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06-08-2011, 07:59 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: MA
Posts: 3,630
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Hobie Mirage drive fishing yak
Anyone have any good advice on where to get a good price and what model would be best?
Think Im gonna take the plunge . My hands/wrists are cooked ! I wanna fish more and my legs are still good , so I m thinking trolling? Figure will keep my fat ass in shape too!
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06-08-2011, 08:01 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Cumberland, RI
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Not sure on where... But I've got a Revo and love it. Some prefer the roomier outback. I like the Revo since it's a tad faster the the outback, so if you need to cover alot of water you can do it a little quicker. I'd say test them both and see which one you like better. You can't go wrong with either.
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Good judgement comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgement -- Keith Benning
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06-08-2011, 08:29 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
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I've already made the decision to take the plunge for one next year/ or maybe end of season this year.....looking at the revo for next year.
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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06-08-2011, 08:33 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Cumberland, RI
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If you are in no hurry, scour the internet for a used hobie. You have to act quick as they don't last long...
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Good judgement comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgement -- Keith Benning
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06-08-2011, 08:44 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
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Its amazing how quickly they get scooped up..they are in high demand
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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06-08-2011, 09:15 AM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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Love my PA!!!  |
Almost time to get our fish on!!! 
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06-08-2011, 11:51 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Fork
Posts: 2,260
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigFish
Love my PA!!! |
Friend of mine has a PA i call it the USS Nimitz as you can launch a plane of that thing. Its amazing how fast that thing moves in the water. On my wish list. |
Originally Posted by Flaptail
"Throw plugs like we do that will cause them to suffer humility. Pogies make any fisherman look good when bass are around. Bait is easy."
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06-08-2011, 12:08 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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I call mine an aircraft carrier.....and if you think the Revo can outpace me in a PA.....anytime....anyplace!!!! |
Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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06-08-2011, 12:46 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Cumberland, RI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigFish
I call mine an aircraft carrier.....and if you think the Revo can outpace me in a PA.....anytime....anyplace!!!! |
If I lived closer I'd take some of that action... |
Good judgement comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgement -- Keith Benning
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06-08-2011, 01:22 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by eastendlu
Friend of mine has a PA i call it the USS Nimitz as you can launch a plane of that thing. Its amazing how fast that thing moves in the water. On my wish list.
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If you ever go out on a Yakrats Scramble with Larry its like a Carrier group.....Larry is the USS Nimitz and we are all destroyer Escorts....got a couple of Frigates mixed in to the group too |
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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06-08-2011, 01:30 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
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That puppy leaves a wake like Kennedy's PT-109!!! |
Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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06-08-2011, 02:27 PM
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Canceled
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: vt
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My brother has a PA, he ate something that wanted out when he was in the middle of Joppa flats. Luckily he was in the dark and hung his butt over the side. How many kayaks can you do that out of, not in?
The thing is definitely the Queen Mary of kayaks.
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Lets Go Darwin
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06-09-2011, 03:47 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Jupiter,Florida
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Forgive my ignorance Larry, but what is a PA?
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"...you want to catch more fish?..fish
more days.
www.edgesportfishing.com
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06-09-2011, 04:01 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Jupiter,Florida
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Disregard that Larry, I figured out what you meant. Holy 50 they sure are proud of those things!!!
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"...you want to catch more fish?..fish
more days.
www.edgesportfishing.com
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06-09-2011, 04:29 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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George they are awesome....great platform for duck hunting I am told also!  |
Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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06-09-2011, 04:48 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
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Chef... Get one!!!! You can try mine anytime.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
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06-09-2011, 05:11 PM
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Hydro Orientated Lures
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Brockton,Ma
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I raced Mac in his Revo me in my Outback ,, both with Turbo fins. We stayed neck and neck in North River ,,. Granted Mac isn't in half as good as shape as me . (he's 50 now).. Consider Outback for the extra room .. Try and buy Local I had one shipped and it was damaged in shipping ,, went thru hell getting it squared away with the shipping company . couldn't use it for 4 months until their inspector came out ,, inspecting the yak and packaging ... I got 600 back , Total package was 1,750 - the 600 ... But I ordered extras ,, Turbo fins ,, sailing rudder ,, Hobie Life jacket , Wheels ,, fish finder,, mount,, battery,,built in compass . Rod leashes .. Rod extensions (don't need those )..
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Belcher Goonfoock (retired)
(dob 4-21-07)
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06-09-2011, 08:59 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: MA
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Nice! Now I really want one . Is there sales tax on yaks in RI? CT? MA? NH? ME?
What else do I need to get for gear? Looking for advice on fish finder , rod holders , etc, all the BS i wouldn't think of too . Thinking if I get it all at once I could get a better deal? Need to make all purchases now , in another 6 months ,there will be nothing more for myself...
I found a 2011 used , only a few times , months old. SOld couple weeks ago.....
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06-09-2011, 09:06 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Lexington, MA
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Alden of Sunapee in Newport, NH is an excellent dealer and you can get them to throw in a lifetjacket or dolly.... they sometimes have demo ones available.. Mark works there and he is very active in New England Kayak fishing webbsite
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06-10-2011, 03:47 AM
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Hydro Orientated Lures
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Brockton,Ma
Posts: 8,484
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fish finder depends how deep your pockets are .. Mine was $100 .. and I rolled the yak so it's been under water and still good . I just like knowing how deep of water I'n in. Mine isn't a gps or anything . still Fish Finder 100,, mount 60 ,, battery 60 .. adds up . Mine shows clumps of mud as fish (north river is loaded),, It also had my heart pounding in jelly fish infested waters . (Onset Bay)
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Belcher Goonfoock (retired)
(dob 4-21-07)
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06-10-2011, 09:44 AM
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Hydro Orientated Lures
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Brockton,Ma
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add to that charger ,,, battery doesn't come with one..
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Belcher Goonfoock (retired)
(dob 4-21-07)
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06-11-2011, 01:48 PM
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Hydro Orientated Lures
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Brockton,Ma
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Out with Bad Larry this am ... raining ,, fog rolling in . had a couple of fish break water missing my plug .. That was it . I was marking them on my fish finder .. they just weren't hitting .
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Belcher Goonfoock (retired)
(dob 4-21-07)
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06-11-2011, 03:50 PM
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#23
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: acushnet,mass.
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any interest in a 2009 outback used maybe 6 times?
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06-11-2011, 04:35 PM
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#24
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: MA
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Thanks , but put a deposit down on the PA!! I know chef chris was looking at them....
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06-12-2011, 06:22 AM
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Hydro Orientated Lures
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Brockton,Ma
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get a good life jacket ,, mine will keep me floating face up if knocked unconscious (power boat),,
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Belcher Goonfoock (retired)
(dob 4-21-07)
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06-12-2011, 07:20 AM
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Super Moderator
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Location: Georgetown MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by leo33
any interest in a 2009 outback used maybe 6 times?
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I'm interested....PM me some details. |
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