BWE's New Toy - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

madscientist · 10-16-2007, 06:24 AM

Who said anything about thieves? But a non-trivial concern none the less.

It is not always possible to hug the pylons, depending on crowd or tide.

I think the original positioning was better, as people could just head north if they wanted to avoid the camera.

I was initially taken aback as the very first images I was shown clearly showed a fellow WCWer at the launch, with the surf barely visible. Perhaps that made me focus on the "spycam" aspect.

If looking at blurry tourist tail on that camera is your thing, there are much better websites out there that cater to that kink (and all the others)lol.

The dirty little secret is that there is almost never surf at LJ. Seriously, in almost 3 years and over 500 launches at LJ I have never turned back or even doubted if I could get out/back through the surf. Developing the skills and confidence to deal with surf is part of the challenge and part of the unique thrill of kayak fishing for ocean big game. As Andy has pointed out, if it gets too easy it loses some of its allure (I'm paraphrasing).

The technical accomplishment is superb. Well done Adi!

Corey · 10-16-2007, 06:40 AM

Aaron&Julie · 10-16-2007, 11:38 AM

Outstanding work

We love it. Just wish we could get out and use it's benefits.

Thanks.

lambadmin · 10-17-2007, 10:49 PM

MS and WS,

You guys really like each other...

This is the camera parade thread, please.

wavster · 10-18-2007, 04:06 AM

FISHIONADO · 10-18-2007, 07:11 AM

The camera is very cool. thanks!

Slay Rider · 10-19-2007, 02:26 AM

I just noticed this thread. Now at 3:00 is when I would typically be checking the surf conditions. Not much help today but it could get me on the water more in the evenings. Checking it from work and seeing glassy conditions would do the trick - especially if there were kayaks landing with fish on deck. Will there be any way to rewind so as to do a quick scan for incoming fish counts?

You guys must have gone to a huge amount of work and expense to get this feet accomplished -thank you all for the effort.

There is wisdom in Brad’s argument as well and especially for those who are new and entering into their first winter season.

Launch cam - so what’s next live satellite feed capable of monitoring the whole area? Or my personal favorite, schooling fish with tracking devises.
Thanks again - you make us all proud.

SR

10-16-2007, 06:24 AM	#1
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	Who said anything about thieves? But a non-trivial concern none the less. It is not always possible to hug the pylons, depending on crowd or tide. I think the original positioning was better, as people could just head north if they wanted to avoid the camera. I was initially taken aback as the very first images I was shown clearly showed a fellow WCWer at the launch, with the surf barely visible. Perhaps that made me focus on the "spycam" aspect. If looking at blurry tourist tail on that camera is your thing, there are much better websites out there that cater to that kink (and all the others)lol. The dirty little secret is that there is almost never surf at LJ. Seriously, in almost 3 years and over 500 launches at LJ I have never turned back or even doubted if I could get out/back through the surf. Developing the skills and confidence to deal with surf is part of the challenge and part of the unique thrill of kayak fishing for ocean big game. As Andy has pointed out, if it gets too easy it loses some of its allure (I'm paraphrasing). The technical accomplishment is superb. Well done Adi! __________________ Last edited by madscientist; 10-16-2007 at 08:18 AM.

10-16-2007, 06:40 AM	#2
Corey Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ...waaaay out there Posts: 794	__________________

10-16-2007, 11:38 AM	#3
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Outstanding work We love it. Just wish we could get out and use it's benefits. Thanks. __________________ "Never say die"

10-19-2007, 02:26 AM	#7
Slay Rider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1 Posts: 108	I just noticed this thread. Now at 3:00 is when I would typically be checking the surf conditions. Not much help today but it could get me on the water more in the evenings. Checking it from work and seeing glassy conditions would do the trick - especially if there were kayaks landing with fish on deck. Will there be any way to rewind so as to do a quick scan for incoming fish counts? You guys must have gone to a huge amount of work and expense to get this feet accomplished -thank you all for the effort. There is wisdom in Brad’s argument as well and especially for those who are new and entering into their first winter season. Launch cam - so what’s next live satellite feed capable of monitoring the whole area? Or my personal favorite, schooling fish with tracking devises. Thanks again - you make us all proud. SR __________________

10-17-2007, 10:49 PM	#4
lambadmin Spam Sanitation Dept Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,377	MS and WS, You guys really like each other... This is the camera parade thread, please.

10-18-2007, 04:06 AM	#5
wavster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Encinitas Posts: 562

10-18-2007, 07:11 AM	#6
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	The camera is very cool. thanks!