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re: Researching Kayaks is harder than researching a car.
Posted on 6/3/16 at 10:50 am to SportTiger1
Posted on 6/3/16 at 10:50 am to SportTiger1
quote:No. They can get expensive.
I know nothing about yaks, but shirley this is a joke. Right?
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Posted on 6/3/16 at 11:05 am to Mark Makers
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Terrible advice, Hobie gurus sometimes get tunnel vision and forget other companies make quality boats. Demo, demo, demo.
As an Outback guy, I agree. Many do not realize the Outback is a late 80's, early 90's design for a recreation touring kayak. After thought in hull rod holders are the only thing that makes it labeled a fishing kayak. There have been many advancements in fishing kayaks over the last few years.
Now that I have done hands free I can not go back. Pedaling increases range, endurance, and most importantly ... the ability to fish in higher winds. My vote is Slayer Propel or Outback Mirage Drive.
Posted on 6/3/16 at 11:11 am to SportTiger1
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but with tax and accessories I'd be looking at $4k
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I know nothing about yaks, but shirley this is a joke. Right?
Nope. $3149 new, plus taxes, and any accessories. The Hobie Standing Bar and Wheel Cart are both over $200.
Posted on 6/3/16 at 11:47 am to LSUlefty
Not to add to the confusion...but this is what I'm looking at getting. Looks like they only have 1-2 dealers in LA so they may not have much of a presence down there.
Feel Free Lure
Thing I really like about it is the width, standing base, seat and track system. Doesn't rudder or foot propel option which kinda sucks though.
Feel Free Lure
Thing I really like about it is the width, standing base, seat and track system. Doesn't rudder or foot propel option which kinda sucks though.
Posted on 6/3/16 at 11:51 am to GoldenSombrero
Nice looking Yak. Haven't heard of them.
Posted on 6/3/16 at 12:00 pm to LSUlefty
Never owned a yak and only fished one a few times. Haven't pulled the trigger on anything yet because it's hard to know what's important without experience. For me personally the track seems like a bonus, being able to easily adjust things without it being in a fixed spot.
Posted on 6/3/16 at 12:08 pm to GoldenSombrero
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Never owned a yak and only fished one a few times. Haven't pulled the trigger on anything yet because it's hard to know what's important without experience. For me personally the track seems like a bonus, being able to easily adjust things without it being in a fixed spot.
I figured the ability to stand and also not having to depend on the paddle all the time was a must for me. That's why I like the Hobie and the Slayer. Even the KC and Nucanoe you can easily mount a TM. Also I think 12' is the perfect length for me.
Posted on 6/3/16 at 12:58 pm to GoldenSombrero
Wish those were lighter.
Posted on 6/3/16 at 1:16 pm to AlxTgr
I have a '15 cuda 14. I've also fished out of a '15 outback. I try to make myself love the outback but I'd rather my cuda. I fish some really shallow water for reds and that's a weakness for the outback compared to the cuda
Posted on 6/3/16 at 1:20 pm to Success
I loved everything about my Mojo Angler but the seat. If Emotion would have built a stadium seat model, I'd be in one.
Posted on 6/3/16 at 4:16 pm to LSUlefty
I put many hours in research myself. Sounds like you are going thru the same tribulations that I did. I almost pulled the trigger on the PA 14, but settled in the Frontier.
Posted on 6/3/16 at 4:18 pm to AlxTgr
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AlxTgr
Pics?
Posted on 6/3/16 at 4:22 pm to CadesCove
These are bluemoon's. Same boat,
Posted on 6/3/16 at 4:23 pm to AlxTgr
At 6'4", I struggle to stay comfortable in most fishing yaks.
I suffered through it when paddling whitewater, but I want to have the option to be lazy in a fishing rig.
I suffered through it when paddling whitewater, but I want to have the option to be lazy in a fishing rig.
Posted on 6/3/16 at 4:25 pm to CadesCove
I'm 6'3 and comfortable, sorry about that 1" lol
Posted on 6/3/16 at 4:44 pm to Mark Makers
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sorry about that 1" lol
TWSS
Apparently, it makes a difference though. Put me in a small car, and I have to stop every couple hours. I hang off of queen size beds. Don't fit on old roller coasters. I could bitch and whine for hours.
Posted on 6/3/16 at 5:44 pm to deaconjones35
If you're going to fish tournaments hard to beat a Hobie. If not, get a stable boat with a frame seat with hi and low positions, and add a Bassyaks motor. You're then covered for all situations.
Posted on 6/4/16 at 9:31 am to Jeff Goldblum
Are the Bassyak motors saltwater resistant?
Posted on 6/4/16 at 9:34 am to LSUlefty
No kidding. I'm going to make a purchase today, but I am trying to figure out the differences between the Perception Sport Pescador 12' and the Perception Pescador Angler 12'. I much prefer the simple green of the sport, but being cheaper, I'm afraid their may be a downside. Both get great reviews, though.
Posted on 6/4/16 at 10:07 am to LSUlefty
I think you have to upgrade for the saltwater version. Bassyaks are pretty high. You can DIY pretty easy. (Especially on a yak with a transom ready to accept a TM)
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