Pssssssst - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jorluivil · 09-03-2010, 01:58 PM

You going out this weekend?

My buddy just canceled on me, we were supposed to go out early morning on Sunday. Anyone doing a 2am or 3am launch? I don't mind going solo but would prefer to go out with a group. Except for that monster Batray that I caught a few weeks ago I'm fishless, 0 - 3 to be exact. I need to try my luck at the late night/early early early morning bite.

newguy01 · 09-03-2010, 10:55 PM

just a heads up make sure you have a compass or gps if you out early AM and its foggy. i went out this morning at 4 and its pea soup out there and todd he lunch before me and he came back 1hr later because he coulnt tell hes going. nice to meet you todd and thanks for the heads up pretty slow for me all day just 2 good size calico for monday. good luck

dsafety · 09-04-2010, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by newguy01

just a heads up make sure you have a compass or gps if you out early AM and its foggy.

For those of us who do not carry a GPS or even a compass, there is a resource that some may forget they have with them. iPhones and most other smart phones have a compass app included. If your phone does not have this app, I am sure it can be downloaded for free.

Although I have not tried it, I bet that if you entered the address for the OEX shop at the shores in a smart phone's map app, you would probably be given a vector to this location along with your distance from the place. I will try to confirm this next time I go out unless someone beats me to it.

These apps could help you get home in an emergency.

Bob

jorluivil · 09-04-2010, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dsafety

For those of us who do not carry a GPS or even a compass, there is a resource that some may forget they have with them. iPhones and most other smart phones have a compass app included. If your phone does not have this app, I am sure it can be downloaded for free.

Although I have not tried it, I bet that if you entered the address for the OEX shop at the shores in a smart phone's map app, you would probably be given a vector to this location along with your distance from the place. I will try to confirm this next time I go out unless someone beats me to it.

These apps could help you get home in an emergency.

Bob

Great idea!! I usually use Google maps on my phone but can also download a compass application. If calibrated, Google maps is accurate to with 5-10 feet so it wil help you get home.

blackcloud9 · 09-04-2010, 08:59 PM

"For those of us who do not carry a GPS or even a compass ..."

Really? Pea soup foggy but knowing where you are = Priceless.

Maybe it's just me, from my winter midnight hooping fog adventures and rockfishing and having a family, but my GPS seems well worth it. A little keychain compass is $7.50 at REI ....

bmercury · 09-04-2010, 02:05 AM

You know you are getting spoiled when catching a batray no longer counts. They are sure a lot of fun. Never tugged on one from a 'yak though.

09-03-2010, 01:58 PM	#1
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Pssssssst You going out this weekend? My buddy just canceled on me, we were supposed to go out early morning on Sunday. Anyone doing a 2am or 3am launch? I don't mind going solo but would prefer to go out with a group. Except for that monster Batray that I caught a few weeks ago I'm fishless, 0 - 3 to be exact. I need to try my luck at the late night/early early early morning bite.

09-03-2010, 10:55 PM	#2
newguy01 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: S.D. Posts: 133	sunday just a heads up make sure you have a compass or gps if you out early AM and its foggy. i went out this morning at 4 and its pea soup out there and todd he lunch before me and he came back 1hr later because he coulnt tell hes going. nice to meet you todd and thanks for the heads up pretty slow for me all day just 2 good size calico for monday. good luck

09-04-2010, 08:59 PM	#5
blackcloud9 Kayaker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Big Rock, WindanSea, La Jolla Posts: 413	"For those of us who do not carry a GPS or even a compass ..." Really? Pea soup foggy but knowing where you are = Priceless. Maybe it's just me, from my winter midnight hooping fog adventures and rockfishing and having a family, but my GPS seems well worth it. A little keychain compass is $7.50 at REI .... __________________ Larry. Hobie Revolution 13. 25 years of kayak fishing La Jolla. https://larryl.com/photos

09-04-2010, 02:05 AM	#6
bmercury Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 103	You know you are getting spoiled when catching a batray no longer counts. They are sure a lot of fun. Never tugged on one from a 'yak though.