Picking a new kayak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Pinhead · 03-15-2015, 08:41 PM

In my opinion, consider your physical ability and strength. I'm roughly 5'10, 165lbs, and my upper body strength is not what it used to be, back in the day ;-)

I have a near new X-Factor, 14'L x 33W. Stable kayak, lots of storage etc... but tough for me to gain much distance when fighting the wind and/or current, especially both at the same time. I should not have bought this big of a kayak. Rookie mistake. Should have purchased a 12' model and done a bit more homework before purchasing.

I just bought a 2014 Hobie PA, 14' and used it for the 1st time in MB yesterday. Awesome. Wind was 10mph and current was not bad. I was easily able to fish, adjust boat position and fight fish easily.

Kaleb · 03-15-2015, 10:58 PM

Yeah im 220lbs 5'10" My upper body strength is actually pretty good. But exactly what you are mentioning is what I'm worried about. fighting current and wind and still being able to fish.

easyday · 03-15-2015, 11:26 PM

I do it all the time in a paddle kayak......you don't need peddles to fish.

momo fish · 03-16-2015, 12:06 AM

Come over and join the cult....

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Originally Posted by easyday

I do it all the time in a paddle kayak......you don't need peddles to fish.

easyday · 03-16-2015, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by momo fish

Come over and join the cult....

It's going to be a VERRRRRRRRRRRYYYYY long time before anyone sees me in anything but a paddle kayak. And Jim no i wouldn't, but imagine if that fish you were trying to chase down dragged you over some kelp and your mirage drive all of a sudden doesn't work.......hahaha. This debate is never ending. Both sides are pretty hardcore loyal to their preferred method is propulsion. Bottom line for the OP get what you like the best and don't settle for less if you don't have to.

Deamon · 03-16-2015, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by easyday

I do it all the time in a paddle kayak......you don't need peddles to fish.

Yeah but come on Josh, let's be real for one minute...if you're hooked up on two fish...one's a burner about to spool you...the other is straight down heavy...are you Wilderness boys able to chase down the screamer steering with your knee, catching up on line while managing the other fish??? Wait a minute, that was last night's dream. Umm, never mind. Jim

jruiz · 03-16-2015, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Deamon

Yeah but come on Josh, let's be real for one minute...if you're hooked up on two fish...one's a burner about to spool you...the other is straight down heavy...are you Wilderness boys able to chase down the screamer steering with your knee, catching up on line while managing the other fish??? Wait a minute, that was last night's dream. Umm, never mind. Jim

You radio John over and hand over one rod. Remember fishing etiquette, no take backs. If you get broken off your fish, be the bigger guy and cheer him on and take pictures.

Deamon · 03-16-2015, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jruiz

You radio John over and hand over one rod. If you get broken off your fish, be the bigger guy and cheer him on and take pictures.

Oh...you're one of "them". I knew there was something wrong about you. F that, give me that rod back fool...

Jim

cell128 · 03-16-2015, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Deamon

Yeah but come on Josh, let's be real for one minute...if you're hooked up on two fish...one's a burner about to spool you...the other is straight down heavy...are you Wilderness boys able to chase down the screamer steering with your knee, catching up on line while managing the other fish??? Wait a minute, that was last night's dream. Umm, never mind. Jim

I wish I had 2 fish on me

jorluivil · 03-16-2015, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by easyday

I do it all the time in a paddle kayak......you don't need peddles to fish.

So if that fish would have been caught on a Hobie would you go out and buy one? What if it was caught on a boat? Would you go out and buy a boat? The guy just happened to be on a paddle kayak, end of story.

easyday · 03-16-2015, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

So if that fish would have been caught on a Hobie would you go out and buy one? What if it was caught on a boat? Would you go out and buy a boat? The guy just happened to be on a paddle kayak, end of story.

The fact that he happened to be was my point, obviously I hit some nerves saying you can do in a paddle kayak what you can in a hobie.....obviously I am inferior and will never be able to fish out of a paddle kayak. I might as well go trade my I phone in for a rock. Haha I'm so far behind the times.

ful-rac · 03-16-2015, 07:05 PM

Yeah it's slow around here.....at least the peddle vs paddle debate is always lively, and good for a laugh...!

momo fish · 03-16-2015, 07:06 PM

I blame the 2 wsb caught over the weekend for this infighting...

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

Yeah it's slow around here.....at least the peddle vs paddle debate is always lively, and good for a laugh...!

easyday · 03-16-2015, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

Yeah it's slow around here.....at least the peddle vs paddle debate is always lively, and good for a laugh...!

That it is but us lowly paddle guys can't catch fish anyway. Hahaha

jorluivil · 03-16-2015, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by easyday

The fact that he happened to be was my point, obviously I hit some nerves saying you can do in a paddle kayak what you can in a hobie.....obviously I am inferior and will never be able to fish out of a paddle kayak. I might as well go trade my I phone in for a rock. Haha I'm so far behind the times.

Can you paddle and eat a sandwich at the same time?

corpsmanusn2001 · 03-16-2015, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

Can you paddle and eat a sandwich at the same time?

Good call. That's a big perk. Sippin on a hot cup while peddling!

03-15-2015, 11:26 PM	#3
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03-15-2015, 08:41 PM	#1
Pinhead We all Stink Sometimes! Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 174	In my opinion, consider your physical ability and strength. I'm roughly 5'10, 165lbs, and my upper body strength is not what it used to be, back in the day ;-) I have a near new X-Factor, 14'L x 33W. Stable kayak, lots of storage etc... but tough for me to gain much distance when fighting the wind and/or current, especially both at the same time. I should not have bought this big of a kayak. Rookie mistake. Should have purchased a 12' model and done a bit more homework before purchasing. I just bought a 2014 Hobie PA, 14' and used it for the 1st time in MB yesterday. Awesome. Wind was 10mph and current was not bad. I was easily able to fish, adjust boat position and fight fish easily.

03-15-2015, 10:58 PM	#2
Kaleb Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 96	Yeah im 220lbs 5'10" My upper body strength is actually pretty good. But exactly what you are mentioning is what I'm worried about. fighting current and wind and still being able to fish.