Any thoughts on OK Torque vs Hobie PA? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

kayakfisherman · 11-01-2014, 08:00 AM

Rick,

You've concluded that:

"I've never paddled", plus, "I'm a novice fisherman", equals:

"I need hands free" and, "I need trolling motor"

There's no such thing as hands free. On a hobie, one hand is on the rudder 80-90% of the time. Trolling motor? Very rarely do you see a SoCal kayakfisherman with a trolling motor.

You're 60 with bad knees, but you want to peddle? Just moving to-and-from
with a Hobie ProAngler 14 will put an end to your knee problem...

You want storage. All hobies have poor storage because of
the Mirage Drive.

You've drawn many conclusions already, without the benefit of experience.

Don't be so quick to discount the exercise benefits of paddling. There's alot
of paddle kayaks that will help you enjoy the learning curve of kayakfishing.

Ease into the sport. Try lots of things. That way, your experience will help you draw realistic conclusions. Good Luck!

11-01-2014, 08:00 AM	#2
kayakfisherman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 715	Rick, You've concluded that: "I've never paddled", plus, "I'm a novice fisherman", equals: "I need hands free" and, "I need trolling motor" There's no such thing as hands free. On a hobie, one hand is on the rudder 80-90% of the time. Trolling motor? Very rarely do you see a SoCal kayakfisherman with a trolling motor. You're 60 with bad knees, but you want to peddle? Just moving to-and-from with a Hobie ProAngler 14 will put an end to your knee problem... You want storage. All hobies have poor storage because of the Mirage Drive. You've drawn many conclusions already, without the benefit of experience. Don't be so quick to discount the exercise benefits of paddling. There's alot of paddle kayaks that will help you enjoy the learning curve of kayakfishing. Ease into the sport. Try lots of things. That way, your experience will help you draw realistic conclusions. Good Luck!