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Diy outrigger questions. #12312230 06/26/17 08:21 PM
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I've seen most diy outriggers placed behind the fisherman but does it really matter where they're placed. A little forward or aft of cntr of the yak wouldn't seem to make much difference.

Re: Diy outrigger questions. [Re: Longliner] #12312245 06/26/17 08:30 PM
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If most of your fishing is forward or to the side, behind makes sense. Might also have to do with where the greatest weight in the kayak is.

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They will work mounted anywhere on the sides but you don't want them in the way when fishing.

Re: Diy outrigger questions. [Re: Longliner] #12312897 06/27/17 03:22 AM
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The most important thing is to place them where they won't be in the way of your paddling. I recently put two flush-mount rod holders on the gunwales of my Pescador 12, much like the Viking yaks have. I was careful to put them far forward enough so my forward paddle strokes didn't hit my rods. If I put outriggers on my yak, they would have to be pretty far aft, to clear the back of my paddle stroke.

I was paddling once, and Fil Spencer(kayak guide) came past me and said "Take long strokes!" I started doing that, and soon, I caught up to him! You need to keep your paddle stroke areas open to long strokes, and you'll make more distance per stroke, and not tire out as fast.

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