n00b would like to observe... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Waterâ€™s Edge

roadx · 12-23-2010, 01:00 PM

just try it at the house? if you can load and unload then your set.

budkona · 12-23-2010, 01:36 PM

Thanks but I didn't buy the yak yet. And... I wonder if, once I get it in the water, is the paddling and such gonna be too much for me. Either way it will be good for me to watch some experienced kayakers in action.

roadx · 12-23-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by budkona

Thanks but I didn't buy the yak yet. And... I wonder if, once I get it in the water, is the paddling and such gonna be too much for me. Either way it will be good for me to watch some experienced kayakers in action.

my suggestion would be to go and demo a kayak. that way you will know what you like in a yak and what you dont, also it will give you and idea how heavy the models your interested in are and what paddles the best for you. maybe peddles are the way to go??

OEX is a good place to go for a demo and talk to pro's that can make sure you have what you need.

GregAndrew · 12-23-2010, 05:43 PM

If your shoulder injury is permanent, I would consider a Hobie peddle kayak. There are guys fishing Castaic pretty regular these days that you could probably hook up with.

budkona · 12-23-2010, 05:47 PM

Hmmm... my pal has bad hips and he's been trying to get me to buy a Hobie with him. I'll look into that. Although I'm not into bass fishing, Castaic lake would be a good place for me to get used to the gear and "break in" my shoulder.

thanks Roadx, Greg

Amish Ed · 12-25-2010, 09:49 PM

Hobie is definitely a good way to go if you have a bum shoulder. Then your main issue will only be loading and unloading. And definitely go and demo some yaks.

MVC · 12-26-2010, 06:35 AM

I bought a Hobbie almost 2 years ago due to shoulder problems. I have no regrets, the Hobbie is the way to go.

12-23-2010, 01:00 PM	#1
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	just try it at the house? if you can load and unload then your set. __________________

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Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Hobie is definitely a good way to go if you have a bum shoulder. Then your main issue will only be loading and unloading. And definitely go and demo some yaks. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

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12-23-2010, 01:36 PM	#2
budkona Junior Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 5	Thanks but I didn't buy the yak yet. And... I wonder if, once I get it in the water, is the paddling and such gonna be too much for me. Either way it will be good for me to watch some experienced kayakers in action.

12-23-2010, 05:43 PM	#4
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	If your shoulder injury is permanent, I would consider a Hobie peddle kayak. There are guys fishing Castaic pretty regular these days that you could probably hook up with.

12-23-2010, 05:47 PM	#5
budkona Junior Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 5	Hmmm... my pal has bad hips and he's been trying to get me to buy a Hobie with him. I'll look into that. Although I'm not into bass fishing, Castaic lake would be a good place for me to get used to the gear and "break in" my shoulder. thanks Roadx, Greg

12-26-2010, 06:35 AM	#7
MVC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 278	I bought a Hobbie almost 2 years ago due to shoulder problems. I have no regrets, the Hobbie is the way to go.