justwannafish Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 So I just bought the kayak of my dreams last week and took it to Fish Lake just north of Bracebridge from some quiet bass fishing. Oh man!! I was out for ten hours on the first session!!! I can't even begin to tell you how amazing this thing is. If you haven't heard of it, you need to look it up. HobieCat.com and then look up the Fishing kayaks. Unbelieveable!! Anyway, now that I can finally get ON the water I'm wonderin if anyone has some insight as to where to launch. I'm thinkin of goin to the Grand this weekend. Or maybe the Credit or Bronte. I haven't really done any serious fishing in any of those places so if you've got some tips on those or any others I'd love to hear them! And again, PLEASE, go check out the Pro Angler if you're one for getting out by yourself and away from it all! Definitely my new favourite toy! Look forward to hearin back! Later!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexcba Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 great lookin yak bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rapala Boy Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Very nice and stealthy looking....I have a 2009 Ocean Kayak Trident 15 and absolutely love it. Don't be afraid to go on Lake Ontario with a downrigger on that thing. Kayaks....going places shore fishermen and big boats can only dream of.....PEACEOUT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SudburyAngler Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 yup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cudz Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Don't know much about kayaks but that one looks cool. How much does it weigh? It looks a bit chunkier and possibly more stable than most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish_fishburn Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Justwannafish that is a sweet yak. I have been humming about a fishing kayak for awhile now and I think I just found it. I checked out the site and there is a dealer 50 miles from me. The Hank Parker video is good too. What are they retailing for if you don't mind me asking. With so many lakes in Renfrew County and alot that are just to hard to get even a small tinny into this is the answer. Thanks for sharing that with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Bass Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Enjoy! Your going to have alot of fun in that Kayak! Looking forward to your reports! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justwannafish Posted August 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Fish fishburn, Retail was $2695 on sale for $2395 Then I bought roof racks and locks and the cart for the kayak (all for which I received 15% off at Swift Canoe and Kayak in Gravenhurst). So after all was said and done it was about $3300. Best money I have ever spent! Every weekend is like a small vacation now. Love it!!!! Cudz, it weighs about 140-190lbs depending on what you have it loaded with and yes it's wider and exceptionally stable. When I'm not trolling with it (another amazing capability) I'm casting standing up without even thinking twice! And, again, if anyone has some advice on where to launch around here (Hamilton area) it wouldne great to hear about it! Thanks guys! P.s. There is still one left where I got mine! If you get the chance, go check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rapala Boy Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Fish fishburn, it weighs about 140-190lbs (spits out drink) Thats almost 3x heavier than mine, but if you standing in it then it's an excellent kayak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Pike Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 That looks like a very versatile craft. No wonder you're enjoying it so much! Curious if you hit Hammy Harbour with it yet. I've always exploring the harbour for bass would be pretty adventageous in a craft like yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justwannafish Posted August 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Mike Pike, Thanks! I'll check it out for sure this weekend. Maybe I'll see ya out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Pike Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Good luck! If I'm out there I'll be crawling the shoreline so if I see ya I'll be sure to holler. Do you have enough room for two on your yak??? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 That's the one with the leg powered drive system in it right?? How does that work. Is it tough on the legs? What happens when you get into weeds with it, does it jam up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justwannafish Posted August 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Sounds good Pike! One seated though sorry! Hahah F is H, Yeah it's their patented mirage drive system. And you can move at a pretty astonishing clip if you're goin full out. But just for trolling it doesn't even feel like you're pushing! Very efficient system. And because nothing rotates but instead is moved back and forth there is no jamming or tangling at all. Check out their website for videos of it working and more info Pretty amazing! It's very very well designed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish_fishburn Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 Rapalaboy the dry weight is 88lbs and fully loaded is 138. It will carry 600 lbs max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justwannafish Posted August 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 That looks like a very versatile craft. No wonder you're enjoying it so much! Curious if you hit Hammy Harbour with it yet. I've always exploring the harbour for bass would be pretty adventageous in a craft like yours. Do you fish the whole harbour? I'm not sure where to start. Or where the fish are really. Do you go west of Dundurn and Princess Point area in the at little bay like thing? Or do you mostly stay east of that in the Bayfront park sort of area? Also, what are you using mostly? I've been gettin some good success on soft plastics and spinners up north but not sure what to cast here. Any suggestions? Thanks again! Hope to see you out this weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justwannafish Posted August 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 Rapalaboy the dry weight is 88lbs and fully loaded is 138. It will carry 600 lbs max. Yeah definitely had my numbers wrong there! Hahah What's fifty pounds anyway! Whoops!! I'll post some pics when I get back from the Harbour this weekend. Hopefully they'll have fish in them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justwannafish Posted August 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 This is the view from the driver's seat. It's all you could ever ask for and then some. I'll put some more detailed ones up once I get it out again. Needless to say I was just a little too preoccupied when I had it out the first time!! Stay tuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2kj Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 This is the view from the driver's seat. It's all you could ever ask for and then some. I'll put some more detailed ones up once I get it out again. Needless to say I was just a little too preoccupied when I had it out the first time!! Stay tuned! Im jealous, I am ready to buy a fishing kayak but my budget is around 1200 mark. That thing is a machine. I fish the Grand often, PM me with anything you need to know. As soon as I get mine I will send you a message as I wouldnt mind having a partner for the Grand or anywhere else to do some yak fishing! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Pike Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 Do you fish the whole harbour? I'm not sure where to start. Or where the fish are really. Do you go west of Dundurn and Princess Point area in the at little bay like thing? Or do you mostly stay east of that in the Bayfront park sort of area? Also, what are you using mostly? I've been gettin some good success on soft plastics and spinners up north but not sure what to cast here. Any suggestions? Thanks again! Hope to see you out this weekend! I primarly fish that long bay where the boat launch is. As summer draws on the weeds get up and it difficult to really work from shore. Plastics rigged weedless is what I use alot. I always thought those islands along the walking path by the railway tracks would be a good area to work, too. Maybe some of the guys who fish the harbour in their boats could chime in here, cuz I'm not very familiar with the rest of the harbour area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tb4me Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 nice yak! I seen those at the fising and boating show. Can still hear the wife now..(nevermind ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigreddog Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Awesome! Would love to get one myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishstick Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Great boats! Very versatile, i've had mine since this spring and have done a ton of fishing in it so far. Here's a pic from this past weekend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 (edited) Nice looking ride. Just watched the 2 videos off the website and it's very impressive. I can think of a ton of lakes I'd like to fish with one of those. Looking forward to your reports. Edited August 19, 2010 by fishnsled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish_fishburn Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 Nice Striper fishstick. My buddy in New Brunswick keeps telling me to get down there for some Striper fishing. Says they fight like no tomorrow. Hopefully next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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