New to kayak fishing with a Tandem Island

As the subject line states I am new to kayak fishing with a new tandem Island.  I'm interested to know what part weight plays when adding hakas.  Should they be as light as possible and if so, for what reasons?  It may seem obvious but I'm one those people that needs to know why. 

I'm also looking for options for rerouting the main sheet.

I love this forum! 

Congrats on the new tandem Skippy!  I suppose you should make it as light as possible and still carry your own weight if you are planning on sitting on it.

Rey

I'm also looking for options for rerouting the main sheet.

what specifically are you looking for?  the hobie forums would be a better resource for that question.

and i would recommend making hakas as light as you can.  why? the simple reason is you have to carry that son of a

Welcome Skippy.

Here's a nice Hobie haka video.



 

spine boards work. I also made one from inexpensive lumber from lowes. Total cost was about $15. I just made one and use it for crabbing (for the most part). I can try and dig up a pic if you are interested

I'm holding out for them to create a factory set   My project list is already tooooooooooo long.

I use a pair of spine boards on my AI, they are reasonably light- about as light as wood, float, and I can mount all kinds of junk on 'em if I want.  Best part no project to get them built.

The TI has plenty of speed without making any mods. Since we are fishing and not racing, personally, i think modifications are not necessary. The Islands all suffer from the fact that there is very little hull volume in front of the mast because it is a kayak first converted into a sailing vessel. The benefits of hakas is marginal because of the flex of the hull. The Islands are a lot of fun and can sail in very low wind. Fishing mods make sense. In low wind, barber haulers are helpful, but in high wind, reefing the sail and choosing an optimal point of sail and course will get you there faster than hakas. Learn how to sail your boat first, then make mods if needed and save yourself time and money. Don't be a hack adding modifications to compensate for inferior sailing skills. Just my 2 cents. Welcome to the Hobie Island fishing team.

Scott

I'd agree that the benefits of the hakas for sailing are minimal, but the benefits for fishing are huge...
So much easier to hang out on, fight fish from, attach stuff to, than tramps or nothing at all that it is must silly.
I loved the tramps, but the hakas just make it all that much better

Welcome aboard Skippy 

Yeah the traps (or just one) are great for fishing. As I mentioned my haka is used mostly for crabbing. Nice to be able to toss the traps on to bait, sort, etc. When just sailing i don't use it. I was thinking about making a two slat one for pure sailing. Just enough for my fat butt to sit on or lean out on

Thanks for the suggestions, I know how to sail mono hulls and sail an 18' Hobiecat.  The TI is quick and easy to set up (one person can do it). I can sail and fish/crab out of it.  The hakas will make a great place carry crab traps etc.  by the way, what are the best/easiest traps to carry on a yak while also being effective.


Skippy/Mark

Yeah the traps (or just one) are great for fishing. As I mentioned my haka is used mostly for crabbing. Nice to be able to toss the traps on to bait, sort, etc. When just sailing i don't use it. I was thinking about making a two slat one for pure sailing. Just enough for my fat butt to sit on or lean out on

I was thinking more of a small "seat" to mount on both sides right about where the locking brace forms the triangle.  I found the yak sails better the further back I can shift my weight.  I love sailing it almost as much as I love fishing it.

Wttm skippy, I use the promar collapsible traps and far as using them for dungies

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Do you add weight when crabbing in say, 30-40 of water?  The Promar trap seem very light.