Pro Angler 17T Surf Launching and Landing - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Silbaugh4liberty · 06-17-2016, 11:51 PM

With the wind and surf this weekend......good luck. I'll look at channel 5 to see if you're on there. And considering you bring everything but the kitchen sink, I'll call the city to clean up the beach after you spill.

That kayak was NOT ever intended for surf launching, or the ocean in my opinion. That would be a great boat for small rivers with no boat launch access. My uncle has a few canoes, and an aluminum boat he rows down the river that's less than 50 yards away from his backyard. The PA17 would be perfect for that situation.

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PapaDave · 06-18-2016, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Silbaugh4liberty

....That kayak was NOT ever intended for surf launching, or the ocean in my opinion...

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I would agree with the beach launch assessment, but it is definitely good on the ocean.

Silbaugh4liberty · 06-18-2016, 07:35 AM

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I would agree with the beach launch assessment, but it is definitely good on the ocean.

I just don't think I could justify spending $5-6k for a kayak that size for the ocean. You can get a nice little skiff (17') for that price and have WAY more range and speed. It just takes the simplicity out of kayak fishing, but hey, to each his own.

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jorluivil · 06-18-2016, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Silbaugh4liberty

I just don't think I could justify spending $5-6k for a kayak that size for the ocean. You can get a nice little skiff (17') for that price and have WAY more range and speed. It just takes the simplicity out of kayak fishing, but hey, to each his own.

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I agree, paying $6k for a kayak that will get you the same experience as a kayak that cost about 1/3 the price doesn't make sense and Let's not forget the extras.

If I had $6k I'd rather dump it into a boat or a smaller kayak and save the balance for a rainy day but like you said, to each his own.

I can't imagine having two guys on that thing in rough seas and I also would assume that the end result would not be good if both riders are not fully coordinated

Dannowar · 06-18-2016, 11:22 AM

I turned back a mile out today on my 17ft cc. Waiting to hear how it went...

FullFlavorPike · 06-18-2016, 12:01 PM

If I was taking a big hobie tandem offshore to hunt tuna, I would go from Dana Landing.

But, then again, I'm probably pulling the plug on my planned offshore kayak trip tomorrow on account of not wanting to get blown to smithereens.

06-17-2016, 11:51 PM	#1
Silbaugh4liberty Fishing Patriot Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,121	With the wind and surf this weekend......good luck. I'll look at channel 5 to see if you're on there. And considering you bring everything but the kitchen sink, I'll call the city to clean up the beach after you spill. That kayak was NOT ever intended for surf launching, or the ocean in my opinion. That would be a great boat for small rivers with no boat launch access. My uncle has a few canoes, and an aluminum boat he rows down the river that's less than 50 yards away from his backyard. The PA17 would be perfect for that situation. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk __________________

06-18-2016, 11:22 AM	#5
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	I turned back a mile out today on my 17ft cc. Waiting to hear how it went... __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

06-18-2016, 12:01 PM	#6
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 811	If I was taking a big hobie tandem offshore to hunt tuna, I would go from Dana Landing. But, then again, I'm probably pulling the plug on my planned offshore kayak trip tomorrow on account of not wanting to get blown to smithereens.