Big kings aren't to hard. Oversize sturgeon definitely give you a SUP sleigh ride.I’m not saying this would happen in the sound but a 30lb king could really give you a run for your money.
Big kings aren't to hard. Oversize sturgeon definitely give you a SUP sleigh ride.I’m not saying this would happen in the sound but a 30lb king could really give you a run for your money.
You actually go out with a dry suit to fish on a board? That’s hardcoreDrysuit FTW. A lot more comfortable than a wetsuit. If there's open water you can SUP fish year round in the PNW. I like the air temp to be above 32°. I hate dealing with frozen guides.
No.....hardcore is the guys fishing near me in float tubes, freezing their nads off in 34° water, without PFDs. I'm nice and toasty.That’s hardcore
I’ve done it a few times (just paddle boarding) and it is a ton of fun! I was just in Hawaii and saw people fishing from paddle boards in a relatively calm area and thought maybe it could work here. Didn’t take into account of our huge tidal swings we have.I always thought a SUP looked like a lot of fun, but never been on one personally. I know they have a lot of fishing applications and folks are using them all over the world for various fisheries, but my thoughts in relation to fishing the beaches specifically is I imagine it would be a lot of work to deal with the currents that are preferred for beach fishing. Just my zero experience thoughts, but I'd imagine somewhere like the canal with fairly mild currents wouldn't be terrible, but anywhere with a decent amount of current it seems like it could be a hassle trying to maintain position while fishing at the same time.
I dunno, I could be way off, but I'm just picturing a nice current pushing past a point, creating a juicy seam holding feeding fish. I have a hard time imagining it being super fun to keep any sort of decent position to work that kind of water.
I’ve done it a few times (just paddle boarding) and it is a ton of fun! I was just in Hawaii and saw people fishing from paddle boards in a relatively calm area and thought maybe it could work here. Didn’t take into account of our huge tidal swings we have.
Come to think of it, I think they were using stake out poles(?) I know there is a few board companies that make them with the holes, like Bōte. I’m guessing they were fishing for bones, it seemed pretty shallow where they were. I wouldn’t even try to fish off of one until I was super confident in my boarding ability anyways.
I thought it was gonna take a miracle for my tubby self to paddle one but I did it. My first time was in Hawaii and they said I need a “healthy” size board. Which meant a huge board. I really liked that they said healthyI think it would be a major accomplishment for my fat ass just to successfully stand and paddle on one. Casting a fly rod from one might just be out of reach for me lol
I like it when they call us bulky boysI thought it was gonna take a miracle for my tubby self to paddle one but I did it. My first time was in Hawaii and they said I need a “healthy” size board. Which meant a huge board. I really liked that they said healthy
Haven't had much of an issue with this, wind on the other hand can be a challenge. A small anchor fixes either problem.my problem with all light wt personal craft is you get like one cast and then have to reset the the boat as your retrieve pulls you over the spot you want to fish
I think a lot of it depends on where/when you are using a SUP.Whether fishing is involved or not, what is really surprising to me is how many people use SUPs without wearing PFDs.
@Wanative and I were fishing a lake this past weekend. A guy showed up with a SUP. He was wearing street clothes, jeans with a heavy jacket. He took off his shoes, rolled up his pants and off he went. It was really cold and windy out.
Maybe these folks are really strong swimmers, but they seem to be betting against mother nature or looking to win a Darwin award.
SF
It's hard for me to comprehend. With the volume of information out there one would think more people would be cognizant of the risks involved.Whether fishing is involved or not, what is really surprising to me is how many people use SUPs without wearing PFDs.
@Wanative and I were fishing a lake this past weekend. A guy showed up with a SUP. He was wearing street clothes, jeans with a heavy jacket. He took off his shoes, rolled up his pants and off he went. It was really cold and windy out.
Maybe these folks are really strong swimmers, but they seem to be betting against mother nature or looking to win a Darwin award.
SF
Yeah, true.and you're required by the USCG to have one with you while paddling.....unless you're surfing.
I think a lot of it depends on where/when you are using a SUP.
Placid ponds in July? Poking around the shore of boat-free lakes? Would we ask someone swimming in the same spot why they don't have a life vest?
Cold weather, wind, long solo paddles, boat traffic, waves, saltwater, current? You'd be a moron to not have a pfd on.
This is very true.I agree, but I'm a poor swimmer so I'd be wearing a PFD even in July. You's gots to know your limitations.