Is the current still ripping? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

GregAndrew · 08-27-2011, 05:33 PM

If you see little or no kelp at the surface, don't go south past the condo and you will not have a problem.

RK · 08-27-2011, 06:26 PM

After I left the world famous mr greg andrew yesterday somehwere off windansea it took me almost 3 hours to get back to the beach, yes theres a current, and yes thats a good thing, just eat your wheeties... Good to meet you Greg.

GregAndrew · 08-27-2011, 07:28 PM

Nice to meet you too Ryan. After our 10 min conversation and half mile drift, I got a phone call for another 10 mins and half mile drift. So it took me about 3 hours to get to the condo

StinkyMatt · 08-27-2011, 07:49 PM

Greg, quit making it sound like the current is what got you....

Its the giant slab of meat hanging on the side of your kayak that slows you down.

driftwood · 08-27-2011, 09:22 PM

yes current is still ripping! Not for faint for the heart. Be careful and know your limit!!!!

silverbullet · 08-27-2011, 09:32 PM

Still massive current last night...

Bang*Splash · 08-27-2011, 09:36 PM

Hi. I'm a noob as well. HeAding out tomorrow for first trip at lj shores and a little concerned about current ur talking about and where the "condo" is at in relation to the launch site. Also, is current still concern if u have mirage drive? Thx n advance.

08-28-2011, 02:24 AM

The mirage drive will help you keep place if not even give you forward advantage., I was out all morning and was a constant battle with the current (Using a stick with the wide ends on it). I would paddle 1/2 mile past an anchored boat, which I used as my marker and within 5-7 minutes I was right there. Between the shore and the kelp beds it wasn't as bad, but I definitely got my work out for the day.

08-27-2011, 09:32 PM	#6
silverbullet Crusty Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 125	Still massive current last night... __________________ pastor maximus felis domestica Bobby

08-27-2011, 09:36 PM	#7
Bang*Splash Junior Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: encinitas Posts: 18	Hi. I'm a noob as well. HeAding out tomorrow for first trip at lj shores and a little concerned about current ur talking about and where the "condo" is at in relation to the launch site. Also, is current still concern if u have mirage drive? Thx n advance. Last edited by BangSplash; 08-27-2011 at 09:39 PM. Reason: misspelled.*

08-27-2011, 05:33 PM	#1
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	If you see little or no kelp at the surface, don't go south past the condo and you will not have a problem.

08-27-2011, 06:26 PM	#2
RK Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 736	After I left the world famous mr greg andrew yesterday somehwere off windansea it took me almost 3 hours to get back to the beach, yes theres a current, and yes thats a good thing, just eat your wheeties... Good to meet you Greg.

08-27-2011, 07:28 PM	#3
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Nice to meet you too Ryan. After our 10 min conversation and half mile drift, I got a phone call for another 10 mins and half mile drift. So it took me about 3 hours to get to the condo

08-27-2011, 07:49 PM	#4
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Greg, quit making it sound like the current is what got you.... Its the giant slab of meat hanging on the side of your kayak that slows you down.

08-27-2011, 09:22 PM	#5
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	yes current is still ripping! Not for faint for the heart. Be careful and know your limit!!!!

08-28-2011, 02:24 AM	#8
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	The mirage drive will help you keep place if not even give you forward advantage., I was out all morning and was a constant battle with the current (Using a stick with the wide ends on it). I would paddle 1/2 mile past an anchored boat, which I used as my marker and within 5-7 minutes I was right there. Between the shore and the kelp beds it wasn't as bad, but I definitely got my work out for the day.