Kayak Fishing Basics: Kayak Stability

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jim k - 6 years ago

When learning how to land a bass go out and catch some bass. Then when you bring the bass toward your boat grab the bass by the lower jaw like everyone else and don't lift it loosely by its belly in your hand. Then release the bass and don't look like a tool.

fmlstewart - 6 years ago

Flipping a kayak is nothing to fear. Just expect it will happen and rig your yak accordingly. Lash it, or lose it.

MEGA HOUSE FISHING - 6 years ago

Great tip dude

Zaporozhye city - 7 years ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAmU1EfWdfg

James McManus - 7 years ago

Around 7:05 with those trees and fog and the noose, it looks like a poster for a horror movie.

Sae Kim - 7 years ago

That kayak looks really unstable...

Tomaaasxddd TFM - 7 years ago

turtle at 6:17

Josh Wolfe - 7 years ago

At the end, I noticed that you guys are from Blue Ridge Mountain Kayaking. I'm also from North GA and was wondering if you guys teach lessons up at your place. You seem like someone I could learn a thing or two from! I checked your website but didn't see anything on kayak lessons.

EnVision - 7 years ago

Should you face wakes off other boats or is it ok to ride parrellel to the wake? Im not afraid of ti]ing over but sure would be embarassing lol

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Mike Hilario - 7 years ago

Great vid! thank you for posting! Helped me decide on which one I want.

Edward st.antoine - 7 years ago

great video thank u sirs

Big Killa aka Bloody Assassin - 7 years ago

I just bought a Future Beach Explorer 10.4 Sit-In Kayak it's my first Kayak never been in one before always been scared of them tipping over not a very good swimmer either I only got it to fish in so I'll be looking at a lot of your videos.

Marc Zwygart - 7 years ago

Thanks for sharing your kayak tips. I have a Twitter Moments page here https://twitter.com/i/moments/831580874479173632 . Would you mind if I add your video?

joynthis - 7 years ago

Watch some non-fishing videos on how to brace, Joe Bob. If you have a good paddle brace and still end up swimming, you've over-beered.

Zip Zenac - 7 years ago

Why bit rig a simple outrigger at the back to sit either side of the Kayak? Surely this will really increase the stability?

Iva Petr - 7 years ago

Хуй тут развернешся! Лотка хорошая, но не для спиниджя!!

oliver ballard - 7 years ago

Anyone else see the croc ?

Jason - 8 years ago

i feel that falling probably more likely happens from people feeling the boat start to tip one way and they freak out and over-compensate causing their actual body to lose balance and fall over and out

holdup gotlag - 7 years ago

Jason that happened to a "friend" of mine

AleaderWaterShoes - 8 years ago

Great video really helpful

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YakBassFishin74 - 8 years ago

Love this video.

Ryan Abalos - 8 years ago

Cool video! and Jeff is badass!

Wade Patton - 8 years ago

I haven't been able to tip my Ride 135 (older version). I stood on it and walked stem to stern the first day I had it, but I was In flat water. I've only been close once in rivers and streams (trying to paddle up through fast water and rocks-not recommended in a "stand up" boat).

I did tip it eventually, in Gulf of Mexico breakers (surfed in too shallow, hung the nose). It's my first kayak. I want something faster now, like Tarpon or home built, faster but not "roll ready" like the WW and ST boats. Eventually I'm going sea touring. Started in canoes many years ago.

I do like WS boats for production boats. Just wish I'd started with a Tarpon because I like to paddle upstream and drift back to the put in. I don't stand a lot, preferring to exit the boat for fishing when convenient (I'm 400 miles inshore). Do some test rides if you get a chance. Also note that a loaded boat (cast nets, and water in the bait bucket are heavy).

Emily Summers - 8 years ago

6:05 WHAT IS THAT?!

Evan Dickson - 7 years ago

Ikr looks like snake

King Koopa - 8 years ago

what type of water resistant clothing you got there?

tranquility - 6 years ago

King Koopa he has on a dry suit

Jake thequadrunnersnake - 8 years ago

Great vid I live in Ohio and I manly fish in lakes and reservoirs I got my first kayak 2 weeks ago I went with a more stable boat for beginning and I like it better I think because I can do more things and feel safer on it I'm not afrade to flip because of me I just didn't want to loose my gear

Brian Michael - 8 years ago

Im thinking of getting a kayak, have only rented before.. this is a great exercise to get use to your boat

I am looking at the Pamlico 145T

Dimes On His Eyes - 8 years ago

my boat will fill with water before it tips.

Moustafa Fakih - 8 years ago

can anyone tell us the price of each kayak ???

