It was good but..it wasn't worth it! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Southman · 09-30-2014, 04:25 PM

There's something about a rough ocean with rolling swells and whitecaps. Add to the mix the darkness and most of us are definitely way out of our comfort zone.

Glad you made it in uninjured and thanks for posting. It helps to visualize what you went through and for us to think what we would have done in that situation.

Stay safe.

roadx · 09-30-2014, 05:28 PM

good read. glad you had a buddy with you and are back safe with bugs.

i flipped my pa 12 in the bay and it was no fun. if i didnt have help i would have not been able to flip it back upright.
lesson learned.
i too made a PA ladder in the back (i only used rope without the pvc/aluminum rung) and i use my game clip on a rope that is attached to one of the sides rail that will stretch across the mid section so i can use to flip it upright.
theres no way *my arm can reach the opposite side rail to flip it.
get a hand pump people (no matter what yak you have)! the pa will fill up with water with the hatches closed. the front hatch does not seal well enough while upside down to keep out water.

be safe

09-30-2014, 05:28 PM	#2
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	good read. glad you had a buddy with you and are back safe with bugs. i flipped my pa 12 in the bay and it was no fun. if i didnt have help i would have not been able to flip it back upright. lesson learned. i too made a PA ladder in the back (i only used rope without the pvc/aluminum rung) and i use my game clip on a rope that is attached to one of the sides rail that will stretch across the mid section so i can use to flip it upright. theres no way *my arm can reach the opposite side rail to flip it. get a hand pump people (no matter what yak you have)! the pa will fill up with water with the hatches closed. the front hatch does not seal well enough while upside down to keep out water. be safe __________________

09-30-2014, 04:25 PM	#1
Southman Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Laguna Niguel Posts: 89	There's something about a rough ocean with rolling swells and whitecaps. Add to the mix the darkness and most of us are definitely way out of our comfort zone. Glad you made it in uninjured and thanks for posting. It helps to visualize what you went through and for us to think what we would have done in that situation. Stay safe.