Wanting to get into this! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Bert Vega · 12-21-2013, 12:34 PM

I am considering trying this hobby out. Never really been kayaking. Few times here and there. Have not been fishing.
in over a decade. But enjoyed it when I did it. I was recently injured in a mountain bike crash and am looking to get into something else. Little less dangerous but gets me out the house a day here and there. I have been doing a ton of research online. Week in hospital lots of time to start research. I have narrowed my choice down to two kayaks right now. I am a looking at the PA 14 or a Jackson Big Tuna. I will be putting a motor on the tuna for sure. Since I don't have the best shoulders. Wanted to know what everyone is running. Or if anyone has opinion on either two boats. I will be fishing mostly in ocean with a few fresh water trips here and there. I like to option of the second seat on the tuna in case my son ever wanted to go or bring a buddy. I fighter 95% of the time I will be on my own. Any comments would be appreciated. Also I have no friends that currently do this. So all on my own for now.

rieffer · 12-21-2013, 02:00 PM

Give Hobie a good look, especially with the bad wings. I've got a PA12 and love it.

DanaPT · 12-21-2013, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rieffer

Give Hobie a good look, especially with the bad wings. I've got a PA12 and love it.

x2.

i say go for a single seater.

svendawg · 12-21-2013, 02:25 PM

If you have issues with your shoulders you might want to consider a PA-12. It's easier to load and move around, especially if you plan on transporting it on a rack,

StinkyMatt · 12-21-2013, 03:56 PM

Welcome.

No, you are not on your own. You have the entire BWE group to help you out.

Do not go buy a yak.

Go to any yak shop and test drive several.

Now buy a yak.

Amish Ed · 12-21-2013, 09:51 PM

Matt said it all really. But, Svendawg makes a good point too.

MrPatrick · 12-22-2013, 07:22 PM

"And lo, the sun shown down upon the 'Yak and it was good!"

MrPatrick · 01-21-2014, 02:09 PM

Get the radio
Safety doesn't have a price.

Bert Vega · 01-21-2014, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrPatrick

Get the radio
Safety doesn't have a price.

That is so true. I will be picking one up. Don't tell the warden but I got the rest of my $$$ and budget has been increased by $800. It's on now!

alanw · 01-21-2014, 05:54 PM

You don't need to spend $170 on a radio, I got mine at West Marine on sale for around $85 I think.

MrPatrick · 01-21-2014, 08:21 PM

^^^^^^^ x 2!!!!!

I never have it off while on the water. I paddled someone else's kayak in the very shallow water at the Tidelands launch without mine and I felt so uncomfortable. Almost like driving a car without a seatbelt.

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Bert Vega · 01-21-2014, 10:01 PM

Point taken. I purchased the hobie angler vest. I have worn my wakeboard vest every second I have been in my yak. I will do the same with this. Purchased the vest, waders and 4 rod and reel combos tonight. I should be dialed with remaining items on my list by Sunday.

COLDCUT · 01-22-2014, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bert Vega

I purchased 4 rod and reel combos tonight. I should be dialed with remaining items on my list by Sunday.

Bert, what rod/reel setups did you decide on?

Bert Vega · 01-22-2014, 01:59 PM

Went with

1 penn senator 113 with a triburon kit on a cal star rod
1 daiwa saltist 40 with a cal star rod
1 diawa Luna with a saber rod
1 penn international 975 on a cal star rod

I may get one or two more rod/reel combo. But it's going to after I get the rest of my stuff. I am filling all reels with full braid and going to use flora carbon leaders. Also picked up my radio. All I need now is landing kit, splash top, leashes and tackle. I will have everything but that freakin FF by Sunday.

Thanks for the west marine tip alanw $99.99!

12-21-2013, 12:34 PM	#1
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	Wanting to get into this! I am considering trying this hobby out. Never really been kayaking. Few times here and there. Have not been fishing. in over a decade. But enjoyed it when I did it. I was recently injured in a mountain bike crash and am looking to get into something else. Little less dangerous but gets me out the house a day here and there. I have been doing a ton of research online. Week in hospital lots of time to start research. I have narrowed my choice down to two kayaks right now. I am a looking at the PA 14 or a Jackson Big Tuna. I will be putting a motor on the tuna for sure. Since I don't have the best shoulders. Wanted to know what everyone is running. Or if anyone has opinion on either two boats. I will be fishing mostly in ocean with a few fresh water trips here and there. I like to option of the second seat on the tuna in case my son ever wanted to go or bring a buddy. I fighter 95% of the time I will be on my own. Any comments would be appreciated. Also I have no friends that currently do this. So all on my own for now.

12-21-2013, 02:25 PM	#4
svendawg Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wildomar, Ca. Posts: 331	PA-12 If you have issues with your shoulders you might want to consider a PA-12. It's easier to load and move around, especially if you plan on transporting it on a rack,

12-21-2013, 09:51 PM	#6
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	Matt said it all really. But, Svendawg makes a good point too. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

01-21-2014, 05:54 PM	#10
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	You don't need to spend $170 on a radio, I got mine at West Marine on sale for around $85 I think. __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

01-21-2014, 08:21 PM	#11
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	Wanting to get into this! ^^^^^^^ x 2!!!!! I never have it off while on the water. I paddled someone else's kayak in the very shallow water at the Tidelands launch without mine and I felt so uncomfortable. Almost like driving a car without a seatbelt. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

12-21-2013, 02:00 PM	#2
rieffer Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 91	Give Hobie a good look, especially with the bad wings. I've got a PA12 and love it.

12-21-2013, 03:56 PM	#5
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,168	Welcome. No, you are not on your own. You have the entire BWE group to help you out. Do not go buy a yak. Go to any yak shop and test drive several. Now buy a yak.

12-22-2013, 07:22 PM	#7
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	"And lo, the sun shown down upon the 'Yak and it was good!"

01-21-2014, 02:09 PM	#8
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	Get the radio Safety doesn't have a price.

01-21-2014, 10:01 PM	#12
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	Point taken. I purchased the hobie angler vest. I have worn my wakeboard vest every second I have been in my yak. I will do the same with this. Purchased the vest, waders and 4 rod and reel combos tonight. I should be dialed with remaining items on my list by Sunday.

01-22-2014, 01:59 PM	#14
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	Went with 1 penn senator 113 with a triburon kit on a cal star rod 1 daiwa saltist 40 with a cal star rod 1 diawa Luna with a saber rod 1 penn international 975 on a cal star rod I may get one or two more rod/reel combo. But it's going to after I get the rest of my stuff. I am filling all reels with full braid and going to use flora carbon leaders. Also picked up my radio. All I need now is landing kit, splash top, leashes and tackle. I will have everything but that freakin FF by Sunday. Thanks for the west marine tip alanw $99.99!