Got my first one... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bigbarrels · 02-23-2012, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericko

If you can bring the kayak Andy will hook u up....

x2

Here is what can happen when you take on some water and then don't have your safety equipment straight

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...don%27t+happen

ful-rac · 02-23-2012, 03:41 PM

Hey there son...I'm also a fellow stealth 14 owner, if you have any questions let me know I'll try to help you out. Good luck out there!

William Novotny · 02-23-2012, 04:10 PM

Are you referring to the scupper holes? The scuppers allow water that naturally splashes into the seating and tankwell area to drain. I only plug the two in the seat and the two by my knees so my ass doesn't get wet. I leave the drains at my get open and the tank well open so it drains. If you have the 45° angled hatch in the back, leaving those back scupppers could cause the hatch to get swamped with water if your tsnkwell doesnt drain.

GR6RR · 02-24-2012, 09:14 AM

All great information! Thank you all!

I will for sure be stopping by to pick up those plugs and check out the store.
I will probably use a cork to seal the rear drain for Saturday morning and stop by OEX in the afternoon.

Again, thank you all for your help

GR6RR · 03-01-2012, 02:32 PM

Thought I'd update my thread on my yak! Was out there on the water in Newport Harbor and was tied up chillin', actually resting from paddling against the current.

mtnbykr2 · 03-01-2012, 04:05 PM

Cool
congrats on getting your feet, or yak wet...yeah NP can get a little dicey
with the wind and current some beautiful fishing there though...

William Novotny · 03-01-2012, 05:09 PM

Hope to meet you soon bro. Im 2 miles from the harbor so pm me whenever your plannin on gettin the yak wet. Im down to roll out.

02-23-2012, 03:41 PM	#2
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Hey there son...I'm also a fellow stealth 14 owner, if you have any questions let me know I'll try to help you out. Good luck out there! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

02-23-2012, 04:10 PM	#3
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	??? Are you referring to the scupper holes? The scuppers allow water that naturally splashes into the seating and tankwell area to drain. I only plug the two in the seat and the two by my knees so my ass doesn't get wet. I leave the drains at my get open and the tank well open so it drains. If you have the 45° angled hatch in the back, leaving those back scupppers could cause the hatch to get swamped with water if your tsnkwell doesnt drain. __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

03-01-2012, 04:05 PM	#6
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	Cool congrats on getting your feet, or yak wet...yeah NP can get a little dicey with the wind and current some beautiful fishing there though... __________________

03-01-2012, 05:09 PM	#7
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	Hope to meet you soon bro. Im 2 miles from the harbor so pm me whenever your plannin on gettin the yak wet. Im down to roll out. __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

02-24-2012, 09:14 AM	#4
GR6RR Lucky Fisher Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: too far inland Posts: 366	All great information! Thank you all! I will for sure be stopping by to pick up those plugs and check out the store. I will probably use a cork to seal the rear drain for Saturday morning and stop by OEX in the afternoon. Again, thank you all for your help