The Official 'I ALMOST DIED' Thread - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jorluivil · 06-20-2016, 12:06 PM

From sabiki hooks getting stuck in your leg and getting rescued by the USCG to getting flipped in 1 foot of water and getting pinned under your PA. Let's here them!

King Saba · 06-20-2016, 12:22 PM

*hear.

A mackerel once tried to flip me.

cell128 · 06-20-2016, 12:30 PM

I almost died a few weeks ago... not kayak related though

Walked away without a scratch... got a new ride now

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FullFlavorPike · 06-20-2016, 01:01 PM

When I was still figuring it out, I tried to launch my tandem with my buddy at Hospitals because "the kelp was really close" and we were going spearfishing. Paddled into some five foot barrels over the reef and fully pitchpoled. My buddy was sitting up front and he flew right over my head by about six feet. We lost some carbon fins, two masks, two snorkels, and about $80 worth of lead weights.

Another time, I tried to take my wife kayak diving when it was heavy, and she almost killed me for yelling "just paddle harder" right before we rolled the boat. That was the most dangerous thing I've ever done, at least as far as my dignity and healthy relationship are concerned, and why we call it the divorce boat to this very day.

Been in a dinghy with lighting bolts touching down one time. That sucked.

socal.beach.bum · 06-20-2016, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cell128

I almost died a few weeks ago... not kayak related though

Walked away without a scratch... got a new ride now

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Dude what the fuck happen Jaime? Too much tecate?

Nice new ride though, you get hooked up on that one too?

jorluivil · 06-20-2016, 01:09 PM

Jaime........what about this one?

Dannowar · 06-20-2016, 01:31 PM

Closed out 12 foot solid witches rock in Costa Rica. Multiple wave hold downs. Maxed out sets breaking in 5 feet of water. Rip current saved my life.

Never kayak fishing. That's like dying while golfing.

cell128 · 06-20-2016, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by socal.beach.bum

Dude what the fuck happen Jaime? Too much tecate?

Nice new ride though, you get hooked up on that one too?

Let's just say I was sleepy.... yeah insurance paid me more than I bought it for. Used to work for Toyota at the docks so the hooked me up like half price on that one.

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cell128 · 06-20-2016, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

Jaime........what about this one?

I accidentally pushed the explode button in between start and stop..... freakin engineers

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Deamon · 06-20-2016, 03:02 PM

Here's my most recent "moment"...

I'm standing up on my truck tailgate, weighing out my latest fish which is almost at long as I am tall...the game clip slips out of its hold, just about impaling my heart...but instead slides down my chest...(yes, I'm completely naked)...

See game clip below...wondering if it's defective. Please help.

Jim

jorluivil · 06-20-2016, 03:09 PM

Tripped over a small crack in the cement earlier.........almost died

Harry Hill · 06-20-2016, 03:28 PM

told my wife the W on her wranglers meant wide load, don't worry, I'll heal

Zed · 06-20-2016, 07:24 PM

Sorry Jim, no claim for you. Clearly overloaded.

cell128 · 06-20-2016, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

Jaime........what about this one?

O crap didn't even know about this until now. I been off today. I can't specify on the details....

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2-Stix · 06-20-2016, 09:27 PM

1. 1995, going camping my jr year, driving to Jalama to surf, crossed a bridge on the windy road, old truck, lost control, hanging off a cliff with the rear end and back tires on the dirt berm. Got out of the truck, and it rolled down 150' cliff.
1 min of total fear.

2. 2013 mountaineering a 14k+ peak in the Easter Serria called Middle Palisade and my partner dislodged a 2'x2'x2' rock down the couloir where I was 75 yards below. I traversed the class 4 ledge and dodged the pieces that were traveling about 100mph+, missed me by 5'.
3 seconds of total fear.

3. 2015 almost went down at the Anacapa Arch in the Channel Islands on a 35' boat. Bad weather, report was wrong, rolled to 40 degrees and lost a motor and could not steer. Go bag, wetsuits and kayaks were out and ready to bail. It was just as bad that night, anchor pulled on the night shift. It was terrible.
1.5 days of chaos.

jorluivil · 06-21-2016, 06:16 AM

Woke up this morning, bedroom was dark, tripped over the f-en dog.......almost died.

