How many of you have flipped your kayak? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Jimmyz123 · 08-21-2011, 03:15 PM

So far I have not flipped yet, and I know I mean Yet. It's like riding a motorcycle it's not if you are going to crash, but when. I feel really sure of myself if I do flip and I feel I can get back in if needs be. If you have never flipped I suggest going a practicing someday.

Hypoxic1 · 08-21-2011, 05:09 PM

I flipped one time. Well I suppose that I actually got flipped. A whale came up under me and bumpe the boat so hard I was lifted into the air and the boat was flipped upside down. Lost 4 new rods and reels. Leashes work. I use em all the time.
Oh and dont ever forget the pfd.
Chris

T12 · 08-21-2011, 07:28 PM

I learned the hard way with my back to the rollers in 85 ft of water while chasing a mack in my bait tank, sent two rods to the bottom.

Dean Machine · 08-21-2011, 08:05 PM

I want to know who has never flipped theirs

.

Oh yeah and it always happens like when you least expect it.

Once I did expect it and I was driven off the back of my old extreme by a good 5 or so footer that I tried to take head on. Pretty crazy, had all the gear stored. Sat on the beach for a while and made it out the second time. That day I learned what scupper holes were for.

Pampano · 08-21-2011, 08:13 PM

It happens to all of us, life is learning process. My turn I know is just around the corner.

Thanks for sharing.

08-22-2011, 09:14 AM

5 times. I'm sure it'll happen again.

The worst was boiler rock fishin' at Dana.
I got rolled over shallow rocks, got everything
back in the kayak and then started to paddle
like a mad man to get out of the surf zone. But,
my anchor attached itself to the rocks, so I wasn't
goin anywhere. Had to dive into the water, detach
myself, then get out.

But I'll tell you what, there's nothing like boiler rock
fish for monster calicos. the wind, the surf, the fish...
It's more spooky than new moon fishin' for wsb with no lites.

theluckypig · 08-22-2011, 08:05 PM

5 times...

once at my first baytubers tournament... at the bait barge, no waves, no reason, just dumbass tipped... as you may have seen don took photos...

once launching at terranea in a tandem... tried to get on knees first instead of butt first...

twice the same morning launching at la jolla on a tandem... wife refused to try again, went solo...

once landing at la jolla using my fishfinder as a gauge, jumped into what was supposed to be .5 feet ends up 5 feet... tangled in my paddle leash...

it'll happen again, but i think i'm better at it... whatever that means...

wiredantz · 08-22-2011, 08:17 PM

the paddle leash get tangled on me too when i crash or try to make a run for it if i successfully make it

flying bait · 10-23-2011, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yani

5 times. I'm sure it'll happen again.

The worst was boiler rock fishin' at Dana. I got rolled over shallow rocks, got everything back in the kayak and then started to paddle like a mad man to get out of the surf zone. But, my anchor attached itself to the rocks, so I wasn't goin anywhere. Had to dive into the water, detach myself, then get out.

But I'll tell you what, there's nothing like boiler rock fish for monster calicos. the wind, the surf, the fish... It's more spooky than new moon fishin' for wsb with no lites.

I know this is an old thread, but I must say, Kayaker are a different bred of fisherman. Coming from mostly fishing on a boat, my usual solution when things get tough is to cut the anchor and full throttle.

It would never occur to me to dive into the water to free the anchor. After all, I certain wouldn't want to get my feet wet.

B

poorpaddy · 08-23-2011, 07:30 AM

I recently flipped at Cardiff while landing my Revo because a small wave knocked my rudder down caused me to do a sharp right turn. Not fun to barrel your way in.

bigbarrels · 08-23-2011, 08:13 AM

flipped and sank.....I'm sure more flips are in the future

sandydiego · 08-23-2011, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbarrels

flipped and sank.....I'm sure more flips are in the future

No more sinking for you!

ChefT · 08-24-2011, 03:42 PM

I wouldn't call it flipped,...
But more like a fifteen foot plastic javelin....."Wade"

Today in my case... more like a 12'' catapult .....
what a ride.......

It was a freckin work out today with the current........
Corner....to Trem...45 min drift...2.5 hour peddle back ....

At least I came home and found a PBR in the Veg draw....7<3

blitzburgh · 01-12-2012, 08:04 PM

I've flipped other yaks.......but not my PA

(knock on wood)

Kahouna · 01-13-2012, 06:55 AM

I'll put my limited experience out there. I've been doing the backwards thing since I got the Outfitter. I had limited luck getting in with my old Malibu. I saw a video of some guy coming in backwards through some serious waves and a dim bulb went off. Here is the only flip in reverse....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvaB...6ndLRGmXXpx5CQ

Since then, I learned that you give a couple peddles/paddles through said waves and you are golden. You spend some time in the surf zone sometimes, but I think you have better control. This has worked flawlessly at LJ and San O.

