Pro anglers and the mirage drive. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jorluivil · 05-09-2018, 01:12 PM

I've owned 3 kayaks and the PA14 is by far the best one I've owned. Yes, its bulky, heavy and expensive but it’s also comfortable, it handles really well, you have a shit load of deck space and you can catch fish while you sleep. Depending on where I’m fishing, how far I’m driving and how lazy I am sometimes I opt to just throw in the back of my bed, other times I will put it on the rack, either way its pretty easy to handle. I doubt you will be disappointed with the 14 but I’m certain you will regret not buying it if you decide to go with the 12.ffice

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MaskedFisherDude · 05-09-2018, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

I've owned 3 kayaks and the PA14 is by far the best one I've owned. Yes, its bulky, heavy and expensive but it’s also comfortable, it handles really well, you have a shit load of deck space and you can catch fish while you sleep. Depending on where I’m fishing, how far I’m driving and how lazy I am sometimes I opt to just throw in the back of my bed, other times I will put it on the rack, either way its pretty easy to handle. I doubt you will be disappointed with the 14 but I’m certain you will regret not buying it if you decide to go with the 12.ffice

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If all goes well I will be picking up a 14 Saturday.

TCS · 05-09-2018, 07:43 PM

Why only consider the PA? Before you commit I'd suggest you test drive a revo an and outback as well. The sitting position is a little different and there are other pros and cons to consider.

MaskedFisherDude · 05-10-2018, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TCS

Why only consider the PA? Before you commit I'd suggest you test drive a revo an and outback as well. The sitting position is a little different and there are other pros and cons to consider.

Coming from a bass boat I want to be able to stand and fish comfortably. I was able to watch a guy about my size fish the other day, watching him set the hook and the boat barley move made me think that it was the boat I’d be the most comfortable in. I also have a three year old son that I’d like to take out on the lake and peddle around with.

ceotiben · 05-09-2018, 09:14 PM

Also the seat is very important for each Hobie. I didn't like how the seat is on the Compass vs Outback+PA.

TJones · 05-10-2018, 07:58 AM

but since we are going off topic, I just bought a PA 14 from Fastlane. took it out once and loved it. I had all of the mentioned kayaks and I must agree, that the PA 14 blows away the others on open water. all around general use, the outback is the most versatile. but when loaded down, the PA because of its weight capacity IMO glides better than the outback.and yes, taking a nap on water was not an issue. pull drive, lift seat up, and spread out.

equyst · 05-10-2018, 08:09 AM

subscribed, this seems like a very interesting thread

05-09-2018, 01:12 PM	#1
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	I've owned 3 kayaks and the PA14 is by far the best one I've owned. Yes, its bulky, heavy and expensive but it’s also comfortable, it handles really well, you have a shit load of deck space and you can catch fish while you sleep. Depending on where I’m fishing, how far I’m driving and how lazy I am sometimes I opt to just throw in the back of my bed, other times I will put it on the rack, either way its pretty easy to handle. I doubt you will be disappointed with the 14 but I’m certain you will regret not buying it if you decide to go with the 12.fficeffice" />>> __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

05-10-2018, 07:58 AM	#6
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,523	you guys are busting up my bash session but since we are going off topic, I just bought a PA 14 from Fastlane. took it out once and loved it. I had all of the mentioned kayaks and I must agree, that the PA 14 blows away the others on open water. all around general use, the outback is the most versatile. but when loaded down, the PA because of its weight capacity IMO glides better than the outback.and yes, taking a nap on water was not an issue. pull drive, lift seat up, and spread out.

05-09-2018, 07:43 PM	#3
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	Why only consider the PA? Before you commit I'd suggest you test drive a revo an and outback as well. The sitting position is a little different and there are other pros and cons to consider.

05-09-2018, 09:14 PM	#5
ceotiben Junior Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 3	Also the seat is very important for each Hobie. I didn't like how the seat is on the Compass vs Outback+PA.

05-10-2018, 08:09 AM	#7
equyst Banned Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 23	subscribed, this seems like a very interesting thread