Nice job. Of all the videos I watched, I think yours was the only one wiht actual gear strapped onto the deck. It isn't feasilbe for me to store all my stuff below, as woudl be ideal so I was pleased you went in with a pole in its holder vertical... like me! Thank you.
@@johnnykwon3999 blade face forward. If the wave is really big you can keep paddling to " climb " it so you can get to a higher point on the wave so you don't get dumped on or get thrown backyards.
@@TheDcrocks1 Thank you for the answer. I saw one video that said to lift your arms and paddle up to avoid the paddle getting caught in the wave and pushing you back. I saw another person say to plant the paddle into the wave, but didn't say how to orient it. You answer helped me a bunch!
Good advise and video. I find a pointed or low nose isnt always good when youre surfing a bigger curling wave into shore tho as it will dig in and bury and throw you out of the yak if you dont get sideways enough first.
Yep, it's got to be all tied down or it may blow or float away. A helpful vid. Surf is a challenge I have here also as the only kayaking nearby is from the seashore. I do check general weather, wind strength+ direction, tide times, and wave height. I'm looking for a wind gusting strength of not more than around 10mph, a wave height of not more than around 18 inches, and I like to go in not sooner than about 90 minutes before high tide, and to exit not later than 90 minutes after high tide. That works for low tide as well so as to have slacker water in each case. Tidal flow can be too strong and fast in the middle 2 hours between high to low or low to high tides. I also dress for a possible dunking. I carry a snorkel, dive mask and dive fins so that I can more quickly and powerfully swim to shore towing the boat on a rope if getting back on the boat is too hard. A paddle leash is necessary as well. Don't be up fecal creek without a paddle!☺ But recreational or fishing kayaks are even less stable near the seashore. I am therefore about to buy kayak outriggers online to add another layer of safety. I remove the fore and aft scupper plugs when heading out or back through the surf. One wave can fill the deck if plugs are in. Make sure that storage hatches are closed and locked. You don't want water in the hull. It's all preparation for happier fishing!🐟🐟🐟☺
Hi some of my reels have ip6 rating but the others are just regular reels which I try to maintain by rinsing with fresh water as often as possible and using tackle guard type products as well
Most important thing if you get it wrong on the way in is to practice some paddle braces into the wave you will be surprised how big a wave you can lean / brace into
Greg Potter buy quality reels like a Penn Slammer etc , carry fresh water in a spray bottle to spray on. Mine get drenched regularly but last well . The thing that ruins them is sand
Thanks! I have a flat bottomed kayak that is supposed to be unflippable I can stand on the edge of it and it into flip but I bet that wave that yours just cut through would've done it for me😂 I subscribed!
Luckily not too many people have watched this video, 2 classic mistakes, one already alluded to in a prior comment -point your paddle straight forward at the wave. Second huge mistake -always have your paddle leashed, lose that and you are stuffed !
If wave is overhead I would point paddle into wave with a forward stroke As for leashing paddle I don’t do that potential for tangling you up and drowning hazard
You’re the real pro 🤣 didn’t know it took that much skill and knowledge for fishing unlike the guy at the end
Sadie Mercedes We’ve bashed through some waves together 🥰 knowledge gained along the way
Excellent tips bro. It's rare to launch in the surf here in Auckland but it's always a good test for me in the BOP.
Schecter NZ Kayak Fishing Cheers bro glad you like 👍 heaps of time to edit vids with this lockdown aye . Hope you and fam are doing well
Great video brother ! Going to attempt it very soon 🤙
Nice job. Of all the videos I watched, I think yours was the only one wiht actual gear strapped onto the deck. It isn't feasilbe for me to store all my stuff below, as woudl be ideal so I was pleased you went in with a pole in its holder vertical... like me! Thank you.
Instead of raising your paddle, plant it into the crest of the wave to keep you in place. No stroke just stab it over the crest.
Ok thanks for the tip
I’ll try that too
@@instantrewardspoints ua-cam.com/video/qvv5m0e6jGI/v-deo.html check out the intro to this video. You'll see what I mean.
do you plant it with the blade edge forward or the blade face forward?
@@johnnykwon3999 blade face forward. If the wave is really big you can keep paddling to " climb " it so you can get to a higher point on the wave so you don't get dumped on or get thrown backyards.
@@TheDcrocks1 Thank you for the answer. I saw one video that said to lift your arms and paddle up to avoid the paddle getting caught in the wave and pushing you back. I saw another person say to plant the paddle into the wave, but didn't say how to orient it. You answer helped me a bunch!
Good advise and video. I find a pointed or low nose isnt always good when youre surfing a bigger curling wave into shore tho as it will dig in and bury and throw you out of the yak if you dont get sideways enough first.
