Should I get a Kayak? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bigscott · 08-12-2008, 11:01 AM

I am looking for help. I would like something small to get on the water and fish with. We would be talking ponds and lakes, mostly in Oklahoma and Colorado.
I have been looking at the Hobie OutbackMirage. However, I am a large guy at 6'4" 350lbs. Canoes are extremely unstable with me because most of my weight is upper body. Will I have room to pedal the Mirage drive? My Legs are relative short for someone 6'4". The stability is a concern because I will be fishing in some cold water at times. I have also looked at Native brand kayaks. Any advice would be great. Thanks.

08-12-2008, 11:01 AM	#1
bigscott Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2	Should I get a Kayak? I am looking for help. I would like something small to get on the water and fish with. We would be talking ponds and lakes, mostly in Oklahoma and Colorado. I have been looking at the Hobie OutbackMirage. However, I am a large guy at 6'4" 350lbs. Canoes are extremely unstable with me because most of my weight is upper body. Will I have room to pedal the Mirage drive? My Legs are relative short for someone 6'4". The stability is a concern because I will be fishing in some cold water at times. I have also looked at Native brand kayaks. Any advice would be great. Thanks. Last edited by bigscott; 08-12-2008 at 07:47 PM.