PA and Revo - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

hook1fred · 09-19-2011, 09:35 AM

I really like my PA but I'd love the ease of a smaller PA..... It's a beast to transport (unless your have a truck) heavy as all hell wheeling that beast up a hill kills me. It is extremely stable and fishes great. As far as speed its quick for what it is

bus kid · 09-19-2011, 10:45 AM

yeah the weight is kind of a issue for me, I will be storing it on a talic rack up high above our 5 bikes. I have a truck so moving it is not a problem. Where do you guys have the FF and the transducer mounted?

sandydiego · 09-19-2011, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bus kid

yeah the weight is kind of a issue for me, I will be storing it on a talic rack up high above our 5 bikes. I have a truck so moving it is not a problem. Where do you guys have the FF and the transducer mounted?

Wet mount in the hull left of the center tackle hatch.

Cheers

Steve

romspacenut · 09-19-2011, 04:09 PM

On my PA, I have my FF mounted on a MAD FROG GEAR DELUXE PRO ANGLER BOARD and the transducer a Mad Frog The Liberator.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bus kid

yeah the weight is kind of a issue for me, I will be storing it on a talic rack up high above our 5 bikes. I have a truck so moving it is not a problem. Where do you guys have the FF and the transducer mounted?

bus kid · 09-19-2011, 06:08 PM

so no love for the Revo? thanks everyone for the input.

Kailolo · 09-19-2011, 07:04 PM

Used to have a Cobra FnD, so I know about stable and big but heavy. Loved that boat, but sold it for a Revo.

PA was too heavy to load onto my SUV roof, too heavy to carry by the handles for short excursions, and likely would have been a real bear even with Wheelez at the end of a long day. PA was also TOO WIDE, as I could not straddle with my feet in the water, which I like to do when landing a fish or just to cool off or enjoy the water.

The Revo is a breeze to put on/off the roof, can carry it over rocks, etc., okay to Wheelez around, etc. Easily straddled.

Stability should not be an issue once you have some experience (unless you must stand to cast). Used to have a Cobra Tourer--even narrower, but you learn quickly to move with the swell.

Most Revo owners adjust to the reduced space. I did. But I've still had 5 rods plus a large net and (homemade) fish tank on the Revo. I put about 7-8 Plano tackle boxes in the hull via the center hatch, so have carried a wide variety of baits for bass tourneys.

For the ocean, I've reduced to 3-4 rods, plus gaff, and a bait tube instead of a tank, so the rear tankwell is open for a big fish and to carry my Wheelez if needed.

Battery stores inside, and FF and two rod holders mounted on a gunnells.

A bit tight with a big fish--but who'd complain then!

In either event I suggest ordering a paddle with much bigger blades to make surf launch/entry easier and more controllable. Although some owners peddle all the way in--I don't have faith that the fins, even when bungied up, would not catch a rock in the surf.

So in summary, while I would like to stand to cast (like I used to for Pro-Am BASS tourneys on 250 HP bass boats), the lightness and slimness of the Revo won out over the PA.

driftwood · 09-19-2011, 07:19 PM

the PA is built for comfort. you won't have any regrets getting the the PA. The huge handles in the back and front make it easy to Handle. Make sure you get the Wheels.

with a truck and kayak wheels the PA is sweeeeeet! Its fast too! Got mine about a month and half ago and i LOVE IT! And one more thing... the PA can do a full circle on its own length.

sandydiego · 09-20-2011, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bus kid

so no love for the Revo? thanks everyone for the input.

The Revo is a great ride as well. There are many reasons why more guys are going to the PA.

Monovasia · 09-20-2011, 12:15 PM

I do not think yo can go wrong with either boat....I fish a Revo, love it...fast, tracks well, stable and stuff capacity is fine with me...that being said the PA is an outstanding boat...

The only area I can think of where the Revo has an advantage beyond weight is if the drive breaks down....Sunday was blowing stink in the afternoon...if for any reason you were offshore in a PA with a bad mirage drive, paddling home would be an exercise in V-TAC...I never would have made it and I am in reasonable shape. I did paddle my Revo back to the harbor and am still stiff today, but I did it...

