New Member from Chico

Hi everyone -

New to this forum - located in Chico, CA (as I see some others as well). Looking to get into kayak fishing so I can hit up Tahoe, other local lakes and even the north coast. I've been fishing for a long time, but generally from a boat or shore so this is an exciting new experience. Now to find a kayak....

Looking forward to meeting other NCKA folks!

Greg

Welcome, Greg. 

Welcome to NCKA Greg 

Thanks, guys. Now if only I can get my post count up so I can post a wanted ad

I plan on looking for a used '13 or '14 Hobie Pro Angler 14.

Welcome Greg!  I'm up the hill from you in Paradise and fish all the time.  Let me know what you wanna try out.  I have a new Hobie Revo, Jackson Cuda, and Jackson Kilroy.

Bret

G-Force, welcome aboard, slso this is a shameless plug for Headwater Kayak in Redding.  Check out their selection of Hobies.

Thanks, guys.

Bret - I may take you up on that!

Let me know.  I'm usually fishing somewhere on the weekends.  If your looking for a PA check this out if you haven't already.  http://norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=66646

Greg, when you get a kayak hit me up! I try to get go over to the coast as much as I can.
David

Sounds good!

I saw that PA, but after some additional reading and talks with various kayak dealers, I'm not sure which direction to go now. I have a feeling I'll be about 80% lake, 20% ocean so I want to be sure to pick up the right one. We're traveling to the Bay Area this weekend so I think I'll try a few out to see how they feel.

Welcome

Welcome Greg. Yakin' is the way to go. See you on the water, Amos the SuperVato

Welcome Greg, I am up in Redding usually fish around here most of the time, but this year I have been to salt more than fresh water. Good luck on your search,  keep us posted !!
Jeff

Nice to see a lot of locals!

I have narrowed the search down to the Hobie Outback and Revolution 13. I'll primarily be in large lakes (Tahoe, Shasta, Oroville) roughly 80% of the time, but would also like the ability to go into the ocean for salmon, rockfish and halibut here on the north coast in California.

I know much of the decision is user preference and comfort within each kayak, but would love to hear opinions of others. I figure both will do the job, but when wind and current comes up on the ocean I'd like to be able to make it back at a safe pace.

Thanks for any suggestions you may have.

Greg

Greg, both are great boats, test ride them both and see which one fits you and your needs. I have a Revo and I like it! I've also owned an Outback and liked it also. Welcome to the Madnees, welcome to "the Darkside" once you get your Hobie!