How many of you have flipped your kayak? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

T12 · 08-21-2011, 07:28 PM

I learned the hard way with my back to the rollers in 85 ft of water while chasing a mack in my bait tank, sent two rods to the bottom.

Dean Machine · 08-21-2011, 08:05 PM

I want to know who has never flipped theirs

.

Oh yeah and it always happens like when you least expect it.

Once I did expect it and I was driven off the back of my old extreme by a good 5 or so footer that I tried to take head on. Pretty crazy, had all the gear stored. Sat on the beach for a while and made it out the second time. That day I learned what scupper holes were for.

Pampano · 08-21-2011, 08:13 PM

It happens to all of us, life is learning process. My turn I know is just around the corner.

Thanks for sharing.

08-22-2011, 09:14 AM

5 times. I'm sure it'll happen again.

The worst was boiler rock fishin' at Dana.
I got rolled over shallow rocks, got everything
back in the kayak and then started to paddle
like a mad man to get out of the surf zone. But,
my anchor attached itself to the rocks, so I wasn't
goin anywhere. Had to dive into the water, detach
myself, then get out.

But I'll tell you what, there's nothing like boiler rock
fish for monster calicos. the wind, the surf, the fish...
It's more spooky than new moon fishin' for wsb with no lites.

theluckypig · 08-22-2011, 08:05 PM

5 times...

once at my first baytubers tournament... at the bait barge, no waves, no reason, just dumbass tipped... as you may have seen don took photos...

once launching at terranea in a tandem... tried to get on knees first instead of butt first...

twice the same morning launching at la jolla on a tandem... wife refused to try again, went solo...

once landing at la jolla using my fishfinder as a gauge, jumped into what was supposed to be .5 feet ends up 5 feet... tangled in my paddle leash...

it'll happen again, but i think i'm better at it... whatever that means...

wiredantz · 08-22-2011, 08:17 PM

the paddle leash get tangled on me too when i crash or try to make a run for it if i successfully make it

467echo · 08-22-2011, 08:32 PM

Rule 16: Never use paddle leash when launching or landing.

scalihunter · 08-22-2011, 09:06 PM

i havent flipped mine yet but i have only been out on my yak about 10 times.

wiredantz · 08-23-2011, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 467echo

Rule 16: Never use paddle leash when launching or landing.

I know this one, but I hate trying to recover my paddle in case I crash and I lose my grip on my paddle

flying bait · 10-23-2011, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yani

5 times. I'm sure it'll happen again.

The worst was boiler rock fishin' at Dana. I got rolled over shallow rocks, got everything back in the kayak and then started to paddle like a mad man to get out of the surf zone. But, my anchor attached itself to the rocks, so I wasn't goin anywhere. Had to dive into the water, detach myself, then get out.

But I'll tell you what, there's nothing like boiler rock fish for monster calicos. the wind, the surf, the fish... It's more spooky than new moon fishin' for wsb with no lites.

I know this is an old thread, but I must say, Kayaker are a different bred of fisherman. Coming from mostly fishing on a boat, my usual solution when things get tough is to cut the anchor and full throttle.

It would never occur to me to dive into the water to free the anchor. After all, I certain wouldn't want to get my feet wet.

B

poorpaddy · 08-23-2011, 07:30 AM

I recently flipped at Cardiff while landing my Revo because a small wave knocked my rudder down caused me to do a sharp right turn. Not fun to barrel your way in.

bigbarrels · 08-23-2011, 08:13 AM

flipped and sank.....I'm sure more flips are in the future

sandydiego · 08-23-2011, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbarrels

flipped and sank.....I'm sure more flips are in the future

No more sinking for you!

dwntwnall4u · 08-23-2011, 10:40 AM

Wow, don't have my yak yet but I guess I really will have to practice flipping and re-entry before going fishing. Never realized yaks were so easy to flip. Thanks for the info.

Hunters Pa · 08-23-2011, 11:29 AM

at Clemente on an Islander trip. Sent a Graphite USA I had wrapped with a Penn GTI to the bottom in 105 feet of water. Divemaster was able to recover. Instant tip soon followed.

