This guy is Sick!!! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

IntrntFshrman · 03-28-2010, 09:59 AM

Yep, this was my second La Jolla trip, took two Bonine about 3 hours b4 and got majorly sick out there, had to come back in couldn't hack it (sorry again, Josh!)

Anybody else have suggestions for good over the counter stuff? Plus, for you larger guys, do you double the dose? I'm thinking two pills wasn't good enough, maybe 4 for us 'plus' guys?

Rob929 · 03-28-2010, 10:03 AM

That sucks.. I was out there thinking how bad that would be if this happened during a trip with Josh.. or anyone for that matter.

WahooUSMA · 03-29-2010, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob929

That sucks.. I was out there thinking how bad that would be if this happened during a trip with Josh.. or anyone for that matter.

It actually happened to me last year when Kent and I fished with Josh. I got so freaking sick that I actually pulled my jacket over my head and slept for an hour or so (on my kayak), that was after I threw everything up from my early morning breakfast to the meals the day before. It was so bad that Josh and Kent took turns towing me in....

Haven't been sick since on the kayak nor had I been sick on prior kayaking outings. It just happens to sometimes.

flydigital · 03-29-2010, 08:43 AM

I don't get motion sickness very easily but kayaking in the dark (i.e. pre-gray launches or hooping) in snotty conditions will get me. I carry one of those chapstick-sized tubes of dramamine or bonine in my tackle box and it works within about 30 minutes for me if I need it. A little drowsy for an hour or so but sure beats being sick. But the best prevention I've found is to eat a good meal before-hand. If I'm on an empty stomach I get it much worse.

That scopace stuff sounds even better, will get an rx one of these days.

Rob929 · 03-29-2010, 09:55 AM

for all the suggestions. I emailed my dr, and see no reason why he wouldn't write up a rx for the scopace to try out.

I will post my experience after a couple times out.

..Glad I'm not the only one!

Jimmyz123 · 03-29-2010, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob929

for all the suggestions. I emailed my dr, and see no reason why he wouldn't write up a rx for the scopace to try out.

I will post my experience after a couple times out.

..Glad I'm not the only one!

I'm thinking of getting a prescription so that I can have some on hand for others. I never get sick, but I know too many hard heads that won't man up and get a prescription, like my dad.

Then also if somehow I do ever feel ill, I'm hooked up. Better safe than sick.

Dan · 03-29-2010, 01:09 PM

i'll second scopace. we do an annual 2-day work charter and i've seen the guys from work (mostly non-fisherman types) with and without.....it's a major difference.

I've patched up when the seas are going to be rough and it gives you a nice energy buzz too, which it the opposite of the over the counter dope.

good luck!

buttchaser · 03-28-2010, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mikecollins86

Yep, this was my second La Jolla trip, took two Bonine about 3 hours b4 and got majorly sick out there, had to come back in couldn't hack it (sorry again, Josh!)

Anybody else have suggestions for good over the counter stuff? Plus, for you larger guys, do you double the dose? I'm thinking two pills wasn't good enough, maybe 4 for us 'plus' guys?

Try taking the Bonine the night before and then one in the morning.

03-28-2010, 09:59 AM	#1
IntrntFshrman Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 82	Me as well Yep, this was my second La Jolla trip, took two Bonine about 3 hours b4 and got majorly sick out there, had to come back in couldn't hack it (sorry again, Josh!) Anybody else have suggestions for good over the counter stuff? Plus, for you larger guys, do you double the dose? I'm thinking two pills wasn't good enough, maybe 4 for us 'plus' guys?

03-29-2010, 09:55 AM	#5
Rob929 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 134	Thanks for all the suggestions. I emailed my dr, and see no reason why he wouldn't write up a rx for the scopace to try out. I will post my experience after a couple times out. ..Glad I'm not the only one!

03-28-2010, 10:03 AM	#2
Rob929 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 134	That sucks.. I was out there thinking how bad that would be if this happened during a trip with Josh.. or anyone for that matter.

03-29-2010, 08:43 AM	#4
flydigital Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 192	I don't get motion sickness very easily but kayaking in the dark (i.e. pre-gray launches or hooping) in snotty conditions will get me. I carry one of those chapstick-sized tubes of dramamine or bonine in my tackle box and it works within about 30 minutes for me if I need it. A little drowsy for an hour or so but sure beats being sick. But the best prevention I've found is to eat a good meal before-hand. If I'm on an empty stomach I get it much worse. That scopace stuff sounds even better, will get an rx one of these days.

03-29-2010, 01:09 PM	#7
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	i'll second scopace. we do an annual 2-day work charter and i've seen the guys from work (mostly non-fisherman types) with and without.....it's a major difference. I've patched up when the seas are going to be rough and it gives you a nice energy buzz too, which it the opposite of the over the counter dope. good luck!