Video: Rough Launch @ LJ- 12/13/2020

[Gflann]

Here’s a reference for losing a rod and reel overboard coming back in. The only one I forgot to tie down...had to swim back out and get it. Opened it up and it looked like a sugar cookie.

Food for thought. When you come back in on a bigger surf day if you dont get a ride all the way in and get out in knee-waist deep water I’d recommend hauling the kayak in as fast as possible because a whitewash wave can easily go over the back of your kayak and douse your reels. Had that happen once and took apart my Jigmasters and SL30SHs and it was evident a decent amount of saltwater got in.

Now no matter how tired I am, I dont celebrate surviving the launch until the kayak’s bow is on the beach.

[deptrai]

Thats what we call a good day in Oregon. I sure do miss the SoCal ankle slappers.

[Salty]

Originally Posted by deptrai

Thats what we call a good day in Oregon. I sure do miss the SoCal ankle slappers.

Lol yeah man, I just came back from a trip up North and it seems like the waves grow a foot in size every 100-miles up on a NW swell. Much respect to anyone launching a kayak up there. You guys are gnarly!

[Jimm H]

See that a lot... raising the paddle over one's head while nosing thru the swells. It's a natural reaction, like you need to keep the paddle dry.

Best to dig into the water and keep paddling. You will punch thru the larger stuff that way as your body motion will be forward reaching for the next stroke.

GREAT Video!! Reminds me of lots of early am launches over the years.

[Salty]

Originally Posted by Gflann

Here’s a reference for losing a rod and reel overboard coming back in. The only one I forgot to tie down...had to swim back out and get it. Opened it up and it looked like a sugar cookie.

Food for thought. When you come back in on a bigger surf day if you dont get a ride all the way in and get out in knee-waist deep water I’d recommend hauling the kayak in as fast as possible because a whitewash wave can easily go over the back of your kayak and douse your reels. Had that happen once and took apart my Jigmasters and SL30SHs and it was evident a decent amount of saltwater got in.

Now no matter how tired I am, I dont celebrate surviving the launch until the kayak’s bow is on the beach.

Damn dude, that sucks! At least you got the reel back, but still... Not something you like to see. Sound advice.