new kayak

[tarpon140]

i just sold one of my old crapy kayaks. i am looking to get a new better kayak. i will be fishing sandy point and the upper potomac. i was wondering if you guys had any favorite kayaks. So far i liked the wilderness systems tarpon 140 and the ocean kayak trident 11. Any thoughts? thanks.

[Redfish12]

I recently sold my Redfish 12' and got a Trident 13 from OK. So far I am liking the new kayak a lot more! The redfish was very stable, but it wasn't as quick as the T13. Any reason you're looking at the Trident 11 over the 13? The Tarpon is a good boat too, my dad has the 120 version.

What was the boat you sold?

[Grilled]

i had a tarpon 120 before i got the hobie revo. it was a good stable boat but a lot of ppl are fans of the trident though. if your fishing the bay take a look at the tri 13. it might be a better fit for ya if you plan on fishing choppy waters.

[tarpon140]

thanks for the advice. i was thinking the 11 over the 13 just for maneuverability. i had a a crow wing 1080. and i hated it it was not stable and not fast. how do you like your hobie revolution? i like the idea of having your hands free to fish.

[Yak Fish]

I just got the Hobie Outback this season as an upgrade from a smaller sit in kayak and it's a world of difference. I got mine used and it has the outrigger accessory which makes me feel as stable as can be. The choppy conditions and big boats haven't bothered me a bit. The biggest advantage (besides the obvious hands free aspect) is that I feel more comfortable going further because I don't get tired as quickly with the mirage drive. I'm not limited to the general area I find to put the kayak in the water. If you are patient you should be able to find a good deal on one.

[surfdog]

i owned a redfish and tarpon, sold them for the hobie revo. for fishing nothing beats hands free. if you go convtional get at least a 12' kayak they will take the chop in the bay a lot better and more room for all your fishing junk

[Grilled]

i love the revo. nothing beats it for fishing imo.

[tarpon140]

the Hobie Revolution sounds great. its only the price. i could by a tarpon 140 and a motor for less money. Is the extra length over the outback worth it?

[jet]

the Hobie Revolution sounds great. its only the price. i could by a tarpon 140 and a motor for less money. Is the extra length over the outback worth it?

i cant answer that since i went straight to a revo. but i will add to the above that i am very pleased with the revo. backyard boats in annapolis had demo days if youre interested in trying before you buy.

[Grilled]

the Hobie Revolution sounds great. its only the price. i could by a tarpon 140 and a motor for less money. Is the extra length over the outback worth it?

The revo is faster than the outback but the outback is a more stable boat. I went with the revo cause I prefer speed. I guess it depends on your fishing style and preference.

[tarpon140]

thanks for all the great info. i tested the revo tarpon 140 and the ocean kayak trident 13. i went with the trident 13. i love the rod pod and shape of the hull. thanks again for all of the great info and happy fishing

[CB kayak 02]

congrats on the purchase....I have one myself. great boat.. check out some of the set up pics that I've put on the forum.

[Redfish12]

Great to hear about your new purchase! I have one as well and I am in the process of rigging it now. What color did you get?

[tarpon140]

nice kayak CB kayak 02, the fish finder looks very clean and neat. How did you rig it up?? Redfish12 I got the sand color. I'm going to go out on the kayak a couple more times before i decide how to rig it.

[CB kayak 02]

fish finder install

I kinda followed some techniques i saw on youtube for the most part.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlWUwLztBL4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S70j7w75MA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7Z9amKeUH8