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Walrus2868

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I’m excited to get back into kayak fishing.  My 15 year old son is also interested. We are looking into pedal kayaks. What brand should we look at.


123engineering

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Welcome to NCKA.
It depends on where you plan to fish and the type of fish you like to catch.  The most popular one is Hobie.  I currently own two of them, Outback and Oasis.

Paul
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Welcome to our community Walrus2868  :smt006  Hobie pedal kayaks are very popular here.
"Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning how to dance in the rain."


Papa Al

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fishbushing

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Welcome to the group  :smt007
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LoletaEric

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Welcome to the community.  The Hobie Outback is very popular, but there are a number of pedal-driven kayaks available.  Since the Hobie Mirage drive is now over 10 years old, I believe other companies are able to copy the design.  There are also pedal systems that power a prop-style drive, but they're not as sought after as the Hobie models.

I like the simplicity of paddling, personally.  There's no rudder to fuss with and no drive that can break down - just me and my paddles (I keep an extra in the hull).

Try to do a demo day or two, where you can test out different models.  Finding a good fit and not settling for a cheap model = common advice here.

Another piece of advice:  get ready for the sport to become part of your lifestyle.   :smt001
I am a licensed guide.  DFW Guide ID:  1000124.   Let's do a trip together.

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