Don't Let This Happen To You - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

yakrider · 04-22-2010, 05:25 AM

WOW!
sh*t happens really fast!
thanks for sharing your story..
I must now attach my pump somehow...
never thought about the floating pump floating out of reach...
kinda makes me feel stupid!!
No...REALLY makes me feel stupid...
I have had a leaky Hobie on more than one occasion...
and my tackle tray was floating, my sponge was floating,
but my pump was in the bow and had not floated...yet....
F*ck I feel so retarded...
never even thought about the pump floating out of reach...
just goes to show...even when prepared...things can still go wrong...

I really dig that you fished the the rescuers!!!! way cool!!!!

bigbarrels · 04-22-2010, 08:24 AM

[QUOTE=yakrider;55599]WOW!
sh*t happens really fast!

I agree 100 %

Be Prepared and have a plan. Between luck, comfort in the water, good physical fitness (I mtn bike regularly and have been swimming laps recently to prepare for my Mentawaii Islands surf trip next month) knowing the waters I was swimming in (ie. currents, fishing grounds, landmarks, etc), remaining calm (I work in emergency medicine and thus trained to stay calm when the stuff is hitting the fan), and staying focused on the task at hand (but had brief thoughts of my wife and cats (no kids yet) and AquaHunter's picture holding his half eaten WSB with the Condo in the background.....but very brief). Thankfully, it all worked outI was able to get out of a gnarly situation. Went to IHOP for the first time on the way home and ate breakfast (a few bites anyways) and at home laid in a pool of sweat with a high fever (probably a stress reaction) that night and was called into work the next day due to a colleagues family emergency....I was a little tore up but Life is Good ! Hypothermia was my main concern out there! My feet were feeling cold forsure and I think along with Churchill fins I will pack one of my wetsuits in my emergency bag. Again, I appreciate all information that everyone is sharing to help everyone stay safe out there.

[QUOTE=Billy V;55544]Go Play a Lottery Ticket Today - you might still have some of that lucky Karma attached to You.

I did that twice this week

Whizz Bang · 04-22-2010, 01:40 PM

Hell of a story. I am sorry for your loss. That is obviously all of our collective nightmares. Although I gotta say, I am glad it happened to a guy who could handle himself.

And to keep fishing......awesome.

I too, will throw in my name as a guy willing to loan you gear considering I am often away on travel.

I will be gone (ie my gear is available) May 3-7th and again June 4-18th. Pm me if you need to borrow it.

-scallywag- · 04-22-2010, 03:11 PM

holly crap!!! reminds me of the time i sunk a malibu2 in scorpion bay!!! long swim, gill nets, hammerheads....crazy!!!

When the yak sunk did you have a hatch open? I'm guessing you did if it sunk as fast as you said.....

does your (old) bait tank sit inside a hatch with the cover removed?? if so I would have a hard time calling any kayak with that type of tank "seaworthy"

like any other ocean going vessel an open/insecured hatch is just a disaster waiting to happen....even in mild conditions.

OHH yeh and like the others have said....ur a BAMF for finishing the day with a pole in your hands!!!

bigbarrels · 04-23-2010, 10:50 AM

[QUOTE=-scallywag-;55633]holly crap!!! reminds me of the time i sunk a malibu2 in scorpion bay!!! long swim, gill nets, hammerheads....crazy!!!

Sounds sketchy! glad you made it! How did you go down?

Q: When the yak sunk did you have a hatch open? I'm guessing you did if it sunk as fast as you said.....

A: All hatches were closed when on the water and as I was sinking I openened and closed the front hatch in search of the sump pump and then opened and closed the center hatch in search of the sump pump.....so I 'm thinking the entire system failure was the rear hatch where the bait tank was sitting in.....I'm glad it actually sank fast because I would have probably hung on tho the kayak or sat on it and then with the southward current ended up who knows where.....I was therefore able to stay in the fishing grounds during my swim and have a better chance of a pick up by a private boat or fellow kayaker

Q: does your (old) bait tank sit inside a hatch with the cover removed?? if so I would have a hard time calling any kayak with that type of tank "seaworthy"

A: Yes, that was the setup. I was skeptical of the setup sometime after buying it......but never had any issues with it......but then I always ran it on the timer.....I will always have a bait tank that sits on top now and does not communicate with the inside of the kayak...

herbo · 04-24-2010, 12:25 AM

Soooo glad you are Ok that is one story with a truly happy ending. About what to use to dry out your cell phone;try those little bags of silica absorbant you see in shoe boxes,electronic gear etc. fill a plastic container(like an empty peanut butter jar) with this stuff,than put your cell phone in it, it will wick the moisture away from it.......H

Lets_Fish · 04-24-2010, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by herbo

About what to use to dry out your cell phone;try those little bags of silica absorbant you see in shoe boxes,electronic gear etc. fill a plastic container(like an empty peanut butter jar) with this stuff,than put your cell phone in it, it will wick the moisture away from it.......H

Thanks herbo!

