Worst La Jolla report ever. 9.15.18 - Page 3 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

fresh to salt · 09-19-2018, 10:12 AM

Davesdad, I am so sorry to hear about this terrible tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with your family right now as I try to hold back tears at work...

Orca Winfrey · 09-19-2018, 11:10 AM

Hi Dave’s dad. I’m very sorry about your son please take care.

Sdspeed · 09-19-2018, 01:26 PM

Dave's Dad, My family sends it's heart felt prayers and condolences with the hope that the great memories of your son will ease the pain in this tragic time.
Rory B.

Sivak · 09-19-2018, 01:59 PM

John:

Sooooooooo sorry this happened. What a tragic life changing event. Your description of Dave sounds like anyone of us competitive kayak fisherman. I never met Dave but I can tell you he would certainly not want you or your family to be sad at this time. There's no question he would want the best for all of you.

To the rescue effort group - good on all of you!

I don't understand why these things happen... Heart breaking story

RIP Dave, we will always remember you.

fishwrap · 09-19-2018, 05:49 PM

Dave's dad Sorry to hear of Dave's tragic accident. My prayers go out to you and your family. Hope you and your family stay strong.

Davesdad · 09-19-2018, 06:59 PM

I need to tell ALL OF YOU how much these replies have helped my family out.Everybody in my family is visiting this site to read these replies and they've all said it helps so much in taking away some pain.I never expected this and boy does it help.We're hoping some of you are fishing Saturday morning.Some of us (family) are coming down to the shores to say thanks and wish you a great day on the water.

newportdogs · 09-19-2018, 07:12 PM

Dave's Dad and Family, I am so, so sorry for your loss. RIP David

fishfoo · 09-19-2018, 07:20 PM

R.I.P. DAVE MAY THE FISHING GODS SMILE UPON YOU

Steve Max · 09-22-2018, 02:43 AM

My heart has softened and I am lost for words. My prayers to Dave and his Family.

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MattRabasco · 09-22-2018, 03:52 AM

I am sorry for your loss. I never met Dave but saw him out there often. May you find peace and acceptance during this difficult time.

BFranke · 09-22-2018, 07:48 AM

It’s incredible how bitter sweet someone’s passing can be. We will never know the whys of what happened, but to see how it brings people closer together is amazing. I didn’t know Dave but can tell he was a great person and this tragic event has changed my outlook on the way I go about my daily routines. We will never know when it’s our time to go, so try and enjoy every moment to the fullest. Rest In Peace Dave!!

the dude · 09-23-2018, 07:33 AM

very sorry for your loss.

Davesdad · 09-23-2018, 08:25 AM

Some of Dave's family got to meet some of you guys yesterday.Thanks for supporting us and talking fishing.Thanks for letting me brag a little about my kid and what he's caught recently at La Jolla.The person that put up a picture of Dave and a nice Yellow on the wood poles near the launch.So kind of you.I'm wondering if you guys caught anything ? Seeing all of you paddle out and gather outside was cool to see.

Semper Fi-shing · 09-23-2018, 08:58 AM

John,

Thank you and bless Dave, friends, family, yakkers and non-yakkers as well.

Out on the water, my line started to scream as I reached back and grabbed my pole to start to reel in but after 5 seconds, the fish spit the hook. I must not have let he fish swallow my bait......farmed!

My friend Ash on my tandem also hooked onto a nice fish that was taking drag sporadically until it realized it was hooked and went berserk when it got close to the yak. I could see that it was a huge barracuda as it turned its body to run. Ash tried to tighten the drag on his reel and that's when the tension on his line relaxed and......farmed! Fish gone!.

Minh didnt have much luck either. Ws were dipping into his bait bucket and he ran his solo skiff back and forth to resupply bait but by then it was getting late and water was getting choppy.

Saw a couple guys on the water with yellows taking pictures and a few on boats hooked up also.

We all had a blast, fish or no fish.

Our quest for our first yak yellow remains.

Our journey continues, in fishing, and in life

I encourage anyone that has fond fishing memories, past or present, fish or no fish, to share and post on this page.

09-19-2018, 05:49 PM	#5
fishwrap Junior Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: el cajon Posts: 2	Daves dad Dave's dad Sorry to hear of Dave's tragic accident. My prayers go out to you and your family. Hope you and your family stay strong.

