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

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?

Sdspeed · 07-31-2013, 08:27 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, 08:36 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, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Sdspeed

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

Quote:

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.

Sdspeed · 07-31-2013, 09:26 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.

BrokeLoser · 07-31-2013, 10:15 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, 08:03 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

tacmik · 08-01-2013, 02:08 PM

Try the Trident 13 or even the 15. I have the T-13 and have no problems with the open water, paddles great, fairly dry and handles the surf well. I would stay away from the T-11 just because of where and how you would be using it. If you go with the 15, I recommend you get a rudder also.
P.S. I am also 5'9 and weight 175.

Siebler · 08-01-2013, 02:46 PM

Hey Man I spoke with you yesterday. For what you are doing go with the 13 or the now discontinued 15.

Discontinued 15's I have a Blem and my demo that will be selling cheap if you decide to go that route.

Socalkayak · 08-01-2013, 06:09 PM

Matt you can't go wrong with the trident series. I would go with the 13 it doesn't seem like it but it will be easier and faster paddling. One thing that is rarely mentioned is the wieght of the kayak. I live in ventura county and am jelious of the Lajolla guys that can drive there yaks to the waters edge. I have a stealth 14 great for fishing but just sucks loading and unloading even with a cart. Being from central coast I imagine you will be beach launching and the tridents are good for going through surf. Those monster yaks that are as big as a boat like mine really suck trying to paddle through surf. And if it is your fist one try to go used. Most everyone goes through a few different yaks before they settle in to one they stick with. Try not to add anything to your kayak untill you have used it fishing a few times then try to go minamal as possible if you look at the guys that have been doing it for a long time they just have the essentials. I have owned a lot oh kayaks and when I get the opertunity will probably go with a basic prowler 15 I never see people using the rod pod on the trident. And remember its not the kayak that makes a good fisherman.

oneyedeer · 07-31-2013, 08:44 PM

Quote:

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.

jbaker · 07-31-2013, 09:34 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

07-31-2013, 08:36 PM	#3
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."

08-01-2013, 02:08 PM	#8
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	Try the Trident 13 or even the 15. I have the T-13 and have no problems with the open water, paddles great, fairly dry and handles the surf well. I would stay away from the T-11 just because of where and how you would be using it. If you go with the 15, I recommend you get a rudder also. P.S. I am also 5'9 and weight 175. __________________

08-01-2013, 02:46 PM	#9
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	Hey Man I spoke with you yesterday. For what you are doing go with the 13 or the now discontinued 15. Discontinued 15's I have a Blem and my demo that will be selling cheap if you decide to go that route. __________________ CJ Siebler

07-31-2013, 09:34 PM	#12
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

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08-01-2013, 08:03 AM	#7
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

08-01-2013, 06:09 PM	#10
Socalkayak Junior Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 29	Matt you can't go wrong with the trident series. I would go with the 13 it doesn't seem like it but it will be easier and faster paddling. One thing that is rarely mentioned is the wieght of the kayak. I live in ventura county and am jelious of the Lajolla guys that can drive there yaks to the waters edge. I have a stealth 14 great for fishing but just sucks loading and unloading even with a cart. Being from central coast I imagine you will be beach launching and the tridents are good for going through surf. Those monster yaks that are as big as a boat like mine really suck trying to paddle through surf. And if it is your fist one try to go used. Most everyone goes through a few different yaks before they settle in to one they stick with. Try not to add anything to your kayak untill you have used it fishing a few times then try to go minamal as possible if you look at the guys that have been doing it for a long time they just have the essentials. I have owned a lot oh kayaks and when I get the opertunity will probably go with a basic prowler 15 I never see people using the rod pod on the trident. And remember its not the kayak that makes a good fisherman.