new some advice - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

tagyak · 05-03-2011, 12:56 PM

hey tj welcome to the sport.
i have been kayaking for a short period of time. i first started out using a cobra marauder but after the first time out i switched over to a hobie. i haven't looked back since. i know that some say that it is expensive but that is all relative.

i look at it this way. if you enjoy doing something and know that you will be doing it for awhile then why not just enjoy doing it more comfortably? i enjoy fishing and not really into kayaking. the kayak is just a tool that gets me to the area that i want to fish. i don't really look at it as a way for exercise but i do get some since i am out fishing in it.

i have been out when the wind kicks up and peddling is a challenge; but if i was paddling i know that it would be much more difficult. also i like the fact that i am fishing more than paddling.
so in the end i would highly recommend buying a used hobie and if it is out of your budget, save some more money and buy it then.

hope that this was helpful.

Deamon · 05-03-2011, 01:32 PM

X2. Great advice. But i'll also add one thing: Blue Hobie's are fastest.

coxtanker421 · 05-03-2011, 02:01 PM

major advantage using the largest muscles in your body. i have an outback. new at kayaking myself. the outback is very stable ,and a good yak all around. revo is a little bit more narrow and longer , which would probably give it a little bit more speed, but less stabality. less load capacity also. hobies are not the greatest in the surf, but with the peddals ,you can accelerate alot quicker to get through the danger zone. hobies can go out in windy conditions, that the average kayaker couldnt endure . hobies are expensive , but worth it. lots of accessories. if you can afford the extra to dish out , well worth it.

maui jim · 05-03-2011, 03:03 PM

I have fished Moro a couple of times , but you forgot to mention one thing "It's COLD" ....

I fished Halibut in the bay and did well (Even did the bay in a float tube..guy in a skiff said i was nuts...maybe

) I think either one would not be bad but when it's rough it really is..rough..

Get something you very comfortable in, and practice in the bay and for gods sake "THINK SAFETY" water temps are brutal even in the summer..
7 mil hooded wetsuit

is a spring suit.....

jorluivil · 05-03-2011, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maui jim

I have fished Moro a couple of times , but you forgot to mention one thing "It's COLD" ....

I fished Halibut in the bay and did well (Even did the bay in a float tube..guy in a skiff said i was nuts...maybe

) I think either one would not be bad but when it's rough it really is..rough..

Get something you very comfortable in, and practice in the bay and for gods sake "THINK SAFETY" water temps are brutal even in the summer..
7 mil hooded wetsuit

is a spring suit.....

I sent you some of the pics you requested.

If you're new to yakking I would strongly suggest you start off within your budget. I started with a Prowler because I wasn't sure if I would like the sport, if I didn't like it I'd be out $800 and not $2000. This past Saturday (about a year after I bought my prowler) I took the plunge and bought a Hobie Mirage Outback, wish I would have bought it sooner but still have no regrets that I bought my Prowler first, it was a good starter kayak. One other thing, whatever you do please DO NOT BUY ON IMPULSE.....I saw my neighbor do it and he lost his *ss off. He used the kayak for one fishing season and half of a hooping season and that was that. He invested over $1400 and sold his kayak for $700 a few months later.

GregAndrew · 05-03-2011, 04:23 PM

Of the 2 kayaks you mentioned, the Trident is probably better in the long run for your location. The ability to store your rods inside the yak is a great benefit for rough launches and landings.

superpoly76 · 05-04-2011, 08:04 PM

Second that on the Trident. I run a Prowler trident angler 16 out of there to the rock with no prob. Nice and stable. Everything stores nicely for the bumpy wet ride past the breakers. Have also surf lauched at cabria and cayucus with ease. Get your first one good and cheap whatever it is though.

Fiskadoro · 05-03-2011, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maui jim

(Even did the bay in a float tube..guy in a skiff said i was nuts...maybe

)

He was right.. Morro Bay in Float tube that's nuts!!!

05-03-2011, 03:03 PM	#4
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	I have fished Moro a couple of times , but you forgot to mention one thing "It's COLD" .... I fished Halibut in the bay and did well (Even did the bay in a float tube..guy in a skiff said i was nuts...maybe) I think either one would not be bad but when it's rough it really is..rough.. Get something you very comfortable in, and practice in the bay and for gods sake "THINK SAFETY" water temps are brutal even in the summer.. 7 mil hooded wetsuit is a spring suit..... __________________

05-03-2011, 12:56 PM	#1
tagyak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alhambra Posts: 506	hey tj welcome to the sport. i have been kayaking for a short period of time. i first started out using a cobra marauder but after the first time out i switched over to a hobie. i haven't looked back since. i know that some say that it is expensive but that is all relative. i look at it this way. if you enjoy doing something and know that you will be doing it for awhile then why not just enjoy doing it more comfortably? i enjoy fishing and not really into kayaking. the kayak is just a tool that gets me to the area that i want to fish. i don't really look at it as a way for exercise but i do get some since i am out fishing in it. i have been out when the wind kicks up and peddling is a challenge; but if i was paddling i know that it would be much more difficult. also i like the fact that i am fishing more than paddling. so in the end i would highly recommend buying a used hobie and if it is out of your budget, save some more money and buy it then. hope that this was helpful.

05-03-2011, 01:32 PM	#2
Deamon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,972	X2. Great advice. But i'll also add one thing: Blue Hobie's are fastest.

05-03-2011, 02:01 PM	#3
coxtanker421 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 270	major advantage using the largest muscles in your body. i have an outback. new at kayaking myself. the outback is very stable ,and a good yak all around. revo is a little bit more narrow and longer , which would probably give it a little bit more speed, but less stabality. less load capacity also. hobies are not the greatest in the surf, but with the peddals ,you can accelerate alot quicker to get through the danger zone. hobies can go out in windy conditions, that the average kayaker couldnt endure . hobies are expensive , but worth it. lots of accessories. if you can afford the extra to dish out , well worth it.

05-03-2011, 04:23 PM	#6
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Of the 2 kayaks you mentioned, the Trident is probably better in the long run for your location. The ability to store your rods inside the yak is a great benefit for rough launches and landings.

05-04-2011, 08:04 PM	#7
superpoly76 Junior Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 9	Second that on the Trident. I run a Prowler trident angler 16 out of there to the rock with no prob. Nice and stable. Everything stores nicely for the bumpy wet ride past the breakers. Have also surf lauched at cabria and cayucus with ease. Get your first one good and cheap whatever it is though.