New member, first report: nph 1/2/17 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

OCPhisher · 01-13-2017, 08:19 PM

Lot of great ideas/perspectives on here. I'll add my 2 cents. While pricier and most likely heavier than the models you were considering, I'd recommend looking into a Hobie tandem kayak --especially if you'll always have at least one boy going out with you.

I started kayak fishing with my son when he was 10. We started by renting hobie tandems for a couple months to get a feel for em. When I was convinced it was something we were going to do for the long term, I bought one. I never fished it solo because my son always wanted to come with me.

Having a peddle kayak definitely has benefits. A child can contribute a lot more to powering it along by pedaling rather than paddling. Sometimes I would kick back and let him do all the work! That wouldn't happen if he had to paddle. Also, having your hands free is a lot more convenient when you're constantly helping a child out --rigging, untangling, etc.

Now, trying to choose between the many hobie tandem models: Outfitter, Oasis, PA17, Tandem Islander --that is a whole other thread!

Good luck and I'm sure you'll have a blast with them no matter what you get. I'll look forward to seeing you on the water. My son and I fish outta nph all the time.

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01-13-2017, 08:19 PM	#14
OCPhisher Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 42	Lot of great ideas/perspectives on here. I'll add my 2 cents. While pricier and most likely heavier than the models you were considering, I'd recommend looking into a Hobie tandem kayak --especially if you'll always have at least one boy going out with you. I started kayak fishing with my son when he was 10. We started by renting hobie tandems for a couple months to get a feel for em. When I was convinced it was something we were going to do for the long term, I bought one. I never fished it solo because my son always wanted to come with me. Having a peddle kayak definitely has benefits. A child can contribute a lot more to powering it along by pedaling rather than paddling. Sometimes I would kick back and let him do all the work! That wouldn't happen if he had to paddle. Also, having your hands free is a lot more convenient when you're constantly helping a child out --rigging, untangling, etc. Now, trying to choose between the many hobie tandem models: Outfitter, Oasis, PA17, Tandem Islander --that is a whole other thread! Good luck and I'm sure you'll have a blast with them no matter what you get. I'll look forward to seeing you on the water. My son and I fish outta nph all the time.