Silbaugh4liberty · 06-21-2016, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by cell128

I almost died a few weeks ago... not kayak related though

Walked away without a scratch... got a new ride now

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I almost died the day that you got picked up by The Shrimp Boat in La Jolla! The lifeguard was towing people back, I refused then it took me almost 3 hours to paddle back to shore. Had to stop a couple times to dump all the water out of my kayak. Literally came close to sinking that day. It's days like that, that makes me consider switching to the dark side.uploadfromtaptalk1466522447019.jpg

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jorluivil · 06-21-2016, 04:00 PM

So

Yeah

Ummmm

Mods

When is this going to become a sticky?

Deamon · 06-21-2016, 04:55 PM

You can't request a sticky on your own thread...that's like looking at yourself in the mirror and tossing two thumbs up...

FullFlavorPike · 06-21-2016, 06:19 PM

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You can't request a sticky on your own thread...that's like looking at yourself in the mirror and tossing two thumbs up...

Who;s got two thumbs and starts bitchin threads?

THIS GUYYYYY

06-20-2016, 12:06 PM	#1
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	The Official 'I ALMOST DIED' Thread From sabiki hooks getting stuck in your leg and getting rescued by the USCG to getting flipped in 1 foot of water and getting pinned under your PA. Let's here them! __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

06-20-2016, 01:31 PM	#7
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Closed out 12 foot solid witches rock in Costa Rica. Multiple wave hold downs. Maxed out sets breaking in 5 feet of water. Rip current saved my life. Never kayak fishing. That's like dying while golfing. __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

06-20-2016, 03:09 PM	#11
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	Tripped over a small crack in the cement earlier.........almost died __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

06-20-2016, 03:28 PM	#12
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	told my wife the W on her wranglers meant wide load, don't worry, I'll heal __________________ you can't eat it if you release it

06-20-2016, 07:24 PM	#13
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Sorry Jim, no claim for you. Clearly overloaded. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

06-20-2016, 12:22 PM	#2
King Saba Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SGV Posts: 848	*hear. A mackerel once tried to flip me.

06-20-2016, 12:30 PM	#3
cell128 lizard king Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lakewood Posts: 520	I almost died a few weeks ago... not kayak related though Walked away without a scratch... got a new ride now Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

06-20-2016, 01:01 PM	#4
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 809	When I was still figuring it out, I tried to launch my tandem with my buddy at Hospitals because "the kelp was really close" and we were going spearfishing. Paddled into some five foot barrels over the reef and fully pitchpoled. My buddy was sitting up front and he flew right over my head by about six feet. We lost some carbon fins, two masks, two snorkels, and about $80 worth of lead weights. Another time, I tried to take my wife kayak diving when it was heavy, and she almost killed me for yelling "just paddle harder" right before we rolled the boat. That was the most dangerous thing I've ever done, at least as far as my dignity and healthy relationship are concerned, and why we call it the divorce boat to this very day. Been in a dinghy with lighting bolts touching down one time. That sucked.

06-20-2016, 09:27 PM	#15
2-Stix Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 376	1. 1995, going camping my jr year, driving to Jalama to surf, crossed a bridge on the windy road, old truck, lost control, hanging off a cliff with the rear end and back tires on the dirt berm. Got out of the truck, and it rolled down 150' cliff. 1 min of total fear. 2. 2013 mountaineering a 14k+ peak in the Easter Serria called Middle Palisade and my partner dislodged a 2'x2'x2' rock down the couloir where I was 75 yards below. I traversed the class 4 ledge and dodged the pieces that were traveling about 100mph+, missed me by 5'. 3 seconds of total fear. 3. 2015 almost went down at the Anacapa Arch in the Channel Islands on a 35' boat. Bad weather, report was wrong, rolled to 40 degrees and lost a motor and could not steer. Go bag, wetsuits and kayaks were out and ready to bail. It was just as bad that night, anchor pulled on the night shift. It was terrible. 1.5 days of chaos. Last edited by 2-Stix; 06-21-2016 at 08:15 PM.

06-21-2016, 06:16 AM	#16
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	Woke up this morning, bedroom was dark, tripped over the f-en dog.......almost died. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

06-21-2016, 04:00 PM	#18
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	So Yeah Ummmm Mods When is this going to become a sticky? __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

06-21-2016, 04:55 PM	#19
Deamon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,972	You can't request a sticky on your own thread...that's like looking at yourself in the mirror and tossing two thumbs up... __________________ Recreational Fisherman's Catch...2% Commercial Fisherman's Catch- 98% Recreational Fishing Kayakers Catch- .00001% "The reality is that the wall was built to keep all Asians ~specifically Japanese and those that think they're japanese~ out of the U.S"