Mid June
 

OEX notified me and the others that the manufacture is behind and our new ETA is Mid-June. It is what it is, COVID got everything delayed.

Whats crazy though is that I was 3rd in line and there is now over 17 solo skiff being purchased. Pretty cool to see the community supporting local business like OEX!

T-minus 2 weeks!!

It's weird. It's like my ordered Solo Skiff is planning on getting here for my birthday.

This thread had me questioning my next purchase. Pro angler or ?? Did consider the solo skiff. I just think the pro angler is so comfortable I wanted to have one again.


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:DAnd what day might thay be!! Lol

The 16th

Do you launch that in La Jolla or do you have to use the bay as a launch site? And is it stable in the larger swells? How far do you plan to go offshore with that beast? I know lots of questions just curious.

I would say about half a tank out. Or until fish is found. Ohh. And have sea tow Incase you forget how far half way is.


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Yes to all. I plan to mostly launch at LJ, because that's were I fish 90% of the time. Sometimes I launch at Dana Landing and once in a while some local lake or Silver Lake. With all the weather I have been out on the Kayak, I've had more bad weather to learn from than all the years I had boats. I don't plan on going out on those higher wind days, cause those wind driven waves are the hardest to navigate. It's main advantage is it's range because those little engines just sip gas. Also it's the advantage in power over paddle or pedals, when needing to maneuver and get out the the way. I think there will be groups of us on Solo's going out to some banks for Tuna and other species.

Impressive O had a small zodiac boat had no problems launching but on the way in flipped with the small outboard pinned as it flipped luckily I walked away unscathed. And damn Tanner Bank is like 75 miles how much for a tow on my PA lol just kidding. On a calm day to the Islands would be fun on that.

While you guys are waiting, I've been working on mine. Sunday I installed an HDS 7 touch and transom mounted the transducer on plate stainless from Industrial Metal Supply. Looking forward to fishing with all you new owners when you get set up...
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Ill launch from LJ on the right days, but i've fished LJ so much, its time to explore the coast line. Im interested in the sand flats (halibut) of IB, PL, and MB(wrecks), and yes the 9mile bank, not Tanner, on a calm day is in the plan. Maybe even the islands with a solid group and good weather. Lobster hooping will be a blast now that Zuniga isnt so far, or so it seemed in a Hobie.

The ease of being able to cover ground while still having that close to the water interaction is what im stoked for!!

Cant wait!!

Im going to use the H-rail ram mount method on the back grab bar, similar with the steal plates for added depth, but like to be able to fold up since i will be using a bed extender instead of trailer to transport.

Im now thinking about returning my Hook 7 reveal due to the transducer only having high chirp-200htz. I need either the 83 or 50 option for rock fishing or winter time yellows.

The reveal looks to be designed for freshwater settings, 60ft or less type fishing.

Im either going to get the TI or the Simrad Cruise, not sure yet.

Yea, I initially had a Hook 7 on this - and it is designed for fresh water, so really doesn't cut it. Finally buckled down and made the upgrade, but won't be able to use it for several weeks due to a new fence installation at home this weekend.

Just pulled the trigger on a Elite-Ti2 7" with US/CAN navionics maps. Sending the hook reveal back due to it only having the high-chirp option.

Thanks Chris for making me aware of this, seems the hook series is for the freshwater angler, except the Deep water option, but thats over $800 and it seems its just the 50/200mhz transducer, so not sure why so expensive.

Good choice, I love my Elite 7 Ti2!

Thank you sir! And we can always grab the 50/200 transducer later on if needed. I will be taking this thing to the 9 and maybe even the nados weather and friends permitting.

Anyone have one near Ventura county
 

Anyone near Ventura County owning one of these sweet machines? I’m thinking kelp beds out by oil piers. Maybe surfing the base, or run down towards malibu. Doesn’t seem so scary when the highway is In The background. I had no idea about these crafts until this post. I was honestly about to buy a Outback and I’m having second thoughts. Do they come with cf # exc? Thanks

I'm not sure about someone owning one up there probably is, but they dont come with CF# you will have to register it.

