i need an opinion..or 20 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Jzo · 09-24-2010, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tunaseeker

Go with an experienced bugger before you go on your own....

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Originally Posted by deepdvr

Seriously Mike, find someone to buddy boat with for your first outing. Also, do you guys own a VHF? I'm sure the answer is no so go get one that floats.

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Originally Posted by Gino

Im sure you and your friend will be fine if it wa sonly 2-3 hours... But i strongly suggest you hoop somewhere were help can get to you quick if you have a situation. But Id more Strongly suggest you go out with soemone whos knows what they are doing first. Dont go out overnight. Thats bad news bears...

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Also, a rain coat and something to keep yourself warm at all times.

FARRIER · 09-24-2010, 06:54 AM

Go for it! Don't let people what if the situation to death. Do bring a vhf and two pfds. It's pretty hard to drown if you can swim.

m1k3midg3 · 09-25-2010, 08:26 AM

alright so i need a vhf and already have the pfd's just need someone experienced to go out with. also what do u do about the surf landing at night? are the waves ussually smaller at night?

driftwood · 09-25-2010, 09:40 AM

Not trying to scare anyone. Just becareful you don't get too close to the surf zone. Ultimately, this is how these guys died. too close the surf zone while lobstering boat flipped...

Dead lobsterman found offshore; 2nd man missing

By Michele Clock
STAFF WRITER
December 11, 2006
Authorities recovered the body of a lobsterman in the waters off Coronado yesterday and continued to search for another man hours after their boat washed ashore empty.
The dead lobsterman was identified as Matthew Rogers, said U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Rick Hipes. His age and hometown were not known.
Authorities still hoped to find the other man alive, Hipes said, adding that the Coast Guard planned to search all night in the Pacific Ocean off Point Loma. The Coronado lifeguards and San Diego Harbor Police have also been involved in the search, which used small boats and aircraft, Hipes said.
The cause of Rogers' death was not known. An autopsy will be scheduled today, the Medical Examiner's Office said.
Rogers' 12-to 14-foot aluminum skiff drifted onto the beach just northwest of the Hotel del Coronado yesterday, hours after the two men set out.
They were last seen about 9 p.m. Saturday by a fisherman in the waters off Point Loma, where they had planned to set lobster pots.
Coronado lifeguards said the stormy conditions Saturday night, with waves 4 to 6 feet high, were hazardous for small water craft.
The search started yesterday morning after Rogers' father reported to authorities that the men had not returned. Typically, they returned from lobstering trips by about midnight, Hipes said.

09-24-2010, 06:54 AM	#2
FARRIER Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cmont [] Posts: 314	Go for it! Don't let people what if the situation to death. Do bring a vhf and two pfds. It's pretty hard to drown if you can swim. __________________ "It depends on what the meaning of the words 'is' is." –Bill Clinton

09-25-2010, 09:40 AM	#4
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	Not trying to scare anyone. Just becareful you don't get too close to the surf zone. Ultimately, this is how these guys died. too close the surf zone while lobstering boat flipped... Dead lobsterman found offshore; 2nd man missing By Michele Clock STAFF WRITER December 11, 2006 Authorities recovered the body of a lobsterman in the waters off Coronado yesterday and continued to search for another man hours after their boat washed ashore empty. The dead lobsterman was identified as Matthew Rogers, said U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Rick Hipes. His age and hometown were not known. Authorities still hoped to find the other man alive, Hipes said, adding that the Coast Guard planned to search all night in the Pacific Ocean off Point Loma. The Coronado lifeguards and San Diego Harbor Police have also been involved in the search, which used small boats and aircraft, Hipes said. The cause of Rogers' death was not known. An autopsy will be scheduled today, the Medical Examiner's Office said. Rogers' 12-to 14-foot aluminum skiff drifted onto the beach just northwest of the Hotel del Coronado yesterday, hours after the two men set out. They were last seen about 9 p.m. Saturday by a fisherman in the waters off Point Loma, where they had planned to set lobster pots. Coronado lifeguards said the stormy conditions Saturday night, with waves 4 to 6 feet high, were hazardous for small water craft. The search started yesterday morning after Rogers' father reported to authorities that the men had not returned. Typically, they returned from lobstering trips by about midnight, Hipes said. Last edited by driftwood; 09-25-2010 at 08:19 PM.

09-25-2010, 08:26 AM	#3
m1k3midg3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 108	alright so i need a vhf and already have the pfd's just need someone experienced to go out with. also what do u do about the surf landing at night? are the waves ussually smaller at night?