ChefT · 08-24-2011, 03:42 PM

I wouldn't call it flipped,...
But more like a fifteen foot plastic javelin....."Wade"

Today in my case... more like a 12'' catapult .....
what a ride.......

It was a freckin work out today with the current........
Corner....to Trem...45 min drift...2.5 hour peddle back ....

At least I came home and found a PBR in the Veg draw....7<3

blitzburgh · 01-12-2012, 08:04 PM

I've flipped other yaks.......but not my PA

(knock on wood)

Kahouna · 01-13-2012, 06:55 AM

I'll put my limited experience out there. I've been doing the backwards thing since I got the Outfitter. I had limited luck getting in with my old Malibu. I saw a video of some guy coming in backwards through some serious waves and a dim bulb went off. Here is the only flip in reverse....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvaB...6ndLRGmXXpx5CQ

Since then, I learned that you give a couple peddles/paddles through said waves and you are golden. You spend some time in the surf zone sometimes, but I think you have better control. This has worked flawlessly at LJ and San O.

capntim · 01-13-2012, 07:47 AM

Havent tried this one yet but i heard another way(gonna get wet tho)
is just outside of surf line(sorry wader guys) jump on in, grab onto rear
handle or strap and kick on in- a human rudder you might say. Just have
gear stowed. Oh ya, first time out at LJ, flipt at landing, one home made
sabiki rod donation that came unleashed somehow

. Anyone heard of/tried this method before?
Tim

taggermike · 01-13-2012, 11:26 AM

Some day I will flip my kayak. That said, I have not yet flipped in flat water. I have gotten just detroyed on launches and landings though. I have come to expect this because I launch from less friendly places like South IB, Salt Creek, and Cape Hateras NC. I try to alway have things stowed and to take the surf as an indicator of what I should bring. I wanted to fish the kelp south of Dana years ago and due to high surf brought only 1 rod and a small bag of plastics. I got flipped over backwards and swam in after the yak 3 times befor I made it out. On the landing I just let the kayak wash in and I swam in. I don't worry about style points, getting in safely with all my gear is my goal. I've swam in, gotten off in deeper water and held the bow handle all the way in, backed in, and surfed in. And I practiced all these w/o gear first. I get the feel for each kayak I have and practice righting and remounting. These have worked for me; practice, know your kayak, stow your gear, know your comfort zone, and listen to the little voice in your head. Get experience and expand your abilities. I've seen guys flip thier yaks and have NO idea what to do. It's like they'd never even thought of that posiblity. Don't be "that guy". No surprise is the best surprise. Mike

08-21-2011, 08:05 PM	#2
Dean Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Clemente Posts: 162	I want to know who has never flipped theirs . Oh yeah and it always happens like when you least expect it. Once I did expect it and I was driven off the back of my old extreme by a good 5 or so footer that I tried to take head on. Pretty crazy, had all the gear stored. Sat on the beach for a while and made it out the second time. That day I learned what scupper holes were for. __________________ "Good luck and tight lines!"

08-22-2011, 08:32 PM	#7
467echo Rookie of the Month Club Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mira Mesa Posts: 483	Rule 16: Never use paddle leash when launching or landing. __________________ they are getting bigger....

08-23-2011, 08:13 AM	#12
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	flipped and sank.....I'm sure more flips are in the future __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear

01-12-2012, 08:04 PM	#17
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	I've flipped other yaks.......but not my PA (knock on wood) __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

01-13-2012, 07:47 AM	#19
capntim Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Laguna Hills Posts: 115	Havent tried this one yet but i heard another way(gonna get wet tho) is just outside of surf line(sorry wader guys) jump on in, grab onto rear handle or strap and kick on in- a human rudder you might say. Just have gear stowed. Oh ya, first time out at LJ, flipt at landing, one home made sabiki rod donation that came unleashed somehow. Anyone heard of/tried this method before? Tim

08-21-2011, 07:28 PM	#1
T12 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: vista Posts: 36	I learned the hard way with my back to the rollers in 85 ft of water while chasing a mack in my bait tank, sent two rods to the bottom.

08-21-2011, 08:13 PM	#3
Pampano Junior Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 19	It happens to all of us, life is learning process. My turn I know is just around the corner. Thanks for sharing.

