Anyone have one ? I know TFF is probably a better place to ask but I don’t have an account there . I’m considering a pedal kayak

I have a vibe seaghost 110.

Do you fish from it ?

Nope it's hanging above the fireplace mantle and I throw ping pong balls in it on occasion.



Yes I do fish in it.

We have a Hobie Compass and WS120. Fish out of them regularly. PM me if you want more info.

A neighbor has one that he keeps on our pond. Seems to work fine.

I’m wanting one as well been checking them out off and on starting to lean towards the kind you peddle or one with a trolling motor. I think they’d be a blast on the coast.

The paddle ones you cannot get around in very shallow water, also the trolling motor being added you have to have the kayak registered every year and have numbers on side.

Yeah, I fish out of a Hobie PA14 running Garmin Livescope. A pedal kayak is the way to go if you want to keep your hands free for fishing and maneuvering while fishing. Prop types are great for instant forward/reverse but the Hobie fins are great in shallow water as they can be up near the hull and flutter kicked for propulsion in real shallow areas.

Best thing to do is test several before you make a decision.

Just know that if you put a trolling motor on it, you have to register it. Otherwise, no registration needed in Texas.

Yeah I was aware about the registration and numbers still trying will probably go with the pedal model. Trying to decide on length now.

What type of water are you going to fish?

Who would've guessed a thread on kayaks would get SD to post his best ever selfie?

Who has the best selection in DFW ? I see a few at Cabelas but haven’t studied them yet. I want to fish lakes, creeks and the coast . Pretty sure I want to pedal vs paddle

The Cabelas ascent Kayaks are heavy.

Academy now carries Vibe kayaks. Dicks sporting good has some,....the thing is it is a lot about budget.

My only piece of advice is get a kayak with a raised seat...having your butt wet for hours sucks. Plus needs to be light enough to handle yourself. I also have a cart to assist in carrying mine a long distance.

Biscuit Olson’s pro am fishing on Robert’s Cutt Off rd had a few when I was in there a couple of weeks ago.

Go to Mariner Sails in Dallas. They are the Hobie dealer for this area but they carry other brands and will let you do an on the water demo so you get the right one for you. Your weight will be a determining factor in what you will be comfortable/safe in.

Another thing...Always have your vest on! Period, non negotiable.

I fish the coast in a perception 12.0 pescador. It is a good kayak but not a foot peddle. I am a wade fisherman. I use the kayak to get there then I get out and wade. Perception makes a foot pedal kayak. Has forward and reverse. I would only look at one piece roto molded kayaks. If you plan to fish out of the boat, a foot pedal is a good choice, as is a drive with reverse. A wide boat is more stable if you want to stand in it. A narrow boat with a pronounced keel tracks better and is faster.

Even if you don't think you are going to get much rain, pull your kayak more than 5 feet up the bank fot overnight camping. Especially if your 12 year old son says "dad, you're buying me a new one if gets washed away. "

Fish outs kayak, canoe, the pedal ones are better, hands free.
. outs my price range though...

Are you worried about catching the crappie corona variant?

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Noted and thank you !