La Jolla boat launch yellow slick?! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bumblebeetuna · 07-16-2009, 09:07 PM

Did anyone else go out today and see the yellow slick that looked what may possibly be eggs? Just wondering what it was never seen it before.

Jason · 07-17-2009, 01:29 PM

I don't know what that crud is, and it is still there.

I just got home empty handed.

Plenty of bait this morning.

Water is kind of dirty.

Maybe next time...

Jason

Holy Mackerel · 07-17-2009, 01:45 PM

Water was nasty last night.

I did see this and agree with it 100%.

erinoo · 07-17-2009, 02:24 PM

It's bull crap..I've driven on there so many times, never came close to getting stuck and I don't use a 4x4...but is what it is...I'll just use my cart...

undrH2Ohntr · 07-17-2009, 02:31 PM

It sucks that guys without 4x4 (that know what they are doing) will not be able to use the actual beach but there are plenty of morons waiting to f' it up for the rest.
I was launching one day last week and a group of 4 guys drove 2 cars onto the entrance sand and exit side sand to unload their yaks. They backed up the entire launch to do their own thing. Two OEX trucks were waiting outside and I was waiting to get out. One got stuck and the other almost got stuck.

Not once did it occur to them how selfish or stupid that was.
Could you imagine if both had been stuck? No way in or out till someone came to their rescue

Dan · 07-17-2009, 02:33 PM

Is it September yet?

T Bone · 07-17-2009, 02:40 PM

Good ol'limited slip on my Chevy is good enough.Anyone with a dogleg should be cautious and considerate.

Holy Mackerel · 07-17-2009, 02:46 PM

There are several problems this time of year. 1st crowds, pedestrians, that walk through the boat launch area, not mindful. But, then again, it just looks like part of the beach, and many people are from out of town, so they are clueless that a boat launch exists.

2nd, it was super high tide yesterday, there was little to no room on the beach, especially near the ramp. The sand was all mixed up, deep, and unpacked.

3rd, I used to drive a 2WD truck, I foolishly purchased. I never got stuck, and launched during busy days in the summer. The problem with 2wd trucks (rear wheel drive) you need to pick a line, and get a head of steam, let off gas, so you don't spin your tires. Then come the tourists, so make you stop. You can rock out of trouble, or low air in tires, but I am in agreement with others, on very busy days, esp tourneys, I always used wheels.

Eric (undrH2Ohntr) has a zodiak, so his situation is different, don't know if those are wheel-able.

In any event, this is my 3rd 4x4, I have owned, my first auto-4x4. I love auto 4x4, no getting out of the truck, locking hubs, just turn a knob on the dash, it could not be any lazier!

tylerdurden · 07-17-2009, 03:07 PM

I do not have a 4x4. I completely agree with the 4x4 only thing during peak hours now. Yesterday the sand was super thick. The only way a 4x2 truck had a chance was with a running start. Running starts and crowded beaches don't mix well. I unloaded at the curbside zone just fine. When the sand is packed down like usual 4x4 or not makes no difference.

bumblebeetuna · 07-17-2009, 03:20 PM

jason, yeah I came home empty handed to even struggled to make bait!? I was asking about it because i was wondering if it may have effected the fishing?

Siebler · 07-17-2009, 07:15 PM

So will i actually be cited if I take my Locked 2wd truck out there? Im smart enough to air down and am locked plus carry everything I need to get myself un-stuck (hi-Lift, boards, on board air, shovel). And f I cant I carry recovery straps....

Billy V · 07-17-2009, 08:25 PM

Make yourself a set of Sand Tracks from a Milk Crate.
-You will never get stuck again. Cheap insurance.

prowlerdude · 07-17-2009, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Siebler

So will i actually be cited

I dont think that sign alone meets the requirements needed to issue a citation for not having a 4x4. Although they could probably stretch driving unsafe for conditions but a 4x4 can be cited for that too if it got stuck.

About the "be safe" section of the sign. Will I be cited if I forget suntan lotion

Willy · 07-17-2009, 09:01 PM

Billy V that is awesome.

I love it.

Thanks,
Willy

pchen911 · 07-17-2009, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy V

Make yourself a set of Sand Tracks from a Milk Crate.
-You will never get stuck again. Cheap insurance.

Brilliant!!

Have you had to use it before? Does it work when you get stuck or do you need to lay it down before hand?

Siebler · 07-17-2009, 11:04 PM

Dude that sand track is awesome man. going to have a couple of those in my truck after my days off this weekend....

Billy V · 07-18-2009, 10:31 AM

Check this out.

-Somewhere in La Jolla California
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPNa_...eature=related

undrH2Ohntr · 07-18-2009, 07:32 PM

Cool idea on the sand tracks.

Chris, it would be hard to drag the little inflatable but lucky enough I have 4wd

Holy Mackerel · 07-20-2009, 07:02 AM

Billy that is pretty slick, I can think of a couple baja trips I could have used something like that, even with 4x4...

