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[aguachico]

Originally Posted by pchen911

Aquachico:
I don't quite understand this but am interested in what you mean.
Do you mean drag the left foot or right foot in water while fighting the fish? Or do you mean using your foot to press on certain parts of the kayak to control the orientation?
I'd like to figure this out if it is going to be helpful.... unless you were just kidding. I've never consciously thought about keeping the fish to one side or the other before but it seems like it could be helpful.

No I was not kidding. D50 mentions that an advantage of a rudder system is being able to keep a fish on one side of the yak while fighting the fish.

That is probably true - but not necessary.

While the yak is moving I can turn the yak by lowering my foot (13EEE) on either side. I like to keep my fish on the port side of the yak so I drop my right leg out turning it starboard. I can come to a full stop with both legs.

I use this technic while surf landing also - landing is not my strong point so every little bit helps.

BTW: kick ass stories on Jim's board - your father is a lucky dude. Good fish karma coming your way.

Art