My Month in the Big Tuna by Robert Matthews | Sep 2, 2012 | Big Tuna, Blogroll, Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Reports, Fly Fishing, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team Posts, Saltwater, Saltwater Fishing | 1 comment After fishing out of the Tuna for a little over a month now, all I can say is WOW. This kayak has been twice on overnighters on a river, crossing the bay in Mississippi to chase after redfish, and down on the coast in Texas fishing super shallow water for schooling reds. I’ve gone through large waves and high winds with no worries, paddled it through rapids and portaged it over small dams to get to the fish. I would rate this kayak as one of the most stable yaks I have ever fished out of and faster than you would think for such a big kayak. If you would like to read more about the fishing kayaks and see some more pictures then click on the link. Texas Fly Fishing Adventures 1 Comment Stephen Smith on September 2, 2012 at 7:07 pm The Big Tuna was a learning experience for me. I am used to white water and sea kayaks. I found trying to put a 84 pound boat on my elevated Thule Xsporter rack an exercise in pain. Likewise trying to paddle my Big Tuna with my whitewater paddle gave me a backache in 15 minutes. However, both problems were easily solved. I started using a trailer to haul the Big Tuna, that solved the loading issues. I found that my Greenland paddle works well with Big Tuna, no more backache. I use the Big Tuna primarily to fish or just get out on the water. I can pull my two 65 pound dogs from the water into the Tuna without much trouble. They have life vests with handles on the top, which helps me haul them into the boat. The wide gunnels makes it easier for both humans and dogs to enter the boat from the water without injury. In the single configuration the Big Tuna is pretty fast in the water and maneuvers easily. The Tuna has a large the wide open cockpit, there is room for my dogs, scuba gear or the wife. Although the combination of dogs and wife does not work well. I love this boat, it is like having a floating pickup truck you can paddle. It is my favorite boat. Reply Submit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
Stephen Smith on September 2, 2012 at 7:07 pm The Big Tuna was a learning experience for me. I am used to white water and sea kayaks. I found trying to put a 84 pound boat on my elevated Thule Xsporter rack an exercise in pain. Likewise trying to paddle my Big Tuna with my whitewater paddle gave me a backache in 15 minutes. However, both problems were easily solved. I started using a trailer to haul the Big Tuna, that solved the loading issues. I found that my Greenland paddle works well with Big Tuna, no more backache. I use the Big Tuna primarily to fish or just get out on the water. I can pull my two 65 pound dogs from the water into the Tuna without much trouble. They have life vests with handles on the top, which helps me haul them into the boat. The wide gunnels makes it easier for both humans and dogs to enter the boat from the water without injury. In the single configuration the Big Tuna is pretty fast in the water and maneuvers easily. The Tuna has a large the wide open cockpit, there is room for my dogs, scuba gear or the wife. Although the combination of dogs and wife does not work well. I love this boat, it is like having a floating pickup truck you can paddle. It is my favorite boat. Reply
