Is the current still ripping? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jbm · 08-27-2011, 04:42 PM

Any reports from the water today? I'm a total noob and was going to head out tomorrow morning, but don't have a partner and don't want to fight a fast southward current.

The Kid · 08-27-2011, 04:59 PM

Yes it is ripping.

GregAndrew · 08-27-2011, 06:33 PM

If you see little or no kelp at the surface, don't go south past the condo and you will not have a problem.

RK · 08-27-2011, 07:26 PM

After I left the world famous mr greg andrew yesterday somehwere off windansea it took me almost 3 hours to get back to the beach, yes theres a current, and yes thats a good thing, just eat your wheeties... Good to meet you Greg.

GregAndrew · 08-27-2011, 08:28 PM

Nice to meet you too Ryan. After our 10 min conversation and half mile drift, I got a phone call for another 10 mins and half mile drift. So it took me about 3 hours to get to the condo

StinkyMatt · 08-27-2011, 08:49 PM

Greg, quit making it sound like the current is what got you....

Its the giant slab of meat hanging on the side of your kayak that slows you down.

driftwood · 08-27-2011, 10:22 PM

yes current is still ripping! Not for faint for the heart. Be careful and know your limit!!!!

silverbullet · 08-27-2011, 10:32 PM

Still massive current last night...

Bang*Splash · 08-27-2011, 10:36 PM

Hi. I'm a noob as well. HeAding out tomorrow for first trip at lj shores and a little concerned about current ur talking about and where the "condo" is at in relation to the launch site. Also, is current still concern if u have mirage drive? Thx n advance.

08-28-2011, 03:24 AM

The mirage drive will help you keep place if not even give you forward advantage., I was out all morning and was a constant battle with the current (Using a stick with the wide ends on it). I would paddle 1/2 mile past an anchored boat, which I used as my marker and within 5-7 minutes I was right there. Between the shore and the kelp beds it wasn't as bad, but I definitely got my work out for the day.

cowboybill · 09-06-2011, 07:25 PM

I paddle my yak

I am strong, have endurance...

One day I got caught in strong current to the south, and I worked my ass off just to get back to launch!! In fact, when I realized how strong the current got, I pulled in my line and stopped fishing! I turned on my GPS, and realized, I am moving only 1-2 mph at best, and at times was moving zero mph! (in the bay I can paddle over 5 mph for short distance... do the math!!)

If you Kayak, pay attention to this... If you paddle, pay extra attention, as hobbies have a "gear reduction" advantage along with using bigger muscles and no wind drag on paddles!

Hobbies are not super fast, but they are like a low geared truck that will not stall..... and they are steady and hands free... hard to beat for fishing and currents... (Damn, am I going to have to buy a hobbie!?!?!?)

I only say this for any any newbies out there... pay attention. Know your limits, and use common sense...

And to the Kid.... No smart ass comments on the hobbie thing!!

Cowboybill

The Kid · 09-06-2011, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cowboybill

I paddle my yak

I am strong, have endurance...

One day I got caught in strong current to the south, and I worked my ass off just to get back to launch!! In fact, when I realized how strong the current got, I pulled in my line and stopped fishing! I turned on my GPS, and realized, I am moving only 1-2 mph at best, and at times was moving zero mph! (in the bay I can paddle over 5 mph for short distance... do the math!!)

If you Kayak, pay attention to this... If you paddle, pay extra attention, as hobbies have a "gear reduction" advantage along with using bigger muscles and no wind drag on paddles!

Hobbies are not super fast, but they are like a low geared truck that will not stall..... and they are steady and hands free... hard to beat for fishing and currents... (Damn, am I going to have to buy a hobbie!?!?!?)

I only say this for any any newbies out there... pay attention. Know your limits, and use common sense...

And to the Kid.... No smart ass comments on the hobbie thing!!

Cowboybill

Well to bad i'm going to bag on you.

Why don't you quit your whining about oh my arms hurt wah wah and just buy the hobie already. Cowboys must not belong on the water. LOL

But seriously forget about the current we have a MASS RED TIDE NOW! Hopefully by the tourney it goes away!

08-27-2011, 04:42 PM	#1
jbm Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Escondido<->Carlsbad Posts: 81	Is the current still ripping? Any reports from the water today? I'm a total noob and was going to head out tomorrow morning, but don't have a partner and don't want to fight a fast southward current.

08-27-2011, 10:32 PM	#8
silverbullet Crusty Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 125	Still massive current last night... __________________ pastor maximus felis domestica Bobby

08-27-2011, 10:36 PM	#9
Bang*Splash Junior Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: encinitas Posts: 18	Hi. I'm a noob as well. HeAding out tomorrow for first trip at lj shores and a little concerned about current ur talking about and where the "condo" is at in relation to the launch site. Also, is current still concern if u have mirage drive? Thx n advance. Last edited by BangSplash; 08-27-2011 at 10:39 PM. Reason: misspelled.*

09-06-2011, 07:25 PM	#11
cowboybill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee, CA Posts: 103	watch out for the currents! I paddle my yak I am strong, have endurance... One day I got caught in strong current to the south, and *I worked my ass off just to get back to launch!! In fact, when I realized how strong the current got, I pulled in my line and stopped fishing!* I turned on my GPS, and realized, I am moving only 1-2 mph at best, and at times was moving zero mph! (in the bay I can paddle over 5 mph for short distance... do the math!!) If you Kayak, pay attention to this... If you paddle, pay extra attention, as hobbies have a "gear reduction" advantage along with using bigger muscles and no wind drag on paddles! Hobbies are not super fast, but they are like a low geared truck that will not stall..... and they are steady and hands free... hard to beat for fishing and currents... (Damn, am I going to have to buy a hobbie!?!?!?) I only say this for any any newbies out there... pay attention. Know your limits, and use common sense... And to the Kid.... No smart ass comments on the hobbie thing!! Cowboybill

08-27-2011, 04:59 PM	#2
The Kid Loves Surface Irons Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 455	Yes it is ripping.

08-27-2011, 06:33 PM	#3
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	If you see little or no kelp at the surface, don't go south past the condo and you will not have a problem.

08-27-2011, 07:26 PM	#4
RK Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 736	After I left the world famous mr greg andrew yesterday somehwere off windansea it took me almost 3 hours to get back to the beach, yes theres a current, and yes thats a good thing, just eat your wheeties... Good to meet you Greg.

08-27-2011, 08:28 PM	#5
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Nice to meet you too Ryan. After our 10 min conversation and half mile drift, I got a phone call for another 10 mins and half mile drift. So it took me about 3 hours to get to the condo

08-27-2011, 08:49 PM	#6
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Greg, quit making it sound like the current is what got you.... Its the giant slab of meat hanging on the side of your kayak that slows you down.

08-27-2011, 10:22 PM	#7
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	yes current is still ripping! Not for faint for the heart. Be careful and know your limit!!!!

08-28-2011, 03:24 AM	#10
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	The mirage drive will help you keep place if not even give you forward advantage., I was out all morning and was a constant battle with the current (Using a stick with the wide ends on it). I would paddle 1/2 mile past an anchored boat, which I used as my marker and within 5-7 minutes I was right there. Between the shore and the kelp beds it wasn't as bad, but I definitely got my work out for the day.