>>2418732I use a modded 10 foot paddleboard to fish pretty much everywhere. The swelly and windy days can suck, but I do have the advantage of large swells having a tendency to wash over the board instead of tipping me. I use 2 x 5 lb hand weights for anchoring. In strong currents they tend to work more like a sea anchor than an actual anchor, slowing my drift speed significantly. I think you should be good, but start slow, and try to test your limits before going into rough stuff, or have a buddy at least. Your anchor should be fine for most calm day activities, and there are some pretty easy to build anchor trolley options online. Make sure the pulley portion is a metal that will not be easily corroded by salt water. The most important thing that I was not told was about hooking up big: you're not reeling in the fish, but feeling yourself to it, so keep some distance for a little while, so you don't end up with a pissed off and still green fish right beside you. Rod tip to the front as much as possible, because a run sideways increases your risk of tipping over. Once you get better at it, fighting the fish sideways does put more pressure on the fish and tires it out faster, though. Make sure to also have a life jacket and a good knife attached to it. Prepare accordingly for bad things to happen, because they will.
