Lessons learned... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

45user · 03-22-2014, 01:35 PM

I got capsized today puking...got seasick and had to puke and my kayak turned over..
So had to call it an early day. Lessons learned relatively cheap at a cost of pair of pliers and fish gripper..
Here's what I learned.
1. If you get easily seasick then Always take seasick pill no matter how many times you've been out there and didn't get sick
2. Tie down everything you don't want to lose period. - luckily my line got snagged on my rod holder and saved my rod and reel
3. Always wear PFD- I was wearing one!
4. Go out with a buddy "always" - or at least have some kind of emergency communication devices
5. Know your limit- saw 2-5 feet swell moving every few seconds from the harbor mouth and I kept on going

6. Practice getting back on kayak from the water

I appreciate my buddy primosurf who helped me today.

Now I'm washed up, dried and cozy at home

Every time I go out I learn something..good or bad but valuable experience for the "NEXT" time.

It was good seeing you dwendt23! Sorry I had to come in early..next time

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jorluivil · 03-22-2014, 01:41 PM

Live and learn.

Glad you made it out OK.

WildernessWanker · 03-22-2014, 01:57 PM

Seems to be a spike in some of us getting sick lately. I got sick my last outing and I contribute being cocky as the cause, I too thought I was over the need to take meds since I haven't gotten sick. That on top of staring at the FF in a heavy swell and I was chumming. Somebody did say a quick dip in the cool water can help combat sickness, any comment on that being effective?!

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CheapPelican · 03-22-2014, 02:03 PM

Did you puke over the side? You're suposed to spew on deck to keep from losing your balance

45user · 03-22-2014, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CheapPelican

Did you puke over the side? You're suposed to spew on deck to keep from losing your balance

Yeah I puke over the side...after I got back on board I saw the mirage drive opening haha

45user · 03-22-2014, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

Live and learn.

Glad you made it out OK.

Thank you!

45user · 03-22-2014, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by WildernessWanker

Seems to be a spike in some of us getting sick lately. I got sick my last outing and I contribute being cocky as the cause, I too thought I was over the need to take meds since I haven't gotten sick. That on top of staring at the FF in a heavy swell and I was chumming. Somebody did say a quick dip in the cool water can help combat sickness, any comment on that being effective?!

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Yes, when I took the dump seasickness went away in the water but when I got back on board it came back.

MrM · 03-22-2014, 05:02 PM

45-

I'm one of the unfortunate ones that gets sea sick too. IMO you learned one of the tougher lessons today, one that I nearly did myself my 2nd time out a couple years back. Puking on your lap is nasty, but puking over the side can turn out worse.

Glad you're ok, and this is a great lesson for everyone who's looking to start fishing this summer. Scupper holes are your friend!

TJones · 03-22-2014, 05:15 PM

Outback is super stable , but nothing is impossible . As Jim would say , " where your head goes , your body will follow " . Personally I have always had a problem with motion sickness. I have used the patch , but have had real good success with the pill . Dramamine over the counter . A couple pills before launching , and I can stay out all day , and can continue consuming food on the water without an issue .maybe I am getting my sea legs . The first couple years kayaking we're really bad , and I actually felt like giving it up . Thanks for sharing your experience .

45user · 03-22-2014, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TJones

Outback is super stable , but nothing is impossible . As Jim would say , " where your head goes , your body will follow " . Personally I have always had a problem with motion sickness. I have used the patch , but have had real good success with the pill . Dramamine over the counter . A couple pills before launching , and I can stay out all day , and can continue consuming food on the water without an issue .maybe I am getting my sea legs . The first couple years kayaking we're really bad , and I actually felt like giving it up . Thanks for sharing your experience .

Dramamine works for me. That's what I take when I go out on a party boat but I underestimated today because i didn't get sick on the kayak...until today.
Yup, lesson learned and glad i paid relatively cheap for it.
I will be taking pills from now on.
It's kinda embarassing but wanted to share what I learned today.
Thank you all for your kind words!

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FISH11 · 03-22-2014, 06:46 PM

Glad to hear you made it out ok! Unfortunately some of the lessons are learned the hard way. Sharing those on this site helps others to prepare for similar situations. It is really important to learn how to right your kayak and get back on. If it happens in the open ocean and there's no one around to help you, that is not the time to try and figure out how to do it. Almost every trip we learn something that helps us in the future. Thanks for sharing it might help someone else.

Bert Vega · 03-22-2014, 07:10 PM

Glad to hear you are ok.

