La Jolla Swimmer - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Orca Winfrey · 01-28-2017, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by hook1fred

Wow that's nuts. I know I don't have the equipment that he had. Outside if my VHF and PFD. He had a dry suit and a rescue beacon, that's prepared, outside of fishing alone of course

I had the same thoughts. I'm thinking hypothermia is the greatest danger. Also makes me think of leashing myself to my yak if I'm out alone.

YakDout · 01-28-2017, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Orca Winfrey

I had the same thoughts. I'm thinking hypothermia is the greatest danger. Also makes me think of leashing myself to my yak if I'm out alone.

Personally that sounds more dangerous than safe.

2-Stix · 01-28-2017, 04:47 PM

I carry the inReach beacon for all my sports...kayakfishing, boating, rock climbing, mountaineering, backpacking, hiking, off roading, dirt biking, etc...It will also text message.
At the time it was much better than the SPOT. I have had it 3-4 years now.

MITCHELL · 01-28-2017, 05:16 PM

Happen were....maybe rough condition, flipped wind and current pushed his kayak faster than he could swim.

fishnfoool · 01-28-2017, 05:24 PM

Swim fins might be something to invest in.

tacmik · 01-29-2017, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by fishnfoool

Swim fins might be something to invest in.

Might be a tad hard to either peddle or paddle your yak in fins. If not on your feet when you go in the drink, not going to do you any good.

goldenglory18 · 01-30-2017, 11:46 AM

.....and this is why I refuse to fish open water alone......

kirkdavis · 02-11-2017, 12:50 PM

For some reason, this post has been nagging in the back of my mind since it started. I checked every day for a week, and News 8 was the only news that covered it. That in itself was kind of "fishy", but there was never a follow-up, and there was a noticeable lack of details. Seems like the story was more about the rescue device than the person rescued. I don't consider myself a conspiracy theorist, but with all of the biased news out there, I wonder what the real story is. We all questioned how could the guy get separated from his yak. Why was he wearing a dry suit? Why did no other news agency pick up on it or follow up? Where are the Snowdens of yesteryear? I will leave you to think about it....
On another note, I will be glad when the groundfish opens back up and the big fish bite picks up so I won't have time to think about these things.

Fishin Phil · 02-11-2017, 03:51 PM

I have the Standard Horizon HX870 and the ACR 375. I also have gps on my Hook 5. It's your life and you need to be prepared out there. Things happen quickly and you are either ready to deal with it or not.

MITCHELL · 02-13-2017, 04:30 PM

Experience on channel 8 5:30 pm

01-28-2017, 05:16 PM	#4
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,303	Wish I new the details on what..... Happen were....maybe rough condition, flipped wind and current pushed his kayak faster than he could swim. __________________ Duke Mitchell

02-11-2017, 12:50 PM	#8
kirkdavis Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: SD County Posts: 360	resurrection For some reason, this post has been nagging in the back of my mind since it started. I checked every day for a week, and News 8 was the only news that covered it. That in itself was kind of "fishy", but there was never a follow-up, and there was a noticeable lack of details. Seems like the story was more about the rescue device than the person rescued. I don't consider myself a conspiracy theorist, but with all of the biased news out there, I wonder what the real story is. We all questioned how could the guy get separated from his yak. Why was he wearing a dry suit? Why did no other news agency pick up on it or follow up? Where are the Snowdens of yesteryear? I will leave you to think about it.... On another note, I will be glad when the groundfish opens back up and the big fish bite picks up so I won't have time to think about these things.

02-11-2017, 03:51 PM	#9
Fishin Phil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 288	I have the Standard Horizon HX870 and the ACR 375. I also have gps on my Hook 5. It's your life and you need to be prepared out there. Things happen quickly and you are either ready to deal with it or not. __________________ God, Family, Your Health, You're Fishing.

02-13-2017, 04:30 PM	#10
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,303	Lost kayaker sharing his Experience on channel 8 5:30 pm __________________ Duke Mitchell

01-28-2017, 04:47 PM	#3
2-Stix Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 376	I carry the inReach beacon for all my sports...kayakfishing, boating, rock climbing, mountaineering, backpacking, hiking, off roading, dirt biking, etc...It will also text message. At the time it was much better than the SPOT. I have had it 3-4 years now.

01-28-2017, 05:24 PM	#5
fishnfoool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long beach Posts: 303	Swim fins might be something to invest in.

01-30-2017, 11:46 AM	#7
goldenglory18 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 861	.....and this is why I refuse to fish open water alone......