LJ Pre-launch? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Irishman · 07-03-2015, 07:36 PM

In the morning I pull up, park and access the tide situation. I know ahead of time if it's coming in or out. Prior to driving on the sand I make sure I have enough space to motor through the first 20'. I'll then unload and ask fellow yakker to watch my gear as I drive and park. When landing I do the same in reverse, only this time I walk with my rods and reels, rinse at the showers that are slightly north of the launch and then drive back. I've had good karma asking either the kayak instructors that are on break or another yakker to watch my stuff. Nothing is on deck for an easy grab. You can also tell tourists they can watch your stuff in return for having their kid take a photo in your yak (once on sand)
Last word, if you land on incoming tide be sure to haul your yak way up the beach.

07-03-2015, 07:36 PM	#13
Irishman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 306	In the morning I pull up, park and access the tide situation. I know ahead of time if it's coming in or out. Prior to driving on the sand I make sure I have enough space to motor through the first 20'. I'll then unload and ask fellow yakker to watch my gear as I drive and park. When landing I do the same in reverse, only this time I walk with my rods and reels, rinse at the showers that are slightly north of the launch and then drive back. I've had good karma asking either the kayak instructors that are on break or another yakker to watch my stuff. Nothing is on deck for an easy grab. You can also tell tourists they can watch your stuff in return for having their kid take a photo in your yak (once on sand) Last word, if you land on incoming tide be sure to haul your yak way up the beach.