**Need advise on an all around extreme kayak/Big flounder pics** - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Earth's End Kayaker · 09-30-2010, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AquaticHunter

Check out the Cobra Marauder. It is super fast, handles great in big seas and small chop. It also has plenty of large scupper holes to get rid of the water in a hurry including 2 under the seat to keep you dry.

Plenty of room to store rods inside and the new ones come with a bait tank in front and a rudder. http://www.cobrakayaks.com/

To see it in action... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZvoOR3cpoc

Good luck!

Yakers,
Thanks for all the great advise! I will do my research on all the models/brands mentioned before I pull the plug. I respect all you dudes and dudets for your great advise. I will let you know what kayak I get and show you my first big catches on it here real soon.

"Great pictures Aquatic Hunter!" Did you get that flounder on live or artificial?
Whats the biggest or meanest fighting fish you taken in your current kayak, and is the Cobra Maz. the one your using currently?

Thanks again!

WahooUSMA · 09-30-2010, 08:13 AM

I have both a Hobie Revo and Hobie Pro Angler. I've had the Tarpon 160i and Malibue X-Factor, both of which are good yaks. I just prefer to peddle and not paddle. With the Hobie, currents, wind, and distance traveled are not nearly as much of a factor as in the traditional yaks. This is probably going to start another shit storm again....but thats just my .02 cents.

Earth's End Kayaker · 09-30-2010, 08:27 AM

WahooUSMA, I will look into those as well. Thanks Man!
Share some awesome pics when you got the chance. Pictures do paint a whole other picture of the fish that did'nt get away...

AquaticHunter · 09-30-2010, 08:15 AM

The halibut picture was from last Saturday so yeah, I use it currently. Live bait BTW. The biggest fish is that thresher shark that measured 10'-7". I don't know what it weighed but guessing about 175#. The Marauder is 14+ ft long and 31" wide which makes for a steady but fast platform. During one the Baytubers tournaments I competed in 20+ guys were lined up at the starting line for a 1 mile sprint to the bait barge. I came in 2nd place in the "race" mainly because I wanted to follow someone since I wasn't sure where it was. Not my ability, it's just a very fast boat.

Earth's End Kayaker · 09-30-2010, 09:32 AM

Sweet catch! That is what I am talking about. Great info Aquatic Hunter...
I need to get me halibut some day. I am working my way up with the flounder we have along the Gulf Coast... Thanks for sharing!

09-30-2010, 08:13 AM	#2
WahooUSMA Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 753	I have both a Hobie Revo and Hobie Pro Angler. I've had the Tarpon 160i and Malibue X-Factor, both of which are good yaks. I just prefer to peddle and not paddle. With the Hobie, currents, wind, and distance traveled are not nearly as much of a factor as in the traditional yaks. This is probably going to start another shit storm again....but thats just my .02 cents. __________________ GO ARMY BEAT NAVY! Bad decisions make great stories!

09-30-2010, 08:15 AM	#4
AquaticHunter Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park Posts: 51	The halibut picture was from last Saturday so yeah, I use it currently. Live bait BTW. The biggest fish is that thresher shark that measured 10'-7". I don't know what it weighed but guessing about 175#. The Marauder is 14+ ft long and 31" wide which makes for a steady but fast platform. During one the Baytubers tournaments I competed in 20+ guys were lined up at the starting line for a 1 mile sprint to the bait barge. I came in 2nd place in the "race" mainly because I wanted to follow someone since I wasn't sure where it was. Not my ability, it's just a very fast boat. __________________ CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION ARTICLE 1 DECLARATION OF RIGHTS Section 25. The people shall have the right to fish upon and from the public lands of the State and in the waters thereof...

09-30-2010, 08:27 AM	#3
Earth's End Kayaker Junior Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 4	WahooUSMA, I will look into those as well. Thanks Man! Share some awesome pics when you got the chance. Pictures do paint a whole other picture of the fish that did'nt get away...

09-30-2010, 09:32 AM	#5
Earth's End Kayaker Junior Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 4	*Sweet catch!* That is what I am talking about. Great info Aquatic Hunter... I need to get me halibut some day. I am working my way up with the flounder we have along the Gulf Coast... Thanks for sharing!