LJ Concern

[gary sullivan]

I would be concerned leaving my fishing gear without a trusted person to watch it while parking ten minutes away. Opportunist are everywhere so I recommend you carry your rods with you back to the beach and the same for your return, back to the car.

[619-SWIM-DOG]

I usually launch early so I get prime parking, with that being said I always offload everything from my truck when I park and wheel it down to the water. My truck has not hit the beach yet. My home situation with my yak is different as I don't have a garage so I have to load up the kayak on site regardless of location.

[jorluivil]

If you fish alone just carry your wheels. I know its extra crap you have to carry but the pros out way the cons when you have your wheels with you.

[crazywakeboarder]

I trailer my island and I only leave my kayak on the beach while I go park the trailer. I carry my two rods, mirage drive, and dry box with my phone wallet and keys in to and from the lot.

Its normally pretty empty when I launch early but when I come back in ive noticed a few homeless looking people around. I do the same thing in reverse when I come in. I carry all my stuff back to the parking lot. Anything expensive and easily carried off while im sure will eventually disappear if you leave it to chance

[GregAndrew]

Wheels you can break down or simply stow are your best option when nobody else is around. Otherwise, If you show up and find other yakkers on the beach it pays to offer to watch their stuff as they park for the same in return. If you are fishing during the week, get there early, take care of business before you unload and you should only be out of sight of your yak for a few minutes.

[Dannowar]

Never had a problem even when parked super far away. Also used to lock my wheels to the wood pylons.

[bolocop]

I usually carry my stuff, especially my turbo fins, not so much my fishing gear. But I forgot the fins at the launch while I walked to the truck and they were still there! Whew!