New to So Cal, Newb Yak Fisherman looking for 1st SlayRide - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

-scallywag- · 05-25-2009, 08:36 AM

Joe,

the yaks chris mentioned are all awsome for you size (im the same size as you), having paddled most of the touring yaks i must say my favorite is the tarpon 14.....but then again if your looking at spending that much (1000+) i would really look into the hobies (revo or outback) although they cost almost double what you would pay for a used yak, if you fish ALOT offshore there is no beating a hobie, you can haul alot more junk around, travel much further, faster and stay out longer.....plus who can resist eating lunch, drinking a cold beverage while trolling a mac and tieing up another pole....all while your buddys are just trying to keep up

-scallywag- · 05-25-2009, 08:43 AM

the bad part about hobies is trying to land a big yellow or WSB with lunch on your lap, tackle box open poles laying around...all while your buddies laugh at you

Freespool · 05-28-2009, 09:00 AM

I'm down to 2 kayaks, a Cobra Marauder and a Tarpon 160i so any input on one vs. the other is welcome. Both are good deals on used yaks. I'm fairly certain I'm going with the Marauder but I'm having a hard time passing on the Tarpon deal. It's $750 with everything needed except a bait tank. It even includes a nice fish finder and the thing has hardly been used. Seems like a really good deal. The Marauder is $700 and in great shape. It includes everything minus a bait tank and fish finder. I like the fact that the Marauder is a bit lighter and shorter so easier to load/unload on the roof of the car. It also seems a bit more stable and easier to turn.

Again, thanks for all the information you guys have shared.

Freespool · 06-03-2009, 08:05 AM

Bought a Cobra Marauder. Stoked!! See you guys on the water.

05-28-2009, 09:00 AM	#3
Freespool Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: La Jolla Posts: 42	down to 2 I'm down to 2 kayaks, a Cobra Marauder and a Tarpon 160i so any input on one vs. the other is welcome. Both are good deals on used yaks. I'm fairly certain I'm going with the Marauder but I'm having a hard time passing on the Tarpon deal. It's $750 with everything needed except a bait tank. It even includes a nice fish finder and the thing has hardly been used. Seems like a really good deal. The Marauder is $700 and in great shape. It includes everything minus a bait tank and fish finder. I like the fact that the Marauder is a bit lighter and shorter so easier to load/unload on the roof of the car. It also seems a bit more stable and easier to turn. Again, thanks for all the information you guys have shared.

06-03-2009, 08:05 AM	#4
Freespool Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: La Jolla Posts: 42	Time to fish Bought a Cobra Marauder. Stoked!! See you guys on the water.

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05-25-2009, 08:36 AM	#1
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	Joe, the yaks chris mentioned are all awsome for you size (im the same size as you), having paddled most of the touring yaks i must say my favorite is the tarpon 14.....but then again if your looking at spending that much (1000+) i would really look into the hobies (revo or outback) although they cost almost double what you would pay for a used yak, if you fish ALOT offshore there is no beating a hobie, you can haul alot more junk around, travel much further, faster and stay out longer.....plus who can resist eating lunch, drinking a cold beverage while trolling a mac and tieing up another pole....all while your buddys are just trying to keep up

05-25-2009, 08:43 AM	#2
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	the bad part about hobies is trying to land a big yellow or WSB with lunch on your lap, tackle box open poles laying around...all while your buddies laugh at you