Top 10 Fishing Kayaks - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

BulkCarrier · 05-30-2010, 11:11 PM

Just saw this thread after starting a new one.

Why aren't there any glass kayak's on the list ? ( On the forum and article on website ) I know they are difficult to get , but they must get a chance.

I know I am a bit biased, because I have a kaskazi dorado II, but I always felt that it will be under the top 10 fishing kayaks out there.

Calico Killer Kevin · 05-31-2010, 09:21 PM

I love my Cobra Marauder, though it is a bit heavy. More so than my Wilderness Systems Tarpon 140. I have the old model and its hatches are a PITA though they are quite waterproof. Its interior space is lacking as well.

da22y · 05-12-2014, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BulkCarrier

Just saw this thread after starting a new one.

Why aren't there any glass kayak's on the list ? ( On the forum and article on website ) I know they are difficult to get , but they must get a chance.

I know I am a bit biased, because I have a kaskazi dorado II, but I always felt that it will be under the top 10 fishing kayaks out there.

I do have a 2013 Kaskazi dorado II and a 2012 Hobie revo 13 too.
I found myself take out my Revo more than my Kaskazi lately.

Hobie revo:
Pro: hands free, easy to turn/circle, easy to break the fishing line if hooked the rock by peddle fast.
Con: mirage drive may fail, and is useless around kelp. storage not great,

Kaskazi :
Pro: easy to launch the surf, easy to paddle, and has good speed , huge storage.
Con: no scupper holes in seat. Wet butt. Hard to hold position on a honey hole.

Both is great , both is not the BEST, no such thing.....

Siebler · 05-12-2014, 02:09 PM

You guys all realize the original list was made 4 years ago right? Since the list was made there have been 10-20 boats that are some of the best fishing kayaks the industry has ever seen. Not to mention I know of at least 4 more that are being introduced at OR this year that are total game changers.

Kayaks are very personal. What Brian saw as the top 10 wasnt even close to what my top 10 would be.

rogersmith · 05-12-2014, 02:20 PM

Indeed any such list would be very personal. I have paddled Cobra FnD, Cobra Navigator, OK Big Game I, OK Trident 15 and now a Malibu Stealth 14. My S14 is my favorite, because it gives me what I want right now, capacity, stability, storage, layout and a dry comfy ride. I prefer to paddle rather than peddle. So I know for many guys the hobies will be on top because peddling is important.

05-12-2014, 02:09 PM	#4
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	You guys all realize the original list was made 4 years ago right? Since the list was made there have been 10-20 boats that are some of the best fishing kayaks the industry has ever seen. Not to mention I know of at least 4 more that are being introduced at OR this year that are total game changers. Kayaks are very personal. What Brian saw as the top 10 wasnt even close to what my top 10 would be. __________________ CJ Siebler

05-30-2010, 11:11 PM	#1
BulkCarrier Junior Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 2	Just saw this thread after starting a new one. Why aren't there any glass kayak's on the list ? ( On the forum and article on website ) I know they are difficult to get , but they must get a chance. I know I am a bit biased, because I have a kaskazi dorado II, but I always felt that it will be under the top 10 fishing kayaks out there.

05-31-2010, 09:21 PM	#2
Calico Killer Kevin Junior Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 10	I love my Cobra Marauder, though it is a bit heavy. More so than my Wilderness Systems Tarpon 140. I have the old model and its hatches are a PITA though they are quite waterproof. Its interior space is lacking as well.

05-12-2014, 02:20 PM	#5
rogersmith Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 465	Indeed any such list would be very personal. I have paddled Cobra FnD, Cobra Navigator, OK Big Game I, OK Trident 15 and now a Malibu Stealth 14. My S14 is my favorite, because it gives me what I want right now, capacity, stability, storage, layout and a dry comfy ride. I prefer to paddle rather than peddle. So I know for many guys the hobies will be on top because peddling is important.