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Paul
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by Paul » Thu Jan 21, 2010 12:09 pm
I'm not a rudder fan - but alot of paddlers are - Here is a Video on how a rudders works
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jB9ySXd9 ... r_embedded
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Paul on Thu Jan 21, 2010 5:50 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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by overtheedge86 » Thu Jan 21, 2010 3:03 pm
I mostly use my rudder for drift fishing and taking advantage of the wind. Although it is VERY helpful in a headwind.
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by mudfish » Thu Jan 21, 2010 4:19 pm
Wouldn't ever want to be without mine.
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by TK » Thu Jan 21, 2010 5:28 pm
a rudder is a crutch for poor paddling skills.
"I am trying to catch tarpon, but these snook keep getting in the way!"
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by Paul » Thu Jan 21, 2010 5:49 pm
TK wrote: a rudder is a crutch for poor paddling skills.
Right on brother!!!
I control my drift and drift angle with a drift chute that I adjust using my anchor trolley
Not to hate, but kayak some kayaks really need a rudder or a skeg and some kayaks don't. If you have a lot of rocker then you will need a rudder or skeg for sure
To each your own
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by GILs_GONE_WILD » Thu Jan 21, 2010 6:42 pm
TK wrote: a rudder is a crutch for poor paddling skills.
Here .... we .... go .... again.
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by shallow minded II » Thu Jan 21, 2010 7:02 pm
Don't forget that beachballs can also help your paddling skills.
I always catch more & larger fish when I fish by myself. Stealth is the key.
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by justabucup » Fri Jan 22, 2010 8:06 am
shallow minded II wrote: Don't forget that beachballs can also help your paddling skills.
No those make your kayak more bouyant.
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by Erick » Fri Jan 22, 2010 8:14 am
Didnt have one on my first 5 kayaks....wouldnt have one without one now....I need every crutch I can get....well, except for using Gulp.
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by ettienne » Fri Jan 22, 2010 8:22 am
TK wrote: a rudder is a crutch for poor paddling skills.
How does poor paddling skills come into play when you are drifting????????
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by TK » Fri Jan 22, 2010 10:18 am
ettienne wrote: TK wrote: a rudder is a crutch for poor paddling skills.
How does poor paddling skills come into play when you are drifting????????
Settle down people. It was a joke. It was said to me once on a trip with a paddle shop owner because my kayak had a rudder.
I wouldn't own an SOT without one
"I am trying to catch tarpon, but these snook keep getting in the way!"
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by pbr » Fri Jan 22, 2010 10:20 am
Paul wrote: TK wrote: a rudder is a crutch for poor paddling skills.
Right on brother!!!
I control my drift and drift angle with a drift chute that I adjust using my anchor trolley
Not to hate, but kayak some kayaks really need a rudder or a skeg and some kayaks don't. If you have a lot of rocker then you will need a rudder or skeg for sure
To each your own
CORRECT observation grasshopper.
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by Todd » Fri Jan 22, 2010 10:24 am
TK wrote: I wouldn't own an SOT without one
Nor a beachball, both are required equipment.
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by Manning » Fri Jan 22, 2010 10:30 am
Never had one and don't miss what I haven't had.
Being out on the water in the kayak is the prize. Catching fish is the bonus.
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by Rik » Fri Jan 22, 2010 10:36 am
TK wrote: I wouldn't own an SOT without one
Tried to go without it on one kayak. 6 months later I put one on. I also would not own a SOT without a rudder.
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by DoubleM » Fri Jan 22, 2010 10:50 am
I 2nd the driftsock as a capable alternative to a rudder for drift fishing. Less hardware, less cost, less weight, less hassle. win win win
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