I just googled for "silicone moisture absorbent" and found this link http://www.silicagelpackets.com/irec...rying-kit.html
Thay have a bag that you just place your phone or camera into and seal it for 72 hours to pull the moisture out.

04-22-2010, 08:24 AM	#2
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	[QUOTE=yakrider;55599]WOW! sht happens really fast! I agree 100 % Be Prepared and have a plan. Between luck, comfort in the water, good physical fitness (I mtn bike regularly and have been swimming laps recently to prepare for my Mentawaii Islands surf trip next month) knowing the waters I was swimming in (ie. currents, fishing grounds, landmarks, etc), remaining calm (I work in emergency medicine and thus trained to stay calm when the stuff is hitting the fan), and staying focused on the task at hand (but had brief thoughts of my wife and cats (no kids yet) and AquaHunter's picture holding his half eaten WSB with the Condo in the background.....but very brief). Thankfully, it all worked outI was able to get out of a gnarly situation. Went to IHOP for the first time on the way home and ate breakfast (a few bites anyways) and at home laid in a pool of sweat with a high fever (probably a stress reaction) that night and was called into work the next day due to a colleagues family emergency....I was a little tore up but Life is Good ! Hypothermia was my main concern out there! My feet were feeling cold forsure and I think along with Churchill fins I will pack one of my wetsuits in my emergency bag. Again, I appreciate all information that everyone is sharing to help everyone stay safe out there. [QUOTE=Billy V;55544]Go Play a Lottery Ticket Today - you might still have some of that lucky Karma attached to You. I did that twice this week Last edited by bigbarrels; 04-22-2010 at 09:10 AM.*

04-22-2010, 01:40 PM	#3
Whizz Bang Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 396	Wow Hell of a story. I am sorry for your loss. That is obviously all of our collective nightmares. Although I gotta say, I am glad it happened to a guy who could handle himself. And to keep fishing......awesome. I too, will throw in my name as a guy willing to loan you gear considering I am often away on travel. I will be gone (ie my gear is available) May 3-7th and again June 4-18th. Pm me if you need to borrow it.

04-24-2010, 12:25 AM	#6
herbo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canyon Country, Ca. Posts: 116	Soooo glad you are Ok that is one story with a truly happy ending. About what to use to dry out your cell phone;try those little bags of silica absorbant you see in shoe boxes,electronic gear etc. fill a plastic container(like an empty peanut butter jar) with this stuff,than put your cell phone in it, it will wick the moisture away from it.......H __________________ mellow yellow malibu eXtreme

04-22-2010, 05:25 AM	#1
yakrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 611	WOW! sht happens really fast! thanks for sharing your story.. I must now attach my pump somehow... never thought about the floating pump floating out of reach... kinda makes me feel stupid!! No...REALLY makes me feel stupid... I have had a leaky Hobie on more than one occasion... and my tackle tray was floating, my sponge was floating, but my pump was in the bow and had not floated...yet.... Fck I feel so retarded... never even thought about the pump floating out of reach... just goes to show...even when prepared...things can still go wrong... I really dig that you fished the the rescuers!!!! way cool!!!!

04-22-2010, 03:11 PM	#4
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	holly crap!!! reminds me of the time i sunk a malibu2 in scorpion bay!!! long swim, gill nets, hammerheads....crazy!!! When the yak sunk did you have a hatch open? I'm guessing you did if it sunk as fast as you said..... does your (old) bait tank sit inside a hatch with the cover removed?? if so I would have a hard time calling any kayak with that type of tank "seaworthy" like any other ocean going vessel an open/insecured hatch is just a disaster waiting to happen....even in mild conditions. OHH yeh and like the others have said....ur a BAMF for finishing the day with a pole in your hands!!!

04-23-2010, 10:50 AM	#5
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	[QUOTE=-scallywag-;55633]holly crap!!! reminds me of the time i sunk a malibu2 in scorpion bay!!! long swim, gill nets, hammerheads....crazy!!! Sounds sketchy! glad you made it! How did you go down? Q: When the yak sunk did you have a hatch open? I'm guessing you did if it sunk as fast as you said..... A: All hatches were closed when on the water and as I was sinking I openened and closed the front hatch in search of the sump pump and then opened and closed the center hatch in search of the sump pump.....so I 'm thinking the entire system failure was the rear hatch where the bait tank was sitting in.....I'm glad it actually sank fast because I would have probably hung on tho the kayak or sat on it and then with the southward current ended up who knows where.....I was therefore able to stay in the fishing grounds during my swim and have a better chance of a pick up by a private boat or fellow kayaker Q: does your (old) bait tank sit inside a hatch with the cover removed?? if so I would have a hard time calling any kayak with that type of tank "seaworthy" A: Yes, that was the setup. I was skeptical of the setup sometime after buying it......but never had any issues with it......but then I always ran it on the timer.....I will always have a bait tank that sits on top now and does not communicate with the inside of the kayak...