Top 10 Fishing Kayaks - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Useful Idiot · 05-20-2010, 09:58 AM

I'm gonna make a list of the top 10 fishing kayaks of all time just to throw on the website or newsletter or somewhere, thought it would be fun to get some input. I haven't come up with the list yet, but here's some contenders, in no particular order:

Cobra Fish N Dive
OK Scupper Pro
Malibu X-Factor
Hobie Revolution
OK Trident 15
WS Tarpon Series
Malibu Stealth 14
Malibu extreme
OK Torque
Hobie Pro Angler

What you got?

steveooo · 05-20-2010, 10:07 AM

The X-Wing Lives!

http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/in...azy-kayak.html

Dennis · 05-20-2010, 10:25 AM

Oh, yes. I remember this guy. I wonder if he ever took it out to LJ.

Useful Idiot · 05-20-2010, 10:28 AM

I said kayaks, not waterworld props.

robmandel · 05-20-2010, 10:58 AM

maybe look at overall sales. for instance, no mention of the prowler 13/15 yet they have been proven fish killing machines for a long time, and still are awesome fishing kayaks and very popular. durability and longevity are important.

how about versatility? some kayaks are great in one type fishery, but would be a tough ride in others. some are good for many things but don't excel in any (which is why I love my prowler 13 by the way). for instance, the pro angler would be useless up in malibu. you'd never get that thing through the surf where I launch. (nor up and down the steps at esco!!) neither the torque.

how about price or simplicity? a scrambler XT or drifter can't be beat for that.

Hunters Pa · 05-20-2010, 11:06 AM

Started with a SPTW & really liked it. Moved on to a P15 & really like it.

I think I just really like fishing out of a kayak

MalibuJohnny · 05-20-2010, 11:08 AM

It began with his cousin Jed...

dsafety · 05-20-2010, 02:58 PM

This might surprise some people but according to my friends at Hobie, their best seller is the Outback. It is not as popular as some other models for ocean use around here but the folks who fish on lakes and rivers appear to like it.

Bob

'Cuda · 05-20-2010, 03:32 PM

Cobra Marauder....punches thru surf and very fast...also only 56lbs. which I am thankful for every time I have to heave it atop my car after an exhausting day on the water.

zlop · 05-26-2010, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Useful Idiot

I'm gonna make a list of the top 10 fishing kayaks of all time just to throw on the website or newsletter or somewhere, thought it would be fun to get some input. I haven't come up with the list yet, but here's some contenders, in no particular order:

Cobra Fish N Dive
OK Scupper Pro
Malibu X-Factor
Hobie Revolution
OK Trident 15
WS Tarpon Series
Malibu Stealth 14
Malibu extreme
OK Torque
Hobie Pro Angler

What you got?

Hmm...have I detected a slight bias towards West Coast manufacturers, or is it just my imagination?

Siebler · 05-26-2010, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zlop

Hmm...have I detected a slight bias towards West Coast manufacturers, or is it just my imagination?

Well seeing as how most kayaks were made out here (until OK moved recently) there is bound to be more on the list from the West Coast. I see no problem with Brians start to the list other than skipping the Prowler 15.

peguinpower · 05-26-2010, 06:50 PM

I'd really like a Tarpon 160. I am waiting on CJ when he sells his team version

j/k

DENNYh · 05-26-2010, 06:51 PM

I've owned cobra tour, fish n dive, xfaxtor and a prowler. I now own a hobie revo and pound for pound the best kayak, that's for someone like me @ 165lbs. Once you peddle to the dark side there's no going back.

Gino · 05-26-2010, 10:35 PM

owned an x-factor, Prowler Big game, and now a Malibu Extreme...

X-factor was a great boat. But the Extreme is by far hands down my favorite. I plan to buy another one in the future.

Siebler · 05-27-2010, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peguinpower

I'd really like a Tarpon 160. I am waiting on CJ when he sells his team version

j/k

Maybe you could have a new 160 for Catapolooza next year Bing, I might feel the need for a new one by then.

Oh and send me your email, ill get you that picture of the Sandbass.

baitcasterboy20 · 05-27-2010, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Useful Idiot

I'm gonna make a list of the top 10 fishing kayaks of all time just to throw on the website or newsletter or somewhere, thought it would be fun to get some input. I haven't come up with the list yet, but here's some contenders, in no particular order:

Cobra Fish N Dive
OK Scupper Pro
Malibu X-Factor
Hobie Revolution
OK Trident 15
WS Tarpon Series
Malibu Stealth 14
Malibu extreme
OK Torque
Hobie Pro Angler

What you got?

you got to get the smaller brand names with good kayaks like emotion. i think the mini-x deserves a spot on the list for being the best small kayak i think. i think the whole OK trident series needs a shoutout no just the 15. cobra has came out recently with a new marauder-xf which looks like it could be a fishing beast of a kayak, but i haven't tried out that specific model. the people that like cobra on this website might even say that the explorer could get a spot on this list

SnookOne · 05-29-2010, 06:06 PM

How about the Heritage Redfish 14?

