Ya, another new guy.... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

mtnbykr2 · 01-20-2011, 07:59 PM

My opinion, take it as you please,
my first boat was an '07 Malibu XFactor, one fast "stable" boat, fished off it for two years on and off, loved it, then, one time I was caught out in some pretty nasty off shore wind, then I decided I would check out somethin somebody said about Hobie mirage drive, road tested a model in off shores, on purpose, and the boat did extremely well, I am into Hobies but the X factor would definately be the second choice...welcome to the club...b

fishsouthcounty · 01-20-2011, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mtnbykr2

My opinion, take it as you please,
my first boat was an '07 Malibu XFactor, one fast "stable" boat, fished off it for two years on and off, loved it, then, one time I was caught out in some pretty nasty off shore wind, then I decided I would check out somethin somebody said about Hobie mirage drive, road tested a model in off shores, on purpose, and the boat did extremely well, I am into Hobies but the X factor would definately be the second choice...welcome to the club...b

Thanks a lot, honestly ill take every bit of input and info i can get as this is something i have never done before. Havent even been on a yak in general in probably 5 years. In all reality just looking to get something of quality to start out on that isnt gonna break the bank. And the bank is currently at about a 600 dollar cap right now. haha, so pretty limited in my options. From what i can see hobies are pretty damn expensive even used...maybe somewhere down the line i will upgrade, but for the time being whatever gets me floating with some lines in the water while still feeling safe and ill be happy.

mtnbykr2 · 01-21-2011, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by fishsouthcounty

Thanks a lot, honestly ill take every bit of input and info i can get as this is something i have never done before. Havent even been on a yak in general in probably 5 years. In all reality just looking to get something of quality to start out on that isnt gonna break the bank. And the bank is currently at about a 600 dollar cap right now. haha, so pretty limited in my options. From what i can see hobies are pretty damn expensive even used...maybe somewhere down the line i will upgrade, but for the time being whatever gets me floating with some lines in the water while still feeling safe and ill be happy.

Well, since you are just getting here, I need to ask if you have visited the
used car lot on this site, alot of really really good deals, might be something right in your price range and you will probably get more for the money...b

Regor · 01-21-2011, 08:03 AM

Welcome!

As you are finding out, lots of good info here, a "Buy/Sell" section, and don't forget as your looking, Craigslist.

This isn't mine to sell, just surfing:

Need some gear to go with that Yak?

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/boa/2171709890.html

fishsouthcounty · 01-21-2011, 09:22 AM

Thanks once again for all the info and warm welcome. I have checked the buy/sell on here (as well as craigslist) and am currently talking to bgodber about the yellow Cobra FnD he has for sale listed on here. Am planning on meeting with him sunday when i return from vegas or possibly monday. Looks like its in good shape and already has a fish finder/trandsucer installed. Hopefully it looks good in person and ill be able to float by monday. Thanks again everyone, have a good weekend.

Amish Ed · 01-21-2011, 10:02 AM

Welcome to yak fishing. I fish on Mondays and/or Tuesdays (unless the waves are good), you're always welcome to join me. As far as the yak goes, the FnD is a tank, but is stable. Many people have used and loved them, but most move on. Give Southwind Kayaks a call and see what they have in their used stock. Also call Andy at OEX in Sunset Beach. Most yaks you paddle will feel plenty stable while paddling. Then when you stop to fish just stick your legs over the side and you've got outriggers.

CurtyL · 01-21-2011, 06:02 PM

why does this sound like a gay troll post? omg am I gay?
omg I'm thinking too much

01-21-2011, 10:02 AM	#6
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Welcome to yak fishing. I fish on Mondays and/or Tuesdays (unless the waves are good), you're always welcome to join me. As far as the yak goes, the FnD is a tank, but is stable. Many people have used and loved them, but most move on. Give Southwind Kayaks a call and see what they have in their used stock. Also call Andy at OEX in Sunset Beach. Most yaks you paddle will feel plenty stable while paddling. Then when you stop to fish just stick your legs over the side and you've got outriggers. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

01-20-2011, 07:59 PM	#1
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	My opinion, take it as you please, my first boat was an '07 Malibu XFactor, one fast "stable" boat, fished off it for two years on and off, loved it, then, one time I was caught out in some pretty nasty off shore wind, then I decided I would check out somethin somebody said about Hobie mirage drive, road tested a model in off shores, on purpose, and the boat did extremely well, I am into Hobies but the X factor would definately be the second choice...welcome to the club...b

01-21-2011, 08:03 AM	#4
Regor Greg Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chula Vista, ca Posts: 509	Welcome! As you are finding out, lots of good info here, a "Buy/Sell" section, and don't forget as your looking, Craigslist. This isn't mine to sell, just surfing: Need some gear to go with that Yak? http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/boa/2171709890.html

01-21-2011, 09:22 AM	#5
fishsouthcounty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Juan Capistrano, Ca Posts: 518	Thanks once again for all the info and warm welcome. I have checked the buy/sell on here (as well as craigslist) and am currently talking to bgodber about the yellow Cobra FnD he has for sale listed on here. Am planning on meeting with him sunday when i return from vegas or possibly monday. Looks like its in good shape and already has a fish finder/trandsucer installed. Hopefully it looks good in person and ill be able to float by monday. Thanks again everyone, have a good weekend.

01-21-2011, 06:02 PM	#7
CurtyL Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: wherever the college girlz r Posts: 127	why does this sound like a gay troll post? omg am I gay? omg I'm thinking too much