05-08-2009, 02:01 PM | #1 |
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Recon report only
Got out without incident. Swell was big coming from the west and a cross swell from the north as best as I could tell. Wind was very stiff from the south, still I had hopes. Made bait instantly with a few greenbacks. Pulled them all around and thru the B/W 6x jr for a big fat "0". Saw only 1 other in kayak, 2 pbers. stowed everything, stuck the landing was back in be 8:30. Did see a few schools of dolphins in a feeding frenzy, but nothing else. Just wanted to pass on some current info. |
05-08-2009, 03:11 PM | #2 |
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I was down at the launch at 11:15. Dead seal in an advanced stage of decomposition on the street right where it meets the sand. Major back to back waves and wind picking up. Tourists were still going out with the help of the rental staff.
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05-08-2009, 05:02 PM | #3 |
Olivenhain Bob
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I had planned to go out today but after checking the buoy data which showed swells at 5 feet or more, I decided to blow the trip off. We seem to be in an unusually long period of marginal sea conditions and even worse fishing action. What gives?
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05-08-2009, 07:01 PM | #4 |
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Got to the launch by 1:30 p.m Wind and surf was up so i gave it thumbs down and so i turned around. Tomorrow should be much better all around.
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05-08-2009, 07:46 PM | #5 |
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05-08-2009, 08:11 PM | #6 |
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Here is my take on launch conditions & forecasting, that you can bookmark. I mention this at my seminars.
http://larryl.com/favorite_kayak_conditions.htm Saturday morning's forecast is 5 to 6 feet at 8 seconds, out at the Torrey Pines Outer buoy. My translation: you may encounter 4 to 5 foot waves on launch, and unless you are experienced or lucky, will likely go for a refreshing swim with your gear. Sunday morning will be milder with 2 to 4 footers, and then Sunday afternoon will be a much simpler launch with the TPO buoy forecast at around 3 feet. This morning (Friday) the TPO buoy wave height was pushing 7 feet, and an attempt at launching a 14' fishing kayak into that mess would be VERY INTERESTING to watch. At least know what you are getting into, wear lifejacket and stow all your hooks and jigs. (I read that someome lost a finger last week landing a skiff at LJ and also a guy died at Catalina in rough conditions last week solo, so fwiw please take rough conditions seriously....)
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05-08-2009, 10:02 PM | #7 |
Olivenhain Bob
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Blackcloud speaks the truth!
I know that line sounds like a line out an old western movie but those of us who have not followed this advise have learned the hard way. Bob |
05-09-2009, 12:52 AM | #8 |
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Those tourist kayaks may be the best surf riding kayaks on the planet.
I can't believe how some of them come sailing into shore without incident. -Sure there is the occasional wipeout, but for the most part those ocean yaks find their way to shore like magic. I recently found out most of them have gallons of water inside of the hulls. This must be the secret............extra ballast. |
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