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SOT fishing kayaks
« on: July 04, 2021, 01:39:32 PM »
My girlfriend and I are looking at purchasing fishing kayaks. She for the primary purpose of photography, me fishing, maybe some waterfowl hunting.

We’ve paddled around in the short “recreational boats”, but would really like to actually paddle a wider fishing kayak that can be stable enough for standing.

Are there any members here that live on the water that might be willing to let us come by and try yours out for 30 minutes or so?
We’re happy to travel within 100 miles of the Seattle area.

Thanks in advance!

Jim

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Re: SOT fishing kayaks
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2021, 01:56:23 PM »
I would get the sit on top style.
  If you get a sit in kayak, don’t try to stand up like I did.  It doesn’t end well.  :bdid:
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Re: SOT fishing kayaks
« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2021, 01:59:19 PM »
I got a old town topwater pdl that I really like. Plenty stable for standing up and casting.

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Re: SOT fishing kayaks
« Reply #3 on: July 04, 2021, 02:17:53 PM »
I’ve been thinking about one too. Not ready to spend Hobie money on one. I’m thinking about one of these guys. I’d get the 12T because I’m a big fella. They make a 10’ boat also. I’ve heard good comments on them but haven’t paddled one myself yet.

https://www.ascendkayaks.com/detail.cfm?boatID=5677
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Re: SOT fishing kayaks
« Reply #4 on: July 04, 2021, 02:30:07 PM »
I've fished out of my Emotion stealth angler 11 for about 12 or so years now.  I ocean launch and fish the Cowlitz and lakes in it.  I'm not a big guy, 5'8" 175lbs and can stand up and fish very comfortably in mine.  I am going to bite the bullet soon on a Hobie or Old Town pedal soon, but a paddle has served me well for a long time.  There are a lot of choices now, check out weight limits and how you plan on hauling them.  Throwing a 100+ lb kayak on a truck roof or canopy sucks.
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Re: SOT fishing kayaks
« Reply #5 on: July 04, 2021, 03:22:13 PM »
Unfortunately I moved out of Issaquah last summer, or would let you try my Hobie out on Lake Sammamish...I live much farther from Seattle now (Bend).  Wife bought me the 14ft Hobie Mirage Pro Angler awhile back for my birthday.  I love it.  Use it for fishing and waterfowl hunting.  Decoy bag fits in the rear cargo area nicely.   


But they are heavy.  So know your strategy in advance on how you're going to haul it.  I used to haul it in my truck bed with a bed extender, but it got complicated after awhile as I also have a truck vault and had a canopy.  I just finished building a custom (reinforced) canopy for my truck to be able to haul it on top.  A trailer is probably easiest way to haul one of the big heavy Hobies....I just didn't want to deal with another trailer.   


But highly recommend the Hobie for stability.  They also make an outrigger attachment for extra stability (two pontoons with a cross bar).  As well as the stand-up rails if doing alot of casting while standing. And they have the hole/mounts for the pole if you wanted to add the sail to it, and use it like a traditional sailing Hobie cat.


When fishing I can actually get enough speed for some low speed trolling with the pedals.  Hobie also sells a battery powered motor that inserts into the pedals area.   Lots of accessories options, including fish/depth finder, etc. for the Hobie.




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Re: SOT fishing kayaks
« Reply #6 on: July 04, 2021, 04:17:07 PM »
We have 10’ pelican fishing kayaks, and your not standing up in those.😉
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Re: SOT fishing kayaks
« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2021, 09:41:25 AM »
I would get the sit on top style.
  If you get a sit in kayak, don’t try to stand up like I did.  It doesn’t end well.  :bdid:
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Re: SOT fishing kayaks
« Reply #8 on: July 05, 2021, 09:42:34 AM »
I’ve been thinking about one too. Not ready to spend Hobie money on one. I’m thinking about one of these guys. I’d get the 12T because I’m a big fella. They make a 10’ boat also. I’ve heard good comments on them but haven’t paddled one myself yet.

https://www.ascendkayaks.com/detail.cfm?boatID=5677
Yes, have looked at these. Good value.
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Re: SOT fishing kayaks
« Reply #9 on: July 05, 2021, 09:46:28 AM »
Unfortunately I moved out of Issaquah last summer, or would let you try my Hobie out on Lake Sammamish...I live much farther from Seattle now (Bend).  Wife bought me the 14ft Hobie Mirage Pro Angler awhile back for my birthday.  I love it.  Use it for fishing and waterfowl hunting.  Decoy bag fits in the rear cargo area nicely.   


But they are heavy.  So know your strategy in advance on how you're going to haul it.  I used to haul it in my truck bed with a bed extender, but it got complicated after awhile as I also have a truck vault and had a canopy.  I just finished building a custom (reinforced) canopy for my truck to be able to haul it on top.  A trailer is probably easiest way to haul one of the big heavy Hobies....I just didn't want to deal with another trailer.   


But highly recommend the Hobie for stability.  They also make an outrigger attachment for extra stability (two pontoons with a cross bar).  As well as the stand-up rails if doing alot of casting while standing. And they have the hole/mounts for the pole if you wanted to add the sail to it, and use it like a traditional sailing Hobie cat.


When fishing I can actually get enough speed for some low speed trolling with the pedals.  Hobie also sells a battery powered motor that inserts into the pedals area.   Lots of accessories options, including fish/depth finder, etc. for the Hobie.

Transporting two of them is my biggest concern at this point of my research. Most of the more stable craft are pushing the weight  limits of a roof rack on a Subaru. Could transport via trailer, but then I’m limited to launch points where I can park a trailer...
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Re: SOT fishing kayaks
« Reply #10 on: July 06, 2021, 10:55:56 PM »
Have a 14’ Jackson Cuda I’ve been considering selling since I fish mostly by boat the last several years.  Live in Ocean Shores, so over your mileage limit.  Check out the online reviews and shoot me amessage if interested

 


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