SOLO SKIFF PROGRESS THREAD - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Harry Hill · 07-11-2020, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by NICKWORN

Might wanna zoom in on that sticker one more time brotha!

ahhh, the fine print. Even at 400lbs there are some big boys out there who are going to be pushing the limits. That does make a lot more sense though. Old eyes and not zooming let me miss that part.

NICKWORN · 07-11-2020, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry Hill

ahhh, the fine print. Even at 400lbs there are some big boys out there who are going to be pushing the limits. That does make a lot more sense though. Old eyes and not zooming let me miss that part.

There a few youtube videos if 300lbers rocking this skiff. But ur right, big boys beware.

JohnMckroidJr · 07-11-2020, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by NICKWORN

There a few youtube videos if 300lbers rocking this skiff. But ur right, big boys beware.

It will get interesting when you get into nice tuna on the 9.

NICKWORN · 07-17-2020, 08:03 AM

Just waiting on a few more folks to get their skiffs dialed in and become comfortable with the ride. It takes some getting used to riding with and against open water swells and wakes.

SoCalEDC · 07-17-2020, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by NICKWORN

Just waiting on a few more folks to get their skiffs dialed in and become comfortable with the ride. It takes some getting used to riding with and against open water swells and wakes.

Whats the average SOG on one of these when you are cruising around?

NICKWORN · 07-17-2020, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalEDC

Whats the average SOG on one of these when you are cruising around?

SOG as in soak?

Can i have place of origin?

Can you use that in a sentence?

LOL sorry felt like i was speaking spelling b lingo.

NICKWORN · 07-25-2020, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCalEDC

Whats the average SOG on one of these when you are cruising around?

The fastest I've hit is 15mph, which was yesterday in Lake LJ.

FISH11 · 07-25-2020, 12:38 PM

It was such an easy launch and landing with the small surf and a total blast being able to cover so much ground in just minutes. Even when the wind picked up for a couple hours after 11 am, moving around or trolling a live mac at engine idle and still going 1.8-2.1 mph. It was also the driest I have ever been compared to any of the kayaks I've used. Super fun! Incase you haven't guessed Nick, me and Bob (dsafety) went together yesterday, to LJ for the first surf launch on the Solo Skiffs, Bob in his Revo. One of the best parts, was coming in from the resrve boundry and going 6.5-8.5 mph and just riding in on top of a swell. It was almost like surfing it.

07-17-2020, 08:03 AM	#4
NICKWORN Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: SANTUCKET Posts: 629	Need a few more folks Just waiting on a few more folks to get their skiffs dialed in and become comfortable with the ride. It takes some getting used to riding with and against open water swells and wakes.

07-25-2020, 12:38 PM	#8
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,636	It was such an easy launch and landing with the small surf and a total blast being able to cover so much ground in just minutes. Even when the wind picked up for a couple hours after 11 am, moving around or trolling a live mac at engine idle and still going 1.8-2.1 mph. It was also the driest I have ever been compared to any of the kayaks I've used. Super fun! Incase you haven't guessed Nick, me and Bob (dsafety) went together yesterday, to LJ for the first surf launch on the Solo Skiffs, Bob in his Revo. One of the best parts, was coming in from the resrve boundry and going 6.5-8.5 mph and just riding in on top of a swell. It was almost like surfing it. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids ) Last edited by FISH11; 07-25-2020 at 12:53 PM.