Lost gear (July 1st 2010) @ LJ shores surf zone - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Oolie · 07-02-2010, 12:00 PM

it was a rough landing yesterday, i don't have a mask or trunks with me, otherwise i'd be down there searching after work.

joemama15 · 07-02-2010, 06:38 PM

FishinKid...

That was us. We were in a Portabote. My friend is a sushi chef at Sushiya near Point Loma, and I was hoping to hook him up with a YT or WSB that day.

Were you the one who offered to lend me a snorkel mask? I should have taken the offer. After getting home I thought about it, and now I believe the camera, and the lost rods just sank straight down from the flip site.

I used to have a 8hp to get us through the surf zone with no problems, but this time I only had a 2hp, and my friend didnt want to paddle for his first time out. Entry timing was ok untill a huge wave built up far behind, and caught up to us too quickly. I had no more juice to avoid it. The stern just tilted, and lifted up in a matter of seconds, and flipped the 12x4 ft skiff.
I just took the motor apart today and it has a broken con-rod too.

Next time I'm paddling.

Anyway, if any of you come across some fishing gear or a dig camera in the surf... PLEASE PLEASE give me a call. If I can't ID the stuff. then its yours.

Thanks!
(818) 648-0370

Joe.

fishinkid2010 · 07-02-2010, 07:56 PM

Yes, that was me with the snorkel mask. I usually carry one in my truck just in case for instances like these. If I ever yardsaled (knock on wood) I couldn't afford to replace my gear haha, so I always have one.

I'll be out there next week, so if by some miracle I find something I'll let you know. But you guys should definitely check with the lifeguard station incase somethings washed up.

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Originally Posted by joemama15

FishinKid...

That was us. We were in a Portabote. My friend is a sushi chef at Sushiya near Point Loma, and I was hoping to hook him up with a YT or WSB that day.

Were you the one who offered to lend me a snorkel mask? I should have taken the offer. After getting home I thought about it, and now I believe the camera, and the lost rods just sank straight down from the flip site.

I used to have a 8hp to get us through the surf zone with no problems, but this time I only had a 2hp, and my friend didnt want to paddle for his first time out. Entry timing was ok untill a huge wave built up far behind, and caught up to us too quickly. I had no more juice to avoid it. The stern just tilted, and lifted up in a matter of seconds, and flipped the 12x4 ft skiff.
I just took the motor apart today and it has a broken con-rod too.

Next time I'm paddling.

Anyway, if any of you come across some fishing gear or a dig camera in the surf... PLEASE PLEASE give me a call. If I can't ID the stuff. then its yours.

Thanks!
(818) 648-0370

Joe.

joemama15 · 07-02-2010, 08:50 PM

Thanks bro~

Really appreciate it. I do mean it when I say I will reward.

And yea, I'm calling the life guard tower and LJ kayak rentals every day.
I might even have the exact point of the flip in my Garmin GPS...

Wish I could be back on the shores.

-Joe.

radastaff · 07-02-2010, 08:57 PM

that sucks
it was rather brutal there today
specially in the morning
tough launch

when i landed around 1:30
is was really crowded
tons of rentals in the zone
tons of swimmers too

having a swim mask and fins
is always a good idea
i bring mine now always

sorry bout ure lost gear

p

CurtyL · 07-03-2010, 08:54 AM

Hope you get it back. Dudes were getting crushed yesterday. I saw one guy swim his yak out. I guess if you're already soaked thats a viable option.

T Bone · 07-03-2010, 09:37 AM

I had a post about 2 months ago telling about the "Ultimate" yard sale.Apparently you now have the title.I lost $1500 in rods-reels and tackle on deck.All I could save was thw WSB in my lap.I didnt get any of my gear back,but I wish you the best.I have a skiff too(9ft. boston whaler with 4 horse merc) but I only take it out when the surf is doable.It was a great day when i discovered I could land it panga style.

joemama15 · 07-03-2010, 09:43 AM

Thanks... just gotta keep calling in the lifeguard tower. I'm sure they'll be annoyed after a week or so.

Yea, its interesting to see the surf pounding at the shores. I've seen it bad sometimes, but not so consistently. I had moments wishing I was on my surfboard and not my skiff.

Anyway, please help keep an eye out. The kayak community is one of the tightest and supportive groups I've met. Very friendly too... which is why I believe yak fishing has grown so much...

Have a happy and safe 4th everyone!

-Joe

07-03-2010, 09:37 AM	#7
T Bone Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands CA Posts: 871	I feel your pain I had a post about 2 months ago telling about the "Ultimate" yard sale.Apparently you now have the title.I lost $1500 in rods-reels and tackle on deck.All I could save was thw WSB in my lap.I didnt get any of my gear back,but I wish you the best.I have a skiff too(9ft. boston whaler with 4 horse merc) but I only take it out when the surf is doable.It was a great day when i discovered I could land it panga style. __________________ Barachit Baralah,Elohim-In the beginning,God-Genesis 1:1 "Who among you,if your son asked for a fish would give them a serpent " Jesus Matt. 7:10

07-02-2010, 06:38 PM	#2
joemama15 Junior Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 8	FishinKid... That was us. We were in a Portabote. My friend is a sushi chef at Sushiya near Point Loma, and I was hoping to hook him up with a YT or WSB that day. Were you the one who offered to lend me a snorkel mask? I should have taken the offer. After getting home I thought about it, and now I believe the camera, and the lost rods just sank straight down from the flip site. I used to have a 8hp to get us through the surf zone with no problems, but this time I only had a 2hp, and my friend didnt want to paddle for his first time out. Entry timing was ok untill a huge wave built up far behind, and caught up to us too quickly. I had no more juice to avoid it. The stern just tilted, and lifted up in a matter of seconds, and flipped the 12x4 ft skiff. I just took the motor apart today and it has a broken con-rod too. Next time I'm paddling. Anyway, if any of you come across some fishing gear or a dig camera in the surf... PLEASE PLEASE give me a call. If I can't ID the stuff. then its yours. Thanks! (818) 648-0370 Joe.

07-02-2010, 08:50 PM	#4
joemama15 Junior Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 8	Thanks bro~ Really appreciate it. I do mean it when I say I will reward. And yea, I'm calling the life guard tower and LJ kayak rentals every day. I might even have the exact point of the flip in my Garmin GPS... Wish I could be back on the shores. -Joe.

07-02-2010, 08:57 PM	#5
radastaff Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 314	that sucks it was rather brutal there today specially in the morning tough launch when i landed around 1:30 is was really crowded tons of rentals in the zone tons of swimmers too having a swim mask and fins is always a good idea i bring mine now always sorry bout ure lost gear p

07-03-2010, 08:54 AM	#6
CurtyL Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: wherever the college girlz r Posts: 127	Hope you get it back. Dudes were getting crushed yesterday. I saw one guy swim his yak out. I guess if you're already soaked thats a viable option.

07-03-2010, 09:43 AM	#8
joemama15 Junior Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 8	Thanks... just gotta keep calling in the lifeguard tower. I'm sure they'll be annoyed after a week or so. Yea, its interesting to see the surf pounding at the shores. I've seen it bad sometimes, but not so consistently. I had moments wishing I was on my surfboard and not my skiff. Anyway, please help keep an eye out. The kayak community is one of the tightest and supportive groups I've met. Very friendly too... which is why I believe yak fishing has grown so much... Have a happy and safe 4th everyone! -Joe