Malibu Kayaks new X-13 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Grego · 03-09-2008, 04:34 PM

Talking to Sean (the owner of MK), there's a "want" in the middle and on the other side of the nation for a front hatch like that. Why? I dunno...perfect for redfish, flounder, and speckled trout maybe? There's a large market outside of SoCal, and will probably become larger than ours if it isn't already with some of our waters getting knocked off by the MLPA. So being an MK guy, I hope it's successful for all types of markets, not just in our little world.

Whenever I see a kayak I look at it's potential to be what I want it to be, there isn't a stock yak out there that is good enough for me. Kind of like my trucks, always have to add and modify to make it mine, that's one of the reasons I enjoy kayak fishing, modifying my yak to fit "Me", who gives an 'F' about the rest of you!lol

There's a work around for everything, I like to stow my rod/reels inside my hull whether I'm landing at LJ or areas with surf because they cost a lot of $$ and I don't like sand in my chit. Andy and I were both looking at ways of making a template to make a cut through the back wall to let the rods thru, no different than cutting holes for wherever you want your flush mount rod holders. I already have an idea drawn out that's going to make it a custom rod holder when I'm done.

And then....your going to find freaks like Cabo and Tman who upon first site fell in love with the front hatch because all they see are visions of filling the whole front hatch with ice and beer like it's there personal F'n cooler!!

I don't know if I'll like the drain hole or not, if I don't I'll plug it up like other guys do now with none other than....a Scupper Plug! Who was the genius who thought of plugging a hole that was deliberately made?

I'm looking forward to modifying my yak

JrBasser · 03-09-2008, 09:34 PM

wow that looks just like a prowler! Looks like a fast ride though. What is it, a dry Malibu version of a great boat? Those sea sniper guns are amazing too. Not sure if free diving is soon to be a hobby of mine, I havn't quite decided.

Bighead · 03-12-2008, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Grego

Talking to Sean (the owner of MK), there's a "want" in the middle and on the other side of the nation for a front hatch like that. Why? I dunno...perfect for redfish, flounder, and speckled trout maybe? There's a large market outside of SoCal, and will probably become larger than ours if it isn't already with some of our waters getting knocked off by the MLPA. So being an MK guy, I hope it's successful for all types of markets, not just in our little world.

Hey guys...my first post here, but this caught my attention.

I'm one of those guys from the rest of the world outside of California.

I grew up in New Orleans, doing a lot of coastal fishing for reds, specks, and flounder, and I now live in Katy, TX, and sell Malibu Kayaks for Dixie Kayaks in the Houston Area.

The two markets that I service have drastically different needs in a boat, even though we're generally going after the same species...jsut different types of fishing.

That being said...Kayak fishing is EXPLODING in Texas, and is in its infancy in Louisiana...but it's not going to do anything but get bigger. I am used to getting strange looks from power boaters, but they usually shut it when I haul up a stringer of reds, specks, and flounder, or they see me getting a 'cajun sleigh ride' from a big red.

I learned about the guys wanting to shut you guys out of the beaches, and well...we have a way for dealing with folks like that in Louisiana...it involves a long ride out into the coastal marsh...I'll leave the rest of it to you to figure out.

If you Westies make it out to Houston/Galveston...holler at me...we've got a GREAT group of guys that love to fish and go out looking for sharks, tarpon, big bull reds (20-50 lbs) and black drum (20-50 lbs), as well as going inshore and what not.

Bighead

Jim Sammons LJKF · 03-12-2008, 06:38 PM

Hey Andy, fun hanging with you guys in the booth and seeing the new boat.
Had a great time at the show, as always great to see old friends as well as put more faces to names from the forums. I was able to conduct some business while up there, so those that do not already know about it, we have an awesome announcement to make very soon. We are very excited

On another note, to the looser that stole one of my rods out of the booth on Sunday. I hope you hook the fish of a lifetime with it, only to have the hook pull when the fish is just out of reach, propelling the large jig straight into your eye.

wavster · 03-12-2008, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Sammons LJKF

...so those that do not already know about it, we have an awesome announcement to make very soon. We are very excited ...

Who's we?

What kind of teaser is that? Are you talking a new kayak design, LJ Kayak Fishing?
Ocean Kayak? Did you and Andy hook up??

Jim Sammons LJKF · 03-12-2008, 10:16 PM

We as in several guys I am working with on a new endevour.

wavster · 03-12-2008, 10:35 PM

Thanks for the insight. It's all clearer now...

