Another slow day on Mission Bay - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

alanw · 02-20-2016, 10:46 PM

Harry one of the reasons I sold my 2 Malibu kayaks (Stealth and X-Factor) was because of the wet butt all day. Wearing waders solved it, as did wearing paddle pants. But in summertime I just wanted to wear shorts so the pants weren't an option for me. I got some neoprene shorts to try and they kept the water off me but they kept the sweat inside too so you still end up with a different kind of swamp ass. What worked best for me was to add a Thermarest pad on my seat which elevated me just enough to make a difference, as well as doubling my comfort time. Make sure if you have seat scuppers to leave them open for draining age. In the end I switched to a kayak with an elevated seat (Kraken) and am dry and comfortable all day. It's elevated seats for me from now on.

Harry Hill · 02-21-2016, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by alanw

Harry one of the reasons I sold my 2 Malibu kayaks (Stealth and X-Factor) was because of the wet butt all day. Wearing waders solved it, as did wearing paddle pants. But in summertime I just wanted to wear shorts so the pants weren't an option for me. I got some neoprene shorts to try and they kept the water off me but they kept the sweat inside too so you still end up with a different kind of swamp ass. What worked best for me was to add a Thermarest pad on my seat which elevated me just enough to make a difference, as well as doubling my comfort time. Make sure if you have seat scuppers to leave them open for draining age. In the end I switched to a kayak with an elevated seat (Kraken) and am dry and comfortable all day. It's elevated seats for me from now on.

thanks Alan, I started out with a Bass Pro Ascend FS12T which has a great seat but is slow and only one person but very stable, you can stand on it. I needed a two person so I can help my wife fish. When it gets colder I can wear my paddle pants but it's been warm so I've only been wearing shorts. I guess I will look at the Jackson Cuda, it's supposed to have good seats. I'll do a lot more research before I buy the next boat.

Dave Legacy · 02-21-2016, 06:06 AM

It's weird, but I really don't get that wet on my P2T so long as the water isn't very rough. I guess I don't mind too much when I do get wet, because I haven't given it much thought. Especially when in the solo seated position you're up on the hatch with gutters on either side. The Jackson Big Tuna has the nice seats and room for two, but honestly tandems are a real pain to force into fishing service. You ought to just deal with the tandem when you want to spend time with your wife and get a single for times you're serious about fishing.

I have three small kids, so I kinda have to have a tandem around, maybe more than one in all reality. Sorry to hear it's not working out for you. BTW, I'm 160# and maybe my light weight, and paddling with children, is keeping me higher off the water?

Harry Hill · 02-21-2016, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Legacy

It's weird, but I really don't get that wet on my P2T so long as the water isn't very rough. I guess I don't mind too much when I do get wet, because I haven't given it much thought. Especially when in the solo seated position you're up on the hatch with gutters on either side. The Jackson Big Tuna has the nice seats and room for two, but honestly tandems are a real pain to force into fishing service. You ought to just deal with the tandem when you want to spend time with your wife and get a single for times you're serious about fishing.

I have three small kids, so I kinda have to have a tandem around, maybe more than one in all reality. Sorry to hear it's not working out for you. BTW, I'm 160# and maybe my light weight, and paddling with children, is keeping me higher off the water?

I'm about 215 lbs so I do sit lower in the water. I think what bothers me most is there is no way for the water to drain from the seat. The back of the yak drains right into the seat. I would have designed it with scuppers so the seat isn't a reservoir. I have yet to try it solo yet but will pretty soon. I like the seats I bought so that is a plus. I don't mind getting wet but I would appreciate a way for the seat to drain. Maybe with version two the designers will be actual kayakers and try the yak out in rough water. It will be fine in the summer time.

2-Stix · 02-21-2016, 09:03 AM

Hobies have elevated seats. I was once part of the soggy bottom crew until I bough a Hobie Outback.

stoned-trout · 02-21-2016, 11:43 AM

always dry ..if real rough I just use spray skirt ,,,and lower to the water for stability and not becoming a sail in strong wind...

Amish Ed · 02-21-2016, 04:50 PM

Bummer on the slow day, but at least you got out. I'm aiming for Newport on Thursday.

02-20-2016, 10:46 PM	#1
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	Harry one of the reasons I sold my 2 Malibu kayaks (Stealth and X-Factor) was because of the wet butt all day. Wearing waders solved it, as did wearing paddle pants. But in summertime I just wanted to wear shorts so the pants weren't an option for me. I got some neoprene shorts to try and they kept the water off me but they kept the sweat inside too so you still end up with a different kind of swamp ass. What worked best for me was to add a Thermarest pad on my seat which elevated me just enough to make a difference, as well as doubling my comfort time. Make sure if you have seat scuppers to leave them open for draining age. In the end I switched to a kayak with an elevated seat (Kraken) and am dry and comfortable all day. It's elevated seats for me from now on. __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

02-21-2016, 11:43 AM	#6
stoned-trout Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: sandiego Posts: 52	always dry ..if real rough I just use spray skirt ,,,and lower to the water for stability and not becoming a sail in strong wind... __________________

02-21-2016, 04:50 PM	#7
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Bummer on the slow day, but at least you got out. I'm aiming for Newport on Thursday. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

02-21-2016, 06:06 AM	#3
Dave Legacy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hacienda Heights, CA Posts: 427	It's weird, but I really don't get that wet on my P2T so long as the water isn't very rough. I guess I don't mind too much when I do get wet, because I haven't given it much thought. Especially when in the solo seated position you're up on the hatch with gutters on either side. The Jackson Big Tuna has the nice seats and room for two, but honestly tandems are a real pain to force into fishing service. You ought to just deal with the tandem when you want to spend time with your wife and get a single for times you're serious about fishing. I have three small kids, so I kinda have to have a tandem around, maybe more than one in all reality. Sorry to hear it's not working out for you. BTW, I'm 160# and maybe my light weight, and paddling with children, is keeping me higher off the water?

02-21-2016, 09:03 AM	#5
2-Stix Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 376	Hobies have elevated seats. I was once part of the soggy bottom crew until I bough a Hobie Outback.