Kayak help

[03Marine]

hobies where its at. If you want free demos give me a shout. Any model you want I have access to. I can meet you up for a fishing trip so you can see how it is to actually fish out of. Just shoot me a PM. Always better to know before you buy. Best way to know is to actually fish out of it.

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[Milkjug]

Just know your hobie is a deep water yak. If your plan is to chase reds in skinny water, the mirage fins will prove to be a pain. If you have to paddle, the hand-controlled rudder is next to useless.

They would be great in the open bay or jetties. Cast and move at the same time.

Tools specific for a job. That is why just one yak is not enough.

[03Marine]

Would you be able to remove the fins out on the water, or is it once you put them on, you are stuck with them until you pretty much get home.

[Milkjug]

You can pull the mirage drive (fins and pedals) out in a few seconds, not a big deal. They are kinda big to stash and you can't use the rudder well is the only problem.

[Winter fisher]

Hobie's are nice ,butt cost more,hevyer to load , more boat like ,my t140 will go in less 3 inches of water I am 165 # it WAIS 58# tie string to it get out & wade pull it where ever you want

[EZ-E]

every yak is different ... paddle as many as you can & find out which works best for your fishing style. short wide yaks are more stable ...but suck for long paddles. a longer narrow yak is faster but not as stable. most of the big 4 yak makers(Wilderness Systems,Ocean Kayak,Native & Malibu) have great 14' options out there. if your fishing bays 12'-14' kayak is the way to go IMO.

[03Marine]

I still havent made up my mind yet. Im still looking and still working on the wife. Once the wife gives the ok its a done deal. I do appriciate all the help guys!!

[Curmudgeon]

If you want to test drive a Heritage 14' feel free to pm me. I'm not likely to get out much soon.

[Oleander Kayaker]

every yak is different ... paddle as many as you can & find out which works best for your fishing style. short wide yaks are more stable ...but suck for long paddles. a longer narrow yak is faster but not as stable. most of the big 4 yak makers(Wilderness Systems,Ocean Kayak,Native & Malibu) have great 14' options out there. if your fishing bays 12'-14' kayak is the way to go IMO.

X2, and take the wife with you and have her try the yaks, too.

[Oleander Kayaker]

If you want to test drive a Heritage 14' feel free to pm me. I'm not likely to get out much soon.

It's about time we both got our butts out there!!!

[Curmudgeon]

X2, and take the wife with you and have her try the yaks, too.

Yeah, but his yak smells kinda funny..

[corndog]

I have a Native Ultimate 14. It works well for me, I was looking for a yak with large capacity and where one of my kids could ride up front and fish comfortably. If I was buying for myself, I would look hard at the Jackson Coosa. While my native is a stable boat and tracks well, it doesn't like chop without taking on water.

The Jackson boats, as well the WS Tarpon series may be better suited for the fishing the backwaters in and around Galveston.

If you haven't already, hit www.TexasKaykFisherman.com for reviews on individual boats. If you watch the 'for sale' section, you will find what you need at a knocked down price. I don't think you can go wrong buying your first boat used. You typically get a lot of accessories, maybe a paddle and a pfd for 85% of the price of a new hull. Thats what I did and it has worked well for me.

If you have other questions about kayak fishing, let me know and I'll be glad to help.

JYC

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One of my buddies has a two man yak he told me he is thinking about selling. Let me know if your interested and I will ask him
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[micklitz]

I will spend 14 hours a day in a Hobie Pro Angler, and not be tired afterwards. I normally bring: full size ice chest, drift sock, anchor, beer, soda, lunch, grocery sack of plastics, 4 full size utility boxes, 4 rod/reels, beach towel, drybag, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, a spare spool... you get the idea.

I still have room for more chit! You can stand in it, and the only thing that I have to strap down is the ice chest. If you are coming from a boat, this is the way to go.

Don't listen to the people who say, "well mine can float in 3" of water." who the *&^k catches fish in 3" of water?

[Jhua]

I will spend 14 hours a day in a Hobie Pro Angler, and not be tired afterwards. I normally bring: full size ice chest, drift sock, anchor, beer, soda, lunch, grocery sack of plastics, 4 full size utility boxes, 4 rod/reels, beach towel, drybag, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, a spare spool... you get the idea.

I still have room for more chit! You can stand in it, and the only thing that I have to strap down is the ice chest. If you are coming from a boat, this is the way to go.

Don't listen to the people who say, "well mine can float in 3" of water." who the *&^k catches fish in 3" of water?

Well I do... like it was said, it depends on what your method/ style for fishing. If you fish shallow flats or marshes, you may want to look at models that can go through 3'' of water. If you fish deep reefs, it may not matter so much.

[micklitz]

To each his own. However, it doesn't make sense to me to sacrifice storage space, comfort, and stability for the ability to move in 3" of water.

It is 3", get out and pull it over a ridge/reef or whatever.

3", It doesn't even make it over your ankle.

I walk through deeper water when it rains!