There's quite a few FB pages that have tons of info:

* SoCal Solo Skiffs (we created this one)
* Official Solo Skiff owners
* West Coast Skiffs
* Solo Skiff Owners of Texas

FYI, OEX has a wait list of over 20 people, so this little skiff is about to become the new "IN".

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I sold my pa long time ago thinking about the solo skif
Is the Suzuki worth 150 dollars extra? I think it's few # less
Cooler for the fish and for drinks?
Installing a kill bag on top the front will restrict the use of the bait tank? I have seen one with custom aluminum rack over the outboard area with bunch of rod holders mandatory 360 light

For those of you buying one of these and planning to use a trailer and not surf launch, why not a livingston or small aluminium skiff?

I looked at Livingston's and just not my cup of tea (i wont be trailering my SOLO ), although i think Morgan from Hobie has a badass one for sale for like 6k or 7k. These Solos are basically a kayak on steroids, keeping that up close connection with the sea, but giving that option to cover so much more ground. The rigging options are endless, cost is cheaper (unless your are thinking about a bare bones Livingston), option to surf launch, etc. All in all its a matter of personal preference.

I will be using the front hatch as a bait tank and the medium size reliable bag barely covers the very front of the hatch, hints why i bought the clear center hatch option to access my bait. see pic. Plus i didnt want to have to keep removing the bungee to access bait because there is no other securement for the lid.

That things a small boat no where near a kayak lol

It's as much a kayak as a PA. They both are made of Rotomolded polypropylene and can both be paddled, although I think the Solo would be easier.

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Except one is powered by gas and the other by self propulsion so know they aren’t the same and you probably have to register your small boat aka skiff lmao it’s super cool though just not a kayak does it even have a back up ores lol

And this being a kayak page and all shouldn’t you be on bloody decks or something lol ok ok I’ll stop but it’s a boat!

I mean Skiffs in the name just saying

I'M LOL........ Just rolling on the floor. I knew I could troll someone into that age old debate. I just sold my 2016 Hobie Revo 13 that I fished extensibly since I bought it. I started out as a paddler after 3 1/2 yrs I bought the Revo and now I just want the ability to cover water (ground) as much as weather allows for very little money. i still intend to fish my Malibu X Factor sometimes and have it for when family wants to join. NO KAYAK or skiff is perfect!

It’s all good it wasn’t a debate more of a fact check lmao have fun on that vessel. It is a sweet fishing platform I’ll give you that.

No problem it's all good. It's just fun stirring the pot when the fishing reports have been so scarce. Giving another try on the Malibu in the morning.

Someones a little testy huh!!??

Who the *#@$ you to tell us what to do? OEX created this page and guess whos selling us the Skiffs?

By the way no one asked for your opinion partner! Keep it moving!:the_finger::the_finger:

"does it even have back up oars" - LMAO this guy

Looks like your testy lol it’s a skiff and I don’t give a fuck if OEX makes it. Ford makes focus, F150 etc but to you there just both fords lol your idiots

What’s the title of this web page again lmao. Go advertise your boats somewhere else.

Oh and when this first was posted opinions were asked for. Do you guys know how to read or just go off the emojis lmao

LMAO, u dont like the thread, simply skip past it!

Its funny you were super curious a few weeks back, now your coming off like your an OG kayaker (Joined a year ago or so, contributed nothing to this page) whos claiming his turf telling folks what to post and what not to post, whats a kayak and whats not a kayak.

Beat It noob, go study up on the red tide!

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Solos have been out a while and I only got testy as you put it when it was compared to a kayak. Shouldn’t this be on a different thread. Never claimed to be an OG as you put And why are you defending the guy like he’s your retarded step son. A Solo is not a kayak and shouldn’t even be compared to one. Should maybe start a new thread for solos.

Should I bend over and praise you now Solo king

Different forum I mean

Not really popcorn, but it was the closest thing I have.

Close enough lol your in the clear your pre 2016 so According to Fish face your an OG.