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Safety for me is wearing a standards approved PDF, I keep my VHF , EPIRB, Strobe Safety Light , Rescue Light etc on my vest I do this incase I get seperated from my kayak, also in the rear hatch of my Hobie Outback I keep a survival / first aid/ emergency kayak repair kit. Some days going offshore I...

Im keen on the Viking reloads myself But my favourite kayak for Australian offshore conditions which ison my shopping list is the stealth kayaks out of South Africa. Getting back on the Vikings they are very popular in Australia and have seen a series of demonstration days organised all the ways dow...

One of my friends went to Australia years back, and he was never considered or called a "Yank". He was a Texan, and they know and acknowledge the difference. People in the State of Zulia, in Western Venezuela, where Lake Maricaibo is, call themselves the "Texans of Venezuela", b...

Oz Thanks for the information those look awesome and take the idea a step further. Unfortunately there seems to be very little supply here in the US. I found a bunch on the web in Australia but only 2 here. You have me serious thinking that of how to get one without breaking the bank Thanks Ed No w...

Have you looked at keeleasy tape? It's designed for use in water but won't cover your whole hull but is good to protect specific areas of the bottom or where ever you need I use Keeleasy on my Hobie Outback, have it run in the entire keel plus some bits around the nose Ive had it on now for 1.5 yea...

G Day fellas Been a while since Ive been on post, a couple of years I think Anyway figured I may as well show my ugly mug again and be a sociable bastard. Im based east coast Australia in the state of NSW and fish ocean or BTB as you fellas call it. I did have a Cobra FnD but sold it and moved onto ...

G Day Mate Maybe an Aussie can shed some light on " bed rolls" or what we prefer to call them " SWAGS" In OZ they hugely popular and have a stronger follow in then tents of any kind I am a fisho and shooter and spend weeks traveling remote and isolated areas of the Aussie bush an...

I run the larger tracks in the rear trays
It's great for offshore work here in OZ

The missus is showing an interesting in kayak fishing, and drooling over all these Jackson Kayaks has somehow developed a neural pathway from the impulsive part of brain to my wallet. I've now got that little voice in my head, saying a nice flash and shiny new Jackson Kayak like the Big Tuna, will a...

Question I'm putting out there.

What's the longest distance you have sailed on the kayak, what type of sail and what type of kayak.

How often do you use your sail also and do you see it as a benefit to your fishing?

Cheers

OzFnD

Hard to say but I think a new yak is almost better than a new wife......

Glad my wife isn't a member of this forum.

OzFnD

Both kayaks look great , but have to be a little bias here and say Ive got preference for that Jackson Kayak ( awesome looking ride).

Would love a Jackson kayak in my fishing arsenal

To me it looks like a good down wind sail. I don't know anybody that has used one, but there are cheaper ways to harness the power of the wind. An umbrella is also a likely candidate. Having a rudder on your kayak makes it easier as well. Umbrella's can be a pain in the butt to use for sailing, tri...

Hey Guys,

This is a great thread, very informative and well put together
I will be taking close note of the links and advice
Well done

Cheers

OzFnD

Kids pool noodle foam can be shaped around the inside of your kayak.

For those who want a real laugh, go to google search and types in the words " Kayak, Jet Engine" and have a look at how many hits come up especially the YouTube clips. On a seperate note if your looking at tiny motors to power small water craft check out the following links of light weight...

As I said guys, Us Aussies are an inventive lot and wish I could claim credit for this but I can't. I found this on a search for local Aussie kayak fishing forums. This isn't me, haven't met or communicated with the person involved but it is as funny as piss when you read through it. http://www.akff...

I don't see any problem with it. Not that I have done it, but like you say, I have seen a number of people use electric trolling motors without any problems. My only concern would be where you locate the gas tank, and what happens if you turtle in the surf. I do know if you tow a FnD behind a ski b...

Once again guys, I appreciate the feedback Lots of great info you have provided and will definitely take it all in. Apart from the minor humour with the typo error ( anyone could have done the same). I want to personally thank Mulletmaster too, I would be keen to try duck hunting and do appreciate t...

Guys Just testing the waters on this one, haven't done it before ! The cobra fish n dive is a wide kayak and designed to take a motor mount. On occasion I may run a 30 pound thrust electric motor, which works when the current isnt too strong. I have only used it on lakes and rivers ( not off shore)....

Welcome!!! If you need a fishing partner just say when. I'll be there. Good Luck. Share more pict. Little bit late in another response on this, but if your fair dinkum about flying over to Australia for a holiday and keen on the local fishing scene, then drop me a PM I have a few fishing kayaks I d...

MulletMaster08 wrote: I would advise going on a dick hunt, but that's me.

By the way, you picked the right state to come visit to do these things

I'm too scared to even get on the plane now............

Once again thanks guys, I figure Texas has to be the top place to go in the US if your a hunting, fishing and kayaking enthusiast. Yeah I'm keen to pay to have a go of all the toys we can't get in Aussie. If any of you guys ever fly over to Australia for a Holiday drop me a personal message and migh...

Thanks guys, Appreciate the input, will definitely look up those areas for gear hire and guides etc. I've only ever done fishing and hunting / shooting here in Australia, so have no idea what to expect in Texas ( never been before). I want to make sure I get all the right information before I fly ov...

Hey guys, I've been thinking of organising a holiday to visit your great country, I've never been before and apart from doing all the normal tourist stuff, Im pretty keen on the hunting, shooting & especially kayak fishing. Question Jumping off plane and not knowing much about the local scene wh...