capntim · 01-13-2012, 07:47 AM

Havent tried this one yet but i heard another way(gonna get wet tho)
is just outside of surf line(sorry wader guys) jump on in, grab onto rear
handle or strap and kick on in- a human rudder you might say. Just have
gear stowed. Oh ya, first time out at LJ, flipt at landing, one home made
sabiki rod donation that came unleashed somehow

. Anyone heard of/tried this method before?
Tim

08-21-2011, 03:15 PM	#1
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	So far I have not flipped yet, and I know I mean Yet. It's like riding a motorcycle it's not if you are going to crash, but when. I feel really sure of myself if I do flip and I feel I can get back in if needs be. If you have never flipped I suggest going a practicing someday. __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ

08-21-2011, 05:09 PM	#2
Hypoxic1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oceanside Posts: 215	It happened to me once I flipped one time. Well I suppose that I actually got flipped. A whale came up under me and bumpe the boat so hard I was lifted into the air and the boat was flipped upside down. Lost 4 new rods and reels. Leashes work. I use em all the time. Oh and dont ever forget the pfd. Chris

08-21-2011, 08:05 PM	#4
Dean Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Clemente Posts: 162	I want to know who has never flipped theirs . Oh yeah and it always happens like when you least expect it. Once I did expect it and I was driven off the back of my old extreme by a good 5 or so footer that I tried to take head on. Pretty crazy, had all the gear stored. Sat on the beach for a while and made it out the second time. That day I learned what scupper holes were for. __________________ "Good luck and tight lines!"

08-23-2011, 08:13 AM	#11
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	flipped and sank.....I'm sure more flips are in the future __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear

01-12-2012, 08:04 PM	#14
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	I've flipped other yaks.......but not my PA (knock on wood) __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

08-21-2011, 07:28 PM	#3
T12 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: vista Posts: 36	I learned the hard way with my back to the rollers in 85 ft of water while chasing a mack in my bait tank, sent two rods to the bottom.

08-21-2011, 08:13 PM	#5
Pampano Junior Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 19	It happens to all of us, life is learning process. My turn I know is just around the corner. Thanks for sharing.

08-22-2011, 09:14 AM	#6
yani Guest Posts: n/a	5 times. I'm sure it'll happen again. The worst was boiler rock fishin' at Dana. I got rolled over shallow rocks, got everything back in the kayak and then started to paddle like a mad man to get out of the surf zone. But, my anchor attached itself to the rocks, so I wasn't goin anywhere. Had to dive into the water, detach myself, then get out. But I'll tell you what, there's nothing like boiler rock fish for monster calicos. the wind, the surf, the fish... It's more spooky than new moon fishin' for wsb with no lites.

08-22-2011, 08:05 PM	#7
theluckypig Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Pedro Posts: 694	5 times... once at my first baytubers tournament... at the bait barge, no waves, no reason, just dumbass tipped... as you may have seen don took photos... once launching at terranea in a tandem... tried to get on knees first instead of butt first... twice the same morning launching at la jolla on a tandem... wife refused to try again, went solo... once landing at la jolla using my fishfinder as a gauge, jumped into what was supposed to be .5 feet ends up 5 feet... tangled in my paddle leash... it'll happen again, but i think i'm better at it... whatever that means...

08-22-2011, 08:17 PM	#8
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	the paddle leash get tangled on me too when i crash or try to make a run for it if i successfully make it

08-23-2011, 07:30 AM	#10
poorpaddy Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego (North Park) Posts: 32	I recently flipped at Cardiff while landing my Revo because a small wave knocked my rudder down caused me to do a sharp right turn. Not fun to barrel your way in.

08-24-2011, 03:42 PM	#13
ChefT Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SD Posts: 216	I wouldn't call it flipped,... But more like a fifteen foot plastic javelin....."Wade" Today in my case... more like a 12'' catapult ..... what a ride....... It was a freckin work out today with the current........ Corner....to Trem...45 min drift...2.5 hour peddle back .... At least I came home and found a PBR in the Veg draw....7<3

01-13-2012, 06:55 AM	#15
Kahouna Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 108	I'll put my limited experience out there. I've been doing the backwards thing since I got the Outfitter. I had limited luck getting in with my old Malibu. I saw a video of some guy coming in backwards through some serious waves and a dim bulb went off. Here is the only flip in reverse.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvaB...6ndLRGmXXpx5CQ Since then, I learned that you give a couple peddles/paddles through said waves and you are golden. You spend some time in the surf zone sometimes, but I think you have better control. This has worked flawlessly at LJ and San O.

01-13-2012, 07:47 AM	#16
capntim Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Laguna Hills Posts: 115	Havent tried this one yet but i heard another way(gonna get wet tho) is just outside of surf line(sorry wader guys) jump on in, grab onto rear handle or strap and kick on in- a human rudder you might say. Just have gear stowed. Oh ya, first time out at LJ, flipt at landing, one home made sabiki rod donation that came unleashed somehow. Anyone heard of/tried this method before? Tim