What to buy? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

JD · 06-03-2009, 02:41 PM

X-factor is great, but slow. You won't find a more stable boat, great beginner or experienced angler boat.

I have a friend with an Scupper pro, it's a dart in the water, very fast but not the most stable boat out there. Many YT's have been caught from Scuppers, so I wouldn't rule it out.

Tarpon 160 is about the same, maybe a bit more stable than a scupper but just as fast. Good fishing paltform too.

Prowler / Tridents would be the first thing i looked at if i decided to replace my X-factor. I havent paddled one, but appears to be a nice hybird of all the best features od the 160 and the X-factor. Fast, stable and very customizeable.

Hobie, I can't speak on Hobies, I really dont know much about them other than they are kinda spendy. The look very sturdy and fast. If you find yourself fishing in windy conditions, you have a distinct advantage over all boats w/o mirage drive. Try to tie a knot and paddle at the same time, you'll know what i mean!

wbrewski · 06-03-2009, 06:36 PM

I am 6'2" and 270 and feel very saft in my X-Factor. Go see Andy at Sunset beach and try one.

herbo · 06-04-2009, 12:09 AM

Take your time and road(paddle)test all you can. Andy at OEX has quite a selection to test, don't be in a hurry.....

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06-03-2009, 02:41 PM	#1
JD Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Normal Hts Posts: 62	X-factor is great, but slow. You won't find a more stable boat, great beginner or experienced angler boat. I have a friend with an Scupper pro, it's a dart in the water, very fast but not the most stable boat out there. Many YT's have been caught from Scuppers, so I wouldn't rule it out. Tarpon 160 is about the same, maybe a bit more stable than a scupper but just as fast. Good fishing paltform too. Prowler / Tridents would be the first thing i looked at if i decided to replace my X-factor. I havent paddled one, but appears to be a nice hybird of all the best features od the 160 and the X-factor. Fast, stable and very customizeable. Hobie, I can't speak on Hobies, I really dont know much about them other than they are kinda spendy. The look very sturdy and fast. If you find yourself fishing in windy conditions, you have a distinct advantage over all boats w/o mirage drive. Try to tie a knot and paddle at the same time, you'll know what i mean! __________________ Back home we got a taxidermy man. He gonna have a heart attack when he see what I brung him.

06-04-2009, 12:09 AM	#3
herbo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canyon Country, Ca. Posts: 116	Take your time and road(paddle)test all you can. Andy at OEX has quite a selection to test, don't be in a hurry.....H __________________ mellow yellow malibu eXtreme

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06-03-2009, 06:36 PM	#2
wbrewski Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Santa Ana Posts: 334	I am 6'2" and 270 and feel very saft in my X-Factor. Go see Andy at Sunset beach and try one.