What kayak should i get? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Kesepton · 05-04-2010, 10:38 AM

Ive got a hobie adventure for sale right now in the classifieds, you should check it out. I keep mine on my car using a kayak rack, but ive seen it done different ways, even a pair of fun noodles cut in half and straps through doors.

If youre tall enough, its not too hard to load it up on the car/van. The weight that can be held is gonna depend on what kind of rack youll use. I think mine is rated at 125# max. Adventure is 62# hull weight according to their site.

I think what kind you should get will depend a lot on how big the people who are using them are and where you will be using them.

Fish4Fun · 05-04-2010, 02:17 PM

I guess enough has been said ..Go rent some and try them out ... there are many places ...Andy at Sunset Beach is a good place to try and he is always very helpful. There are also places at Newport Harbor as well ... good luck.

TCS · 05-04-2010, 04:40 PM

There are two groups of kayak fishermen in La Jolla, those who have hobies and those that wish they did. Unfortunately, I'm in the wish they did category. On those long summer afternoons when you're trolling a mack for yellowtail in the wind chop, the hobie driver is having a much nicer time for sure.

I test paddled a revolution at fast lane. Super stable, easy ride.

I'd say spend 2k on one of those and tell your friend to find their own boat. You'll make new friends on the water!

Whizz Bang · 05-09-2010, 11:25 PM

[QUOTE=TCS;56264]There are two groups of kayak fishermen in La Jolla, those who have hobies and those that wish they did. Unfortunately, I'm in the wish they did category. On those long summer afternoons when you're trolling a mack for yellowtail in the wind chop, the hobie driver is having a much nicer time for sure.

Revo!!!

Mine is coming soon!

Hypoxic1 · 05-10-2010, 06:08 AM

There was a guy on this site in the classifieds a few days ago selling an outback for what seemed reasonable....theres a good solid boat, slower than a revo but definately more stable and with more storage and rated for more weight than a revo.
good luck

05-04-2010, 10:38 AM	#1
Kesepton Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 70	Ive got a hobie adventure for sale right now in the classifieds, you should check it out. I keep mine on my car using a kayak rack, but ive seen it done different ways, even a pair of fun noodles cut in half and straps through doors. If youre tall enough, its not too hard to load it up on the car/van. The weight that can be held is gonna depend on what kind of rack youll use. I think mine is rated at 125# max. Adventure is 62# hull weight according to their site. I think what kind you should get will depend a lot on how big the people who are using them are and where you will be using them.

05-04-2010, 02:17 PM	#2
Fish4Fun Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 40	I guess enough has been said ..Go rent some and try them out ... there are many places ...Andy at Sunset Beach is a good place to try and he is always very helpful. There are also places at Newport Harbor as well ... good luck.

05-04-2010, 04:40 PM	#3
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	There are two groups of kayak fishermen in La Jolla, those who have hobies and those that wish they did. Unfortunately, I'm in the wish they did category. On those long summer afternoons when you're trolling a mack for yellowtail in the wind chop, the hobie driver is having a much nicer time for sure. I test paddled a revolution at fast lane. Super stable, easy ride. I'd say spend 2k on one of those and tell your friend to find their own boat. You'll make new friends on the water!

05-09-2010, 11:25 PM	#4
Whizz Bang Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 396	[QUOTE=TCS;56264]There are two groups of kayak fishermen in La Jolla, those who have hobies and those that wish they did. Unfortunately, I'm in the wish they did category. On those long summer afternoons when you're trolling a mack for yellowtail in the wind chop, the hobie driver is having a much nicer time for sure. Revo!!! Mine is coming soon!

05-10-2010, 06:08 AM	#5
Hypoxic1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oceanside Posts: 215	There was a guy on this site in the classifieds a few days ago selling an outback for what seemed reasonable....theres a good solid boat, slower than a revo but definately more stable and with more storage and rated for more weight than a revo. good luck