Intro and Kayak Recommendations - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

YakDout · 04-04-2015, 08:29 AM

I had a wilderness systems tarpon 140 and it served me well in la jolla. Great kayaks. You have to think about length for for transportation reasons as well as surf-ability/comfortability. Don't think I would go shorter than 12' in length or longer than 15' maybe 16'. The tarpon comes in a 12, 14, and 16'. I suggest test paddling a boat before you make the final decision, could save you money. OEX is great about letting you test any boat before buying. Hope that helps a little and hope to see you out in La Jolla soon. You definitely picked a good season to get the ball Rollin.

Fishin Phil · 04-04-2015, 10:15 AM

Try a pro angler or an Outback. Your legs have four times the muscle mass compared to your arms. Once you use a mirage drive there is no going back. You'll see.

corpsmanusn2001 · 04-04-2015, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Fishin Phil

Try a pro angler or an Outback. Your legs have four times the muscle mass compared to your arms. Once you use a mirage drive there is no going back. You'll see.

Yep. Save and get what you'll love. Use whatever beater you have in the meantime.

Irishman · 04-04-2015, 11:00 AM

Welcome!!!!
I'm 5'10 and 200lbs. Paddle a xfactor that's a great platform that I've had for two plus years, blem model I scored from OEX at $450.
If I could rewind the clock would go the hobie route. Outback is a often overlooked option as ppl get fixated on the PA models. Save your money and buy once.

Silbaugh4liberty · 04-04-2015, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishin Phil

Try a pro angler or an Outback. Your legs have four times the muscle mass compared to your arms. Once you use a mirage drive there is no going back. You'll see.

I got an X Factor, and after a long day on the water with long paddles, I wish I had a mirage drive. My traps are pretty sore the next day. I like the storage capacity of the x factor, but for open waters and long paddles make wish I had an outback or pa.

ful-rac · 04-04-2015, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Silbaugh4liberty

I got an X Factor, and after a long day on the water with long paddles, I wish I had a mirage drive. My traps are pretty sore the next day. I like the storage capacity of the x factor, but for open waters and long paddles make wish I had an outback or pa.

Non-sense! Hobies are for wusses! Stop wishin' and keep on paddling!

Silbaugh4liberty · 04-04-2015, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

Non-sense! Hobies are for wusses! Stop wishin' and keep on paddling!

Lol, keeps me in shape, that's for sure!

easyday · 04-04-2015, 05:57 PM

Or you could check out the new Thresher from Wilderness Systems. I have one and love it. It has close to the speed of a Tarpon and is designed to be a fish catching platform.

summers in kuwait · 04-05-2015, 01:52 PM

I really appreciate all the replies and feedback. I should have known that posting "kayak recommendation" would lead to the pedal vs paddle discussion.
That said, I fished my buddies outback about a month ago and after 8 hrs on the bay today with some fun wind chop, Im heading over to the dark side. I think it just makes sense for me. That said I will miss surfing/fishing the 120.
She's up for sale

I wont be getting a Hobie anytime soon, due to the fact that they cost more than most of the cars I've own put together, but I'll be looking for hopefully a used model with turbo fins and a newer seat for my back (fractured two vertebrae in high school)

Now the real question:

which model?

04-04-2015, 10:15 AM	#2
Fishin Phil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 288	Try a pro angler or an Outback. Your legs have four times the muscle mass compared to your arms. Once you use a mirage drive there is no going back. You'll see. __________________ God, Family, Your Health, You're Fishing.

04-04-2015, 05:57 PM	#8
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,470	Or you could check out the new Thresher from Wilderness Systems. I have one and love it. It has close to the speed of a Tarpon and is designed to be a fish catching platform. __________________

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04-04-2015, 08:29 AM	#1
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	I had a wilderness systems tarpon 140 and it served me well in la jolla. Great kayaks. You have to think about length for for transportation reasons as well as surf-ability/comfortability. Don't think I would go shorter than 12' in length or longer than 15' maybe 16'. The tarpon comes in a 12, 14, and 16'. I suggest test paddling a boat before you make the final decision, could save you money. OEX is great about letting you test any boat before buying. Hope that helps a little and hope to see you out in La Jolla soon. You definitely picked a good season to get the ball Rollin.

04-04-2015, 11:00 AM	#4
Irishman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 306	Welcome!!!! I'm 5'10 and 200lbs. Paddle a xfactor that's a great platform that I've had for two plus years, blem model I scored from OEX at $450. If I could rewind the clock would go the hobie route. Outback is a often overlooked option as ppl get fixated on the PA models. Save your money and buy once.

04-05-2015, 01:52 PM	#9
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	I really appreciate all the replies and feedback. I should have known that posting "kayak recommendation" would lead to the pedal vs paddle discussion. That said, I fished my buddies outback about a month ago and after 8 hrs on the bay today with some fun wind chop, Im heading over to the dark side. I think it just makes sense for me. That said I will miss surfing/fishing the 120. She's up for sale I wont be getting a Hobie anytime soon, due to the fact that they cost more than most of the cars I've own put together, but I'll be looking for hopefully a used model with turbo fins and a newer seat for my back (fractured two vertebrae in high school) Now the real question: which model?