08-22-2011, 09:14 AM	#4
yani Guest Posts: n/a	5 times. I'm sure it'll happen again. The worst was boiler rock fishin' at Dana. I got rolled over shallow rocks, got everything back in the kayak and then started to paddle like a mad man to get out of the surf zone. But, my anchor attached itself to the rocks, so I wasn't goin anywhere. Had to dive into the water, detach myself, then get out. But I'll tell you what, there's nothing like boiler rock fish for monster calicos. the wind, the surf, the fish... It's more spooky than new moon fishin' for wsb with no lites.

08-22-2011, 08:05 PM	#5
theluckypig Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Pedro Posts: 694	5 times... once at my first baytubers tournament... at the bait barge, no waves, no reason, just dumbass tipped... as you may have seen don took photos... once launching at terranea in a tandem... tried to get on knees first instead of butt first... twice the same morning launching at la jolla on a tandem... wife refused to try again, went solo... once landing at la jolla using my fishfinder as a gauge, jumped into what was supposed to be .5 feet ends up 5 feet... tangled in my paddle leash... it'll happen again, but i think i'm better at it... whatever that means...

08-22-2011, 08:17 PM	#6
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	the paddle leash get tangled on me too when i crash or try to make a run for it if i successfully make it

08-22-2011, 09:06 PM	#8
scalihunter Junior Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 15	i havent flipped mine yet but i have only been out on my yak about 10 times.

08-23-2011, 07:30 AM	#11
poorpaddy Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego (North Park) Posts: 32	I recently flipped at Cardiff while landing my Revo because a small wave knocked my rudder down caused me to do a sharp right turn. Not fun to barrel your way in.

08-23-2011, 10:40 AM	#14
dwntwnall4u Kevin C. Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego/Hawaii Posts: 146	Wow, don't have my yak yet but I guess I really will have to practice flipping and re-entry before going fishing. Never realized yaks were so easy to flip. Thanks for the info.

08-23-2011, 11:29 AM	#15
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,358	at Clemente on an Islander trip. Sent a Graphite USA I had wrapped with a Penn GTI to the bottom in 105 feet of water. Divemaster was able to recover. Instant tip soon followed.

08-24-2011, 03:42 PM	#16
ChefT Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SD Posts: 216	I wouldn't call it flipped,... But more like a fifteen foot plastic javelin....."Wade" Today in my case... more like a 12'' catapult ..... what a ride....... It was a freckin work out today with the current........ Corner....to Trem...45 min drift...2.5 hour peddle back .... At least I came home and found a PBR in the Veg draw....7<3

01-13-2012, 06:55 AM	#18
Kahouna Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 108	I'll put my limited experience out there. I've been doing the backwards thing since I got the Outfitter. I had limited luck getting in with my old Malibu. I saw a video of some guy coming in backwards through some serious waves and a dim bulb went off. Here is the only flip in reverse.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvaB...6ndLRGmXXpx5CQ Since then, I learned that you give a couple peddles/paddles through said waves and you are golden. You spend some time in the surf zone sometimes, but I think you have better control. This has worked flawlessly at LJ and San O.

01-13-2012, 11:26 AM	#20
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Some day I will flip my kayak. That said, I have not yet flipped in flat water. I have gotten just detroyed on launches and landings though. I have come to expect this because I launch from less friendly places like South IB, Salt Creek, and Cape Hateras NC. I try to alway have things stowed and to take the surf as an indicator of what I should bring. I wanted to fish the kelp south of Dana years ago and due to high surf brought only 1 rod and a small bag of plastics. I got flipped over backwards and swam in after the yak 3 times befor I made it out. On the landing I just let the kayak wash in and I swam in. I don't worry about style points, getting in safely with all my gear is my goal. I've swam in, gotten off in deeper water and held the bow handle all the way in, backed in, and surfed in. And I practiced all these w/o gear first. I get the feel for each kayak I have and practice righting and remounting. These have worked for me; practice, know your kayak, stow your gear, know your comfort zone, and listen to the little voice in your head. Get experience and expand your abilities. I've seen guys flip thier yaks and have NO idea what to do. It's like they'd never even thought of that posiblity. Don't be "that guy". No surprise is the best surprise. Mike