Tandem question - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

SGV Rookie · 01-27-2010, 07:17 AM

I own a OK Malibu two xl and have taken my girlfriend and my kids on outings. I also used it succesfully by myself. Tracking was ok and speed was ok. It's a beast but it got the job done. For putting out fish, I carry a 26 inch broom stick handle piece with the first 12 inches wrapped. I have it marked to measure all species for CA DFG regulations and use it to smack the fish in the brain for almost instant dispatch. Hope this helps

Dave

Iceman · 01-27-2010, 07:32 AM

The Malibu Pro 2 Tandem can now be paddled solo by moving the seat to the center. Great deep V hull that paddles well. Get up to 6 flush mounts installed.

Easy fish finder install and ready to fish for about $1000 less than the Outfitter

You need a harpoon rather than a gaff for buts that size.

-scallywag- · 01-27-2010, 08:39 AM

The pro2's are nice and work well in calm conditions, but if you plan on fishing in the ocean with potentially high winds, i would not even consider anything but a Hobie. If you only plan on using it in calm conditions, save the cash and find a tandem with the center seat option.
And don't forget to share to share the pics of those barn doors with us.

01-27-2010, 07:17 AM	#1
SGV Rookie Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 89	Malibu two xl I own a OK Malibu two xl and have taken my girlfriend and my kids on outings. I also used it succesfully by myself. Tracking was ok and speed was ok. It's a beast but it got the job done. For putting out fish, I carry a 26 inch broom stick handle piece with the first 12 inches wrapped. I have it marked to measure all species for CA DFG regulations and use it to smack the fish in the brain for almost instant dispatch. Hope this helps Dave

01-27-2010, 07:32 AM	#2
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	The Malibu Pro 2 Tandem can now be paddled solo by moving the seat to the center. Great deep V hull that paddles well. Get up to 6 flush mounts installed. Easy fish finder install and ready to fish for about $1000 less than the Outfitter You need a harpoon rather than a gaff for buts that size. __________________

01-27-2010, 08:39 AM	#3
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	The pro2's are nice and work well in calm conditions, but if you plan on fishing in the ocean with potentially high winds, i would not even consider anything but a Hobie. If you only plan on using it in calm conditions, save the cash and find a tandem with the center seat option. And don't forget to share to share the pics of those barn doors with us.