Ya, another new guy.... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dorado123 · 01-20-2011, 06:16 PM

I have cobra FnD for 2years and love it

It's very stable kayak ... I never ever thing about my kayak tip off with any kind

of condition

But you should know it's a bit slower than long and skinny kayak though

I also have malibu X13 for fishing require long paddling..

Welcome and Good luck

fishsouthcounty · 01-20-2011, 06:41 PM

Ya i figured based on the specs from the cobra website it may be a little slow in the water between its width and weight. Being as it is my first kayak i am willing to sacrifice speed for stability until i really get the hang of being on a yak catching fish. Staying upright will be priority over travel time. thanks for the heads up though.

mtnbykr2 · 01-20-2011, 07:59 PM

My opinion, take it as you please,
my first boat was an '07 Malibu XFactor, one fast "stable" boat, fished off it for two years on and off, loved it, then, one time I was caught out in some pretty nasty off shore wind, then I decided I would check out somethin somebody said about Hobie mirage drive, road tested a model in off shores, on purpose, and the boat did extremely well, I am into Hobies but the X factor would definately be the second choice...welcome to the club...b

fishsouthcounty · 01-20-2011, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtnbykr2

My opinion, take it as you please,
my first boat was an '07 Malibu XFactor, one fast "stable" boat, fished off it for two years on and off, loved it, then, one time I was caught out in some pretty nasty off shore wind, then I decided I would check out somethin somebody said about Hobie mirage drive, road tested a model in off shores, on purpose, and the boat did extremely well, I am into Hobies but the X factor would definately be the second choice...welcome to the club...b

Thanks a lot, honestly ill take every bit of input and info i can get as this is something i have never done before. Havent even been on a yak in general in probably 5 years. In all reality just looking to get something of quality to start out on that isnt gonna break the bank. And the bank is currently at about a 600 dollar cap right now. haha, so pretty limited in my options. From what i can see hobies are pretty damn expensive even used...maybe somewhere down the line i will upgrade, but for the time being whatever gets me floating with some lines in the water while still feeling safe and ill be happy.

mtnbykr2 · 01-21-2011, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishsouthcounty

Thanks a lot, honestly ill take every bit of input and info i can get as this is something i have never done before. Havent even been on a yak in general in probably 5 years. In all reality just looking to get something of quality to start out on that isnt gonna break the bank. And the bank is currently at about a 600 dollar cap right now. haha, so pretty limited in my options. From what i can see hobies are pretty damn expensive even used...maybe somewhere down the line i will upgrade, but for the time being whatever gets me floating with some lines in the water while still feeling safe and ill be happy.

Well, since you are just getting here, I need to ask if you have visited the
used car lot on this site, alot of really really good deals, might be something right in your price range and you will probably get more for the money...b

Regor · 01-21-2011, 08:03 AM

Welcome!

As you are finding out, lots of good info here, a "Buy/Sell" section, and don't forget as your looking, Craigslist.

This isn't mine to sell, just surfing:

Need some gear to go with that Yak?

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/boa/2171709890.html

fishsouthcounty · 01-21-2011, 09:22 AM

Thanks once again for all the info and warm welcome. I have checked the buy/sell on here (as well as craigslist) and am currently talking to bgodber about the yellow Cobra FnD he has for sale listed on here. Am planning on meeting with him sunday when i return from vegas or possibly monday. Looks like its in good shape and already has a fish finder/trandsucer installed. Hopefully it looks good in person and ill be able to float by monday. Thanks again everyone, have a good weekend.

01-20-2011, 06:16 PM	#1
dorado123 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Garden Grove,CA Posts: 210	I have cobra FnD for 2years and love it It's very stable kayak ... I never ever thing about my kayak tip off with any kind of condition But you should know it's a bit slower than long and skinny kayak though I also have malibu X13 for fishing require long paddling.. Welcome and Good luck

01-20-2011, 06:41 PM	#2
fishsouthcounty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Juan Capistrano, Ca Posts: 518	Ya i figured based on the specs from the cobra website it may be a little slow in the water between its width and weight. Being as it is my first kayak i am willing to sacrifice speed for stability until i really get the hang of being on a yak catching fish. Staying upright will be priority over travel time. thanks for the heads up though.

01-20-2011, 07:59 PM	#3
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	My opinion, take it as you please, my first boat was an '07 Malibu XFactor, one fast "stable" boat, fished off it for two years on and off, loved it, then, one time I was caught out in some pretty nasty off shore wind, then I decided I would check out somethin somebody said about Hobie mirage drive, road tested a model in off shores, on purpose, and the boat did extremely well, I am into Hobies but the X factor would definately be the second choice...welcome to the club...b

01-21-2011, 08:03 AM	#6
Regor Greg Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chula Vista, ca Posts: 509	Welcome! As you are finding out, lots of good info here, a "Buy/Sell" section, and don't forget as your looking, Craigslist. This isn't mine to sell, just surfing: Need some gear to go with that Yak? http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/boa/2171709890.html

01-21-2011, 09:22 AM	#7
fishsouthcounty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Juan Capistrano, Ca Posts: 518	Thanks once again for all the info and warm welcome. I have checked the buy/sell on here (as well as craigslist) and am currently talking to bgodber about the yellow Cobra FnD he has for sale listed on here. Am planning on meeting with him sunday when i return from vegas or possibly monday. Looks like its in good shape and already has a fish finder/trandsucer installed. Hopefully it looks good in person and ill be able to float by monday. Thanks again everyone, have a good weekend.