Feelfree dolphin capabilities
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Category: Saltwater Fishing
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Printed Date: 19 Jun 2026 at 10:20pm
Topic: Feelfree dolphin capabilities
Posted By: Ahab
Subject: Feelfree dolphin capabilities
Date Posted: 15 Jul 2012 at 5:38pm
Hi all, I've just been given this quite old and under-used yak: I believe it is more or less the same as the "dolphin": http://feelfreemaldives.com/kayaks/kayaks/dolphin-1.htm" rel="nofollow - http://feelfreemaldives.com/kayaks/kayaks/dolphin-1.htm
I'm completely new to yaks, but would like to use it to access rock fishing spots around Auckland, as well as the odd drift/troll. A few questions which I'd really appreciate answered. 1. What are the disadvantages of a sit in model like this? I notice no one seems to use them for fishing. 2. How far can I safely expect to travel to and from spots? My fitness level is probably 6-7 out of 10 and I'm 37yo. 3. What sort of weight can I carry with it? I'm mostly fly fishing these days so don't need much, but come summer I'll be targetting kings with a lot heavier gear. 4. PFD aside (I already have a good one for rock fishing), what kind of safety equipment do I need? I guess a flag? 5. Is there a good book anyone can recommend for getting started? Please let me know if you have any other thoughts/advice. At this point I will probably make a very close paddle to an innercity trevor spot as my first jaunt. Ta, Tom |
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Posted By: Muppet
Date Posted: 15 Jul 2012 at 5:46pm
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Tom forget fishing any spot with even a low or moderate surge. You really need a sit on top to react faster to get out. That yak will be fine landing on beaches and gradual sloping rock shelves.
There are plenty of local spots you can access on that thing and will be ok for carrying a few pannies back for a feed I reckon. But a sit on top is way better for general rock acces, guess your gonna find out.
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Posted By: Ahab
Date Posted: 15 Jul 2012 at 6:00pm
| Thanks Dan, will do a heap more research before actually venturing out. Most spots I fish do have beaches and coves relatively close by. |
Posted By: Muppet
Date Posted: 15 Jul 2012 at 6:32pm
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Yeah that will be sweet Tom but forget the Tutukaka coast etc No chance!
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