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Title: There is nothing like....
Post by: FishOn on June 20, 2012, 12:28:47 PM: ....a rogue set of waves coming at you while standing at the tip of a jetty that makes you feel more alive. Life flashed before my eyes last night as I was lifted up and moved back ten yards onto another rock. Sea level rose up about 4 feet for a bit. Be careful out there fellow surf rats.

Korkers
Wading belt if wearing waders
A buddy with you
An escape plan
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Post by: IrishAyes on June 20, 2012, 12:36:57 PM: It can get scary at times out there. Fortunately you were put down on another rock and not in the briny. t^
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Post by: IKAT on June 20, 2012, 12:43:55 PM: slt slt Glad your safe--REALITY CHECK t^ t^

Those waves lift boats off anchor some times too.
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Post by: ped579 on June 20, 2012, 01:35:04 PM: There have been some pretty nasty waves today in the early morning. As far from jetties they are great but I am relegated to the beach as artificial hips and jetties don't mix.

Be safe out there.

Happy catching

Paul
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Post by: Tacklebox Joe on June 20, 2012, 05:48:49 PM: Quote from: FishOn on June 20, 2012, 12:28:47 PM
Korkers
Wading belt if wearing waders
A buddy with you
An escape plan

well said buddy, glad you are okay t^
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Post by: Hotrod on June 20, 2012, 05:51:50 PM: Wow.. Man always need to be on the look out t^
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Post by: BigAl13 on June 20, 2012, 06:19:03 PM: whs
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Post by: FishOn on June 20, 2012, 06:48:43 PM: Something that gives me the chills about jetty hopping isn't getting swept off or getting scraped up. It's getting knocked unconscious or breaking an ankle or leg and not being able to get out of the water or back to shore. You can be the best swimmer in the world but not if youre knocked out face down.
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Post by: Duffman on June 20, 2012, 07:29:25 PM: "escape plan" whats that???..... ;D
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Post by: FishOn on June 20, 2012, 10:16:40 PM: Quote from: Duffman on June 20, 2012, 07:29:25 PM
"escape plan" whats that???..... ;D

The highest driest series of rocks heading west. Or the area or water that moves towards the beach and not out to sea ;)
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Post by: Bucktail on June 20, 2012, 11:17:46 PM: First off, I'm glad to hear you're safe.

One morning a regular at the B&T came in with scrapes and bruises like you would not believe! They were all over his arms, chest, neck, face and legs. I mean, this guy looked like he had just been run over by a dump truck!

The night before he was fishing on the South jetty, in some nasty weather, and got swept off by a wave. The tide was running out. Hard! He said it was all he could do to swim and then claw and climb his way back onto the rocks.

Short lesson - Jetty fishing ain't no joke! nosmly

Personally, I'm too clumsy to jump around on those rocks. But, if I did, I'd wear a PFD. For sure. t^
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Post by: ChrisL on June 21, 2012, 06:20:40 AM: Quote from: FishOn on June 20, 2012, 06:48:43 PM
Something that gives me the chills about jetty hopping isn't getting swept off or getting scraped up. It's getting knocked unconscious or breaking an ankle or leg and not being able to get out of the water or back to shore. You can be the best swimmer in the world but not if youre knocked out face down.
Same here. Things can go bad fast.
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Post by: ped579 on June 21, 2012, 10:04:16 AM: wts
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Post by: Kenny on June 21, 2012, 10:38:03 AM: Scary stuff man....Glad you're ok...

I'll just stick to the boat fishing...
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Post by: paul-e on June 22, 2012, 01:41:35 PM: whs cfzd
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Post by: BigAl13 on June 23, 2012, 06:39:34 AM: Quote from: Kenny on June 21, 2012, 10:38:03 AM
Scary stuff man....Glad you're ok...

I'll just stick to the boat fishing...

dont blame you especially if pawle is around once that cooler lightens up you have a hard time standing on the boat ;D