Offshore kayak recommendations - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

YakDout · 02-19-2019, 01:49 PM

I’ve gone 8-10 miles one way locally in my outback, further In BAJA. Done about the same with my pro angler 14 when I had that. Legs get a little tired maybe, but nothing like your arms would at that distance .

Amish Ed · 02-19-2019, 01:59 PM

Demo day is this Sat. Just saw it on FB.

SoCalEDC · 02-19-2019, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by goldenglory18

How far "off shore" are you thinking about paddling? Are you beach launching or going out of harbors?

Exactly what I was thinking.

There is a WS Radar that's floating around too. Both would be EXCELLENT starting rigs for SoCal kayak fishing.

In my previous ventured we have launched into mission bay and a harbor in san diego, but as i grow more familiar I intend to launch where ever i can get easy access to the water and paddle out a couple of miles.
I was eye balling that Kraken. Ive pretty much narrowed it down to a trident 13, a kraken 13.5 or a thresher 140. the trident being the leader for me right now based on some research that I have done.

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Originally Posted by CaliHalikiller

Got an older stealth 14 for sale already plumb with bait tank $700 lmk

Right on, I will keep you in mind. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Amish Ed

Where are you located? OEX Sunset Beach should be having a demo day very soon. I found the Trident 13 to be a fantastic paddler's kayak. The 15 would be an even better paddling kayak, but you'll loose some maneuverability.

Im not too far away, i may go and check that out (weather permitting)

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Originally Posted by Hunters Pa

Yep, this.

Plus, if you can wait a bit they have blem sales, and there is usually a jump in used boats after Fred Hall, from people buying new boats and looking to sell their old ones

Thats a good idea, i was kind of thinking this might be the case.

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Originally Posted by YakDout

I’ve gone 8-10 miles one way locally in my outback, further In BAJA. Done about the same with my pro angler 14 when I had that. Legs get a little tired maybe, but nothing like your arms would at that distance .

wow thats quite a ride. I think the mirage drive is great, but the cost of entry is pretty high and I dont mind paddling, and i imagine on a long narrow boat like the three mentioned above, with a decent paddle, i would be fine.

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Originally Posted by Amish Ed

Demo day is this Sat. Just saw it on FB.

thanks Ed

summers in kuwait · 02-19-2019, 03:29 PM

I think it all depends on how far you want to go. To date, the most I've done in one day, was 28 miles on my Revo 16. There are guys here paddling some distances, but it would take some conditioning and training to get out there and if the weather turns on you.... godspeed.

Back to boat options, I like a longer boat in the ocean for increased speed, glide and tracking. I sacrifice some storage, weight capacity, standing ability, etc, but I like to cover ground and with the Revo 16, I can pedal, paddle (pretty well) and sail. You can learn balance, but you can't make a big boat fast.

For paddling options, some kayaks to consider are:

Trident 13/15
Tarpon 140/160
Viking Profish Reload
Kraken 13.5/15
Thresher 140/155

Rudder options should be consider, especially on the longer boats.

02-19-2019, 01:59 PM	#2
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	Demo day is this Sat. Just saw it on FB. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

02-19-2019, 01:49 PM	#1
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	I’ve gone 8-10 miles one way locally in my outback, further In BAJA. Done about the same with my pro angler 14 when I had that. Legs get a little tired maybe, but nothing like your arms would at that distance .

02-19-2019, 03:29 PM	#4
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	I think it all depends on how far you want to go. To date, the most I've done in one day, was 28 miles on my Revo 16. There are guys here paddling some distances, but it would take some conditioning and training to get out there and if the weather turns on you.... godspeed. Back to boat options, I like a longer boat in the ocean for increased speed, glide and tracking. I sacrifice some storage, weight capacity, standing ability, etc, but I like to cover ground and with the Revo 16, I can pedal, paddle (pretty well) and sail. You can learn balance, but you can't make a big boat fast. For paddling options, some kayaks to consider are: Trident 13/15 Tarpon 140/160 Viking Profish Reload Kraken 13.5/15 Thresher 140/155 Rudder options should be consider, especially on the longer boats.