Pacemaker Fishing Forum

Dan,

You need to join Curly and I when we fish the Washington Channel later this fall!

There are a couple of guys on the Forum that own Hobie's. I am sure Andrew and Simon will chime in. But you are right, hard to find used.

I have an Ocean Prowler 13 footer. I did ZERO research and bought it from Josh (L1Ranger). For me, it's perfect. You can get one used anywhere from $400 to $700.

There are many other good brands. Make sure it wide and stable! Wilderness makes good yaks too. Those links that Charlie gave you will keep you busy.

Ernie

I am ready for some Washington Channel stripers and wouldn't mind showing you guys a few holes that hold the monster catfish I've been catching over the past couple years.

I've got gear and gas money...just no more boat for the time being.

rit:

I have a Native Watercraft Ultimate 12. It's my first yak and I love it. It took a little getting used to since I was used to run and gun fishing from my brother's 21 foot Triton. Once I learned to slow down and enjoy the quiet and the exercise, it became second nature to me. The boat is stable enough for me to stand in while I fish. It's a relatively new boat so I don't know if you'll find any used ones out there.

BTW, I've fished Occoquan and Burke from it and it's perfect for water that size.



The boat has mojo too!

rit.05 wrote:

Thanks Paul. I found a 2008 Wilderness Systems Ride 135 for $600. Seems like a good price so I'm going to jump on it. Can't wait to hit the water.

Buy it!! f not, tell me where it is!

Ernie

This thread came at a perfect time, since I've also been considering a yak. I've read the posts and followed the links and have come to the conclusion that an Ocean Kayak Prowler Big Game is best suited for me. I've seen it called anything from a tank to a battleship, which is perfectly suited for a lard@$$. The hype says while it's a little slower than the greyhounds, it's still very maneuverable and tracks well. Best of all, everyone who reviewed it was a wide body well over 6' and 200 lbs. All said it was very stable and dry. Comes with standard rod holders, seat, small tackle box and lots of storage. The only drawback anyone mentioned was the weight, 69 lbs. Anyone have any other negatives?  Also need suggestions for other needed items besides the obvious vest and paddle.   Thanks, Bob

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Uh oh... never being one to be satisfied I had to keep looking. After more research I got my heart set on a Cobra Fish n Dive XF. Of course I scoured the web for any info I could find and then checked out all of the sellers. None on craigs list, but saw some on ebay. Bottom line, I bid too much for a brand new one with a lot of bells and whistles. I'm wondering, can you pull planer boards with a yak? I thing this one has 11 rod holders?  What have I done...... It's 12'6" L and 36" wide, 2" wider than the OK, and a 600 lb. weight limit.

Bob,

That is a nice looking yak! I have a small set of planer boards that you can use, they are 1/2 a big as the ones that Jeff and the guys have! I take it you won the bid! We will need to get you up here for an UP float!

Andrew is right about the Hobies....I would eventually like to have one.

Ernie

Bob,

Always happy to push someone over the edge!!

Jeff Little, who owns http://www.blueridgekayakfishing.com/ carries seven (7) rods on his kayak!

I look forward to doing some of this yak fishing with you! Let me know when you get it, I need to use a vacation day on the UP while the water is still nice!

Ernie

Look out....we have an armada!!

That Hobie is a great boat....you will like it.

I'll start working on a float plan.

Ernie

It's my first yak, so I am completely unbiased. If anyone wants to try out the pedal drive thing, have at it...

I'm trying to decide on the fishfinder. I'm concerned that a shoot-thru hull transducer won't have the definition I'm accustomed to. I'm looking at the Ram ball mounts that go into the mast hole on the Hobie's. We'll see.

How long before you have the nerve to try something like this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmEA9RFNy8w