Pro Angler 12 Paddle hitting side rails? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

RedSledTeam · 04-23-2013, 01:16 PM

Try a longer paddle or exaggerate your technique.

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SoCalCJ · 04-23-2013, 06:45 PM

Try using the single blade with the T-handel (outrigger canoe style) and you wont have that problem at all anymore.

BillzBaitz · 04-23-2013, 07:00 PM

i too have run into the issue.. I solved the issue by leaning forward as I paddle.. This has solved my issue.

When I have paddle my rudder is up, so hitting the stearing handle really isnt that big a deal.

Old Man in the Sea · 04-23-2013, 07:05 PM

I have not had that problem ...yes use a longer paddle and sit up straight w/ hands up higher...my seat is raised up by using 2 X 2 maple boards under the chair which also probably helps some also - I only use it in the surf zone,,,peddle for speed...

gear junkie · 04-23-2013, 10:01 PM

I have a pa14 and have to exaggerate the paddle stroke but you get used to it. One thing using the paddle and peddle excels at is more responsive then with the rudder. I use this when next to kelp and drop shot in the clear space.

04-23-2013, 01:16 PM	#1
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	Try a longer paddle or exaggerate your technique. addleersm ilie:

04-23-2013, 06:45 PM	#2
SoCalCJ Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 126	Try using the single blade with the T-handel (outrigger canoe style) and you wont have that problem at all anymore.

04-23-2013, 07:00 PM	#3
BillzBaitz Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Redlands Posts: 118	i too have run into the issue.. I solved the issue by leaning forward as I paddle.. This has solved my issue. When I have paddle my rudder is up, so hitting the stearing handle really isnt that big a deal.

04-23-2013, 07:05 PM	#4
Old Man in the Sea Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Park Posts: 569	I have not had that problem ...yes use a longer paddle and sit up straight w/ hands up higher...my seat is raised up by using 2 X 2 maple boards under the chair which also probably helps some also - I only use it in the surf zone,,,peddle for speed...

04-23-2013, 10:01 PM	#5
gear junkie Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ventura Posts: 76	I have a pa14 and have to exaggerate the paddle stroke but you get used to it. One thing using the paddle and peddle excels at is more responsive then with the rudder. I use this when next to kelp and drop shot in the clear space.