red_wall - my pleasure. It gets easier after the first hole, it's only a kayak. If you look at any of the fancy "angler" editions, all they do is drill and cut a few holes for rod holders, anchor cleats, etc.
I don't find them tippy if you have the foot rests and seat back adjusted properly. I think it's a matter of practice makes perfect, and once you realize where the point of no return is from a secondary stability standpoint (after you are in the boat), you tend to avoid it.
Remember - no need for ultra sudden movements. I use a long rod - 7.5 feet, so I can move it over the bow if a big fish dives under the side. Keep your drag loose enough so you can play the fish but wont be yanked over.
I'll respectfully disagree with Fishkeeper1, as the big blue I had in my other thread was taken off the Perception with no problems. That being said, I do prefer my older Wilderness Systems Pungo on a whole, I like the higher bow.
Understand, it's a kayak, and big fish WILL get you wet and take a little more skill to play and land, but there is no mystery there. Keep in mind I do all this while partially handicapped, I have some paralysis in my left hand, but I still manage on the "tippy" kayaks just fine, even with toothy fish.
Hope to see some fishing shots in the future. Feel free to PM me if you have any more questions or need pics. - Craig
I don't find them tippy if you have the foot rests and seat back adjusted properly. I think it's a matter of practice makes perfect, and once you realize where the point of no return is from a secondary stability standpoint (after you are in the boat), you tend to avoid it.
Remember - no need for ultra sudden movements. I use a long rod - 7.5 feet, so I can move it over the bow if a big fish dives under the side. Keep your drag loose enough so you can play the fish but wont be yanked over.
I'll respectfully disagree with Fishkeeper1, as the big blue I had in my other thread was taken off the Perception with no problems. That being said, I do prefer my older Wilderness Systems Pungo on a whole, I like the higher bow.
Understand, it's a kayak, and big fish WILL get you wet and take a little more skill to play and land, but there is no mystery there. Keep in mind I do all this while partially handicapped, I have some paralysis in my left hand, but I still manage on the "tippy" kayaks just fine, even with toothy fish.
Hope to see some fishing shots in the future. Feel free to PM me if you have any more questions or need pics. - Craig
