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Topic: cobra fish n dive  (Read 1969 times)

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Tigerfish

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I'm new to this obsession and already have a hobie and am looking for a paddle yak now anyone fish on this boat ?


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I'm new to this obsession and already have a hobie and am looking for a paddle yak now anyone fish on this boat ?

I own and fish from the FnD from time to time.  What do you want to know?
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How stable are they in the swells . I weight 185 -190 and the hobie I have I feel shaky on . Could just be me . A friend has one and says he loves it , so I wanted others input .Thanks


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FnD is one of the most stable SOT kayaks on the market and it can handle your weight with ease. If you thinking about getting one, I would recommend test paddle one to see if it's right for you.  Below is the link to what other people think out this yak:

http://www.paddling.net/Reviews/showReviews.html?prod=140
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Thanks for the link . Lots of choices out there .


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I'm 6'4" and weigh 275lbs. ans the F&D handles my fat arse easily.
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You may also want to consider test paddling a Malibu X Factor....
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