First kayak ride yesterday at IOP

Saltwater Kayak Fishing
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Well been thinking about getting kayak to keep at our IOP house for times I do not want to drag the boat down here

It was suggested here and THT to rent one and see how I like it

Well Wife and I went to Timeout Sports and looked around Friday just killing time and i really liked the idea of those with the raised seats. In fact buddy of mine is an outdoor writer and does the “kayak” section in SC Sportsman (Phil Gentry) and he told me the seat was VERY IMPORTANT

Satuday Wife and go to IOP Marina and rent a tandem kayak to must paddle around, keep in mind we are BOTH on the other side of 50 years old:smiley:

Young guy there, hate I forgot his name, was VERY helpful and instructive on what to do and got a kick out of the answer if I knew my way around IOP, Told him I was fishing right here when the Marina was NOT HERE and WD did not exist. He and I had a great conversation about the old IOP

Anyway we get in and head out and wife is somewhat nervous and uncomfortable first 10/15 minutes. We then pull beside a dock and she adjusted the seat and her position somewhat and was ok after that and really enjoyed it. We paddled all the way to the other side of the bridge behind marina and actually great time. We decided to turn around and come back and this is when I noticed my legs were like rubber. No feeling at all and I literally had to pick the up with my hands. I guess the way I was sitting restriced the blood flow a good bit and they were completely asleep. Well I knew this would be a problem when we got ready to get out.

Came back with the current and wife was really enjoying her ride, funny thing was I was in back and let her do most of the paddling and she could not see me:smiley:

Came back to ramp and when I went out, rental guy was there helping us out, I was ok on my left leg but when I put my right leg down I kept going back and yep ended up laying in the water:smiley::smiley:

I am sure those around got a kick out of it but it did not surprise me at all

Now my big question is one of of the k

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Tprice try a 12’ Hobie Pro Angler. You will love I think. Seat will adjust lumbar, bottom seat position, back seat position, and also will drop down a respective 3-4" when you need that extra weight centered more to the hull of the boat. I use this feature when it gets a little bumpy out or windy & I want a more secure feeling.

The platform itself is very stable & easy to launch if you have the correct trailer. Yes they are a bit expensive for a “kayak” but this “Boat” is far from a kayak. Rod storage, fish box, comfortable/adjustable seat, tackle management system, add on trolling motor if needed and a space for live well if you like bait fishing make this a well thought out platform from an American company with a solid reputation & warranty.

I personally own two of these boats 2012 & 2014. If you like to fish your totally hands free. Look at the bottom of one. Almost built on a type of twin pontoon system that tapers together up front. Very stable design.

As you can see I’m partial to the Hobie, after falling out of my sit on tops more than once I was super happy to put those years behind me. Good luck with your search!!

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I think any of the kayaks with the lawnchair-type seat would be better for you. I used to have the same problems when I was fishing out of a kayak that just had the molded-in seat with the little foam pad for cushioning.

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