First Outing in the Big Tuna by Steve Gibson | Jul 1, 2012 | Big Tuna, Fishing | 4 comments Good times with my son on our first outing in the Big Tuna. We were on our way to break in the Big Tuna with some Redfish but Mother Nature decided that she didn’t want to cooperate with us and sent us some high winds on this day. Shortly after switching gears I decided that Jacob and I would still get the Big Tuna on the water so we relocated to Jacobs favorite place, the S Lido mangrove tunnels. The Big Tuna handled very well as I navigated through the tunnels. For a large kayak it turns very well and is much easier to paddle than one would think. The live bait tank made the trip much more interesting for Jacob. As we paddled over the flats he was able to catch all kinds of little creatures to keep alive in there. Which were all released live and well at the end of the paddle. This is a perfect kayak for introducing kids to world of kayaking. [youtube]http://youtu.be/hVgdpVTV4og[/youtube] 4 Comments Ben on July 9, 2012 at 1:58 pm Looks like a great time and the direction I am heading with my kids. I am curious did you get a rudder on your tuna, and if not how does it move w/o one? thanks Reply James McBeath on July 12, 2012 at 7:20 pm hey Ben, I didn’t write this particular post, but can answer that the length of the Tuna allows for great tracking w/o the rudder. If you are in open seas or bigger lakes, with current and wind, might want the rudder for sure. Easy to turn with or without in calmer waters for sure. Reply Burt on July 13, 2012 at 4:16 pm Is that a navigation light pole on the rear? Where did you get it? Reply Tray Collins on July 14, 2012 at 9:55 am Burt, That is a YakAttack panfish camera mount at the rear of the Big Tuna. YakAttack is know for their custom kayak accessories and produce a white all-around light on a pole that’s about the same height, it’s called the visicarbon pro. Check out YakAttacks website YakAttack dot com. If you don’t see what your looking for shoot them an email, they may be able to work something out for you. Good luck! Reply Submit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
Ben on July 9, 2012 at 1:58 pm Looks like a great time and the direction I am heading with my kids. I am curious did you get a rudder on your tuna, and if not how does it move w/o one? thanks Reply
James McBeath on July 12, 2012 at 7:20 pm hey Ben, I didn’t write this particular post, but can answer that the length of the Tuna allows for great tracking w/o the rudder. If you are in open seas or bigger lakes, with current and wind, might want the rudder for sure. Easy to turn with or without in calmer waters for sure. Reply
Burt on July 13, 2012 at 4:16 pm Is that a navigation light pole on the rear? Where did you get it? Reply
Tray Collins on July 14, 2012 at 9:55 am Burt, That is a YakAttack panfish camera mount at the rear of the Big Tuna. YakAttack is know for their custom kayak accessories and produce a white all-around light on a pole that’s about the same height, it’s called the visicarbon pro. Check out YakAttacks website YakAttack dot com. If you don’t see what your looking for shoot them an email, they may be able to work something out for you. Good luck! Reply
