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

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.

TCS · 03-22-2013, 04:05 PM

If it were my drive down there I'd snorkel it at high tide. It's hard to see things in the whitewater, at high tide your drive might the in blue water and easier to find.

lamb · 03-22-2013, 08:56 PM

Sorry to hear about your episode.
Thanks for that link - I could never hunt it down since they updated their web site. I updated the link on the webcam page.

You're right Gabe! It ought to be washed up on the sand, the Mirage drive is heavy.

I drove by the launch around 6:00 PM. It was laying down, looked ok. You could find lulls and easily land.

But there were also sneakers sets that seemed ugly. Relentless, short interval.

yakety-yak · 03-22-2013, 10:01 PM

There was a small craft advisory yesterday and today. It's not worth going out in those conditions because you could lose everything. Be thankful that only the mirage drive is missing.

Cyn · 03-22-2013, 11:14 PM

Wow that sucks...hopefully they turn up. Check craigslist (via searchtempest) and you might find some cheaper as well.

Deamon · 03-23-2013, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by lamb

But there were also sneakers sets that seemed ugly. Relentless, short interval.

Adi...I'm close to breaking the code talk. If you added in "seeing what appeared to be a large shark fin just past the breakers..." I'd be heading out for sure.

quilicaw · 03-23-2013, 01:00 PM

Well, at least you are OK. The last time I was at La Jolla I saw a guy get knocked out. Literally a kayak to the face--not cool.

I know it goes against the grain, but I often come in with my fins in place. I know that the extra speed has saved me more than once. If you feel that you are going to tag the bottom, push and pull the fins so that they are flat against the bottom of the kayak, it you do hit bottom it won't be so bad.

Keep trying.

Chuck D · 03-23-2013, 01:32 PM

That sucks bro

I am sorry to see that happened to you. I was the guy from Chicago that met you at the launch. A couple tips when heading in that may save you in those situations. First and most important take your time. Sit outside the break for as long a it takes to see those far sets and how they are devloping. I sat for a good 10min yesterday till I make the paddle in. Second use the bungee in your Hobie to secure your fins and have them hug the hull. Third always check behind you as you come in, if you see a big swell turn your yak sideways and put your paddle into the wave and lean into the wave. Lastly if the wave is too big and you are close to shore jump out, point your yak at the beach and hold on. The yak will usually stay upright and pull you in. Sorry about the drive I hope you keep up with the sport, I look forward to seeing you out there again sometime.
Chuck

da22y · 03-23-2013, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck D

Lastly if the wave is too big and you are close to shore jump out, point your yak at the beach and hold on. The yak will usually stay upright and pull you in.
Chuck

Jump out, grab the kayak mid section handle, like a " T ".
Kayak parallel to the shore, wave coming behind you.
Float your feet out, let the wave push you in.
Safe and easy.

I found point the kayak at the beach will sometime flip over too.
Just my 2 cents.

Danny

Sully1 · 03-23-2013, 06:07 AM

Chalk it off to a learning experience.

StinkyMatt · 03-22-2013, 06:40 PM

I only remove my drive to clear any kelp that may have gotten stuck on it while fishing.

Many people land with the drive in which allows you to haul ass in and avoid wipeouts in the first place ( almost always

)

Anyways, why not have your drive on a leash at all times?

03-22-2013, 03:45 PM	#1
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, 04:05 PM	#2
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	High Tide If it were my drive down there I'd snorkel it at high tide. It's hard to see things in the whitewater, at high tide your drive might the in blue water and easier to find.

03-22-2013, 08:56 PM	#3
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	Sorry to hear about your episode. Thanks for that link - I could never hunt it down since they updated their web site. I updated the link on the webcam page. You're right Gabe! It ought to be washed up on the sand, the Mirage drive is heavy. I drove by the launch around 6:00 PM. It was laying down, looked ok. You could find lulls and easily land. But there were also sneakers sets that seemed ugly. Relentless, short interval. __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

03-23-2013, 01:00 PM	#7
quilicaw The Professor Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ventura/San Diego Posts: 23	WOW! Well, at least you are OK. The last time I was at La Jolla I saw a guy get knocked out. Literally a kayak to the face--not cool. I know it goes against the grain, but I often come in with my fins in place. I know that the extra speed has saved me more than once. If you feel that you are going to tag the bottom, push and pull the fins so that they are flat against the bottom of the kayak, it you do hit bottom it won't be so bad. Keep trying.

03-23-2013, 06:07 AM	#10
Sully1 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Beach Posts: 292	Chalk it off to a learning experience. __________________

03-22-2013, 10:01 PM	#4
yakety-yak D-T-B Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SoCal/SoCo (OC) Posts: 62	There was a small craft advisory yesterday and today. It's not worth going out in those conditions because you could lose everything. Be thankful that only the mirage drive is missing.

03-22-2013, 11:14 PM	#5
Cyn Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 38	Wow that sucks...hopefully they turn up. Check craigslist (via searchtempest) and you might find some cheaper as well.

03-23-2013, 01:32 PM	#8
Chuck D Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Park Posts: 559	That sucks bro I am sorry to see that happened to you. I was the guy from Chicago that met you at the launch. A couple tips when heading in that may save you in those situations. First and most important take your time. Sit outside the break for as long a it takes to see those far sets and how they are devloping. I sat for a good 10min yesterday till I make the paddle in. Second use the bungee in your Hobie to secure your fins and have them hug the hull. Third always check behind you as you come in, if you see a big swell turn your yak sideways and put your paddle into the wave and lean into the wave. Lastly if the wave is too big and you are close to shore jump out, point your yak at the beach and hold on. The yak will usually stay upright and pull you in. Sorry about the drive I hope you keep up with the sport, I look forward to seeing you out there again sometime. Chuck

03-22-2013, 06:40 PM	#11
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	I only remove my drive to clear any kelp that may have gotten stuck on it while fishing. Many people land with the drive in which allows you to haul ass in and avoid wipeouts in the first place ( almost always) Anyways, why not have your drive on a leash at all times?