Action shots ONLY - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

TCS · 12-06-2011, 06:05 PM

WSB

YakMedic · 12-06-2011, 06:31 PM

Greg, that footage is hard to watch. But it surely counts as action shots. Hope you pulled on a big flatty after that experience.

Tman · 12-06-2011, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clairemonster

hahahaha dude you suck big balls at launching your kayak....first of all your paddling like a CHACH....second get a real kayak (HOBIE OUTBACK,REVO,PA) SET YOUR GAME UP
GEASER

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Look this one up, beyotch.

12-06-2011, 07:41 PM

T-Man, that can't be San-O. Ya, there's cliffs, but
I've never seen San-O without a break in the sets????

Greg, you say "short intervals"?? I say "NO INTERVALS!!"
I never saw a break in the sets!!

My Great Greek GrandPappy once said:

There's come a time when you've got to grab the bull by
the tail, and face the situation.

ClaireMonsterDufess: You need a paddle in your arms to
tackle surf like that. A Hobie rudder can't cut it. Save your
money, stick a Go Pro on, then show us. Instead of being
just a mouth.

erinoo · 12-07-2011, 06:29 AM

FISH ON

Jim Sammons LJKF · 12-07-2011, 07:41 AM

Greg, That was BRUTAL, thanks for sharing. Why with the ease of stowing rods in the Tridents didn't you put them in the hull? I doubt I would have attempted launching in that and certainly not with the rods out. You really sacked up even trying. Was your forward hatch not latched?
If I can give one tip though it would be this. When really trying to drive your kayak hard you should keep your feet in the boat. Use your legs to help with your torso rotation and you get a lot more power out of your stroke, it also keeps you in better contact with the boat for better control.
Much props for putting this up for everyone to see and learn from and even more for making the attempt to launch in that.

sasha · 12-07-2011, 11:22 AM

Hey Greg. First off i dont want to come across as an A**. Just have a Q from a new guy. but i did notice that a few times between the waves you would slow down and start peddling hard again right before the waves hits you. Was there a reason why you didnt go as fast as you can till you pass the waves??? Would having too much speed gives a wave a better chance to roll you??

Sasha

mtnbykr2 · 12-07-2011, 11:35 AM

Generally speaking Greg your videos have such happy endings...having been in that predicament before I personally had trouble watching as well,
but thanks for some excellent onboard camera footage whether it was intended or not, I know this one will go down in your personal history, and not easily forgotten, or paid for...sorry for the hard knocks hope you were able to salvage some stuff, thank you for being brave enough to share, I don't think I could have done that...

Holy Mackerel · 12-07-2011, 02:05 PM

That video reminds me of some of, if not all my baja launches.. Glad there was no such thing as GoPro back in the day!

12-07-2011, 07:41 AM	#6
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	Greg, That was BRUTAL, thanks for sharing. Why with the ease of stowing rods in the Tridents didn't you put them in the hull? I doubt I would have attempted launching in that and certainly not with the rods out. You really sacked up even trying. Was your forward hatch not latched? If I can give one tip though it would be this. When really trying to drive your kayak hard you should keep your feet in the boat. Use your legs to help with your torso rotation and you get a lot more power out of your stroke, it also keeps you in better contact with the boat for better control. Much props for putting this up for everyone to see and learn from and even more for making the attempt to launch in that. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

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12-06-2011, 06:31 PM	#2
YakMedic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wrightwood Posts: 623	Greg, that footage is hard to watch. But it surely counts as action shots. Hope you pulled on a big flatty after that experience.

12-06-2011, 07:41 PM	#4
yani Guest Posts: n/a	T-Man, that can't be San-O. Ya, there's cliffs, but I've never seen San-O without a break in the sets???? Greg, you say "short intervals"?? I say "NO INTERVALS!!" I never saw a break in the sets!! My Great Greek GrandPappy once said: There's come a time when you've got to grab the bull by the tail, and face the situation. ClaireMonsterDufess: You need a paddle in your arms to tackle surf like that. A Hobie rudder can't cut it. Save your money, stick a Go Pro on, then show us. Instead of being just a mouth.

12-07-2011, 11:22 AM	#7
sasha Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 275	Hey Greg. First off i dont want to come across as an A**. Just have a Q from a new guy. but i did notice that a few times between the waves you would slow down and start peddling hard again right before the waves hits you. Was there a reason why you didnt go as fast as you can till you pass the waves??? Would having too much speed gives a wave a better chance to roll you?? Sasha

12-07-2011, 11:35 AM	#8
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	Generally speaking Greg your videos have such happy endings...having been in that predicament before I personally had trouble watching as well, but thanks for some excellent onboard camera footage whether it was intended or not, I know this one will go down in your personal history, and not easily forgotten, or paid for...sorry for the hard knocks hope you were able to salvage some stuff, thank you for being brave enough to share, I don't think I could have done that...

12-07-2011, 02:05 PM	#9
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	That video reminds me of some of, if not all my baja launches.. Glad there was no such thing as GoPro back in the day!