Question from a prospective newb - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

battleborn · 01-24-2012, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Streak

Wow. Many thanks for all of the replies.
Yes I have had my eyes on the mirage drive Hobies and have seen them in use. Really good stuff but at a huge price!

Assuming bay only usage, what's the smallest I could go that would still give enough stability and tracking. I would have to load it onto roof racks on the car, offload the other side and carry it down to the water.

From the Revolution at 11' 6" to the Pro at 13'8".

No need to carry when you have the wheels to roll it down to the water.

Streak · 01-25-2012, 08:22 AM

Again, thanks all for your useful input.
I hear what you are saying about conquering my issues with motion sickness but I know me! With the type fishing and fun I have been having in the bay (virtually on my doorstep) and off the beach I really do not see myself heading out sea.

Given this I dont want to go over the top as far as a kayak is concerned.

I have my half day on the water tomorrow in a yak and will be a whole lot better informed after that (Jim does know his stuff!!)

Streak · 03-25-2012, 11:59 AM

I had a great day on the water with Jim and found the OK very comfortable. Ihad the fly rod with me but fished mostly conventional gear.

I visited the FHS on Friday and had a long chat to the OEX folks who were very helpful.
They showed me a Wilderness Ride 115 which seemed nice and stable allowing you to stand up if desired.

Remember I really do get sea sick and will probably never head out to sea so I can size my yak according to bay conditions.

Many of the folks here really do punt the mirage drive hobies over any of the other kayaks but almost all of them are conventional gear anglers. In my tube I am fishing straight out in front of me. Many of the other fly fishing kayakers sit side ways with fins on to control the position of the yak they fish out in front of them. Given this it would seem a waste to have the mirage drive as it would be tough fishing out the front of a yak with all that yak in front of you.

Would the mirage drive be a waste of money given the type of fishing I will be doing?

I will be heading to OEX in Mission bay soon to do some test runs.

01-25-2012, 08:22 AM	#2
Streak Junior Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 15	Again, thanks all for your useful input. I hear what you are saying about conquering my issues with motion sickness but I know me! With the type fishing and fun I have been having in the bay (virtually on my doorstep) and off the beach I really do not see myself heading out sea. Given this I dont want to go over the top as far as a kayak is concerned. I have my half day on the water tomorrow in a yak and will be a whole lot better informed after that (Jim does know his stuff!!)

03-25-2012, 11:59 AM	#3
Streak Junior Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 15	I had a great day on the water with Jim and found the OK very comfortable. Ihad the fly rod with me but fished mostly conventional gear. I visited the FHS on Friday and had a long chat to the OEX folks who were very helpful. They showed me a Wilderness Ride 115 which seemed nice and stable allowing you to stand up if desired. Remember I really do get sea sick and will probably never head out to sea so I can size my yak according to bay conditions. Many of the folks here really do punt the mirage drive hobies over any of the other kayaks but almost all of them are conventional gear anglers. In my tube I am fishing straight out in front of me. Many of the other fly fishing kayakers sit side ways with fins on to control the position of the yak they fish out in front of them. Given this it would seem a waste to have the mirage drive as it would be tough fishing out the front of a yak with all that yak in front of you. Would the mirage drive be a waste of money given the type of fishing I will be doing? I will be heading to OEX in Mission bay soon to do some test runs.