Stupid,stupid,stupid - Page 2 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Harry Hill · 06-02-2016, 02:40 PM

there are two positives in this adventure, the first is no clean up, the second is i didn't get skunked. You can't get skunked if you don't actually get to fish.

Harry Hill · 06-02-2016, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

Just as long as you didn't forget to bring your sabiki 500...you would have been fine!

I had my Sabiki 500 in the truck, it is still a virgin, I haven't used it enough to get it wet, which describes much of my dating life when I was young

farmer · 06-02-2016, 03:07 PM

The TP is a must

farmer · 06-02-2016, 03:09 PM

Was it Gail Gordan the Charman Man

Harry Hill · 06-02-2016, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by farmer

The TP is a must

how do you do that in a kayak? I can hardly piss in a bottle without watering my leg in the process.

Ggiannig89 · 06-02-2016, 03:46 PM

I've done this... More than once.

Mr Fishback · 06-02-2016, 03:47 PM

Forgot my seat once and gave myself a sore back from peddling around while sitting on a folded up towel. Made a checklist on my phone. Also added items to do the day before like charge batteries, chop up bait...

Fishin' Magician · 06-02-2016, 04:01 PM

Sounds like a lot of us have done the same. I went to Dana Point one time and got everything loaded on my kayak and got down to baby beach. Took my wheels off and went back to the car to put them away and to get my pfd. No pfd, left it on the hook in the garage. So I had to be extremely careful that day and was very lucky that I didn't have any need for it. I'll never forget my pfd again!

A few weeks ago I got everything unloaded off my car at Newport and had everything on the kayak ready to take it down to the Coast Guard Beach and then discovered that I'd forgotten the seat. I looked around the car and then remembered that I'd left it hanging on a hook next to my pfd. Fortunately I wasn't far from home, so after taking all of my stuff down to the beach, I quickly drove home and got it. But at least I didn't forget my pfd!

)

Happens to the best of us. Some, more than others......

Mahigeer · 06-02-2016, 04:07 PM

I would like to add my 2 ct. if you do not mind.

I have left rods and a dolly once when I went to Catalina. I had to drive 45 min. in a heavier traffic going home than getting to the terminal.

I lost fishing time, but fortunately, Catalina Express is good about not charging for missing the boat.

I even had one of my famous lists and had checked the items out. Now I have a different list and only check the item AFTER it is in the SUV.

Your experience will be part of you fishing outing.

Have a laugh about it.

DanaPT · 06-02-2016, 06:16 PM

Posted in wrong thread... thought we had "that moment when....."

MITCHELL · 06-02-2016, 07:46 PM

I live by SeaWorld

Harry Hill · 06-02-2016, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MITCHELL

I live by SeaWorld

if I had known that I would have come by and borrow a paddle from you.

Mr. NiceGuy · 06-03-2016, 09:53 AM

I like developing/purging checklists for various purposes - kayak related, fishing gear, personal items, support tools and backup items that remain in the van, picnic/camping supplies, bug-out bags, etc. It's so easy to have these lists at my fingertips in my iphone.

As a pilot I learned to use checklists in my formative youth. It's a good procedural habit to develop so it becomes automatic. Especially for those of us who are gifted with rip-roaring ADHD or who jump up and hit the road early before we are fully awake (eye-roll).

I also prefer to pack, bundle and stow everything in my kayak the night before so I don't waste time in the morning. It rolls out of the van and into the waves effortlessly without thinking.

I let nature take it's course as I come to life slowly in the mornings. I'll become fully functional with with my first bursts of adrenaline when I'm on the water. At that point it's too late to go back for anything I forgot :-)

Raskal311 · 06-03-2016, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by alanw

Good news is that you will probably never do that again.

So true! i did it once before; never again

taggermike · 06-04-2016, 09:42 AM

Dude, that's sucks big time. I've done that to. Sure it wont happen to you again. I Showed up to LJ w/o my paddle. I chilled out n drank a cup of coffee until one of the yak rental shops opened n borrowed one of Thiers. Beat the drive back home. Mike

Harry Hill · 06-04-2016, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by taggermike

Dude, that's sucks big time. I've done that to. Sure it wont happen to you again. I Showed up to LJ w/o my paddle. I chilled out n drank a cup of coffee until one of the yak rental shops opened n borrowed one of Thiers. Beat the drive back home. Mike

if it would have been later in the morning I probably would have rented a paddle but at 6am it's a long wait until businesses open. I won't do it again, I put my paddle back in it's normal spot.

hiramehunter · 06-04-2016, 12:11 PM

It's been mentioned a few times but I use a checklist as well. It's saved me many times!

