piscator54

Hi all,

I've been a Hobie Outback owner for 3 years now but just found this forum.  I've fished all freshwater so far but I would love to get into some rockfish with my kayak.  I've seen the info on the ORC but probably unwise to make my first venture into the salt at the tourney.

I've learned a ton just reading through all the info on the classic.  It's clear I'll need some more gear such as dry suit/immersion wear and a better GPS.  I'm also curious how the Outback performs in the Salt off the Oregon coast, or is it on the small side for this venture?

I live in Gladstone and have fished the Willamette and also many of the lakes on Mt. Hood and Central Oregon but never the salt.

I'm also a custom rod builder and primarily a fly angler in freshwater.  Not opposed to jigging up some tasty morsels though.

Glad to find you all and looking forward to the next level of fun.

'Cator

(aka Terry's Custom Rods)

Hi all,

I've been a Hobie Outback owner for 3 years now but just found this forum.  I've fished all freshwater so far but I would love to get into some rockfish with my kayak.  I've seen the info on the ORC but probably unwise to make my first venture into the salt at the tourney.

I've learned a ton just reading through all the info on the classic.  It's clear I'll need some more gear such as dry suit/immersion wear and a better GPS.  I'm also curious how the Outback performs in the Salt off the Oregon coast, or is it on the small side for this venture?

I live in Gladstone and have fished the Willamette and also many of the lakes on Mt. Hood and Central Oregon but never the salt.

I'm also a custom rod builder and primarily a fly angler in freshwater.  Not opposed to jigging up some tasty morsels though.

Glad to find you all and looking forward to the next level of fun.

'Cator

(aka Terry's Custom Rods)

Welcome to NWKA, you finally found the right place..

Doesn't have to be unwise to have the ORC be your first trip on the salt. In fact if you have the proper immersion wear and safety gear it is the best time to do your first salt trip. Not only will there be many old salts to fish with and learn from but you have a chance to win some cool stuff too! It's an easy launch  if the conditions are good also.

Thanks Roy,

I have no experience in dry suits, or immersion wear.  What's the standard set up for these and is Next Adventure a good place to check them out?

Also wondering of most opt for the auto inflatables for PFD's or do you go with the bigger flotation that will rotate you to the correct position as in rafting?

Thanks in advance.

'Cator

Thanks Roy,

I have no experience in dry suits, or immersion wear.  What's the standard set up for these and is Next Adventure a good place to check them out?

Also wondering of most opt for the auto inflatables for PFD's or do you go with the bigger flotation that will rotate you to the correct position as in rafting?

Thanks in advance.

'Cator

There are different levels of immersion gear people wear depending usually on financial factors. A dry suit is optimum but expensive.
I use a pair of breathable chest waders with the stocking foot waders with a pair of neosport explorer boots over the feet. a waist/chest belt with a semi dry top over that. Of course a good pfd`always !  Most people do not inflatables i would say(there is nowhere to put all the stuff we cram in/on our pfd's. The best is a kayak specific  PFD like Kokotat Bahia or NRS Chinook, just to name a couple.
I just recently went to the breathable from neoprene and what a major difference as far as comfort

Next Adventure would be a great place to go!

Oh yea did i mention i have to squirm around and get half naked when i gotta pee?...always fun on a bumpy ocean

If i had the extra money i would get one(with a relief zipper) and plan on it someday. I recommend anyone that has the money just do it.

oh.... the value of a relief zipper in a drysuit! Thats worth it right there!

Kinda tough in wader/drytop combo...