PA and Revo - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bus kid · 09-18-2011, 11:38 AM

So being between kayaks sucks. I have decided on going to the darkside that was simple what I cant decide is between a revo and a PA. I have taken both out over the last few weeks and still cant decide. The revo is faster and more maneuverable, the PA is Stable as hell, even more so then I imagined. Help a brother out in making a decision, post up some pics of how you have rigged yours up, and what you like best about it.
Thanks in advance

David

467echo · 09-18-2011, 12:11 PM

just sold my Revo and getting in a PA. I have peddled around with friends and the PA seems just as fast. Where will you be fishing the most?

bus kid · 09-18-2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 467echo

just sold my Revo and getting in a PA. I have peddled around with friends and the PA seems just as fast. Where will you be fishing the most?

yeah I saw your ad and the fact that it was Wahoos I almost pulled the trigger but I was going out on a friends PA the following day. I fish everywhere open water up to 8 miles out, bays, and lakes. That's what making it hard. I heard wispers of a smaller PA due out later this year, but no proof of that. Having sold my kayak last month I have been borrowing friends kayaks and Riding as a boat HO yesterday so I need to get my own ride asap.

467echo · 09-18-2011, 12:55 PM

easy choice, if you can afford a PA, get it!

PapaDave · 09-19-2011, 08:34 AM

If you can afford to, go with a PA, I'm glad I did. Stable, lots of room and VERY comfortable for those day long trips.

blitzburgh · 09-19-2011, 08:43 AM

A beast to lug around but its been over a year and a half with my PA and I wouldn't go any other way! Like PapaDCh said, SUPER stable and I can stay on it ALL day comfortably.

hook1fred · 09-19-2011, 09:35 AM

I really like my PA but I'd love the ease of a smaller PA..... It's a beast to transport (unless your have a truck) heavy as all hell wheeling that beast up a hill kills me. It is extremely stable and fishes great. As far as speed its quick for what it is

bus kid · 09-19-2011, 10:45 AM

yeah the weight is kind of a issue for me, I will be storing it on a talic rack up high above our 5 bikes. I have a truck so moving it is not a problem. Where do you guys have the FF and the transducer mounted?

sandydiego · 09-19-2011, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 467echo

easy choice, if you can afford a PA, get it!

Second that!

sandydiego · 09-19-2011, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bus kid

yeah the weight is kind of a issue for me, I will be storing it on a talic rack up high above our 5 bikes. I have a truck so moving it is not a problem. Where do you guys have the FF and the transducer mounted?

Wet mount in the hull left of the center tackle hatch.

Cheers

Steve

sandydiego · 09-19-2011, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by PapaDCh

If you can afford to, go with a PA, I'm glad I did. Stable, lots of room and VERY comfortable for those day long trips.

I have been on the water for 12 hours straight in my PA.

PapaDave · 09-19-2011, 03:30 PM

I used to have the transducer mounted inside but the summer heat popped the seal so now the transucer hangs over the side on one of those mounts for that. Works fairly well. The unit is to my right side on the black platform up towards where I sit as far as I could get it.

romspacenut · 09-19-2011, 04:09 PM

On my PA, I have my FF mounted on a MAD FROG GEAR DELUXE PRO ANGLER BOARD and the transducer a Mad Frog The Liberator.

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Originally Posted by bus kid

yeah the weight is kind of a issue for me, I will be storing it on a talic rack up high above our 5 bikes. I have a truck so moving it is not a problem. Where do you guys have the FF and the transducer mounted?

bus kid · 09-19-2011, 06:08 PM

so no love for the Revo? thanks everyone for the input.

Kailolo · 09-19-2011, 07:04 PM

Used to have a Cobra FnD, so I know about stable and big but heavy. Loved that boat, but sold it for a Revo.

PA was too heavy to load onto my SUV roof, too heavy to carry by the handles for short excursions, and likely would have been a real bear even with Wheelez at the end of a long day. PA was also TOO WIDE, as I could not straddle with my feet in the water, which I like to do when landing a fish or just to cool off or enjoy the water.

The Revo is a breeze to put on/off the roof, can carry it over rocks, etc., okay to Wheelez around, etc. Easily straddled.

Stability should not be an issue once you have some experience (unless you must stand to cast). Used to have a Cobra Tourer--even narrower, but you learn quickly to move with the swell.

Most Revo owners adjust to the reduced space. I did. But I've still had 5 rods plus a large net and (homemade) fish tank on the Revo. I put about 7-8 Plano tackle boxes in the hull via the center hatch, so have carried a wide variety of baits for bass tourneys.

For the ocean, I've reduced to 3-4 rods, plus gaff, and a bait tube instead of a tank, so the rear tankwell is open for a big fish and to carry my Wheelez if needed.

Battery stores inside, and FF and two rod holders mounted on a gunnells.

A bit tight with a big fish--but who'd complain then!

In either event I suggest ordering a paddle with much bigger blades to make surf launch/entry easier and more controllable. Although some owners peddle all the way in--I don't have faith that the fins, even when bungied up, would not catch a rock in the surf.

So in summary, while I would like to stand to cast (like I used to for Pro-Am BASS tourneys on 250 HP bass boats), the lightness and slimness of the Revo won out over the PA.

driftwood · 09-19-2011, 07:19 PM

the PA is built for comfort. you won't have any regrets getting the the PA. The huge handles in the back and front make it easy to Handle. Make sure you get the Wheels.

with a truck and kayak wheels the PA is sweeeeeet! Its fast too! Got mine about a month and half ago and i LOVE IT! And one more thing... the PA can do a full circle on its own length.

sandydiego · 09-20-2011, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bus kid

so no love for the Revo? thanks everyone for the input.

