This guy is Sick!!!

[WahooUSMA]

Originally Posted by Rob929

That sucks.. I was out there thinking how bad that would be if this happened during a trip with Josh.. or anyone for that matter.

It actually happened to me last year when Kent and I fished with Josh. I got so freaking sick that I actually pulled my jacket over my head and slept for an hour or so (on my kayak), that was after I threw everything up from my early morning breakfast to the meals the day before. It was so bad that Josh and Kent took turns towing me in....

Haven't been sick since on the kayak nor had I been sick on prior kayaking outings. It just happens to sometimes.

[flydigital]

I don't get motion sickness very easily but kayaking in the dark (i.e. pre-gray launches or hooping) in snotty conditions will get me. I carry one of those chapstick-sized tubes of dramamine or bonine in my tackle box and it works within about 30 minutes for me if I need it. A little drowsy for an hour or so but sure beats being sick. But the best prevention I've found is to eat a good meal before-hand. If I'm on an empty stomach I get it much worse.

That scopace stuff sounds even better, will get an rx one of these days.

[Rob929]

for all the suggestions. I emailed my dr, and see no reason why he wouldn't write up a rx for the scopace to try out.

I will post my experience after a couple times out.

..Glad I'm not the only one!

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by Rob929

for all the suggestions. I emailed my dr, and see no reason why he wouldn't write up a rx for the scopace to try out.

I will post my experience after a couple times out.

..Glad I'm not the only one!

I'm thinking of getting a prescription so that I can have some on hand for others. I never get sick, but I know too many hard heads that won't man up and get a prescription, like my dad.

Then also if somehow I do ever feel ill, I'm hooked up. Better safe than sick.

[Dan]

i'll second scopace. we do an annual 2-day work charter and i've seen the guys from work (mostly non-fisherman types) with and without.....it's a major difference.

I've patched up when the seas are going to be rough and it gives you a nice energy buzz too, which it the opposite of the over the counter dope.

good luck!

[Gino]

The best cure for seasickness is catching Fish! If im fighting a Fish, I forget about how sick and crappy the swell is! on a serious note, I used to stay up all night, (not a morning person) so that i could get up on time to make it to the launch with the rest of the crew. Also I wouldnt eat anything, or even bring fluids. Id seem to feel uneasy in rough water, and very uncomfortable, but never at a puking stage. (long range trips i get very sick, whats wierd is when i was a kid i never got seasick)

Sometimes just getting a goodnights sleep, a good stable breakfast and lots of green tea on the yak works great for me.

Only time i get sick is when im not facing land. position your yak torward the land, and it will help alot.

[bellcon]

Originally Posted by Gino

Also I wouldnt eat anything,

I call BS with that one Gino


I never get sea sick
never have (knock on wood)


But in the fog last week
not being able to see more than a few feet in any direction
& while starring at the gps and compass
I started to feel a bit funny in the tummy

that ever happen to you guys??

[Podaker]

Originally Posted by -scallywag-

Come on Scales! tell them land lubbers the real, time tested cure for sea sickness....rum, whisky and beer!!!!

It always works for me!!!

yup!

[Billy V]

Motion Ease works good, and you can use it after you get motion sickness and it will still work.

Place 1 drop behind each ear and a few minutes later the symptoms disappear.
http://www.motioneazeworks.com/

[dfroggy54]

man, I hear ya, sometimes those waves are massive and give you that funny feeling.,.best keep some bonine in the car before breakfast