Has this happened before??

You are a newbie, got your kayak ready, look on the hook-ups seen yakers going to a cetain place to fish, let say 3 of them going to MBK, you decided to join them, PM left and right all of a sudden neither one of them show up   , what would a newbie do? Comment? anyone?

Lacking vital details, I'd say "try, try again..."

It was probably a case of changed plans and you didn't know the guys well enough to rate a phone call.  I wouldn't take it too personally if I were you.  Good luck on a future hookup.

 

Nope, never has that happened EVER before   

Like AK says, don't take it personally.  For the most part people on here aren't flakes, but do have family or other things that can get in the way of fishing.  Even the best laid out plans sometimes just dont work out, for what ever reason.

It's either that, or they found a better place to fish and didn't invite you!  j/k

It happens, no biggie.  WX reports, fishing reports, responsibilities at home....alot of stuff can change before the day arrives. Next time get a phone number and give em a call.  

Call SCAllen......he won't stand you up.  

you decided to join them, PM left and right all of a sudden neither one of them show

Maybe it wasn't your decision.   J/K man.  I've fished with lotsa people and still get shelled all the time on the hookups, no big thing.  Plus there are a ton of quality events this summer where your sure to meet people.

One thing though (and this is only my view) is that newbies tend to test the patience with the unending questions and limited yakfishing competence.  Having a very limited time to fish, when I get out there, I want to fish and paddle HARD.  it can get a little cumbersome tending to someone's rookie needs.  I have no idea how you presented yourself, and don't know if that was part of it at all.  

I'm just sayin'...

With all that, give it another shot on the hookups and don't get too worked up about it.  Maybe this time, though, go with the more subtle plastic tipped with squid instead of yo yoing an huge iron jig, ya' feel me?

Newb,
Another good approach is to arrange to meet on a specified VHF channel like #69.  If I'm ready to launch, I usually put in when ready and meet the crew on the water.  Nobody likes to hang around at the ramp.  Could the guys you were going to meet already be out on the water fishing? 

You are a newbie, got your kayak ready, look on the hook-ups seen yakers going to a cetain place to fish, let say 3 of them going to MBK, you decided to join them, PM left and right all of a sudden neither one of them show up   , what would a newbie do? Comment? anyone?

1. don't do anything unsafe, like go out alone, if you don't know your stuff. (judgement call).

2. don't take it personally, lots of things can cancel a trip without notice.

3. definitely try again....

look on the hook-ups seen yakers going to a cetain place to fish, let say 3 of them going to MBK, you decided to join them, PM left and right all of a sudden neither one of them show up

Don't worry man. That happens to my fishing buddies all the time. Just ask them how many times that Sin Coast jerk has flaked out.
 

Oh God!! What have I done!   , this is basically never happen yet at least not to me, I was just putting some input from everyone on whats the best thing to do on this worse case scenario, just preparing thy self, I don't think theres anyone here to do that without letting you know theres been a change of plan, this only a scenario, I apologize if I misled anyone   thanks

if its mbk - i'd go fishing

If three of four ppl say they will be there...at least one will show. Most of us don't have each others cell (should we look to add that to the profile section?) Mu only advice would be to check the hook up section right before you take off in the AM to make sure ppl didn't have to bail at the last minute.

Oh God!! What have I done!  , this is basically never happen yet at least not to me, I was just putting some input from everyone on whats the best thing to do on this worse case scenario, just preparing thy self, I don't think theres anyone here to do that without letting you know theres been a change of plan, this only a scenario, I apologize if I misled anyone  thanks

One thing though (and this is only my view) is that newbies tend to test the patience with the unending questions and limited yakfishing competence.  Having a very limited time to fish, when I get out there, I want to fish and paddle HARD.  it can get a little cumbersome tending to someone's rookie needs.  I have no idea how you presented yourself, and don't know if that was part of it at all. 

This thread is a perfect example of what yakuza was saying, and a total waste of time to read.  Sorry to be blunt, but the question was misleading, and you'd be better off worrying about other things.  Like what sort of safety procedures you need to take to be safe on the water, or maybe what you need to catch the species of fish you're targeting.  Don't waste time worrying about "what-ifs" unless they're worth worrying about.  Just go fishing.

Don't waste time worrying about "what-ifs" unless they're worth worrying about.  Just go fishing.

Usagi Sir,
I apologize if I waste your time! To us newbies has a lot of "What ifs" since we are lacking on experience on Ocean, yes I am attending seminars unfortunately this thing are not being taught, I am going out this weekend to learn learn from a guide, and yes your right this might be a waste of time on your end but to me as newbie this are valuable information (we are all newbie at one point) we always want more informations, we always takes things one step ahead, theres always a what ifs in life, the general rule in practicing safety is expect the worse case scenario, no pun intended and it was never my intention in anyway to misled anyone!! I love this site coz of all the knowledge you can gain from everyone's perspective, this are worth worrying on my end!! Thank you,

From one smelt to another...it's all good...this is my 3rd season on the water in my yak...met NCKA guys in Ocean Cove...when I wasn't NCKA... "biggest thing" they were waving a VHF in my face saying "YOU NEED ONE OF THESE" the guy doing the waving was cooking up the best Damn Fish Taco's I've ever ate... But after reading Shelter cove's close encounters!!! guess what I bought yesterday...Boatingworld.com...After reading all the safety input on this site thought I better "Man UP" and get with the program....

Been Way the hell out in fog by myself going ummm where the freak am I...had to listen to waves crashing to orientate myself...thought I knew where I was...PB rolled up on me "said do you know where your at?" I said yeah isn't the launch right over there??? I was 1 mile north of where i put in....next GPS...then camera... well after I pay the Albion entry fee....

Mike.....

You are a newbie, got your kayak ready, look on the hook-ups seen yakers going to a cetain place to fish, let say 3 of them going to MBK, you decided to join them, PM left and right all of a sudden neither one of them show up   , what would a newbie do? Comment? anyone?

It depends on the location and how much safety equipment you have.

I would practice paddling and playing around in the kayak in a lake or whatever before fishing on it.