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haliseafut

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June 30, 2025, 04:54:51 PM
hey everyone I'm John, just bought my first kayak (brooklyn kayak company tandem 12.8") and look forward to fishing and getting tips to catching fish in the SF bay area!
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June 30, 2025, 05:04:13 PM #1
Welcome John to NCKA  :smt006
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June 30, 2025, 05:27:33 PM #2
Hi John, welcome.

Tandem kayaks take some additional coordination with your partner.  My wife and I love fishing with our tandem kayak.  I use Hobie sidekicks (stabilizer) on our tandem.

Paul
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June 30, 2025, 05:41:35 PM #3
Welcome to NCKA :smt006
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June 30, 2025, 05:46:08 PM #4
Welcome! I used to paddle a tandem from the back while my kids fished from the front. Worked great!
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June 30, 2025, 08:39:48 PM #5
Welcome aboard John  :smt006
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June 30, 2025, 09:18:52 PM #6
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July 01, 2025, 01:40:05 PM #7
Welcome to the community, John.   :smt001
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