About to be a yak owner

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whambamsam
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Joined: 06 Dec 2019, 22:44
kayak: Hobie Outback 2020
Real Name: Sam

About to be a yak owner

Post by whambamsam »

Hi forum - picking up a hobie outback 2020 next weekend! Finally got tired of rubbing shoulders on crowded piers.

Very excited! Also thinking of using the yak as a platform for snorkeling for scallops/spearfishing. Would love to get some hot tips on good areas for beginners.
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maverick
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Post by maverick »

Congrats on the purchase.
Well past the edge, almost at the point of no return.
peatop
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Welcome to the rest of your life Sam :thumbsup: i just love the new outback, what area you from? This would help in who's going to lead you astray ;)
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Pinoyatoz
The force is strong in this one
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Post by Pinoyatoz »

Welcome to VYak! I'm a newbie kayak owner myself. I found plenty of useful info and advise here from fellow experience yakers.
I hope you know that you'll probably spend another grand or two pimping your new yak. ;)
Hope you catch plenty of fish.
Remember, safety first.
whambamsam
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peatop wrote:Welcome to the rest of your life Sam :thumbsup: i just love the new outback, what area you from? This would help in who's going to lead you astray ;)

Thanks! I'm in Wantirna (eastern suburbs), so generally fishing around Mornington Peninsula.
whambamsam
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Post by whambamsam »

Pinoyatoz wrote:Welcome to VYak! I'm a newbie kayak owner myself. I found plenty of useful info and advise here from fellow experience yakers.
I hope you know that you'll probably spend another grand or two pimping your new yak. ;)
Hope you catch plenty of fish.
Remember, safety first.
Oof it's way too late... hahaha alright spent a bunch. It's surprisingly how quickly little things add up - drift chut, flag, fish finder, rod holders :lol:
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