Makobob needs HELP

[makobob]

My feet are bad and not getting better. Getting VERY hard to peddle effectively and I am not ready put the paddle down YET. So your input is asked for.

REQUIREMENTS:::::....... Weight under 60 lbs rigged.
Price under $3000.
Sit on top.

Ready to pull the trigger on a STEALTH Pro Fisha 525, any input appreciated.
Should be drivivg to Lodi Ca this coming week. Thanks guy's, Tight Lines.

[rossman]

Originally Posted by makobob

My feet are bad and not getting better. Getting VERY hard to peddle effectively and I am not ready put the paddle down YET. So your input is asked for.

REQUIREMENTS:::::....... Weight under 60 lbs rigged.
Price under $3000.
Sit on top.

Ready to pull the trigger on a STEALTH Pro Fisha 525, any input appreciated.
Should be drivivg to Lodi Ca this coming week. Thanks guy's, Tight Lines.

OK Trident 11 probably fits and can buy 2 for that price. Rod pod is very nice but your rod length will be limited with an 11 footer. Bummer Bob!

[makobob]

Originally Posted by rossman

OK Trident 11 probably fits and can buy 2 for that price. Rod pod is very nice but your rod length will be limited with an 11 footer. Bummer Bob!

Thanks Ross, looking for a little more speed and will need room for a few of your Asuncion YT when we come at Thanksgiving. ALSO looking to ride the San Roque falls again, that was fun!!! See you soon, Tight Lines amigo.

[rossman]

Originally Posted by makobob

Thanks Ross, looking for a little more speed and will need room for a few of your Asuncion YT when we come at Thanksgiving. ALSO looking to ride the San Roque falls again, that was fun!!! See you soon, Tight Lines amigo.

Under 60 pounds rigged is really going to limit your choices.

[makobob]

Originally Posted by rossman

Under 60 pounds rigged is really going to limit your choices.

That is why I am looking at composite yaks like the Stealth Pro Fisha at 54 lbs factory rigged. I know how to keep gear weight down. 2 rods max and I can always borrow tackle on the water from you and Sven.

[Zed]

Originally Posted by makobob

That is why I am looking at composite yaks like the Stealth Pro Fisha at 54 lbs factory rigged. I know how to keep gear weight down. 2 rods max and I can always borrow tackle on the water from you and Sven.

Im sorry its coming down to this Bob. I hope you can sort out something. Id love to have a Steath. The Lodi trip is a pisser. CaboJohn and I have BSd about a roadie up there to demo but its Lodi. Not much surf there for a good test drive.

From my research/input w the Safas n Aussies, they are real fast Ferrari "skis" but that means they arent Cadillacs. You have to be a proactive paddler to utilize their strength(s) coming and going. Theyre meant for a quick shot through the beach break, pull the rods out of the hull and go for a highspeed troll for a couple hours and back in. Good surfski/SOT hybrids. They are also as tempermental as a Ferrari. They arent near as rugged as the milk jugs we drag over rocks. Youll learn to lay glass/carbon sheets eventually. Even just dragging them over sand is more abrasive to the glass composite seams than sheer plastic. At Beluga for instance I drag plastic a lot there but glass/composite? I would overall lift more just carrying my glass baby to the waters edge and then back to camp vs the fully loaded plastic drag to the water.

All that said, I want one and so does John. Its an offshore trolling machine. If you have to go that direction I would love to paddle it but in the end I think plastic is net better for you.

[buddha]

Originally Posted by makobob

That is why I am looking at composite yaks like the Stealth Pro Fisha at 54 lbs factory rigged. I know how to keep gear weight down. 2 rods max and I can always borrow tackle on the water from you and Sven.

I think that is a good choice.

[rossman]

Originally Posted by makobob

That is why I am looking at composite yaks like the Stealth Pro Fisha at 54 lbs factory rigged. I know how to keep gear weight down. 2 rods max and I can always borrow tackle on the water from you and Sven.

Ahhhh. I missed the composite part. That explains the price tag too.

[CR Yaker]

You got that right, Bob, live it while you can!

Good luck on a new vessel.

[TheBoyScout]

Come to my gym in Vista and I'll help you out. I specialize in pain management


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[makobob]

NOT about the pain, been managing that, it's about the use of both feet, Knew years ago I would wind up in a wheel chair. This is about finding a yak that will let me continue yaking on my terms. Light weight, fast, fairly stable. At 68 it is just a matter of time. So LIVE EVERY DAY to it's fullest guy's. Tight Lines.

Originally Posted by TheBoyScout

Come to my gym in Vista and I'll help you out. I specialize in pain management


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[pingpangdang]

Originally Posted by makobob

NOT about the pain, been managing that, it's about the use of both feet, Knew years ago I would wind up in a wheel chair. This is about finding a yak that will let me continue yaking on my terms. Light weight, fast, fairly stable. At 68 it is just a matter of time. So LIVE EVERY DAY to it's fullest guy's. Tight Lines.

Very motivating...almost 40 but hope to be as active as you at your age. A lot of guys in there 40s have already given up on their passions and are dwindling away. Awesome and inspiring.

As for a kayak I still use my malibu minix. 40lb hull wt wide and stable especially in surf. I can top load it easier than most kayaks nowadays that are double the weight.

It's not the fastest but with a good paddle it can handle lj as long as your not going for tuna 5 miles out. I have a crap paddle but i like things i can just toss around and not worry about.

Its better than having to paddle a pa with a broken drive anyday.





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[TheBoyScout]

What's wrong with them?


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[outlawangler]

Dan at Headwaters is a great guy and will take care of you. I have dealt with him on several occasions and still stop by his shop every time I go up to fish the Delta. Good Luck!


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[cabojohn]

Originally Posted by makobob

My feet are bad and not getting better. Getting VERY hard to peddle effectively and I am not ready put the paddle down YET. So your input is asked for.

REQUIREMENTS:::::....... Weight under 60 lbs rigged.
Price under $3000.
Sit on top.

Ready to pull the trigger on a STEALTH Pro Fisha 525, any input appreciated.
Should be drivivg to Lodi Ca this coming week. Thanks guy's, Tight Lines.

STEALTH Pro Fisha 525...heck YES Bob! do it:
Please post a paddle report...like Troy said this will most likely be the next kayakS. Lodi isn't that far.
A Fast kayak that surfs...Could be a game changer for kayak tuna.
with a composite /carbon yak I'd still use wheels and baby it.