Catalina Crossing -SUMMER 2014 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

lowprofile · 03-05-2014, 04:24 AM

Idk, with the responses written to those interested I'd find another group just so I didn't have to deal with the egos.

I've flipped my PA several dozen times. Some in 30ft+ water with 5-6ft swells but most while landing after running baits with it. I did a solo rescue to another kayaker that flipped his revo in a 5ft offshore swell, righted it, got him on and hoped back in my PA. I can say with all confidence, it's not hard at all.

I personally believe the Hobie Pro Angler is one of the best open water yaks out there. Stability, capacity and speed are all sufficient for a safe voyage across the channel. The only reason I ever flipped mine more than 100yards off the beach is because of my own stupidity and I knew the risks running baits into a tropical storm.

It looked like this for miles out.

Squid Vicious · 03-05-2014, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by lowprofile

Idk, with the responses written to those interested I'd find another group just so I didn't have to deal with the egos.

I've flipped my PA several dozen times. Some in 30ft+ water with 5-6ft swells but most while landing after running baits with it. I did a solo rescue to another kayaker that flipped his revo in a 5ft offshore swell, righted it, got him on and hoped back in my PA. I can say with all confidence, it's not hard at all.

I personally believe the Hobie Pro Angler is one of the best open water yaks out there. Stability, capacity and speed are all sufficient for a safe voyage across the channel. The only reason I ever flipped mine more than 100yards off the beach is because of my own stupidity and I knew the risks running baits into a tropical storm.

It looked like this for miles out.

....damn...that looks like a beach break...only no beach

sandydiego · 03-05-2014, 08:01 AM

The best way to see if you are up to the crossing is to load all you fishing gear, beer, food, water, camp gear and see how much of a difference it's going to be paddling with the whole load. Weigh everything - look at the total and add your weight. It all adds up fast. What's the weight limit of your craft? Now go down to the beach, launch and fish all day. You will know your limits and your kayak limits fast.

Good luck to all. Maybe I will make a run next trip.

Cheers

Steve

03-05-2014, 04:24 AM	#1
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	Idk, with the responses written to those interested I'd find another group just so I didn't have to deal with the egos. I've flipped my PA several dozen times. Some in 30ft+ water with 5-6ft swells but most while landing after running baits with it. I did a solo rescue to another kayaker that flipped his revo in a 5ft offshore swell, righted it, got him on and hoped back in my PA. I can say with all confidence, it's not hard at all. I personally believe the Hobie Pro Angler is one of the best open water yaks out there. Stability, capacity and speed are all sufficient for a safe voyage across the channel. The only reason I ever flipped mine more than 100yards off the beach is because of my own stupidity and I knew the risks running baits into a tropical storm. It looked like this for miles out. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

03-05-2014, 08:01 AM	#3
sandydiego Rum Pirate Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilds of Mira Mesa Posts: 388	The best way to see if you are up to the crossing is to load all you fishing gear, beer, food, water, camp gear and see how much of a difference it's going to be paddling with the whole load. Weigh everything - look at the total and add your weight. It all adds up fast. What's the weight limit of your craft? Now go down to the beach, launch and fish all day. You will know your limits and your kayak limits fast. Good luck to all. Maybe I will make a run next trip. Cheers Steve