Respect the ocean and weather - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Flyak13 · 05-13-2014, 04:14 PM

Totally glad I was there to help you out mo! And my bad for getting so far ahead of you. I learned a bunch as well. And now realize The importance of always staying within earshot of your buddy and how that distance Changes dramatically with conditions. We lived to fish another day...

CKallday71 · 05-13-2014, 05:22 PM

This reminds me of my flip last year in Dana Point. Weather was shite Easyday and I both knew it was stupid to be out on the water. It was cold, windy, raining, small craft advisory... On my way back in the harbor I got slammed by a rogue wave and it ruined my day completely. Didn't lose any gear but I learned a lot and bought the kayak re-entry tool from OEX the next day!

Cadillyak · 05-13-2014, 05:23 PM

Thanks for the report. It takes a man to admit his faults. Glad u made it back minus the body bag. I learned much from this report for sure!!

Fish Taco · 05-13-2014, 05:32 PM

Another great reminder about how easily "what could happen" happens... Thanks for having the cajones enough to share your story... and most of all... glad you made it back safe and sound.

roadx · 05-13-2014, 07:24 PM

it happens and it can be scarey. glad everything worked out and your safe.
it's good to have respect.

Amish Ed · 05-13-2014, 08:05 PM

Thanks for sharing and I'm glad you came through alive. Scary stuff for sure.

theluckypig · 05-13-2014, 09:28 PM

glad it was a lesson learned and not anything worse...

"Kiyo" (the legend) shared some simple wisdom with me after i had an incident that i'll pass on to you all... if your hull has a serious amount of water in it, and you have a pump intake that drags in the water, take your pump line and pull it out of its connection to the bait tank and put it the pump end into the hull and let it pump the water out of your kayak... simple. i suppose with so many through-hull pumps this may not work for some, but it could be the answer for others in need... it would have helped me if i knew about it...

Mahigeer · 05-14-2014, 10:42 PM

Hi,
>>We met at Catalina, at the Mole. You were there on your birthday I think.>>
>>I am glad you are ok. Thanks for the lesson.>>
>>Most important action is not to panic. I have been taught that during the Scuba certification.>>
>>Respect of the ocean is important too.>>
>>I plan to try roll my kayak in summer, in control conditions like harbor and see if I can get back in. I must know before the lobster season opens, if I am to go hooping.

Eventually the past becomes a fund memory no matter what happens.>>

captnblood34 · 05-15-2014, 06:31 AM

From the picture I'll assume you fished the patch at deer creek or maybe Leo since it's easier to launch there, just the same though. That spot is notorious for spontaneous rollers and it drops off so fast they slam heavy and can get high by the time they get to the beach. I spear fished that spot regularly years ago and had to drop my belt (weights, catch bag, dive knife) because those swells got me wrapped up in the kelp. I too had a this is where it's going to happen moment, sucked. Glad you are ok and shook it off. Respect the ocean for sure, and that appears to be a pin back shark,

05-13-2014, 05:22 PM	#2
CKallday71 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: The 951 Posts: 430	This reminds me of my flip last year in Dana Point. Weather was shite Easyday and I both knew it was stupid to be out on the water. It was cold, windy, raining, small craft advisory... On my way back in the harbor I got slammed by a rogue wave and it ruined my day completely. Didn't lose any gear but I learned a lot and bought the kayak re-entry tool from OEX the next day! __________________ I fish therefore I am. Selling cars since 2006. If you love what you do you never WORK a day in your life.

05-13-2014, 05:23 PM	#3
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	Thanks for the report. It takes a man to admit his faults. Glad u made it back minus the body bag. I learned much from this report for sure!! __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

05-13-2014, 05:32 PM	#4
Fish Taco Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 164	Another great reminder about how easily "what could happen" happens... Thanks for having the cajones enough to share your story... and most of all... glad you made it back safe and sound. __________________ - Ken Redondo Beach, CA 2011 Malibu Stealth 14

05-13-2014, 07:24 PM	#5
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	it happens and it can be scarey. glad everything worked out and your safe. it's good to have respect. __________________

05-13-2014, 08:05 PM	#6
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Thanks for sharing and I'm glad you came through alive. Scary stuff for sure. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

05-13-2014, 04:14 PM	#1
Flyak13 Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 33	Totally glad I was there to help you out mo! And my bad for getting so far ahead of you. I learned a bunch as well. And now realize The importance of always staying within earshot of your buddy and how that distance Changes dramatically with conditions. We lived to fish another day...

05-13-2014, 09:28 PM	#7
theluckypig Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Pedro Posts: 694	glad it was a lesson learned and not anything worse... "Kiyo" (the legend) shared some simple wisdom with me after i had an incident that i'll pass on to you all... if your hull has a serious amount of water in it, and you have a pump intake that drags in the water, take your pump line and pull it out of its connection to the bait tank and put it the pump end into the hull and let it pump the water out of your kayak... simple. i suppose with so many through-hull pumps this may not work for some, but it could be the answer for others in need... it would have helped me if i knew about it...

05-14-2014, 10:42 PM	#8
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,920	Hi, >>We met at Catalina, at the Mole. You were there on your birthday I think.>> >>I am glad you are ok. Thanks for the lesson.>> >>Most important action is not to panic. I have been taught that during the Scuba certification.>> >>Respect of the ocean is important too.>> >>I plan to try roll my kayak in summer, in control conditions like harbor and see if I can get back in. I must know before the lobster season opens, if I am to go hooping. Eventually the past becomes a fund memory no matter what happens.>>

05-15-2014, 06:31 AM	#9
captnblood34 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Otay Posts: 704	From the picture I'll assume you fished the patch at deer creek or maybe Leo since it's easier to launch there, just the same though. That spot is notorious for spontaneous rollers and it drops off so fast they slam heavy and can get high by the time they get to the beach. I spear fished that spot regularly years ago and had to drop my belt (weights, catch bag, dive knife) because those swells got me wrapped up in the kelp. I too had a this is where it's going to happen moment, sucked. Glad you are ok and shook it off. Respect the ocean for sure, and that appears to be a pin back shark,