Kayak Ballast Weight - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Phaen · 07-05-2013, 06:31 PM

Are any of you fishing solo from a tandem yak? I have a tandem Hobie Outfitter and am comfortable in it by myself cruisin around the bay but curious as to how it reacts trying to break through the surf and in the swells. I am wondering how much weight is needed in the front to balance it out enough to perform somewhat normal?

I was thinking of putting a 5 gallon camp shower bag up in the front cockpit. Filled that will weigh around 42lbs. Looking for any pointers or ideas.

Thanks
Phaen

07-05-2013, 06:31 PM	#1
Phaen Junior Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 22	Kayak Ballast Weight Are any of you fishing solo from a tandem yak? I have a tandem Hobie Outfitter and am comfortable in it by myself cruisin around the bay but curious as to how it reacts trying to break through the surf and in the swells. I am wondering how much weight is needed in the front to balance it out enough to perform somewhat normal? I was thinking of putting a 5 gallon camp shower bag up in the front cockpit. Filled that will weigh around 42lbs. Looking for any pointers or ideas. Thanks Phaen