Thinking about buying one....not seen any locals i
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ThefishinMagician
Sealiner
I had a look at the paddleyaks way back when.(when Maverick Sports in S-West still stocked them) Great looking kayaks and the design coming from a kayak guru. I just found that the price was a bit steep and I heard/read somewhere that the stability was lacking.
StuckOnDaRocks
Senior Member
Riaan Manser paddled solo and unaided, with 70kgs of gear inside his paddleyak, 5,000km around Madagascar. I have never seen one for real, only pictures, but I'd guess it's probably capable of doing the job.
BulkCarrier
Sealiner
The paddleyak isn't really known as a fishing kayak. In South African you have a choice of some of the best fishing kayaks in the world.
Look at the main names : Pinnacle, Kaskazi and Stealth.
I see you are in Brackenfell and you can always come and have a look at which one will work at my house and I am sure I will be able to organize some demo paddles if you want.
Cheers Rudolph
(Let me know and I will PM you my details/address)
Look at the main names : Pinnacle, Kaskazi and Stealth.
I see you are in Brackenfell and you can always come and have a look at which one will work at my house and I am sure I will be able to organize some demo paddles if you want.
Cheers Rudolph
(Let me know and I will PM you my details/address)
StuckOnDaRocks
Senior Member
You make a good point BC - the paddleyak probably isn't well known as a fishing kayak, and from the pictures I have seen I'd prefer the above mentioned makes any day.
I noticed from the site from the brief look I had, that they even have sails available as an accessory for some of their kayaks. Now that it something I haven't heard of before.
I noticed from the site from the brief look I had, that they even have sails available as an accessory for some of their kayaks. Now that it something I haven't heard of before.
ThefishinMagician
Sealiner
Kaskazi have had sails for some time already. Nifty when the wind is blowing in towards where you are going.
Hi Guys,
Thanks for all the input....What do you think of the Fluid Bamba,plastic fishing yak?
Fluid Bamba
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The newest entrant to the kayak fishing range is a locally made boat that looks the part. Rod holders, dry hatches and a variety of attachments points are fitted standard and the best bit is the integral rod and fish hatch normally only found on fibreglass kayaks. Although the Bamba tracks well without a rudder, a steering and rudder system can be fitted.
Length
Width
Weight
Capacity
Material
4.2 m
80 cm
31 kg
220 kg
Plastic
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Thanks for all the input....What do you think of the Fluid Bamba,plastic fishing yak?
Fluid Bamba
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Price: R 7900[/align]
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The newest entrant to the kayak fishing range is a locally made boat that looks the part. Rod holders, dry hatches and a variety of attachments points are fitted standard and the best bit is the integral rod and fish hatch normally only found on fibreglass kayaks. Although the Bamba tracks well without a rudder, a steering and rudder system can be fitted.
Length
Width
Weight
Capacity
Material
4.2 m
80 cm
31 kg
220 kg
Plastic
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BulkCarrier
Sealiner
It's unfortunately a Ford / Toyota thing. Yes a lot of people like their plastic fishing kayaks, but if you go and have a look you will find 98 % of the people fishing competitions in fibreglass ski.
Best advice is to try the different ski and see which one works for you. Every ski has it's pro's and con's and that's different for every person.
I personally own 2 fibreglass ski's. Like the idea of plastic , but nobody has done a good job at copying the fibreglass ski's as yet.
Best advice is to try the different ski and see which one works for you. Every ski has it's pro's and con's and that's different for every person.
I personally own 2 fibreglass ski's. Like the idea of plastic , but nobody has done a good job at copying the fibreglass ski's as yet.
One of the problems I have seen with the glass skis with the places and way I fish, is stability. They tend to topple over much easier than the ossewa I'm driving. It is a question of what you want to do with the thing. It's like the other day when I was paddling the Argus. In the starting block next to me was this oke with his R50 000 Carbon fiber top of the range bicycle. And I was on my carbon steel special. My bike was probably 2 to 4 kg heavier than his, but if you put me on the bike and weighed us together my setup would probably be 20 to 40 kg lighter than his. And in the end it is the legs that do the work. I got my yak to fish from and at the same time get some exercise. Not like the oke parking next to the gym and not willing to take a long walk to the gym. I always say, first decide what you want to get out of it and what you are willing to sacrifice.
Hay Danny,
If you're keen on the Bamba, there's one going on Gumtree in Kenilworth for R5,500.00. Camo colour, used "once"!
http://capetown.gumtree.co.za/c-Boats-Jet-Skis-other-watercraft-Fluid-Bamba-Kayak-Fishing-Kayak-W0QQAdIdZ251643680
If you're keen on the Bamba, there's one going on Gumtree in Kenilworth for R5,500.00. Camo colour, used "once"!
http://capetown.gumtree.co.za/c-Boats-Jet-Skis-other-watercraft-Fluid-Bamba-Kayak-Fishing-Kayak-W0QQAdIdZ251643680
ThefishinMagician
Sealiner
Danny do yourself a favour...
Go have a look at Paddlers in Simonstown at the Mission Catch 420.
Excellent plastic ski. Mail them, or phone and speak to Margeret. I am sure they will be able to hook you up with some info.
Go have a look at Paddlers in Simonstown at the Mission Catch 420.
Excellent plastic ski. Mail them, or phone and speak to Margeret. I am sure they will be able to hook you up with some info.