Newbie sayin hi

[GkT]

Originally Posted by fishnfoool

I used to own a paddle kayak. I know the hobies cost more, but just in case you have never used one. I recommend you test drive one first before you get disappointed later and wished you had bought one.

Everyone rants about the Hobies, and everyone I have seen on youtube at LJ and other spots seems to have an Outback or a Revo, so theres gotta be something to it.

Unfortunately for me, the only way I'd be getting a Hobie boat is finding one on here for cheap (which there are) but that hinges on me having a wad of cash up front which I don't have right now. Which is why layaway on a new kayak is looking so appealing.

I just cant justify spending $2300+ on a new mirage boat. Not yet at least. Which is why I'm looking at a loaded Tarpon or Stealth, or even an X-factor. 14' is as long as I can realistically go.

[easyday]

Let's not get into the whole paddle vs peddle thing. Some people get a little upset when you say you can also catch fish in a paddle yak. Not everyone that paddles wishes they peddled.....ultimately the only thing that matters is that you find a boat that fits YOU, and that you are comfortable in. Weather it's a Hobie or a tarpon you can fish in them all.

[Dannowar]

Originally Posted by GkT

Everyone rants about the Hobies, and everyone I have seen on youtube at LJ and other spots seems to have an Outback or a Revo, so theres gotta be something to it.

Unfortunately for me, the only way I'd be getting a Hobie boat is finding one on here for cheap (which there are) but that hinges on me having a wad of cash up front which I don't have right now. Which is why layaway on a new kayak is looking so appealing.

I just cant justify spending $2300+ on a new mirage boat. Not yet at least. Which is why I'm looking at a loaded Tarpon or Stealth, or even an X-factor. 14' is as long as I can realistically go.

Forget about malibu. Get an ocean/WS/jackson

[Deamon]

Originally Posted by Dannowar

Forget about malibu. Get an ocean/WS/jackson

Welcome, just remember...if an a-hole (like the guy in the quote above) ever tries to bitch slap you in a reply, just give him one of these and keep posting: Jim

[addicted2sp33d]

Welcome to the party!

This sport can be as expensive or as inexpensive as you make it out to be - don't get scared-off by that.

I'm into Cars/Motorcycles/DIY/etc, and kayak fishing is by-far the cheapest hobbie I have.

In my order of most-expensive to least-expensive:

• Women - Dude... if I have to explain...
• Home/Home Improvement - Everything you do has a comma in the price tag!
• Kids - Expensive right out of the gate... then they keep hitting your wallet like a bruise that won't go away... then they just keep getting bigger and more expensive!
• Cars - Nothing Nothing Nothing Nothing BAM! Couple Thousand. + Gas
• Motorcycles - Same as cars, but a little cheaper. + Gas
• ....
• ....
• Kayak Fishing - A few hundred initial cost can get you started, and an annual fishing license... incremental trip costs can be financed through loose change between the couch cushions.