Offshore kayak recommendations

[SoCalEDC]

Originally Posted by goldenglory18

How far "off shore" are you thinking about paddling? Are you beach launching or going out of harbors?



Exactly what I was thinking.

There is a WS Radar that's floating around too. Both would be EXCELLENT starting rigs for SoCal kayak fishing.

In my previous ventured we have launched into mission bay and a harbor in san diego, but as i grow more familiar I intend to launch where ever i can get easy access to the water and paddle out a couple of miles.
I was eye balling that Kraken. Ive pretty much narrowed it down to a trident 13, a kraken 13.5 or a thresher 140. the trident being the leader for me right now based on some research that I have done.

Originally Posted by CaliHalikiller

Got an older stealth 14 for sale already plumb with bait tank $700 lmk

Right on, I will keep you in mind. Thanks.

Originally Posted by Amish Ed

Where are you located? OEX Sunset Beach should be having a demo day very soon. I found the Trident 13 to be a fantastic paddler's kayak. The 15 would be an even better paddling kayak, but you'll loose some maneuverability.

Im not too far away, i may go and check that out (weather permitting)

Originally Posted by Hunters Pa

Yep, this.

Plus, if you can wait a bit they have blem sales, and there is usually a jump in used boats after Fred Hall, from people buying new boats and looking to sell their old ones

Thats a good idea, i was kind of thinking this might be the case.

Originally Posted by YakDout

I’ve gone 8-10 miles one way locally in my outback, further In BAJA. Done about the same with my pro angler 14 when I had that. Legs get a little tired maybe, but nothing like your arms would at that distance .

wow thats quite a ride. I think the mirage drive is great, but the cost of entry is pretty high and I dont mind paddling, and i imagine on a long narrow boat like the three mentioned above, with a decent paddle, i would be fine.

Originally Posted by Amish Ed

Demo day is this Sat. Just saw it on FB.

thanks Ed