I'm on the hunt for a kayak. I know I should demo a few before deciding but that seems particularly in these times. So I've narrowed down to a revo 13 or maybe 11. Seems like they are a good combo of surf punching power plus speed?

I'm open to getting a "starter" boat like a frenzy or something that I can at least get wet in, but it sounds like people progress pretty quickly to more capable craft.
Goals are to be able to handle somewhat large surf launch/landings since I have to travel and can't always choose the calmest days, target ling/rockfish mainly but trolling salmon looks super fun.

Are there any significant design change milestones in the Hobies (revo and maybe outback) to look out for in a used boat?

Hi Jonathan!

I've surfed my river boat in the ocean many times but always stayed away from rocks. But watching "rock gardening" videos has got me intrigued. Looks a little like running medium pour-overs on the river with some complications (ephemeral and constantly changing features). Looks fun.

Thanks, all good advice.
I'm gonna cool my jets a little and see if there's an event that fits my schedule. That Tarpon does look kinda appealing though.

From one noob to another.... welcome.

Hi All,

My name is Max. Always loved fishing, kayaking (whitewater) and the ocean (grew up west Sonoma county), so this seems like the perfect storm (in a good way).

Haven't really fished off a kayak in the ocean before, but after having a blast on a rockfish party boat last spring I started wondering how could I fish like that under my own power. Sure enough a little internetting revealed that you brilliant people had figured it out: kayak fishing. So here I am, ready to learn.