Please be careful kayak fishing in 25 mph Santa Ana conditions. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

THE DARKHORSE · 01-11-2009, 05:59 PM

A few years ago, a fellow kayaker was seperated from the kayak in La Jolla during these dangerous conditions and almost drowned. This lucky person was found clinging to a lobster float for dear life

. Obviously freezing from the cold water, with borderline hypothermia, the question of how much longer can you hold onto that rope comes to mind? With the possibility of tragedy looming over head in these dangerous windy conditions, and at times ample warning from the local weather bureau, why take the risk?

Anyone who knows me will tell you I'm all about "safety first"

, and I would like to simply remind people to be very careful whenever the possibility of Santa Ana conditions present themselves. Fishing off a man powered piece of plastic is all fun and games until 30 mph offshore winds make you the top story on the evening news. Try to be aware of changing weather conditions, check your marine radio often, and more than anything stay alert.

Above all else, make sure to take every precaution whenever you decide to make a long cast with a piece of iron attached.

YOU MIGHT GET PULLED OFF THE KAYAK!

Even though my friends on the "fish list" can't comprehend catch and release (you let it go

), it was nice watching Yellowtail number two swim off to fight another day.

yakrider · 01-11-2009, 06:11 PM

I wanna be you for a day!!!!

I need some different shoes for sure!!!!

esdees · 01-11-2009, 06:16 PM

Good job on the release!

Matt · 01-11-2009, 06:17 PM

I can see it! Thankfully I have polarized glasses on!

lamb · 01-11-2009, 06:22 PM

Right on Josh,

safety first!

Santa Ana conditions is probably the worst threat we face every here and there.

NICE FISH!

On CnR -

steamroll · 01-11-2009, 06:23 PM

KennyHill · 01-11-2009, 06:43 PM

YOU GOT SKILLS!!

Dennis · 01-11-2009, 08:11 PM

SPICY HAMACHI!!

TheRatYak · 01-14-2009, 12:12 PM

well said. and thanks for the safety tip.

01-11-2009, 05:59 PM	#1
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	Please be careful kayak fishing in 25 mph Santa Ana conditions. A few years ago, a fellow kayaker was seperated from the kayak in La Jolla during these dangerous conditions and almost drowned. This lucky person was found clinging to a lobster float for dear life . Obviously freezing from the cold water, with borderline hypothermia, the question of how much longer can you hold onto that rope comes to mind? With the possibility of tragedy looming over head in these dangerous windy conditions, and at times ample warning from the local weather bureau, why take the risk? Anyone who knows me will tell you I'm all about "safety first" , and I would like to simply remind people to be very careful whenever the possibility of Santa Ana conditions present themselves. Fishing off a man powered piece of plastic is all fun and games until 30 mph offshore winds make you the top story on the evening news. Try to be aware of changing weather conditions, check your marine radio often, and more than anything stay alert. Above all else, make sure to take every precaution whenever you decide to make a long cast with a piece of iron attached. YOU MIGHT GET PULLED OFF THE KAYAK! Even though my friends on the "fish list" can't comprehend catch and release (you let it go ), it was nice watching Yellowtail number two swim off to fight another day. __________________

01-11-2009, 06:17 PM	#4
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	I can see it! Thankfully I have polarized glasses on! __________________ Thanks Matt F.

01-11-2009, 06:22 PM	#5
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	Right on Josh, safety first! Santa Ana conditions is probably the worst threat we face every here and there. NICE FISH! On CnR - __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

01-11-2009, 06:23 PM	#6
steamroll Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 385	__________________

01-11-2009, 08:11 PM	#8
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South of La Jolla... Posts: 1,193	SPICY HAMACHI!! __________________ Hmmmm.....

01-11-2009, 06:11 PM	#2
yakrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 611	I wanna be you for a day!!!! I need some different shoes for sure!!!!

01-11-2009, 06:16 PM	#3
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	Good job on the release!

01-11-2009, 06:43 PM	#7
KennyHill Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Temecula CA. Posts: 117	YOU GOT SKILLS!!

01-14-2009, 12:12 PM	#9
TheRatYak the yakin realtor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: fullerton Posts: 10	well said. and thanks for the safety tip.