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Offline FishOn

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There is nothing like....
« 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.

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Offline IrishAyes

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Re: There is nothing like....
« Reply #1 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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Re: There is nothing like....
« Reply #2 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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Re: There is nothing like....
« Reply #3 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

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Re: There is nothing like....
« Reply #4 on: June 20, 2012, 05:48:49 PM »
Quote from: FishOn on June 20, 2012, 12:28:47 PM
Korkers
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well said buddy, glad you are okay  t^
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Re: There is nothing like....
« Reply #5 on: June 20, 2012, 05:51:50 PM »
Wow..  Man always need to be on the look out t^
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Re: There is nothing like....
« Reply #6 on: June 20, 2012, 06:19:03 PM »
 whs
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Re: There is nothing like....
« Reply #7 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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Re: There is nothing like....
« Reply #8 on: June 20, 2012, 07:29:25 PM »
"escape plan"   whats that???..... ;D

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Offline FishOn

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Re: There is nothing like....
« Reply #9 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 ;)
« Last Edit: June 20, 2012, 10:41:37 PM by FishOn »
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Re: There is nothing like....
« Reply #10 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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Re: There is nothing like....
« Reply #11 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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Re: There is nothing like....
« Reply #12 on: June 21, 2012, 10:04:16 AM »
 wts
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Re: There is nothing like....
« Reply #13 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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Re: There is nothing like....
« Reply #14 on: June 22, 2012, 01:41:35 PM »
 whs cfzd
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Re: There is nothing like....
« Reply #15 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
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