Big Tuna kayak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

BigTunaL · 02-20-2014, 09:35 AM

This is my first post and I'm very glad I'm part of this great forum. I am wondering if anyone owns a big tuna and launches from the surf. Does this kayak perform well in open water?

Thanks in advance.

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Bert Vega · 02-20-2014, 02:32 PM

I was looking at the big tuna for my first kayak. I ended up with a PA. Do you plan on using it as a tandem most of the time. If your going to be solo I would look at the big rig instead.

Quban · 02-20-2014, 08:15 PM

I have a hobie pro angler and loooooove it. I never tried a big tuna but its just my two cents. I love the fact that my hands are free to fish while I can pedal around. Very handy.

Raskal311 · 02-20-2014, 10:10 PM

yea i dont know how the paddle guys do it

I had a cobra prior and hated fishing in it. It was a great boat, fast and stable but the constant putting my rod down to adjust the boat sucked. Upgraded to a PA after six trips and never looked back.

alanw · 02-20-2014, 11:01 PM

hey you hobie guys stop peddling in circles because you have no reverse and talk about the big tuna

Raskal311 · 02-21-2014, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by alanw

hey you hobie guys stop peddling in circles because you have no reverse and talk about the big tuna

Its peddle or paddle.... Options are good

Friends dont let friends fish and paddle!

YakDout · 02-21-2014, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanw

hey you hobie guys stop peddling in circles because you have no reverse and talk about the big tuna

I flip my mirage drive 180 when I want reverse.

Bert Vega · 02-21-2014, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by alanw

hey you hobie guys stop peddling in circles because you have no reverse and talk about the big tuna

I think the Big Tuna is a great kayak. I wanted to get it so I could take my son here and there. I was told that paddling it solo may be more difficult. And that if I didnt have someone going with me most of the time then get a single seat. If you like the Jackson line look at the big rig. Its a solo and is pretty bad ass IMO.

kauaiboy04 · 02-21-2014, 07:28 AM

i don't own a big tuna, but have paddled it some. whats types of things are you looking for in a boat? space? speed? stability? tandem? honestly, for the surf, it was a bit 'large' for me, but definitely doable. i'd much rather launch with my cuda, faster and sleek. if its for the bays/lakes then yea, big tuna's cool too. it all depends on what you're looking for.

and to all you paddle haters, i like paddling...

BigTunaL · 02-21-2014, 08:27 AM

Thank you all for your replies. I would have loved going for a mirage and kept my cheap lifetime tandem for the family, but i cannot afford the extra 1K for the hobie. I think winter season it'll be used solo mostly and summer time with my kids (having 3 chairs is awesome)

I'm going to launch la Jolla shores tomorrow. I will post my test results on Sunday.

Thanks again everyone.

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BigTunaL · 02-23-2014, 11:49 AM

I hit La Jolla shores yesterday and overall I am satisfied with my new kayak.
Speed was not bad at all, we had plenty of leg room, the live bait tank was incredible and very efficient. I put in few Mackerels to test and they stayed alive the whole day. The only negative thing is stability: we could easily tip the boat with an aggressive paddle and a bit of weight shift. Next time I will try to go solo and see if it is more stable this way.

02-20-2014, 09:35 AM	#1
BigTunaL Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 170	Big Tuna kayak This is my first post and I'm very glad I'm part of this great forum. I am wondering if anyone owns a big tuna and launches from the surf. Does this kayak perform well in open water? Thanks in advance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

02-20-2014, 10:10 PM	#4
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	yea i dont know how the paddle guys do it I had a cobra prior and hated fishing in it. It was a great boat, fast and stable but the constant putting my rod down to adjust the boat sucked. Upgraded to a PA after six trips and never looked back. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

02-20-2014, 11:01 PM	#5
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02-21-2014, 07:28 AM	#9
kauaiboy04 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sandy Eggo Posts: 215	i don't own a big tuna, but have paddled it some. whats types of things are you looking for in a boat? space? speed? stability? tandem? honestly, for the surf, it was a bit 'large' for me, but definitely doable. i'd much rather launch with my cuda, faster and sleek. if its for the bays/lakes then yea, big tuna's cool too. it all depends on what you're looking for. and to all you paddle haters, i like paddling... __________________ http://socalkayak.blogspot.com

02-21-2014, 08:27 AM	#10
BigTunaL Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 170	Thank you all for your replies. I would have loved going for a mirage and kept my cheap lifetime tandem for the family, but i cannot afford the extra 1K for the hobie. I think winter season it'll be used solo mostly and summer time with my kids (having 3 chairs is awesome) I'm going to launch la Jolla shores tomorrow. I will post my test results on Sunday. Thanks again everyone. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

02-20-2014, 02:32 PM	#2
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	I was looking at the big tuna for my first kayak. I ended up with a PA. Do you plan on using it as a tandem most of the time. If your going to be solo I would look at the big rig instead.

02-20-2014, 08:15 PM	#3
Quban Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 34	I have a hobie pro angler and loooooove it. I never tried a big tuna but its just my two cents. I love the fact that my hands are free to fish while I can pedal around. Very handy.

02-23-2014, 11:49 AM	#11
BigTunaL Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 170	I hit La Jolla shores yesterday and overall I am satisfied with my new kayak. Speed was not bad at all, we had plenty of leg room, the live bait tank was incredible and very efficient. I put in few Mackerels to test and they stayed alive the whole day. The only negative thing is stability: we could easily tip the boat with an aggressive paddle and a bit of weight shift. Next time I will try to go solo and see if it is more stable this way.