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

450matt · 07-31-2013, 03:52 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, 03:58 PM

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

450matt · 07-31-2013, 04:05 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, 04:20 PM

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

450matt · 07-31-2013, 04:23 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, 04:32 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.

Dirty Curti · 07-31-2013, 05:02 PM

You've got to go to OEX. Also keep an eye open for their parking lot sale. You can really pick-up a nice yak at a very reasonable price.

Research the Malibu kayaks. I have the Stealth 12 and love it for fishing.

Sdspeed · 07-31-2013, 06:03 PM

Considering your making a big commitment and have a lot of questions it seems to me that taking the time to make a fun road trip to OEX would be the wisest thing to do. One stop shop, selection,knowledge and a great crew to give you the honest advice and answers your looking for! Go down the night before and make a day of it, you'll be happy you did!

makobob · 07-31-2013, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sdspeed

Considering your making a big commitment and have a lot of questions it seems to me that taking the time to make a fun road trip to OEX would be the wisest thing to do. One stop shop, selection,knowledge and a great crew to give you the honest advice and answers your looking for! Go down the night before and make a day of it, you'll be happy you did!

2x, 3x, 4x!!!

flemdogg · 07-31-2013, 06:15 PM

Waiting for that end of season sale to pick up a new hobie!

CKallday71 · 07-31-2013, 06:33 PM

Ditto on what's already been posted above. Take the trip down, spend a day and take a test paddle, or peddle and make an informed decision. OEX is the one stop you need.

BrokeLoser · 07-31-2013, 09:22 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?

Sdspeed · 07-31-2013, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BrokeLoser

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?

All great questions and even more reasons to drive down to OEX

beef78 · 07-31-2013, 09:36 PM

When you are demoing kayaks, make sure you ask how they will do in the open ocean and with surf launches. A mile off the coast is different than paddling around one of the bays.

BrokeLoser · 07-31-2013, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Sdspeed

All great questions and even more reasons to drive down to OEX

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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

I agree, at some point he should visit OEX...and if he's going to buy new hopefully he ends up buying from OEX. Right now though I think he's looking for a little more than "Go to OEX." from us.....haha
I'm just hoping to give the guy some direction like he's requested. We have all been here before.

oneyedeer · 07-31-2013, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BrokeLoser

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?

X2
Malibu is a good starting point. If you cant afford a new hobie pick up a used one in the off season. Its not really that expensive once you factor in the cost of a seat, and paddle.

Sdspeed · 07-31-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BrokeLoser

I agree, at some point he should visit OEX...and if he's going to buy new hopefully he ends up buying from OEX. Right now though I think he's looking for a little more than "Go to OEX." from us.....haha
I'm just hoping to give the guy some direction like he's requested. We have all been here before.

Do you have your really nice stealth available?
He could learn a lot from talking directly those who went threw this not that long ago.

jbaker · 07-31-2013, 10:34 PM

I love my cuda 14. Recently I had the chance to look closely at the predator 13 and even paddle next to one on the water. This was in NorCal out of Trinidad, about 20 miles north of eureka Ca. We had some big swells and nasty seas. In those conditions I would say the cuda handled much better than the predator. I've owned a steal the 14 and an X factor. I would take the cuda any day over those two kayaks. Check out norcalkayakanglers.org there's lots of stuff going on up here. There's a tournament coming up on the central coast. Next weekend is the Albion open (south end of humbolt county) 114 registered contestants as of today. It's going to be a great time

BrokeLoser · 07-31-2013, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sdspeed

Do you have your really nice stealth available?
He could learn a lot from talking directly those who went threw this not that long ago.

Haha...I'm thinking about putting it up for sale again since it hasn't been used.

450matt · 08-01-2013, 09:03 AM

I am 5'9 160ish. I want a stable rough water kayak. Cause the water here is much rougher then down south. And it will just be a fishing kayak. I did call and talk to the guys at oex. And they recommended the trident series. So now I am stuck between the 13 or the 11

07-31-2013, 03:52 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, 03:58 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, 04:32 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."

07-31-2013, 05:02 PM	#7
Dirty Curti Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 419	You've got to go to OEX. Also keep an eye open for their parking lot sale. You can really pick-up a nice yak at a very reasonable price. Research the Malibu kayaks. I have the Stealth 12 and love it for fishing. __________________

07-31-2013, 06:33 PM	#11
CKallday71 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: The 951 Posts: 430	Ditto on what's already been posted above. Take the trip down, spend a day and take a test paddle, or peddle and make an informed decision. OEX is the one stop you need. __________________ I fish therefore I am. Selling cars since 2006. If you love what you do you never WORK a day in your life.

07-31-2013, 04:20 PM	#4
Carp (⌐■_■)--︻╦╤─ - - - Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sandy Eggo Posts: 166	It's worth it to make the haul and demo some.

07-31-2013, 06:03 PM	#8
Sdspeed Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 732	Considering your making a big commitment and have a lot of questions it seems to me that taking the time to make a fun road trip to OEX would be the wisest thing to do. One stop shop, selection,knowledge and a great crew to give you the honest advice and answers your looking for! Go down the night before and make a day of it, you'll be happy you did!

07-31-2013, 06:15 PM	#10
flemdogg Island Blood Join Date: May 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 237	Waiting for that end of season sale to pick up a new hobie!

07-31-2013, 09:36 PM	#14
beef78 Large Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 316	When you are demoing kayaks, make sure you ask how they will do in the open ocean and with surf launches. A mile off the coast is different than paddling around one of the bays. __________________ "I shall not tiptoe through life to arrive safely at death."

07-31-2013, 10:34 PM	#18
jbaker Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Redding Ca Posts: 85	I love my cuda 14. Recently I had the chance to look closely at the predator 13 and even paddle next to one on the water. This was in NorCal out of Trinidad, about 20 miles north of eureka Ca. We had some big swells and nasty seas. In those conditions I would say the cuda handled much better than the predator. I've owned a steal the 14 and an X factor. I would take the cuda any day over those two kayaks. Check out norcalkayakanglers.org there's lots of stuff going on up here. There's a tournament coming up on the central coast. Next weekend is the Albion open (south end of humbolt county) 114 registered contestants as of today. It's going to be a great time __________________ A SoCal to NorCal transplant Hobie Fishing Team Headwaters Adventure Company Kayak Fishing team

08-01-2013, 09:03 AM	#20
450matt Junior Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 6	I am 5'9 160ish. I want a stable rough water kayak. Cause the water here is much rougher then down south. And it will just be a fishing kayak. I did call and talk to the guys at oex. And they recommended the trident series. So now I am stuck between the 13 or the 11