Lightening strikes North County....twice - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

f'nsabiki · 07-30-2014, 12:36 AM

I went out Sunday off Cardiff to try and catch a yellowtail. I was having no luck, and staring at La Jolla wishing I had gone there instead. All of a sudden a lightening bolt hits right at the Shores. First thing through my mind was those boys are in trouble. Within 15 minutes the storm had moved north and completely surrounded me. Other than idiots in power boats, not too much worries me on the water. However, having lightening strikes all around me was unnerving. The closer you got to shore the worse it got. Finally I just put my rods flat laid out in my Outback till it stopped.
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/a...1&d=1406705100
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/a...1&d=1406705100
The second lightening strike was me actually catching a fish!!
You know you spend too much time on BWE when you look down and see a big halibut coming up and all of Greg Andrews videos start playing in your mind.
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/a...1&d=1406705100
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/a...1&d=1406705100
Lucky me--Ansel Adams was on the beach taking a selfie of his new gloves, and I happened to get in the photo with my fish.
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/a...1&d=1406705100

Aaron&Julie · 07-30-2014, 06:39 AM

Who needs a yellowtail? That is one fine halibut. Congrats.

Widgeon · 07-30-2014, 07:20 AM

That is a huge Butt!
Congrats!

What did you catch it on?

walrus · 07-30-2014, 07:27 AM

NICE.

Congrats.

wiredantz · 07-30-2014, 07:41 AM

nice hali and stay safe

FISH11 · 07-30-2014, 09:51 AM

SWEEEEEET HALI !

blitzburgh · 07-30-2014, 09:53 AM

Scary chit! Nice Butt

jruiz · 07-30-2014, 11:03 AM

Good thinking to lay your rods down.

GregAndrew · 07-30-2014, 12:01 PM

It is always a good idea to have something on your mind other than "Oh my God, Oh my God, Oh my God"

momo fish · 07-30-2014, 12:05 PM

Nice going on the Hali. Got to ask, what's up with the foam noodles?

JeffB · 07-30-2014, 12:27 PM

Hey, did anyone ever mention that you have a nice BUTT!!! Nicely done my friend!

GregAndrew · 07-30-2014, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by momo fish

Nice going on the Hali. Got to ask, what's up with the foam noodles?

Lightning Dampers

Ricsen · 07-30-2014, 05:27 PM

That's an excellent halibut. Congratulations. Way to use your head and stay as safe as possible out there.

iethinker · 07-30-2014, 06:09 PM

Unless your fishing rods are metal I don't think their position would matter relevant to a lightning strike. The kayak is an insulator as well. I would still be scared though!

GregAndrew · 07-30-2014, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iethinker

Unless your fishing rods are metal I don't think their position would matter relevant to a lightning strike. The kayak is an insulator as well. I would still be scared though!

Graphite is a very good conductor and would make a good lightning rod. Although the kayak by itself is a good insulator, lightning is usually accompanied by rain, and rain conducts electricity well. Very nice fish btw f'n!

makobob · 07-30-2014, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GregAndrew

Graphite is a very good conductor and would make a good lightning rod. Although the kayak by itself is a good insulator, lightning is usually accompanied by rain, and rain conducts electricity well. Very nice fish btw f'n!

2X Great lightning rod. Take then down.

07-30-2014, 12:36 AM	#1
f'nsabiki Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 304	Lightening strikes North County....twice I went out Sunday off Cardiff to try and catch a yellowtail. I was having no luck, and staring at La Jolla wishing I had gone there instead. All of a sudden a lightening bolt hits right at the Shores. First thing through my mind was those boys are in trouble. Within 15 minutes the storm had moved north and completely surrounded me. Other than idiots in power boats, not too much worries me on the water. However, having lightening strikes all around me was unnerving. The closer you got to shore the worse it got. Finally I just put my rods flat laid out in my Outback till it stopped. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/a...1&d=1406705100 http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/a...1&d=1406705100 The second lightening strike was me actually catching a fish!! You know you spend too much time on BWE when you look down and see a big halibut coming up and all of Greg Andrews videos start playing in your mind. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/a...1&d=1406705100 http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/a...1&d=1406705100 Lucky me--Ansel Adams was on the beach taking a selfie of his new gloves, and I happened to get in the photo with my fish. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/a...1&d=1406705100 Attached Images

07-30-2014, 06:39 AM	#2
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Who needs a yellowtail? That is one fine halibut. Congrats. __________________ "Never say die"

07-30-2014, 07:27 AM	#4
walrus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Baja fish camp Posts: 478	NICE. Congrats. __________________

07-30-2014, 07:41 AM	#5
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	nice hali and stay safe __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

07-30-2014, 09:51 AM	#6
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,642	SWEEEEEET HALI ! __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

07-30-2014, 07:20 AM	#3
Widgeon Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Clairemont Posts: 175	That is a huge Butt! Congrats! What did you catch it on?

07-30-2014, 09:53 AM	#7
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Scary chit! Nice Butt __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

07-30-2014, 11:03 AM	#8
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,008	Good thinking to lay your rods down.

07-30-2014, 12:01 PM	#9
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	It is always a good idea to have something on your mind other than "Oh my God, Oh my God, Oh my God"

07-30-2014, 12:05 PM	#10
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	Nice going on the Hali. Got to ask, what's up with the foam noodles?

07-30-2014, 12:27 PM	#11
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	Hey, did anyone ever mention that you have a nice BUTT!!! Nicely done my friend! __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

07-30-2014, 05:27 PM	#13
Ricsen Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 65	That's an excellent halibut. Congratulations. Way to use your head and stay as safe as possible out there.

07-30-2014, 06:09 PM	#14
iethinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Inland Empire Posts: 370	Metal Rods Unless your fishing rods are metal I don't think their position would matter relevant to a lightning strike. The kayak is an insulator as well. I would still be scared though!