Bringing up an old Topic Tandem Kayaks. Hobie, Oasis, Outback, and Big Tuna. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

CKallday71 · 06-16-2013, 11:48 PM

I searched the archives and can see that last year there was some discussion over Oasis or Outfitter tandems. I currently rock a 2013 Outback and LOVE it! I'm considering a Tandem so I can take my nephews fishing with me. I love the Hobies but I was also looking at the Jackson Big Tuna.

So with this in mind, who has one to add?

bigbarrels · 06-17-2013, 07:28 AM

Wilderness 130 is a good one......just missing a Mirage drive......water tight, paddles well and can be used as a single as well

StinkyMatt · 06-17-2013, 09:16 AM

Outfitter super stable, you can stand in it. Rides very low in the water, especially the guy in the back.

Siebler · 06-17-2013, 12:36 PM

The 130 and Pro 2 have always been staples for us but lately we cant even keep the Big Tuna in stock, everybody absolutely loves them!

We have a demo of all 3 at OEX Mission Bay.

CKallday71 · 06-17-2013, 12:39 PM

Do you guys have one that I could demo on Tuesday?

easyday · 06-17-2013, 02:09 PM

Ive paddled the big tuna awesome yak its a bit heavy but Its a super comfy ride.

JarrodMc · 06-18-2013, 09:27 PM

I don't have experience on the other boats but the Big Tuna is sweet. The livewell and the repositionable seats really make it versatile for a lot of different uses. Best bet would be to go to OEX and try them out so you can make your own decision on what works for you.

FishNinjaY · 06-18-2013, 09:58 PM

I have the Oasis, and mainly fish with my 9-yr old son. It's great. It moves better than the Outfitter, but.. it is a bit more tippy from side-to-side. My son is big enough to help with the pedalling, and knows to keep his head midline. If your planning on having younger kids that you might have to scoot forward to tend to them.. maybe the more stable Outfitter might be better. It's not as fast gliding thru the water, but it's wider, more stable, and roomier. It's probably a better fishing platform also. (as far as tandem kayaks can be, for fishing)

I know nothing about that Big Tuna.. but I will say that with kids, you have to always expect them to poop out on you, and not pedal or paddle

, .. so you may have to plan on doing all the work from time-to-time... Having both pedals & paddles make it nicer. Just a thought

MrPatrick · 06-18-2013, 09:58 PM

The cobra tandem paddled ok, but the hull design and deck design are from the Dark Ages!

momo fish · 06-18-2013, 10:17 PM

that is my 2 main reasons to want to get it as well. But hate the weight issues.. Need to test it and compare to hobie models..

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Originally Posted by JarrodMc

I don't have experience on the other boats but the Big Tuna is sweet. The livewell and the repositionable seats really make it versatile for a lot of different uses. Best bet would be to go to OEX and try them out so you can make your own decision on what works for you.

06-16-2013, 11:48 PM	#1
CKallday71 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: The 951 Posts: 430	Bringing up an old Topic Tandem Kayaks. Hobie, Oasis, Outback, and Big Tuna. I searched the archives and can see that last year there was some discussion over Oasis or Outfitter tandems. I currently rock a 2013 Outback and LOVE it! I'm considering a Tandem so I can take my nephews fishing with me. I love the Hobies but I was also looking at the Jackson Big Tuna. So with this in mind, who has one to add? __________________ I fish therefore I am. Selling cars since 2006. If you love what you do you never WORK a day in your life.

06-17-2013, 07:28 AM	#2
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	Wilderness 130 is a good one......just missing a Mirage drive......water tight, paddles well and can be used as a single as well __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear

06-17-2013, 12:36 PM	#4
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	The 130 and Pro 2 have always been staples for us but lately we cant even keep the Big Tuna in stock, everybody absolutely loves them! We have a demo of all 3 at OEX Mission Bay. __________________ CJ Siebler

06-17-2013, 12:39 PM	#5
CKallday71 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: The 951 Posts: 430	Do you guys have one that I could demo on Tuesday? __________________ I fish therefore I am. Selling cars since 2006. If you love what you do you never WORK a day in your life.

06-17-2013, 02:09 PM	#6
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,470	Ive paddled the big tuna awesome yak its a bit heavy but Its a super comfy ride. __________________

06-17-2013, 09:16 AM	#3
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Outfitter super stable, you can stand in it. Rides very low in the water, especially the guy in the back.

06-18-2013, 09:27 PM	#7
JarrodMc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 411	I don't have experience on the other boats but the Big Tuna is sweet. The livewell and the repositionable seats really make it versatile for a lot of different uses. Best bet would be to go to OEX and try them out so you can make your own decision on what works for you. __________________

06-18-2013, 09:58 PM	#8
FishNinjaY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 428	I have the Oasis, and mainly fish with my 9-yr old son. It's great. It moves better than the Outfitter, but.. it is a bit more tippy from side-to-side. My son is big enough to help with the pedalling, and knows to keep his head midline. If your planning on having younger kids that you might have to scoot forward to tend to them.. maybe the more stable Outfitter might be better. It's not as fast gliding thru the water, but it's wider, more stable, and roomier. It's probably a better fishing platform also. (as far as tandem kayaks can be, for fishing) I know nothing about that Big Tuna.. but I will say that with kids, you have to always expect them to poop out on you, and not pedal or paddle , .. so you may have to plan on doing all the work from time-to-time... Having both pedals & paddles make it nicer. Just a thought

06-18-2013, 09:58 PM	#9
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	The cobra tandem paddled ok, but the hull design and deck design are from the Dark Ages!