Fished today 3/22/13. Lost Turbo Fin - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

janines.fishtales@cox.net · 03-22-2013, 03:19 PM

If your gut is nervous or the hairs on the back of your neck stand up, pack up your stuff and head to the bay. It is the perfect training ground. I also have had a couple of "interesting" first launches. I tumbled in the surf and capsized all on the same day. I think I am ready to try again though. The only good thing for me was it seemed like I had all my stuff secured well. The only thing I lost was a tackle pack that was not secured. Full of good irons! Just take your time. The fish will be there.

Janine

Dannowar · 03-22-2013, 03:24 PM

Barged through some gnarly surf before. It's always possible but if there's swell in the water it's not always fun going up and down for hours on end. I usually take the weeks forecast into account before I decide when I'm gonna fish. <3 ft And <10knots wind mean I'm on the water.

And keep that mirage drive locked in!!!!!!

salty pirate · 03-22-2013, 03:45 PM

mezaline motion sickness every time I go. sea sick and 1.5-2 hours of work is no fun.

I almost never not go if i already drove an hour to get there. of course i always check the swell and cam before I go.

TCS · 03-22-2013, 04:05 PM

If it were my drive down there I'd snorkel it at high tide. It's hard to see things in the whitewater, at high tide your drive might the in blue water and easier to find.

lamb · 03-22-2013, 08:56 PM

Sorry to hear about your episode.
Thanks for that link - I could never hunt it down since they updated their web site. I updated the link on the webcam page.

You're right Gabe! It ought to be washed up on the sand, the Mirage drive is heavy.

I drove by the launch around 6:00 PM. It was laying down, looked ok. You could find lulls and easily land.

But there were also sneakers sets that seemed ugly. Relentless, short interval.

yakety-yak · 03-22-2013, 10:01 PM

There was a small craft advisory yesterday and today. It's not worth going out in those conditions because you could lose everything. Be thankful that only the mirage drive is missing.

Cyn · 03-22-2013, 11:14 PM

Wow that sucks...hopefully they turn up. Check craigslist (via searchtempest) and you might find some cheaper as well.

Deamon · 03-23-2013, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by lamb

But there were also sneakers sets that seemed ugly. Relentless, short interval.

Adi...I'm close to breaking the code talk. If you added in "seeing what appeared to be a large shark fin just past the breakers..." I'd be heading out for sure.

quilicaw · 03-23-2013, 01:00 PM

Well, at least you are OK. The last time I was at La Jolla I saw a guy get knocked out. Literally a kayak to the face--not cool.

I know it goes against the grain, but I often come in with my fins in place. I know that the extra speed has saved me more than once. If you feel that you are going to tag the bottom, push and pull the fins so that they are flat against the bottom of the kayak, it you do hit bottom it won't be so bad.

Keep trying.

Sully1 · 03-23-2013, 06:07 AM

Chalk it off to a learning experience.

StinkyMatt · 03-22-2013, 06:40 PM

I only remove my drive to clear any kelp that may have gotten stuck on it while fishing.

Many people land with the drive in which allows you to haul ass in and avoid wipeouts in the first place ( almost always

)

Anyways, why not have your drive on a leash at all times?

03-22-2013, 03:19 PM	#1
janines.fishtales@cox.net Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 555	lessons learned If your gut is nervous or the hairs on the back of your neck stand up, pack up your stuff and head to the bay. It is the perfect training ground. I also have had a couple of "interesting" first launches. I tumbled in the surf and capsized all on the same day. I think I am ready to try again though. The only good thing for me was it seemed like I had all my stuff secured well. The only thing I lost was a tackle pack that was not secured. Full of good irons! Just take your time. The fish will be there. Janine __________________ Fishtales

03-22-2013, 03:24 PM	#2
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Barged through some gnarly surf before. It's always possible but if there's swell in the water it's not always fun going up and down for hours on end. I usually take the weeks forecast into account before I decide when I'm gonna fish. <3 ft And <10knots wind mean I'm on the water. And keep that mirage drive locked in!!!!!! __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

03-22-2013, 03:45 PM	#3
salty pirate Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: where the hell is Temecula Posts: 268	yard sale mezaline motion sickness every time I go. sea sick and 1.5-2 hours of work is no fun. I almost never not go if i already drove an hour to get there. of course i always check the swell and cam before I go.

03-22-2013, 04:05 PM	#4
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	High Tide If it were my drive down there I'd snorkel it at high tide. It's hard to see things in the whitewater, at high tide your drive might the in blue water and easier to find.

03-22-2013, 08:56 PM	#5
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	Sorry to hear about your episode. Thanks for that link - I could never hunt it down since they updated their web site. I updated the link on the webcam page. You're right Gabe! It ought to be washed up on the sand, the Mirage drive is heavy. I drove by the launch around 6:00 PM. It was laying down, looked ok. You could find lulls and easily land. But there were also sneakers sets that seemed ugly. Relentless, short interval. __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

03-22-2013, 10:01 PM	#6
yakety-yak D-T-B Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SoCal/SoCo (OC) Posts: 62	There was a small craft advisory yesterday and today. It's not worth going out in those conditions because you could lose everything. Be thankful that only the mirage drive is missing.

03-22-2013, 11:14 PM	#7
Cyn Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 38	Wow that sucks...hopefully they turn up. Check craigslist (via searchtempest) and you might find some cheaper as well.

03-23-2013, 01:00 PM	#9
quilicaw The Professor Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ventura/San Diego Posts: 23	WOW! Well, at least you are OK. The last time I was at La Jolla I saw a guy get knocked out. Literally a kayak to the face--not cool. I know it goes against the grain, but I often come in with my fins in place. I know that the extra speed has saved me more than once. If you feel that you are going to tag the bottom, push and pull the fins so that they are flat against the bottom of the kayak, it you do hit bottom it won't be so bad. Keep trying.

03-23-2013, 06:07 AM	#10
Sully1 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Beach Posts: 292	Chalk it off to a learning experience. __________________

03-22-2013, 06:40 PM	#11
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	I only remove my drive to clear any kelp that may have gotten stuck on it while fishing. Many people land with the drive in which allows you to haul ass in and avoid wipeouts in the first place ( almost always) Anyways, why not have your drive on a leash at all times?