LJ tournament - Page 2 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

CandyCatcher · 06-29-2009, 09:40 AM

Congrats to Grego on the killer flattie!!

and congrats to all who showed and had an amazing day fishing the wonder they call LJ!!!!

We were in the "zone".......so close.....so close....

Great seeing everyone!!!

cant wait for the next roadtrip to LJ!!!!!

Fritz · 06-29-2009, 01:13 PM

Can someone please give me information on the MLPA workshops for this Monday and Tuesday? Thank you.

Corey · 06-29-2009, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fritz

Can someone please give me information on the MLPA workshops for this Monday and Tuesday? Thank you.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=5529

1Flatfish · 06-29-2009, 08:30 PM

Those are some pretty funny pictures of less than smooth landings! Since so many are good sports, I'll tell you how my day went. First, I fished for bass and caught only one calico. About 16 inches. I caught 1 rockfish and also my first legal ling cod. But he was exactly 24", so I turned him loose. Now for my smooth landing: I could see that the surf was bigger than usual, so I stowed my gear and waited for some of the bigger swells to pass. I decided it was best to make a mad dash with my pedals and get out in shallow water but still deep enough so my flippers don't bottom out. No problem, I've done this many times. So I get through the zone OK and think I am in the right depth because people all around me are standing knee to thigh deep. So I jump out... right into a depression and I'm up to my neck in water. Oh, did I mention that I was wearing waders? (Yeah, I know, only geeks wear waders... thanks Moyer!) So, now I'm in water up to my neck wearing waders that come up to my chest. At least I didn't roll! Anyway, I feel fine. The water feels refreshing and I work my way in to shallow water and grab my bow and start to pull into shore. But the shallower I get, the harder it is to walk! Eventually, I couldn't lift my legs any more. I felt like I had a 50 lb. yellowtail in each leg! Eventually, I had to sit in the shallow water and pull my waders off. It was pretty embarrassing, but I don't think anybody took pictures anyway. So that was my day. I couldn't stay for the after-party, but I had a great time on the water. Thanks to all the organizers for a great event.

Wayne

buttchaser · 06-29-2009, 08:49 PM

Quote:

but I don't think anybody took pictures anyway.

Are you sure about that ?

Grego · 06-29-2009, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1Flatfish

It was pretty embarrassing, but I don't think anybody took pictures anyway..

Wayne

Hmmmmm....maybe I was just seeing things today....maybe

1Flatfish · 06-30-2009, 06:53 AM

Go ahead and post em up if you have them! It's OK with me!

Grego · 06-30-2009, 10:20 AM

I'm sure Kiyo won't mind me linking to his photos

He's got some other wipeouts, but I'll let him post those.

Is this you? in the RED

Close your left eye fellas

Jim Sammons LJKF · 06-30-2009, 10:27 AM

Classic, but in all seriousness, you should never have to jump off the kayak like that. I saw a few people using this method on tournament day.
Learn how to control your kayak in the surf zone and this will never be an issue. Take a class from me or take a class from someone else, but please take a class and learn the proper techniques, you will be much better off in the long run. If nothing else get some instruction off the internet and go out there with no gear and practice.

CandyCatcher · 06-30-2009, 10:27 AM

Those are Great Photos!! Freakn Classic!!

Gino · 06-30-2009, 10:41 AM

Hahaha nice

wiseguy · 06-30-2009, 11:22 AM

Dam that chick is HOT!

Kiyo · 06-30-2009, 11:25 AM

Here's some photos of the tournament day in La Jolla. Sorry for the quality in some of them as its a new camera and i'm not used to it.

j mo · 06-30-2009, 11:35 AM

A classic case of the Gumby legs....

Billy V · 06-30-2009, 11:43 AM

The hands down best technique to surf land a Hobie is to steer it in with the rudder down, and drive unit locked securely in the drive well to power close to the shore.
--You use the bungie cord and hook to hold the peddles apart when you see the shallow water under the kayak.
Then step off and grab the stern.

Morgan at Blue Water Tackle is a Pro at this, and I have used this same technique since 06.

When I deviate from the above technique its a 50% chance I will get wet using the soft Hobie Paddle.
--------------------------
Regardless of how I choose to land, I always stow everything.

Quilted Germ · 06-30-2009, 11:53 AM

Those pix are awesome, hope Landwhale's hand is okay...that looks nasty! Looking at the pictures you would think it was 5 feet surf out there......but it wasn't. How many broken rods were there?

Zed · 06-30-2009, 12:16 PM

We had a special prize for best wipeout. Although there was many contenders, top honors went to Mr. Green. Blood and impalement always wins out.

Billy V · 06-30-2009, 12:51 PM

The Seals were all stacked up in front of the County Club Laughing

THEDanHernandez · 06-30-2009, 02:34 PM

great pics and a great time out there on the water no tails or butts for me but i will score one next time! congrats to the winners. this was a great event. i hope its the start of something big!

1Flatfish · 06-30-2009, 02:49 PM

Oh noooooo! The camera sees all!

That's OK. Usually, I break down my gear and PADDLE in. I was just lazy and went for the peddle in. I THOUGHT I was in two feet of water! It seems like every person you ask has a different method. I've tried em all.

