Top 10 Fishing Kayaks - Page 2 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

baitcasterboy20 · 05-30-2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SnookOne

How about the Heritage Redfish 14?

Who's with me?

heritage makes some good models

BulkCarrier · 05-30-2010, 11:11 PM

Just saw this thread after starting a new one.

Why aren't there any glass kayak's on the list ? ( On the forum and article on website ) I know they are difficult to get , but they must get a chance.

I know I am a bit biased, because I have a kaskazi dorado II, but I always felt that it will be under the top 10 fishing kayaks out there.

Calico Killer Kevin · 05-31-2010, 09:21 PM

I love my Cobra Marauder, though it is a bit heavy. More so than my Wilderness Systems Tarpon 140. I have the old model and its hatches are a PITA though they are quite waterproof. Its interior space is lacking as well.

da22y · 05-12-2014, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BulkCarrier

Just saw this thread after starting a new one.

Why aren't there any glass kayak's on the list ? ( On the forum and article on website ) I know they are difficult to get , but they must get a chance.

I know I am a bit biased, because I have a kaskazi dorado II, but I always felt that it will be under the top 10 fishing kayaks out there.

I do have a 2013 Kaskazi dorado II and a 2012 Hobie revo 13 too.
I found myself take out my Revo more than my Kaskazi lately.

Hobie revo:
Pro: hands free, easy to turn/circle, easy to break the fishing line if hooked the rock by peddle fast.
Con: mirage drive may fail, and is useless around kelp. storage not great,

Kaskazi :
Pro: easy to launch the surf, easy to paddle, and has good speed , huge storage.
Con: no scupper holes in seat. Wet butt. Hard to hold position on a honey hole.

Both is great , both is not the BEST, no such thing.....

WildernessWanker · 05-11-2014, 08:27 AM

Bump. Although in need of updates this might help some of the newer people that are looking for seaworthy kayaks.

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ceruleandrms · 05-11-2014, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Useful Idiot

I'm gonna make a list of the top 10 fishing kayaks of all time just to throw on the website or newsletter or somewhere, thought it would be fun to get some input. I haven't come up with the list yet, but here's some contenders, in no particular order:

Cobra Fish N Dive
OK Scupper Pro
Malibu X-Factor
Hobie Revolution
OK Trident 15
WS Tarpon Series
Malibu Stealth 14
Malibu extreme
OK Torque
Hobie Pro Angler

What you got?

Tarpon 120 for me. Light, tracks well, easy to get thru the surf. I love my yak, except when I fall out because I'm dumb

William Novotny · 05-11-2014, 09:58 AM

Don't forget my Big Red Squid!!! Gosh I miss that girl. 16' fast as lightning, and the the "wings" on the front pushed your nose right over the surf. The only reason I got rid of her was lack of a tank well. Outside of that she was beast.

WildernessWanker · 05-11-2014, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by William Novotny

Don't forget my Big Red Squid!!! Gosh I miss that girl. 16' fast as lightning, and the the "wings" on the front pushed your nose right over the surf. The only reason I got rid of her was lack of a tank well. Outside of that she was beast.

I came across one on CL and was intrigued but I couldn't find enough information about using it as a fishing kayak. Aside from the lack of a tankwell what other issues did you have with it? What were your favorite traits? Was it halfway decent to surf launch?

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William Novotny · 05-11-2014, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by WildernessWanker

I came across one on CL and was intrigued but I couldn't find enough information about using it as a fishing kayak. Aside from the lack of a tankwell what other issues did you have with it? What were your favorite traits? Was it halfway decent to surf launch?

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Surf launches were awesome. Literally pushes the nose up and over the crest of the wave. It was super fast and streamline. Tracked very well and had plenty of secondary stability. I could lean way over and feel comfortable. I'm almost 300# and 6'4" I was comfortable on it. Fished mostly thresher from it. I'd never own this as my primary kayak because of the absence ofa rear well but if I ever found another one I would definitely grab it as a secondary or just asa leisure paddler.

cell128 · 05-11-2014, 10:23 AM

I would say Hobie outback too.

