Veteran LF first Kayak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Ljs089 · 10-26-2014, 03:43 PM

Thanks for the info CJ. I should have specified a little more clearly, the budget stated above is intended to look for a used fully rigged kayak for fishing. Wishful thinking would be a: Malibu stealth 12 or 14, an ocean kayak trident 15, hobie outback or revo. The reason being is the comfortability and performances these boats offer for long range fishing.

-Lee Smithey

Ljs089 · 10-26-2014, 03:48 PM

I did see a really nice dune colored Hobie Revo which was fully rigged and it looked like it already sold for 1,000 dollars.

That was one nice boat judging from the pictures. So i'll definitely take your advice and keep an eye out on the forums.

-Lee Smithey

Siebler · 10-26-2014, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Ljs089

Thanks for the info CJ. I should have specified a little more clearly, the budget stated above is intended to look for a used fully rigged kayak for fishing. Wishful thinking would be a: Malibu stealth 12 or 14, an ocean kayak trident 15, hobie outback or revo. The reason being is the comfortability and performances these boats offer for long range fishing.

-Lee Smithey

Have you demoed these boats? If not you may want to do that. You may be unpleasantly surprised if you take other peoples word for it without trying yourself. Not to mention you can compare models.

Your budget is still pretty big for a used boat. We have a stealth 12 demo for 400 right now and skme Wilderness demos starting at 600 (and they come with the awesome seating)

easyday · 10-26-2014, 05:18 PM

Don't count out the tarpons man I love my tarpon and I do some decently long trips. That boat is crazy fast and handles rough water well. If you live near Orange County I would be willing to let ya take it out for a paddle to test it out.

fishnfoool · 10-26-2014, 08:53 PM

I have spent the last two years paddling around on a cobra tandem. It is a nightmare paddling a tandem by yourself. I just bought a 2015 hobie outback a month ago. That was the best investment ever. Pedaling along is so easy and a dream.

In other words, my advice is save the money and get what u really want. Test kayaks from oex or from anyone willing to lend you their kayak.

I still own the tandem and if you want to borrow and you are near long beach. Come on by and borrow it any time.

10-26-2014, 05:18 PM	#4
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,470	Don't count out the tarpons man I love my tarpon and I do some decently long trips. That boat is crazy fast and handles rough water well. If you live near Orange County I would be willing to let ya take it out for a paddle to test it out. __________________

10-26-2014, 08:53 PM	#5
fishnfoool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long beach Posts: 305	Don't rush I have spent the last two years paddling around on a cobra tandem. It is a nightmare paddling a tandem by yourself. I just bought a 2015 hobie outback a month ago. That was the best investment ever. Pedaling along is so easy and a dream. In other words, my advice is save the money and get what u really want. Test kayaks from oex or from anyone willing to lend you their kayak. I still own the tandem and if you want to borrow and you are near long beach. Come on by and borrow it any time.

10-26-2014, 03:43 PM	#1
Ljs089 Junior Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Anaheim Posts: 28	Thanks for the info CJ. I should have specified a little more clearly, the budget stated above is intended to look for a used fully rigged kayak for fishing. Wishful thinking would be a: Malibu stealth 12 or 14, an ocean kayak trident 15, hobie outback or revo. The reason being is the comfortability and performances these boats offer for long range fishing. -Lee Smithey

10-26-2014, 03:48 PM	#2
Ljs089 Junior Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Anaheim Posts: 28	I did see a really nice dune colored Hobie Revo which was fully rigged and it looked like it already sold for 1,000 dollars. That was one nice boat judging from the pictures. So i'll definitely take your advice and keep an eye out on the forums. -Lee Smithey