Darknachos and the wind of the howling wolf. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

GregAndrew · 09-04-2011, 05:39 PM

Damn, I saw a few people launching yaks on the beach as I paddled in. I thought to myself that they better know what they are doing because in 5 minutes they were going to be beyond range of swimming back. It was easily blowing 20 mph at the time. They are real lucky the surf has subsided some cause they would have never made it back along the breakwall with a decent swell and near high tide. Good lookng out for the rookies Don.

jorluivil · 09-04-2011, 05:42 PM

I'll probably be out there tomorrow, haven't decided yet.

StinkyMatt · 09-04-2011, 05:51 PM

After giving it some consideration;

I think that my bait tank which we had to mickey mouse to fit was the culprit. It was placed way up high and the 5 gallons (40 pounds) acted like big weight going from side to side across a wave.

jorluivil · 09-05-2011, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

After giving it some consideration;

I think that my bait tank which we had to mickey mouse to fit was the culprit. It was placed way up high and the 5 gallons (40 pounds) acted like big weight going from side to side across a wave.

So, Matt. When is your new book due to be released?

theluckypig · 09-05-2011, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

After giving it some consideration;

I think that my bait tank which we had to mickey mouse to fit was the culprit. It was placed way up high and the 5 gallons (40 pounds) acted like big weight going from side to side across a wave.

i'd bet your right... been there, done that...

wiredantz · 09-06-2011, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mtnbykr2

Hey Frank,
saw your post, sorry to hear about getting caught in an off shore like that, and I can honestly say, "I know how you feel", "been there done that"...got caught in one of those about 3-4 years ago out of Oxnard, on my XFactor, that's why I have a Hobie now, I thought I was not gonna make it in, paddling in place for over an hour, didn't dare reach for the water bottle or I would be back 100 yards from where I just paddled, the president of CKF died that day, I know it can happen, so I got a Hobie shortly after that happened, and took it out, on purpose, with a 35 mph off shore to see how it worked...and you know what I ride now...it is a scary and frustrating deal to be caught out in winds like that, but honestly you would have been the last person I would have expected to have that happen to, I have seen your roost out the back of that XFactor..
As far as a sail, and fishing I agree it may be too much hassle, but Gman
Gerard does it, seems to work well in the wind, it just looks like an aweful lot of equipment...nice Hali BTW,

Matt didn't we tell you to wear your floaties when you go out?? lol

I could of made it back in probably an hour or two later, but Erick offered to help keep the blue beast in a straight line. Thank you Erick!!! I didn't have to push the limits on my guns of steal.Which meant if i needed to rest for a couple of secs i didn't have to regain 200-300 yards.

That wind was brutal, its not the first time i been caught in wind like that, but it was definetly the worst.

That San diego mission bay trip was easier compared to this wind.

This is why I HATE Cabrillo Beach with a passion, its not my first choice, its really my last choice...

I like fishing Malibu, Santa Monica, Marina because the wind comes in from the west, so after a long day of fishing the wind pushes me back to the landing spot. But cabrillo I ALWAYS!!! ALWAYS!!! have to fight that damn wind comming back. But as i always said... If i want to go to those special spots i have to pay the price.

I really like my X-factor, because i never had a hobie. So i can't miss what i never had. On the good side i do lose more calories paddling. Which is very good for me!!!

wiredantz · 09-06-2011, 06:37 PM

The verdict is out my wife likes halibut as her fav fish.

mtnbykr2 · 09-07-2011, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by wiredantz

The verdict is out my wife likes halibut as her fav fish.

She's got good taste...back to Cabrillo...

you gotta keep wifey happy, now go out there and catch some butts...

bellcon · 09-04-2011, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

I'll probably be out there tomorrow, haven't decided yet.

http://www.windfinder.com/forecast/cabrillo_beach

wiredantz · 09-04-2011, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bellcon

http://www.windfinder.com/forecast/cabrillo_beach

Man George you sure can take a beating I am still tired from all that paddling on Saturday.

Those yaks are sure goin to take a beating on that rock wall, how they got up there in the first place is a mystery!!

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09-04-2011, 05:39 PM	#1
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Damn, I saw a few people launching yaks on the beach as I paddled in. I thought to myself that they better know what they are doing because in 5 minutes they were going to be beyond range of swimming back. It was easily blowing 20 mph at the time. They are real lucky the surf has subsided some cause they would have never made it back along the breakwall with a decent swell and near high tide. Good lookng out for the rookies Don.

09-04-2011, 05:51 PM	#3
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	After giving it some consideration; I think that my bait tank which we had to mickey mouse to fit was the culprit. It was placed way up high and the 5 gallons (40 pounds) acted like big weight going from side to side across a wave.

09-06-2011, 06:37 PM	#7
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	The verdict is out my wife likes halibut as her fav fish.