New kayak fishing magazine seeking stories - Page 2 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

StinkyMatt · 12-17-2012, 04:28 PM

Well written Tony.
A little extra info.

As we are launching I look at the sets that Greg and Tony decided to brave and think to myself " those are pretty big, I'll wait a little for it to mellow out". I wait....wait....wait and wait. I know that there is a smaller set coming. Not today, they keep getting bigger. Crap! I didn't drive two hours to watch the seagulls. Here we go.....never made it past the first wave, closed up nicely on my head. My kayak somehow got righted by another wave and washed up on the beach only twenty feet from my bait tank. Ok, time to pack it up. Crap! I'm too stubborn. Place broken tank in the truck. Since I only had one more set of dry clothes I put them in a dry bag and went half naked into the launch part 2. Paddle like a crazy man. Holy cow! I made it! WSB here I come! Got dressed on the yak and pull up to the others.

An hour later,

I hear George calling from shore on the radio, something along these lines:

George ". Hey guys you out there? This surf looks pretty big."

Me. " it's really not that bad, we all made it out just fine.....

. Just time it right, see you out here in a few."

5 minutes later....

Me. ". George, do you copy? Come in George."

5 more minutes......

" I got tossed, I don't think it's gonna happen."

Me " Comon George, don't be a p&@@$, try again, just time it better. We got WSB all over the fish finder."

15 minutes later.....

George. ". F$&@ this! What time does OEX open up? I need a new rudder. See you guys later."

We did not get any Wsb but had a blast playing with the snot sticks.

Coming in I was sweating it just a little. As I approach the beach I'm thinking "why are there so many surfers out here? Must be a great surf spot. Crap."

I am getting ready to come in and notice all the surfers sitting on their boards getting ready for the "show". One guy yells "Go now!". Screw it, surfers know the surf better then I do. I manage to outrun, outmaneuver the big sets outside and make it to within 10 of the beach when a smaller wave shore breaks on my ass. I wash up unhurt at the feet of a LA county lifeguard smiling at me and my friends collecting my gear on the sand.

A couple of bait tank straps/ buckles, a hat and a crappy old cell phone, small price to pay for a fun day with friends.

At the truck we totaled the damage for all of us and I think it came up to about $2500. And some pride.

Stupid WSB.

A few days later........

We came back and got some revenge.......Or was it a few days earlier.....All the saltwater in the brain confuses me....

ful-rac · 12-17-2012, 04:51 PM

No that was the trip before that steevo got taken out on. That was a story in of itself. Went something like this....Look out steevo!!! huh?? AAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!! Smash..! Crash!!! Splash!!!

StinkyMatt · 12-17-2012, 05:02 PM

If the swell is predicted to be more than 6 inches....I'm NOT going to that place again.

wiredantz · 12-17-2012, 05:26 PM

Man when i asked you guys about this story last year, it did not have all this intensity... It was like...O we bailed out because we were not going to make. it.....

this was more like A CASTASTROPHE and I WAS NOT THERE TO FILM IT!!!!!!

AWH well theres always next year

buttchaser · 12-17-2012, 05:31 PM

Fun day to remember , Good stories guys !
I just wanted to add that " Roby" is one hell of a swimmer

danjor · 12-17-2012, 05:46 PM

When I launched at Leo Carrillo last Tuesday (in flat waves, like a lake) I paddled up past county line and over there were huge waves! Why did you launch up by the surfers and the big waves?

jorluivil · 12-17-2012, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danjor

When I launched at Leo Carrillo last Tuesday (in flat waves, like a lake) I paddled up past county line and over there were huge waves! Why did you launch up by the surfers and the big waves?

Funny thing is that when I showed up there was a few surfers on the waters edge asking themselves if they should surf. Meanwhile, I preparing to launch in what was the largest set of waves I have ever stumbled upon since I started kayaking.

PAL, to answer your question........YES, there was a very hot bite going on and I think, no wait, I know that that's the reason we made the attempt. I never made it out but the cost of my repairs where probably the least of the group, mostly because of some guy they call Iceman.

RobFish · 12-17-2012, 06:19 PM

Hey there PAL,
It was nice to meet you on the sand in LJ on Tuesday as well.
As far as beer lollipops go, we have them, but only the root variety.
I do know of a recipe for hops flavored ones, but what's the point in that.
That would be like a nun with D cups.

12-17-2012, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAL

Oh, you're THAT Drake.?

There's more than one?

PAL · 12-17-2012, 07:39 PM

Quote:

I do know of a recipe for hops flavored ones, but what's the point in that.
That would be like a nun with D cups.

Oh shiz, I'm cracking up.

RobFish · 12-17-2012, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by PAL...Oh, you're THAT Drake.?
Originally posted by Drake..There's more than one?

Impossible. The world can only handle one Drake. No really, one's enough.

************************************************** *******************
Originally Posted by PAL...Oh shiz, I'm cracking up.

Glad to bring a smile to your face. That's about all I'm good for...lollipops and laughs. Yup, that about covers it.

bus kid · 12-17-2012, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobFish

That would be like a nun with D cups.

Impressive analogy....

roby · 12-17-2012, 08:34 PM

Hey boys, we weren't suppose to talk about that trip....

Whatever happens in Malibu stays in Malibu.

Wait...or was it The Islander....or maybe Mammoth.....or Irvine......or?

