queensland Lets go Kayak off Bribie

[Terry H]

yeah, you can launch in some big stuff, its the chop that's the real problem, don't want to have to constantly navigate your way through when you're trying to drift or paddle around in the bay lol.

Na lets hope it clears up, and we get some good weather for those fish:) That way we get a nice enjoyable days fishing

[fishyman]

so how many people are coming tomorrow. only about 8 have registered in attend events.

and is fish and chips after still the go?

[Alex]

I don't mean to state the obvious, but you know this launch is in the dark, through the surf, into an onshore wind.

Point of note, if you see a bunch of light sticks hanging around the entrace to the beach, please leave them alone, they will be mine.

See you tommrow

Alex

[fishyman]

are you still photographing alex? are you gonna wet a line sometime?

[fishyman]

oh and angus how much will i owe you for the lifejacket mate.

thanks

Tom

[Terry H]

I'm going. I'm having fish and chips afterwards.

If you want to join, feel free then we can all have fish an chips together:P

I'm going to get there at 4:15 or so, so will be launching at 4:30.

[fishyman]

alright ill plan to get there at 4:15 so i can get some advice on launching from a few of you guys.

[faulked]

what should i do for a tackle box on one of your yaks alex and i have a paddle and leash for the paddle should i bring them as it sounds like getting in and out will be hairy

[Terry H]

Faulked: that would depend on what hatches are available on the yaks. I will be storing everything in the hull.

Edit:

I've started (didn't have this for all trays at baroon) but I've started to just take tackle trays, leave the bags behind and just throw them in the hull. pretty messy, but I have a big front hull region, so meh. And it's really easy to get to, hell on dams I can easily access the rear rudder, or sit in front of my triple mounts.

Not sure about tomorrow though

[fishyman]

my dad just got back from picking my brother up from his apartment at the sunny coast and he said it was pretty rough and strong wind.

but hopefully early in the morning its not to bad otherwise ningi creek might be a goer

[Terry H]

Moreton Bay Waters:

Saturday until midnight: SE winds 20/25 knots. Seas to 1.3 metres in the western bay. Scattered showers.

Sunday: SE winds 20/25 knots. Highest seas to 1.3 metres in the western bay. Scattered showers.

Monday: SE winds 20/25 knots.

Tuesday: SE winds 20/25 knots.

[Angus]

Jordan might try and make it as well.

If the Ozzie can get through the waves. We all can

Angus

[ellicat]

Probably not much use for early morning because you wont see anything, but you can view the replays from each hour of the day today as a comparison.

There isn't a Bribie cam but they have Bullcock and Kings which are basically the north end of Bribie.

Cheers:) and good luckB)

http://www.coastalwatch.com/templates/default.aspx

[Confused]

lol well the weather is bad to say the least but ill still brave the conditions i'm sure to regret it i'll be there at 430 and please ppl dont take anything you want to keep :laugh: you will lose alot im taking my olympus digital and im sure ill be asking a few of you guys to help look for it on the bottom of the sea later lol..:dry:

[Terry H]

I'm not leaving anything at home because of the conditions:) Confused, that's why I have said multiple times in this thread that it's best to have everything in a hatch during launch and reentry.

IMO the conditions will be a LOT different to what it looks like in the vid link that ellicat provided. I could be very wrong though.

Honestly, I think we should all just rock up, not worry about the weather and just paddle out and have some fun fishing. I know I will!

[pcsolutionman]

yeh a bit windy but what the hell, it should ba a little light just after 4:30. ill be there at4:30 so launch just after that

Lee

[fishyman]

thats what im doing terry

but my dad on the other hand might pussy out and go into a creek somewhere

[username_taken]

seabeeze doesn't look too bad I'm keen to get out there, unless it's actually dangerous. I figure there's enough people around to rescue me

[Terry H]

Another thing very quickly guys: Don't be afraid to bring a spare shirt or shorts.

I know I'll be packing a towel or two and a spare set of clothing. I might even row out in just boardies. That way if I get wet going out, I can dry up and have a dry shirt to put on, and then have a spare set of clothing for afterwards

[Terry H]

fishyman: just as long as he's there to drop you off and pick you up :woohoo:

Lee: Yeah, it will make the return paddle easy! Just wait, as soon as it comes time to return, it will be a 30 knot offshore wind!

Think there will be any pelagics?

[fishyman]

haha thats what i said terry.

thats a good idea abotu bringing spare clothes. i might paddke out in a t shirt then change to my new long sleeve fishing shirt when i get out there.

[Alex]

i just want to confirm that I am bringing kayaks 'fishyman', 'faulked' and possibly Keith, and Tery you don't need one anymore,

I am bringing up with me a lifejacket for Tom to buy, and the rest of you will be bringing your own.

The Profish I am bringing with me will have big centre hatches to keep things contained in the the center well but may not be fully waterproof.

Paddle leachs would be a good idea.

