On the hunt for a new yak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

easyday · 01-20-2014, 09:49 AM

I jad no problem maneuvering the big x Factor it was just slow

WildernessWanker · 01-20-2014, 12:03 PM

I have a Revo 13 I picked up not too long ago from another BWE member and absolutely love it! It is incredibly fast with enough room to move around and feel comfortable. I went from a Tarpon to the Revo and am more than happy with it, although much faster it's not anymore tippy. The previous owner made some simple upgrades for storage so having less deck space hasn't really impacted me. I find that I love the way it's laid out as it's more streamline on deck than other yaks. I have fished it in the harbor as well as the kelp and the extra length doesn't bother me as it only takes seconds to use a paddle to turn it around tighter or get around the kelp. On the plus side the length is perfect for open water, I've had it in some rough swells and felt perfectly safe cruising around and even stayed out a little longer just to keep on the bite. I recommend a Hobie completely and can't speak to the Outback or the PA but absolutely love the Revo.

COLDCUT · 01-20-2014, 05:03 PM

OK Ultra. I've got extra metrix.

COLDCUT · 01-21-2014, 08:50 AM

Well??? What did you decide on? We're all waiting with anticipation.

ctfphoto · 01-21-2014, 09:03 AM

I have a tarpon 120 and love it. Super stable and super fast, Plus a great fishing platform.

I would rather have a 140 or 160, but I bought the 120 before knowing any better.

The tarpon is an awesome boat.

01-20-2014, 09:49 AM	#1
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,470	I jad no problem maneuvering the big x Factor it was just slow __________________

01-20-2014, 12:03 PM	#2
WildernessWanker WildernessWanker Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 345	I have a Revo 13 I picked up not too long ago from another BWE member and absolutely love it! It is incredibly fast with enough room to move around and feel comfortable. I went from a Tarpon to the Revo and am more than happy with it, although much faster it's not anymore tippy. The previous owner made some simple upgrades for storage so having less deck space hasn't really impacted me. I find that I love the way it's laid out as it's more streamline on deck than other yaks. I have fished it in the harbor as well as the kelp and the extra length doesn't bother me as it only takes seconds to use a paddle to turn it around tighter or get around the kelp. On the plus side the length is perfect for open water, I've had it in some rough swells and felt perfectly safe cruising around and even stayed out a little longer just to keep on the bite. I recommend a Hobie completely and can't speak to the Outback or the PA but absolutely love the Revo.

01-20-2014, 05:03 PM	#3
COLDCUT Junior Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Temecula Posts: 27	OK Ultra. I've got extra metrix.

01-21-2014, 08:50 AM	#4
COLDCUT Junior Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Temecula Posts: 27	Well??? What did you decide on? We're all waiting with anticipation.

01-21-2014, 09:03 AM	#5
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	I have a tarpon 120 and love it. Super stable and super fast, Plus a great fishing platform. I would rather have a 140 or 160, but I bought the 120 before knowing any better. The tarpon is an awesome boat.