Very true!
Yep, it's got to be all tied down or it may blow or float away. A helpful vid. Surf is a challenge I have here also as the only kayaking nearby is from the seashore. I do check general weather, wind strength+ direction, tide times, and wave height. I'm looking for a wind gusting strength of not more than around 10mph, a wave height of not more than around 18 inches, and I like to go in not sooner than about 90 minutes before high tide, and to exit not later than 90 minutes after high tide. That works for low tide as well so as to have slacker water in each case. Tidal flow can be too strong and fast in the middle 2 hours between high to low or low to high tides. I also dress for a possible dunking. I carry a snorkel, dive mask and dive fins so that I can more quickly and powerfully swim to shore towing the boat on a rope if getting back on the boat is too hard. A paddle leash is necessary as well. Don't be up fecal creek without a paddle!☺
But recreational or fishing kayaks are even less stable near the seashore. I am therefore about to buy kayak outriggers online to add another layer of safety.
I remove the fore and aft scupper plugs when heading out or back through the surf. One wave can fill the deck if plugs are in. Make sure that storage hatches are closed and locked. You don't want water in the hull.
It's all preparation for happier fishing!🐟🐟🐟☺
Great sharing Bro..Hi from Malaysian Kayak Fishing Team..
We hv some experience here on drop shore..some of us get capsized in attempt to launch..
On shallow shore it’s quite predictable..
Hi bro
Great to hear from you from Malaysia 👍
I hope to have some more videos of the surf launches coming soon
Thanks for watching
@@instantrewardspoints thanks bro..will try to prepare for that shot soon..
Great info! Now I just need to learn how to tie a knot in choppy conditions.
Thats an idea for a video
@@instantrewardspoints It is! But I don't think I should be the one making it, I am prone to getting hooks stuck in me. LoL
love the ending. was he practicing?
Joseph Saeteurn cheers mate
No he was on his way out
hey im pretty new to kayaking. do you buy certain fishing reels that have ip rating for salt water or are you just using regular reels?
Hi some of my reels have ip6 rating but the others are just regular reels which I try to maintain by rinsing with fresh water as often as possible and using tackle guard type products as well
Those reels take a pounding. I strongly suggest looking at a stealth!
A stealth is on the list for sure !
Most important thing if you get it wrong on the way in is to practice some paddle braces into the wave you will be surprised how big a wave you can lean / brace into
Great video mate! Any tips on how to keep your reels in working order when they get drenched through the surf?
Greg Potter buy quality reels like a Penn Slammer etc , carry fresh water in a spray bottle to spray on. Mine get drenched regularly but last well . The thing that ruins them is sand
@@instantrewardspoints cheers for that!
My buddy tore his knee landing in the surf in his kayak. Too bad your video was not out there for him to review!
Oh bugger it can be unpredictable and its powerful - i heard of a guy here who broke both ankles when his kayak hit him
Great job!!
Could you possibly ride a rip current to get through most of the breakers?
Yes if you can see a path where no waves are breaking that will be ripping out so may be hard to paddle in through
You should see how Saffa's launch and beach. Those rods would need to be in the hatch😅
Seen those videos !! Massive surf no fear yakkers 😎
Paddling out on my local beaches your rods fishing net and anything not in a hatch would belong to Sir Neptune.
Good tips👍 Keep it up.
Cool dude and some good advice cheers
NZ Kayak Fishing Cheers Rob thanks mate
Coming is always my worry. You are so good at it
Thanks! I have a flat bottomed kayak that is supposed to be unflippable I can stand on the edge of it and it into flip but I bet that wave that yours just cut through would've done it for me😂
I subscribed!
Jacob Simpson Thanks mate appreciate it 👍
Jacob Simpson It’s always a trade off between stability and speed aye
@@instantrewardspoints yeah no problem!
Yeah it's not the fastest but I can fly fish off it, whatever and don't have to worry about it flipping.
Great tips 👍
CHeers mate
sweet vid bro can we go out 4 a yak in level 3?
Ant Creates Cheers bro yeah I think kayaking is allowed woohoo 🥳
@@instantrewardspoints hope so i need some peace and quiet lol
Nice plaice to Kayaking
Did that other guy end up drowning?
No I did cpr on him !! …
Jokes he was alright just got pounded by lots of water
Luckily not too many people have watched this video, 2 classic mistakes, one already alluded to in a prior comment -point your paddle straight forward at the wave.
Second huge mistake -always have your paddle leashed, lose that and you are stuffed !
If wave is overhead I would point paddle into wave with a forward stroke
As for leashing paddle I don’t do that potential for tangling you up and drowning hazard