Sail option... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Monovasia · 09-22-2011, 12:54 PM

Anyone using the sail option to get out or back quicker? I have seen some video's where the aussy folks seem to be using the option successfully

mtnbykr2 · 09-22-2011, 03:09 PM

Check with "Gman", I fish with him, and he does use the sail on occaision,
He has his all dialed in, maybe he can give you some tips...

taggermike · 09-22-2011, 03:14 PM

I've fished in the bay from a sailing kayak. It was definately fast but fishing around the sail, amas, and rigging lines was awkward.I think it would be doable if you seperated the sailing from the fishing. Maybe paddle/peddle out before the wind came up with the sail furled and tied to the kayak. Then after you get your fishing done get the sail up and get a mostly free ride back to the launch. I have access to an adventure island and want to try this. You can also stand up and sorta lean/ wrap your leg around the mast and fire some nice casts. Mike

Monovasia · 09-23-2011, 01:17 PM

I have only seen one kayak in play with a sail since I have been fishing out of Dana Point Harbor...and he wasn't fishing...the back stay would be the only thing I can see in the way from a fishing perspective...

KeptMan · 09-23-2011, 06:43 PM

There was a 2-HP outboard on Craig's list today for $60. I bet that is cheaper and lighter (20-lbs) than a sail. It might not plane your kayak but you probably would make 8-knots into the current and wind. Just a thought.

09-22-2011, 12:54 PM	#1
Monovasia Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 38	Sail option... Anyone using the sail option to get out or back quicker? I have seen some video's where the aussy folks seem to be using the option successfully

09-23-2011, 06:43 PM	#5
KeptMan Junior Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 21	2-HP outboard for $60 There was a 2-HP outboard on Craig's list today for $60. I bet that is cheaper and lighter (20-lbs) than a sail. It might not plane your kayak but you probably would make 8-knots into the current and wind. Just a thought.

09-22-2011, 03:09 PM	#2
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	Check with "Gman", I fish with him, and he does use the sail on occaision, He has his all dialed in, maybe he can give you some tips...

09-22-2011, 03:14 PM	#3
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	I've fished in the bay from a sailing kayak. It was definately fast but fishing around the sail, amas, and rigging lines was awkward.I think it would be doable if you seperated the sailing from the fishing. Maybe paddle/peddle out before the wind came up with the sail furled and tied to the kayak. Then after you get your fishing done get the sail up and get a mostly free ride back to the launch. I have access to an adventure island and want to try this. You can also stand up and sorta lean/ wrap your leg around the mast and fire some nice casts. Mike

09-23-2011, 01:17 PM	#4
Monovasia Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 38	I have only seen one kayak in play with a sail since I have been fishing out of Dana Point Harbor...and he wasn't fishing...the back stay would be the only thing I can see in the way from a fishing perspective...