post tsunami LJ fishing - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dsafety · 03-11-2011, 10:14 AM

If you are getting any of the surges on the mainland that I witnessed here in Kauai, my recommendation is that you stay home until things calm down.

All the low lying areas throughout the state were evacuated at midnight last night. The Tsunami was supposed to hit about 3 AM. I spent the night in my car a couple miles from the coast along with several thousand new friends. We were allowed to return at 7:30 this morning.

I went down to the beach as soon as I could and witnessed something I have never seen before. Over a period of a couple minutes, the water receded from the cove in front of our place, exposing the reef where I had snorkeled in ten feet of water yesterday. A couple minutes later, the water returned filling the cove to a level a couple feet above the high tide line. 20 minutes later, the event was repeated. I have never seen anything like this.

The tidal flows were fairly gentle where I was, but there were a few places in the Islands that got hit hard. Most of the damage that I have heard about was to docks in the marinas. Many of the boat owners took their boats to sea last night to avoid getting knocked around. There were hundreds of lights bobbing off shore last night.

This is an experience that I will never forget. Mom nature is a very powerful lady.

Bob

wiredantz · 03-11-2011, 10:56 AM

You should of filmed it!!!

maui jim · 03-11-2011, 12:42 PM

Who's gunna protect the seals at Chrildens pool?.....
Call Mrs. Psyco Chick, my God.... those protected mamamals were in danger....

old_rookie · 03-11-2011, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wiredantz

You should of filmed it!!!

First few pics show it.

http://www.kitv.com/slideshow/news/27160357/detail.html

Riskey Water · 03-11-2011, 01:16 PM

Damn !!! With fish all over the road tha AQUA HUNTERS didnt need to paddle out to get thier bag limit ,just walk the road and pick up those "Fish Out Of Water " Seriously though, this is a tragic disaster And prayers to all that were involved

dfroggy54 · 03-11-2011, 01:29 PM

Man, those aerial shots are shocking.

Jimmyz123 · 03-11-2011, 02:03 PM

A 2 foot surge doesn't sound like much but for someone on a Kayak the drawing out of the water and rush back in may be more than one wants to risk.

Riskey Water · 03-11-2011, 02:44 PM

Those boys had a hell of network going on offering up there homes on higher ground to their fellow brothers of the water ,was good to see all went well for them on the islands

03-11-2011, 12:42 PM	#3
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	Who's gunna protect the seals at Chrildens pool?..... Call Mrs. Psyco Chick, my God.... those protected mamamals were in danger.... __________________

03-11-2011, 01:29 PM	#6
dfroggy54 Rolly Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 245	Man, those aerial shots are shocking. __________________ I Fish. I catch. I Eat.

03-11-2011, 02:03 PM	#7
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	A 2 foot surge doesn't sound like much but for someone on a Kayak the drawing out of the water and rush back in may be more than one wants to risk. __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ

03-11-2011, 02:44 PM	#8
Riskey Water Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: On the water ofcourse Posts: 142	Aqua Hunter Brothers Those boys had a hell of network going on offering up there homes on higher ground to their fellow brothers of the water ,was good to see all went well for them on the islands

03-11-2011, 10:14 AM	#1
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,123	If you are getting any of the surges on the mainland that I witnessed here in Kauai, my recommendation is that you stay home until things calm down. All the low lying areas throughout the state were evacuated at midnight last night. The Tsunami was supposed to hit about 3 AM. I spent the night in my car a couple miles from the coast along with several thousand new friends. We were allowed to return at 7:30 this morning. I went down to the beach as soon as I could and witnessed something I have never seen before. Over a period of a couple minutes, the water receded from the cove in front of our place, exposing the reef where I had snorkeled in ten feet of water yesterday. A couple minutes later, the water returned filling the cove to a level a couple feet above the high tide line. 20 minutes later, the event was repeated. I have never seen anything like this. The tidal flows were fairly gentle where I was, but there were a few places in the Islands that got hit hard. Most of the damage that I have heard about was to docks in the marinas. Many of the boat owners took their boats to sea last night to avoid getting knocked around. There were hundreds of lights bobbing off shore last night. This is an experience that I will never forget. Mom nature is a very powerful lady. Bob

03-11-2011, 10:56 AM	#2
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	You should of filmed it!!!

03-11-2011, 01:16 PM	#5
Riskey Water Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: On the water ofcourse Posts: 142	Damn !!! With fish all over the road tha AQUA HUNTERS didnt need to paddle out to get thier bag limit ,just walk the road and pick up those "Fish Out Of Water " Seriously though, this is a tragic disaster And prayers to all that were involved