The hobies are in big time
I'll never go back to paddling again. As far as $$ it isn't as bad as you think, especially if you don't have any equipment to start. You can get the revolution w/out the fishing package - just rig it yourself and save $$, for around $1500. This includes a paddle, rudder and a seat. Most good quality fishing yaks with a rudder come in between $850-$1200. The value of the mirage drive is around $450 so when you take the drive out of the equation it is a very competitively priced kayak. Chris - if your thinking about getting into yak fishing let me know and we can head out one morning - I have an extra tarpon 140 - sorry only one hobie
. You can also take the hobie for a spin if you want to test drive one.