La Jolla boat launch yellow slick?! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Holy Mackerel · 07-17-2009, 02:46 PM

There are several problems this time of year. 1st crowds, pedestrians, that walk through the boat launch area, not mindful. But, then again, it just looks like part of the beach, and many people are from out of town, so they are clueless that a boat launch exists.

2nd, it was super high tide yesterday, there was little to no room on the beach, especially near the ramp. The sand was all mixed up, deep, and unpacked.

3rd, I used to drive a 2WD truck, I foolishly purchased. I never got stuck, and launched during busy days in the summer. The problem with 2wd trucks (rear wheel drive) you need to pick a line, and get a head of steam, let off gas, so you don't spin your tires. Then come the tourists, so make you stop. You can rock out of trouble, or low air in tires, but I am in agreement with others, on very busy days, esp tourneys, I always used wheels.

Eric (undrH2Ohntr) has a zodiak, so his situation is different, don't know if those are wheel-able.

In any event, this is my 3rd 4x4, I have owned, my first auto-4x4. I love auto 4x4, no getting out of the truck, locking hubs, just turn a knob on the dash, it could not be any lazier!

07-17-2009, 02:46 PM	#8
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	There are several problems this time of year. 1st crowds, pedestrians, that walk through the boat launch area, not mindful. But, then again, it just looks like part of the beach, and many people are from out of town, so they are clueless that a boat launch exists. 2nd, it was super high tide yesterday, there was little to no room on the beach, especially near the ramp. The sand was all mixed up, deep, and unpacked. 3rd, I used to drive a 2WD truck, I foolishly purchased. I never got stuck, and launched during busy days in the summer. The problem with 2wd trucks (rear wheel drive) you need to pick a line, and get a head of steam, let off gas, so you don't spin your tires. Then come the tourists, so make you stop. You can rock out of trouble, or low air in tires, but I am in agreement with others, on very busy days, esp tourneys, I always used wheels. Eric (undrH2Ohntr) has a zodiak, so his situation is different, don't know if those are wheel-able. In any event, this is my 3rd 4x4, I have owned, my first auto-4x4. I love auto 4x4, no getting out of the truck, locking hubs, just turn a knob on the dash, it could not be any lazier!