re: Kayak ordered - finally took the Hobie plunge!

When I first started thinking about kayaking I borrowed a guys homie pro angler and was hooked (on kayak fishing). The PA made me realize a few things: getting into shallow spots was awesome, I loved standing and fishing, it was too big for me to handle easily, and there were too many moving parts. I decided after that trip I wanted basically a hull. No moving parts, and something I could easily stand and fish in. I had access to a boat but going get it, finding someone to fish, going fish, cleanup, bring it back, etc was more of a pain than worth it. I wanted something I could throw in my truck and roll within minutes.

Pros and cons for the PA....

You can't really paddle a PA with any ease because of their width. They weigh a lot but can fit in the back of the crew can pickup bed.

There are obviously advantages to the mirage drive and I do wish I had one sometimes. But when it comes to real skinny water, like less than 10", the mirage drive can't operate. My buddy has a tarpon and a hobie and uses the tarpon more because he can get into shallower spots.