[kantong]

Gday all,

just saying hi and congrats on running a great forum thats informative and friendly.
I've been reading and learning alot about kayaks recently and hopefully I will have my own soon.

Looking forward to knowing you all!

Cheers

Kantong

 

[YakAtak]

Hi Kantong, welcome aboard mate, any idea what you're looking for in a kayak at this stage?

 

[Davey G]

G'day Kantong. Good to see you made it across from Sydney Angler.

Lots of info and ideas here mate, so get into it!

Welcome.

 

[kantong]

yea mate,

was looking at a Viking or a Wilderness systems one.
The predator looks like a very nice yak.

I would prolly be fishing rivers for the time being till i get full confidence, then I would like to go around Botany Bay, Middle Harbour and the Heads eventually. Not so much a hobie fan (but I havent tried one out), I like the idea, but for now I like paddle a little better. Not that a Hobie is a bad craft, its awesome thats why so many ppl have them.

Any suggestions/comments are welcome

 

[Peril]

Welcome Kantong,

Why don't you meet us one morning when we have a group launch? That way you get to check out a few yaks and meet a few good guys at the same time. Alternatively, find out what time we are heading in and meet us then. You'll probably get a chance for a short paddle then as well. Given your location, the Smiths Ck bash, starting out from Apple Tree Bay on the 2nd, might be a good opportunity for you.

 

[kantong]

Gday Davy! Cheers for the intro to the site!

Peril that is a great idea. Where do you post information on the group outings? It be more appropriate if I start posting there Hopefully I can get some time to get out there.

 

[Peril]

Gday Davy! Cheers for the intro to the site!

Peril that is a great idea. Where do you post information on the group outings? It be more appropriate if I start posting there Hopefully I can get some time to get out there.

Check the Fishing Trips section of the forum

 

[RedPhoenix]

Unfortunately, due to the change in ownership of this web site and the lack of response by the owners to my requests to remove my email address from all administrative-level notifications and functionality, I have decided to remove my posts on AKFF. Thank you for the great times, the fantastic learning experiences and the many many fish. If you are desperate for the old content of this particular post, it is available below base64 encoded and bzip2 compressed.

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[Dodge]

Welcome aboard kantong you will enjoy the connection with the Sydney bunch

 

[paffoh]

Hiho, Welcome!

Sounds like you will be 'down' with the NSW crew in no time, those kayaks you mentioned sound like the ultimate considering what you want to do... so many new members man + ive only been one for about 4 months ( Feels like forever <phew> ).

Look forward to your fishing reports

 

[Peril]

was looking at a Viking or a Wilderness systems one.
The predator looks like a very nice yak

Have you looked in the For Sale section?

 

[kantong]

Thanks for the welcome red, Dodge and paffoh.

Peril - I have looked at the for sale section and I have been eyeing out Dave's Tarpon for a while. Im still in negotiations with the gf! With Christmas around the corner, it may be a possibility!!

 

[Russ]

Howdy Kantong

The expectations of getting your new Kayak are almost to hard to contain. Just make sure you listen to the advice given by the experienced Yakkers here mate :roll: not like me and if you are offered a paddle I suggest you seriously consider it.
It's a painful road to travel when you wait months for your first Yak only to find that it really aint what you expected. I learnt the hard way and bought what I thought I wanted only to find out it was far from the mark. Great to have you onboard mate. Look forward to future post's.

fishing Russ

 

[PoddyMullet]

Hiya Kantong

 

[kantong]

cheers for the welcome Russ and PoddyMullet.
I will definitely heed the advice of experienced yakkers!