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Davy Jones · Post by **Davy Jones** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 9:14 pm

Anyone going to be at HI Wednesday October 10? I am a newbie and I am not going to fish, but practice going out and coming in if there are going to be some people there.

Randy · Post by **Randy** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 9:19 pm

If ya can wait till Saturday,,,, unless I take a mental holiday eer 2 between now and then.....

Davy Jones · Post by **Davy Jones** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 10:33 pm

Saturday will work for me. Do I need to bring fishing gear? I was just going to practice, but would love to fish.

dancingwithbulls · Post by **dancingwithbulls** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 11:08 pm

I'd go ahead and bring the gear. If you get some good practice in and the seas are calm, come out and join us.

Jawz529 · Post by **Jawz529** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 11:27 pm

its not as bad as you might think DJ. If the surf is not bad once you get beyond the minimal breaks it can be like glass at times out there. If the weather is in the 2-3 ft range then it can be a little busy. If you have a strong stroke and know how to brake your turns, then all you will want to do is fight the current in ( sometimes your almost parellel with the beach) and when you choose your landing spot hit the gas point your nose to the beach.

You will want to paddle in the through and i tend to be ready for the brake when the wave goes under you. After your first 2 rides in you will catch on. Just try not to get sideways. Thats your main goal i would say.

Make sure you have an anchor, and a float for the anchor line. A quick disconnect like a climbers clip is also handy for the anchor line. If you dont have a float, here is a easy way to make it. Get a large 1 gallon bottle, like a bleach, liquid detergent, etc and fill it with "The Stuff" expanding foam from home depot. Will never sink.

other than that have fun!

smellyhands · Post by **smellyhands** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 1:48 am

Davy,
I'll be there wednesday. I was planning on going on monday but couldn't make it. I'll be there wednesday bright and early. Hope to see you out there.

Night Wing · Post by **Night Wing** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 6:03 am

Always bring the gear. Bring some bait with you too....just in case.

You can leave your gear and bait it in your vehicle while you practice. If it is calm and you get comfortable, then grab your gear and bait and start fishing.

Mythman · Post by **Mythman** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 2:18 pm

I might make Wed., too, depending on wind, waves and weather.

Davy Jones · Post by **Davy Jones** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 9:34 am

Well, guess I have to put off coming this weekend. Forgot about leaving Monday for SLP. Need to get ready for that. Maybe next time!