Outigger System

[Billy V]

Originally Posted by ElectroMike

Is it my lack of experience that make me think I need more stability for my yaka? I being a big p+++y

Honestly Mike, I think it may be. If you simply hang your legs over the sides while seated in the yak it becomes much more stable. Outriggers are not the answer.
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Thats what I do when hooked up to a big fish.

When loading up my bait tank I sit side saddle and drop the sabiki directly into the tank for the macs to calm down, then unhook them 1 at a time.
-The same goes for hooking up a mac.

I suggest you take your yak out in sheltered waters and climb all over it trying different maneuvers. Open and close hatches, slide all the way forward and aft. Sit side saddle and try reaching around the yak.

This is the only real way to test the limits and will build your confidence.

I climb all over a 27.5" wide adventure and have never had a problem since I tested it to its limits in Mission Bay.