06-02-2016, 02:40 PM	#21
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	there are two positives in this adventure, the first is no clean up, the second is i didn't get skunked. You can't get skunked if you don't actually get to fish. __________________ you can't eat it if you release it

06-02-2016, 04:01 PM	#28
Fishin' Magician Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 219	Sounds like a lot of us have done the same. I went to Dana Point one time and got everything loaded on my kayak and got down to baby beach. Took my wheels off and went back to the car to put them away and to get my pfd. No pfd, left it on the hook in the garage. So I had to be extremely careful that day and was very lucky that I didn't have any need for it. I'll never forget my pfd again! A few weeks ago I got everything unloaded off my car at Newport and had everything on the kayak ready to take it down to the Coast Guard Beach and then discovered that I'd forgotten the seat. I looked around the car and then remembered that I'd left it hanging on a hook next to my pfd. Fortunately I wasn't far from home, so after taking all of my stuff down to the beach, I quickly drove home and got it. But at least I didn't forget my pfd! ) Happens to the best of us. Some, more than others...... __________________ Here fishy, fishy, fishy.....

06-02-2016, 07:46 PM	#31
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,269	Bummer I would have loaned you one I live by SeaWorld __________________ Duke Mitchell

06-03-2016, 09:53 AM	#33
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	I like developing/purging checklists for various purposes - kayak related, fishing gear, personal items, support tools and backup items that remain in the van, picnic/camping supplies, bug-out bags, etc. It's so easy to have these lists at my fingertips in my iphone. As a pilot I learned to use checklists in my formative youth. It's a good procedural habit to develop so it becomes automatic. Especially for those of us who are gifted with rip-roaring ADHD or who jump up and hit the road early before we are fully awake (eye-roll). I also prefer to pack, bundle and stow everything in my kayak the night before so I don't waste time in the morning. It rolls out of the van and into the waves effortlessly without thinking. I let nature take it's course as I come to life slowly in the mornings. I'll become fully functional with with my first bursts of adrenaline when I'm on the water. At that point it's too late to go back for anything I forgot :-) __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise Last edited by Mr. NiceGuy; 06-03-2016 at 10:03 AM.

06-02-2016, 03:07 PM	#23
farmer Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Torrance Posts: 63	The TP is a must

06-02-2016, 03:09 PM	#24
farmer Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Torrance Posts: 63	Was it Gail Gordan the Charman Man

06-02-2016, 03:46 PM	#26
Ggiannig89 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: El Cajon Posts: 512	I've done this... More than once.

06-02-2016, 03:47 PM	#27
Mr Fishback Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 71	Forgot my seat once and gave myself a sore back from peddling around while sitting on a folded up towel. Made a checklist on my phone. Also added items to do the day before like charge batteries, chop up bait...

06-02-2016, 04:07 PM	#29
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,891	I would like to add my 2 ct. if you do not mind. I have left rods and a dolly once when I went to Catalina. I had to drive 45 min. in a heavier traffic going home than getting to the terminal. I lost fishing time, but fortunately, Catalina Express is good about not charging for missing the boat. I even had one of my famous lists and had checked the items out. Now I have a different list and only check the item AFTER it is in the SUV. Your experience will be part of you fishing outing. Have a laugh about it.

06-02-2016, 06:16 PM	#30
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	Posted in wrong thread... thought we had "that moment when....."

06-04-2016, 09:42 AM	#35
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Dude, that's sucks big time. I've done that to. Sure it wont happen to you again. I Showed up to LJ w/o my paddle. I chilled out n drank a cup of coffee until one of the yak rental shops opened n borrowed one of Thiers. Beat the drive back home. Mike

06-04-2016, 12:11 PM	#37
hiramehunter Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Near Palos Verdes Posts: 198	It's been mentioned a few times but I use a checklist as well. It's saved me many times!