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Blaze · 05-18-2012, 09:25 PM

Seeking opinions on the following:

- Is it advisable to fish the surf if its flat? (rip tides, currents etc. have any effect?)

Do you know your way out of the currents/rip tides if you fell in? If not, don't do it. If you do and it isn't difficult, go for it.

- Advice on crossing a cut that connects the gulf with the intercoastal, Such as Mitchells Cut in Sargent.

They're not all the same. I would go through SLP but I wouldn't try to go through Rollover ever. The tighter the pass, the faster and more turbulent the water is. I'm sure plenty of white water yakkers could fly through Rollover but I'll leave that for them.

- Fishing a lake where there is alot of deep water

I think more people have drowned in shallow water than deep water. I wouldn't be concerned with depth so much as distance from shore.

- Encountering a barge or large boat while in the Intercoastal

Don't fish in the ICW. They will cuss you out from a quarter mile away and everyone will hear it. Ask my brother in-law. Just be aware of what's going on around you. My wife caught a huge wake off a barge when she was fishing a drain that came from behind her. She was in less than 2 feet of water but this swell lifted her to where I saw the entire bottom of her yak from behind her. Your best bet is to turn into wakes just like in the surf. Never let them come at your side.

These are just some quick things that come to mind. As far as what safety/tips i am familiar with, I know to:
-wear a PFD
-Dont go out alone
-Less equipment is easier all around
-Know what my limits are(which i am trying to figure out)

Don't forget a whistle, they're required. You need a 360 light if you go out at night or before first light. If you really want to find out what you can handle, leave the fishing stuff at home and just go paddle. Falling out doesn't suck if you don't lose anything. It's also when you discover you need a paddle leash. Having a VHF radio is nice incase of an emergency but we mostly use them to let each other know if we find fish.

05-18-2012, 09:25 PM	#115
Blaze Senior Member How Do You Identify?: With my drivers Lic. Preferred Pronoun?: Gentleman.. Depends on the Situation. Relationship Status: Last Rodeo, what a ride, many sunrises & sunsets to be had... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: where a realtor had me sign the dotted line Posts: 1,901 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,466 Thanked 5,456 Times in 1,450 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Kayak Limitations Seeking opinions on the following: - Is it advisable to fish the surf if its flat? (rip tides, currents etc. have any effect?) Do you know your way out of the currents/rip tides if you fell in? If not, don't do it. If you do and it isn't difficult, go for it. - Advice on crossing a cut that connects the gulf with the intercoastal, Such as Mitchells Cut in Sargent. They're not all the same. I would go through SLP but I wouldn't try to go through Rollover ever. The tighter the pass, the faster and more turbulent the water is. I'm sure plenty of white water yakkers could fly through Rollover but I'll leave that for them. - Fishing a lake where there is alot of deep water I think more people have drowned in shallow water than deep water. I wouldn't be concerned with depth so much as distance from shore. - Encountering a barge or large boat while in the Intercoastal Don't fish in the ICW. They will cuss you out from a quarter mile away and everyone will hear it. Ask my brother in-law. Just be aware of what's going on around you. My wife caught a huge wake off a barge when she was fishing a drain that came from behind her. She was in less than 2 feet of water but this swell lifted her to where I saw the entire bottom of her yak from behind her. Your best bet is to turn into wakes just like in the surf. Never let them come at your side. These are just some quick things that come to mind. As far as what safety/tips i am familiar with, I know to: -wear a PFD -Dont go out alone -Less equipment is easier all around -Know what my limits are(which i am trying to figure out) Don't forget a whistle, they're required. You need a 360 light if you go out at night or before first light. If you really want to find out what you can handle, leave the fishing stuff at home and just go paddle. Falling out doesn't suck if you don't lose anything. It's also when you discover you need a paddle leash. Having a VHF radio is nice incase of an emergency but we mostly use them to let each other know if we find fish.