nasty - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Whizz Bang · 12-22-2009, 07:55 AM

That was nasty, Im wrapped in blankets and running coffee through an IV right now.....maybe tomorrow.

Fireman (thinking we are idiots): "Dont you guys have VHF?? They were broadcasting gale force winds..."

Me (thinking jeez, doesn't this guy know about the bite thats going on right now...): "Uhhmm, nope"

Having confirmed the fact that he was indeed dealing with idiots the Fireman says to us "Well, maybe you might want to ask for one for Christmas."

Indeed. Sorry to any guys out there who lost gear today. Maybe tomorrow, maybe Thurs...........

1Flatfish · 12-22-2009, 07:59 AM

Be careful, the surf is supposed to be really big tomorrow.

DESTROYER · 12-22-2009, 08:45 AM

TOO MANY NICE DAYS IN SAN DIEGO TO FISH ONES LIKE TODAY. DON'T RISK YOUR LIFE FOR A FISH!

blackcloud9 · 12-22-2009, 01:52 PM

Moyer, my thoughts exactly!

And tomorrow will likely be huge residual surf. Too huge to launch.

/* Reposting */

Here is a link to my Shores kayaking conditions page, which contains a
bunch of good links related to La Jolla Shores area, along with experienced commentary:

http://larryl.com/favorite_kayak_conditions.htm

I posted this link along with a wind/conditions warning last night.

Hope this link helps.

Rule #325: Just because someone else is paddling out does not mean its a good idea.

Dean Machine · 12-22-2009, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackcloud9

Rule #325: Just because someone else is paddling out does not mean its a good idea.

Very true indeed.

Useful Idiot · 12-22-2009, 02:22 PM

Thank god you two got back with your lives. Dumb idea to launch today, I hope you're more careful next time.

Gino · 12-22-2009, 02:37 PM

The YT strike back!

Sounds like it was a Massacre out there!

Dean Machine · 12-22-2009, 02:37 PM

You two who? Yes, not a good idea to launch. The first mistake was launching, but I am full aware of my limitations in my kayak. Atleast I had the common sense to turn around unlike many others who waited until it was too late. I think I went about 200 ft. and called it quits. Today was well beyond what anyone could or should handle. I think that rule #325 says it the best. My launching may have encouraged others to do the same and that sucks since not everyone knows when they should call it quits. I know that I will not launch again when the wind is already that bad and expected to get worse.

Tman · 12-22-2009, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whizz Bang

Having confirmed the fact that he was indeed dealing with idiots the Fireman says to us "Well, maybe you might want to ask for one for Christmas."

Indeed...

...way to man up...

(substitute coffee)

12-22-2009, 07:59 AM	#2
1Flatfish Wayne Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 98	Maybe tomorrow Be careful, the surf is supposed to be really big tomorrow.

12-22-2009, 02:22 PM	#6
Useful Idiot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 286	Thank god you two got back with your lives. Dumb idea to launch today, I hope you're more careful next time. __________________

12-22-2009, 02:37 PM	#8
Dean Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Clemente Posts: 162	You two who? Yes, not a good idea to launch. The first mistake was launching, but I am full aware of my limitations in my kayak. Atleast I had the common sense to turn around unlike many others who waited until it was too late. I think I went about 200 ft. and called it quits. Today was well beyond what anyone could or should handle. I think that rule #325 says it the best. My launching may have encouraged others to do the same and that sucks since not everyone knows when they should call it quits. I know that I will not launch again when the wind is already that bad and expected to get worse. __________________ "Good luck and tight lines!"

12-22-2009, 07:55 AM	#1
Whizz Bang Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 396	That was nasty, Im wrapped in blankets and running coffee through an IV right now.....maybe tomorrow. Fireman (thinking we are idiots): "Dont you guys have VHF?? They were broadcasting gale force winds..." Me (thinking jeez, doesn't this guy know about the bite thats going on right now...): "Uhhmm, nope" Having confirmed the fact that he was indeed dealing with idiots the Fireman says to us "Well, maybe you might want to ask for one for Christmas." Indeed. Sorry to any guys out there who lost gear today. Maybe tomorrow, maybe Thurs...........

12-22-2009, 08:45 AM	#3
DESTROYER Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "The Table" Posts: 976	TOO MANY NICE DAYS IN SAN DIEGO TO FISH ONES LIKE TODAY. DON'T RISK YOUR LIFE FOR A FISH!

12-22-2009, 01:52 PM	#4
blackcloud9 Kayaker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Big Rock, WindanSea, La Jolla Posts: 413	Moyer, my thoughts exactly! And tomorrow will likely be huge residual surf. Too huge to launch. /* Reposting / Here is a link to my Shores kayaking conditions page, which contains a bunch of good links related to La Jolla Shores area, along with experienced commentary: http://larryl.com/favorite_kayak_conditions.htm I posted this link along with a wind/conditions warning last night. Hope this link helps. Rule #325: Just because someone else is paddling out does not mean its a good idea.*

12-22-2009, 02:37 PM	#7
Gino Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 520	The YT strike back! Sounds like it was a Massacre out there!