decisions decisions - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

leeman · 04-12-2011, 06:31 PM

sorry didnt mean to seam like i didnt like the hobies or o.k.'s its just that in my price range i thought these 2 would be more afordable for me. i think im going to try those out too its just that i dont know that much about choosing the right kayak, being new to it.

how does the stealth paddle?
i like that its 33inches but the tarpon is 14 ft and 28 inches, would 5 inches be a huge difference when out in la jolla?

leeman · 04-12-2011, 06:34 PM

thanks for the welcome, yeah im deffinately going to oex to try them out i think i might try out some other as well, any suggestions?

bus kid · 04-12-2011, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by leeman

thanks for the welcome, yeah im deffinately going to oex to try them out i think i might try out some other as well, any suggestions?

ask lots of questions. what city are you located in?

lots of info here

http://www.kayakanglermag.com/index....d=6&Itemid=141

http://www.plasticnavy.com/kayak-fishing-articles.htm

leeman · 04-12-2011, 06:42 PM

ill be going to the mission bay store

Amish Ed · 04-12-2011, 07:34 PM

Try as many as you can, but I'd say focus on yaks that are at least 13.5'. Since you plan on doing some paddling, the extra length will serve you well. And remember that if you get a yak that feels a bit tippy you'll get used to it and love the speed. If you get something wide, it'll be slower and never get faster.

Jimmyz123 · 04-12-2011, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by leeman

sorry didnt mean to seam like i didnt like the hobies or o.k.'s its just that in my price range i thought these 2 would be more afordable for me. i think im going to try those out too its just that i dont know that much about choosing the right kayak, being new to it.

how does the stealth paddle?
i like that its 33inches but the tarpon is 14 ft and 28 inches, would 5 inches be a huge difference when out in la jolla?

I have paddled Tarpons, Cobras, and Ocean kayaks, however I have not paddled the malibus or Hobies. From what I do know the Prowlers are fast stable Kayaks I have never felt like I was going to tip. Both the Cobras I had I did feel like I was going to tip a couple of times. The Tarpon was a wet ride in the seat and felt a little tippy to me. I have a buddy that has a Malibu and he says it's very stable. You asked if the 5 inches is a huge difference, well the wider the more stable, and if that's a mental thing for you then you may want to go with the wider kayaks. Malibus are nice yaks, and I was going to get one until Jim Sammons hooked me on O.K.s. It's good that you are testing out the Kayaks, you'll find that you can find Malibus, Tarpons, Cobras, and O.K. for about the same cost if you keep a close watch on CL or on here. Hobies are going to be a little more costly but there's good reason for it.

fishsouthcounty · 04-12-2011, 10:31 PM

i have a stealth 12 i bought at the OEX factory sale and so far i like it a lot. Havent used it a bunch and dont have anything really to compare it with but it seems to paddle pretty well overall. The center hatch bait tank is cool but i feel like you lose a little bit with it. For example the extra easy access storage right in front of you. Granted you dont have to dig behind you to get bait and it allows you to have a milkcrate directly behind you for storage. It seems like it is hard to find a place to put additional rod holders mounted in front of you....like most are saying try a few out and see what fits. I went for the stealth simply because of the sale and i was able to get a brand new kayak for 400. Either way, good luck with what you find and if you ever fish outta Dana Point hit me up and we can help eachother learn.

dawson06 · 04-13-2011, 07:47 PM

I had a Tarpon 160 and the Trident 15. Both were great rides. I am on a Revo now and I love it.

Spend some time at OEX paddling or peddling and you will quickly figure out what you like / dislike about each one.

04-12-2011, 07:34 PM	#5
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Try as many as you can, but I'd say focus on yaks that are at least 13.5'. Since you plan on doing some paddling, the extra length will serve you well. And remember that if you get a yak that feels a bit tippy you'll get used to it and love the speed. If you get something wide, it'll be slower and never get faster. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

04-12-2011, 06:31 PM	#1
leeman Junior Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Clairemont, CA Posts: 24	sorry didnt mean to seam like i didnt like the hobies or o.k.'s its just that in my price range i thought these 2 would be more afordable for me. i think im going to try those out too its just that i dont know that much about choosing the right kayak, being new to it. how does the stealth paddle? i like that its 33inches but the tarpon is 14 ft and 28 inches, would 5 inches be a huge difference when out in la jolla?

04-12-2011, 06:34 PM	#2
leeman Junior Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Clairemont, CA Posts: 24	thanks for the welcome, yeah im deffinately going to oex to try them out i think i might try out some other as well, any suggestions?

04-12-2011, 06:42 PM	#4
leeman Junior Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Clairemont, CA Posts: 24	ill be going to the mission bay store

04-12-2011, 10:31 PM	#7
fishsouthcounty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Juan Capistrano, Ca Posts: 518	i have a stealth 12 i bought at the OEX factory sale and so far i like it a lot. Havent used it a bunch and dont have anything really to compare it with but it seems to paddle pretty well overall. The center hatch bait tank is cool but i feel like you lose a little bit with it. For example the extra easy access storage right in front of you. Granted you dont have to dig behind you to get bait and it allows you to have a milkcrate directly behind you for storage. It seems like it is hard to find a place to put additional rod holders mounted in front of you....like most are saying try a few out and see what fits. I went for the stealth simply because of the sale and i was able to get a brand new kayak for 400. Either way, good luck with what you find and if you ever fish outta Dana Point hit me up and we can help eachother learn.

04-13-2011, 07:47 PM	#8
dawson06 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 34	I had a Tarpon 160 and the Trident 15. Both were great rides. I am on a Revo now and I love it. Spend some time at OEX paddling or peddling and you will quickly figure out what you like / dislike about each one.