The Revo is a great ride as well. There are many reasons why more guys are going to the PA.

Monovasia · 09-20-2011, 12:15 PM

I do not think yo can go wrong with either boat....I fish a Revo, love it...fast, tracks well, stable and stuff capacity is fine with me...that being said the PA is an outstanding boat...

The only area I can think of where the Revo has an advantage beyond weight is if the drive breaks down....Sunday was blowing stink in the afternoon...if for any reason you were offshore in a PA with a bad mirage drive, paddling home would be an exercise in V-TAC...I never would have made it and I am in reasonable shape. I did paddle my Revo back to the harbor and am still stiff today, but I did it...

TCS · 09-21-2011, 07:15 AM

What's the skinny on the new model PA?
What is different?
When will we see it?

WahooUSMA · 09-21-2011, 08:28 AM

PA!!!!!!

09-18-2011, 11:38 AM	#1
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	PA and Revo So being between kayaks sucks. I have decided on going to the darkside that was simple what I cant decide is between a revo and a PA. I have taken both out over the last few weeks and still cant decide. The revo is faster and more maneuverable, the PA is Stable as hell, even more so then I imagined. Help a brother out in making a decision, post up some pics of how you have rigged yours up, and what you like best about it. Thanks in advance David __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

09-18-2011, 12:11 PM	#2
467echo Rookie of the Month Club Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mira Mesa Posts: 483	just sold my Revo and getting in a PA. I have peddled around with friends and the PA seems just as fast. Where will you be fishing the most? __________________ they are getting bigger....

09-18-2011, 12:55 PM	#4
467echo Rookie of the Month Club Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mira Mesa Posts: 483	easy choice, if you can afford a PA, get it! __________________ they are getting bigger....

09-19-2011, 10:45 AM	#8
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	yeah the weight is kind of a issue for me, I will be storing it on a talic rack up high above our 5 bikes. I have a truck so moving it is not a problem. Where do you guys have the FF and the transducer mounted? __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

09-19-2011, 06:08 PM	#14
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	so no love for the Revo? thanks everyone for the input. __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

09-19-2011, 08:34 AM	#5
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,473	If you can afford to, go with a PA, I'm glad I did. Stable, lots of room and VERY comfortable for those day long trips.

09-19-2011, 09:35 AM	#7
hook1fred Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 143	I really like my PA but I'd love the ease of a smaller PA..... It's a beast to transport (unless your have a truck) heavy as all hell wheeling that beast up a hill kills me. It is extremely stable and fishes great. As far as speed its quick for what it is

09-19-2011, 03:30 PM	#12
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,473	I used to have the transducer mounted inside but the summer heat popped the seal so now the transucer hangs over the side on one of those mounts for that. Works fairly well. The unit is to my right side on the black platform up towards where I sit as far as I could get it.

09-19-2011, 07:04 PM	#15
Kailolo Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 64	Revo Experience Used to have a Cobra FnD, so I know about stable and big but heavy. Loved that boat, but sold it for a Revo. PA was too heavy to load onto my SUV roof, too heavy to carry by the handles for short excursions, and likely would have been a real bear even with Wheelez at the end of a long day. PA was also TOO WIDE, as I could not straddle with my feet in the water, which I like to do when landing a fish or just to cool off or enjoy the water. The Revo is a breeze to put on/off the roof, can carry it over rocks, etc., okay to Wheelez around, etc. Easily straddled. Stability should not be an issue once you have some experience (unless you must stand to cast). Used to have a Cobra Tourer--even narrower, but you learn quickly to move with the swell. Most Revo owners adjust to the reduced space. I did. But I've still had 5 rods plus a large net and (homemade) fish tank on the Revo. I put about 7-8 Plano tackle boxes in the hull via the center hatch, so have carried a wide variety of baits for bass tourneys. For the ocean, I've reduced to 3-4 rods, plus gaff, and a bait tube instead of a tank, so the rear tankwell is open for a big fish and to carry my Wheelez if needed. Battery stores inside, and FF and two rod holders mounted on a gunnells. A bit tight with a big fish--but who'd complain then! In either event I suggest ordering a paddle with much bigger blades to make surf launch/entry easier and more controllable. Although some owners peddle all the way in--I don't have faith that the fins, even when bungied up, would not catch a rock in the surf. So in summary, while I would like to stand to cast (like I used to for Pro-Am BASS tourneys on 250 HP bass boats), the lightness and slimness of the Revo won out over the PA.

09-19-2011, 07:19 PM	#16
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	the PA is built for comfort. you won't have any regrets getting the the PA. The huge handles in the back and front make it easy to Handle. Make sure you get the Wheels. with a truck and kayak wheels the PA is sweeeeeet! Its fast too! Got mine about a month and half ago and i LOVE IT! And one more thing... the PA can do a full circle on its own length. Last edited by driftwood; 09-19-2011 at 07:44 PM.

09-20-2011, 12:15 PM	#18
Monovasia Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 38	I do not think yo can go wrong with either boat....I fish a Revo, love it...fast, tracks well, stable and stuff capacity is fine with me...that being said the PA is an outstanding boat... The only area I can think of where the Revo has an advantage beyond weight is if the drive breaks down....Sunday was blowing stink in the afternoon...if for any reason you were offshore in a PA with a bad mirage drive, paddling home would be an exercise in V-TAC...I never would have made it and I am in reasonable shape. I did paddle my Revo back to the harbor and am still stiff today, but I did it...

09-21-2011, 07:15 AM	#19
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	What's the skinny on the new model PA? What is different? When will we see it?

09-21-2011, 08:28 AM	#20
WahooUSMA Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 753	PA!!!!!! __________________ GO ARMY BEAT NAVY! Bad decisions make great stories!