Smaller Hobies - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

PAL · 04-23-2014, 09:05 AM

^If the tax man takes an interest in you, it won't matter what 'yak you're on. This is a non-starter, and no reason to avoid a shorter boat in my opinion. Most of these incidents took place between Morro Bay and San Francisco, with one off Santa Barbara (give or take).

I've talked with every angler known to have been knocked off a yak by a GWS. Going off memory, the boats were: Hobie Adventure (16'); Ocean Kayak Prowler 15 (15'); Hobie Revo (14'); Cobra Fish n Dive (12'). I'm forgetting a couple, but I might as well add the sit-inside touring kayak that also took a strike (16').

Workplacesafety, you might as well test the Revo 11, but take your normal fishing load including a bait tank to see how much you'll weigh it down. It's a nice shorter boat. Most Hobies have a trophy fish storage problem.

MrM · 04-23-2014, 09:10 AM

How much candy can you fit in that thing?

CheapPelican · 04-23-2014, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrM

How much candy can you fit in that thing?

Took me a while to figure it out, but I get it

Mongo Johnson · 04-23-2014, 06:01 PM

I'm a big guy and the Revo 11 was tippy, but OK. Revo 13 solid, but you've heard guys who really fish and they like more fishing-centric rides the Outback and PA. Then there are the guys who love the Malibus etc.

If you want to fish, get a full size boat and or really consider on-the-water ergonomics. Fishing ergonomics are way more important than a bit of transport lifting as you'll be on the water for hours at a time.

If size to fit in the van is your core criteria then Revo 11 may be the ticket -- or whatever fits like the Sport.

It might be worth considering how much transporting the yak in your van will mung up the van -- even if it’s just good clean moisture when you're able to wash the boat on site.

But, you hear guys talk about water in the hull and there’s always some debris from a beach drag or hump up a trail. You might consider a water bladder to do a rinse at least before slipping into the van. Still, sand and a drip of fishy goo can brighten up the van otherwise.

Ha-ha.

I'd agree with the other poster who suggested a rack. They're loads of post on racks. I think Steveoo or Landwhale may have vans and might have suggestions.

A sturdy step-ladder to leverage the boat up top onto a rack and some good cam straps may be easier that demungging the van. I used to carry a big hard fiberglass Tadco and aluminum canoes on a Pinto wagon without trouble. Now with a 6.5' bed pickup and red flags it's way easier.

04-23-2014, 09:10 AM	#2
MrM Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Matrix Posts: 643	How much candy can you fit in that thing? __________________ -Kevin

04-23-2014, 06:01 PM	#4
Mongo Johnson Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Long Beach Posts: 192	I'm a big guy and the Revo 11 was tippy, but OK. Revo 13 solid, but you've heard guys who really fish and they like more fishing-centric rides the Outback and PA. Then there are the guys who love the Malibus etc. If you want to fish, get a full size boat and or really consider on-the-water ergonomics. Fishing ergonomics are way more important than a bit of transport lifting as you'll be on the water for hours at a time. If size to fit in the van is your core criteria then Revo 11 may be the ticket -- or whatever fits like the Sport. It might be worth considering how much transporting the yak in your van will mung up the van -- even if it’s just good clean moisture when you're able to wash the boat on site. But, you hear guys talk about water in the hull and there’s always some debris from a beach drag or hump up a trail. You might consider a water bladder to do a rinse at least before slipping into the van. Still, sand and a drip of fishy goo can brighten up the van otherwise. Ha-ha. I'd agree with the other poster who suggested a rack. They're loads of post on racks. I think Steveoo or Landwhale may have vans and might have suggestions. A sturdy step-ladder to leverage the boat up top onto a rack and some good cam straps may be easier that demungging the van. I used to carry a big hard fiberglass Tadco and aluminum canoes on a Pinto wagon without trouble. Now with a 6.5' bed pickup and red flags it's way easier. __________________ A day on the water . . . priceless.

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04-23-2014, 09:05 AM	#1
PAL Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 754	^If the tax man takes an interest in you, it won't matter what 'yak you're on. This is a non-starter, and no reason to avoid a shorter boat in my opinion. Most of these incidents took place between Morro Bay and San Francisco, with one off Santa Barbara (give or take). I've talked with every angler known to have been knocked off a yak by a GWS. Going off memory, the boats were: Hobie Adventure (16'); Ocean Kayak Prowler 15 (15'); Hobie Revo (14'); Cobra Fish n Dive (12'). I'm forgetting a couple, but I might as well add the sit-inside touring kayak that also took a strike (16'). Workplacesafety, you might as well test the Revo 11, but take your normal fishing load including a bait tank to see how much you'll weigh it down. It's a nice shorter boat. Most Hobies have a trophy fish storage problem.