Ray Boots - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Gflann · 04-27-2021, 03:04 PM

I stepped on a stingray at LJ. I usually shuffle but had to hop out in the middle of the launch once because my seat clips snapped and then again when my pedal pod popped out. 3rd time hitting the water wasnt shuffling as I was holding the yak against waves and stepped on one.

Anyone have some info on footwear that might protect against a future hit? Looks like Vibram has some urchin proof shoes but nothing about stingrays.

For you Vibe owners lessons learned was to always bungie my seat incase there is a seat clip mishap and check the screws on the clamps for my pedal pod.

Oolie · 04-27-2021, 04:45 PM

How much damage? Going to dig it out?

Gflann · 04-27-2021, 05:12 PM

Hot water for a couple hours seemed to do the trick. It was my first time being stung and it was early in the morning before lifeguards were at the main station so I actually went to the Scripps ER. Didnt feel like just trusting webmd for the first one.

The ER Doctor had been stung twice and went to a lecture on this stuff during his residency. He said 1/20 stings turns into a serious infection. So with a 5% chance of that, just start with hot water and keeping the wound clean. Even if a piece of the stinger broke off inside, it’s organic material and will dissolve. The risks with antibiotics like Cipro aren’t worth the low infection rate.

Even if there isn’t a boot out there that works for a surf launch and all day pedal, I’ll still go out. Just make sure to shuffle on the launch and try to ride all the way in on the landing. LJ is just too nice of a spot to pass up fishing.

The most ironic part of all this is its my first trip since landing a 38.6# YT....I guess Poseidon strikes back!

FISH11 · 04-27-2021, 06:34 PM

Here's what I've been using for more then 2 years. On my second pair now. Used them on my 2016 Hobie Revo 13 and now on my Solo Skiff. Super cheap and a hard sole protects your feet and much easier to walk with then most water shoes. https://www.ebay.com/itm/164250946330

katchfish · 04-27-2021, 09:20 PM

Not an endorsementI saw this ad at LJ a couple months ago...

Gflann · 04-28-2021, 09:01 AM

Thanks! I went on their site and they have stopped selling to catch up on orders...worth a shot once they’re back in stock. Now back to our regularly scheduled program at LJ...the shuffle.

JohnMckroidJr · 04-28-2021, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by katchfish

Not an endorsementI saw this ad at LJ a couple months ago...

Nice find!

DanaPT · 04-28-2021, 05:54 PM

Old running shoes dry fast and aren't uncomfortable when peddling. they also drain well when soaked.

Salty · 05-01-2021, 01:14 PM

I know the feeling. Stepped on my fair share while surfing. Never had any issues outside the initial pain. But my dad had a bad one surfing in Huntington. Dr. didn't get all of the barb out. Ended up going septic. Needed crazy meds and an ER visit with an insane fever. Those things are no joke! Glad you're all good. The stingray-proof booties are a great idea!

SoCalEDC · 05-07-2021, 03:43 PM

stingray boots?

https://yeehawcowboy.com/collections...-black-8221205

just kidding. Those booties look pretty sweet if they are available.

04-27-2021, 03:04 PM	#1
Gflann Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: San Diego Posts: 59	Ray Boots I stepped on a stingray at LJ. I usually shuffle but had to hop out in the middle of the launch once because my seat clips snapped and then again when my pedal pod popped out. 3rd time hitting the water wasnt shuffling as I was holding the yak against waves and stepped on one. Anyone have some info on footwear that might protect against a future hit? Looks like Vibram has some urchin proof shoes but nothing about stingrays. For you Vibe owners lessons learned was to always bungie my seat incase there is a seat clip mishap and check the screws on the clamps for my pedal pod. __________________ Vibe Shearwater 125 (Tsunami Red)

04-27-2021, 05:12 PM	#3
Gflann Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: San Diego Posts: 59	Hot water for a couple hours seemed to do the trick. It was my first time being stung and it was early in the morning before lifeguards were at the main station so I actually went to the Scripps ER. Didnt feel like just trusting webmd for the first one. The ER Doctor had been stung twice and went to a lecture on this stuff during his residency. He said 1/20 stings turns into a serious infection. So with a 5% chance of that, just start with hot water and keeping the wound clean. Even if a piece of the stinger broke off inside, it’s organic material and will dissolve. The risks with antibiotics like Cipro aren’t worth the low infection rate. Even if there isn’t a boot out there that works for a surf launch and all day pedal, I’ll still go out. Just make sure to shuffle on the launch and try to ride all the way in on the landing. LJ is just too nice of a spot to pass up fishing. The most ironic part of all this is its my first trip since landing a 38.6# YT....I guess Poseidon strikes back! __________________ Vibe Shearwater 125 (Tsunami Red)

04-27-2021, 06:34 PM	#4
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Here's what I've been using for more then 2 years. On my second pair now. Used them on my 2016 Hobie Revo 13 and now on my Solo Skiff. Super cheap and a hard sole protects your feet and much easier to walk with then most water shoes. https://www.ebay.com/itm/164250946330 __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

04-28-2021, 09:01 AM	#6
Gflann Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: San Diego Posts: 59	Thanks! I went on their site and they have stopped selling to catch up on orders...worth a shot once they’re back in stock. Now back to our regularly scheduled program at LJ...the shuffle. __________________ Vibe Shearwater 125 (Tsunami Red)

04-28-2021, 05:54 PM	#8
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	I wear shoes Old running shoes dry fast and aren't uncomfortable when peddling. they also drain well when soaked.

04-27-2021, 09:20 PM	#5
katchfish Paddle for Mahi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Doing the happy paddle! Posts: 849	Not an endorsementI saw this ad at LJ a couple months ago...

05-01-2021, 01:14 PM	#9
Salty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 434	I know the feeling. Stepped on my fair share while surfing. Never had any issues outside the initial pain. But my dad had a bad one surfing in Huntington. Dr. didn't get all of the barb out. Ended up going septic. Needed crazy meds and an ER visit with an insane fever. Those things are no joke! Glad you're all good. The stingray-proof booties are a great idea!

05-07-2021, 03:43 PM	#10
SoCalEDC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 609	stingray boots? https://yeehawcowboy.com/collections...-black-8221205 just kidding. Those booties look pretty sweet if they are available. __________________ IG: @blackflag_fishing Youtube: Blackflag Fishing 2014 Ocean Kayak T13 SOLD 2020 Hobie Outback SOLD 2021 Stealth Fisha 500 #StealthTribe