The new Guy

[Rastajow]

So i went out today for the first time in la jolla shores. I found the launching spot... but i had to leave my dam kayak unattended for sometimes while i drove around like a freaking shoebie in New jersey..
anywho... my kayak was still there when i got back. Launched into the wave for the first time and it went great, got sea sick lol and Yacked all over my kayak.... it was pretty gross but i think it made some pretty good chum haha.

due to sea sickness
didnt catch anything on my first day out except the depression....
though i did see lots of fish and dolphins.

on the way back into shore i got raped, lost a pole. i was expecting to fuck up on my way in so i only took one pole (Shitty old one) and lost it.

over all, it was pretty good, woulda been better with a fish.
like this one...

[Mobsan]

Hey Rasta, Im heading out around 0530-0600 at the Shores tomorrow. I lost a ton of crap last year on my first return cause I didn't have my straps yet. Spend the money or rig up something cheap yourself and secure Everything. Even coming in on 18" surf you can roll sideways and dump. Anyhow, sorry bout your puking and good luck out there. I am still very green myself and have a lot to learn, but am super pumped about this season,

[Rastajow]

Originally Posted by Mobsan

Hey Rasta, Im heading out around 0530-0600 at the Shores tomorrow. I lost a ton of crap last year on my first return cause I didn't have my straps yet. Spend the money or rig up something cheap yourself and secure Everything. Even coming in on 18" surf you can roll sideways and dump. Anyhow, sorry bout your puking and good luck out there. I am still very green myself and have a lot to learn, but am super pumped about this season,

yea i would love to go tomorrow but i think i should rest up for one day, it was my second day in a row out and i am a newb. I will go buy some sea pills.
mr.adventure (luke) invited me to go with him on Saturday morning, i think i will do that. Would be very cool if you can join us. msg me and i can give ya my digit.

[taggermike]

Take it easy, big fella. Not feeling comfortable solo, getting seasick, dumping rods, thats no way to start out having fun in this sport. It's difficult, not to mention frustating, expensive and occationally dangerous to push or hurry your learning curve. Do you have a history of seasickness? Get that straitend out. SS can mess up your equalibrium. Not good on a yak. Practice your launches and landings a bit befor you load on gear. Knowing how your kayak will respond in different conditions it a GREAT thing to know. Surprises suck in the surf zone. Others may disagree but I have a Prowler 15 and I have never found it to be a good surfing kayak. On top of that it has very small, and not many, scupper holes. 2 are under your butt and 2 are under your feet. When you take a wave in the lap the deck takes what feels like a long time to drain. While its draining the yak is half sunk and handle like a pig. I try to use the big strength that kayak does have. Its fast and I try to pick my time and just sprint paddle for all I'm worth both out and back in. Good luck and enjoy. Mike

[Mr. Adventure]

If we meet up Saturday Ill go through all I know about surf launching with ya, conditions look like they will be okay.

[Old Man in the Sea]

this was a funny post...especially RK -

pick a little bit smaller day and practice in and out of the surf a couple of hours w/ out your fishing gear 2 hours after 2 sea sick pills - try not to ride the waves on the way in...you will turn parallel and flip....

[coxtanker421]

have not used kevin , but i have used josh . lots to learn in sport . definitely can accelerate your aptitude . money well worth spent. hope to see you soon . new guy brings the beer.

[Yakin]

Originally Posted by Rastajow

So i went out today for the first time in la jolla shores. I found the launching spot... but i had to leave my dam kayak unattended for sometimes while i drove around like a freaking shoebie in New jersey..
anywho... my kayak was still there when i got back. Launched into the wave for the first time and it went great, got sea sick lol and Yacked all over my kayak.... it was pretty gross but i think it made some pretty good chum haha.

due to sea sickness
didnt catch anything on my first day out except the depression....
though i did see lots of fish and dolphins.

on the way back into shore i got raped, lost a pole. i was expecting to fuck up on my way in so i only took one pole (Shitty old one) and lost it.

over all, it was pretty good, woulda been better with a fish.
like this one...

Get yourself some rod leashes they have you a lot of problems
and as for you sea sickness theres a pill out there I used for years when I know I'm going out on bad seas in a small boat
its called bonnien check them spelling
I can get you the correct name tomorrow take a pill the night before and the morning of you will be good all day the day you go out!!

[Rastajow]

yea i have two leashes.. but forgot it in the car and didnt want to walk all the way back to Africa... It was so fucking far lol.