Sands of Sorrow - Which launches eat the most gear? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

PAL · 09-22-2008, 11:08 AM

It's not a matter of if but when Neptune will demand his due. On the paddle out but more often on the dicey dance in, the old man with the trident in hand requires periodic tribute. Where are his tolls on tackle, fish, and most of all pride the steepest?

Where are the Sands of Sorrow? Any beach can be a bastard, but which common (although advanced) launches cause the most havoc? I'm looking for stories and photos for a future newspaper or magazine article.

For starters, here in the southland I hear certain beaches below Ensenada are legendary for giving up big game riches - and the rough ride back in. Up in Malibu, County Line's chewed up and spit out more than its share.

What your take?

One Rev · 09-22-2008, 11:16 AM

Big Rock in La Jolla. I have launched there with ankle slappers and paddled back in to 3' shorebreak. I destroyed my rudder one time and numerous times had to dive back in and retrieve other items. I have a couple of pictures too if you need them.

Mike
One Rev

eddier68 · 09-22-2008, 11:29 AM

IB at times

Zed · 09-22-2008, 11:30 AM

Aliso.

But by sheer volume, it must be Disneyshores.

esdees · 09-22-2008, 12:24 PM

http://bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/showthread.php?t=2431

Froman · 09-22-2008, 12:26 PM

Definately Ave de la playa, at times, I am required to pick up my float tube, and step over a wave.

No me gusta!

Fro

aguachico · 09-22-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Froman

Definately Ave de la playa, at times, I am required to pick up my float tube, and step over a wave.

No me gusta!

Fro

Handymansd · 09-22-2008, 02:39 PM

Didn't Patrick have a great shot of a kayak endo at the shores from two winter's ago? I know he was waiting for me with camera in hand a time or two when the surf was up.

esdees · 09-22-2008, 02:54 PM

That was Tyler...

I only get the camera out when Art's in the surf

Handymansd · 09-22-2008, 05:01 PM

OK that's it... in my mind you two are now officially synonymous!!

tylerdurden · 09-22-2008, 05:54 PM

Any exposed beach can be a nightmare.

Got shorebreak?

Or outside breakers

Endless rollers that could break any time:

The popular tourists at the shores?

Billy V · 09-22-2008, 06:34 PM

Ahh the famous Lj Shore Catapult Maneuver

T-Rex · 09-22-2008, 07:47 PM

Normally pretty mellow, but sometimes Sano can be pretty challenging.

A little size at the launch.

THE DARKHORSE · 09-22-2008, 08:07 PM

I can't compete with those great photos, but my vote is for the most tame launch on the west coast (La Jolla Shores). Beside the tiny surf compared to launches anywhere else on the coast, we have way more fisherman launching here. I would love to know the dollar amount of expensive gear that's been burried here, as it's truly a goldmine. Countless Trinidads, Avets, Accurates, Toriums, Calstars, Seekers, and much much more. I know the less protected launches require more guts and skill, but I don't think you could compare any other launch for the total damage in a dollar amount.

Slay Rider · 09-23-2008, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by THE DARKHORSE

I can't compete with those great photos, but my vote is for the most tame launch on the west coast (La Jolla Shores). Beside the tiny surf compared to launches anywhere else on the coast, we have way more fisherman launching here. I would love to know the dollar amount of expensive gear that's been burried here, as it's truly a goldmine. Countless Trinidads, Avets, Accurates, Toriums, Calstars, Seekers, and much much more. I know the less protected launches require more guts and skill, but I don't think you could compare any other launch for the total damage in a dollar amount.

What he said - we have all seen a ton of gear lost there. And I think it has to do with the short interval waves as much as the typical inexperience of the average angler who cuts their teeth at the shores.

bajadog · 09-23-2008, 04:16 AM

+2 for darkhorse

bearlythere · 09-23-2008, 08:59 AM

That last shot of T-rexs pics was my worste lanch and eroe day at LJ...Remember our dream killer converation that morning at the launch with Tyler....Breakers way on the out side just as you thought you were gonna be safe....T-rex has a few good shots of that day that got put on Bloody Decks....Was a clinic that day....I think the night before a couple of the regulars did the el rollo as well.

cabojohn · 09-23-2008, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Zed

Aliso.

