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Topic: New and First Kayak owner  (Read 5406 times)

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FisHunter

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WTTM!!    you better watch out!......for there is NO CURE! 
I see many miles pedaled, and many of fish in your future. :smt002
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Rho

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WTTM!!    you better watch out!......for there is NO CURE! 
I see many miles pedaled, and many of fish in your future. :smt002

Thx! I just did 8 miles before sunset last night and this weekend I hope to do the 14 miles around Alameda.

These are good recon runs for me because I can visually see potential fishing spots along the way.
Hobie Adventure


ChuckE

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Thx! I just did 8 miles before sunset last night and this weekend I hope to do the 14 miles around Alameda.

These are good recon runs for me because I can visually see potential fishing spots along the way.
Recon runs?   I hope you're at least trolling a striper or halibut lure along the way.  :smt003
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EWB

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Took the yak to the delta and compared to the bay it was a cakewalk.  Using the standard fins on flat water makes me think the turbos are not as necessary although I'm going to get them anyway :)


DO IT! I'd say the three no brainers for Hobies are

1. Turbo Fins
2. The BIG Wheeleez (that goes for ALL yaks)
3. Sailing rudder
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ChuckE

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Took the yak to the delta and compared to the bay it was a cakewalk.  Using the standard fins on flat water makes me think the turbos are not as necessary although I'm going to get them anyway :)


DO IT! I'd say the three no brainers for Hobies are

1. Turbo Fins
2. The BIG Wheeleez (that goes for ALL yaks)
3. Sailing rudder
Ditto that!
Winner - 2023 ARW Halibut Derby "King of the Wall"
Winner - 2018 ARW Halibut Handline Derby
Winner - 2013 Doran Beach Crabfest
2nd Place - 2012 Alameda Rockwall Halibut Derby
Winner (Biggest Rock Crab) - 2010 Half Moon Bay Crabfest
Winner - 2009 Alameda Rockwall Halibut Derby
Winner - 2009 Paradise Halibut Hunt
Winner - 2007 NCKA Angler of the Year
Winner "Grand Slam" - 2007 Bendo @ Mendo III
2nd Place - 2007 Monterey Bay Kayak Fishing Derby
Winner - 2004 Santa Cruz Kayak Fishing Derby


otobepelagic

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Took the yak to the delta and compared to the bay it was a cakewalk.  Using the standard fins on flat water makes me think the turbos are not as necessary although I'm going to get them anyway :)


DO IT! I'd say the three no brainers for Hobies are

1. Turbo Fins
2. The BIG Wheeleez (that goes for ALL yaks)
3. Sailing rudder

Add a Sail to the list...
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Rho

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Thx! I just did 8 miles before sunset last night and this weekend I hope to do the 14 miles around Alameda.

These are good recon runs for me because I can visually see potential fishing spots along the way.
Recon runs?   I hope you're at least trolling a striper or halibut lure along the way.  :smt003

I was thinking that but I need someone to bash me over the head because I've been Fly Fishing Catch and Release (LMB and Stipers) for ever and realized after the cruise I should have trolled... DOH!!
Hobie Adventure


Rho

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Took the yak to the delta and compared to the bay it was a cakewalk.  Using the standard fins on flat water makes me think the turbos are not as necessary although I'm going to get them anyway :)


DO IT! I'd say the three no brainers for Hobies are

1. Turbo Fins
2. The BIG Wheeleez (that goes for ALL yaks)
3. Sailing rudder

I have the wheels, Sailing Rudder.. just need the turbo fins, which will be purchased b4 the week is over (I hope my wife does not have a login to this forum???!!??   :smt009
Hobie Adventure


 

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