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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Fullerton
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The motion is different from a bike, so it will feel different because it is. Just like the first time using a conventional reel would feel awkward after only having used spinning reels.
Adjustments will make a lot of difference. Your leg muscles will "learn" the motion and the awkward feeling will fade. Talk to Andy at OEX on your package-deal question. They bring us this site free-to-the-user, so start your shopping there. Don't skimp on the safety gear. Other stuff you can get a little at a time as your experience builds. |
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Join Date: May 2018
Location: Mission Viejo
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Buena Park
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My recommendation is definitely the PA14. Your gonna have to learn how to move it and transport it. Once you figure that out, you should be fine. It will be a bit more difficult than a smaller lighter kayak, but the benefit is that you will have an awesome platform to fish on.
The motion has never been awkward for me, so long as the seat and the pedals are adjusted to to the right spot for you. You will definitely appreciate being able to move and or manuver while using your phone, drinking a beer, eating your lunch fighting a fish, etc... Of course the only reason I wouldn't get a proangler if I was you....would be that you fish a couple times don't catch anything and quit out of frustration. If your serious about fishing from your kayak, do it! If not then you should probably go another direction. It's alot of money to spend on something that's gonna sit in your garage permanently.
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Join Date: May 2015
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I would agree with the above, improper position of the seat or the drive can be a factor. Having my legs that high up on a kayak absolutely felt a bit awkward at first. For me making sure the seat was adjusted properly made it feel much more natural.
The legs of the seat should be kicked down, and then the angle of the seat back needs to be adjusted for comfort. See how that goes when you are at OEX.
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Join Date: May 2018
Location: Mission Viejo
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I have a truck with a six foot bed. That turns to eight with the tail gate down. If I do get the 14 I will get a bed extender that connects to the hitch. I also have plans to build a PVC rack the the bed and a wood and PVC rack at home to store it. I’ve been a life long bass angler I’ve fished in tournaments and clubs since I was a kid. I did have a bass boat but sold it when I got married to have money for a down payment. Since then I’ve been fishing out of my float tube when I can. It’s just time for a upgrade. I also live in Mission Viejo and have access to the lake so I can really learn and get comfortable on the yak. |
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: San Diego
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When I had a pa14, I never used a bed extender with a 6 ft bed and tailgate down. Never had a problem |
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Join Date: May 2018
Location: Mission Viejo
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 1,910
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The first time I used an Outback, I did not know about how to adjust the pedal reach. It was not a good ride.
Then when I learned, it got easier. The taller you are the higher the number setting. The legs should not be extended full without a bend in the knees. The angle of the seat back is important too. I think a test drive at Sunset OEX is a must first step. |
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