Safety First - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Billy V · 12-22-2009, 11:28 AM

Have any of you guys heard the story of "The Old Bull, and The Young Bull"

An Old Bull and a Young Bull were standing at the top of a hill overlooking a large meadow full of cows.
The Young Bull says excitedly, "Let's run down there and f**k us a cow!"

"No, son", says the Old Bull, "let's walk down there and f**k them all."
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I know the lure is strong, and we are all enthralled with our local Wildlife, but its certainly not worth it if you assess the risk of Today's NWS Forecast.

-Larry Posted a Caution Yesterday- Listen to the old Bull.

Kiyo · 12-22-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy V

Have any of you guys heard the story of "The Old Bull, and The Young Bull"

An Old Bull and a Young Bull were standing at the top of a hill overlooking a large meadow full of cows.
The Young Bull says excitedly, "Let's run down there and f**k us a cow!"

"No, son", says the Old Bull, "let's walk down there and f**k them all."
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I know the lure is strong, and we are all enthralled with our local Wildlife, but its certainly not worth it if you assess the risk of Today's NWS Forecast.

-Larry Posted a Caution Yesterday- Listen to the old Bull.

Yeah.... I remember pacman saying that in colors!

Matt · 12-22-2009, 09:13 PM

Kiyo, Kiyo, Kiyo........ It was Hodges whobsaid it first and then a wiser Pacman who said it in the end! Haha

Tman · 12-22-2009, 09:22 PM

Agree with all that is being said.

I was out that day a while back when 5 rental yakkers and 2 yak fishers had to be rescued. Took me forever to come in, but knew if I stopped paddling, I'd be rescued as well. I pointed to the LG jet skis to where the rentals were at, holding onto the kelp.

Talked to the LG Capt, he told me I looked like I was having fun, I felt like Capt Dan on the mast in Forrest Gump, cussing up a storm.

Point is, I knew then I would not put myself in that position again, and those winds came without warning...I think you guys knew they were in store.

Glad all of you made it back in, egos bruised, gear lost, but safe.

Dean Machine · 12-23-2009, 08:56 PM

Maybe we can make one of these threads sticky (not necessarily this one) seeing as how safety is a pretty important topic. Maybe someone can start a new sticky thread with the intent of safety related discussion. Sometimes posts like this get lost in time. Many yakkers of all experience levels look at this forum and all would benefit (regardless of experience level) from stories like this and similar close calls. EVERYONE has a story. Also it would be cool to see some of the weather links and resources that are available posted on the same thread to make it easier for everyone. (Black cloud posted a few good ones)

On a somewhat side note, for many kayakers such as myself, it is sometimes difficult to interpret tides, winds, swell, etc from most of the resources available. Maybe a sticky thread would encourage those that are more experienced to shed some knowledge on the subject. I guess part of what I mean is that anyone can read what a chart says but not everyone can interpret what 20 mph winds will do to the ocean unless they have experienced it for themselves. Rather than having to go and feel it out on the water, some discussion on what conditions are safe based on someones experience level and what conditions are not would be beneficial.

Not to mention the entertainment of reading others stories in hindsight.

Happy Holidays Everyone.

12-22-2009, 11:28 AM	#1
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	Have any of you guys heard the story of "The Old Bull, and The Young Bull" An Old Bull and a Young Bull were standing at the top of a hill overlooking a large meadow full of cows. The Young Bull says excitedly, "Let's run down there and fk us a cow!" "No, son", says the Old Bull, "let's walk down there and fk them all." ------------------------------------ I know the lure is strong, and we are all enthralled with our local Wildlife, but its certainly not worth it if you assess the risk of Today's NWS Forecast. -Larry Posted a Caution Yesterday- Listen to the old Bull. Last edited by Billy V; 12-22-2009 at 11:46 AM.

12-22-2009, 09:13 PM	#3
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	Kiyo, Kiyo, Kiyo........ It was Hodges whobsaid it first and then a wiser Pacman who said it in the end! Haha __________________ Thanks Matt F.

12-22-2009, 09:22 PM	#4
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Agree with all that is being said. I was out that day a while back when 5 rental yakkers and 2 yak fishers had to be rescued. Took me forever to come in, but knew if I stopped paddling, I'd be rescued as well. I pointed to the LG jet skis to where the rentals were at, holding onto the kelp. Talked to the LG Capt, he told me I looked like I was having fun, I felt like Capt Dan on the mast in Forrest Gump, cussing up a storm. Point is, I knew then I would not put myself in that position again, and those winds came without warning...I think you guys knew they were in store. Glad all of you made it back in, egos bruised, gear lost, but safe. __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

12-23-2009, 08:56 PM	#5
Dean Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Clemente Posts: 162	sticky thread? Maybe we can make one of these threads sticky (not necessarily this one) seeing as how safety is a pretty important topic. Maybe someone can start a new sticky thread with the intent of safety related discussion. Sometimes posts like this get lost in time. Many yakkers of all experience levels look at this forum and all would benefit (regardless of experience level) from stories like this and similar close calls. EVERYONE has a story. Also it would be cool to see some of the weather links and resources that are available posted on the same thread to make it easier for everyone. (Black cloud posted a few good ones) On a somewhat side note, for many kayakers such as myself, it is sometimes difficult to interpret tides, winds, swell, etc from most of the resources available. Maybe a sticky thread would encourage those that are more experienced to shed some knowledge on the subject. I guess part of what I mean is that anyone can read what a chart says but not everyone can interpret what 20 mph winds will do to the ocean unless they have experienced it for themselves. Rather than having to go and feel it out on the water, some discussion on what conditions are safe based on someones experience level and what conditions are not would be beneficial. Not to mention the entertainment of reading others stories in hindsight. Happy Holidays Everyone. __________________ "Good luck and tight lines!"