Paddle vs peddle - input from guys who have done both successfully needed - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

SoCalEDC · 01-30-2020, 07:13 PM

A little background:
About a month back I decided to list my trident 13 for sale with the intention of funding a peddle drive kayak (probably a used outback)

I've had a couple of hits an I keep getting cold feet and talking myself out of selling it everytime I've got a buyer on the line because I enjoy the kayak quite a bit and it's set up how I wanted (because I am the one who outfitted it). So I'm asking for input from you guys on why you paddle or peddle.

Hoping I can get some input from guys like Chris and Greg who seem to do very well with paddle kayaks, and some of you guys who do well with your peddle drives.

My main issue with my current yak is the drifting. If I am fighting a fish or re-tieing, the wind can cause me to drift a few hundred feet (maybe even yards). I think I would have a better time staying put with peddles because I could peddle into the wind as I use my hands for fishing related stuff.

Hoping for some solid input and discussion.

Thanks guys.

01-30-2020, 07:13 PM	#1
SoCalEDC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 609	Paddle vs peddle - input from guys who have done both successfully needed A little background: About a month back I decided to list my trident 13 for sale with the intention of funding a peddle drive kayak (probably a used outback) I've had a couple of hits an I keep getting cold feet and talking myself out of selling it everytime I've got a buyer on the line because I enjoy the kayak quite a bit and it's set up how I wanted (because I am the one who outfitted it). So I'm asking for input from you guys on why you paddle or peddle. Hoping I can get some input from guys like Chris and Greg who seem to do very well with paddle kayaks, and some of you guys who do well with your peddle drives. My main issue with my current yak is the drifting. If I am fighting a fish or re-tieing, the wind can cause me to drift a few hundred feet (maybe even yards). I think I would have a better time staying put with peddles because I could peddle into the wind as I use my hands for fishing related stuff. Hoping for some solid input and discussion. Thanks guys.