Offshore kayak recommendations - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Amish Ed · 02-19-2019, 11:15 AM

Where are you located? OEX Sunset Beach should be having a demo day very soon. I found the Trident 13 to be a fantastic paddler's kayak. The 15 would be an even better paddling kayak, but you'll loose some maneuverability.

Hunters Pa · 02-19-2019, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Amish Ed

Where are you located? OEX Sunset Beach should be having a demo day very soon. I found the Trident 13 to be a fantastic paddler's kayak. The 15 would be an even better paddling kayak, but you'll loose some maneuverability.

Yep, this.

Plus, if you can wait a bit they have blem sales, and there is usually a jump in used boats after Fred Hall, from people buying new boats and looking to sell their old ones

TJones · 02-23-2019, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Amish Ed

Where are you located? OEX Sunset Beach should be having a demo day very soon. I found the Trident 13 to be a fantastic paddler's kayak. The 15 would be an even better paddling kayak, but you'll loose some maneuverability.

is a great platform. I put it on a bathroom scale and came up with 83 lbs, rudder installed, dry buckets removed. I choose it over 13 because of the weight capacity. slightly higher up in water than the 13, so it has more surface area to act like a drag in windy conditions. fast and stable. tough to be trident ocean kayaks performance. rudder is not even necessary and I rarely even use it anymore.

Freedom Fytah · 02-25-2019, 02:56 PM

All those boats you mentioned should be just fine.

I have a Kraken and I absolutely love this kayak. It is very versatile for me and serves as a “Jack of all trades” boat. The Kraken has the ability to be rigged for any water as I use it for river fishing, small ponds, SD Bay and ocean. It’s a pretty well thought out rig with the amount of track options/rod holders it comes with. There’s really no need to drill into this boat. She is also relatively nimble for 13.5 feet.

I have two other boats including a Hobie. However, I prefer this ride through bigger surf (not as pictured!). There’s less to deal with (rudder/Mirage Drive) through the surf and kelp. I can get everything under the deck, like my center catch bag, and the center hatch is open to the front. It paddles great rudderless and I can go over the kelp with ease and no snags.

This Kraken has also been down the Lower Colorado River on 5 day camping trips and it had room to spare.

Lastly, as a bonus, it also has just enough stability for me to stand-up fish in, considering the water isn’t rolling cross swells.

I’m not a Jackson salesman nor am I a pro like a lot of local LJ kayak anglers, but I do love this boat and have nothing bad to say about it (minus not having a molded cup holder for my cerveza).

Good luck and look forward to hearing what you end up with!

See you on da’ water…

Stuck20 · 02-25-2019, 08:25 PM

I'm the same size as you and I absolutely love my Trident. Had a Thresher 140 before, but the Trident paddles better and is more stable IMO.

King Saba · 02-25-2019, 11:22 PM

Try carbon fiber kayaks too like the Stealth Evo. They're a South African based brand, but man are they light and FAST. Super narrow hull, something like 24".

SoCalEDC · 03-04-2019, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by King Saba

Try carbon fiber kayaks too like the Stealth Evo. They're a South African based brand, but man are they light and FAST. Super narrow hull, something like 24".

those stealths are SO cool, but wow they are expensive. Maybe for the next time around!

flyfishinsteve64 · 02-26-2019, 09:48 AM

I didn't read all the posts but just my 2C You might want to invest in one with of peddle drive. Let me tell you why. I have been fishin a 14' prowler for many years in the ocean lakes and bays. If you can't hold your position you are at a disadvantage. You won't know it till someone is fishin next you and they kick your butt because they could hold their position. It happened to me and I never knew how many fish I was missing out on. So either get a peddle drive or don't fish with others

You may want to start with a cheaper yak, see how you like it. I'm telling you if you have a competitive bone in your body get the peddle drive. That's all, have a great day.

I have an old scupper pro if your interested in it. Fair offer would work. They used to be the *hit back in the day. Still a good boat.

Steve

SoCalEDC · 03-04-2019, 10:04 AM

Well guys, I went to the demo day and tried a few different boats out. the Kraken 13.5 was my favorite of the few that I tried (including the 2019 outback).

I ended up nabbing a 2014 Trident 13 with some extra goodies in the deal (fish finder, werner paddle, spare life vest, etc.)

Havent had a chance to get it out on the water yet but I am hoping to get out there this coming weekend.

Thanks everyone for the pointers and I hope everyone has a great season out here.

If anyone out there needs a buddy to go out with for safety or what ever reason send me a PM i am looking forward to networking on this forum and meeting some new people to fish with.

02-19-2019, 11:15 AM	#1
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Where are you located? OEX Sunset Beach should be having a demo day very soon. I found the Trident 13 to be a fantastic paddler's kayak. The 15 would be an even better paddling kayak, but you'll loose some maneuverability. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

02-25-2019, 11:22 PM	#6
King Saba Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SGV Posts: 848	Try carbon fiber kayaks too like the Stealth Evo. They're a South African based brand, but man are they light and FAST. Super narrow hull, something like 24". __________________ Baitfish catcher extraordinaire

02-25-2019, 08:25 PM	#5
Stuck20 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 100	I'm the same size as you and I absolutely love my Trident. Had a Thresher 140 before, but the Trident paddles better and is more stable IMO.

02-26-2019, 09:48 AM	#8
flyfishinsteve64 Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: santee ca. Posts: 57	I didn't read all the posts but just my 2C You might want to invest in one with of peddle drive. Let me tell you why. I have been fishin a 14' prowler for many years in the ocean lakes and bays. If you can't hold your position you are at a disadvantage. You won't know it till someone is fishin next you and they kick your butt because they could hold their position. It happened to me and I never knew how many fish I was missing out on. So either get a peddle drive or don't fish with others You may want to start with a cheaper yak, see how you like it. I'm telling you if you have a competitive bone in your body get the peddle drive. That's all, have a great day. I have an old scupper pro if your interested in it. Fair offer would work. They used to be the *hit back in the day. Still a good boat. Steve

03-04-2019, 10:04 AM	#9
SoCalEDC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 609	Well guys, I went to the demo day and tried a few different boats out. the Kraken 13.5 was my favorite of the few that I tried (including the 2019 outback). I ended up nabbing a 2014 Trident 13 with some extra goodies in the deal (fish finder, werner paddle, spare life vest, etc.) Havent had a chance to get it out on the water yet but I am hoping to get out there this coming weekend. Thanks everyone for the pointers and I hope everyone has a great season out here. If anyone out there needs a buddy to go out with for safety or what ever reason send me a PM i am looking forward to networking on this forum and meeting some new people to fish with.