TCS · 09-21-2011, 07:15 AM

What's the skinny on the new model PA?
What is different?
When will we see it?

mtnbykr2 · 09-22-2011, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Monovasia

I do not think yo can go wrong with either boat....I fish a Revo, love it...fast, tracks well, stable and stuff capacity is fine with me...that being said the PA is an outstanding boat...

The only area I can think of where the Revo has an advantage beyond weight is if the drive breaks down....Sunday was blowing stink in the afternoon...if for any reason you were offshore in a PA with a bad mirage drive, paddling home would be an exercise in V-TAC...I never would have made it and I am in reasonable shape. I did paddle my Revo back to the harbor and am still stiff today, but I did it...

yeah welcome to the addiction, I agree about a failed mirage drive or steering in a PA,
I lost the steering about 5 miles out, in my Outback and it is a definate work out to paddle back a tupperware bowl...but you gotta love those PAs

09-19-2011, 10:45 AM	#2
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	yeah the weight is kind of a issue for me, I will be storing it on a talic rack up high above our 5 bikes. I have a truck so moving it is not a problem. Where do you guys have the FF and the transducer mounted? __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

09-19-2011, 06:08 PM	#5
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	so no love for the Revo? thanks everyone for the input. __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

09-19-2011, 07:04 PM	#6
Kailolo Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 64	Revo Experience Used to have a Cobra FnD, so I know about stable and big but heavy. Loved that boat, but sold it for a Revo. PA was too heavy to load onto my SUV roof, too heavy to carry by the handles for short excursions, and likely would have been a real bear even with Wheelez at the end of a long day. PA was also TOO WIDE, as I could not straddle with my feet in the water, which I like to do when landing a fish or just to cool off or enjoy the water. The Revo is a breeze to put on/off the roof, can carry it over rocks, etc., okay to Wheelez around, etc. Easily straddled. Stability should not be an issue once you have some experience (unless you must stand to cast). Used to have a Cobra Tourer--even narrower, but you learn quickly to move with the swell. Most Revo owners adjust to the reduced space. I did. But I've still had 5 rods plus a large net and (homemade) fish tank on the Revo. I put about 7-8 Plano tackle boxes in the hull via the center hatch, so have carried a wide variety of baits for bass tourneys. For the ocean, I've reduced to 3-4 rods, plus gaff, and a bait tube instead of a tank, so the rear tankwell is open for a big fish and to carry my Wheelez if needed. Battery stores inside, and FF and two rod holders mounted on a gunnells. A bit tight with a big fish--but who'd complain then! In either event I suggest ordering a paddle with much bigger blades to make surf launch/entry easier and more controllable. Although some owners peddle all the way in--I don't have faith that the fins, even when bungied up, would not catch a rock in the surf. So in summary, while I would like to stand to cast (like I used to for Pro-Am BASS tourneys on 250 HP bass boats), the lightness and slimness of the Revo won out over the PA.

09-19-2011, 07:19 PM	#7
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	the PA is built for comfort. you won't have any regrets getting the the PA. The huge handles in the back and front make it easy to Handle. Make sure you get the Wheels. with a truck and kayak wheels the PA is sweeeeeet! Its fast too! Got mine about a month and half ago and i LOVE IT! And one more thing... the PA can do a full circle on its own length. Last edited by driftwood; 09-19-2011 at 07:44 PM.

09-19-2011, 09:35 AM	#1
hook1fred Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 143	I really like my PA but I'd love the ease of a smaller PA..... It's a beast to transport (unless your have a truck) heavy as all hell wheeling that beast up a hill kills me. It is extremely stable and fishes great. As far as speed its quick for what it is

09-20-2011, 12:15 PM	#9
Monovasia Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 38	I do not think yo can go wrong with either boat....I fish a Revo, love it...fast, tracks well, stable and stuff capacity is fine with me...that being said the PA is an outstanding boat... The only area I can think of where the Revo has an advantage beyond weight is if the drive breaks down....Sunday was blowing stink in the afternoon...if for any reason you were offshore in a PA with a bad mirage drive, paddling home would be an exercise in V-TAC...I never would have made it and I am in reasonable shape. I did paddle my Revo back to the harbor and am still stiff today, but I did it...

09-21-2011, 07:15 AM	#10
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	What's the skinny on the new model PA? What is different? When will we see it?