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johnnyblaze2009 · 05-12-2014, 06:05 PM

I have a PA 12 and a stealth 12. I love the dry ride I get on the PA and how things seem to be easily accessible but I am fond of the stealth and how it's accessorized.

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Fishwhisperer619 · 05-12-2014, 06:12 PM

Got to demo a jackson cuda 14 and feel like it could be a competitor.

taggermike · 05-13-2014, 07:42 AM

Loads of great kayaks out there, both new and old. A yak missing from the list is the original OK Prowler 15. At the time it was a real new idea for fishing yaks. I have one and use it frequently even though I have a Hobie mirage yak too. I love the Malibu X-tream also. Its kind of a heavy SUV of a yak but you can carry a shit load of gear, spread and get comfy, and not worry much about flipping. Used to load 5 little kids on the damn thing and paddle around Baby Beach in dana point. Cant think of many single kayaks that can be a "party barge".
I gotta say though, the most "fishable" yak I have ever used was the venerable Cobra FnD. Paddled not great, but crazy stable. I fished the yak with one of my kids in the front jump seat and one on a chair in the tank well. Its still my favorite all time surf launch yak. Its so buoyant it about bounces over the white water and has 8 big scuppers so the deck drains in seconds. With the long flat yaks I use now I avoid riding waves if possible. My technique for landing the FnD was to catch the biggest wave of a set, wave not whitewash, drop in, turn side ways, brace, and ride till the kayak hits the sand. Wish I still had one. Mike

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William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	Don't forget my Big Red Squid!!! Gosh I miss that girl. 16' fast as lightning, and the the "wings" on the front pushed your nose right over the surf. The only reason I got rid of her was lack of a tank well. Outside of that she was beast. __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

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05-30-2010, 11:11 PM	#2
BulkCarrier Junior Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 2	Just saw this thread after starting a new one. Why aren't there any glass kayak's on the list ? ( On the forum and article on website ) I know they are difficult to get , but they must get a chance. I know I am a bit biased, because I have a kaskazi dorado II, but I always felt that it will be under the top 10 fishing kayaks out there.

05-31-2010, 09:21 PM	#3
Calico Killer Kevin Junior Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 10	I love my Cobra Marauder, though it is a bit heavy. More so than my Wilderness Systems Tarpon 140. I have the old model and its hatches are a PITA though they are quite waterproof. Its interior space is lacking as well.

05-11-2014, 08:27 AM	#5
WildernessWanker WildernessWanker Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 345	Bump. Although in need of updates this might help some of the newer people that are looking for seaworthy kayaks. Sent from my SPH-L520 using Tapatalk

05-11-2014, 10:23 AM	#10
cell128 lizard king Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lakewood Posts: 520	I would say Hobie outback too. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

05-12-2014, 06:05 PM	#11
johnnyblaze2009 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 215	I have a PA 12 and a stealth 12. I love the dry ride I get on the PA and how things seem to be easily accessible but I am fond of the stealth and how it's accessorized. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

05-12-2014, 06:12 PM	#12
Fishwhisperer619 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: chula vista Posts: 323	Got to demo a jackson cuda 14 and feel like it could be a competitor.

05-13-2014, 07:42 AM	#13
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Loads of great kayaks out there, both new and old. A yak missing from the list is the original OK Prowler 15. At the time it was a real new idea for fishing yaks. I have one and use it frequently even though I have a Hobie mirage yak too. I love the Malibu X-tream also. Its kind of a heavy SUV of a yak but you can carry a shit load of gear, spread and get comfy, and not worry much about flipping. Used to load 5 little kids on the damn thing and paddle around Baby Beach in dana point. Cant think of many single kayaks that can be a "party barge". I gotta say though, the most "fishable" yak I have ever used was the venerable Cobra FnD. Paddled not great, but crazy stable. I fished the yak with one of my kids in the front jump seat and one on a chair in the tank well. Its still my favorite all time surf launch yak. Its so buoyant it about bounces over the white water and has 8 big scuppers so the deck drains in seconds. With the long flat yaks I use now I avoid riding waves if possible. My technique for landing the FnD was to catch the biggest wave of a set, wave not whitewash, drop in, turn side ways, brace, and ride till the kayak hits the sand. Wish I still had one. Mike