Is this the new bicycle?
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http://www.hobiecat.com./kayaking/miragedrive.html
What a weird idea.
Hey Zach,
I have seen these in action, and they haul some serious a$$ !!!! Obviously, using the fins only makes sense when you know the water is deep enough to accomidate them. However, they can be removed if you plan on kayaking shallower water, which good ole human powered paddling can then take over.
Do NOT buy a “sit-in” if you plan on fishing with a kayak……..TRUST ME on this. IMO, The Wilderness Systems Tarpon series is hands-down the best fishing kayak on the market. They just introduced the Tarpon 140 (14′) this past year, which combines the tracking and speed characteristics of the Tarpon 160, and the “easier transporting” of the shorter Tarpon 120. My step-father and I have Tarpon 120’s, and the kayakers we fish with use Tarpon 140’s and 160’s. Needless to say, for every 1 time they paddle, we need to paddle 3 times just to keep up with them. Just buy the Tarpon 140 and be done with it, you will NEVER look back.
Kyle
Hey Kyle-
What do you consider to be necessities of fishing from a kayak, and why exactly is a sit-in so bad?
Sit on top is the way to go for fishing. They will be wetter, however, that can be remedied by scupper plugs and a sponge. They are as stable as sit ins and you have a lot more freedom of action, particulary when you are getting in and out to wade.
My preference is the Ocean Kayak Prowlers, either the 15 or the 13. I have the 15 but I would probably recommend the 13 for most people. The Wilderness Systems Tarpon 140 is also a nice kayak for fishing. As far as the Hobie is concerned, if you have one you love it, otherwise you hate them.
Important items for fishing.
3 Scotty Fly rod holders ( they work for spinning rods also). Mount two behind you on either side of the seat and one in front between your feet.
Seat. This is a must (although it comes standard on both the OK 13 and the 140.
Anchor on a trolley system so you can move the point of contact of the anchor to the rear or front as needed.
Dry Bag.
Paddle leash and clips
Stake out pole.
Zach,
I know I’ve asked you this before, but where can I upload pictures which I can post on this board?
I know this is off the direction that this thread is going, but the “new bicycle” is this.
Kyle-
Oh an http://www.villagephotos.com or http://www.myfishingpictures.com should allow hosting, the first without any kind of signature.
Zach
Dunfly,
We need to do some yak fishing together one of these days…….maybe when it cools down a bit. Perhaps Double Branch or Ozello…….and I know of some AWESOME spots around Steinhatchee.
Kyle
Sounds like a good idea.
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