MIRAGE DRIVES BREAKING - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

cabojohn · 08-12-2015, 11:14 AM

CLIP IN petals?

I have had zero issues with a mirage drive.

I do carry an extra paddle in the hull just in case of a failure.

chris138 · 08-12-2015, 11:24 AM

my carbon fiber paddle will last longer than I will. Hell, it might be a family heirloom one day...

Zed · 08-12-2015, 11:33 AM

My shoulders have already lasted longer paddling than mirages have been invented. But the replacement costs will be steeeeeep when they do go.

Cabo is always bitching about his mirage drive not working right. I have to remind him hes paddling.

Jim Sammons LJKF · 08-12-2015, 01:24 PM

In well over 20 years of kayak fishing I have never broken a paddle.

JohnMckroidJr · 08-13-2015, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Sammons LJKF

In well over 20 years of kayak fishing I have never broken a paddle.

That is why the paddle is a good back up if the mirage drive has problems. It is definitely a back up......maneuvering a kayak with hands free to reel in fish, eat lunch, adjust fishfinder, take photos....etc is why kayakers switch over.

Murray · 08-13-2015, 09:15 AM

Just replaced linkage on my drive. Will use old parts as backups. Tuned rudder and am ready for the rest of the season. Fastlane service was great. In and out under 1.5 hours. Will take a 7/16th wrench and small vise grips with me from now on 'just in case'. Make sure you have a paddle for back up for those who run pedal systems. With that said, pedal system for fishing is super convenient and imo the 'only way to go'.

JohnMckroidJr · 08-12-2015, 11:32 AM

So far, broken peddles, gear teeth, mast, and drum. One thing I have not broken yet, that I hear lasts about 2 years, is the chain. Good idea to put some heavy grease on the stainless steel cable part of the chain that is not protected by plastic sheathing. That area is known to rust and fail.

08-12-2015, 11:33 AM	#3
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	My shoulders have already lasted longer paddling than mirages have been invented. But the replacement costs will be steeeeeep when they do go. Cabo is always bitching about his mirage drive not working right. I have to remind him hes paddling. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

08-12-2015, 01:24 PM	#4
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	In well over 20 years of kayak fishing I have never broken a paddle. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

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08-12-2015, 11:14 AM	#1
cabojohn PROBATION Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 657	CLIP IN petals? I have had zero issues with a mirage drive. I do carry an extra paddle in the hull just in case of a failure.

08-12-2015, 11:24 AM	#2
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	my carbon fiber paddle will last longer than I will. Hell, it might be a family heirloom one day...

08-13-2015, 09:15 AM	#6
Murray Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 326	Just replaced linkage on my drive. Will use old parts as backups. Tuned rudder and am ready for the rest of the season. Fastlane service was great. In and out under 1.5 hours. Will take a 7/16th wrench and small vise grips with me from now on 'just in case'. Make sure you have a paddle for back up for those who run pedal systems. With that said, pedal system for fishing is super convenient and imo the 'only way to go'.