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

robmandel · 05-20-2010, 09:58 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, 10:06 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, 10:08 AM

It began with his cousin Jed...

dsafety · 05-20-2010, 01:58 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, 02:32 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.

05-20-2010, 10:08 AM	#3
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

05-20-2010, 09:58 AM	#1
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, 10:06 AM	#2
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,361	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, 01:58 PM	#4
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	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, 02:32 PM	#5
'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.