First trip

I finally got a chance to take out the new to me kayaks I bought back in January. Was a fun day. Caught a few fish. Unintentionally I practiced my self rescue technique..... lol. I now see why all the warnings about if it doesn’t float then make sure it is tied down. Lost my rod in about 7ft of water, luckily I was able to find it due to a floating lure that was just barely visible several few below the surface. That’s when my second self rescue took place. The first rescue I was assisted by my son in his kayak. Though I’m not sure how much help he was since he was laughing so hard.  The second was unassisted. Wasn’t difficult at all. Can’t wait until the next time.

Congrats on the successful self rescue session.

 The first rescue I was assisted by my son in his kayak. Though I’m not sure how much help he was since he was laughing so hard. 

Sounds just like my boys. 

I did learn there is a fine line between really stable and leaning too damn far over. Lol.

I finally got a chance to take out the new to me kayaks I bought back in January. Was a fun day. Caught a few fish. Unintentionally I practiced my self rescue technique..... lol. I now see why all the warnings about if it doesn’t float then make sure it is tied down. Lost my rod in about 7ft of water, luckily I was able to find it due to a floating lure that was just barely visible several few below the surface. That’s when my second self rescue took place. The first rescue I was assisted by my son in his kayak. Though I’m not sure how much help he was since he was laughing so hard.  The second was unassisted. Wasn’t difficult at all. Can’t wait until the next time.

Good for you.  I had the darnest time getting back in my yak with life jacket, waves, fear, etc.  There has been lots of good discussion on whether tying stuff down is good (because you can get tangled up in it) or make it float (and chase after it later).  Either way, its always a good idea to go out with a partner. 

How did you flip that thing over, I used to fall asleep in the ocean on that kayak LOL !!!! Glad you have finally been able to get out and catch fish, that kayak has lots of good fish mojo !!!
Jeff

Oh it was my fault seeing how far I could lean over. Lol. It was really stable until it wasn’t. Hehe. The second time was pretty much on purpose.

How did you flip that thing over, I used to fall asleep in the ocean on that kayak LOL !!!! Glad you have finally been able to get out and catch fish, that kayak has lots of good fish mojo !!!
Jeff

Used too?????   

How did you flip that thing over, I used to fall asleep in the ocean on that kayak LOL !!!! Glad you have finally been able to get out and catch fish, that kayak has lots of good fish mojo !!!
Jeff

Must be some mojo. Caught 3 bass over 16” at Black Butte. Not huge but pretty good for that lake. Seemed skinny like they already are spawned out? Water is already very warm, so maybe?

Used too?????   
I sleep on a different kayak now mister No Soup For U