New guy looking for some help - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Minami · 06-06-2015, 03:05 PM

Good afternoon,
I have been trolling around this forum for a few weeks now trying to soaking up as much information as possible. I’m looking to get into this style of fishing and I was wondering what would be the best and cost effective tandem kayak. So far I have been looking into the Malibu Pro 2 tandem and Ocean Kayak Malibu Two XL Angler Kayak. Any other suggestions?

A little about me, I live in Ventura County and I have been fishing since I was a kid, average fisherman who loves the sport. I have limited kayaking experience (rookie), but eager to learn. I decided to get into this style of fishing because I hate shelling out hard earned money to stand shoulder to shoulder while getting my line tangled up on ocean charters. I have chosen to get a tandem because my better half may occasionally want to go fishing and/or kayaking.
I will take any suggestions information on equipment, progressions, techniques and launching and fishing areas.
Thanks,
Jimi

dsutter775 · 06-06-2015, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Minami

Good afternoon,
I have been trolling around this forum for a few weeks now trying to soaking up as much information as possible. I’m looking to get into this style of fishing and I was wondering what would be the best and cost effective tandem kayak. So far I have been looking into the Malibu Pro 2 tandem and Ocean Kayak Malibu Two XL Angler Kayak. Any other suggestions?

A little about me, I live in Ventura County and I have been fishing since I was a kid, average fisherman who loves the sport. I have limited kayaking experience (rookie), but eager to learn. I decided to get into this style of fishing because I hate shelling out hard earned money to stand shoulder to shoulder while getting my line tangled up on ocean charters. I have chosen to get a tandem because my better half may occasionally want to go fishing and/or kayaking.
I will take any suggestions information on equipment, progressions, techniques and launching and fishing areas.
Thanks,
Jimi

I have a buddy selling a nice Malibu tandem. Think he said he wanted 500 or 550. PM me if you want me to get you his contact info. He lives in san diego...

dsutter775 · 06-06-2015, 03:18 PM

Word of advice though, if your partner isnt going to be with you every trip, paddling the tandem by yourself wont be fun...

yak-fishing-socal · 06-06-2015, 03:59 PM

Depends on the tandem if it has the option to put a seat in the middle for solo paddling

Amish Ed · 06-06-2015, 04:43 PM

Between those 2 I'd go with the Malibu II XL. It will comfortably fish as a single. I don't think the Pro 2 has the center seat option like the OK boat does. Paddling solo in that would suck. Better would be to get yourself 2 singles. If she's only going to be going occasionally, you don't even have to get them at the same time.

Sir LJ · 06-07-2015, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Amish Ed

Between those 2 I'd go with the Malibu II XL. It will comfortably fish as a single. I don't think the Pro 2 has the center seat option like the OK boat does. Paddling solo in that would suck. Better would be to get yourself 2 singles. If she's only going to be going occasionally, you don't even have to get them at the same time.

i had a pro 2 that had the center seat option

Amish Ed · 06-07-2015, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Sir LJ

i had a pro 2 that had the center seat option

Does it have a molded in seat, or are you sitting on the hatch?

Minami · 06-07-2015, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Amish Ed

Between those 2 I'd go with the Malibu II XL. It will comfortably fish as a single. I don't think the Pro 2 has the center seat option like the OK boat does. Paddling solo in that would suck. Better would be to get yourself 2 singles. If she's only going to be going occasionally, you don't even have to get them at the same time.

I will not be able to get 2 kayaks because she will not go out solo. Plus, I don't have room to store 2 kayaks. Does the Malibu II XL have a center molded seat?

Saba Slayer · 06-07-2015, 10:53 AM

The Ocean Kayak Malibu II XL is a great yak...I still have one in my fleet.
It has a molded seat in the center area to paddle solo (no sitting on a flat hatch) ... it's a barge, but like all OK products, it paddles well. A great stable platform to hoopnet from.

Richard Yan · 06-07-2015, 01:21 PM

I have a hobie tandem island, it's fun! I can go solo or can have someone else on board, because the Mirage, it works great for both! I am planing to put a motor on it too, just don't really know if I should put 6hp instead 2.5 yet😎 because I see a lot YouTube are putting 2.3 Honda on it. Good luck for your new kayak!

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06-06-2015, 03:05 PM	#1
Minami Junior Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 5	New guy looking for some help Good afternoon, I have been trolling around this forum for a few weeks now trying to soaking up as much information as possible. I’m looking to get into this style of fishing and I was wondering what would be the best and cost effective tandem kayak. So far I have been looking into the Malibu Pro 2 tandem and Ocean Kayak Malibu Two XL Angler Kayak. Any other suggestions? A little about me, I live in Ventura County and I have been fishing since I was a kid, average fisherman who loves the sport. I have limited kayaking experience (rookie), but eager to learn. I decided to get into this style of fishing because I hate shelling out hard earned money to stand shoulder to shoulder while getting my line tangled up on ocean charters. I have chosen to get a tandem because my better half may occasionally want to go fishing and/or kayaking. I will take any suggestions information on equipment, progressions, techniques and launching and fishing areas. Thanks, Jimi

06-06-2015, 04:43 PM	#5
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	Between those 2 I'd go with the Malibu II XL. It will comfortably fish as a single. I don't think the Pro 2 has the center seat option like the OK boat does. Paddling solo in that would suck. Better would be to get yourself 2 singles. If she's only going to be going occasionally, you don't even have to get them at the same time. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

06-07-2015, 10:53 AM	#9
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,855	OK Malibu II The Ocean Kayak Malibu II XL is a great yak...I still have one in my fleet. It has a molded seat in the center area to paddle solo (no sitting on a flat hatch) ... it's a barge, but like all OK products, it paddles well. A great stable platform to hoopnet from. __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

06-06-2015, 03:18 PM	#3
dsutter775 Malibu X Factor Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 57	Word of advice though, if your partner isnt going to be with you every trip, paddling the tandem by yourself wont be fun...

06-06-2015, 03:59 PM	#4
yak-fishing-socal kayak fishing socal Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Southern California / Whittier Posts: 438	Depends on the tandem if it has the option to put a seat in the middle for solo paddling

06-07-2015, 01:21 PM	#10
Richard Yan Junior Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 6	I have a hobie tandem island, it's fun! I can go solo or can have someone else on board, because the Mirage, it works great for both! I am planing to put a motor on it too, just don't really know if I should put 6hp instead 2.5 yet😎 because I see a lot YouTube are putting 2.3 Honda on it. Good luck for your new kayak! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk