Question for Pro Angler 12/14 owners - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Rufus · 09-15-2012, 08:59 PM

As to response time, you do have to have forward speed for any rudder to work. As mentioned, a burst of "quiver" kicks on the pedals will give you enough forward motion to turn quickly.[/QUOTE]

I apologize for being pickey, but it's not your forward speed, it's water flow over the rudder.

You can be anchored with zero forward speed and have plenty of stearage in a current.

But yes, to your point, give it a few kicks to get water flowing over your rudder and all of a sudden you'll have rudder response.

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09-15-2012, 08:59 PM	#11
Rufus Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ocean Beach Posts: 90	As to response time, you do have to have forward speed for any rudder to work. As mentioned, a burst of "quiver" kicks on the pedals will give you enough forward motion to turn quickly.[/QUOTE] I apologize for being pickey, but it's not your forward speed, it's water flow over the rudder. You can be anchored with zero forward speed and have plenty of stearage in a current. But yes, to your point, give it a few kicks to get water flowing over your rudder and all of a sudden you'll have rudder response.