That was my first attempt, I’ve gotten a little smoother than that since but not much. I launch directly from the back of my truck so the ability to enter the kayak from the dock makes it possible to quickly get out of the launch area.
2 August's ago in the Cariboo......22.75 inch and 8 3/4 pounds! Got up there just 2 weeks ago and 11 two pounders....5 three lb and 2 four and 4.5 pound
@@fishingsolopnw there are la,especially up in the Cariboo that have very large fish of all species...we got a 19.5 lb and 22 lb lake trout on t he trip as well ..they were feeding in the schools 20 to 30 feet deep just below the kokanee suspended over 70 a feet hole....on 6 weight flyrods and leadcore is quite a fight when they are that big
You did such a wonderful job brother putting all these photos together into a very special video. I missed out on a lot of memories with dad for way too long. I am so glad you preserved so much of dad and mom and family memories in a way that can be looked back on from virtually anywhere and at any time. Thank you brother and God Bless.😢❤
I'm hyper aware of blind spots like that after realizing a long time ago that in modern cars, the sloping A-pillar blocks a much wider swath than was the case on the really old cars I've mostly driven. If your car is moving slightly, such as not quite coming to a stop at a stop sign, that A-pillar can "pan across" your view and continue to keep an oncoming car out of sight. It's not that I ever had a close call because of this, but I have had a learning experience. It's much the same in a motor boat, where it's really easy to lose track of the fact that unless you move your head around to see the places that have been blocked from your view for any length of time, something could be there in that blind spot. I operate a small tiller-controlled motor boat like the one that zoomed by you, but I also spend a lot if time in tiny rowboats and canoes. I like your air-horn idea and I wonder why I never thought of that myself. I'm gonna start taking one with me when I'm in a tiny boat on big water, or even for when I'm fishing while anchored in the little motor boat, because I've had bozos in big power boats fail to see me in that situation too.
It's guys like that which will kill a kayaker. Bad day or blind spot, it won't matter. I been almost hit a bunch. Every time was someone not paying attention. If they killed you they'll just say it was an accident and go about their happy life like nothing happened
I really appreciate you sharing your experience and airhorn idea. I’m putting one on my rod holder before I go out again this week. Great idea, may save someone from having a bad day on the water.
We have that problem down here with bass boats...the credit card captians have no clue what they are doing...also they use their electronics to run wide open in the fog. They think that is safe to do...they never think about others on the water.
Boating is done without education. It is done without consideration of others. What should be done? That is obvious. Law enforcement. But then we are faced with the corruption of local departments and individuals in those departments and as is already done on our streets and highways. Injustice and violations by those who are sworn to uphold the law. Catch 22.
I stopped getting into boats years ago because of idiots and drunks out there having a good time and not giving a damn about anyone else. Myself and others nearly drowned because of a drunken moron who was too busy having a good time and nearly tipped the boat
The examples you give are also unfortunate realities but in this situation the boat just couldn’t see me right away. He was not drunk or trying to endanger anyone. God was there that day to save us all from what could have been a tragedy. I am grateful for what it taught me and I hope others can learn from it as well.
Yes, many novice kayakers and paddleboarders end up on the news because they don't understand how deadly spring and fall water temps can be. After 20 yrs of kayaking in the PNW, I've owned several drysuits, but would highly recommend a semi-drysuit for (non-white water) kayaking. The only difference is a neoprene neck gasket, which is far more comfortable than latex.
I appreciate that, thank you! He blocked me. People have every right to their opinion but his criticism is unreasonable. It says more about him than it does about the camera. I don’t value the opinion of someone who can’t look at something objectively without bias.
