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Special Interest => Kayak & Canoe Chat => Topic started by: CCFISHER on July 17, 2011, 09:03:54 AM

Title: Newbie to yak fishing
Post by: CCFISHER on July 17, 2011, 09:03:54 AM

Hi All,

Would be interested in your advice on best fishing yak to start with?

Cheers

CCFISHER 8)

Title: Re: Newbie to yak fishing
Post by: bushwacker on July 17, 2011, 10:38:03 AM

When i started yak fishing not long ago i tried a few different ones friends had and is best to do so to find what you like yourself. My first yak is a ocean kayak scrambler 11 and i find it pretty good for an all rounder for dams and creeks, Others may disagree but depends what you want it for.

Steve

Title: Re: Newbie to yak fishing
Post by: Binder on July 17, 2011, 11:13:57 AM

Yeah, horses for courses.
I've got big and small yaks, I tend to use my Tempo mostly, by my little yaks work just as well, (tend to leave them for the kids) just a little more tippy, have to be more careful about the gear you want to take and how to stow it, but lots more maneuverable and quicker through the water.

Title: Re: Newbie to yak fishing
Post by: Nativeman on July 17, 2011, 04:51:51 PM

Quote from: Member on July 17, 2011, 09:03:54 AM

Hi All,

Would be interested in your advice on best fishing yak to start with?

Cheers

CCFISHER 8)

What sort of fishing do you intend on doing? Dams or Rivers and creeks, or the lot?

Cheers

Title: Re: Newbie to yak fishing
Post by: Sweetwater on July 17, 2011, 05:23:22 PM

Answering a few of these will help you choose the right type of kayak for you.

How much do you weigh?
How tall are you?
What type of location are you most likely to be paddling?
Distances you think you will travel?
Budget?

Cheers,

Title: Re: Newbie to yak fishing
Post by: StevenM on July 17, 2011, 06:49:40 PM

Quote from: Member on July 17, 2011, 05:23:22 PM

Answering a few of these will help you choose the right type of kayak for you.

How much do you weigh?
How tall are you?
What type of location are you most likely to be paddling?
Distances you think you will travel?
Budget?

Cheers,

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