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[BOLTFISH]

Originally Posted by Tuff guy

Hi all, great site!

I am looking into kayak fishing as it seems like a good way to get out on the water and catch a variety of different fish. I am in San Diego and want to get an entry level kayak to maybe catch some rockfish or maybe some spotted bay bass.

I was looking into getting a used tandem off of craigslist because I'd also like to be able to use the kayak to take my girlfriend out around la jolla to see the sea life.

I've found a few of these

http://www.oceankayak.com/kayaks/tan...ks/malibu_two/

For good deals but is it a good platform to be able to fish off of? I would be going fishing solo, would the weight distribution be an issue? Again I'm a novice fisherman and I can't afford a huge budget for a kayak. Any advice on that particular model? I'd like to eventually get comfortable enough to go for some bigger fish, would this kayak limit me in that respect?

I'm new here as well and have similar questions....I want a tandem kayak for the wife and I to cruise and enjoy each others company (her priority) , and fish (my priority)

Love the site btw!

[vincentek9]

hell guys! welcome to the board!


a tandem would work great especially to take the lady out so she can have some fun too. paddling outside of the harbor can be a pain sometimes especially if you have to time your paddle rhythm together. if you go out solo on a tandem (very easily done) you just have to make sure to either sit in the middle area (if there is one)... or sit in the back and put some weight in the front (like your gear and stuff) so it will balance the kayak. goodluck out there and hopefully we'll be seeing some awesome reports from you guys!

[BOLTFISH]

Originally Posted by vincentek9

hell guys! welcome to the board!


a tandem would work great especially to take the lady out so she can have some fun too. paddling outside of the harbor can be a pain sometimes especially if you have to time your paddle rhythm together. if you go out solo on a tandem (very easily done) you just have to make sure to either sit in the middle area (if there is one)... or sit in the back and put some weight in the front (like your gear and stuff) so it will balance the kayak. goodluck out there and hopefully we'll be seeing some awesome reports from you guys!

The Jackson big tuna fits my needs, however it looks fairly heavy. We have expierence kayaking and have rented for a few years now. We have done some tandem kayaking all over CA and HI...Fishing from a tamdem yak is another story I imagine! I'm full of questions on best yak options, launch spots, ability to convert a non fishing platform to a fishing platform, best racks for a suburban, etc etc etc.

I hear a lot about "demo" your choices first. Which San Diego outfitter allows demos and has a fishing platform?

Thanks mucho

[Big Wave Dave]

Don't know what you're looking to spend, but a friend of mine in a similar situation, (he calls his wife his trolling motor), bought a Jackson Big Tuna. It can be configured easily into a tandem or single seater by moving the seats to different areas. They are very happy with it, and I am very envious of it. It is REALLY NICE!