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Old 08-30-2010, 10:57 PM   #1
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Pro Angler Surf Launch help!!!!!

Looking for some advise from some experienced kayaker's with pro anglers..I need help and advise about to surf launch from the shores of La Jolla...tips of entry and coming back to shore...paddle or peddal or both...angles....and tips or advise would be great...
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Old 08-30-2010, 11:14 PM   #2
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wait for calm spot and paddle hard and fast while going out. give an extra umph when hitting a wave. for coming in same thing
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Old 08-31-2010, 02:41 AM   #3
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Best thing to do is just to get out there and watch the others. The only suggestion I can make on the landing is to do what I do. As soon as I get to a point where my paddle can touch bottom I jump off and walk the yak in. Most yakkers will ride the waves in, I choose not to take a chance and just walk my yak in.

Two Sundays ago my buddy and I were fishing LJ, he wasn't feeling well so he decided to head in early. Well, long story short, he got tossed and from what he tells me it wasn't pretty. After inventory he was missing a box of sinkers................and some pride.

When I headed in I noticed that the waves were cresting and crashing in about 4' of water. I paddled in after a wave crashed and as soon as I had the chance I jumped off and walked my yak in, glad I did because I was hit from behind by two 3 footers.

JUST DO IT!!!!
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Old 08-31-2010, 07:19 AM   #4
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If you're new at this game then I would suggest a few practice runs without your gear paddling in and out,stay perpendicular to the wave , everyone gets unseated at least once so stow your gear and tie down the rest .Good luck and good fishing
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Old 08-31-2010, 09:55 AM   #5
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I haven't rolled it (yet) on my Pro-Angler, but its only a matter of time, that I am certain of. Best advice - Web Cam and surf updates. If its going to be relatively small, then I take the Pro-Angler, anything over 3 and in quick sessions, the PA stay's home and out comes the Revo. I just don't go out anymore in large surf. Its not worth the hassle. From those that I have talked to who have tossed it in the surf on the PA, you tend to go under the boat and get banged up a little bit. I've been tossed more than I would like to admit on my Revo - haven't lost anything in the process, but that F-ing bait tank hurts like hell when it smacks you upside the head.

I think I am that master at ditching the boat as soon as I can touch bottom (usually waist to chest deep), grabbing the bow or bow handle and hauling ass up the beach trying to out run the next in-coming set. You look stupid doing it, but who cares....Hobies aren't meant to surf, especially the PA!
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Old 08-31-2010, 06:09 PM   #6
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thanks for the advise guys...think I will go out without the gear first...then with the gear...but great advise on the webcam...pure genius...
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