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

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

467echo · 08-22-2011, 08:32 PM

Rule 16: Never use paddle leash when launching or landing.

scalihunter · 08-22-2011, 09:06 PM

i havent flipped mine yet but i have only been out on my yak about 10 times.

sandydiego · 08-23-2011, 03:20 AM

2 times - Both when LJS is packed on a Sunday afternoon. Pride neutralizer for shure. Those small sneaky waves have done it both times.

wiredantz · 08-23-2011, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 467echo

Rule 16: Never use paddle leash when launching or landing.

I know this one, but I hate trying to recover my paddle in case I crash and I lose my grip on my paddle

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

08-22-2011, 08:32 PM	#4
467echo Rookie of the Month Club Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mira Mesa Posts: 483	Rule 16: Never use paddle leash when launching or landing. __________________ they are getting bigger....

08-22-2011, 09:14 AM	#1
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	#2
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	#3
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

08-22-2011, 09:06 PM	#5
scalihunter Junior Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 15	i havent flipped mine yet but i have only been out on my yak about 10 times.

08-23-2011, 03:20 AM	#6
sandydiego Rum Pirate Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilds of Mira Mesa Posts: 388	2 times - Both when LJS is packed on a Sunday afternoon. Pride neutralizer for shure. Those small sneaky waves have done it both times.