Still WTB Kayak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jorluivil · 03-07-2012, 02:39 AM

Whatever you do don't get desperate and buy the first thing that pops up. When I started hunting for my first kayak everything looked like a great deal, now that I jhave more knowledge of what is what I realize that some of those deals weren't really deals. I'm not sure what city you're in but it wouldn't be a bad idea to go to a local launch and check out some of the yaks, its amazing how much information and knowledge you will pick up just by talking to a few yakkers here and there.

tight lines · 03-07-2012, 05:12 AM

Save for a Hobie .You wont regret it !

StinkyMatt · 03-07-2012, 06:42 AM

Wait another month and keep saving.

A used Hobie can be had (with luck) for under a thousand.

Two years ago I got a 08 revo for 890 dollars.

Good luck in your search.

npdes · 03-07-2012, 07:02 AM

I agree about saving up for a Hobie. You can go much further and it is much easier to fish with. You'll find deals out there. You just need to be fast.

PapaDave · 03-07-2012, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by npdes

I agree about saving up for a Hobie. You can go much further and it is much easier to fish with. You'll find deals out there. You just need to be fast.

And patient...

sdfishin..alex · 03-07-2012, 07:25 AM

float like a butterfly sting like a bee...wait out for a hobie..well worth the wait

xpresso2am · 03-07-2012, 07:26 AM

I agree with them...i'm on my 5th kayak.

research the forum, be patient and save up! the perfect boat is out there. My first two yaks where crap! expensive and hard lesson to learn.

Good luck with your search!

tagyak · 03-07-2012, 07:34 AM

i have gone thru five yaks since i started doing this kayak fishing thing.
i first started out in a cobra marauder; first time out was the last time out-sold the next day
second one was an older hobie, did not realize that there were a big difference from one year to another; so check out the new hobies and see what they have on them. you'll be able to check those out at the fhs this weekend.
after that hobie bought a newer one and loved it. have bought two others just for the small upgrades like nicer deployment system for the rudder and things like that.

in the end do your research and know what you want. even if it is expensive just save for it. you don't want to feel like that you could've had a V8.......

03-07-2012, 02:39 AM	#1
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Whatever you do don't get desperate and buy the first thing that pops up. When I started hunting for my first kayak everything looked like a great deal, now that I jhave more knowledge of what is what I realize that some of those deals weren't really deals. I'm not sure what city you're in but it wouldn't be a bad idea to go to a local launch and check out some of the yaks, its amazing how much information and knowledge you will pick up just by talking to a few yakkers here and there. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

03-07-2012, 07:25 AM	#6
sdfishin..alex Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 182	... float like a butterfly sting like a bee...wait out for a hobie..well worth the wait

03-07-2012, 05:12 AM	#2
tight lines Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North County Posts: 62	Save for a Hobie .You wont regret it !

03-07-2012, 06:42 AM	#3
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Wait another month and keep saving. A used Hobie can be had (with luck) for under a thousand. Two years ago I got a 08 revo for 890 dollars. Good luck in your search.

03-07-2012, 07:02 AM	#4
npdes Junior Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Azusa, CA Posts: 22	I agree about saving up for a Hobie. You can go much further and it is much easier to fish with. You'll find deals out there. You just need to be fast.

03-07-2012, 07:26 AM	#7
xpresso2am Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 209	I agree with them...i'm on my 5th kayak. research the forum, be patient and save up! the perfect boat is out there. My first two yaks where crap! expensive and hard lesson to learn. Good luck with your search!

03-07-2012, 07:34 AM	#8
tagyak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alhambra Posts: 506	i have gone thru five yaks since i started doing this kayak fishing thing. i first started out in a cobra marauder; first time out was the last time out-sold the next day second one was an older hobie, did not realize that there were a big difference from one year to another; so check out the new hobies and see what they have on them. you'll be able to check those out at the fhs this weekend. after that hobie bought a newer one and loved it. have bought two others just for the small upgrades like nicer deployment system for the rudder and things like that. in the end do your research and know what you want. even if it is expensive just save for it. you don't want to feel like that you could've had a V8.......