It was a sad day: Newport

[Whizz Bang]

Originally Posted by YakAttak

La Jolla? Are you kidding me? I just got flipped in the bay. Twice. And now you are offering to bring me to open water?

I'm just kidding bro Seriously, I've never been to La Jolla and don't know how is the swell there, but I assume it's not open water, not bay?.

Thank you for the offer, I will remember the offer and hold it to you when I'm ready to go out again as I gain more experience with the kayak on the water. Only problem with gear is that I'm the minority of people out there who can only fish with left-hand reel

No I am not kidding you. I had my inaugural launch at LJ. Your only risk is the loss of your sabiki. Get back on the plastic horse, and soon. My normal person reels will only be a concern if you get hooked up to a yellow....this is a problem you should be willing to kill for.

For the record... the swell by and large in open water is relatively predictable. On the other hand you have relatively small waves in the bay, but highly unpredictable larger waves from traffic. On big swell periods you are safer in the bay. During a small swell light wind day...my money is on the open water.

[YakAttak]

Originally Posted by Whizz Bang

No I am not kidding you. I had my inaugural launch at LJ. Your only risk is the loss of your sabiki. Get back on the plastic horse, and soon. My normal person reels will only be a concern if you get hooked up to a yellow....this is a problem you should be willing to kill for.

For the record... the swell by and large in open water is relatively predictable. On the other hand you have relatively small waves in the bay, but highly unpredictable larger waves from traffic. On big swell periods you are safer in the bay. During a small swell light wind day...my money is on the open water.

Thanks a mil. You got PMed.

[bigbarrels]

Sounds like you may be a renter?

If so, check with your renters insurance. A few years back I sank an X FActor and lost a ton of stuff......my renters insurance covered 100% of it and I didn't have to provide receipts for anything that cost under 500.00......if you have renters insurance you may be in business......sorry this happened to you

[PescadorPete]

Good advice #2 from Ed. When I have to reach behind me, I swing my legs sidesaddle and make sure I have my butt planted firmly back in the seat. Very stable. When I have to reach really far behind, to untangle the spectra that got wrapped up in the rudder, I sit facing backwards in the seat. Again, very stable.

Sorry about your gear loss. I think many on the board (me included) would fess up to making a donation to the ocean at one time or another.

Jorluivil, I noticed your ring setup on the trip last weekend. Very nice. Great minds think alike.

[YakAttak]

Originally Posted by PescadorPete

Good advice #2 from Ed. When I have to reach behind me, I swing my legs sidesaddle and make sure I have my butt planted firmly back in the seat. Very stable. When I have to reach really far behind, to untangle the spectra that got wrapped up in the rudder, I sit facing backwards in the seat. Again, very stable.

Sorry about your gear loss. I think many on the board (me included) would fess up to making a donation to the ocean at one time or another.

Jorluivil, I noticed your ring setup on the trip last weekend. Very nice. Great minds think alike.

Thats a nice way to set up the leash, simple and convenient. I've never thought of that. Thanks the "great minds" for enlightening me LOL
How about when you reach back to catch a bait in the bait tank? Does it neccessary to do this steps? I'm kinda nervous getting flipped again knowing its so easy to get flipped LOL so any advice helps. Thanks

[YakAttak]

Originally Posted by bigbarrels

Sounds like you may be a renter?

If so, check with your renters insurance. A few years back I sank an X FActor and lost a ton of stuff......my renters insurance covered 100% of it and I didn't have to provide receipts for anything that cost under 500.00......if you have renters insurance you may be in business......sorry this happened to you

Thank you. I'm now just renting a room in a relative's house But it's good info to know.