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Kayak Recommendation
Posted on 5/2/18 at 10:52 am
Posted on 5/2/18 at 10:52 am
Looking for Kayak Recommendations. Never owned one, but have a camp on Grand Isle and would like to have one to fish the rocks out front on the calm days. I am 6-3", 260, so looking for something stable. Friends have said to get pedal power, so that you don't have to paddle when trying to fish. Prefer to get something used as it won't get used that often. What say the Board?
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Posted on 5/2/18 at 10:56 am to craazyjose
Budget will dictate.
If the budget is no concern, Hobie PA14
If the budget is no concern, Hobie PA14
Posted on 5/2/18 at 10:56 am to craazyjose
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camp on Grand Isle
Get a golf cart.
But pedal is 100 times more fishable than a paddle in my experience.
Posted on 5/2/18 at 10:57 am to DownSouthDave
Butget is under $2,000. Have a golf cart now, but would like more flexibility.
Posted on 5/2/18 at 10:59 am to craazyjose
I would absolutely go with a pedal kayak. You can find used Hobies regularly. The Pro Anglers are the most stable yak you will find. There was a 2014 Pro Angler 14 for sale on Facebook last week for $2,000.
ETA: with a $2,000 budget you can also find some nice Outbacks. Just make sure they are a 2014 model or newer so you get the Vantage seat.
ETA: with a $2,000 budget you can also find some nice Outbacks. Just make sure they are a 2014 model or newer so you get the Vantage seat.
This post was edited on 5/2/18 at 11:04 am
Posted on 5/2/18 at 11:00 am to craazyjose
You may be able to find a used Slayer Propel for under $2k. Or maybe a Hobie Compass.
I rarely see Pro Angler Hobies for under $2k, but you might get lucky.
I rarely see Pro Angler Hobies for under $2k, but you might get lucky.
This post was edited on 5/2/18 at 11:01 am
Posted on 5/2/18 at 11:01 am to PillageUrVillage
quote:
If the budget is no concern, anything from Native.
Posted on 5/2/18 at 11:02 am to PillageUrVillage
Posted on 5/2/18 at 11:05 am to AlxTgr
Here we go 
I’m a Native guy myself. But I don’t deny the Hobie PA is a comfortable boat to fish out of. It’s just not ideal for me.
I’m a Native guy myself. But I don’t deny the Hobie PA is a comfortable boat to fish out of. It’s just not ideal for me.
Posted on 5/2/18 at 11:05 am to craazyjose
Hobie Pro Angler
Posted on 5/2/18 at 11:41 am to craazyjose
Look into a used PA12, outback, or Compass.
This post was edited on 5/2/18 at 11:44 am
Posted on 5/2/18 at 1:51 pm to PillageUrVillage
quote:I don't see how anyone would consider one. Instant reverse is a game changer.
I’m a Native guy myself. But I don’t deny the Hobie PA is a comfortable boat to fish out of. It’s just not ideal for me.
Posted on 5/2/18 at 1:54 pm to AlxTgr
quote:
don't see how anyone would consider one
Posted on 5/2/18 at 1:58 pm to AlxTgr
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I don't see how anyone would consider one. Instant reverse is a game changer.
Sure the reverse is better in the Native, but the Mirage Drive is better at everything else.
Posted on 5/2/18 at 2:27 pm to AlxTgr
Well, I’m still paddling. Either the Propel or the Mirage drive would be an upgrade for me. But I’ve always said that if my Slayer 14.5 had the Propel, it would be my ideal kayak. I love that kayak.
Posted on 5/2/18 at 2:31 pm to PillageUrVillage
I am glad I have both. Having the propel would have sucked in the last swamp I went into. I'd still like to sell my Slayer and get another propel.
Posted on 5/2/18 at 2:32 pm to AlxTgr
Go demo. Plenty peddle yaks now. All have pros and cons. Masseys can accommodate
Posted on 5/2/18 at 2:34 pm to lsuson
Kajun k12 with a trolling motor is even better then a pedal kayak.
Posted on 5/2/18 at 2:36 pm to purpleguy2
quote:Gross
with a trolling motor
Posted on 5/2/18 at 2:39 pm to purpleguy2
quote:
Kajun k12 with a trolling motor is even better then a pedal kayak.
WRONG...I’ve had both and the pedal is kayak is much better.
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