First kayak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

450matt · 07-31-2013, 02:52 PM

Hello this is my first post. I have been searching all over the Internet about this and I am still lost. So I am looking to buy my first kayak. I like the predator 13, the Jackson cuda 14 those have been my favorites so far. But I see bad stuff on both. I see everyone uses something different. And I see people love the hobies. But not looking to spend that much. So what would you guys recommend? This will also be only ocean once I am comfortable on it. Thanks for any help

makobob · 07-31-2013, 02:58 PM

Check out OEX! They can steer you in the right direction.

450matt · 07-31-2013, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by makobob

Check out OEX! They can steer you in the right direction.

Problem with that is I am not close. I am on the central coast. North of Santa Barbara. I might buy from them but just want to know what I want first

Carp · 07-31-2013, 03:20 PM

It's worth it to make the haul and demo some.

450matt · 07-31-2013, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Justjeff

It's worth it to make the haul and demo some.

I get that but just want a direction even before I demo. There are tons of kayaks out there and right now I feel clueless

beef78 · 07-31-2013, 03:32 PM

I have a wilderness systems tarpon 14 and I love it. comes with slidetrax makes mounting things easy. I really recommend going and spending an afternoon with the guys at oex. They are really cool and nice guys. Plus, they normally have a nice selection of yaks and a lot of knowledge.

BrokeLoser · 07-31-2013, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 450matt

I get that but just want a direction even before I demo. There are tons of kayaks out there and right now I feel clueless

Are you a bigger guy?
You want something fast or something stable?
Do you have any length, storage or hauling / loading restrictions?
Whats your budget?
Fishing only yak?

MrPatrick · 08-01-2013, 08:32 AM

13 on the trident

450matt · 08-01-2013, 02:02 PM

Since I am closer to figuring out what I want. One more question. What are all the differences between the trident 13 and the trident ultra 4.3? And what does everyone like more?

MrPatrick · 08-01-2013, 03:15 PM

If you can get a 15 cheap and have room to store it, by all means test paddle that 'yak. I say this from experience. I have poor balance due to inner problems as a kid, the 15 is very stable. I have joint problems in both shoulders and both Knees and my left hip due to a bone disease I was born with. Can't peddle, have to paddle and the big 15 cruises nicely with little effort when at speed. Doesn't turn worth a turd though. And it handles all size paddlers.

Patrick

MrPatrick · 08-01-2013, 03:19 PM

I also think its still the best looking 'yak out there.

TheBentRod · 08-01-2013, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MrPatrick

I also think its still the best looking 'yak out there.

For sale?

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MrPatrick · 08-01-2013, 05:43 PM

Never!!!!!

07-31-2013, 02:52 PM	#1
450matt Junior Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 6	First kayak Hello this is my first post. I have been searching all over the Internet about this and I am still lost. So I am looking to buy my first kayak. I like the predator 13, the Jackson cuda 14 those have been my favorites so far. But I see bad stuff on both. I see everyone uses something different. And I see people love the hobies. But not looking to spend that much. So what would you guys recommend? This will also be only ocean once I am comfortable on it. Thanks for any help

07-31-2013, 02:58 PM	#2
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Check out OEX! They can steer you in the right direction. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

07-31-2013, 03:32 PM	#6
beef78 Large Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 316	I have a wilderness systems tarpon 14 and I love it. comes with slidetrax makes mounting things easy. I really recommend going and spending an afternoon with the guys at oex. They are really cool and nice guys. Plus, they normally have a nice selection of yaks and a lot of knowledge. __________________ "I shall not tiptoe through life to arrive safely at death."

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07-31-2013, 03:20 PM	#4
Carp (⌐■_■)--︻╦╤─ - - - Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sandy Eggo Posts: 166	It's worth it to make the haul and demo some.

08-01-2013, 08:32 AM	#8
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	13 on the trident

08-01-2013, 02:02 PM	#9
450matt Junior Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 6	Since I am closer to figuring out what I want. One more question. What are all the differences between the trident 13 and the trident ultra 4.3? And what does everyone like more?

08-01-2013, 03:15 PM	#10
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	If you can get a 15 cheap and have room to store it, by all means test paddle that 'yak. I say this from experience. I have poor balance due to inner problems as a kid, the 15 is very stable. I have joint problems in both shoulders and both Knees and my left hip due to a bone disease I was born with. Can't peddle, have to paddle and the big 15 cruises nicely with little effort when at speed. Doesn't turn worth a turd though. And it handles all size paddlers. Patrick

08-01-2013, 03:19 PM	#11
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	I also think its still the best looking 'yak out there.

08-01-2013, 05:43 PM	#13
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	Never!!!!!