New Kayaks - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

SoCal Fishing · 08-13-2020, 07:50 AM

Hi guys, new to the forums but have been lurking for a bit. I am about to purchase an outback for me and a compass for my wife. We live in Mission Viejo. Wanted to know if any local shops offer discounts. I read another post about talking to Andy at OEX and that is one of my plans as I work in Long Beach. Really looking forward to getting out on the water and joining you guys for some fishing very soon.

Mski · 08-13-2020, 10:36 AM

Definitely go see Andy at OEX. He will give you a great price and super customer service. He will give you great advice on accessories and most likely discount those too. Best of all he is super knowledgeable and a stand up guy.

tak100 · 08-17-2020, 03:52 PM

Brent at OEX San Diego is also a great source of info and might be closer to home. You can't go wrong with either one.

SoCal Fishing · 08-18-2020, 12:55 PM

Thanks Guys Should have something soon!

Salty · 08-18-2020, 02:45 PM

I'm in Mission Viejo too and I got my kayak from OEX in Sunset Beach. Definitely worth the drive. Andy is a good, trustworthy guy. I will say, if they have Outbacks available and in stock, GET THEM WHILE THEY'RE STILL THERE! My buddy ordered a 2020 Outback and it took almost 5 weeks to get it in from Hobie due to backorders related to the last shutdown. There's a good chance Hobie has their production line under control now (I'd let a Hobie rep speak to that!), but just a head's up that there's a chance it may take a little longer than normal if you have to place an order. Worth the wait though! lol

Cbs49er · 08-18-2020, 03:08 PM

Yea I plan on stopping by there but I called yesterday and I asked about old town kayaks and they said it'd take I think 4 to 8 weeks to get one. Have to go in and see what they have in stock.

wkk · 08-18-2020, 03:53 PM

There's a shortage of kayaks everywhere. I don't think anyone is offering any discounts on Hobie. But OEX will usually discount some of their accessories when you purchase a new kayak. Kayakfishingsupplies.com is the website for OEX online sales.

08-13-2020, 07:50 AM	#1
SoCal Fishing Junior Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 2	New Kayaks Hi guys, new to the forums but have been lurking for a bit. I am about to purchase an outback for me and a compass for my wife. We live in Mission Viejo. Wanted to know if any local shops offer discounts. I read another post about talking to Andy at OEX and that is one of my plans as I work in Long Beach. Really looking forward to getting out on the water and joining you guys for some fishing very soon.

08-13-2020, 10:36 AM	#2
Mski Junior Join Date: May 2017 Location: Rowland Heights Posts: 10	Definitely go see Andy at OEX. He will give you a great price and super customer service. He will give you great advice on accessories and most likely discount those too. Best of all he is super knowledgeable and a stand up guy.

08-17-2020, 03:52 PM	#3
tak100 Recruit Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 153	Brent at OEX San Diego is also a great source of info and might be closer to home. You can't go wrong with either one.

08-18-2020, 12:55 PM	#4
SoCal Fishing Junior Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 2	Thanks Guys Should have something soon!

08-18-2020, 02:45 PM	#5
Salty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 434	I'm in Mission Viejo too and I got my kayak from OEX in Sunset Beach. Definitely worth the drive. Andy is a good, trustworthy guy. I will say, if they have Outbacks available and in stock, GET THEM WHILE THEY'RE STILL THERE! My buddy ordered a 2020 Outback and it took almost 5 weeks to get it in from Hobie due to backorders related to the last shutdown. There's a good chance Hobie has their production line under control now (I'd let a Hobie rep speak to that!), but just a head's up that there's a chance it may take a little longer than normal if you have to place an order. Worth the wait though! lol

08-18-2020, 03:08 PM	#6
Cbs49er Junior Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: LA Posts: 20	Yea I plan on stopping by there but I called yesterday and I asked about old town kayaks and they said it'd take I think 4 to 8 weeks to get one. Have to go in and see what they have in stock.

08-18-2020, 03:53 PM	#7
wkk Junior Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 4	There's a shortage of kayaks everywhere. I don't think anyone is offering any discounts on Hobie. But OEX will usually discount some of their accessories when you purchase a new kayak. Kayakfishingsupplies.com is the website for OEX online sales.