Going through the surf

Went out bottom fishing through the surf for the first time yesterday, and yes, I did tip it over on the way in. The good news is nothing was lost or broken. Everything I had strapped down or tucked away stayed where it was put. I guess watching you tube and listening to other kayak anglers paid off. The way out was pretty easy, I timed the surf and went like I stole something between waves. The fishing was good, I caught fish, had a whale wave its tail at me, and a couple sea lions swimming around below my yak, (I think they were really looking at the fish on my stringer). All in all a successful beach launch.

Nice job, Razz.  Guess you got paybacks for what you stole from the surf gods.

Try coming in backwards next time, as the waves are breaking you just power forward over them then continue backing in.

You mentioned that the seals were looking at the fish on your stringer. We're the fish on your stringer dangling in the water?

rawkfish, as a matter of fact they were in the water bleeding out.

rawkfish, as a matter of fact they were in the water bleeding out.

Watch out for that!

rawkfish, as a matter of fact they were in the water bleeding out.

Ok.  Just be careful and don't dunk 'em too long.  I make it a point to never put fish in the water wherever there could be seals or sea lions.  They can learn to associate kayakers with a free meal.  Then we all lose.

Now he's an addict!

rawkfish, as a matter of fact they were in the water bleeding out.

Ok.  Just be careful and don't dunk 'em too long.  I make it a point to never put fish in the water wherever there could be seals or sea lions.  They can learn to associate kayakers with a free meal.  Then we all lose.

+1

here's what is waiting in the surf, at least in Florida:
http://www.canoekayak.com/videos/video-shark-chases-kayaker-beach/#VhWTMKVAu0GwdB8E.97

here's what is waiting in the surf, at least in Florida:
http://www.canoekayak.com/videos/video-shark-chases-kayaker-beach/#VhWTMKVAu0GwdB8E.97

Meh, part of the game.  I had one jump out of the water right behind me during a launch in July. 

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seals and sea lions are the main reason I keep my catch in a gunny sack, alive as long as possible.