Deciding my next rig

[Baja_Traveler]

But it is the total truth -

I started out as a kayaker, and I'll never get rid of my Necky touring kayak because is is like the race car of the paddling world and I've camped out of it on several baja trips where I was days away from the launch point (and I want to do that again). But as a fishing boat, it's not even close.

Then I wanted to fish more, so I got my ancient Scupper Pro (which was the latest and greatest at the time) soon after that the Malibu's came out and I was jealous of all the guys fishing in them because it was clearly a better boat for fishing.

Now we have the Hobies, which are the most advanced fishing rigs invented to date. Used to be only the little pencil neck horse jockies could stand in a kayak, now just about any lardass like me an do it - with the right boat.
Go to the Hobie website and notice that the PA's are not even listed under the "kayak" heading - they are fishing boats and thats just what I'm after...

[RockyRaab]

Even with my limited experience with my Pro Angler, I have to agree. If you want to fish, get a craft designed for fishing. The Mirage Drive is fabulous -- and paddles break, too, you know.

Which brings me to a per peeve. Hobie dealers "peddle" their boats, the rest of us PEDAL them.

[carbonbass]

thank you all for your insight, i do believe i will be buying a used outback soon, its like Vince said, i know that even if i get the stealth or OK i will still have that thought of a mirage drive in the back of my head . Besides, a used outback is the same price as the other 2 new. And i have a bait tank so no need for the stealth. Thanks again~

[lowprofile]

there's a reason we all (but wont admit) have a pro angler fund. jars of coins and ones and 5's in the glove box.

[NextBite]

Get a hobie, I have one for sale if your interested