Fished today 3/22/13. Lost Turbo Fin - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ful-rac · 03-22-2013, 12:57 PM

Did you lose just the fins...or the whole drive? The whole drive right? Wow bummer....

Vikingj · 03-22-2013, 01:49 PM

sorry about your mishap- will happen to all of us sooner or later (unless it already has!).Glad you were not harmed. Your last couple sentences show you have learned from the experience. I always keep my fins locked in and held flat w/ bungie. My buddy doesn't like to do that so he has it leashed at all times. Both ways seem to work.

tunaseeker · 03-22-2013, 02:05 PM

That's a bummer. If you don't know about this site its fairly accurate and very helpful for planning trips to the shores.

Scripps Bouy

jimoney9 · 03-22-2013, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tunaseeker

That's a bummer. If you don't know about this site its fairly accurate and very helpful for planning trips to the shores.

Scripps Bouy

Wow. Thank you for that. This is an awesome tool. Seems like I went at the highest swell. Perfect timing.

So do you not go out there at all when the swells are high or do you risk it when you are dying to go fishing?

Dane101 · 03-22-2013, 02:27 PM

I you have to buy a set,go to search all junk.com....... search's all the major sites at once.

mralbacore · 03-22-2013, 02:05 PM

Check this first before heading for LJ... good luck!

http://www.surfline.com/surf-report/...lifornia_4812/

Zfish03 · 03-22-2013, 02:11 PM

Bummer! Don't let that discourage you for from future fishing trips. A few years ago I made that mistake and lost my fins too. I'm sure many other people on here have given Davy Jones a few hundred $$ too...

Lesson learned

jimoney9 · 03-22-2013, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zfish03

Bummer! Don't let that discourage you for from future fishing trips. A few years ago I made that mistake and lost my fins too. I'm sure many other people on here have given Davy Jones a few hundred $$ too...

Lesson learned

I was seriously for a moment thinking of getting a boat with a motor!!! Sorry. I know that word is forbidden here. hahahahaha. But then I wouldn't have the pleasure of reading all of your stories and being able to relate to them. lol.

janines.fishtales@cox.net · 03-22-2013, 03:19 PM

If your gut is nervous or the hairs on the back of your neck stand up, pack up your stuff and head to the bay. It is the perfect training ground. I also have had a couple of "interesting" first launches. I tumbled in the surf and capsized all on the same day. I think I am ready to try again though. The only good thing for me was it seemed like I had all my stuff secured well. The only thing I lost was a tackle pack that was not secured. Full of good irons! Just take your time. The fish will be there.

Janine

Dannowar · 03-22-2013, 03:24 PM

Barged through some gnarly surf before. It's always possible but if there's swell in the water it's not always fun going up and down for hours on end. I usually take the weeks forecast into account before I decide when I'm gonna fish. <3 ft And <10knots wind mean I'm on the water.

And keep that mirage drive locked in!!!!!!

salty pirate · 03-22-2013, 03:45 PM

mezaline motion sickness every time I go. sea sick and 1.5-2 hours of work is no fun.

I almost never not go if i already drove an hour to get there. of course i always check the swell and cam before I go.

driftwood · 03-22-2013, 02:13 PM

The next low tide is at 2am tomorrow morning. Go back to the launch and there is 50% chance you will find them. I seriously doubt the high tide will ever wash them up.

jimoney9 · 03-22-2013, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by driftwood

The next low tide is at 2am tomorrow morning, Go back to the launch
and there is 50% chance you will find them. I would!

Yeah, I was thinking about putting on a wetsuit and snorkels during low tide and looking for them. Thanks.

jimoney9 · 03-22-2013, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by driftwood

The next low tide is at 2am tomorrow morning, Go back to the launch
and there is 50% chance you will find them. I would!

How would I be able to see anything?

driftwood · 03-22-2013, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimoney9

How would I be able to see anything?

Big ass flash light?

tunaseeker · 03-22-2013, 02:36 PM

Wow. Thank you for that. This is an awesome tool. Seems like I went at the highest swell. Perfect timing.

So do you not go out there at all when the swells are high or do you risk it when you are dying to go fishing?

************************************************** **
I try to avoid anything over 3' with my outback as i am not as skilled as all of these guys on this site. But I have gone out when its bad, an just make sure all of my stuff is tied down real well. I always check my fins to make sure its all tight too, it tends to loosen up. I try to time the waves and as soon as one passes HAUL ASS! We all have been tossed, check the web and head back out!

ful-rac · 03-22-2013, 02:40 PM

you could also check the LJ web cam as well before you go. Just be careful out there, if you think the surf is beyond your abilities, just stay on the beach and watch the show before you head home with all your gear and your pride intact.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/index.p...lashoreswebcam

http://sio.ucsd.edu/piercam/

kaya_one · 03-23-2013, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimoney9

How would I be able to see anything?

With a low tide the water recedes and the drive might be sitting on the sand. Low tide = low or no water line on the sand where you flipped.

I think we (the BWE army) should recruit the neighboring scuba crew to seek out our lost gear - they could make a killing on lost rods/gear at the point and everywhere in between.

