leaf4 Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 Seeing as I'm looking into getting rid of the square back canoe I'm currently using, and looking at kayaks I came across this beauty http://predatorkayak.com/ I would love to have this, such a multi species vessel I'm not a fan of the price, but its warranted haha all I can say is wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 If I had the $$$$ I would get a Hobie Pro Angler. My buddy Sam has one of these and they are "The Ultimate" fishing kayak bar none!!! http://www.hobiefishing.com/mirage/mirage-pro-angler-14/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaf4 Posted October 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 Yeah but a used one of those is still $2700 lol, one of these new is that much, outfitted with the minn kota 45lb motor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 I use a 10ft pelican pontoon and love it for ponds and such. It however is a little bulky to go back country with. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmacinc Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 Yeah but a used one of those is still $2700 lol, one of these new is that much, outfitted with the minn kota 45lb motor Hobie is the ultimate if money is no option and you can have a boat that most people cant lift themselves. Jackson wins after that, lots of models at different price points. They're comfortable for a full day of fishing and are stable enough to stand in. I love my Coosa. http://jacksonkayak.com/jk-kayaks/?d=fishing-hunting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatnFly Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) this is the ultimate....i know a guy who trolled for salmon on lake o with his Edited October 5, 2015 by FloatnFly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaque Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 Ive had the MX for a couple seasons now. Old pic, but i just finished up getting it equipped with a trolling motor. Cant wait to get it on the water under electric power :) I love it, it can be a tad heavy when launching solo in tricky spots , but nothing unbearable. Its most notable plus is its stability and comfortable layout. I can stand and fish pretty darn easily. My buddy just picked up the XL , which is the mani reason i added the motor to mine lol..........gotta keep up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 this is the ultimate....i know a guy who trolled for salmon on lake o with his I have a friend in Alaska that fishes salmon and halibut year round out of a Hobie Mirage kayak. Last year he managed to catch a king salmon out of his yak in every month of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaf4 Posted October 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 Very nice Blaque, I'm thinking of the red, looks sinister haha, can't wait for next season/to sell my scanoe now! Also drifter how in Alaska is that possible isn't the entire place an ice cube in the winter months!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 Also drifter how in Alaska is that possible isn't the entire place an ice cube in the winter months!? Not the ocean in the Southern parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatnFly Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 kenai river stays open in some areas as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 I have a Kiwi "Angler" pontoon style kayak. It is cumbersome to launch and load in the truck but it is incredibly stable on the water. I don't have it rigged up yet but it does have a rod holder, storage pouch, molded transom and straps for battery. www.kiwikayak.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 I have a nucanoe frontier. I had it loaded down the other day with 2 dozen duck decoys, a few geese, a trolling motor battery, trolling motor, camo for the boat, my milk crate full of extras like anchor, tool kit, safety gear etc, my hunting box with shot shells and calls etc, then my 240lb can in the boat. It took me down the marsh at 3.5mph on GPS, was incredibly stable in that I can easily stand and paddle to set decoys, it hides like a dream and when ducks where shot I could use the kayak paddle to quickly nip out and get them. It's great for fishing as well, and I can easily fish with me and one of my kids. It's pretty much the ultimate kayak from where I sit and I'm loving it more every year. Sail carries them, there around a grand. Something to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 curious. i fished out of coleman scanoe for a number of years. what can a kayak do, that the coleman scanoe could not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaf4 Posted October 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) curious. i fished out of coleman scanoe for a number of years. what can a kayak do, that the coleman scanoe could not? Its just the portability of it that attracts me, plus if I feel like picking up and heading out I have to find a hand to help me take it off and on because its pretty heavy and cumbersome at 16' long and 110lbs, definitely a 2 person process as I don't have a trailer for it. I also like the idea of trolling around inshore on lake o and Erie Plus I've always loved kayaks, but I came across the scanoe at a really good deal so I couldn't pass it up haha Edited October 7, 2015 by Lucas F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Im buying a yak next for next season... Following this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skdds Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) Hands free yaking and fishing is great...really enjoy the Hobie...! my .02 Edited October 7, 2015 by skdds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 i used my scanoe with a 2hp motor for three years solo..... did it really weigh >100lbs? wow. threw her up on the racks on my old chevy lumina car.... i always considered that canoe a very stable ride.... no matter what you use, I'm sure you're going to have a blast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaf4 Posted October 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Hands free yaking and fishing is great...really enjoy the Hobie...! my .02 Yup, another reason why I like the old town predator, aside from speed, fully hands free I've been out in my canoe trying to set up in spots and trying to fish on the way having to reach behind etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaf4 Posted October 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 i used my scanoe with a 2hp motor for three years solo..... did it really weigh >100lbs? wow. threw her up on the racks on my old chevy lumina car.... i always considered that canoe a very stable ride.... no matter what you use, I'm sure you're going to have a blast Yeah, 110 its not a big issue I can manhandle it around but I'm not so comfortable doing it around my new to me Tucson lol its only 4 years old so Its a long ways away from me not caring about a ding haha. I keep it at the side of my garage where it juuuussstt fits so even to store it and pull it out, again 2 people haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckewley Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 I really love Hobie's but how easy are they to hike in or portage over to a lake a few KM away? I would imagine most sit on top kayaks to be in the same boat, please correct me if I'm wrong? I was looking into Yak's a few years back & was heavily into this model I eventually fell into a deal I couldn't pass up on a inflatable pontoon but am still really thinking about getting a Yak for shear fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaf4 Posted October 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 I was actually leaning towards the lure before I saw the old town, it is a very nice yak but the hands free trolling is what I like the most Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaque Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Were going out this friday weather pending and my buddy will have his XL out for its maiden voyage Ill give you a heads up on his feedback after getting it wet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 I really love Hobie's but how easy are they to hike in or portage over to a lake a few KM away? I would imagine most sit on top kayaks to be in the same boat, please correct me if I'm wrong? I was looking into Yak's a few years back & was heavily into this model I eventually fell into a deal I couldn't pass up on a inflatable pontoon but am still really thinking about getting a Yak for shear fun They really aren't portage friendly. At least the SOT kayaks. If the trail is decent it's not much of an issue as you can get carts to help with the transport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaque Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 As far as advantages of kayak over canoe............I agree, the major reason i left the whole canoe thing is i had a heck of a time getting a canoe on top of the truck and launching solo, then hoisting it back on top of the truck at the end of the day. Hated driving the interstate with that monster on the roof also. The kayak, i whip right in the bed flat and tie it down. Also, the fishing platform designed kayaks are just sooooo stable,,,,,,,,,youd be hard pressed to roll one over. And i also cant take on water on the sit on top kayak, scupper plugs allow for any water taken on to drain out. And im also independant in the kayak when choosing where on the water to fish lol...........we all know that canoe partner that just doesnt know how to row, and never wants to fish the same water as you. No arguements on a kayak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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