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Author:  Roadrunner [ Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:48 pm ]
Post subject:  How you use your AI?

Mornings around here are usually pretty calm, so I frequently take the AI out in just the basic kayak mode. I also have a small Hobie sail that is easy to pack along in case some wind appears.

I am curious as to how other AI owners use their boats -- exclusively or mostly for sailing, or for other activities as just a basic kayak. Thanks. 8)

Author:  Philip1el [ Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:06 am ]
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Coming back to this question...its interesting because I find myself going out more and more just using the AI as an Adventure. Ease of fishing is the main reason I get terribly tangled if a fish passes beneath me with the amas out.....also if the wind is marginal I worry about the slog factor coming home. If its marginal I dont have to think twice about going out without the sail, less preparation no tacking in and out from the shore I want to troll ALONG
When theres a breeze I still go sailing but I find that I am in fact going out a lot more without the sail and akas amas than lets say a year ago.

wandering from the above a bit .. possibly risking the sword of Damocles descending upon me...... can someone please explain 2 rods behind a kayak, seems to me if you trolled thru a shoal of fish and had 2 simultaneous hits you would have one hell of a job on your hands, yet i see plenty of pics of AI's with a rod in each holder. i mean while your busy reeling in one fish wont the other one on the other rod just take more line and go find a rock or coral head to wrap itself around in the interim? I get in a big enough mess trying to land one fish but two at the same time...JEEZ

Author:  Chekika [ Sat Apr 12, 2008 5:03 pm ]
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Philip,

You will know you have reached the pinnacle of kayakfishingdom when you can handle 2 rods w/ 2 fish simultaneously--keep trying.

Keith

Author:  makenmend [ Sun Apr 13, 2008 7:21 am ]
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the more hooks in the water the more possible hookups, but it can quickly turn into a three ring circus.

Author:  yakman [ Tue Apr 15, 2008 3:49 am ]
Post subject:  a great all around boat

sailing, fishing and kayaking all in one boat - perfect for me :D

and it goes on the roof

Author:  SWEETDUDE [ Sat Apr 19, 2008 12:15 am ]
Post subject:  Re: a great all around boat

yakman wrote:
sailing, fishing and kayaking all in one boat - perfect for me :D

and it goes on the roof


^^ That should be the quote for AIs! Pretty much sums it up right durr!

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