Alex

[username_taken]

we're launching from 8th Ave correct ?

[fishyman]

Alex wrote:

i just want to confirm that I am bringing kayaks 'fishyman', 'faulked' and possibly Keith, and Tery you don't need one anymore,

I am bringing up with me a lifejacket for Tom to buy, and the rest of you will be bringing your own.

Alex

Thanks alot for this Alex i appreciate the lengths you are going to for us.

so thank you very much

Tom

[fishyman]

angus posted this back on page 4.

/>http://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=-27.069673,153.208637&spn=0.030877,0.05785&z=14&om=0

looks like youll have to cut and paste the link

[Confused]

yeah he posted the map however no real direction so a exact place of origin would be nice or ill have to knock on ppl's door at 4 am and ask for directions to the water

[fishyman]

i just looked in the refidex and when you get to the T intersection at the ocean beach turn left and follow to pretty much the end and thats where 8th avenue is. there is a park there that goes onto the beach so im guessing thats the launch site

can anyone confirm?

[Terry H]

Don't ring me for directions, I'm just going to wing it.

I've been there before (following Jordan) but didn't take note of any names of streets. Just going to go on visual memory:P

Fishyman: yes that's the one mate. sounds familiar, it's a carpark about 50m back off the beach with a sand track to the beach.

[fishyman]

sweet thanks terry.

[pcsolutionman]

I can see it now, ill get there and everyone else will be lost lol, yeh its 8th ave easy to find :)

Lee

[faulked]

that should be where the 4wd beach access is

[Lazybugger]

I am going to give it a miss, I've fished in winds like that off Redcliffe, you end up spending more time paddling back to your mark than fishing because your drift is so fast, can become pretty tiring pretty quickly.

I might try it next weekend.

Good luck though guys.

[Alex]

Just thought I would pen a brief run down on surf launches for beginners. Coming back in is a different story, pray you don't come back in, in the dark.

First go down and watch it for at least 5 mins, or in this case listen to it. Watch to see if there are any bigger 'sets' of waves breaking, and how many waves to a set, where they are breaking, on the beach or further out?

Are there places further along the beach where the surf is smaller or breaking different allowing an easier entry, SOME rips are actually your best friend in this situation.

If you decide to go, that it is an accepitable risk to take, take your fully prepared kayak to the waters edge and wait for a 'lull'. Time it right you may not get too wet, time it wrong and you may catch the rouge set that dumps you back on to the beach or rolls you and its concequences.

When you go for it, COMMIT. Don't hesitate, paddle straight out as hard as you can. You always need to hit any on coming wave straight on the nose, if you hit it on an angle it may swing the nose around and roll you. You must hit it at speed, no speed, gurantee roll.

Don't stop paddling until you feel you are past the braekers, then paddle more just to make sure.

Make no mistake this can be dangerous, I have seen a mate with 3 broken ribs from a medium surf launch, after he rolled and got dumped.

This is a guide only to surf launches, obvoiusly practicing without fishing gear is the best confidence builder if you wnat to make this a habit.

See you all in the morning.

Alex

[Confused]

see you there champ!

[Angus]

Man Im nackered after today. Dont think ill come.

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Hahahaha. As if. I am nackered though. But something about dawns on the water always re alerts the senses. Until you are driving home anyway

Angus

[fishyman]

lol thats the spirit angus

[Terry H]

Yes. 20-25 is strong. The fishing for snapper will (if you want) most likely be drifting. Paddle to a spot, drift up, then paddle back.

I'm not sure how far the drift is - hopefully lee can point that out to me ( I rememer we just paddled 100m up and drifted down to the beacon last time with Jordan )

Edit: Angus I know what you mean mate. Cleaned up the yard today, took 180kg of green waste to the tip..

But yeah, I'm always super alert on the way there, even after 2 hours sleep.

As soon as I jump in the car to go home... hmm gotta work hard to stay alert. make a stop or two as needed.

Edit 2: Ah well cars packed, reels are spinning smoothly, I assume the snapper lines have leaders... scrap that I'll put heavier leaders on them in the morning. flick stick is ready to go, as is the baitcaster.

4 Rods! GPS unit! (no mount yet - going to have to clip it down with lan yard etc) Mount is enroute from the states, placed my order for the Garmin 300C - next week will be like christmas again!

Man can't wait... This trip is going to be strange, Everythings ready to go and it's only 6:30..... the night before! haha I'll be able to get some sleep this time, instead of 2 hours? I had before baroon

[username_taken]

Would it be a good idea to bring some rope and a coles green bag ( the fancy non plastic ones ) to use as drift anchors to slow the drift down ?

[shortie]

Good luck with the wind guys.

[fishyman]

username_taken wrote:

Would it be a good idea to bring some rope and a coles green bag ( the fancy non plastic ones ) to use as drift anchors to slow the drift down ?

ive seen it done. its on AKFF.net in the do it yourself section, 'green bag drouge'