Wayne

06-29-2009, 01:13 PM	#22
Fritz Junior Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 15	Workshop Can someone please give me information on the MLPA workshops for this Monday and Tuesday? Thank you.

06-29-2009, 08:30 PM	#24
1Flatfish Wayne Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 98	LJ Tourney Those are some pretty funny pictures of less than smooth landings! Since so many are good sports, I'll tell you how my day went. First, I fished for bass and caught only one calico. About 16 inches. I caught 1 rockfish and also my first legal ling cod. But he was exactly 24", so I turned him loose. Now for my smooth landing: I could see that the surf was bigger than usual, so I stowed my gear and waited for some of the bigger swells to pass. I decided it was best to make a mad dash with my pedals and get out in shallow water but still deep enough so my flippers don't bottom out. No problem, I've done this many times. So I get through the zone OK and think I am in the right depth because people all around me are standing knee to thigh deep. So I jump out... right into a depression and I'm up to my neck in water. Oh, did I mention that I was wearing waders? (Yeah, I know, only geeks wear waders... thanks Moyer!) So, now I'm in water up to my neck wearing waders that come up to my chest. At least I didn't roll! Anyway, I feel fine. The water feels refreshing and I work my way in to shallow water and grab my bow and start to pull into shore. But the shallower I get, the harder it is to walk! Eventually, I couldn't lift my legs any more. I felt like I had a 50 lb. yellowtail in each leg! Eventually, I had to sit in the shallow water and pull my waders off. It was pretty embarrassing, but I don't think anybody took pictures anyway. So that was my day. I couldn't stay for the after-party, but I had a great time on the water. Thanks to all the organizers for a great event. Wayne

06-30-2009, 06:53 AM	#27
1Flatfish Wayne Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 98	Pictures Go ahead and post em up if you have them! It's OK with me!

06-30-2009, 10:27 AM	#29
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	Classic, but in all seriousness, you should never have to jump off the kayak like that. I saw a few people using this method on tournament day. Learn how to control your kayak in the surf zone and this will never be an issue. Take a class from me or take a class from someone else, but please take a class and learn the proper techniques, you will be much better off in the long run. If nothing else get some instruction off the internet and go out there with no gear and practice. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

06-30-2009, 11:25 AM	#33
Kiyo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Anaheim Posts: 122	Here's some photos of the tournament day in La Jolla. Sorry for the quality in some of them as its a new camera and i'm not used to it. __________________

06-29-2009, 09:40 AM	#21
CandyCatcher Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ventura to LJ Posts: 69	Congrats to Grego on the killer flattie!! and congrats to all who showed and had an amazing day fishing the wonder they call LJ!!!! We were in the "zone".......so close.....so close.... Great seeing everyone!!! cant wait for the next roadtrip to LJ!!!!!

06-30-2009, 10:20 AM	#28
Grego Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 445	I'm sure Kiyo won't mind me linking to his photos He's got some other wipeouts, but I'll let him post those. Is this you? in the RED Close your left eye fellas

06-30-2009, 10:41 AM	#31
Gino Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 520	Hahaha nice

06-30-2009, 11:22 AM	#32
wiseguy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach Posts: 427	Dam that chick is HOT!

06-30-2009, 11:35 AM	#34
j mo Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Encinitas Posts: 600	A classic case of the Gumby legs.... Attached Images

06-30-2009, 11:43 AM	#35
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	The hands down best technique to surf land a Hobie is to steer it in with the rudder down, and drive unit locked securely in the drive well to power close to the shore. --You use the bungie cord and hook to hold the peddles apart when you see the shallow water under the kayak. Then step off and grab the stern. Morgan at Blue Water Tackle is a Pro at this, and I have used this same technique since 06. When I deviate from the above technique its a 50% chance I will get wet using the soft Hobie Paddle. -------------------------- Regardless of how I choose to land, I always stow everything. Last edited by Billy V; 06-30-2009 at 12:44 PM.

06-30-2009, 11:53 AM	#36
Quilted Germ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cardiff, Ca Posts: 185	Those pix are awesome, hope Landwhale's hand is okay...that looks nasty! Looking at the pictures you would think it was 5 feet surf out there......but it wasn't. How many broken rods were there?

06-30-2009, 12:16 PM	#37
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	We had a special prize for best wipeout. Although there was many contenders, top honors went to Mr. Green. Blood and impalement always wins out. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

06-30-2009, 12:51 PM	#38
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	The Seals were all stacked up in front of the County Club Laughing

06-30-2009, 02:34 PM	#39
THEDanHernandez Junior Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 10	great pics and a great time out there on the water no tails or butts for me but i will score one next time! congrats to the winners. this was a great event. i hope its the start of something big! __________________ I am THE Dan Hernandez candycatchers.com

06-30-2009, 02:49 PM	#40
1Flatfish Wayne Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 98	Gumby legs Oh noooooo! The camera sees all! That's OK. Usually, I break down my gear and PADDLE in. I was just lazy and went for the peddle in. I THOUGHT I was in two feet of water! It seems like every person you ask has a different method. I've tried em all. Wayne