5/21 midmorning - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

madscientist · 05-23-2007, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Guyak

The first couple times I ever went out, I launched at Carlsbad State Beach. Got the CRAP beat out of me, but I got used to it and nothing at LJ has scared me since. I agree with the wait wait wait PADDLE approach. Maybe I have just been lucky or maybe it was the years of surfing, but I usually get pretty far in when timed right and if I do get picked up it's by a smaller wave.

Luckily LJ is really shallow so the jump out and grab the bow rope works for me as well

If someone gets rolled (myself included) are photos on the board are fair game? lol

Anytime you see Tyler on the beach you better bring your A game as he usually has a camera.

If you've launched/landed in bad Baja surf you'll never be scared in LJ again. I still break into a cold sweat when I remember the one in Colonet that ate Forest (and almost got me).

tylerdurden · 05-23-2007, 10:05 PM

My trick for the surf is get lucky with the timing. The biggest help I've found is using your feet for extra drag. That way if a wave starts to pick you up, instead use your feet to slow down and let it pass under you. Then paddle like hell to chase it in

. The impact zone at LJ is very small. Only 10 yards at most. No matter which beach you launch at, you don't want to get caught in no mans land where you can't back out of a wave, and can't get far enough ahead that it loses enough energy to be safe. Hit the surf zone with enough speed so you aren't a sitting target. Paddling backwards makes you less likely to out run a big swell.

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If someone gets rolled (myself included) are photos on the board are fair game? lol

Yes, surf pics are always good for a laugh.

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Originally Posted by madscientist

Anytime you see Tyler on the beach you better bring your A game as he usually has a camera.

And I've got some good ones. Here are some of many...
Here is the Handyman under pressure surfing in like a pro, he knew I would be on the beach with my camera:

Brad racing the baja shorebreak in, this isn't even the real swell:

Tourist tandem goes end over end

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I haven't taken any good ones for a while. All these are old pics.

dgax65 · 05-23-2007, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by madscientist

Anytime you see Tyler on the beach you better bring your A game as he usually has a camera.

Fortunately, Tyler didn't have his camera out that time I landed right after him. I got complacent and ate it on a super-gnarly one footer

He was nice enough not to laugh at me as I picked up my yard sale from the surf.

Guyak · 05-24-2007, 12:11 AM

Well I'll be there Sunday bright and early! Can't miss me. 6'3" 280. I'll scope the shores for any camera's first. Once I am coming in though....don't get in my way

Holy Mackerel · 05-24-2007, 06:56 AM

I agree go in facing forward... If you get picked up by a wave, and if your nose is dipping...... LEAN BACK...

Here is another oldie but goodie... Rastrev in his old FnD in mild Colonet surf...

wavster · 05-24-2007, 07:26 AM

Just an FYI, I don't endorse or encourage going in backwards. I do it because I
haven't mastered coming in forward. Even 27 years of surfing hasn't helped me
there.

I believe the key is timing.

madscientist · 05-24-2007, 08:03 AM

I always liked this one.

I didn't capture the result since SOME of us are nice enough run to a friend's aid, rather than stand there snapping pics.

Holy Mackerel · 05-24-2007, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by madscientist

I didn't capture the result since SOME of us are nice enough run to a friend's aid, rather than stand there snapping pics.

Hey, my kayak landed that upright, I just chose to jump off at the last minute... lol

Chris

T-Rex · 05-24-2007, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by madscientist

Anytime you see Tyler on the beach you better bring your A game as he usually has a camera.

Landing at LJ I'm usually more afraid of the camera than I am of the surf.

lol

cabojohn · 05-24-2007, 10:30 AM

Wait for a set and catch the largest wave in. If you get worked nobody can give you chit for that.

Liquid courage helps.

this too-

Loco Pescadores-

Ed · 05-24-2007, 11:08 AM

Actually, THAT makes it much worse. At least it seems that way. Trust me on that one John.........

cabojohn · 05-24-2007, 11:16 AM

Good to know. Of course I wouldn't know for sure?. I was only told that it helps. That's my story and I am sticking to it. lol

Hesitation leads to devastation.
When in doubt...paddle your ass off!
Leash it or loose it.
SAVE THE BEER FIRST!

What Surf?
Loco Pescadores

madscientist · 05-24-2007, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Thunder Chicken

SAVE THE BEER FIRST!

If you still have beer, why stop fishing?

Surfdad · 05-24-2007, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by madscientist

If you still have beer, why stop fishing?

Exactly. Plan on punishing the liver this Sunday at LJ. Also hope to punish a fat croaker and a couple forks too.

h2ofishfo · 05-24-2007, 03:53 PM

got a titanic x-factor havent flipped yet my key is time the set then hall ass like a horse out the gates in del mar

& when hit from behind lean bak

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05-24-2007, 12:11 AM	#4
Guyak Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 44	Well I'll be there Sunday bright and early! Can't miss me. 6'3" 280. I'll scope the shores for any camera's first. Once I am coming in though....don't get in my way

05-24-2007, 06:56 AM	#5
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	I agree go in facing forward... If you get picked up by a wave, and if your nose is dipping...... LEAN BACK... Here is another oldie but goodie... Rastrev in his old FnD in mild Colonet surf...

05-24-2007, 07:26 AM	#6
wavster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Encinitas Posts: 562	Just an FYI, I don't endorse or encourage going in backwards. I do it because I haven't mastered coming in forward. Even 27 years of surfing hasn't helped me there. I believe the key is timing.

05-24-2007, 11:08 AM	#11
Ed Fringe Head Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Drippin Chicken Water Ranch Posts: 140	Actually, THAT makes it much worse. At least it seems that way. Trust me on that one John.........

05-24-2007, 11:16 AM	#12
cabojohn PROBATION Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 657	Good to know. Of course I wouldn't know for sure?. I was only told that it helps. That's my story and I am sticking to it. lol Hesitation leads to devastation. When in doubt...paddle your ass off! Leash it or loose it. SAVE THE BEER FIRST! What Surf? Loco Pescadores

05-24-2007, 03:53 PM	#15
h2ofishfo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santee Posts: 821	got a titanic x-factor havent flipped yet my key is time the set then hall ass like a horse out the gates in del mar & when hit from behind lean bak