Ocean fishing with a 10ft kayak

Hello,

I have a friend that owns a tarpon 100 and he is interested in going ocean kayak fishing. I have never personally try out the that kayak, but he says it's pretty stable. What do you guys think? Is it safe? Thanks in advance.

it all depends on where and when, weather .some places are flatter than lakes other places i get scared to go in a boat.

You never know what the ocean might throw at you. This sounds very dangerous. Especially after seeing someone barely make it back in a 13foot kayak.

When I was in Santa Cruz last week the conditions were awesome. Easily passable with a ten foot kayak.

But each spot has different threats. Do your homework!

Fished a Pelican 10 fter for yrs......slow but stable in all kinds of conditions...never been on a tarpon but I imagine it would be even better than a pelican...

Ok, I guess I'll take him out when conditions are good. I won't take him out when conditions are like albion  9-10ft swell...

Pretty much protected bays are good for him. Good luck bro!

Pretty much protected bays are good for him. Good luck bro!

Thanks

I fished  the ocean in a 9' Mainstream kayak for quite a while prior to getting bigger boats.  It's all relative.  If you have the safety gear and training you can be safe on a 9' boat, but you're probably better off with something bigger.   

I ride an OK Trident 11 and my wife has the Tarpon 100. Most of our trips are ocean but, like others said I watch weather reports, conditions, tides and have the safety gear and most important we don't push the edge and we don't go out more than half a mile. Of course, I would do nothing different in a 15 footer (except maybe venture out further).   The biggest negative is speed paddling if you do get in bad conditions and have to get back quick. Hence the staying in closer.
We have been out crabbing in 7 to 8 foot swells and we were comfortable.
The only thing about the Tarpon is it rides high (at least with my wife on hers) so it catches a lot of wind. But, its a solid, stable boat too.
Good fishing to ya!

Sounds good I'll let him know, thanks guys.

I fished  the ocean in a 9' Mainstream kayak for quite a while prior to getting bigger boats.  It's all relative.  If you have the safety gear and training you can be safe on a 9' boat, but you're probably better off with something bigger.   

Nice meeting you at Albion Eric.

Nice meeting you at Albion Eric.

Very nice to meet you as well, Jack.   

Here's a mile offshore in a 9' yak - from back in the day...

Nice 

What is the exact concern? Bigger is not always more stable. Bigger is usually roomier, but heavier. Often bigger/longer is a bit faster and more efficient. Otherwise, it is just a matter of getting used to the motion. There are days when even the party boats stay tied to the docks, and then there are days you can float tube out there. Pick a good day and take it slow.

Good luck.