So what other Kayaks should I look at?

[BigNick73]

Well I've been wanting to get into some fishing down here (moved to Lafayette a year ago) and figure a kayak would be the easiest for me (no need for a truck, trailer, place to store it etc etc..) I went to Pack n Paddle today and was able to go to lake martin and demo a Hobie Outback and a Native Ultimate 145.

I liked the Native a little better, seat went back farther and no water coming in from the hole that the prop drops through.

What other ones should I look at? I am 6'4" and about 300lbs so need something with plenty of room. I also like the pedals any other brands that have them? I saw the pro angler, nice but a bit heavy for a roof rack and to load unload by myself.

This is a real newb question but if you flip over in the native can you bail it out and get back in w/o dragging it to the bank? I saw the Hobie had holes that will drain the water out.

[BigNick73]

Opps wrong area someone mind moving this to the newbie section for me? Thanks

[papawd]

You are on the right track Pack n Paddle is a great sponsor of club also very nice people... Try and demo any and all Ya can I have a Malibu etreme but if was to buy a new Yak it would proll be the Native due to reasons Ya just stated that seat is hard ro beat, I am in Rosedale / Grosse Tete if want to demo mine

[Glwlsu]

Manta Ray and Magic 14.5

[Cajun_Caster]

Sounds like you need to give the Native Ultimate 14.5 Propel a spin.

[marshdaddy]

The Ultimate is fine in calm water. If you start to fish the marsh, bays or any open water, even a large lake, I think you will find that a Sit on Top is what you want. Native makes the Magic 14.5. Same seat as the ultimate, but is a Sit on Top. Water does not come in through the scuppers, but is self bailing if water comes in. Pack n Paddle does not carry the Magic, but can order it.

[BayouTiger]

You're not going to flip an Ultimate. If it does flip, you probably deserved it. Check out the Native Magic 14.5 it has the scupper holes like the outback and has the same seat as the Native Ultimate.

http://www.nativewatercraft.com/magic_14.cfm

[BigNick73]

I was thinking of maybe doing some marsh fishing. My concern with flipping was more in lines with falling out while trying to take a leak or maybe just wanting a swim. The Hobie looks like it'd be easier to get back in. I like the look of the Native Mariner but cant find a max capacity for it.

[Cobia 1]

Look at malibu kayaks and also ocean yaks.

[who-yak]

Massey's Sporting Goods in New Orleans is having Yak Demo Day on Saturdays 10-3 for the next several weeks. You can jump in anything that looks interesting to you and give it a test ride. I like my Heritage Redfish 12, but your bigger than I am, so you may want to try the 14 footer (they had one for demo). My 12 footer weighs 65 lbs and is rated for 350 lb. capacity.
The 14 ft. weighs in at 72 lbs and rates 400 lb. capacity. Hope this help out.

[revredfish]

Its a well considered fact that for big guys the boat of choice is the OK Prowler Big Game. You can stand and fish much less stand and piss. I'm 6'3" - 220 and fish from one often (its one of three yaks that I own). Weighs around sixty, adapts well to trolling motor. Just put the nose up walk around slide that bad boy on the rack (i've made a runner board set up that I put on my roof rack). Spend $60 on a fancy seat and you are good to go.

I will say this for a few hundred $$ more my next kayak will be the magic 14.5. The seat is a dream the versatility of the boat is amazing, add a set of Top Dog's rod holders and you've got somethign special. Whatever you buy add about 50 lbs between you and its weight limit for gear.

[Branch_Office]

Rev, can you post a pic of the runner board you have set up for your roof rack? I was thinking of doing something like that myself. Thanks in advance...

[Tigerfish]

BigNick and I exchanged PMs about this the other day, but I will post it here in case any one else is interested.

I have an Ocean Kayak Prowler 15 for sale. It is tan in color, comes with a seat, a small tackle tray, and a Rudder.

It has only been in the water twice. Has been stored in carport out of the sun.

Asking $750.

Great boat, just looking to get a boat with a built in live well. Otherwise I would be keeping this one.

I will re-post this with pictures (when I am able to download them from my camera) in the Buy, Sell, and Trade forum later.

[revredfish]

Prowler Big Game is the big man's kayak of choice. 6'3" 220 - 235 lbs (depends on whether it's winter or not).

[BigNick73]

Whats the general consensus on the Hobie Outback? I liked it as well. Sit on top, built in rod holders, I really like the pedals.

[Tigerfish]

Prowler Big Game is the big man's kayak of choice. 6'3" 220 - 235 lbs (depends on whether it's winter or not).


Rev, I am 6'2" 270 lbs and I have no problem in the OK Prowler (not big game). I can do everything that I want to in it, plus I find that it is easier to paddle than the big game.

[RAGINJROB]

BigNick...I am 6'5" and 240. I have a Ride 135 and it has plenty of leg room and it is wide open. I also have a PA. It is heavy out the water but once your in it handles very well. I trailer mine so it is easy to load also.

[derrelt]

I am 6' 2" and 210#. I love my Prowler Big Game. Paddling is not a problem as long as you are in good health. I use a trolling motor when I can due to arthritis in my shoulders. Can't use it for tournaments, so I don't get too far from the launch. I am getting my trailer finished this week. Hope to get on the water this weekend. If you would like to try it, let me know.

Getting old sucks!!:(

[bobby lynn]

If you can't get to Massey's to demo one, We at Bobby Lynn's Marina are about to start renting yaks. We plan to carry most of the ones mentioned to you as part of our demo fleet. We will be sponsored by Massey's, so anything you will need we will have on hand. Don't know how fast you want to do it, but we should be up and running by May 1st.

[dut]

Whats the general consensus on the Hobie Outback? I liked it as well. Sit on top, built in rod holders, I really like the pedals.

I moved up from a Malibu Extreme to an Outback just a few weeks ago and absolutely love it. I am 6' and 200 #'s The only issue I have found so far is that the built in rod holders are very shallow, but I've been using a crate anyway. Their is deffinately an advantage to propeling w/ your feet as compared to using your arms.

[revredfish]

Whats the general consensus on the Hobie Outback? I liked it as well. Sit on top, built in rod holders, I really like the pedals.

I don't know anyone that owns one that is not happy with it. I've been in one and felt a little crowded but it was a windy day and my first ride in a hobie so hard to say much from that.

[BigNick73]

Thanks for the replies I've been looking at the Hobies online for a couple years now, just never got around to testing one before now I went yesterday to look again and when I get back in from work gonna demo the outback again along with a wilderness tarpon 14, a native mariner propel, and maybe a native magic (the guy doing the demos offered his personal one for a demo) prob make a decision then, hope to be on the water a week from tommorow, at least get a few days fishing in before I go back out.

[Yellow Submarine]

did you sell your prowler yet? i'm looking.. 985 687 6252