shore. It was during very bad conditions. I was the only kayaker that chose to stay out. I wasn't concerned with the waves because the waves are not that big. Flipped the kayak on a sneaker and lost everything. I was lucky to flip the kayak right side up only to have the kayak filled with water. I was lucky to get the kayak to shore dazed and exhausted.

Scupper holes and center hatch will keep a watchful eye as what could go wrong. Glad that you and your kid are ok.

Situations turn from 0 to 100000000............
Always be prepared.

2-Stix · 06-14-2016, 07:19 AM

Good job being a good dad. The better halfs don't understand it, but that is exactly what you were. God had his hand on that day.

wiredantz · 06-14-2016, 08:13 PM

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/in...p?topic=2759.0

Found this thread on nor call anglers,

I read through all of it, this guy tried x 30 closed foam made a mess, he concluded it needs to be added during the manufacturing process.

Mostly everyone concluded, stuffedd your kayak with pool noodles, put enough noodles that your kayak doesn't sink stern or bow first.

vincentek9 · 06-15-2016, 12:16 PM

It's been a little while since i've posted much on this site. Glad you guys made it back safe and determined the what caused the water leak. And i'm very surprised that your gear was still there. Even the wallet and keys.

BTW, i'm the guy who scooped you and your son out of the water.

wiredantz · 06-15-2016, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by vincentek9

It's been a little while since i've posted much on this site. Glad you guys made it back safe and determined the what caused the water leak. And i'm very surprised that your gear was still there. Even the wallet and keys.

BTW, i'm the guy who scooped you and your son out of the water.

Thank you!

We can not reveal any more information about this tragic incident.

Hammerhead_77 · 06-15-2016, 02:38 PM

I had a recent trip where I ended up with over 3" of water in my PA...I guessed about 15-20 gallons...120-180 pounds! the water all came in through the rear hatch. the bait tank was not draining out through the scupper cleanly. I didn't notice until I was really tired trying to get back in against a tide...

like you, I suddenly realized that much of the emergency gear i carry is not going save the yak, just the people. That said, i don't need all that empty space in the hull for anything, so now its full of pool noodles.

ceviche eater · 06-15-2016, 08:47 PM

wow, thanks for sharing

06-14-2016, 08:13 PM	#5
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/in...p?topic=2759.0 Found this thread on nor call anglers, I read through all of it, this guy tried x 30 closed foam made a mess, he concluded it needs to be added during the manufacturing process. Mostly everyone concluded, stuffedd your kayak with pool noodles, put enough noodles that your kayak doesn't sink stern or bow first. __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

06-15-2016, 12:16 PM	#6
vincentek9 MAYNEE-YAK Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 533	It's been a little while since i've posted much on this site. Glad you guys made it back safe and determined the what caused the water leak. And i'm very surprised that your gear was still there. Even the wallet and keys. BTW, i'm the guy who scooped you and your son out of the water. __________________

06-10-2016, 06:43 PM	#1
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	At least you both were wearing PFDs and didnt become part of another statistic. I would say besides checking the weather reports before hand you were pretty prepared. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-12-2016, 10:06 AM	#3
Gigafish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 311	I've had a similar experience except my Malibu extreme filled through the bait tank opening. I was able bilge the water out with a hand pump but I was exhausted to continue fishing. I learned always to watch how my kayak sits on top of the water. While out practicing launching and landing at D.P. I was doing great until I launched through a huge wave. Kayak flipped and the rod leash wrapped around my neck. It wasn't easy to get unwrapped only to be slammed by another wave. It was the end of practicing as I was dazed and exhausted. While out of cherry beach in L.B.. I flipped my kayak only 200 yds from shore. It was during very bad conditions. I was the only kayaker that chose to stay out. I wasn't concerned with the waves because the waves are not that big. Flipped the kayak on a sneaker and lost everything. I was lucky to flip the kayak right side up only to have the kayak filled with water. I was lucky to get the kayak to shore dazed and exhausted. Scupper holes and center hatch will keep a watchful eye as what could go wrong. Glad that you and your kid are ok. Situations turn from 0 to 100000000............ Always be prepared.

06-14-2016, 07:19 AM	#4
2-Stix Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 376	Good job being a good dad. The better halfs don't understand it, but that is exactly what you were. God had his hand on that day.

06-15-2016, 02:38 PM	#8
Hammerhead_77 Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Diego - North County Posts: 82	I had a recent trip where I ended up with over 3" of water in my PA...I guessed about 15-20 gallons...120-180 pounds! the water all came in through the rear hatch. the bait tank was not draining out through the scupper cleanly. I didn't notice until I was really tired trying to get back in against a tide... like you, I suddenly realized that much of the emergency gear i carry is not going save the yak, just the people. That said, i don't need all that empty space in the hull for anything, so now its full of pool noodles.

06-15-2016, 08:47 PM	#9
ceviche eater Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Mission hills Posts: 133	wow, thanks for sharing