I have had the solo skiff for a little over 9 months now. I have absolutely nothing negative to say about it. I have been on the saltwater flats of the Texas coast, small power plant lakes, and the open waters of Toledo Bend in this vessel. Primary advantage- the ability to go where no one else can. Whether it is a small drain on the shoreline of a saltwater bay, or flooded vegetation in a lake, the solo skiff will get you there. I found a fork among some trees while fishing Toledo Bend a few weeks ago. The left fork opened up into the main lake while the right fork went into a large patch of bushes. The entrance to the right fork was as wide as the Solo so needless to say, no other boats were in there. I thought it was an excellent location especially if it had been close to spawn (too bad it was way past spawn.) While fishing in the bushes I heard a boat pass through the fork. One guy asked his partner "turning left, right?". His partner laughed and said "definitely not going right!" I shouted from the bushes, "You can take a right if you want to!" I can only imagine what they said as they ventured left. That sums up the Solo Skiff. Go where no boat can go, catch fish no boat can catch. Comparing it to a kayak. No comparison. I can get to areas I wouldn't have even attempted in my Hobie in no time at all, and with less than a gallon of gas on the boat. Why in the world would you want to paddle?!?!? Best purchase I have ever made, which brings me to the last point. I always see people talk about the cost. You can buy the Solo, motor and trailer for around 3500. That's about how much you will pay for a new standard Hobie. Did I mention that you don't even need a trailer. Some people choose to haul it in the back of their truck. What about add-ons? No problem with depth finders, trolling motors, lights, power poles, it has all been done before. If your in Texas, join the facebook Texas Solo Skiff group and see for yourself. People are passionate about their skiff for a reason. The Solo Skiff is in a league of it's own. I may just have to buy me a fleet of them!
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July 2019
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