I'm just bustin' your chops, you know.

landwhale · 03-13-2008, 03:42 AM

endevour? is that the name of the new product

lamb · 03-13-2008, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Sammons LJKF

On another note, to the looser that stole one of my rods out of the booth on Sunday. I hope you hook the fish of a lifetime with it, only to have the hook pull when the fish is just out of reach, propelling the large jig straight into your eye.

No one can sugar coat the things like Jim. lol

landwhale · 03-12-2008, 06:52 PM

To me you need to paddle a new boat before you can tell if any of the rest of the layout will work for you. Today I stopped by Andys shop and took the camo X 13 for a test paddle. The new kayak paddles effortlessly the tracking is excellent, stability for a 250lber was as good as any other kayak I have paddled, access to the rear well was easy due to the improved stability of the new design. The seating area and leg area are the best of all the Malibu's so far. The seat area and footwells sucked up water through the scuppers as I paddled and drained fast. I found the kayak to drift the wind and current extremely well and for you bay fishermen back paddling in the X 13 was a breeze strait and easy. I am very impressed with the X 13 and am looking forward to trying it in the surf, wakes and open ocean. Nice going Sean

03-12-2008, 06:38 PM	#4
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	Hey Andy, fun hanging with you guys in the booth and seeing the new boat. Had a great time at the show, as always great to see old friends as well as put more faces to names from the forums. I was able to conduct some business while up there, so those that do not already know about it, we have an awesome announcement to make very soon. We are very excited On another note, to the looser that stole one of my rods out of the booth on Sunday. I hope you hook the fish of a lifetime with it, only to have the hook pull when the fish is just out of reach, propelling the large jig straight into your eye. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

03-12-2008, 10:16 PM	#6
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	We as in several guys I am working with on a new endevour. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

03-13-2008, 03:42 AM	#8
landwhale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach Posts: 506	endevour? is that the name of the new product __________________

03-12-2008, 06:52 PM	#10
landwhale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach Posts: 506	To me you need to paddle a new boat before you can tell if any of the rest of the layout will work for you. Today I stopped by Andys shop and took the camo X 13 for a test paddle. The new kayak paddles effortlessly the tracking is excellent, stability for a 250lber was as good as any other kayak I have paddled, access to the rear well was easy due to the improved stability of the new design. The seating area and leg area are the best of all the Malibu's so far. The seat area and footwells sucked up water through the scuppers as I paddled and drained fast. I found the kayak to drift the wind and current extremely well and for you bay fishermen back paddling in the X 13 was a breeze strait and easy. I am very impressed with the X 13 and am looking forward to trying it in the surf, wakes and open ocean. Nice going Sean __________________ Last edited by landwhale; 03-13-2008 at 03:42 AM.

03-09-2008, 04:34 PM	#1
Grego Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 446	Talking to Sean (the owner of MK), there's a "want" in the middle and on the other side of the nation for a front hatch like that. Why? I dunno...perfect for redfish, flounder, and speckled trout maybe? There's a large market outside of SoCal, and will probably become larger than ours if it isn't already with some of our waters getting knocked off by the MLPA. So being an MK guy, I hope it's successful for all types of markets, not just in our little world. Whenever I see a kayak I look at it's potential to be what I want it to be, there isn't a stock yak out there that is good enough for me. Kind of like my trucks, always have to add and modify to make it mine, that's one of the reasons I enjoy kayak fishing, modifying my yak to fit "Me", who gives an 'F' about the rest of you!lol There's a work around for everything, I like to stow my rod/reels inside my hull whether I'm landing at LJ or areas with surf because they cost a lot of $$ and I don't like sand in my chit. Andy and I were both looking at ways of making a template to make a cut through the back wall to let the rods thru, no different than cutting holes for wherever you want your flush mount rod holders. I already have an idea drawn out that's going to make it a custom rod holder when I'm done. And then....your going to find freaks like Cabo and Tman who upon first site fell in love with the front hatch because all they see are visions of filling the whole front hatch with ice and beer like it's there personal F'n cooler!! I don't know if I'll like the drain hole or not, if I don't I'll plug it up like other guys do now with none other than....a Scupper Plug! Who was the genius who thought of plugging a hole that was deliberately made? I'm looking forward to modifying my yak

03-09-2008, 09:34 PM	#2
JrBasser Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 260	wow that looks just like a prowler! Looks like a fast ride though. What is it, a dry Malibu version of a great boat? Those sea sniper guns are amazing too. Not sure if free diving is soon to be a hobby of mine, I havn't quite decided.

03-12-2008, 10:35 PM	#7
wavster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Encinitas Posts: 562	Thanks for the insight. It's all clearer now... I'm just bustin' your chops, you know.