Geoffkoop · 07-20-2009, 08:22 AM

Great idea! In baja i used 2x4's, shovels, rocks in the past but this is way better.

07-16-2009, 09:07 PM	#1
bumblebeetuna Junior Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 25	La Jolla boat launch yellow slick?! Did anyone else go out today and see the yellow slick that looked what may possibly be eggs? Just wondering what it was never seen it before.

07-17-2009, 02:40 PM	#7
T Bone Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands CA Posts: 871	Good ol'limited slip on my Chevy is good enough.Anyone with a dogleg should be cautious and considerate. __________________ Barachit Baralah,Elohim-In the beginning,God-Genesis 1:1 "Who among you,if your son asked for a fish would give them a serpent " Jesus Matt. 7:10

07-17-2009, 03:07 PM	#9
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	I do not have a 4x4. I completely agree with the 4x4 only thing during peak hours now. Yesterday the sand was super thick. The only way a 4x2 truck had a chance was with a running start. Running starts and crowded beaches don't mix well. I unloaded at the curbside zone just fine. When the sand is packed down like usual 4x4 or not makes no difference. __________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th.

07-17-2009, 07:15 PM	#11
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	So will i actually be cited if I take my Locked 2wd truck out there? Im smart enough to air down and am locked plus carry everything I need to get myself un-stuck (hi-Lift, boards, on board air, shovel). And f I cant I carry recovery straps.... __________________ CJ Siebler

07-17-2009, 11:04 PM	#16
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	Dude that sand track is awesome man. going to have a couple of those in my truck after my days off this weekend.... __________________ CJ Siebler

07-17-2009, 01:29 PM	#2
Jason Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 80	I don't know what that crud is, and it is still there. I just got home empty handed. Plenty of bait this morning. Water is kind of dirty. Maybe next time... Jason

07-17-2009, 01:45 PM	#3
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Water was nasty last night. I did see this and agree with it 100%.

07-17-2009, 02:24 PM	#4
erinoo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Carlsbad,,Halfway up the Hill Posts: 485	It's bull crap..I've driven on there so many times, never came close to getting stuck and I don't use a 4x4...but is what it is...I'll just use my cart...

07-17-2009, 02:31 PM	#5
undrH2Ohntr Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 115	It sucks that guys without 4x4 (that know what they are doing) will not be able to use the actual beach but there are plenty of morons waiting to f' it up for the rest. I was launching one day last week and a group of 4 guys drove 2 cars onto the entrance sand and exit side sand to unload their yaks. They backed up the entire launch to do their own thing. Two OEX trucks were waiting outside and I was waiting to get out. One got stuck and the other almost got stuck. Not once did it occur to them how selfish or stupid that was. Could you imagine if both had been stuck? No way in or out till someone came to their rescue

07-17-2009, 02:33 PM	#6
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	Is it September yet?

07-17-2009, 02:46 PM	#8
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	There are several problems this time of year. 1st crowds, pedestrians, that walk through the boat launch area, not mindful. But, then again, it just looks like part of the beach, and many people are from out of town, so they are clueless that a boat launch exists. 2nd, it was super high tide yesterday, there was little to no room on the beach, especially near the ramp. The sand was all mixed up, deep, and unpacked. 3rd, I used to drive a 2WD truck, I foolishly purchased. I never got stuck, and launched during busy days in the summer. The problem with 2wd trucks (rear wheel drive) you need to pick a line, and get a head of steam, let off gas, so you don't spin your tires. Then come the tourists, so make you stop. You can rock out of trouble, or low air in tires, but I am in agreement with others, on very busy days, esp tourneys, I always used wheels. Eric (undrH2Ohntr) has a zodiak, so his situation is different, don't know if those are wheel-able. In any event, this is my 3rd 4x4, I have owned, my first auto-4x4. I love auto 4x4, no getting out of the truck, locking hubs, just turn a knob on the dash, it could not be any lazier!

07-17-2009, 03:20 PM	#10
bumblebeetuna Junior Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 25	jason, yeah I came home empty handed to even struggled to make bait!? I was asking about it because i was wondering if it may have effected the fishing?

07-17-2009, 08:25 PM	#12
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	Make yourself a set of Sand Tracks from a Milk Crate. -You will never get stuck again. Cheap insurance.

07-17-2009, 09:01 PM	#14
Willy Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: La Jolla Posts: 189	Billy V that is awesome. I love it. Thanks, Willy

07-18-2009, 10:31 AM	#17
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	Check this out. -Somewhere in La Jolla California http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPNa_...eature=related

07-18-2009, 07:32 PM	#18
undrH2Ohntr Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 115	Cool idea on the sand tracks. Chris, it would be hard to drag the little inflatable but lucky enough I have 4wd

07-20-2009, 07:02 AM	#19
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Billy that is pretty slick, I can think of a couple baja trips I could have used something like that, even with 4x4...

07-20-2009, 08:22 AM	#20
Geoffkoop Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So. Orange County Posts: 302	Great idea! In baja i used 2x4's, shovels, rocks in the past but this is way better.