Ray Boots - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Gflann · 04-27-2021, 04:12 PM

Hot water for a couple hours seemed to do the trick. It was my first time being stung and it was early in the morning before lifeguards were at the main station so I actually went to the Scripps ER. Didnt feel like just trusting webmd for the first one.

The ER Doctor had been stung twice and went to a lecture on this stuff during his residency. He said 1/20 stings turns into a serious infection. So with a 5% chance of that, just start with hot water and keeping the wound clean. Even if a piece of the stinger broke off inside, it’s organic material and will dissolve. The risks with antibiotics like Cipro aren’t worth the low infection rate.

Even if there isn’t a boot out there that works for a surf launch and all day pedal, I’ll still go out. Just make sure to shuffle on the launch and try to ride all the way in on the landing. LJ is just too nice of a spot to pass up fishing.

The most ironic part of all this is its my first trip since landing a 38.6# YT....I guess Poseidon strikes back!

04-27-2021, 04:12 PM	#3
Gflann Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: San Diego Posts: 59	Hot water for a couple hours seemed to do the trick. It was my first time being stung and it was early in the morning before lifeguards were at the main station so I actually went to the Scripps ER. Didnt feel like just trusting webmd for the first one. The ER Doctor had been stung twice and went to a lecture on this stuff during his residency. He said 1/20 stings turns into a serious infection. So with a 5% chance of that, just start with hot water and keeping the wound clean. Even if a piece of the stinger broke off inside, it’s organic material and will dissolve. The risks with antibiotics like Cipro aren’t worth the low infection rate. Even if there isn’t a boot out there that works for a surf launch and all day pedal, I’ll still go out. Just make sure to shuffle on the launch and try to ride all the way in on the landing. LJ is just too nice of a spot to pass up fishing. The most ironic part of all this is its my first trip since landing a 38.6# YT....I guess Poseidon strikes back! __________________ Vibe Shearwater 125 (Tsunami Red)