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[barrell]

I just signed on. Ill try to keep you guys up to date with what is going on around Atlantic City as soon as the water temps hit 47 degrees or so.

[IrishAyes]

Nice to have you aboard Barrell. Anything you can add, please feel free to do so. Any questions you have, just ask.

Looking forward to your input. 

[kayak1]

Thats what we needed a South report.... If I can help the same let me know   

[Luna Sea 5]

welcome

[Bucktail]

Yo back!   Welcome Barrell.

[ped579]

Welcome Aboard barrel,

Nice to see you over here.  I have seen you on another site and I asked you a few questions last year regarding a kayak that a slightly overweight (no comments either guys), over 60 guy with 2 hip replacements can get into and use for a few hours at a clip.

I think I even directed you to a manufacturer in Texas.  The name of the maker and sales all wrapped up in one is Slo-Mo Boats. 

http://www.slomoboats.com/

I was looking for opinions so that is why I asked for your advice.  I really would love to get something a little less expensive though.  The one with the equipment I needed to make it comfortable was slightly over 2 grand.

Any thoughts?

Again Welcome Aboard.

Happy Catching

Paul

[kayak1]

 Paul.... Some of the new kayaks today may just work for you.... that place in Brick Town on RT 70 will let you test run some yaks before you buy them...... If you ever want to use mine let me know.....
We can drop in over on bay Ave.......

[barrell]

How are your hips. Most all the oldtimers are on the Hobie foot propelled now. One guy 65 years old told me he did 9 miles his first time out on the Hobie. If your hips never heeled well you may need to stick with paddling. The 36 inch wide fish and dive from Cobra is a great choice but heavy to transport on the roof. Pickup truck no problem.

[ped579]

Hey guys, Dave I guess when the water and weather warm up a bit I will take you up on that offer.

Barrel, the hips are pretty good but my problem is that I have to keep my legs at least 90 degrees or less.  In other words my thighs have to be even with or below my belt.  That is the reason for the higher seat.

I am thinking on going over to Jersey Paddler to see their boats.  The Ocean Kayak Big Angler seems to be wider as well as the seat looks like it rides higher than most.  That is why I was looking at the Slo-Mo boats.  The design looks like it would work and talking to the designer himself he will set the seat a little further aft so I have more room to straighten out my legs.  But like I mentioned that boat is well over 2 grand for my set up.

[barrell]

A high seat is not always a good thing . Raising your center of gravity can make the kayak very unstable unless the hull is designed to be extra stable. The Hobie will work as you never bring your knees above your hips. It may actualy strenghthen your leg muscles taking a lot of stress of the hip replacement. Most guys recomend you dont buy a kayak you havent test paddled. This may be even better advice for you because of your specific needs. There is a new Hobie model comonig out in April that we arent alowed to give specifics on until it is introduced but I can say it will be the big dudes favorite.

[ped579]

Yeah I can see how some kayaks can be very unstable bit this particular boat has stabilizers on both sides and I was told it was extremely stable in a light chop while standing (not that I would stand).

The stabilizers come off as they are out board and make the boat even wider than it already is.

I will not be jumping into something yet as I want to make sure I will in fact be comfortable using it so I am looking forward to seeing the new model.  Keep me posted.

Thanks Barrel.

Paul

[DAK]

Good to see you here Barrell. By all means please keep us posted on what is happening around Brig. Those are my home waters, although I have only been yaking them for 3 yrs, so I still have alot to learn. Thanks!

dak

[barrell]

I only fish at night and can never find anybody else taht wants to go at night so keep in touch.

[seanr8w]

Hey Barrel, Welcome Aboard. I also fish these South Jersey waters... Brigantine to Longport mostly. I also work the nightshift, so I am used to staying up all night. I got out last year more in the night than I did in the day. I am startin to see a pretty good following on this site for us Southern Folks. Last Year I think I was one of about 3 or 4.  Anyway, I am always lookin for a fishin bud. I don't have a Kayak, so I am ground bound. I was gonna pick one up this year, but after buyin the new bach buggy, not so sure if I will be able to swing a kayak. Do strictly fish the yak, or do you surf fish also?

[barrell]

Hey Barrel, Welcome Aboard. I also fish these South Jersey waters... Brigantine to Longport mostly. I also work the nightshift, so I am used to staying up all night. I got out last year more in the night than I did in the day. I am startin to see a pretty good following on this site for us Southern Folks. Last Year I think I was one of about 3 or 4.  Anyway, I am always lookin for a fishin bud. I don't have a Kayak, so I am ground bound. I was gonna pick one up this year, but after buyin the new bach buggy, not so sure if I will be able to swing a kayak. Do strictly fish the yak, or do you surf fish also?

There is something about surf fishing that I just cant do it. So no, But I kayak fish almost every night after the water hits 48 degrees and I have plenty of extra kayaks if you want to come along. I laso have a 21 foot boat that I foolishly run up to 50 miles offshore all summer long.

[kayak1]

Im in for some night fishing for sure.... dont mind fishing new waters at all....

[seanr8w]

Hey Barrel, Welcome Aboard. I also fish these South Jersey waters... Brigantine to Longport mostly. I also work the nightshift, so I am used to staying up all night. I got out last year more in the night than I did in the day. I am startin to see a pretty good following on this site for us Southern Folks. Last Year I think I was one of about 3 or 4.  Anyway, I am always lookin for a fishin bud. I don't have a Kayak, so I am ground bound. I was gonna pick one up this year, but after buyin the new bach buggy, not so sure if I will be able to swing a kayak. Do strictly fish the yak, or do you surf fish also?

There is something about surf fishing that I just cant do it. So no, But I kayak fish almost every night after the water hits 48 degrees and I have plenty of extra kayaks if you want to come along. I laso have a 21 foot boat that I foolishly run up to 50 miles offshore all summer long.

LOL, thats alright! So far I have proven that I can't surf fish either I will definately take you up on that Kayak offer too. I would love to give it a try before I invest the money for one of my own. I look forward to hearing your reports! 

[blynch]

I just signed on. Ill try to keep you guys up to date with what is going on around Atlantic City as soon as the water temps hit 47 degrees or so.

welcome fellow barner, catch em up!

[barrell]

Fished last night with one of my newest Hobie customers. Water was only 42.6 under the bridge on an outgoing tide. We saw no bait but did see afew closemouthed marks. Nice to get out for the first time. It was my customer Pats first kayak, first nightime in a yak, and first time in a kayak.  He had a blast...

[DAK]

Thanks for the post Barrell. I took our oldest out to Corsons early Sun morn and tried some clams from the bank. Water was 41. Then we went to the rt 9 bridge at Beesleys Pt. Not a touch, but it was good to get out. Pretty soon now...