Hobie Oasis or Outfitter? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

FishNinjaY · 02-25-2013, 07:31 PM

I'm in the same boat (ha.. pun?)..

Considering the Oasis vs Outfitter.. but my question is that I plan on fishing solo maybe 60% of the time. Which tandem kayak performs better if solo? Realistically, it seems that if I'm sitting in the back, I won't be getting stuff out of the front-most hatch, right? Can I sit in the front? I'm 5ft-11in, about 250lbs.

Ok.. thanks all...

Iceman · 02-26-2013, 07:13 AM

Hobie put dual controls front and back because they feel solo sitting up front is closer to center and what they recommend. I found it easy enough to fish from the rear seat solo.

IslanderFishing · 02-26-2013, 11:40 AM

I sit in the rear seat solo on my Oasis. Easier for me to reach my bait tank. I still access the front-most hatch. Just have to crawl carefully.

02-26-2013, 07:13 AM	#2
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Hobie put dual controls front and back because they feel solo sitting up front is closer to center and what they recommend. I found it easy enough to fish from the rear seat solo. __________________

02-25-2013, 07:31 PM	#1
FishNinjaY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 428	I'm in the same boat (ha.. pun?).. Considering the Oasis vs Outfitter.. but my question is that I plan on fishing solo maybe 60% of the time. Which tandem kayak performs better if solo? Realistically, it seems that if I'm sitting in the back, I won't be getting stuff out of the front-most hatch, right? Can I sit in the front? I'm 5ft-11in, about 250lbs. Ok.. thanks all...

02-26-2013, 11:40 AM	#3
IslanderFishing Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temecula Posts: 99	I sit in the rear seat solo on my Oasis. Easier for me to reach my bait tank. I still access the front-most hatch. Just have to crawl carefully.