Unassisted YFT From the Kayak!!!

[Pagzzz]

I cannot wait to read how this turns out!!!!

It got me thinking. I don't have a kayak, but I do paddle a 1-man outrigger canoe (OC-1) that I can average about 5-6 MPH on and have paddled 20 miles before. I know they do this kind of fishing in Hawaii. I can clamp a rod holder to the outriggers and troll even.

hmmmm ....

[cabojohn]

It's a commitment going outside. Adrenalin will get you there...but remember, you have to paddle back tired too.
Expect possible wind, current & swells...
Stay alert & watch for boats as they will not be looking for 'kayaks'.
I'd consider flying a flag. GPS /compass & vhs.
FOR SURE bring extra food & water /drinks. Energy gels /Roctaine etc. You will want to pack light too.
Be safe & good luck.

[RedSledTeam]

Be VERY VISIBLE guys! It's a zoo out there! I heard 10 boats on every paddy!!
-RST

[Hunters Pa]

Originally Posted by cabojohn

It's a commitment going outside. Adrenalin will get you there...but remember, you have to paddle back tired too.
Expect possible wind, current & swells...
Stay alert & watch for boats as they will not be looking for 'kayaks'.
I'd consider flying a flag. GPS /compass & vhs.
FOR SURE bring extra food & water /drinks. Energy gels /Roctaine etc. You will want to pack light too.
Be safe & good luck.

And make sure you tell people exactly when and where you are going, AND when you should be expected back

[chris138]

It looks like 2,100 people have seen my trip itinerary, so I'm holding you all personally responsible for my rescue.

I'm gonna be out there and some PBer will come up to me and be like "hey youre chris138 huh. you should be careful its real sketch out here" as he's slamming rum drinks and bumping some butt rock.

That's after I see Josh on his way in with 80lb bft saying something along the lines of "it was wide open blues on squid, on the balloon, 75 yards back and 50 ft down pinned on a purple swimbait. should have been here an hour ago"

[chris138]

Originally Posted by Pagzzz

I cannot wait to read how this turns out!!!!

It got me thinking. I don't have a kayak, but I do paddle a 1-man outrigger canoe (OC-1) that I can average about 5-6 MPH on and have paddled 20 miles before. I know they do this kind of fishing in Hawaii. I can clamp a rod holder to the outriggers and troll even.

hmmmm ....

Pagz, my GF has an OC-1 as well. I think she will be joining me offshore here in the next few weeks. Might be some other paddlers from the Hanohano club trying as well. You should try rigging your OC-1 for fishing and share what you learn. What would be super rad is to take a 4 man surf canoe out to the bank!

[Pagzzz]

Originally Posted by chris138

Pagz, my GF has an OC-1 as well. I think she will be joining me offshore here in the next few weeks. Might be some other paddlers from the Hanohano club trying as well. You should try rigging your OC-1 for fishing and share what you learn. What would be super rad is to take a 4 man surf canoe out to the bank!

Going to try convincing my coach (Kapolioka'ehukai Canoe Club) to take OC-6 out for support vessel! We can troll at 6-7 knots in that bad boy all day long.

[wiredantz]

I would only attempt it with a sail, outriggers, and a motor

[Old Man in the Sea]

We followed Chris138 and 3 other kayakers to the 9 mile - light variable winds were in their favor - ...let them throw their yellowtail and yellowfin in the back of our boat to lighten their load for the paddle back in...As you can see in the picture - they killed it...

[driftwood]

Originally Posted by Old Man in the Sea

We followed Chris138 and 3 other kayakers to the 9 mile - light variable winds were in their favor - ...let them throw their yellowtail and yellowfin in the back of our boat to lighten their load for the paddle back in...As you can see in the picture - they killed it...

Ha haaaaa! That was funny Randy. I know exactly were you guys hooked all those Yellow fins and YT. Not very far.

[Old Man in the Sea]

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