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Kayak Sailing / Re: Mr. X rides again!

« on: July 01, 2024, 10:11:55 AM »

Congrats Mr. X!!

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Kayak Sailing / Re: Mr. X rides again!

« on: June 27, 2024, 01:49:35 PM »

You got this Mr. X!! Wishing you fair winds to take you home!!

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General Talk / Re: A giant, mysterious fish rattles surfers at Cowell’s

« on: June 27, 2024, 01:47:26 PM »

Somebody had to post this

does not get old. *profanity warning* but I believe this is also a common Bostonian dialect.

https://youtu.be/8n2cIeIpzLA?si=8lUbnRmeTPtjydoR

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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: Tbay 6/17/24 RPT

« on: June 18, 2024, 03:17:49 PM »

Congrats Paul! I happened to be close by, having experienced two scratched bites at the same location moments before. I was able to take photos while Paul caught my his fish!

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Kayak Sailing / Re: Mr. X rides again!

« on: June 15, 2024, 05:55:07 PM »

Sailing with Mr. X:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8Qaw2SNMfq/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Kayak Sailing / Re: Mr. X rides again!

« on: June 15, 2024, 03:48:30 PM »

Ok I’m hooked now. The write ups are awesome and their IG is beautiful. It’s great to see some of the people and vessels that are in the write ups.

Good luck, Mr. X!!

https://www.instagram.com/racetoalaska?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: tbay friday

« on: June 14, 2024, 02:51:11 PM »

Halibut watching Windy app too and decided to sleep until Monday. They will wake up hungry!

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Kayak Diving and Spearfishing / Re: 1st WSB of 2024

« on: June 11, 2024, 09:07:27 PM »

This is so bad ass on many levels. Congrats on the fish and stoked for your good health.

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Fishing Pics / Re: 40 Inch Club: NorCal Lings, Butts, Salmon, Stripers

« on: April 16, 2024, 09:43:54 AM »

Holy cow! Awesome write up and helluva fish!!

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General Talk / Re: Kayak Fishing Standards of Conduct & Etiquette

« on: February 27, 2023, 02:19:12 PM »

Guilty as charged

as some on this forum will attest, first ocean launch, I flipped over and got tangled up in all the cords tied to a dozen accessories that I did not need on deck, lol. Second launch flipped and broke the net that was sticking out of the rod holder

it was a steep learning curve, but eventually figured out some stuff...

I also backcountry ski, where avalanches are the main, obvious risk. Fortunately for that community, there are certified avalanche courses one can (should) take where the basics are taught. Certification is no guarantee of safety or good decision making but at least provides the tools to make better decisions and foundational knowledge for things like route finding, risk assessment, gear selection, partner rescue, etc. I find some parallels with BC skiing and kayak fishing actually. Both involve some risk, have similar requirements of activity-appropriate gear, route finding skills, self-preservation, etc. and both have the human factor element; the desire for the objective (fresh powder, peak bagging vs big fish, etc) can cloud objective decision making. For any type of code of conduct document in the backcountry world, Avy I training would be a pre-requisite, IMO so I was trying to make that connection. Unfortunately, in the kayak world, there is no standardized agreed upon curriculum to teach some of the basic skills.

Both in the backcountry where there is avalance risk, and in the ocean where there is a drowning risk, it is the responsibility of the individual to learn about the risks and how to safely mitigate some of those risks. That's all I was trying to say....

Quote from: AlsHobieOutback on February 27, 2023, 12:54:29 PM

Good on you Keith for doing the community a service and helping to spell out some of the basics everyone should come to understand, at some point.

Not that I disagree with the sentiment of being self-reliant and personally responsible, but I think that a lot of people forget what it was like when they first started into this sport. Practically everyone I have met on NCKA has told me some "I was a total idiot" one time story that they learned from. We all laugh at them and share them around a camp fire, yada yada yada. While I understand the hard line we tend to take towards newcomers to the sport, for their safety and others, I feel like it's also disingenuous to think that you are superior because you have more experience. Was I ready the first time I flipped over in the ocean. No. But I sure as hell learned from it. Then flipped over the next day again

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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: BAITSHARK Kayak Bait Bucket?

