Sail - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

FlyFishinYakr · 02-06-2015, 07:24 AM

Are you looking for a sail for fishing or a dedicated one for recreational sailing?
As I thought my disability might have diminished my ability to peddle "all day" after being unable to exercise for a few years, I opted for a "WindPaddle" sail I bought on Amazon for my OB. It seemed like a much better/cheaper alternative and much less cumbersome!
If your looking for a dedicated sail for sailing purposes then by all means look into the HOBIE sail but if you're looking for something to help you get around while fishing then this might be a good alternative to look into!
OEX wasn't selling them yet when I bought mine however I believe it's on their webstore now.

FFY

jruiz · 02-06-2015, 08:10 AM

I would suggest buying the AMAs if you decide to do so.

jruiz · 02-06-2015, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Bcrossb

AMA, that the outriggers? Side kick?

Yes the sidekick ama outriggers. You can sail upwind with hobie sail by tacking

PapaDave · 02-06-2015, 09:00 AM

The sail gets in the way when you are fishing.

makobob · 02-06-2015, 09:38 AM

Fish up wind, come home down wind. Get an umbrella. Contact Parrotfish Paul
that is what he does when he fishes Gonzaga with us. Not a great sail but it usually is good enough to get him home.

Fishin Phil · 02-06-2015, 10:21 AM

Totes Golf umbrella at Wally $14.99

Mike scales · 02-06-2015, 10:25 AM

Just used my sail for the first time in LJ last Tuesday after a long day. My legs were toast. Despite the lack of wind, It definitely gave my legs a small break on my way back to the launch. I think I'm liking it.

makobob · 02-06-2015, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Bcrossb

I'd probably look like a comic book character if I used an umbrella,lol

It's YOUR money, Less than $ 25 vs ...........................if it is cheap, works for you and makes your days on the water easier why not. Just don't get one in pink unless you want some of these guys to copy you.

RedSledTeam · 02-06-2015, 09:02 AM

There is a technical answer, but the gist of it is...it is not directly upwind.

02-06-2015, 07:24 AM	#1
FlyFishinYakr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta Posts: 729	Are you looking for a sail for fishing or a dedicated one for recreational sailing? As I thought my disability might have diminished my ability to peddle "all day" after being unable to exercise for a few years, I opted for a "WindPaddle" sail I bought on Amazon for my OB. It seemed like a much better/cheaper alternative and much less cumbersome! If your looking for a dedicated sail for sailing purposes then by all means look into the HOBIE sail but if you're looking for something to help you get around while fishing then this might be a good alternative to look into! OEX wasn't selling them yet when I bought mine however I believe it's on their webstore now. FFY Last edited by FlyFishinYakr; 02-06-2015 at 07:29 AM.

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PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,475	The sail gets in the way when you are fishing. __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

02-06-2015, 09:38 AM	#5
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Fish up wind, come home down wind. Get an umbrella. Contact Parrotfish Paul that is what he does when he fishes Gonzaga with us. Not a great sail but it usually is good enough to get him home. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

02-06-2015, 10:21 AM	#6
Fishin Phil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 288	Totes Golf umbrella at Wally $14.99 __________________ God, Family, Your Health, You're Fishing.

02-06-2015, 08:10 AM	#2
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,011	I would suggest buying the AMAs if you decide to do so.

02-06-2015, 10:25 AM	#7
Mike scales Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 327	Just used my sail for the first time in LJ last Tuesday after a long day. My legs were toast. Despite the lack of wind, It definitely gave my legs a small break on my way back to the launch. I think I'm liking it.

02-06-2015, 09:02 AM	#9
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	There is a technical answer, but the gist of it is...it is not directly upwind.