Anyone Wish They Had a Different Kayak? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bigbarrels · 06-15-2013, 08:32 AM

I have an X13 and it paddles like a dream. I also had an X-FActor which was great stable platform and I no longer have (long story

but was my only sinkable kayak so far). It paddled like a battle ax. I have a TArpon 130 tandem and it is used a single or tandem and has never had a drop of water inside of it. I also have a Hobie revolution and can honestly say it blows away my X13, X-FActor and Tarpon 130 in terms of fishability......is that a word? Hands free, make bait and stay in position when unhooking a full sabiki, fish in free spool, use large muscle groups to get around all day with minimal effort and allows me to cover more ground,......but if you have bad knees and are not too large of a dude an X 13 is a great yak......if you have good knees I highly recommend a Hobie as I'm sure would hundreds of guys on BWE.......good luck with your choice

CKallday71 · 06-15-2013, 08:48 AM

I had a Cobra Fish N Dive and really liked it and would consider getting one just to have for shallow fresh water fishing.

I have the Hobie Outback now and it's absolutely amazing. I just wish it had a reverse gear for the Mirage Drive LOL.

I still need a Tandem and I'm contemplating what kind of Tandem to get. I like the Jackson stuff that I saw at the Fred Hall show.

Raskal311 · 06-15-2013, 09:24 AM

I wish I had three different kayaks

alanw · 06-15-2013, 09:40 AM

I like the Stealth 12 but a few things I'd trade it for are better forward rod holder positions and dryer inside. Some days I end up draining about a gallon out of it from where I think it comes in from the side hatches. The forward rod holders are a stretch to reach to and there really isn't a good place to mount a scotty or ram that wouldn't be in the way of paddling. Theres always water sitting in the back dive well area too. The boat basically sits a bit lower in the back than in the front so water just pools up in the rear. Better scupper hole placement might help that a bit. But overall I like it and would probably buy another.

Even though I like it I'm probably going to trade it for an outback sometime soon for hands-free fishing, as long as it's not too rough on my knees.

Fishinhere · 06-15-2013, 05:42 PM

I want the stealth 14 or trident 13. Both look awesome

06-15-2013, 08:32 AM	#1
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	I have an X13 and it paddles like a dream. I also had an X-FActor which was great stable platform and I no longer have (long story but was my only sinkable kayak so far). It paddled like a battle ax. I have a TArpon 130 tandem and it is used a single or tandem and has never had a drop of water inside of it. I also have a Hobie revolution and can honestly say it blows away my X13, X-FActor and Tarpon 130 in terms of fishability......is that a word? Hands free, make bait and stay in position when unhooking a full sabiki, fish in free spool, use large muscle groups to get around all day with minimal effort and allows me to cover more ground,......but if you have bad knees and are not too large of a dude an X 13 is a great yak......if you have good knees I highly recommend a Hobie as I'm sure would hundreds of guys on BWE.......good luck with your choice __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear Last edited by bigbarrels; 06-15-2013 at 08:40 AM.

06-15-2013, 09:24 AM	#3
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	I wish I had three different kayaks __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

06-15-2013, 09:40 AM	#4
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	I like the Stealth 12 but a few things I'd trade it for are better forward rod holder positions and dryer inside. Some days I end up draining about a gallon out of it from where I think it comes in from the side hatches. The forward rod holders are a stretch to reach to and there really isn't a good place to mount a scotty or ram that wouldn't be in the way of paddling. Theres always water sitting in the back dive well area too. The boat basically sits a bit lower in the back than in the front so water just pools up in the rear. Better scupper hole placement might help that a bit. But overall I like it and would probably buy another. Even though I like it I'm probably going to trade it for an outback sometime soon for hands-free fishing, as long as it's not too rough on my knees. __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

06-15-2013, 08:48 AM	#2
CKallday71 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: The 951 Posts: 430	I had a Cobra Fish N Dive and really liked it and would consider getting one just to have for shallow fresh water fishing. I have the Hobie Outback now and it's absolutely amazing. I just wish it had a reverse gear for the Mirage Drive LOL. I still need a Tandem and I'm contemplating what kind of Tandem to get. I like the Jackson stuff that I saw at the Fred Hall show.

06-15-2013, 05:42 PM	#5
Fishinhere Junior Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 4	I want the stealth 14 or trident 13. Both look awesome