Lake Superior - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

2tundras · 02-19-2010, 01:50 PM

I'm not overly worried about the hump in. My canoe and normal pack load far outweigh this kayak tied to my rump...plus were dumping our tents, stove, cooking untenslis and so on....so my pack will go from 65 pounds to maybe 40. I'll make it.

I'm more worried about paddling down Superior's exposed shore having little kayak experience. I'm guessing the sit on's don't like 6 foot rollers...

I was checking out the inflatables. They seem solid enough but that's a lot to spend on such a limited use item. I live on Superior so I would probably wanna take whatever I buy out for a burn once in a while.

Zed · 02-22-2010, 11:14 AM

I think you will have an awesome experience.

My mom does an annual yak trip to Isle Royale on Superior in the spring. They're in reg sea yaks, but they make some pretty long crossings and portages. You don't know my mom, but she's not what you would call a "water" person. It takes a lot of will and fortitude for her to do these trips but she keeps going back. That said, you don't want my mom to show you up, do you? BTW I'm 40, so do the math on mom's age. Ha.

I recommend a rudder on whatever you choose to buy. That short-interval slop on the lake will wear you out if you have to compensate w/ only your paddle.

erinoo · 02-22-2010, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Zed

I think you will have an awesome experience.

My mom does an annual yak trip to Isle Royale on Superior in the spring. They're in reg sea yaks, but they make some pretty long crossings and portages. You don't know my mom, but she's not what you would call a "water" person. It takes a lot of will and fortitude for her to do these trips but she keeps going back. That said, you don't want my mom to show you up, do you? BTW I'm 40, so do the math on mom's age. Ha.

I recommend a rudder on whatever you choose to buy. That short-interval slop on the lake will wear you out if you have to compensate w/ only your paddle.

Ahhh..the UP..lived up there many moons ago. Bear hunted twice on Isle Royale, don't think they allow it anymore..that is some beautiful country, should be an outstanding trip

02-22-2010, 11:14 AM	#2
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	I think you will have an awesome experience. My mom does an annual yak trip to Isle Royale on Superior in the spring. They're in reg sea yaks, but they make some pretty long crossings and portages. You don't know my mom, but she's not what you would call a "water" person. It takes a lot of will and fortitude for her to do these trips but she keeps going back. That said, you don't want my mom to show you up, do you? BTW I'm 40, so do the math on mom's age. Ha. I recommend a rudder on whatever you choose to buy. That short-interval slop on the lake will wear you out if you have to compensate w/ only your paddle. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

02-19-2010, 01:50 PM	#1
2tundras Junior Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2	I'm not overly worried about the hump in. My canoe and normal pack load far outweigh this kayak tied to my rump...plus were dumping our tents, stove, cooking untenslis and so on....so my pack will go from 65 pounds to maybe 40. I'll make it. I'm more worried about paddling down Superior's exposed shore having little kayak experience. I'm guessing the sit on's don't like 6 foot rollers... I was checking out the inflatables. They seem solid enough but that's a lot to spend on such a limited use item. I live on Superior so I would probably wanna take whatever I buy out for a burn once in a while.