« on: February 27, 2023, 01:40:40 PM »

I have both the Stealth Bait Torpedo and the Baitshark. I like the Baitshark a little bit more, but neither are perfect. The issue with both is when moving from Point A to Point B under power and additionally, moving with delicate anchovies.

First the Stealth Bait Torpedo. Pros: light weight, foldable, durable, easy to open and close Velcro top. Cons: despite the torpedo-like shape there's quite a bit of drag, the wide vent holes at the fore and aft are nice for flow but allow too much water to flows through the tube when moving and delicate bait fish like anchovies will get crushed/suffocate while moving, there's no way to take the bait tube out of the water without the whole tube draining. Best for drifting only adventures. Maybe a friend has a live bait well with lots of bait fish, and you are just taking 3-4 at a time and drifting. This tube wouldn't be a bad option.

Baitshark: Pros: well made design that minimizes drag while moving. The design is quite smart, actually. When pulled, the front of the Baitshark lifts up and acts like a boogie board in the water, minimizing the drag at the front, and the back of the bait tube has a fin and just a small part of it actually sits in the water. It's designed to minimize drag, overall. It's not like there's zero drag, but it's one of the best designs around, possibly. In a pinch, if you have to move fast, you can lift the whole thing out of the water and sit it up like a bucket and the water won't drain out. The vent holes are not at the back/bottom, but around the sides. It's large enough for a few fish and even the delicate anchovies are happy most of the day. Cons: the door flap to get bait in and out is a little cluncky. It doesn't fold down so it takes up some space. The whole thing seems a little more delicate than the other options, but I have only had it for one year so we will see how long it lasts.

Ideal design....I would love a mini-ama style live baitwell. Something that hangs close off the side, has minimal drag, and is easy to open and close from the top, that is circulating water constantly.

PS-Revo13 owner so I don't have the deck space for a live well plus kill bag...without some compromise.

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General Talk / Re: Kayak Fishing Standards of Conduct & Etiquette

« on: February 27, 2023, 10:46:58 AM »

very much agree with this..."Self-reliance/personal responsibility" should be numero uno I think...it's up to each individual to be responsible for their own safety, training, preparedness, etc. Kayaker first mentality would require learning about equipment, route finding and navigation, tide/swell/current/wind (how to read charts, plan a day, etc), personal limits, OTW safety, etc. Self-rescue and appropriate equipment is a must, but so is the knowledge to prevent (to the best of our ability) needing to use any of that equipment or self-rescue techniques. A lot of that comes down to mental heuristics and making good choices, despite the hot salmon bite and "guarantees" of a 50 pound limit

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Quote from: ex-kayaker on February 25, 2023, 09:19:12 AM

The biggest issue with rapid growth isn’t regulation, it’s loss of life and any discourse on standards or conduct, that doesn’t start with self-reliance, is doing your audience a disservice. That’s where the, “kayaker first,” mentality comes from. You have to know the environment and water conditions that you’re putting yourself into. You have to have the experience, tools and wherewithal to recognize an emergency situation. You have to have the physical and mental strength to stay calm and rescue yourself if things turn south. A buddy is a great Plan B, but it shouldn’t be a primary source of rescue. If you’re that dependent on your friend, you’re a liability.

I’m in agreement with having a radio as well but one must also know that they are a tool in the box and not the be all end all. They have broadcast limitations due to their power and line of sight capabilities. It’s very possible that your calls for help are gonna go unheard, especially if you’re on a remote area of the coast. Again, plan b.

Regarding YouTubers…..I’ll save my personal opinions but in a lot of cases they’ve earned the ire they receive. Keeping it quiet is only one aspect of the ethics conversation that “community,” needs to have with itself.

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