Loudog · 03-22-2014, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 45user
Plan to hit the rockfish ground this Saturday with posurf. Plan to launch from kid beach around 7-7:30a
Hope to see some of you out there
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Sorry man, I tried to meet up with you guys but I was running late. Parking was a mess. I ended up launching at the Coast Guard station paddled out to Crystal Cove With refier the wind sucked and the waves were 3-5?? Lots of rollers. Got a few hits but No takers. Going out tomorrow. ...

dorado50 · 03-22-2014, 09:16 PM

my day was very similar to yours except I wasn't on the water. thanks for posting your day

jorluivil · 03-22-2014, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dorado50

my day was very similar to yours except I wasn't on the water. thanks for posting your day

Kayak aren't very stable on dry land.

dorado50 · 03-23-2014, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

Kayak aren't very stable on dry land.

your telling me!...I found that out the hard way

dwendt23 · 03-24-2014, 08:47 PM

Glad you made it back ok 45. The swell did seem pretty big that day. Cant wait to get back out on the water under better conditions. It was great meeting you and Primosurf.

ChristLike · 03-25-2014, 05:11 AM

Pride and Arrogance are diseases we all have and suffer from.

03-22-2014, 01:35 PM	#1
45user Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 576	Lessons learned... I got capsized today puking...got seasick and had to puke and my kayak turned over.. So had to call it an early day. Lessons learned relatively cheap at a cost of pair of pliers and fish gripper.. Here's what I learned. 1. If you get easily seasick then Always take seasick pill no matter how many times you've been out there and didn't get sick 2. Tie down everything you don't want to lose period. - luckily my line got snagged on my rod holder and saved my rod and reel 3. Always wear PFD- I was wearing one! 4. Go out with a buddy "always" - or at least have some kind of emergency communication devices 5. Know your limit- saw 2-5 feet swell moving every few seconds from the harbor mouth and I kept on going 6. Practice getting back on kayak from the water I appreciate my buddy primosurf who helped me today. Now I'm washed up, dried and cozy at home Every time I go out I learn something..good or bad but valuable experience for the "NEXT" time. It was good seeing you dwendt23! Sorry I had to come in early..next time 45

03-22-2014, 01:41 PM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	Live and learn. Glad you made it out OK. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

03-22-2014, 02:03 PM	#4
CheapPelican Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Too far from the launch. Posts: 443	Did you puke over the side? You're suposed to spew on deck to keep from losing your balance __________________

03-22-2014, 05:02 PM	#8
MrM Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Matrix Posts: 643	45- I'm one of the unfortunate ones that gets sea sick too. IMO you learned one of the tougher lessons today, one that I nearly did myself my 2nd time out a couple years back. Puking on your lap is nasty, but puking over the side can turn out worse. Glad you're ok, and this is a great lesson for everyone who's looking to start fishing this summer. Scupper holes are your friend! __________________ -Kevin

03-22-2014, 05:15 PM	#9
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,523	Revo of outback ? Outback is super stable , but nothing is impossible . As Jim would say , " where your head goes , your body will follow " . Personally I have always had a problem with motion sickness. I have used the patch , but have had real good success with the pill . Dramamine over the counter . A couple pills before launching , and I can stay out all day , and can continue consuming food on the water without an issue .maybe I am getting my sea legs . The first couple years kayaking we're really bad , and I actually felt like giving it up . Thanks for sharing your experience .

03-22-2014, 01:57 PM	#3
WildernessWanker WildernessWanker Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 345	Seems to be a spike in some of us getting sick lately. I got sick my last outing and I contribute being cocky as the cause, I too thought I was over the need to take meds since I haven't gotten sick. That on top of staring at the FF in a heavy swell and I was chumming. Somebody did say a quick dip in the cool water can help combat sickness, any comment on that being effective?! Sent from my SPH-L520 using Tapatalk

03-22-2014, 06:46 PM	#11
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,629	Glad to hear you made it out ok! Unfortunately some of the lessons are learned the hard way. Sharing those on this site helps others to prepare for similar situations. It is really important to learn how to right your kayak and get back on. If it happens in the open ocean and there's no one around to help you, that is not the time to try and figure out how to do it. Almost every trip we learn something that helps us in the future. Thanks for sharing it might help someone else.

03-22-2014, 07:10 PM	#12
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	Glad to hear you are ok.

03-22-2014, 07:14 PM	#13
Loudog Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 93	Quote: Originally Posted by 45user Plan to hit the rockfish ground this Saturday with posurf. Plan to launch from kid beach around 7-7:30a Hope to see some of you out there 45 Sorry man, I tried to meet up with you guys but I was running late. Parking was a mess. I ended up launching at the Coast Guard station paddled out to Crystal Cove With refier the wind sucked and the waves were 3-5?? Lots of rollers. Got a few hits but No takers. Going out tomorrow. ...

03-22-2014, 09:16 PM	#14
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	my day was very similar to yours except I wasn't on the water. thanks for posting your day

03-24-2014, 08:47 PM	#17
dwendt23 Junior Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Anaheim Posts: 11	Glad you made it back ok 45. The swell did seem pretty big that day. Cant wait to get back out on the water under better conditions. It was great meeting you and Primosurf.

03-25-2014, 05:11 AM	#18
ChristLike Catch and Release(#2) Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 77	Pride and Arrogance are diseases we all have and suffer from. __________________ Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me *Caddiyak PA14*