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12-21-2013, 01:34 PM | #1 |
Tail Chaser!
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Murrieta
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Wanting to get into this!
I am considering trying this hobby out. Never really been kayaking. Few times here and there. Have not been fishing.
in over a decade. But enjoyed it when I did it. I was recently injured in a mountain bike crash and am looking to get into something else. Little less dangerous but gets me out the house a day here and there. I have been doing a ton of research online. Week in hospital lots of time to start research. I have narrowed my choice down to two kayaks right now. I am a looking at the PA 14 or a Jackson Big Tuna. I will be putting a motor on the tuna for sure. Since I don't have the best shoulders. Wanted to know what everyone is running. Or if anyone has opinion on either two boats. I will be fishing mostly in ocean with a few fresh water trips here and there. I like to option of the second seat on the tuna in case my son ever wanted to go or bring a buddy. I fighter 95% of the time I will be on my own. Any comments would be appreciated. Also I have no friends that currently do this. So all on my own for now. |
12-21-2013, 03:00 PM | #2 |
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Give Hobie a good look, especially with the bad wings. I've got a PA12 and love it.
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12-21-2013, 03:05 PM | #3 |
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Location: South OC
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12-21-2013, 03:25 PM | #4 |
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Location: Wildomar, Ca.
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PA-12
If you have issues with your shoulders you might want to consider a PA-12. It's easier to load and move around, especially if you plan on transporting it on a rack,
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12-21-2013, 04:56 PM | #5 |
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Under a bridge
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Welcome.
No, you are not on your own. You have the entire BWE group to help you out. Do not go buy a yak. Go to any yak shop and test drive several. Now buy a yak. |
12-21-2013, 10:51 PM | #6 |
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Matt said it all really. But, Svendawg makes a good point too.
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12-22-2013, 08:22 PM | #7 |
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"And lo, the sun shown down upon the 'Yak and it was good!"
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01-21-2014, 03:09 PM | #8 |
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Location: Waiting to launch
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Get the radio
Safety doesn't have a price. |
01-21-2014, 05:08 PM | #9 |
Tail Chaser!
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01-21-2014, 06:54 PM | #10 |
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You don't need to spend $170 on a radio, I got mine at West Marine on sale for around $85 I think.
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01-21-2014, 09:21 PM | #11 |
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Wanting to get into this!
^^^^^^^ x 2!!!!!
I never have it off while on the water. I paddled someone else's kayak in the very shallow water at the Tidelands launch without mine and I felt so uncomfortable. Almost like driving a car without a seatbelt. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
01-21-2014, 11:01 PM | #12 |
Tail Chaser!
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Point taken. I purchased the hobie angler vest. I have worn my wakeboard vest every second I have been in my yak. I will do the same with this. Purchased the vest, waders and 4 rod and reel combos tonight. I should be dialed with remaining items on my list by Sunday.
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01-22-2014, 01:20 PM | #13 |
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01-22-2014, 02:59 PM | #14 |
Tail Chaser!
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Murrieta
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Went with
1 penn senator 113 with a triburon kit on a cal star rod 1 daiwa saltist 40 with a cal star rod 1 diawa Luna with a saber rod 1 penn international 975 on a cal star rod I may get one or two more rod/reel combo. But it's going to after I get the rest of my stuff. I am filling all reels with full braid and going to use flora carbon leaders. Also picked up my radio. All I need now is landing kit, splash top, leashes and tackle. I will have everything but that freakin FF by Sunday. Thanks for the west marine tip alanw $99.99! |
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