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SUP for surfing AND fishing

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Created by pablito > 9 months ago, 16 Sep 2014
pablito
QLD, 12 posts
16 Sep 2014 3:36PM
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I'm looking at getting a SUP to do a little fishing off whilst not being a complete pig in the surf.
Was wondering if anyone else has any recommendations on dimensions ?
Ive heard people of using Naish Nalus and Surftech Generators .
I'm 5'8' and 80kgs currently riding a LSD 8'8" Shorty .
Any other recommendations on makes / sizing ?

SteveM74
QLD, 122 posts
16 Sep 2014 6:33PM
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Done a little Flatty fishing down Iluka way on my Nalu. My daughter was on a softy






YorksBoy
SA, 215 posts
16 Sep 2014 6:34PM
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Starboard hero is gd 9ft 33 wide and ok for surfing

maxeaus
NSW, 326 posts
16 Sep 2014 8:49PM
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One of these works fine.


Sharper
QLD, 82 posts
16 Sep 2014 8:56PM
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pablito said...
I'm looking at getting a SUP to do a little fishing off whilst not being a complete pig in the surf.
Was wondering if anyone else has any recommendations on dimensions ?
Ive heard people of using Naish Nalus and Surftech Generators .
I'm 5'8' and 80kgs currently riding a LSD 8'8" Shorty .
Any other recommendations on makes / sizing ?

I remember someone being a complete pig in the surf on a recent trip to Fiji ... but we'll leave those Stokes out of this.

pablito
QLD, 12 posts
17 Sep 2014 5:06PM
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Thanks for the responses.

SteveM74 : I assume that's the 10'6 Nalu ? Which is about , 30" wide (?) . Can you cast off it or is it more for transport to spots?

Maxeaus: Pretty much the same question . I assume that's a 12'6" , so i'm guessing it's about 28" wide(?). Do you find that stable enough to cast off, or once again , is it pretty much to get you to where you fish ? ( nice set up by the way. I assume you could keep a couple of cans in that bag too?)

Also how do the two of you go when you hook up?

Sharper : If I remember correctly , you were too deep! There's NO way that YOU would have made it!!

Sailhack
VIC, 5000 posts
17 Sep 2014 8:22PM
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I've attached lugs and shock cord to the nose of my nalu. So far I've only trolled off it a few times (unsuccessfully), but it's great for paddling out to the abalone and cray reefs with snorkeling gear.

beerdead
NSW, 433 posts
17 Sep 2014 10:01PM
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Rather than pay $200 odd for the shade cloth and pvc fishing box, use a 25 litre blue esky. a couple of lengths of 40mm pvc for rod holders and attach it to the board via tie down points. When i get home I'll try to put up some pics.
I haven't cast from mine, which is 31 wide, but have successfully caught fish trolling. Not many yet but need to get back on it.

Hawaiiheke
319 posts
18 Sep 2014 10:46AM
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?

magillamelb
VIC, 627 posts
18 Sep 2014 3:26PM
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Starboard Atlas 12' x 33" - You can tour, fish and surf on it. Room for an esky too!

I even know of one for sale...

SteveM74
QLD, 122 posts
18 Sep 2014 7:44PM
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Yeh mate

I have cast from it for flatties. Goes alright in clean conditions however wouldnt fish it in windy chop.

Be great for the laes round Robina and waterways on a good day.



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