03-25-2013, 12:43 AM
[cool]Haven't fished in awhile and thought I would go out after work. Wind was to be 6 to 11mph from NW and then switch( like it always does) to SE. Started in the tube from Rocky point heading south against the wind; a SE breeze about 10mph. Got to the main channel and it switched to NW with a vengence. I stayed in a protected bay and jigged up one bite before starting back.I tried to round the point and could barely move. The wind was at least 25mph with gusts to 35mph. White caps and 2.5ft waves. I decided to hike back into the other bay. I hiked the ridges to the other bay( about 1/4 mile), put in and kicked to Cresent Island. I went thru the submerged land bridge( which took 5-7 min. of hard constant kicking to clear) and finally made it back to the point close to my launching area. I hiked back to the truck and had a beer very thankful not having to hitch a ride back from Arizona. Just another lesson learned the hard way about when in doubt, get out. And don't always trust the weather guys. I checked three weather services about the wind(weather.com,national weatherservice,and accuweather) and they had the same; SE then switching to NW. It was completely backwards. Just something to think about. Don't be like me and do something foolish. The heating pad and Advil are working on my tired knees. Good luck out there and be safe.
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