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Reply With QuoteSo im in the market for a pedal drive. Theres more choices now, anyone have some insight on some?
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Minnow
Pelican 10' trailblazer
Pros:
1. light 38#, easy to cartop, and launch from anywhere, good starter fishing kayak
2. Got it for free, still brand new with paddle/life jacket...older brother never used it and still cheap, don't feel too bad drilling holes in cheap kayaks when modding
3. Access more fishing areas & short length allows fishing in tight quarters/covers
4. Jigging from kayak actually help me cut down on snags/lost lures since I fish bushes and trees a lot
5. Caught tons of fish from it. I will always own a kayak for fishing even if I buy a bass/crappie boat in the future.
Cons:
1. Stock seat suck...added hunting foam pads for seat and backrest cushion
2. Not the best tracking kayak but can't complain since it was free
3. I wish I can stand up to fish but not possible...maybe my next kayak
Last edited by m2cool; 11-05-2019 at 07:17 PM.
Slabmaster II
So im in the market for a pedal drive. Theres more choices now, anyone have some insight on some?
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Good time to pick up used kayak. Just bought a used native titan. I like the drive on the unit and it’s stability. This is a big heavy kayak though so consideration most go towards that. It came with a boonedox landing gear and I honestly don’t know how one could handle without it. When I’m finished setting it up I can give a more thorough review.
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Yep, with boats and kayaks “buy in the fall/winter, sell in the spring”! Wish I had followed that advice!Originally Posted by SuperDave336
Bob
Trophy King
100% on the Boonedox landing gear. Had on my PA 14 and now my Titan. It'll be on every kayak I have from here on out
Slabmaster II
Picked up a Hobie Revolution ll today. Deal was so good, had to get it.
Had it out for about an hour. Nothing really to complain about so far. Its light enough, pretty stable and has a nice glide. Mirage 180 drive works well.
Crappie Wall Hanger II
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Slabmaster II
Keeper
Emotion Stealth 11 Angler (Cabela's)
Pros: 60 lbs (light), I can use a fish finder through the haul and does great, very affordable, large enough to feel stable while sitting, paddling and maneuvering, plenty of leg and storage room
Cons: Can't stand, the seat is low and not comfortable, weird size scuppers - finding plugs isn't fun, inward angle of the rod holders is a bad idea, slow.
Overall: Even with some warts and almost no comfort, I think it's a decent fishing kayak for the value. I've used it heavily over the last 4 years, caught tons of fish and it can take some abuse. I can't see myself trading it in for something better any time soon. Well, maybe if eventually my back needs some comfort.
My is Intex Challenger K2
It's pros:
Easy for other boaters to spot in the water
UV surface protections and vinyl composition
Fits up to two people comfortably
Comes with a patch repair kit
It's cons:
Sligtly less storage room that the k1
I chosen it on jonsguide review (Best Inflatable Kayak in 2020 | 🚣Perfect for All Adventures - JonsGuide), there are pros and cons for every kayak.
