PA 12 video - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Drew · 04-15-2012, 10:02 AM

That white kayak in the background is a class fiberglass version of the Hobie Mirage - the first Miragedrive kayaks produced. It's one of about 70 that were made.

deepdvr · 04-15-2012, 10:21 AM

Pretty sick boat! Only issue I see is getting in and out of that new chair in the surf. Looks like the seat will have to be in the extra vantage position to get the armrests as much out of the way as possible.

Can't wait until they roll all of those improvements into the PA 14.

Yakin · 04-15-2012, 10:31 AM

only two ups about it is the lowrance hook ups already there and the seat I think.
Glad I have the 2011 PA

maui jim · 04-15-2012, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by deepdvr

Pretty sick boat! Only issue I see is getting in and out of that new chair in the surf. Looks like the seat will have to be in the extra vantage position to get the armrests as much out of the way as possible.

Can't wait until they roll all of those improvements into the PA 14.

X2
looks high (top heavy) for 2-3 ft surf, looks fun though

JeffB · 04-15-2012, 04:33 PM

I don't understand why they go with Lowrance when you have to pay extra for everything and there mapping for San Diego is crap.

ODOGFISH · 04-15-2012, 04:44 PM

coming in at TWO feet shorter than the fourteen ... is it still the same price ?

and yes why limit the FF to a lowrance why not make it so other units could be used

Baja_Traveler · 04-15-2012, 05:54 PM

Yea, IF I got the shorter one, First thing I'd be trying to figure out is how to modify the Lowrance transducer mount and change it to fit the Garmin 440 unit I want. I've never liked Lowrance, and that will not change any time soon.

What I do like though is the fact that the seat is easily removable in the water for more standing room. That falls right into my bowfishing plans.

blitzburgh · 04-15-2012, 06:06 PM

WOW!!!

da22y · 04-15-2012, 07:39 PM

The seat looked mighty comfortable, but how am I gonna seat sideway to get bait from my bait tank ?

The center hatch looked pretty "user friendly", much better than the old bungee style.

I have the Humminbird FF already... not fit this one.
Should have a "universal FF " instead.

Got my 2012 PA, and after I install a seat slider next week, I will be happy.
No regret !

04-15-2012, 10:21 AM	#2
deepdvr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 591	Pretty sick boat! Only issue I see is getting in and out of that new chair in the surf. Looks like the seat will have to be in the extra vantage position to get the armrests as much out of the way as possible. Can't wait until they roll all of those improvements into the PA 14. __________________

04-15-2012, 10:31 AM	#3
Yakin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Bernardino, CA Posts: 913	only two ups about it is the lowrance hook ups already there and the seat I think. Glad I have the 2011 PA __________________ Remember There are Many Fish in the Sea MEANS MORE TO EAT!!!

04-15-2012, 04:33 PM	#5
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	I don't understand why they go with Lowrance when you have to pay extra for everything and there mapping for San Diego is crap. __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

04-15-2012, 04:44 PM	#6
ODOGFISH Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: HAVANA , CUBA Posts: 64	coming in at TWO feet shorter than the fourteen ... is it still the same price ? and yes why limit the FF to a lowrance why not make it so other units could be used __________________ Don't want to hear about it Every single one's got a story to tell Everyone knows about it Oscar

04-15-2012, 06:06 PM	#8
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	WOW!!! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

04-15-2012, 10:02 AM	#1
Drew Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 45	That white kayak in the background is a class fiberglass version of the Hobie Mirage - the first Miragedrive kayaks produced. It's one of about 70 that were made.

04-15-2012, 05:54 PM	#7
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	Yea, IF I got the shorter one, First thing I'd be trying to figure out is how to modify the Lowrance transducer mount and change it to fit the Garmin 440 unit I want. I've never liked Lowrance, and that will not change any time soon. What I do like though is the fact that the seat is easily removable in the water for more standing room. That falls right into my bowfishing plans.

04-15-2012, 07:39 PM	#9
da22y Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 265	The seat looked mighty comfortable, but how am I gonna seat sideway to get bait from my bait tank ? The center hatch looked pretty "user friendly", much better than the old bungee style. I have the Humminbird FF already... not fit this one. Should have a "universal FF " instead. Got my 2012 PA, and after I install a seat slider next week, I will be happy. No regret !