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Old 06-06-2016, 06:45 AM   #1
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Questions on the Pro Angler 17

How seaworthy is the pro angler 17 in case i am 8 miles out from land and conditions get a bit rough.

I know the Tandem Islander is able to handle it, but i am interested in the PA17t.
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Old 06-06-2016, 07:09 AM   #2
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I have one, I've been out in some rough conditions about 5 miles out, handles it with no problem.
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Old 06-06-2016, 07:37 AM   #3
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Thanks, any major upgrades or any strong recommendation if purchasing the PA17, aside from the trailer for So cal waters?
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Old 06-06-2016, 06:34 PM   #4
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I think you need a boat!
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Old 06-06-2016, 07:28 PM   #5
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Based on the other thread I think I may have an idea who Frank is going out with .....
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Old 06-06-2016, 08:00 PM   #6
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Frank, with all due respect are you for real? You flipped inside the harbor about 1.5 miles from the launch, you had to get rescued and had to get your kayak towed back and now you want to fish 8 miles out?


ARE YOU SERIOUS?

I'm asking these questions as an individual and not as JORLUIVIL.



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Old 06-06-2016, 08:10 PM   #7
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Party pooper!!

Wanted to read another thread about someone needing to be rescued cause they went out 3 miles and got lost... Haha
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Old 06-06-2016, 09:34 PM   #8
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Jorge, hear say this hear say that...


Where is the evidence , do you know what happened? Where u there... have you seen the video...No...but this person told me this i heard this.







Facts facts facts...only i know the facts ... how do you know where i fish... we dont fish togther... and please stay out of my threads. This was never a jorge be my friend show

Your like a jealous girlfriend
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Old 06-06-2016, 10:37 PM   #9
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I've always wanted to do that. Carry on...
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Old 06-07-2016, 07:50 AM   #10
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Thanks, any major upgrades or any strong recommendation if purchasing the PA17, aside from the trailer for So cal waters?
Not really, in fact, some of the accessories aren't that great.

Rail mount tackle box.... Handy, but gets in the way if you hang it on the inside, I do use it though.

Rail mount rod holders.... The cord came off two of the three I purchased. The rods are hard to remove when the seats are in, they don't bend very well around the seat.

Rail mount FF mount... Nice, you can position it just about anywhere as long as the cord reaches.

Rail mount cup holders... Really, never use them.

Seat mount fighting cup... nice, especially for the large variety fish, give you some leverage without pinching your jewels.

Rail mount pads... These are great for mounting rod holders to, Scotty or Ram. The adjustability is very nice.

There is one item I highly recommend but is not from hobie.

http://www.tacklewebs.com/hobie-vant...ter-set-2-for/

They work very well (looks like the price went up a little since I bought them though).

As for the bait tank I made two, a 26 gallon for when I am solo and a 12 gallon when I have a guest. Both of these are made by Moeller, I used Hobie hardware to mount them like a hobie tank.

That about covers it...
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Old 06-07-2016, 09:16 AM   #11
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thanks for the advice!
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Old 06-07-2016, 10:29 AM   #12
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Not really, in fact, some of the accessories aren't that great.

As for the bait tank I made two, a 26 gallon for when I am solo and a 12 gallon when I have a guest. Both of these are made by Moeller, I used Hobie hardware to mount them like a hobie tank.

That about covers it...


Hi..

Can you share some pictures of the bait tank setup you have? Interested in doing one myself..
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26 gallon bait tank?? DOesn't that weigh like 200# when full?
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Old 06-07-2016, 11:44 AM   #14
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The 17 is great as long as you're not launching into huge surf. I would say up to 3 feet is fine and I have had it about 6 miles offshore looking for tuna with no problems. It really shines in the bays and la jolla for taking inexperienced friends out.
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Old 06-07-2016, 11:58 AM   #15
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26 gallon bait tank?? DOesn't that weigh like 200# when full?


Its got a 900lb weight capacity so its probably not that bad


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Old 06-07-2016, 02:23 PM   #16
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Hi..

Can you share some pictures of the bait tank setup you have? Interested in doing one myself..
I will take some this evening and post it.
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Old 06-07-2016, 02:27 PM   #17
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26 gallon bait tank?? DOesn't that weigh like 200# when full?
Yep, holds a LOT of bait and they stay alive quite awhile. I don't use this one when there is going to be two people. I usually equip the 12 gallon for the guest trips.
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Old 06-07-2016, 02:31 PM   #18
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The 17 is great as long as you're not launching into huge surf. I would say up to 3 feet is fine and I have had it about 6 miles offshore looking for tuna with no problems. It really shines in the bays and la jolla for taking inexperienced friends out.
I don't even try to do surf launches in it, I can barely drag it over the sand when it is setup.

That said it is VERY nice for taking inexperienced anglers out. I used to have two 14's but I ended up having to chase the guests down as they had no idea on how to handle the kayak, drift, wind or locations on the GPS. The 17 makes it easy, "Have a seat, sit back and relax"

I've had mine out about 5 miles in a rain squall, no problem.
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Old 06-07-2016, 03:24 PM   #19
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Hey Dave I saw your tank when we met at the DP ramps a couple of months back, looked custom with rounded ends to keep the bait swimming good and seemed to fit nicely in the 17.
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