Yak Board

so my neighbor just gave me an ocean kayak Yak Board. my question is, is it going to be ok to rock fish and freedive with? I know it is not the one I will use forever but will it work until I can get the one I really want?

Do I send the money and customize it(add pole holders, ect.) or just leave it as is? 

the yak board is more of a surf play boat than kayak, at 8ft in lenghth i wouldnt really go out rockfishing on it, cameron

Agreed. I had one and at 200lb and that was without and tackle I was near the limit. Maybe in place of a boogie or banks board for freediving

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Sarge,

I have an OK BigYak which is only slightly bigger than the Yak Board:

http://www.oceankayak.com/kayaks/single_kayaks/yak_board/

http://www.oceankayak.com/kayaks/single_kayaks/big_yak/

I have had a TON of awesome adventures over the past 5 years both using rod/reel and diving on the BigYak and still pull it out for quick paddles or when my other yaks aren't available for whatever reason.

Here are the pros of a small yak in my opinion:

-Lightweight! Nice and easy and quick to load/unload and get down to the water.
-Stable and simple.

Cons:
-Harder to paddle long distances
-Limited weight capacity
-Limited storage

But honestly, I think if it floats you and your dive or fishing gear, get out there and have fun with it until you come across a better option!

 

Sincerely,

Jim

Not a yak to be rockfishing from.  I picked up EWB's YakBoard for my kid, it works great for him at 45lbs.  I put my buddy in it who is around 220, the entire mid section of the yak was under water with just the bow and stern sticking up....was fine on a hot summer day out at the lake, but there is no way I'd do anything other than play in the surf or lake on a hot day.  But a fun little boat just to play around and get wet on!

Not a yak to be rockfishing from.  I picked up EWB's YakBoard for my kid, it works great for him at 45lbs.  I put my buddy in it who is around 220, the entire mid section of the yak was under water with just the bow and stern sticking up....was fine on a hot summer day out at the lake, but there is no way I'd do anything other than play in the surf or lake on a hot day.  But a fun little boat just to play around and get wet on!

Love to see it put to use....Smile is priceless. WAY better then having is sit on the side yard!

Not a yak to be rockfishing from.  I picked up EWB's YakBoard for my kid, it works great for him at 45lbs.  I put my buddy in it who is around 220, the entire mid section of the yak was under water with just the bow and stern sticking up....was fine on a hot summer day out at the lake, but there is no way I'd do anything other than play in the surf or lake on a hot day.  But a fun little boat just to play around and get wet on!

Love to see it put to use....Smile is priceless. WAY better then having is sit on the side yard!

For sure man, he LOVES having his own yak!