Who's with me?

drunkenmaster · 05-30-2010, 12:51 AM

my Trident 13 is sick!!!!!!

Iceman · 05-30-2010, 07:36 AM

What, no Scrambler XT?

I would take the new X13 over any other kayak on the market

PAL · 05-30-2010, 11:20 AM

Fact of life. The only major East Coast brand we regularly see on our Pacific Shores is Wilderness. If you can't buy it, it can't be a west coast classic. That knocks out Emotion, FeelFree, RTM, Hurricane, even Native (although at least one SoCal shop sells a couple of their models).

05-20-2010, 09:58 AM	#1
Useful Idiot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 286	Top 10 Fishing Kayaks I'm gonna make a list of the top 10 fishing kayaks of all time just to throw on the website or newsletter or somewhere, thought it would be fun to get some input. I haven't come up with the list yet, but here's some contenders, in no particular order: Cobra Fish N Dive OK Scupper Pro Malibu X-Factor Hobie Revolution OK Trident 15 WS Tarpon Series Malibu Stealth 14 Malibu extreme OK Torque Hobie Pro Angler What you got? __________________

05-20-2010, 10:25 AM	#3
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South of La Jolla... Posts: 1,193	Oh, yes. I remember this guy. I wonder if he ever took it out to LJ. __________________ Hmmmm.....

05-20-2010, 10:28 AM	#4
Useful Idiot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 286	I said kayaks, not waterworld props. __________________

05-20-2010, 11:08 AM	#7
MalibuJohnny Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lahina (I Wish) Posts: 272	A simple idea It began with his cousin Jed... __________________ Malibu Johnny must catch fish

05-30-2010, 07:36 AM	#19
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	What, no Scrambler XT? I would take the new X13 over any other kayak on the market __________________

05-20-2010, 10:07 AM	#2
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	The X-Wing Lives! http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/in...azy-kayak.html

05-20-2010, 10:58 AM	#5
robmandel Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 186	maybe look at overall sales. for instance, no mention of the prowler 13/15 yet they have been proven fish killing machines for a long time, and still are awesome fishing kayaks and very popular. durability and longevity are important. how about versatility? some kayaks are great in one type fishery, but would be a tough ride in others. some are good for many things but don't excel in any (which is why I love my prowler 13 by the way). for instance, the pro angler would be useless up in malibu. you'd never get that thing through the surf where I launch. (nor up and down the steps at esco!!) neither the torque. how about price or simplicity? a scrambler XT or drifter can't be beat for that.

05-20-2010, 11:06 AM	#6
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,360	Started with a SPTW & really liked it. Moved on to a P15 & really like it. I think I just really like fishing out of a kayak

05-20-2010, 02:58 PM	#8
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	This might surprise some people but according to my friends at Hobie, their best seller is the Outback. It is not as popular as some other models for ocean use around here but the folks who fish on lakes and rivers appear to like it. Bob

05-20-2010, 03:32 PM	#9
'Cuda Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 224	Cobra Marauder....punches thru surf and very fast...also only 56lbs. which I am thankful for every time I have to heave it atop my car after an exhausting day on the water.

05-26-2010, 06:50 PM	#12
peguinpower bing! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: socal Posts: 246	I'd really like a Tarpon 160. I am waiting on CJ when he sells his team version j/k

05-26-2010, 06:51 PM	#13
DENNYh Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: chulajuana Posts: 81	I've owned cobra tour, fish n dive, xfaxtor and a prowler. I now own a hobie revo and pound for pound the best kayak, that's for someone like me @ 165lbs. Once you peddle to the dark side there's no going back.

05-26-2010, 10:35 PM	#14
Gino Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 520	owned an x-factor, Prowler Big game, and now a Malibu Extreme... X-factor was a great boat. But the Extreme is by far hands down my favorite. I plan to buy another one in the future.

05-29-2010, 06:06 PM	#17
SnookOne Junior Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 9	How about the Heritage Redfish 14? Who's with me?

05-30-2010, 12:51 AM	#18
drunkenmaster Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: chino hills! Posts: 42	my Trident 13 is sick!!!!!!

05-30-2010, 11:20 AM	#20
PAL Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 754	Fact of life. The only major East Coast brand we regularly see on our Pacific Shores is Wilderness. If you can't buy it, it can't be a west coast classic. That knocks out Emotion, FeelFree, RTM, Hurricane, even Native (although at least one SoCal shop sells a couple of their models).