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Old 08-08-2007, 09:40 AM   #1
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A 10' Kayak is fine for that area of Duxbury Bay as long as the wind cooperates. People are out there everyday in 10' Kayaks. Make sure to wear a life jacket and be smart of other boats.
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Old 08-08-2007, 11:25 AM   #2
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I bought a 14' Pungo and fished mainly Dux Bay. 10' is definiately very doable, like others have said just watch the wind forecast...anything over 10 MPH, regardless of direction could get uncomfortable. Fishing from a yak is a blast, as you can really get up on top of them when they are blitzing. As you get more experienced, you'll even be able to judge how big the fish is by how much or little the fish pulls the kayak. Hook a striper over 30 inches...hold on
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Old 08-08-2007, 01:21 PM   #3
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It wouldn't hurt to add more flotation to that Pungo. The stern hatch is your current flotation. Not a lot. You may want to secure some additional flotation in the cockpit. (empty tide bottles, Pool noodle etc.)
Purchase a kayak bilge pump. Cost less then 30 bucks. This will allow you to pump water out in the event of a capsize. Practice your self rescues in a protected area. It is not an easy thing to do in a SIK kayak but it must be practiced before venturing out. You may also want to look into a paddle foat to help with a re-entry. I choose the cowboy method for re-entry in a SIK kayak.

The Pungo 100 is a stable fishing platform. Perfect for back water and bay fishing. Great for paddlers under 210lbs. It can be taken out in the nasties but the 10' length is not too productive in chop and swells.

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Old 08-08-2007, 01:59 PM   #4
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Sounds promising...

Well, it looks like I may have been under-estimating them, after all. The comments so far certainly add hope that maybe we can try them out if the weather is calm. I'll be talking with him again tonight and I think we'll see if we can organize a trial outing while I am home. We'll have the PFDs and think we'll have fun no matter what happens with them. I appreciate the suggestions and advice that you have shared so far and any others that may be coming...

Of course, he doesn't have rod holders, so that will make things very tricky... especially if trying to troll anything behind us!
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Old 08-08-2007, 06:54 PM   #5
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I have a 11' sit in i'm 6"4 230# I fish usually 2 nights a week in it very comfortabley, it's alot of fun catching a fish in it the hard part is landing it in the boat.I wouldn't take it out in heavy winds pick you days and nights and pay attention to the weather.I fish south county and have yet to have any problems out there in it surprisingly very stable for a 40# piece if plastic.You can get scotty rod holders under 30 dollars and very easey to mount.
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