u/davidjeemin

Hey everyone, I’m moving to the outer banks of NC and am looking to pick up a fishing kayak to fly fish for Redfish. Ill be mostly fishing around the Oregon Inlet area.

Does anyone know if fin drive is necessary for navigating the shallower waters for redfish? As I have never visited the outer banks im not sure if the area is super shallow/has a bunch of grass/weeds which would make a prop drive a pain to use.

Right now I am thinking about a Hobie Mirage Outback, Hobie Mirage Passport 12, or an Oldtown Sportsman PDL 106.

The Oldtown seems like it would be the best stability wise to stand up and fly cast, but i am concerned about how the prop drive will hold up and if i will end up just paddling all day.