Tandem Kayak Fishing - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Dave Legacy · 03-07-2016, 06:11 AM

I bought my first kayak last August, a tandem, to use with any combination of my three small boys. It was the right decision for my situation, but I have found it to be an uphill battle to outfit it for fishing. As one would expect I yearn for a single and will probably buy one at some point this year. That being said a tandem is enjoyable if you accept it for what it is and don't insist on making to everything. In my opinion there is no perfect tandem, so research them all and choose the one that works best for you.

Not a great pic, but here's my FF setup:

DanaPT · 03-07-2016, 06:23 AM

For what it is worth... you will eventually find your fishing buddies to flake or say, have less motivation than you.

With a single you are free to go at it on your own. Almost always can find a partner at a launch.

If you can buy singles do that.

She might get tired of out fishing you and want to go on her own.

PapaDave · 03-07-2016, 07:13 AM

I have a PA17, it is good to go single or double. I take my grandkids, friends or just go solo in it.

It's an investment to be sure, but it has been nice to be able to take others out.

svendawg · 03-07-2016, 07:28 AM

If you both have a single you can cover more water and share fishing info while on the water. Like others have said there will be times where only one of you can go fishing so a single will be easier on that person.

If you both have a single you can both set up your kayaks to your own personal preference. It may cost a little more to outfit both kayaks but it will be worth it.

IMHO. I think two singles will be better for your marriage. Speaking from experience. Even if you always fish together just that little separation will be golden. It also give you both the opportunity to have little one on one competition. (speaking from experience with two wives and forty years of marriage)
And lastly if one of you quit fishing you can sell one of the singles and the other one can still fish

theluckypig · 03-07-2016, 07:41 AM

i have a hobie oasis that i use to take my two boys out. i also take my girlfriend, or other buddies out. it can also be a great platform for hooping (its like having a hobie pickup). it's an all around great kayak that i would recommend highly (if you use it...), but i am now looking to upgrade to a pa17... and btw i have a trident 4.7 for solo days...

Harry Hill · 03-07-2016, 11:51 AM

the best thing about the tandem is I can sit in back and watch the wife paddle, as long as I wave my paddle around once in awhile she thinks I'm back there paddling also.

Murray · 03-07-2016, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry Hill

the best thing about the tandem is I can sit in back and watch the wife paddle, as long as I wave my paddle around once in awhile she thinks I'm back there paddling also.

That is funny.

03-07-2016, 06:11 AM	#1
Dave Legacy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hacienda Heights, CA Posts: 427	I bought my first kayak last August, a tandem, to use with any combination of my three small boys. It was the right decision for my situation, but I have found it to be an uphill battle to outfit it for fishing. As one would expect I yearn for a single and will probably buy one at some point this year. That being said a tandem is enjoyable if you accept it for what it is and don't insist on making to everything. In my opinion there is no perfect tandem, so research them all and choose the one that works best for you. Not a great pic, but here's my FF setup: Last edited by Dave Legacy; 03-07-2016 at 11:30 AM.

03-07-2016, 07:13 AM	#3
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,475	I have a PA17, it is good to go single or double. I take my grandkids, friends or just go solo in it. It's an investment to be sure, but it has been nice to be able to take others out. __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

03-07-2016, 07:28 AM	#4
svendawg Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wildomar, Ca. Posts: 331	Singles If you both have a single you can cover more water and share fishing info while on the water. Like others have said there will be times where only one of you can go fishing so a single will be easier on that person. If you both have a single you can both set up your kayaks to your own personal preference. It may cost a little more to outfit both kayaks but it will be worth it. IMHO. I think two singles will be better for your marriage. Speaking from experience. Even if you always fish together just that little separation will be golden. It also give you both the opportunity to have little one on one competition. (speaking from experience with two wives and forty years of marriage) And lastly if one of you quit fishing you can sell one of the singles and the other one can still fish

03-07-2016, 06:23 AM	#2
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	For what it is worth... you will eventually find your fishing buddies to flake or say, have less motivation than you. With a single you are free to go at it on your own. Almost always can find a partner at a launch. If you can buy singles do that. She might get tired of out fishing you and want to go on her own.

03-07-2016, 07:41 AM	#5
theluckypig Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Pedro Posts: 694	i have a hobie oasis that i use to take my two boys out. i also take my girlfriend, or other buddies out. it can also be a great platform for hooping (its like having a hobie pickup). it's an all around great kayak that i would recommend highly (if you use it...), but i am now looking to upgrade to a pa17... and btw i have a trident 4.7 for solo days...

03-07-2016, 11:51 AM	#6
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	the best thing about the tandem is I can sit in back and watch the wife paddle, as long as I wave my paddle around once in awhile she thinks I'm back there paddling also.