08-16-2012, 10:12 PM
What do you want to do? Lakes? Streams or Rivers? One more than the other? They will all work in current but if you are going to be on moving water for the most part go drift boat, lakes I would go kayak. A sit on top vs. a sit inside I find a lot more versatile for fishing and spending hours on the water.
The Hobie kayaks are great. A little sticker shock up front but for all it comes with and what you would add to others it isn't to bad. It has also got the mirage drive which will let you troll with your hands free. They are a bit cumbersome to load on top of a suv solo but it can be done. I think it is called Idaho White Water or Idaho Water Sports in Burley, they have many of the Hobie models on display for sale. Many other fishing kayaks out there to paddle. Ocean Kayak and Malibu and Wilderness are all great ones. Easier to load for sure and you can outfit all of the above with fish finders, lights, and just about anything you can think of which makes a good project. After lots of time on the Hobies I have found that no matter how slick and swift the mirage drive is there is just something about paddling that is cool. You can do that with a Hobie no problem. Their Quest is essentially the Revolution without the mirage drive. the Hobies also have a sail attatchment that is a riot. Personally I would rather spend my afternoon in a kayak than a pontoon or drift boat but that is just me and they are all good ways to be on the water and all fun projects to outfit.
Do make sure you spend a bit more, even if used and get a good one than the bargain one at Sports Authority or Costco. If that's all you can spend to get on the water, then by all means do so but if you can spend a bit more for a better build that's the way to go as with anything. Also the paddle is something to look at if you get a paddle driven one. A bit more money for a light paddle will make you happy in the long run.
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The Hobie kayaks are great. A little sticker shock up front but for all it comes with and what you would add to others it isn't to bad. It has also got the mirage drive which will let you troll with your hands free. They are a bit cumbersome to load on top of a suv solo but it can be done. I think it is called Idaho White Water or Idaho Water Sports in Burley, they have many of the Hobie models on display for sale. Many other fishing kayaks out there to paddle. Ocean Kayak and Malibu and Wilderness are all great ones. Easier to load for sure and you can outfit all of the above with fish finders, lights, and just about anything you can think of which makes a good project. After lots of time on the Hobies I have found that no matter how slick and swift the mirage drive is there is just something about paddling that is cool. You can do that with a Hobie no problem. Their Quest is essentially the Revolution without the mirage drive. the Hobies also have a sail attatchment that is a riot. Personally I would rather spend my afternoon in a kayak than a pontoon or drift boat but that is just me and they are all good ways to be on the water and all fun projects to outfit.
Do make sure you spend a bit more, even if used and get a good one than the bargain one at Sports Authority or Costco. If that's all you can spend to get on the water, then by all means do so but if you can spend a bit more for a better build that's the way to go as with anything. Also the paddle is something to look at if you get a paddle driven one. A bit more money for a light paddle will make you happy in the long run.
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