Newbie lookin' for some guidance - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

seriola_killer · 02-09-2012, 07:39 PM

Hey everyone! Long time fisherman, complete newb on the Kayak. I recently (a couple months ago) bought a Cobra FnD. I've taken it out a dozen or so times, having really good success in the big bay for spotties, some turdrollers, and the occasional halibut.

I originally got the FnD because it was the most stable kayak on the planet, or so I thought. However, since I've grasped the basic concept of staying dry, I can't help but wonder if "stable" is just a personal preference once the learning curve has been reached.

Paddling this tank is a bitch going up current and/or into the wind, so I am already looking into the Mirage line from Hobie.

Maybe it's the optimistic side of me, but being a newb with a dozen or so experiences on the water in a kayak, am I correct in possibly thinking that I can get the hang of a "less stable" kayak like the Mirage relatively quickly?

Any advice or opinions are welcome, and thank you all, by the way, for sharing your pics and reports on this site. It kicks ass!

bus kid · 02-09-2012, 07:45 PM

Welcome to BWE.
Go see Andy at OEX Sunset Beach and test paddle a few. For me Stability comes with experience, and time spent on the water.

btw there is no botd here.

RK · 02-09-2012, 08:41 PM

stability is in the eye of the beholder, theres a ton of variables involved, your height, weight, balance, etc... factor into that the possibility of large fish attached trying to throw all that off and comfort level needs to be high...
All that being said, yes you will adjust just like how you took training wheels off and got comfortable on a two wheeled bike, same concept here. Only you know your limits and abilites.
Try new shit if it works rad if it doesnt this is a great forum to re sell on..

Welcome aboard, and I really only responded to this for the simple fact that your occupation is a vaginal massage therapist, a occupation that I highly respect.

roadx · 02-09-2012, 08:45 PM

the hobie outback is SUPER stable! dont try them unless your willing to sell your FND and get a outback

seriola_killer · 02-09-2012, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bus kid

Welcome to BWE.
Go see Andy at OEX Sunset Beach and test paddle a few. For me Stability comes with experience, and time spent on the water.

btw there is no botd here.

Well, I won't hold that against the site owner. :-)

mtnbykr2 · 02-10-2012, 07:33 AM

the suggestion of test driving the different yaks is a good one, and let me tell you from experience, once you try an Outback or Revo, you will definately want to trade in the FnD...imo

02-09-2012, 07:39 PM	#1
seriola_killer Sled Peddler Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bonita, Ca. Posts: 236	Newbie lookin' for some guidance Hey everyone! Long time fisherman, complete newb on the Kayak. I recently (a couple months ago) bought a Cobra FnD. I've taken it out a dozen or so times, having really good success in the big bay for spotties, some turdrollers, and the occasional halibut. I originally got the FnD because it was the most stable kayak on the planet, or so I thought. However, since I've grasped the basic concept of staying dry, I can't help but wonder if "stable" is just a personal preference once the learning curve has been reached. Paddling this tank is a bitch going up current and/or into the wind, so I am already looking into the Mirage line from Hobie. Maybe it's the optimistic side of me, but being a newb with a dozen or so experiences on the water in a kayak, am I correct in possibly thinking that I can get the hang of a "less stable" kayak like the Mirage relatively quickly? Any advice or opinions are welcome, and thank you all, by the way, for sharing your pics and reports on this site. It kicks ass! __________________ Jerry Moore Need a car or truck to yaul your yak? Ring me up. (619)988-3325

02-09-2012, 07:45 PM	#2
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	Welcome to BWE. Go see Andy at OEX Sunset Beach and test paddle a few. For me Stability comes with experience, and time spent on the water. btw there is no botd here. __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

02-09-2012, 08:45 PM	#4
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	the hobie outback is SUPER stable! dont try them unless your willing to sell your FND and get a outback __________________

02-10-2012, 07:33 AM	#6
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	the suggestion of test driving the different yaks is a good one, and let me tell you from experience, once you try an Outback or Revo, you will definately want to trade in the FnD...imo __________________

02-09-2012, 08:41 PM	#3
RK Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 736	stability is in the eye of the beholder, theres a ton of variables involved, your height, weight, balance, etc... factor into that the possibility of large fish attached trying to throw all that off and comfort level needs to be high... All that being said, yes you will adjust just like how you took training wheels off and got comfortable on a two wheeled bike, same concept here. Only you know your limits and abilites. Try new shit if it works rad if it doesnt this is a great forum to re sell on.. Welcome aboard, and I really only responded to this for the simple fact that your occupation is a vaginal massage therapist, a occupation that I highly respect.