Good times

GregAndrew · 12-18-2012, 06:22 AM

I don't think that Minh broke his paddle. I think he was one of the lucky ones that forgot his paddle and a battery and turned arround before he started. Yep, when I saw Tony parallel to the shore about 10 inches outside the break point of an 8 foot swell, I was sure he was toast. Right until he popped up over that sucker. John sounded like me when I saw my first 25# Halibut (I think this is big... I think this is big... This is BIG!!!). He had me jealous for a few months. And Tony was as happy as a kid in a candy store out there slaying Cuda. Props to the guys that got tossed and made it out anyways. When I reached the beach unscathed, a sunbather asked "So what is the difference between you and them?" I answered " Lots of practice, or it could be that they did not wait for the surfers to say the set is over, go now".

12-17-2012, 04:28 PM	#21
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Well written Tony. A little extra info. As we are launching I look at the sets that Greg and Tony decided to brave and think to myself " those are pretty big, I'll wait a little for it to mellow out". I wait....wait....wait and wait. I know that there is a smaller set coming. Not today, they keep getting bigger. Crap! I didn't drive two hours to watch the seagulls. Here we go.....never made it past the first wave, closed up nicely on my head. My kayak somehow got righted by another wave and washed up on the beach only twenty feet from my bait tank. Ok, time to pack it up. Crap! I'm too stubborn. Place broken tank in the truck. Since I only had one more set of dry clothes I put them in a dry bag and went half naked into the launch part 2. Paddle like a crazy man. Holy cow! I made it! WSB here I come! Got dressed on the yak and pull up to the others. An hour later, I hear George calling from shore on the radio, something along these lines: George ". Hey guys you out there? This surf looks pretty big." Me. " it's really not that bad, we all made it out just fine...... Just time it right, see you out here in a few." 5 minutes later.... Me. ". George, do you copy? Come in George." 5 more minutes...... " I got tossed, I don't think it's gonna happen." Me " Comon George, don't be a p&@@$, try again, just time it better. We got WSB all over the fish finder." 15 minutes later..... George. ". F$&@ this! What time does OEX open up? I need a new rudder. See you guys later." We did not get any Wsb but had a blast playing with the snot sticks. Coming in I was sweating it just a little. As I approach the beach I'm thinking "why are there so many surfers out here? Must be a great surf spot. Crap." I am getting ready to come in and notice all the surfers sitting on their boards getting ready for the "show". One guy yells "Go now!". Screw it, surfers know the surf better then I do. I manage to outrun, outmaneuver the big sets outside and make it to within 10 of the beach when a smaller wave shore breaks on my ass. I wash up unhurt at the feet of a LA county lifeguard smiling at me and my friends collecting my gear on the sand. A couple of bait tank straps/ buckles, a hat and a crappy old cell phone, small price to pay for a fun day with friends. At the truck we totaled the damage for all of us and I think it came up to about $2500. And some pride. Stupid WSB. A few days later........ We came back and got some revenge.......Or was it a few days earlier.....All the saltwater in the brain confuses me.... Last edited by StinkyMatt; 12-17-2012 at 04:44 PM.

12-17-2012, 04:51 PM	#22
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	No that was the trip before that steevo got taken out on. That was a story in of itself. Went something like this....Look out steevo!!! huh?? AAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!! Smash..! Crash!!! Splash!!! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

12-17-2012, 05:26 PM	#24
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	Man when i asked you guys about this story last year, it did not have all this intensity... It was like...O we bailed out because we were not going to make. it..... this was more like A CASTASTROPHE and I WAS NOT THERE TO FILM IT!!!!!! AWH well theres always next year __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

12-17-2012, 06:19 PM	#28
RobFish Massive Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 382	Hey there PAL, It was nice to meet you on the sand in LJ on Tuesday as well. As far as beer lollipops go, we have them, but only the root variety. I do know of a recipe for hops flavored ones, but what's the point in that. That would be like a nun with D cups. __________________

12-17-2012, 07:43 PM	#31
RobFish Massive Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 382	Originally Posted by PAL...Oh, you're THAT Drake.? Originally posted by Drake..There's more than one? Impossible. The world can only handle one Drake. No really, one's enough. ************************************************ ***************** Originally Posted by PAL...Oh shiz, I'm cracking up. Glad to bring a smile to your face. That's about all I'm good for...lollipops and laughs. Yup, that about covers it. __________________

12-17-2012, 05:02 PM	#23
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	If the swell is predicted to be more than 6 inches....I'm NOT going to that place again.

12-17-2012, 05:31 PM	#25
buttchaser Float Tuber Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 243	Fun day to remember , Good stories guys ! I just wanted to add that " Roby" is one hell of a swimmer

12-17-2012, 05:46 PM	#26
danjor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 673	When I launched at Leo Carrillo last Tuesday (in flat waves, like a lake) I paddled up past county line and over there were huge waves! Why did you launch up by the surfers and the big waves?

12-17-2012, 08:34 PM	#33
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	Hey boys, we weren't suppose to talk about that trip.... Whatever happens in Malibu stays in Malibu. Wait...or was it The Islander....or maybe Mammoth.....or Irvine......or? Good times

12-18-2012, 06:22 AM	#34
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	I don't think that Minh broke his paddle. I think he was one of the lucky ones that forgot his paddle and a battery and turned arround before he started. Yep, when I saw Tony parallel to the shore about 10 inches outside the break point of an 8 foot swell, I was sure he was toast. Right until he popped up over that sucker. John sounded like me when I saw my first 25# Halibut (I think this is big... I think this is big... This is BIG!!!). He had me jealous for a few months. And Tony was as happy as a kid in a candy store out there slaying Cuda. Props to the guys that got tossed and made it out anyways. When I reached the beach unscathed, a sunbather asked "So what is the difference between you and them?" I answered " Lots of practice, or it could be that they did not wait for the surfers to say the set is over, go now".