Jack Lowe - 8 years ago

Ride 135 - "The Best of both Worlds!"

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BACKSTABBER692 - 8 years ago

Wtf is at 6:05?! so strange.

john james - 8 years ago

someone condom 6.05 lol

Tim Duquette - 8 years ago

hah for real. what was that

Jonathan Riezman - 8 years ago

great video, but it would be better if the music was at the same level as the people speaking so i didn't have to turn the volume control up and down. tell your sound engineer to google "compressor" and prepare to be amazed.

Robin HD Hanna HD Vlogs 1 - 8 years ago

2 match money for plastic

Will Anderson - 7 years ago

Robin HD Hanna HD Vlogs 1 You're right, how about spending money on English books?

Holland Hollywood - 8 years ago

great vid

6koko3 - 8 years ago

What a nice seat on the wider kayak. where did you get it?

Ernest Monroe - 8 years ago

Hey guys great video i am new to the kayak sport. I have both types i bought a used king fish great for the off shore fishing, and an ascend FS12T for the stability. i have not been out in the ascend yet as i just got it, but i intend on trying out some of your drills and put them into practice. do you have a video for how to do the same for sit in kayaks? a buddy of mine just bought one.

Ernest Monroe
SGT USA (RET)

hempthegreen - 8 years ago

question: Is the santee 116 decent for a beginner on a river? Or is it a horrible kayak for white water? Thanks.

BassHooker689 _ - 8 years ago

Thanks Chris and Jeff for this instructional video. I am getting ready to purchase a Kayak and appreciate your info!

hong liak - 8 years ago

nice guy.

Alan kermit - 8 years ago

I'm about to purchase my first kayak and I feel this is a super video. I plan on keeping it for some years and I know that as soon as I am confident in the kayak and my ability with it, my enjoyment will be enhanced ten fold.

Jefferson pesca de caiaque - 9 years ago

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Operator 9 - 9 years ago

I just tested my kayak out this morning and flipped it about 20 times. As I flipped it, the kayak began taking on water into the storage compartment through the hatch. Since it was upside-down and the hatch isn't "water tight," I'm not sure there's much I could do here. Besides not flipping it over consistently, any suggestions?

Anthony Abelardo - 9 years ago

just install outriggers

Lonewolfoutdoors14 - 9 years ago

Excellent video. I have been going back and forth about the length of the boat I want. one that is suitable for lake as well as ocean. I have yet to nail that one down but as far as stability I am certainly going to speed as I have NO intention of standing up in the boat.

Rod Jennings - 9 years ago

Thanks! Great information!

The Crazy Fisherman - 9 years ago

i have a inflatable kayak, which needs better tracking. I bought two adhering mini fins to accompany the skeg but I dont know where to put them.. front of boat sounded logical but long board surf boards have them in the rear.. thought it kinda the same idea

swrexhunter - 9 years ago

Put them in the rear.

Rafael Cruz - 9 years ago

pa que luego digan que no sabe caerse, pa los dos lados,

Joe M - 9 years ago

Is that a PA launch permit on your kayaks? I'm in Pittsburgh. I had no clue you guys were in PA ... unless I'm wrong on that permit tag.

Joseph A.W. Folk - 9 years ago

+Joe MLooks like one...I have one for my kayak an looks similar.

Gwyllym - 9 years ago

what is the blue upside down t shaped object on the front of the kayak

Gwyllym - 9 years ago

+charles wait Thank you!

charles wait - 9 years ago

+Gwyllym Tilbrook a mushroom anchor.

Joseph Saeteurn - 9 years ago

I have a question.. stability vs speed. I do a lot of ocean fishing that requires getting through some nasty surf. shouldn't I opt for more stability knowing these waves can easily overturn me?

leo renner - 9 years ago

+Joseph Saeteurn hobie pro angler all the way

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Z71Ranger - 9 years ago

Wow... I was going to buy a Wilderness Systems Kayak... I'm so glad I found this video... They just turn over to easy... I think I'm going with a Jackson Big Rig now...

Tom Le - 9 years ago

Freaking great video broski!

Jeff Malott - 9 years ago

Nice vid, I have used these tips to stability check each one of my kayaks

JUNK PHOTO - 9 years ago

cool video guys

watterson23 - 9 years ago

Am I the only one that was leaning in my chair when he was flipping the kayak?

62 Savage - 7 years ago

yes, you are

DEEZYTOLDYA - 9 years ago

That jacket tho

Esther Frasher - 9 years ago

great video..thanks..going to practice these techniques when I get my kayak this year.

Mega Mang - 9 years ago

That Tarzan moment AWESOMENESS

c fedyszyn - 9 years ago

Good video and good teaching. Nice job.

