Newbie sayin hi - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

easyday · 03-23-2015, 10:43 PM

Welcome to the addiction. We call it that for a reason. I have owned not of the boats your looking at. Well the x factor, same hull though. I sent you a PM. Like others hve said if you can't find it just ask.

fishnfoool · 03-23-2015, 11:15 PM

I used to own a paddle kayak. I know the hobies cost more, but just in case you have never used one. I recommend you test drive one first before you get disappointed later and wished you had bought one.

GkT · 03-23-2015, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by fishnfoool

I used to own a paddle kayak. I know the hobies cost more, but just in case you have never used one. I recommend you test drive one first before you get disappointed later and wished you had bought one.

Everyone rants about the Hobies, and everyone I have seen on youtube at LJ and other spots seems to have an Outback or a Revo, so theres gotta be something to it.

Unfortunately for me, the only way I'd be getting a Hobie boat is finding one on here for cheap (which there are) but that hinges on me having a wad of cash up front which I don't have right now. Which is why layaway on a new kayak is looking so appealing.

I just cant justify spending $2300+ on a new mirage boat. Not yet at least. Which is why I'm looking at a loaded Tarpon or Stealth, or even an X-factor. 14' is as long as I can realistically go.

easyday · 03-24-2015, 03:42 AM

Let's not get into the whole paddle vs peddle thing. Some people get a little upset when you say you can also catch fish in a paddle yak. Not everyone that paddles wishes they peddled.....ultimately the only thing that matters is that you find a boat that fits YOU, and that you are comfortable in. Weather it's a Hobie or a tarpon you can fish in them all.

Dannowar · 03-24-2015, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by GkT

Everyone rants about the Hobies, and everyone I have seen on youtube at LJ and other spots seems to have an Outback or a Revo, so theres gotta be something to it.

Unfortunately for me, the only way I'd be getting a Hobie boat is finding one on here for cheap (which there are) but that hinges on me having a wad of cash up front which I don't have right now. Which is why layaway on a new kayak is looking so appealing.

I just cant justify spending $2300+ on a new mirage boat. Not yet at least. Which is why I'm looking at a loaded Tarpon or Stealth, or even an X-factor. 14' is as long as I can realistically go.

Forget about malibu. Get an ocean/WS/jackson

Deamon · 03-24-2015, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Dannowar

Forget about malibu. Get an ocean/WS/jackson

Welcome, just remember...if an a-hole (like the guy in the quote above) ever tries to bitch slap you in a reply, just give him one of these and keep posting:

Jim

addicted2sp33d · 03-24-2015, 07:55 AM

Welcome to the party!

This sport can be as expensive or as inexpensive as you make it out to be - don't get scared-off by that.

I'm into Cars/Motorcycles/DIY/etc, and kayak fishing is by-far the cheapest hobbie I have.

In my order of most-expensive to least-expensive:

Women - Dude... if I have to explain...
Home/Home Improvement - Everything you do has a comma in the price tag!
Kids - Expensive right out of the gate... then they keep hitting your wallet like a bruise that won't go away... then they just keep getting bigger and more expensive!
Cars - Nothing Nothing Nothing Nothing BAM! Couple Thousand. + Gas
Motorcycles - Same as cars, but a little cheaper. + Gas
....
....
Kayak Fishing - A few hundred initial cost can get you started, and an annual fishing license... incremental trip costs can be financed through loose change between the couch cushions.

03-23-2015, 10:43 PM	#1
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,470	Welcome to the addiction. We call it that for a reason. I have owned not of the boats your looking at. Well the x factor, same hull though. I sent you a PM. Like others hve said if you can't find it just ask. __________________

03-23-2015, 11:15 PM	#2
fishnfoool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long beach Posts: 304	Welcome I used to own a paddle kayak. I know the hobies cost more, but just in case you have never used one. I recommend you test drive one first before you get disappointed later and wished you had bought one.

03-24-2015, 03:42 AM	#4
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,470	Let's not get into the whole paddle vs peddle thing. Some people get a little upset when you say you can also catch fish in a paddle yak. Not everyone that paddles wishes they peddled.....ultimately the only thing that matters is that you find a boat that fits YOU, and that you are comfortable in. Weather it's a Hobie or a tarpon you can fish in them all. __________________

03-24-2015, 07:55 AM	#7
addicted2sp33d Here fishy fishy fishy... Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 774	Welcome to the party! This sport can be as expensive or as inexpensive as you make it out to be - don't get scared-off by that. I'm into Cars/Motorcycles/DIY/etc, and kayak fishing is by-far the cheapest hobbie I have. In my order of most-expensive to least-expensive: Women - Dude... if I have to explain... Home/Home Improvement - Everything you do has a comma in the price tag! Kids - Expensive right out of the gate... then they keep hitting your wallet like a bruise that won't go away... then they just keep getting bigger and more expensive! Cars - Nothing Nothing Nothing Nothing BAM! Couple Thousand. + Gas Motorcycles - Same as cars, but a little cheaper. + Gas .... .... Kayak Fishing - A few hundred initial cost can get you started, and an annual fishing license... incremental trip costs can be financed through loose change between the couch cushions.