What kayaks best for me - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

mikeatumble · 01-14-2021, 01:13 PM

I have had a PA 12 and now and Outback. I'm only 175lbs and I found the PA to be bulky and slow. I am loving the new Outback. Moves effortlessly through the water compared to the PA. If you aren't a big guy I'd go Outback...

socal.beach.bum · 01-14-2021, 02:23 PM

I agree with these other guys, go with the Outback.

There was a posting for a 2019 OB on here asking $3k with Bixby. If it’s still available, that ones a good deal and you could always sell the bixby. Best of luck!

SoCalEDC · 01-14-2021, 04:01 PM

Stability is over rated. They're both pretty heavy and cumbersome, but of the two of get the outback.

JohnMckroidJr · 01-14-2021, 04:03 PM

I was a die-hard PA14 fan when the 2019 and newer Outback came out with a bigger capacity, I made the switch. It is a good 1/2knot faster than the PA. There is much less space, but it works. The one thing is when a big shark comes cruising, it's a much smaller plastic barrier.

01-14-2021, 04:01 PM	#3
SoCalEDC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 609	Stability is over rated. They're both pretty heavy and cumbersome, but of the two of get the outback. __________________ IG: @blackflag_fishing Youtube: Blackflag Fishing 2014 Ocean Kayak T13 SOLD 2020 Hobie Outback SOLD 2021 Stealth Fisha 500 #StealthTribe

01-14-2021, 01:13 PM	#1
mikeatumble Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 44	I have had a PA 12 and now and Outback. I'm only 175lbs and I found the PA to be bulky and slow. I am loving the new Outback. Moves effortlessly through the water compared to the PA. If you aren't a big guy I'd go Outback...

01-14-2021, 02:23 PM	#2
socal.beach.bum Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Palos Verde, CA Posts: 636	I agree with these other guys, go with the Outback. There was a posting for a 2019 OB on here asking $3k with Bixby. If it’s still available, that ones a good deal and you could always sell the bixby. Best of luck!

01-14-2021, 04:03 PM	#4
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,960	I was a die-hard PA14 fan when the 2019 and newer Outback came out with a bigger capacity, I made the switch. It is a good 1/2knot faster than the PA. There is much less space, but it works. The one thing is when a big shark comes cruising, it's a much smaller plastic barrier.