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re: The Official Kayak Thread
Posted on 5/23/19 at 11:51 am to LSUlefty
Posted on 5/23/19 at 11:51 am to LSUlefty
I found Alx's next kayak. Old Town just released a PDL version of their Topwater 120.
Link to Slideshow
Price: $2,199
Length: 12'
Weight: 96lbs
Link to Slideshow
Price: $2,199
Length: 12'
Weight: 96lbs
Posted on 5/23/19 at 12:07 pm to Drunken Crawfish
Not a bad looking yak
Posted on 5/23/19 at 1:52 pm to Drunken Crawfish
Hmmmm
Doc bought another Slayer 10-that's how much he likes Luke's.
Doc bought another Slayer 10-that's how much he likes Luke's.
Posted on 5/23/19 at 2:00 pm to The Funnie Five
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Haven't bought yet. Going to go by the store this weekend to pick their brains a bit more. Although when they were telling me about the i11s I told them I wasn't interested since I couldn't take it to La Jolla and the guy's response was "Why the hell couldn't you?"
I figure as long as the waves are 3 feet or less and you have everything tied down and secured it shouldn't be a big deal
I talked to my buddy yesterday and his response was "you could do it but you'll lose a ton of shite and the surf will destroy that setup." Lol. He tried to launch yesterday in some serious surf in his predator pdl and turned around after busting his shin up pretty bad. Surf didnt look bad close, but when you got out a ways, it was impossible to bust through.
This post was edited on 5/23/19 at 2:29 pm
Posted on 5/23/19 at 2:43 pm to LSUlefty
I'll trade him my slayer 10 propel plus a Remington 870.
Posted on 5/23/19 at 2:45 pm to Nado Jenkins83
No trades. $2000. He bought a new Outback.
Posted on 5/23/19 at 2:57 pm to The Last Coco
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I talked to my buddy yesterday and his response was "you could do it but you'll lose a ton of shite and the surf will destroy that setup." Lol. He tried to launch yesterday in some serious surf in his predator pdl and turned around after busting his shin up pretty bad. Surf didnt look bad close, but when you got out a ways, it was impossible to bust through.
Yeah I am still skeptical. I'm going back to the store this weekend to ask more questions.
This is the only video I can find of someone launching through surf, but its in Clearwater, FL and gulf waves are a bit different than Pacific waves: LINK
I've been able to track down a couple owners on Reddit/Youtube and they both said it can work in the ocean but to launch from a ramp or cove if you can and not directly into the surf, and its best to go out on nice calm days. Suggested launching in a bay and pedaling out to sea instead of going directly through the surf
We will see. It's really my only option because of my limited transportation, if I get an Outback I would have to dock it at a marina and would be limited to the area around the marina. Wouldn't be able to take it to lakes without renting a truck.
I apprecieate the help and feedback
Posted on 5/23/19 at 4:04 pm to The Funnie Five
You can car top an outback.
Posted on 5/23/19 at 6:59 pm to The Funnie Five
I'd really look hard at that new Old Town Topwater 120 PDL they announced yesterday. MSRP is $2150 I think. Spend another $500 on a good depth finder and kan you're in business for anything. For any type of serious kayak fishing out of San Diego, fresh or salt, a good graph is a must in my opinion. Through the weekend, Old Town is running 10% most kayaks including the topwater pdl angler (10' pedal yak) knocking it to around $1800 and on the predator pdl knocking it down to around $2500 I think. I personally think the old town pdl drive is the best pedal drive on the market. It is a sealed drive that floats and was designed with Minn Kota (Old Towns sister company).
There are ways to car mount damn near any kayak so I wouldn't let that stop you.
There are ways to car mount damn near any kayak so I wouldn't let that stop you.
Posted on 5/23/19 at 7:10 pm to The Last Coco
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I personally think the old town pdl drive is the best pedal drive on the market. It is a sealed drive that floats and was designed with Minn Kota (Old Towns sister company).
#FACTSSSSS
Posted on 5/23/19 at 8:15 pm to Drunken Crawfish
Let's go to PAC and test it out
Posted on 5/23/19 at 8:31 pm to LSUlefty
i'm in for a boat swap demo
y'all still heading down Sun lefty? i'm not sure about Sat yet for me, hell may just go somewhere Mon instead
damn wind needs to lay down!
y'all still heading down Sun lefty? i'm not sure about Sat yet for me, hell may just go somewhere Mon instead
damn wind needs to lay down!
Posted on 5/23/19 at 8:45 pm to No8Easy2
So far Sunday is still the plan
Posted on 5/23/19 at 9:23 pm to The Last Coco
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There are ways to car mount damn near any kayak so I wouldn't let that stop you.
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There are ways to car mount damn near any kayak so I wouldn't let that stop you.
I drive probably the worst car when it comes to mounting/hauling shite - a soft top Mazda Miata convertible.
Posted on 5/23/19 at 9:42 pm to The Funnie Five
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Mazda Miata convertible.
No excuses
Posted on 5/23/19 at 10:07 pm to The Funnie Five
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There are ways to car mount damn near any kayak so I wouldn't let that stop you.
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There are ways to car mount damn near any kayak so I wouldn't let that stop you.
I drive probably the worst car when it comes to mounting/hauling shite - a soft top Mazda Miata convertible.
Well shite.
Ok.
Let me start over.
If you want to consistently target and catch yellowtail, rockfish and halibut (the 3 most desirable and highly sought after nearshore fish out of LA jolla) then the Hobie i11s is NOT the best boat for that. It has significant rigging limitations and getting in and out of the surf on less than perfect days could lead to disaster. You'll also need good electronics to target those species and probably somewhere around $500+ for the rods, reels, tackle, bait tanks, etc...
All of that being said, I have no doubt that the i11s is a well made, enjoyable and functional pedal sup/kayak. If your primary purpose is recreation and still water fishing, I think youll be pleased especially given your transportation limitation.
Hobie to me is the Apple of kayaks- super functional and user friendly but you probably pay a little more for brand recognition. Rarely do they lay an egg and you'll always be able to find a community of people to bounce ideas off of.
The i11s will be superbly positioned to have you catching freshwater fish as well as kelp bass, etc.. in protected marine environments. On good surf days, it is perfectly capable of taking you offshore, but you should never plan on that. Mission Bay and the local bass lakes will be your friend.
Posted on 5/24/19 at 12:22 am to The Last Coco
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The Last Coco
I really appreciate all the help
Still haven't pulled the trigger yet but will be at the dealer this weekend. For me this is definitely more of a recreation thing than a fishing thing for sure. It's more about being on the water and enjoying myself and less about catching the fish(although I am sure that will change).
For me the portability of the i11s may be the most appealing part. I travel for work sometimes and some of my locations I go to are Boise, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Denver, Kansas City, Milwaukee. Would be cool to take it to those places as well as my uncle's beach house in Galveston when I go to Houston.
Posted on 5/24/19 at 1:14 am to The Funnie Five
In 5 years the kayak game is going to change tremendously. Hobie may still be the top brand, but I honestly think the prop drives are going to be comparable or better than the mirage drive. Only time will tell. All in all it will be good for the kayak industry in general.
Posted on 5/24/19 at 6:04 am to lsuson
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Hobie may still be the top brand, but I honestly think the prop drives are going to be comparable or better than the mirage drive.
Maybe, but the Mirage Drive is so much better in the shallow marsh and moving currents that I couldn't even consider another. That's where they would have to improve the most. If I lived up north all options would be on the table.
Posted on 5/24/19 at 6:26 am to LSUlefty
I can't believe you still think this way. You can still carry a paddle. Instant reverse is a bigger game changer than peddling itself.
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