r/kayakfishing

Think im tired of paddling and time to start pedalling. 😅 im not a spring chicken anymore. I am 400 miles from any saltwater, so im freshwater all the way, fishing lakes, rivers, and dam tailraces. Im seeing two Hobies on FB Marketplace, want you alls opinion on what you think is better buy? Thanks all!!

A yellow Hobie Mirage Outback SUV. Looks super clean. Listing says it comes woth accessories, but not sure if it’s the normal Hobie stuff or aftermarket. Price is $1000 obo.

Camo color Hobie Pro Angler 12 MD180. Listing says garage kept and only been on water a handful of times. Comes with MSoO (but I dont need to title/register - not really super interested in a motor), two extra masts for pedal drive, plug in kayak cart, multiple H mounts, and a Nocqua Lithium Ion power kit. Price is $1900.

I've decided to get off the shore and want to try my hand at fishing the Great South Bay on Long Island. I have no plans to go offshore, but would like to try the Long Island Sound (close to shore) at some point. I fully expect to upgrade to something better in a few years, but I want to start out with something I can pick up used from Marketplace or CL.

I'm looking for something that is easy to paddle and be used for both fishing and just paddling around the Bay. I've never been in a kayak, but I did grow up canoeing.

From what I've read I'm looking for something around 12' or longer, but I'm stuck on whether I should look for a sit-on or a sit-in. The sit-in fishing kayaks I'm seeing look to have large openings that shouldn't be bad to get in/out of.

And are there any brands I should steer clear of?

I appreciate any input y'all might have.

Hi I am 19, 130lbs, 5,11. I have a feelfree flash right now and have been deciding what kayak I want to upgrade to, I have been narrowing it between different kayaks recently and have come across the propel 12.5. I want to know your guys opinion for which ones better? I like standing while kayak fishing and I was able to stand on the feelfree flash so also if you guys think there stability will be close..? I am usually fishing for smallmouth or largie but I also fish for pike, musky.
I plan to do a bow mounted trolling motor after awhile, black pack crate, livescope at somepoint.
Pluses I see with old town are that you can rooftop to cut initial spending, old town is almost as stable as all of them and is possibly easier to rig
Old town weighs a bit less
Would it be a whole lot stabler the titan x?

Hey all. After fishing from a sit in paddle kayak I think a pedal kayak would suite my needs more. I don’t want to get into a kayak that will take a ton of work and or leave me wishing I had gotten a different one. I see they make prop pedal and paddle type pedal kayaks. Which is more preferred. I fish some areas that are shallow and weedy and others that are fairly deep with pockets around the edges with overhanging branches so the sit in really makes me work in these areas as I drift.

The eprop klite 750 looks super promising. With the built in battery and 7inch depth.

The kmax from I’ve seen looks good but has a lot of work left

And the nk180 bow mount with gps seems really cool

I’ll start off by saying I am a large dude, about 6’ 4”and 275lbs. I’m shopping for my next kayak, this will be my third. First was an inflatable, not great obviously. Second was a pedal drive 10 foot hoodoo kayak, but I found it to be incredibly tippy and standing up on it was super sketchy for me. Now I’m looking for a non pedal drive, standard paddle yak in the 12 foot range. After much research I’m thinking I’ll either go with the old town sportsman 120 pro or I’m also super interested in the new feelfree superfish 108. My primary concern is stability and comfort. Ability to stand and fish is huge for me. I’m also open to any other ideas that may be just as stable and comfortable for my size. Let me know your opinions!

Hey all. I’m a new owner of a U10. I am building it out pretty simple, but definitely want a blackpak for the added rod, tackle, and possibly battery storage. I have seen recommendations online for the 13x13 size but not entirely sure why.

I understand the 16x16 would be too much due to the width of the sternwell, but unsure why the 13x16 would be an issue. It’s my understanding that’s the hinges for the lid can be swapped to the short side, so it can be used long ways. Anyone run into any problems with the 13x16 or foresee any issues? My only thought is maybe you cannot push your seat back far enough to balance the boat without blocking the swivel? I am open ears to any recommendations.

I'm in the process of checking out fishing kayaks. Any thoughts or reviews on this model ? Thanks

Title says it all. I was playing around too much on my hobie passport 12 with a heavy trolling motor on the side, and I completely flipped my kayaks, losing my hat, two rods, my knife, two lure boxes (pretty much all my lures) and keeping my phone, my wallet, my keys, the battery, the trolling motor, the paddle, my shimano rod, my net, my backpack, and my pedals… (all tethered)

And here I was about to buy an expensive fish finder to mount on the side…. -__-

I swear having a kayak on my roof is a freaking magnet for tailgaters. I mean sure I may drive a little more gingerly with a 100 pound kayak strapped to my roof but I'm doing the speed limit. Why are you riding my ass for no reason? Go around me you dork.

Also something I realized is there is a danger for those of us who wake up hella early to go fishing, hunting, work, whatever. The drunken pieces of garbage who are still out from the night before. I see them on the road driving while clearly drunk. I see them in Wawa while getting my coffee and water clearly wasted being total douchebags. I almost got T boned by some drunk driver recently who blew a red light then was swerving all over the road. Called 911 and gave them the plate and location but who knows if they got him.

Anyways rant over, be careful out there people. So you can enjoy many more days on the water.