La Jolla Swimmer - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Harry Hill · 01-26-2017, 10:22 PM

who has any information of the guy that had to be rescued but the CG at La Jolla today. I read he had a dry suit on with an emergency beacon that went off when he went in the drink. He was rescued and I guess okay but I haven't seen anything else on it.

MITCHELL · 01-27-2017, 05:08 AM

How did he separate from his kayak was he fishing ?

Harry Hill · 01-27-2017, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by MITCHELL

How did he separate from his kayak was he fishing ?

I don't know anything except his beacon notified the CG station in San Francisco and they notified San Diego. I thought someone on here would know more.

Deamon · 01-27-2017, 06:27 AM

FYI...it wasn't me, lol. Respect the ocean.

Baja_Traveler · 01-27-2017, 07:21 AM

Here's the news story on it:

http://www.cbs8.com/clip/13057524/li...-to-the-rescue

Harry Hill · 01-27-2017, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Baja_Traveler

Here's the news story on it:

http://www.cbs8.com/clip/13057524/li...-to-the-rescue

Thanks, it sure makes me rethink my habit of going fishing by myself all of the time. I don't do it as much as I did when I was younger but I still do occasionally. Does he look like one of the BWE guys?

hook1fred · 01-27-2017, 09:47 AM

Wow that's nuts. I know I don't have the equipment that he had. Outside if my VHF and PFD. He had a dry suit and a rescue beacon, that's prepared, outside of fishing alone of course

hook1fred · 01-27-2017, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by MITCHELL

How did he separate from his kayak was he fishing ?

Musta been a big fish and heavy spectra 😂

chris138 · 01-27-2017, 10:30 AM

Its not safe to fish La Jolla without an EPIRB, just sayin.

diedroid · 01-27-2017, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by chris138

Its not safe to fish La Jolla without an EPIRB, just sayin.

What would be an adequate PLB to have for kayakers?
Any recommendations for brand, model, price?

hook1fred · 01-27-2017, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by chris138

Its not safe to fish La Jolla without an EPIRB, just sayin.

Gotta say been fishing La Jolla from a yak since 2006 never felt unsafe. Always have my pfd and vhf. Sure a EPIRB is a great safety measure but I don't feel its not safe to be out there without one, just sayin

chris138 · 01-27-2017, 01:34 PM

Im kidding, I don't have EBIRB... but my VHF does have DSC/GPS distress. Standard Horizon HX870.

Baja_Traveler · 01-27-2017, 02:26 PM

I'd rather have a SPOT than an EPIRB - alot more useful for situations outside of Kayaking...

FullFlavorPike · 01-27-2017, 04:32 PM

Homeboy forgot his dog paddling skills

Mr. NiceGuy · 01-28-2017, 02:00 PM

https://www.amazon.com/ACR-PLB-375-R...keywords=EPIRB

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PM6XDNS...=IO0NM8NKR20HY

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Originally Posted by Baja_Traveler

I'd rather have a SPOT than an EPIRB - alot more useful for situations outside of Kayaking...

Which model?

Does this broadcast on an emergency channel, or do you need the app that comes with it to follow the transmitter on Google Maps?

Is it waterproof?

Orca Winfrey · 01-28-2017, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by hook1fred

Wow that's nuts. I know I don't have the equipment that he had. Outside if my VHF and PFD. He had a dry suit and a rescue beacon, that's prepared, outside of fishing alone of course

I had the same thoughts. I'm thinking hypothermia is the greatest danger. Also makes me think of leashing myself to my yak if I'm out alone.

YakDout · 01-28-2017, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Orca Winfrey

I had the same thoughts. I'm thinking hypothermia is the greatest danger. Also makes me think of leashing myself to my yak if I'm out alone.

Personally that sounds more dangerous than safe.

2-Stix · 01-28-2017, 05:47 PM

I carry the inReach beacon for all my sports...kayakfishing, boating, rock climbing, mountaineering, backpacking, hiking, off roading, dirt biking, etc...It will also text message.
At the time it was much better than the SPOT. I have had it 3-4 years now.

MITCHELL · 01-28-2017, 06:16 PM

Happen were....maybe rough condition, flipped wind and current pushed his kayak faster than he could swim.

fishnfoool · 01-28-2017, 06:24 PM

Swim fins might be something to invest in.

01-26-2017, 10:22 PM	#1
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	La Jolla Swimmer who has any information of the guy that had to be rescued but the CG at La Jolla today. I read he had a dry suit on with an emergency beacon that went off when he went in the drink. He was rescued and I guess okay but I haven't seen anything else on it. __________________ you can't eat it if you release it

01-27-2017, 05:08 AM	#2
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,273	I'm wondering what happened too........ How did he separate from his kayak was he fishing ? __________________ Duke Mitchell

01-27-2017, 06:27 AM	#4
Deamon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,972	FYI...it wasn't me, lol. Respect the ocean. __________________ Recreational Fisherman's Catch...2% Commercial Fisherman's Catch- 98% Recreational Fishing Kayakers Catch- .00001% "The reality is that the wall was built to keep all Asians ~specifically Japanese and those that think they're japanese~ out of the U.S"

01-28-2017, 06:16 PM	#19
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,273	Wish I new the details on what..... Happen were....maybe rough condition, flipped wind and current pushed his kayak faster than he could swim. __________________ Duke Mitchell

01-27-2017, 07:21 AM	#5
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	Here's the news story on it: http://www.cbs8.com/clip/13057524/li...-to-the-rescue

01-27-2017, 09:47 AM	#7
hook1fred Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 143	Wow that's nuts. I know I don't have the equipment that he had. Outside if my VHF and PFD. He had a dry suit and a rescue beacon, that's prepared, outside of fishing alone of course

01-27-2017, 10:30 AM	#9
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	Its not safe to fish La Jolla without an EPIRB, just sayin.

01-27-2017, 01:34 PM	#12
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	Im kidding, I don't have EBIRB... but my VHF does have DSC/GPS distress. Standard Horizon HX870.

01-27-2017, 02:26 PM	#13
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	I'd rather have a SPOT than an EPIRB - alot more useful for situations outside of Kayaking...

01-27-2017, 04:32 PM	#14
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 809	Homeboy forgot his dog paddling skills

01-28-2017, 05:47 PM	#18
2-Stix Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 376	I carry the inReach beacon for all my sports...kayakfishing, boating, rock climbing, mountaineering, backpacking, hiking, off roading, dirt biking, etc...It will also text message. At the time it was much better than the SPOT. I have had it 3-4 years now.

01-28-2017, 06:24 PM	#20
fishnfoool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long beach Posts: 302	Swim fins might be something to invest in.