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[dorado50]

The hobie rudder system allows you to keep the fish to one side at all times just by adjusting the rudder as to which direction the fish is heading or going, no need to swing rod from side to side. The worst part about a hobie is that there is no fish storage!!

[aguachico]

Originally Posted by dorado50

The hobie rudder system allows you to keep the fish to one side at all times just by adjusting the rudder as to which direction the fish is heading or going, no need to swing rod from side to side. The worst part about a hobie is that there is no fish storage!!

That's easily achieved without a rudder system. right foot left foot.

[Handymansd]

Originally Posted by aguachico

That's easily achieved without a rudder system. right foot left foot.

lol

[pchen911]

Aquachico:

Originally Posted by aguachico

That's easily achieved without a rudder system. right foot left foot.

I don't quite understand this but am interested in what you mean.

Do you mean drag the left foot or right foot in water while fighting the fish? Or do you mean using your foot to press on certain parts of the kayak to control the orientation?

I'd like to figure this out if it is going to be helpful.... unless you were just kidding. I've never consciously thought about keeping the fish to one side or the other before but it seems like it could be helpful.

[aguachico]

Originally Posted by pchen911

Aquachico:
I don't quite understand this but am interested in what you mean.
Do you mean drag the left foot or right foot in water while fighting the fish? Or do you mean using your foot to press on certain parts of the kayak to control the orientation?
I'd like to figure this out if it is going to be helpful.... unless you were just kidding. I've never consciously thought about keeping the fish to one side or the other before but it seems like it could be helpful.

No I was not kidding. D50 mentions that an advantage of a rudder system is being able to keep a fish on one side of the yak while fighting the fish.

That is probably true - but not necessary.

While the yak is moving I can turn the yak by lowering my foot (13EEE) on either side. I like to keep my fish on the port side of the yak so I drop my right leg out turning it starboard. I can come to a full stop with both legs.

I use this technic while surf landing also - landing is not my strong point so every little bit helps.

BTW: kick ass stories on Jim's board - your father is a lucky dude. Good fish karma coming your way.

Art

[pchen911]

Originally Posted by aguachico

No I was not kidding. D50 mentions that an advantage of a rudder system is being able to keep a fish on one side of the yak while fighting the fish.

That is probably true - but not necessary.

While the yak is moving I can turn the yak by lowering my foot (13EEE) on either side. I like to keep my fish on the port side of the yak so I drop my right leg out turning it starboard. I can come to a full stop with both legs.

I use this technic while surf landing also - landing is not my strong point so every little bit helps.

BTW: kick ass stories on Jim's board - your father is a lucky dude. Good fish karma coming your way.

Art

Thanks Art,

Will give that a try next time. I figure it would probably be easier to do on a shorter boat though... I can see it on my old shorter boats like the cobras, but on the P15 I am using now, its pretty hard to swing that thing around.

Luckily, left side or right side, I have no real preference.... but certainly can help when fighting fish with a second line in the water.

Thanks also Josh, but actually your stories are really inspiring to me.... On many levels. First to let me know what the possibilities are and how much further there is to go and learn. Then again with your willingness to share your reports when it seems people aren't reporting much nowadays (compared to years past). Your generousity is very much appreciated.

I'll admit though.... I am still quite a ways from the level of C&R those yellowtail beauties on your other post. When people fish, its feast or famine.... When I fish, its famine or starvation.

[bearlythere]

Love mine..but have to agree with Dorado 50 on the fish storage problem...getting to the main hatch is lil tricky and if theres already a fish in there good luck...I have had my peddels pinned by a big fish head at peddels tail over face with fish in la jolla and have had to just paddle back....glad I had the adventure....its ok though whens its the happy paddle

[THE DARKHORSE]

In reference to Pchen911 posts on LJKF, and the multiple successful outings with your father. Honestly, I had a tear in my eye reading them (I'm sure I wasn't alone), and to say I'm envious is a serious understatement, so thanks for sharing!