The $5000 Pro Angler - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Entropy · 07-29-2019, 03:24 PM

To be honest 5k is a lot for a kayak, but they spend a lot of money on R&D. You can find a used small boat for close to that, but I don't think that's the point of kayak fishing.

There are two type of kayak fishermen, those who do it because it is cheaper than buying a boat, and those who do it because they love the sport. I think the majority of kayak fishermen, specially fishing on saltwater are of the second type. I personally love being on a kayak and fighting fish from a kayak, it gives me a feeling of freedom being on a boat I don't get. It is also a lot more challenging.

The 5k Hobie will sell. There are a lot of high earners out there who are getting into kayak fishing. I personally love my OK prowler 13, I like how light and it is, I like to paddle, and its secondary stability is superb. I feel in control when I am on the prowler, it is very responsive, I didn't feel that when on a Hobie. The Hobie felt flat to me, and I felt too high off the water. They have an amazing primary stability, and I am sure secondary is good as well, but I just didn't feel I would be able to dynamically react and maneuver on a Hobie when the second stability kicks in on rough waters. Also having a paddle on a narrower kayak is much easier to go through surf than on a Hobie, if the kayaker is experienced. I am of course, biased, and have many years of experience paddling on the ocean (not fishing). And I have never experienced bringing a really big saltwater fish to the kayak, so can't speak for that!

I wouldn't pay 5k for a Hobie, but I am sure many people would. They serve a market that not other Kayak company does yet.

Holy Mackerel · 08-02-2019, 12:18 PM

5k, way cheaper than any boat! (At the end of the day)

@ Andy, or anyone else, what are your thoughts for the Passport vs Compass for places like Gonzaga?

mrJB · 08-02-2019, 02:53 PM

… but for roughly $3200 including tax you can have a new Solo Skiff and a new Tohatsu outboard. And your not stuck with additional overpriced add-ons: $58 for rod holders, $350 and up for bait tanks, etc. Really...

Iceman · 08-02-2019, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Holy Mackerel

5k, way cheaper than any boat! (At the end of the day)

@ Andy, or anyone else, what are your thoughts for the Passport vs Compass for places like Gonzaga?

I think the Compass would be a better choice and more than enough for Gonzaga.........now when are we going? October!

Holy Mackerel · 08-03-2019, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

I think the Compass would be a better choice and more than enough for Gonzaga.........now when are we going? October!

Cool, yep Oct, post 15th tax season

the dude · 08-03-2019, 02:55 PM

bullshit

I bought a mako 17 years ago with a 120 for much less than this. It's not pretty but it's super reliable. Paying $5K for a kayak is retarded.

ps. I do all my own boat maintenance. It's cheap and easy. buy a boat.

FISH11 · 08-03-2019, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by the dude

bullshit

I bought a mako 17 years ago with a 120 for much less than this. It's not pretty but it's super reliable. Paying $5K for a kayak is retarded.

ps. I do all my own boat maintenance. It's cheap and easy. buy a boat.

X2, or wait for the dumb ass that has more money than brain and decided to buy one with all the accessories and in 6 months or less sells it because he now decides it's really not his thing!

08-02-2019, 12:18 PM	#2
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	5k, way cheaper than any boat! (At the end of the day) @ Andy, or anyone else, what are your thoughts for the Passport vs Compass for places like Gonzaga? Last edited by Holy Mackerel; 08-02-2019 at 01:57 PM.

08-02-2019, 02:53 PM	#3
mrJB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: O.C. Posts: 352	Sorry 'bout that... … but for roughly $3200 including tax you can have a new Solo Skiff and a new Tohatsu outboard. And your not stuck with additional overpriced add-ons: $58 for rod holders, $350 and up for bait tanks, etc. Really... __________________ "I Brake for Halibut"

08-03-2019, 02:55 PM	#6
the dude Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Valley Center Posts: 271	bullshit I bought a mako 17 years ago with a 120 for much less than this. It's not pretty but it's super reliable. Paying $5K for a kayak is retarded. ps. I do all my own boat maintenance. It's cheap and easy. buy a boat. __________________ The dude abides. Last edited by the dude; 08-03-2019 at 03:08 PM.

07-29-2019, 03:24 PM	#1
Entropy Junior Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 9	To be honest 5k is a lot for a kayak, but they spend a lot of money on R&D. You can find a used small boat for close to that, but I don't think that's the point of kayak fishing. There are two type of kayak fishermen, those who do it because it is cheaper than buying a boat, and those who do it because they love the sport. I think the majority of kayak fishermen, specially fishing on saltwater are of the second type. I personally love being on a kayak and fighting fish from a kayak, it gives me a feeling of freedom being on a boat I don't get. It is also a lot more challenging. The 5k Hobie will sell. There are a lot of high earners out there who are getting into kayak fishing. I personally love my OK prowler 13, I like how light and it is, I like to paddle, and its secondary stability is superb. I feel in control when I am on the prowler, it is very responsive, I didn't feel that when on a Hobie. The Hobie felt flat to me, and I felt too high off the water. They have an amazing primary stability, and I am sure secondary is good as well, but I just didn't feel I would be able to dynamically react and maneuver on a Hobie when the second stability kicks in on rough waters. Also having a paddle on a narrower kayak is much easier to go through surf than on a Hobie, if the kayaker is experienced. I am of course, biased, and have many years of experience paddling on the ocean (not fishing). And I have never experienced bringing a really big saltwater fish to the kayak, so can't speak for that! I wouldn't pay 5k for a Hobie, but I am sure many people would. They serve a market that not other Kayak company does yet.