09-23-2018, 07:33 AM	#12
the dude Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Valley Center Posts: 271	very sorry for your loss. __________________ The dude abides.

09-23-2018, 08:58 AM	#14
Semper Fi-shing Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Menifee Posts: 117	John, Thank you and bless Dave, friends, family, yakkers and non-yakkers as well. Out on the water, my line started to scream as I reached back and grabbed my pole to start to reel in but after 5 seconds, the fish spit the hook. I must not have let he fish swallow my bait......farmed! My friend Ash on my tandem also hooked onto a nice fish that was taking drag sporadically until it realized it was hooked and went berserk when it got close to the yak. I could see that it was a huge barracuda as it turned its body to run. Ash tried to tighten the drag on his reel and that's when the tension on his line relaxed and......farmed! Fish gone!. Minh didnt have much luck either. Ws were dipping into his bait bucket and he ran his solo skiff back and forth to resupply bait but by then it was getting late and water was getting choppy. Saw a couple guys on the water with yellows taking pictures and a few on boats hooked up also. We all had a blast, fish or no fish. Our quest for our first yak yellow remains. Our journey continues, in fishing, and in life I encourage anyone that has fond fishing memories, past or present, fish or no fish, to share and post on this page. __________________ I've got 99 problems but a fish ain't one.

09-19-2018, 10:12 AM	#1
fresh to salt Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 53	Davesdad, I am so sorry to hear about this terrible tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with your family right now as I try to hold back tears at work...

09-19-2018, 11:10 AM	#2
Orca Winfrey Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: The I. E. Posts: 353	Hi Dave’s dad. I’m very sorry about your son please take care.

09-19-2018, 01:26 PM	#3
Sdspeed Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 732	Dave's Dad, My family sends it's heart felt prayers and condolences with the hope that the great memories of your son will ease the pain in this tragic time. Rory B.

09-19-2018, 01:59 PM	#4
Sivak Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 115	John: Sooooooooo sorry this happened. What a tragic life changing event. Your description of Dave sounds like anyone of us competitive kayak fisherman. I never met Dave but I can tell you he would certainly not want you or your family to be sad at this time. There's no question he would want the best for all of you. To the rescue effort group - good on all of you! I don't understand why these things happen... Heart breaking story RIP Dave, we will always remember you.

09-19-2018, 06:59 PM	#6
Davesdad Junior Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 9	I need to tell ALL OF YOU how much these replies have helped my family out.Everybody in my family is visiting this site to read these replies and they've all said it helps so much in taking away some pain.I never expected this and boy does it help.We're hoping some of you are fishing Saturday morning.Some of us (family) are coming down to the shores to say thanks and wish you a great day on the water.

09-19-2018, 07:12 PM	#7
newportdogs Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Newport Posts: 40	Dave's Dad and Family, I am so, so sorry for your loss. RIP David

09-19-2018, 07:20 PM	#8
fishfoo Junior Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 19	R.I.P. DAVE MAY THE FISHING GODS SMILE UPON YOU

09-22-2018, 02:43 AM	#9
Steve Max Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Santa Ana Posts: 70	My heart has softened and I am lost for words. My prayers to Dave and his Family. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09-22-2018, 03:52 AM	#10
MattRabasco Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 102	I am sorry for your loss. I never met Dave but saw him out there often. May you find peace and acceptance during this difficult time.

09-22-2018, 07:48 AM	#11
BFranke Junior Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 3	It’s incredible how bitter sweet someone’s passing can be. We will never know the whys of what happened, but to see how it brings people closer together is amazing. I didn’t know Dave but can tell he was a great person and this tragic event has changed my outlook on the way I go about my daily routines. We will never know when it’s our time to go, so try and enjoy every moment to the fullest. Rest In Peace Dave!!

09-23-2018, 08:25 AM	#13
Davesdad Junior Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 9	Some of Dave's family got to meet some of you guys yesterday.Thanks for supporting us and talking fishing.Thanks for letting me brag a little about my kid and what he's caught recently at La Jolla.The person that put up a picture of Dave and a nice Yellow on the wood poles near the launch.So kind of you.I'm wondering if you guys caught anything ? Seeing all of you paddle out and gather outside was cool to see.