New Member / Battle at Mattawoman

[Shady]

Great story, thanks for sharing, and welcome. Im another advocate for the Outback. I got my in July and have used it just about every weekend since then. My first kayak was a sit in kayak that has become my guest fisherman kayak. I think you really cant go wrong with either the revo or outback. The key differences are the outback is a little more stable if you want to stand and fish but a little slower. The revo is a little less stable and you probably wouldnt want to stand fish on it, but its a little sleeker and faster.

[moc]

I agree with Ron, it has been talked about alot on this forum. I think it all depends on what you want to do on your kayak. For me, recently, I have had more time to use my Revo. I had a steering cable that broke so I had to paddle my yak for the remainder of the day in current in OC. The Revo paddled alot like a traditional kayak, which I was greatful for. If that happened on an Outback, many owners told me that it was like paddling a barge. If you are looking for super stability, then you cannot go wrong with the Outback. Another reason that I chose the Revo was that I like to trot line for crabs on my yak. I had a 12 foot Tarpon yak, but it was difficult and uncomfortable to run a trotline on it. I have more room for all my gear in my 13.5 foot Revo. Again, the boat must fit your requirements. The Revo fit mine, however, if I did not get the Revo, then I would be getting the Outback..... in a perfect world I would like both in my fleet.

[DanMarino]

Simply...

Awesome!!!!

I've been meaning to get down to Mattawoman as well.
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[moc]

Awesome!!!!

I've been meaning to get down to Mattawoman as well.
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I have to get back down there. I have not been since the meet and great. I think that location should be placed on the agenda for a meet and great next year.

[camelbird]

Live Bluegill for bait - sleeper bait. Double checked regulations and I think I'm in the clear - please correct me if I'm wrong.

"Chevy vs Ford" battle - yeah I've been researching and that seems to be the consensus across the board. Pros and cons - wicked in depth - test drive all the way.

Ron, Shady and Moc,

I think you guys have about summed up my entire search in a few posts. Thanks for the feed back!

Now I need to get the money!! Maybe DanMarino wants to buy my set up for $1500 - just kidding

CB

[Pinch]

Unlike most I started with an ocean kayak torque then upgraded to a hobie revo. Sorry metroman

[MetroMan]

Hey no offense ever taken lol.

Camelbird, welcome! Thats a heck of a catfish there!

[Shady]

I second the point that trying to paddle the Outback is like try to paddle a barge. Last weekend I had a long peddle at the CBBT from the first island and I tried switching between peddling and paddling. When I paddled it felt like I was moving in slow motion, but for me that is the only dowside...

[Memory Maker]

I second the point that trying to paddle the Outback is like try to paddle a barge. Last weekend I had a long peddle at the CBBT from the first island and I tried switching between peddling and paddling. When I paddled it felt like I was moving in slow motion, but for me that is the only dowside...

Hold on Dude ......... I'm 60 years old, 80 lbs overweight, totally out of shape, onle used the yak a couple of times this year and I just peddled 2 miles against 1-2 ft whitecapped chop and a 30+ mph headwind ......... in a Pro Angler ......... Hobies are made to pedal ....... you sacrifice a little speed for a LOT of convenience, room and stability ........

Try pedaling one of the other yaks and then paddle them ....... they would feel like a barge too .........

When we went out I had a PA, Marty had a PA and Chad had a Wilderness Ride. Marty is inshape and got back well in front of us ........ Chad was next and he also is in shape and kayak fishes ALOT ......... I was last ....... point is that although it wasn't a race ...... the PA REALLY outdistanced the Ride ........

[Shady]

Even though I do have a torqueedo, I peddle and run the motor at the same time normally. Combining Saturday night and Sunday morning I easily covered 12-14 miles in 2-3 foot chop saturday and 1-2 foot chop sunday.... I was tired... Not trying to one up just wanted to illustrate why I was tired and tried paddling some to give my legs a break since my motor battery had died.

[Yak Fish]

Two weekends ago I trolled for a solid 5-6 hours...who knows how many miles....and my hamstrings are still in shambles Beats torn rotator cuffs though!

Welcome Camel!

[DOGFISH]

I second the point that trying to paddle the Outback is like try to paddle a barge. Last weekend I had a long peddle at the CBBT from the first island and I tried switching between peddling and paddling. When I paddled it felt like I was moving in slow motion, but for me that is the only dowside...

Was the motor still in the water? That will also create alot of drag.

[Shady]

The motor also serves as the rudder, so it has to be in the water.

[jsquare]

Welcome!
That is just another reason for me to head out to Mattawoman. What a motivator.

I think you are right about the bluegill as bait. If you have a couple in a bucket or livewell, I don't think anywone would care. If its already dead and frozen, I don't think you'd have a problem, either. I've never seen any creel limits and regulations on bluegill, that I can recall. I think you just have to be careful you are not transporting live bait from one body of water to another. If you caught it there in a legal way, I think you are good.

Don't overlook the Meet and Greet this weekend. The south river is a nice place to get a little salty-ish water on the yak.

[camelbird]

Thanks jsquare for the welcome.

Definitely love that part of the potomac - and now I like it even more now that I know there are 30lb+ fish in that section.

Will definitely try to make it out to the meet n greet, although I am a bit of a newbie when it comes to striper / blue / trout / bay fishing.

I'll probably post a question in the main forum for preparation.

Thanks again