Sail - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Bcrossb · 02-06-2015, 07:02 AM

Anyone have

FlyFishinYakr · 02-06-2015, 07:24 AM

Are you looking for a sail for fishing or a dedicated one for recreational sailing?
As I thought my disability might have diminished my ability to peddle "all day" after being unable to exercise for a few years, I opted for a "WindPaddle" sail I bought on Amazon for my OB. It seemed like a much better/cheaper alternative and much less cumbersome!
If your looking for a dedicated sail for sailing purposes then by all means look into the HOBIE sail but if you're looking for something to help you get around while fishing then this might be a good alternative to look into!
OEX wasn't selling them yet when I bought mine however I believe it's on their webstore now.

FFY

jruiz · 02-06-2015, 08:10 AM

I would suggest buying the AMAs if you decide to do so.

jruiz · 02-06-2015, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Bcrossb

AMA, that the outriggers? Side kick?

Yes the sidekick ama outriggers. You can sail upwind with hobie sail by tacking

PapaDave · 02-06-2015, 09:00 AM

The sail gets in the way when you are fishing.

RedSledTeam · 02-06-2015, 09:02 AM

There is a technical answer, but the gist of it is...it is not directly upwind.

makobob · 02-06-2015, 09:38 AM

Fish up wind, come home down wind. Get an umbrella. Contact Parrotfish Paul
that is what he does when he fishes Gonzaga with us. Not a great sail but it usually is good enough to get him home.

Fishin Phil · 02-06-2015, 10:21 AM

Totes Golf umbrella at Wally $14.99

Mike scales · 02-06-2015, 10:25 AM

Just used my sail for the first time in LJ last Tuesday after a long day. My legs were toast. Despite the lack of wind, It definitely gave my legs a small break on my way back to the launch. I think I'm liking it.

makobob · 02-06-2015, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Bcrossb

I'd probably look like a comic book character if I used an umbrella,lol

It's YOUR money, Less than $ 25 vs ...........................if it is cheap, works for you and makes your days on the water easier why not. Just don't get one in pink unless you want some of these guys to copy you.

Bcrossb · 02-10-2015, 09:12 PM

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wiredantz · 02-11-2015, 07:12 AM

my 2 cents,

A sail is good, but it limits where you can launch with it. You don't want the sail to unravel if you crash in the surf. If the wind is powerful enough you reach the hull speed of your kayak, i recently installed an electric bilge pump inside my kayak because of all the water i would take in when the bow gets submerged in strong wind.

I find the sail only usable at the end of a long day of fishing, when the afternoon winds pick up, but it also isolates you from any of your fishing buddies because you will leave them behind.

If i take my sail out i usually fish the opposite side of the wind direction that way the wind can take me to port. Sailing upwind is a pain due to the zig zag motion.

I got a motor to keep me in place in strong currents when fishing. ( i like the motor more)

if i could go back again, i would get 2 batteries instead of a sail. In strong wind i always feel like im holding on for dear life.

Here is a video of the a guy who loves sailing. I have more junk on my kayak :P

beardedguy · 02-11-2015, 08:11 AM

I have a hobie sail and I use it all the time in the bays.
Haven't tried it at LJ.
I had a revo and an adventurer that I had ama's for and
it worked great. I now have a PA 14 and don't need the
ama's for it.
I have leg trouble and that was why I originally bought
the sail but I really enjoy it now. When the wind comes
up or the fishing slows down I enjoy just sailing around
the bays.

02-06-2015, 07:02 AM	#1
Bcrossb Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Earth Posts: 14	Sail Anyone have Last edited by Bcrossb; 02-10-2015 at 09:12 PM.

02-06-2015, 07:24 AM	#2
FlyFishinYakr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta Posts: 729	Are you looking for a sail for fishing or a dedicated one for recreational sailing? As I thought my disability might have diminished my ability to peddle "all day" after being unable to exercise for a few years, I opted for a "WindPaddle" sail I bought on Amazon for my OB. It seemed like a much better/cheaper alternative and much less cumbersome! If your looking for a dedicated sail for sailing purposes then by all means look into the HOBIE sail but if you're looking for something to help you get around while fishing then this might be a good alternative to look into! OEX wasn't selling them yet when I bought mine however I believe it's on their webstore now. FFY Last edited by FlyFishinYakr; 02-06-2015 at 07:29 AM.

02-06-2015, 09:00 AM	#5
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,462	The sail gets in the way when you are fishing. __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

02-06-2015, 09:38 AM	#7
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Fish up wind, come home down wind. Get an umbrella. Contact Parrotfish Paul that is what he does when he fishes Gonzaga with us. Not a great sail but it usually is good enough to get him home. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

02-06-2015, 10:21 AM	#8
Fishin Phil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 288	Totes Golf umbrella at Wally $14.99 __________________ God, Family, Your Health, You're Fishing.

02-06-2015, 08:10 AM	#3
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,002	I would suggest buying the AMAs if you decide to do so.

02-06-2015, 09:02 AM	#6
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	There is a technical answer, but the gist of it is...it is not directly upwind.

02-06-2015, 10:25 AM	#9
Mike scales Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 327	Just used my sail for the first time in LJ last Tuesday after a long day. My legs were toast. Despite the lack of wind, It definitely gave my legs a small break on my way back to the launch. I think I'm liking it.

02-10-2015, 09:12 PM	#11
Bcrossb Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Earth Posts: 14	. . Last edited by Bcrossb; 02-11-2015 at 04:42 AM.

02-11-2015, 07:12 AM	#12
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	my 2 cents, A sail is good, but it limits where you can launch with it. You don't want the sail to unravel if you crash in the surf. If the wind is powerful enough you reach the hull speed of your kayak, i recently installed an electric bilge pump inside my kayak because of all the water i would take in when the bow gets submerged in strong wind. I find the sail only usable at the end of a long day of fishing, when the afternoon winds pick up, but it also isolates you from any of your fishing buddies because you will leave them behind. If i take my sail out i usually fish the opposite side of the wind direction that way the wind can take me to port. Sailing upwind is a pain due to the zig zag motion. I got a motor to keep me in place in strong currents when fishing. ( i like the motor more) if i could go back again, i would get 2 batteries instead of a sail. In strong wind i always feel like im holding on for dear life. Here is a video of the a guy who loves sailing. I have more junk on my kayak :P __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it Last edited by wiredantz; 02-11-2015 at 07:31 AM.

02-11-2015, 08:11 AM	#13
beardedguy gurmpy old one Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: El Cajon Posts: 80	I have a hobie sail and I use it all the time in the bays. Haven't tried it at LJ. I had a revo and an adventurer that I had ama's for and it worked great. I now have a PA 14 and don't need the ama's for it. I have leg trouble and that was why I originally bought the sail but I really enjoy it now. When the wind comes up or the fishing slows down I enjoy just sailing around the bays.