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Author:  thebudster [ Wed Jun 08, 2011 6:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Boat recommendation
Hello all,
I plan on getting a hobie this year as soon as my friend buys my current rig, an OK big game. I fish primarily in VA Beach at Rudee Inlet, Lynhaven Inlet and around the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel. Everywhere I go has some structure and decent current. Occasionally ill go to the flats up in Poquoson and drift for flounder. I do however want to start going in the Chesapeake bay which can get some medium to large sized swells pretty quick if a storm kicks up. I'm 6' 250lbs maybe 225 by next season dont carry alot of gear but i plan on getting the hobie livewell. And i was wandering what would be the best fit for me. Revo or Outback. The proangler is a little too much boat for me i think around bridge pylons with current. I have read up on the Outback and it seems pretty stable. I like how everyone says here that the Revo can handle swells and is faster but I plan on doing some standing and throwing a cast net for finger mullet(although I can do that from the shoreif need be) so the Revo's "tippy" feeling may worry me if it in fact does feel alot less stable than the Outback Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Buddy
Author:  RobinA [ Thu Jun 09, 2011 10:03 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Boat recommendation
Outback,a stable "fishing" machine.......................

Robin
Author:  augaug [ Thu Jun 09, 2011 11:16 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Boat recommendation
thebudster wrote:
... I like how everyone says here that the Revo can handle swells and is faster but I plan on doing some standing and throwing a cast net for finger mullet(although I can do that from the shoreif need be) so the Revo's "tippy" feeling may worry me if it in fact does feel alot less stable than the Outback...


I don't fish, but if you're planning on "doing some standing and throwing a cast" then you don't want the Revo. Having said that, I wouldn't describe the Revo as "tippy" It's very stable for a kayak. But if you're planning on standing in a boat, the Revo will certainly feel tippy for that.
Author:  thebudster [ Thu Jun 09, 2011 2:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Boat recommendation
Thanks for the responses. I was in a store today that had all three kayaks i mentioned. I noticed that on the side of the Outback it also said SUV. Now is that all Outbacks or was this a special model or something because i haven't seen SUV mentioned here on this site, unless i overlooked it.
Buddy
Author:  Roadrunner [ Thu Jun 09, 2011 11:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Boat recommendation
thebudster wrote:
Now is that all Outbacks or was this a special model or something because i haven't seen SUV mentioned here on this site, unless i overlooked it.
The term "SUV" has always been with the Outback -- there is only one model.

Before you commit your money, you should really try a demo with both the Outback and the PA, especially if you plan on standing a lot. I think someone of your size will really notice the difference. The PA is a very easy boat to stand in, runs almost as fast as the Outback and has excellent maneuverability.
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I see possible handicaps to the PA are weight and $ for some, but not maneuverability.8)
Author:  sammy925 [ Fri Jun 10, 2011 8:47 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Boat recommendation
I totally agree with Roadrunner, standing will be a lil tippy for your size in the outback just slinging baits, and I don't think you will get away with throwing even a "6" foot cast net. Could be done, sure,, but not without practiced skills (minimal wind-up in back off your hip for the distance throw). My fishing buddy has the PA and he casts a 12 footer with zero issues. You sound like a PA man.
Author:  thebudster [ Sat Jun 11, 2011 2:03 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Boat recommendation
Yeah I want a PA but I told the old lady I would keep it in the 2000 dollar range. Standing and throwing a cast net is more or a luxury for me. I could as well cast for my bait near the boat ramp on the inlet beach. The furthest I would travel would be 1 mile not counting the trip out to the first island at the bay bridge tunnel. I guess I'll make drive out to Farmville and test drive them all at the retailer that will let people try out them out (2hr) trip. If the PA feels like a "got to have it pirchase" than that leave me no choice than to do the right thing :D Thanks for the help.
Buddy
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