To all,
Is there an LJ scuba forum to post on?

jimoney9 · 03-29-2013, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaya_one

With a low tide the water recedes and the drive might be sitting on the sand. Low tide = low or no water line on the sand where you flipped.

I think we (the BWE army) should recruit the neighboring scuba crew to seek out our lost gear - they could make a killing on lost rods/gear at the point and everywhere in between.

To all,
Is there an LJ scuba forum to post on?

What do you really think happens to all the dropped items? Do you think it gets covered by layers and layers of sand or do you think it gets swept out to deeper areas? Do you think it's possible that it would still be there all exposed?

Baja_Traveler · 03-29-2013, 06:19 AM

The whole drive will definitely be sticking out of the sand - probably half burried. Now the turbo fin I lost last Sunday - it is most likely burried as it was just the fin, not the drive. I'm still going to gather up the snorkeling gear and make an exploratory run tomorrow morning before it gets crazy with the rental fleet, maybe I can find both of our stuff.
I know how I would feel having to buy a whole drive - it was bad enough spending the $106 for the fin replacement!

03-22-2013, 12:57 PM	#1
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Did you lose just the fins...or the whole drive? The whole drive right? Wow bummer.... __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

03-22-2013, 02:05 PM	#3
tunaseeker TB Metal Art Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 653	That's a bummer. If you don't know about this site its fairly accurate and very helpful for planning trips to the shores. Scripps Bouy Attached Images

03-22-2013, 03:19 PM	#9
janines.fishtales@cox.net Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 555	lessons learned If your gut is nervous or the hairs on the back of your neck stand up, pack up your stuff and head to the bay. It is the perfect training ground. I also have had a couple of "interesting" first launches. I tumbled in the surf and capsized all on the same day. I think I am ready to try again though. The only good thing for me was it seemed like I had all my stuff secured well. The only thing I lost was a tackle pack that was not secured. Full of good irons! Just take your time. The fish will be there. Janine __________________ Fishtales

03-22-2013, 03:24 PM	#10
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Barged through some gnarly surf before. It's always possible but if there's swell in the water it's not always fun going up and down for hours on end. I usually take the weeks forecast into account before I decide when I'm gonna fish. <3 ft And <10knots wind mean I'm on the water. And keep that mirage drive locked in!!!!!! __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

03-22-2013, 03:45 PM	#11
salty pirate Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: where the hell is Temecula Posts: 268	yard sale mezaline motion sickness every time I go. sea sick and 1.5-2 hours of work is no fun. I almost never not go if i already drove an hour to get there. of course i always check the swell and cam before I go.

03-22-2013, 01:49 PM	#2
Vikingj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dana Point area Posts: 438	sorry about your mishap- will happen to all of us sooner or later (unless it already has!).Glad you were not harmed. Your last couple sentences show you have learned from the experience. I always keep my fins locked in and held flat w/ bungie. My buddy doesn't like to do that so he has it leashed at all times. Both ways seem to work.

03-22-2013, 02:27 PM	#5
Dane101 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: N county Posts: 42	I you have to buy a set,go to search all junk.com....... search's all the major sites at once.

03-22-2013, 02:05 PM	#6
mralbacore Bamboo Pole Fisherman Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pacific Ocean Posts: 31	Check this first before heading for LJ... good luck! http://www.surfline.com/surf-report/...lifornia_4812/

03-22-2013, 02:11 PM	#7
Zfish03 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside Posts: 197	Bummer! Don't let that discourage you for from future fishing trips. A few years ago I made that mistake and lost my fins too. I'm sure many other people on here have given Davy Jones a few hundred $$ too... Lesson learned

03-22-2013, 02:13 PM	#12
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	The next low tide is at 2am tomorrow morning. Go back to the launch and there is 50% chance you will find them. I seriously doubt the high tide will ever wash them up. Last edited by driftwood; 03-22-2013 at 02:25 PM.

03-22-2013, 02:36 PM	#16
tunaseeker TB Metal Art Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 653	Wow. Thank you for that. This is an awesome tool. Seems like I went at the highest swell. Perfect timing. So do you not go out there at all when the swells are high or do you risk it when you are dying to go fishing? ************************************************ I try to avoid anything over 3' with my outback as i am not as skilled as all of these guys on this site. But I have gone out when its bad, an just make sure all of my stuff is tied down real well. I always check my fins to make sure its all tight too, it tends to loosen up. I try to time the waves and as soon as one passes HAUL ASS! We all have been tossed, check the web and head back out!

03-22-2013, 02:40 PM	#17
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	you could also check the LJ web cam as well before you go. Just be careful out there, if you think the surf is beyond your abilities, just stay on the beach and watch the show before you head home with all your gear and your pride intact. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/index.p...lashoreswebcam http://sio.ucsd.edu/piercam/ __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

03-29-2013, 06:19 AM	#20
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	The whole drive will definitely be sticking out of the sand - probably half burried. Now the turbo fin I lost last Sunday - it is most likely burried as it was just the fin, not the drive. I'm still going to gather up the snorkeling gear and make an exploratory run tomorrow morning before it gets crazy with the rental fleet, maybe I can find both of our stuff. I know how I would feel having to buy a whole drive - it was bad enough spending the $106 for the fin replacement!