PA Belly Flop - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

HAVABASS · 12-02-2012, 01:19 PM

I installed a bait tank and an "H"-Bar on the PA-12 the other day.

Stood for a pee and over I went (me, not the Yak). I heard the H-bar adds abnornal leverage and promotes tipping. I think I agree.

I really like to stand up and fish.

Should I:

a) lose the H-bar or
b) devise a way to rig up the stabilizers.

Any advise is appreciated

Wet in Havasu...

MrM · 12-02-2012, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HAVABASS

Stood for a pee and over I went (me, not the Yak).

Two words. Scupper Holes.

StinkyMatt · 12-02-2012, 01:34 PM

If you need stabilizers on a PA then just buy a Bayliner.

What were you drinking that made you need to pee and made you so unstable?

RedSledTeam · 12-02-2012, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HAVABASS

Should I:

a) lose the H-bar or
b) devise a way to rig up the stabilizers.

Any advise is appreciated

Wet in Havasu...

c) Stay closer to the CG (center of gravity) and...GET A LONGER PISS-TUBE!

slobslayer · 12-02-2012, 02:07 PM

I used dread peeing on my tarpon 160, but just picked up my pro angler last night and can't wait to stand and pee like a man!

DanaPT · 12-02-2012, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedSledTeam

c) Stay closer to the CG (center of gravity) and...GET A LONGER PISS-TUBE!

The piss tube is the bomb.

12-02-2012, 02:29 PM

I take a knee to pee when it's slightly bumpy

TEAMFISH · 12-02-2012, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrM

Two words. Scupper Holes.

This is why I love my Trident 13

finyak · 12-02-2012, 02:35 PM

Cut back on the

.

CheapPelican · 12-02-2012, 04:38 PM

MrM · 12-02-2012, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CheapPelican

RobFish · 12-02-2012, 05:16 PM

I take a knee and give the Mirage Drive a little rinse from above.

fsuindustries · 12-02-2012, 07:34 PM

So I thought the pee tube was a certain type of manufactured product, well take my advice don't google pee tube.

jorluivil · 12-02-2012, 07:56 PM

I pee, check the water temp and water depth all at the same time

Cbad Mike · 12-02-2012, 09:43 PM

H bars? Scupper holes? Pee tubes? I DONT GET IT !!!!!!!!

Why didnt you guys just buy a Malibu Stealth like I did?

Mine came with a built in toilet. It even flushes at the flick of a switch.

Now if you see me sitting backwards on my kayak you will know what Im doing.

RockyRaab · 12-03-2012, 05:37 AM

The Mirage Drive Rinse is the answer. Kneel and go.

The H-bar might be great for somebody who fly-fishes the flats, but it's definitely a tipover hazard anywhere there are waves and water you can't stand up in.

wiredantz · 12-03-2012, 07:17 AM

i never thought about using a pee tube...... what are you doing frank.... peeing in the pee tube...

down it goes through the scupper....

wade · 12-03-2012, 08:03 AM

Hey Havabass,

The H-bar is great for various applications, but In certain winds and swell I find it helpful to use just the I-Bar when on the 12' as compared to the PA 14', and I skateboard.. Sure its no fly fishing solution or any stripping basket, but it serves several functions. Stability for only twenty bucks never felt so good..
Those voodoo boards might help your balance?..

Old Man in the Sea · 12-03-2012, 10:03 AM

mirage drive or dedicated wide mouth hiking water bottle down the waders and rinse it...easier than the tube approach...oh and if I have to take a crap I peddle over to cbad mike and use his public toilet....only $.25 charge...

CheapPelican · 12-03-2012, 10:26 AM

^ You can crap down the mirage drive. Just Gaff out the floaters.

12-02-2012, 01:19 PM	#1
HAVABASS Junior Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 18	PA Belly Flop I installed a bait tank and an "H"-Bar on the PA-12 the other day. Stood for a pee and over I went (me, not the Yak). I heard the H-bar adds abnornal leverage and promotes tipping. I think I agree. I really like to stand up and fish. Should I: a) lose the H-bar or b) devise a way to rig up the stabilizers. Any advise is appreciated Wet in Havasu...

12-02-2012, 02:35 PM	#9
finyak Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 332	Cut back on the.

12-02-2012, 04:38 PM	#10
CheapPelican Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Too far from the launch. Posts: 443	...Had to see this one comming

12-02-2012, 05:16 PM	#12
RobFish Massive Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 382	I take a knee and give the Mirage Drive a little rinse from above. __________________

12-02-2012, 07:56 PM	#14
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	I pee, check the water temp and water depth all at the same time __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

12-02-2012, 01:34 PM	#3
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,168	If you need stabilizers on a PA then just buy a Bayliner. What were you drinking that made you need to pee and made you so unstable?

12-02-2012, 02:07 PM	#5
slobslayer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Santee Posts: 384	I used dread peeing on my tarpon 160, but just picked up my pro angler last night and can't wait to stand and pee like a man!

12-02-2012, 02:29 PM	#7
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	I take a knee to pee when it's slightly bumpy

12-02-2012, 07:34 PM	#13
fsuindustries Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oceanside Posts: 69	So I thought the pee tube was a certain type of manufactured product, well take my advice don't google pee tube.

12-03-2012, 05:37 AM	#16
RockyRaab Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 138	The Mirage Drive Rinse is the answer. Kneel and go. The H-bar might be great for somebody who fly-fishes the flats, but it's definitely a tipover hazard anywhere there are waves and water you can't stand up in.

12-03-2012, 07:17 AM	#17
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	i never thought about using a pee tube...... what are you doing frank.... peeing in the pee tube...down it goes through the scupper.... __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

12-03-2012, 08:03 AM	#18
wade Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,214	Hey Havabass, The H-bar is great for various applications, but In certain winds and swell I find it helpful to use just the I-Bar when on the 12' as compared to the PA 14', and I skateboard.. Sure its no fly fishing solution or any stripping basket, but it serves several functions. Stability for only twenty bucks never felt so good.. Those voodoo boards might help your balance?.. __________________

12-03-2012, 10:03 AM	#19
Old Man in the Sea Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Park Posts: 569	mirage drive or dedicated wide mouth hiking water bottle down the waders and rinse it...easier than the tube approach...oh and if I have to take a crap I peddle over to cbad mike and use his public toilet....only $.25 charge...

12-03-2012, 10:26 AM	#20
CheapPelican Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Too far from the launch. Posts: 443	^ You can crap down the mirage drive. Just Gaff out the floaters.