Swell Next Weekend - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dmr · 05-14-2007, 02:14 PM

The predictions as of now are for a relatively short period NW swell. It could be on the fun side. Maybe the event organizers could take some video and stills and sell them like they do at amusement park rollercoasters.

lamb · 05-14-2007, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dmr

The predictions as of now are for a relatively short period NW swell. It could be on the fun side. Maybe the event organizers could take some video and stills and sell them like they do at amusement park rollercoasters.

lol

Thanks Derek for making the potential tourney crowd feel all warm and fuzzy about signing up.

Hello WCW Kick Off organizing committee - is there going to be a cut off? Suppose if the swell happens to be 8 ft at the Pier on Saturday, can we please have the tourney postponed for Sunday, or whenever it lays down?

WCW can still start on 5/19, so Brad, Tyler and other Brave-Hearts can fish on that 8 ft Saturday.

I ain't.

Jimm H · 05-14-2007, 02:30 PM

At La Jolla, the incoming direction of the swell is as much or more of a factor than the size. as noted, big swell doesn't equate to big surf a t the launch unless the angle is straight in.

And, I have seen unlaunchable surf at La Jolla, with 6 ft. breakers 100 yards out. Usually only see that during the winter, though. That's always a good morning to head to breakfast.

madscientist · 05-14-2007, 02:55 PM

Is this West Coast Whoppers or West Coast Wimps?

Don't fret guys, forecast doesn't look bad at all. Surf forecasts are irrelevant at LJ except as JimmH pointed out. NW swell is the only time to worry and even then, I don't think I've seen unlaunchable, though I have seen unlandable (at least upright) at LJ.

I'd say the only reason to cancel would be sustained wind over 15, unless its out of the east. Or thunderstorms.

FISHIONADO · 05-14-2007, 03:07 PM

I saw a guy paddle out through 5' surf three months after his open heart surgery and didn't even get wet. Grow a pair. lol Totally kidding, it's one of those confidence things, if you think you can make it you probably will, if you don't think you can make it, go to breakfast with JimmH. If you are not sure than leave the tackle in the truck and go play in the waves to find your own limits. Keep it straight and keep paddling, if the footwells flood with water and it gets really heavy no problem, it's a little slower but actually much more stable, just keep it pointed straight and keep moving. No time for hesitation, paddle constantly. Good luck with it and I hope you catch a big one in the tourny.

I'm visiting China for business, didn't work out this time but my counterpart over here said he could hook me up with some type of kayak/canoe and some tackle next time. The pearl river delta and inshore near Hong Kong looks as fishy as LJ.

nmbrinkman · 05-14-2007, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by FISHIONADO

if the footwells flood with water and it gets really heavy no problem, it's a little slower but actually much more stable, just keep it pointed straight and keep moving.

I think about that when guys talk about scupper plugs. I really have no understanding to why some use them. They allow me to take a piss without exposing myself to everyone and also drain the breaker over my bow when launching.

ski · 05-14-2007, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by nmbrinkman

I think about that when guys talk about scupper plugs. I really have no understanding to why some use them. They allow me to take a piss without exposing myself to everyone and also drain the breaker over my bow when launching.

I agree 100%. IMO, those things are a waste of money, unless you are commanding a boat that gives you swamp ass

Will B. · 05-14-2007, 09:47 PM

If the surf is up lets all drive over to Mission Bay and have the tournament there.

esdees · 05-15-2007, 11:28 AM

I believe scupper plugs are meant to be used in calm water. They're supposed to help you go a little faster.

Tman · 05-15-2007, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Will B.

If the surf is up lets all drive over to Mission Bay and have the tournament there.

Tell me I didn't just read that....

madscientist · 05-15-2007, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Will B.

If the surf is up lets all drive over to Mission Bay and have the tournament there.

Good idea Will. lol Then we could all go to the "Manhole" for drinks afterward.

Maybe you should create a new award category for OBOG King.

OBOG="Out of the Bay, Out of the Gay"

yellowtail55 · 05-15-2007, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by FISHIONADO

I saw a guy paddle out through 5' surf three months after his open heart surgery and didn't even get wet. Grow a pair. lol Totally kidding, it's one of those confidence things, if you think you can make it you probably will, .

I've been flipped by waves a few times at aliso beach in laguna...both times I thought i was going to make it...lol

Our kayak is a double peddler, which means we can't put in the drives until around 1 1/2' of water...since it's usally not convenient, we paddle through the surf, which isn't very fast since our kayak is a tank...

05-14-2007, 02:30 PM	#3
Jimm H Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Bernardo-San Diego Posts: 117	What direction swell? At La Jolla, the incoming direction of the swell is as much or more of a factor than the size. as noted, big swell doesn't equate to big surf a t the launch unless the angle is straight in. And, I have seen unlaunchable surf at La Jolla, with 6 ft. breakers 100 yards out. Usually only see that during the winter, though. That's always a good morning to head to breakfast.

05-14-2007, 02:55 PM	#4
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	Is this West Coast Whoppers or West Coast Wimps? Don't fret guys, forecast doesn't look bad at all. Surf forecasts are irrelevant at LJ except as JimmH pointed out. NW swell is the only time to worry and even then, I don't think I've seen unlaunchable, though I have seen unlandable (at least upright) at LJ. I'd say the only reason to cancel would be sustained wind over 15, unless its out of the east. Or thunderstorms. __________________

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05-14-2007, 02:14 PM	#1
dmr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 155	The predictions as of now are for a relatively short period NW swell. It could be on the fun side. Maybe the event organizers could take some video and stills and sell them like they do at amusement park rollercoasters.

05-14-2007, 03:07 PM	#5
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	I saw a guy paddle out through 5' surf three months after his open heart surgery and didn't even get wet. Grow a pair. lol Totally kidding, it's one of those confidence things, if you think you can make it you probably will, if you don't think you can make it, go to breakfast with JimmH. If you are not sure than leave the tackle in the truck and go play in the waves to find your own limits. Keep it straight and keep paddling, if the footwells flood with water and it gets really heavy no problem, it's a little slower but actually much more stable, just keep it pointed straight and keep moving. No time for hesitation, paddle constantly. Good luck with it and I hope you catch a big one in the tourny. I'm visiting China for business, didn't work out this time but my counterpart over here said he could hook me up with some type of kayak/canoe and some tackle next time. The pearl river delta and inshore near Hong Kong looks as fishy as LJ.

05-14-2007, 09:47 PM	#8
Will B. Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: La Jolla Posts: 96	If the surf is up lets all drive over to Mission Bay and have the tournament there.

05-15-2007, 11:28 AM	#9
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	I believe scupper plugs are meant to be used in calm water. They're supposed to help you go a little faster.