John Malone - 9 years ago

I must comment that if you are demonstrating safety you should have paddle leashes. The other point is its not how far you lean before it goes, it how far the yak can go before you ditch. When you are way out at sea, it can chuck some steep waves at you, you aren't going to lean to fall into the sea, quite the opposite, you will lean against being ditched. You will avoid being beam onto waves unless you are mucking around in surf.

Joshua Reilly - 9 years ago

that y i got viking kayak dont y plp r worried about falling out there kayak it just water it the damn dolphins more worried about sneaking up stealing your fish bloody mongols best to get a surf strap just in case your drifting and u fallout u dont wont ur kayak drifting away on ya

Alpatriod - 9 years ago

Those bloody mongrels t
Just steal me fish dnt thy

Raychristofer - 9 years ago

Brother you sure took one for the team in that cold murky water. Youre a teacher that doesnt ask something you wont do yourself. good job.

Matt Jackson - 10 years ago

I wonder what it would be like fishing for something big in my playboat

Sam Bernardes - 10 years ago

Excellent video. I tried out on my kayak, 1st time today and it worked. Thanks. Greetings from Brazil.

dounuttheninja - 10 years ago

I stand up and fish on my tarpon 140 all the time. As long as the water isn't to rough. I don't get why he said you can't stand on one

Jeff Pohlman - 10 years ago

Good tips on keeping the kayak stable. very important. I have nearly rolled my kayak trying to cast a little too far in an awkward direction. Also if you get a musky or sturgeon on the line and are not ready to compensate for the pull it can roll you.
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Leaf Vang - 10 years ago

Great video! This helps out a lot with my fear of kayaks. I love fishing, don't really want to invest thousands, and thousands on a boat that'll need tons of maintenance. Been there, done that. Now looking for a simplicity of life with a Kayak, and stability was my fear. This vid really helped out alot. Spring 2015, I'll be investing in a kayak. Thank you!

Kevin Nye - 10 years ago

What is below the bow at 10:00??

Ted Knab - 10 years ago

Great video. Thanks. What gear do you have that lets you jump in frigid water without getting hypothermia ?

BrasherN - 10 years ago

Dry Suit.

BFerry10 - 10 years ago

Excellent! My wife and I both have Hobie Pro Anglers and we have been to scared to stand up in them. I'll try these drills.

N H Myat - 10 years ago

mine is Ocean Kayak Ultra Prowler 4.1. Owned it for more than a year, a few times per month on ocean with sweal up to 1.5 m, big waves and I've yet to have a capsize for once. Highly recommended. It tracks in straight line too but not as fast as those more slender hull racing or touring kayaks but I've done multiple 20km trips in the sea and it handled well. I live in Sydney which is surrounded by ocean . I love my kayaking.

wanderingskeptic - 10 years ago

Um, you want to hold onto your paddle...and your boat. You should also practice getting back in. And have a spare paddle. Wind can take your boat quickly and leave you stuck in deep water. I see too many fishermen not wearing their PFD, not dressed for the swim, and having never practiced a self-rescue.

RanndomUndead - 9 years ago

+wanderingskeptic Self rescue=Tying Widehook jig with weight on, snagging, and pulling yourself to shore via snags...it works...lol

Alexander Underwood - 10 years ago

Amazing information for a new to me activity. Tight lines!

ssrc2013 - 10 years ago

Very helpful thanks

Rob Kirk - 10 years ago

Me and my missus are about to do a course before buying our own kayaks. Me being a fat bastard, I reckon this exercise would be a definite confidence booster! Also, I'm quite intrigued by the seat on Chris's kayak - what is it and where can I get more info on it? I can see advantages to having an elevated seat as I would like to be able to get up and stand now and then, but then, I imagine an elevated seat would impact stability.

Mark Linder - 10 years ago

It's the Air Pro elevated seat available for all Ride models. I have one and love it. I've always preferred more of a raised seat while fishing as well as making it a little easier to get in and out of. As well the new Air pro Max is now available which allows you to use it high or low or reclined:) As well it makes more room underneath the seat for tackle boxes or rod butts. As much as I like the current seat I'm planning on having an Air Pro Max for next season

bemrocs - 10 years ago

These are sit on top kayaks, as opposed to sit in kayaks.

oespo oespo19 - 10 years ago

When your at your closet tipping point a quick snap of your head and hips will work, as soon as you feel your going go over snap your head the opposite way this will cause you hips to rotate the opposite way and regain control of yourself. Try it sitting in a chair lean like your going to flip and snap your head the opposite way you'll feel your hips follow by by directing your center back over your boat.