But by sheer volume, it must be Disneyshores.

x100

Aliso is the real deal!
Aliso is about the only place I know that can destroy a kayak and everything on/in it! Heavy joint tweaking is possible here too. Ditch the kayak and save yourself is par for the course!

This is a HEAVY shore pound beach! There is no shame in just saying NO when its thumpin!

Ed · 09-23-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cabojohn

There is no shame in just saying NO when its thumpin!

Yes there is..........

Tman · 09-23-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by T-Rex

Normally pretty mellow, but sometimes Sano can be pretty challenging.

And the whole time Clay was egging me on to go out further...

I know a couple of places that when it is at high tide with surf, all you can do is a Superman (jump off and hold onto the back handle of the yak)...

09-22-2008, 11:08 AM	#1
PAL Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 754	Sands of Sorrow - Which launches eat the most gear? It's not a matter of if but when Neptune will demand his due. On the paddle out but more often on the dicey dance in, the old man with the trident in hand requires periodic tribute. Where are his tolls on tackle, fish, and most of all pride the steepest? Where are the Sands of Sorrow? Any beach can be a bastard, but which common (although advanced) launches cause the most havoc? I'm looking for stories and photos for a future newspaper or magazine article. For starters, here in the southland I hear certain beaches below Ensenada are legendary for giving up big game riches - and the rough ride back in. Up in Malibu, County Line's chewed up and spit out more than its share. What your take?

09-22-2008, 12:26 PM	#6
Froman Junior Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 23	Definately Ave de la playa, at times, I am required to pick up my float tube, and step over a wave. No me gusta! Fro __________________ 73 something

09-22-2008, 02:39 PM	#8
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	Didn't Patrick have a great shot of a kayak endo at the shores from two winter's ago? I know he was waiting for me with camera in hand a time or two when the surf was up. __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

09-22-2008, 05:01 PM	#10
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	OK that's it... in my mind you two are now officially synonymous!! __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

09-22-2008, 05:54 PM	#11
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	Any exposed beach can be a nightmare. Got shorebreak? Or outside breakers Endless rollers that could break any time: The popular tourists at the shores? __________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th.

09-22-2008, 11:16 AM	#2
One Rev Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 65	Big Rock in La Jolla. I have launched there with ankle slappers and paddled back in to 3' shorebreak. I destroyed my rudder one time and numerous times had to dive back in and retrieve other items. I have a couple of pictures too if you need them. Mike One Rev

09-22-2008, 11:29 AM	#3
eddier68 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 32	IB at times

09-22-2008, 11:30 AM	#4
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Aliso. But by sheer volume, it must be Disneyshores.

09-22-2008, 12:24 PM	#5
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	http://bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/showthread.php?t=2431

09-22-2008, 02:54 PM	#9
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	That was Tyler... I only get the camera out when Art's in the surf

09-22-2008, 06:34 PM	#12
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	Ahh the famous Lj Shore Catapult Maneuver

09-22-2008, 07:47 PM	#13
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	Normally pretty mellow, but sometimes Sano can be pretty challenging. A little size at the launch.

09-22-2008, 08:07 PM	#14
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	Great photos..... I can't compete with those great photos, but my vote is for the most tame launch on the west coast (La Jolla Shores). Beside the tiny surf compared to launches anywhere else on the coast, we have way more fisherman launching here. I would love to know the dollar amount of expensive gear that's been burried here, as it's truly a goldmine. Countless Trinidads, Avets, Accurates, Toriums, Calstars, Seekers, and much much more. I know the less protected launches require more guts and skill, but I don't think you could compare any other launch for the total damage in a dollar amount. __________________

09-23-2008, 04:16 AM	#16
bajadog I eats what I kills Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 393	+2 for darkhorse __________________ Please release bill-fish.

09-23-2008, 08:59 AM	#17
bearlythere Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 88	Dream Killers. That last shot of T-rexs pics was my worste lanch and eroe day at LJ...Remember our dream killer converation that morning at the launch with Tyler....Breakers way on the out side just as you thought you were gonna be safe....T-rex has a few good shots of that day that got put on Bloody Decks....Was a clinic that day....I think the night before a couple of the regulars did the el rollo as well.