New Yaker Here! Any tips?

[Harry Hill]

Originally Posted by RussH

I've seen another kayaker on that boat out at la jolla. Not sure if it's perfect for long excursions but it can work. I used to have one but never took it in the ocean. (Didn't live here when I had it) it is super stable but not a super fast paddle.

I have the Bass Pro Ascend FS12T sit on top, I understand it isn't the best for ocean either but it's what I have for right now. It has been fine for lake fishing but it doesn't seem to be a very fast hull design. I talked with a guy who saw one with a trolling motor on that worked pretty good but kind of defeats the purpose of having a kayak. It stable though because of it's tunnel hull design.

[Yakman88]

Originally Posted by Harry Hill

I have the Bass Pro Ascend FS12T sit on top, I understand it isn't the best for ocean either but it's what I have for right now. It has been fine for lake fishing but it doesn't seem to be a very fast hull design. I talked with a guy who saw one with a trolling motor on that worked pretty good but kind of defeats the purpose of having a kayak. It stable though because of it's tunnel hull design.

Do you plan on trying to take it out in the ocean? I'm thinking I'll start in the harbors and work my way out into the open ocean. Probably won't go too far out though maybe a couple miles at most.