nargse1 Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 hi all took my new yak out today with a client from work and yes dear (the experienced one). took abit of getting used to but i think im getting it now. also loaded and unloaded it on and off the 4wd solo. (which now means i can get out more even though i only got it yesterday) went from around 11am-2pm down at the local. i got one just leagal bream 1st catch for the yak. two average tailor one nice big flounder and one flathead round the 50cm mark ok guys im hooked onto yet another hobbie or should i say hobie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 There'll be no stopping you now, Damien! Congrats on your first fish from your new Hobby, the Hobie!! :) Roberta Next time you go out, just lean left & right & see what limit you can set for 'comfy' angles ..... it'll help for when you get into rougher water & you'll know your limits. Also make sure everything is TIED ON!!! It is not a matter of 'if' just 'WHEN"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nargse1 Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 There'll be no stopping you now, Damien! Congrats on your first fish from your new Hobby, the Hobie!! :) Roberta Next time you go out, just lean left & right & see what limit you can set for 'comfy' angles ..... it'll help for when you get into rougher water & you'll know your limits. Also make sure everything is TIED ON!!! It is not a matter of 'if' just 'WHEN"! hey Roberta, i actually gave the yak a bit of a rocking pretty much as soon as i left land to see how much it could take. ithought if i go in the drink it might aswell be now so i learn. to my suprise i was taking in water left and right and was still upright. i felt i could get up and crawl around, possibly stand up (but ill attempt this another day) im thinkin of venturing out closer to the harbour next trip. slowly ill get there. i have that marlin in mind. lol my 3yr old daughter has named my yak DORA which is a kids cartoon for you that dont know. DORA THE EXPLORA. is this a suitable name or is it lame???do u even name kayaks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 ....im thinkin of venturing out closer to the harbour next trip...... just make sure you have a life jacket on! Also make sure the rear scupper holes are 'empty'!! THey are designed to allow the water to drain out. If you have them plugged up in heavy water, your rear can be dragged down a bit, especially if you have a crate full of gear there too! I don't usually get my seat wet unless it is raining or I am in really rough water & big waves! Dora sounds good for a name! Your daughter will be happy Yep, both mine are named! Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakfishing Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Theres no going back now, you understand? The addiction takes hold quick and swift. Soon you will want your yak permanently fused to your buttocks. Anyway you did better than my first time, I only managed a couple of bream and a flatty all undersize. I was still glowing tho, I reckon its at least triple the satisfaction of catching a fish from anywhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nargse1 Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 yea hey i loved catching fish off the yak. totally diferent fishing style but a good one. just like to know if you do catch and wanna keep it where do u guys keep them??? my fishing is mostly catch n release but just incase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakfishing Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I just have an esky I put behind the seat, fill up the bottom with ice and your good to go. Only problem is when you get a big arse flatty its hard to squeeze them in. Youve also got all the space inside the yaks body accessed via the hatches, but it stinks inside mine, and I prefer putting the fish on ice straight away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I have a 'holey' shopping bag that slips over the front rod holder & the fish sit in it, in the water! I added a Wetsuit Zipper to the top, to keep them there, after a few decided to make a dash for freedom when I first started using it! Some folk leave them in the water at the bottom of the pedals Cheers Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigtempo Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Fantstic stuff ,dosnt take long to get hooked .... Hope you had some of these to celabrate cheers craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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