Hobie Defectors - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

THE DARKHORSE · 12-08-2008, 08:26 PM

Good going on catching your limit! Maybe we could trade a couple of spots to hunt

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bellcon · 12-08-2008, 09:32 PM

Another moment of fame for Big Josh
(since yer bragging

)

by the way... any 6'4" 230lb guys fishing the Hobies???
not sure if my long legs will work in em... but i am thinking bout it...
tested them a year and a half ago... decided on the trident (which i love)
but after seening the guys hauling ass all over the place around me...

thinking twice
like Josh said wind and current? seems to be no big deal

bajadog · 12-09-2008, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by bellcon

by the way... any 6'4" 230lb guys fishing the Hobies???
not sure if my long legs will work in em... but i am thinking bout it...
tested them a year and a half ago...

6'2" 210 with a revo

One Rev · 12-09-2008, 06:44 AM

I'm 6'3" and weigh about 230 and my outbacks were just awesome. I'm looking forward to the day I get my new one. I've had opportunities to pick up a paddle kayak but am holding off for the pedals.

Mike
Lakeside
(soon to be Chula Vista)

Drew · 12-09-2008, 09:08 AM

6'4" 230 here! (Well, I was 230 - down to 220 today). I have a revo and an outback - fit in both comfortably. Don't sweat it.

Billy V · 12-09-2008, 09:19 AM

Not 1 defector in the bunch.
Once you go peddle yak.....you never go back.

FISHIONADO · 12-09-2008, 09:46 AM

Count me as a defector. I agree that mirage drives perform much better in windy/choppy conditions. I don't go out in those conditions much anymore. I prefer a paddle kayak all-around, less expensive, less maintenance, less risk, less things to forget at home or lose at the launch.

That said, the mirage drive is an excellent mechanical design, I'm still impressed with it's performance.

dorf · 12-09-2008, 11:23 AM

6'3" 225 on my Outback.
I take my 2 boys on with me (one 65lbs. on the front one 80lbs. in the back). We all catch fish and move around find.
Launching (by myself) at LJ is great. Drop the rudder and the drive in and cut through the waves like butter.

steveooo · 12-09-2008, 12:27 PM

I think I have the new offensive line to help out the chargers this year...

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Originally Posted by bellcon

6'4" 230lb

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Originally Posted by bajadog

6'2" 210 with a revo

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Originally Posted by One Rev

I'm 6'3" and weigh about 230

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Originally Posted by Drew

6'4" 230 here!

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Originally Posted by dorf

6'3" 225 on my Outback.

MalibuJohnny · 12-10-2008, 11:06 AM

I have an X-Factor, bought it at OEX Sunset!

Other than the handles wearing out, I love it. For a fat guy, it is the way to go

I was told by a few Peddlers, that they suffer form lower back pain after long rides….is that true?

12-08-2008, 08:26 PM	#1
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	I'm going to start fishing Malibu... Good going on catching your limit! Maybe we could trade a couple of spots to hunt . __________________

12-09-2008, 11:23 AM	#8
dorf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 279	6'3" 225 on my Outback. I take my 2 boys on with me (one 65lbs. on the front one 80lbs. in the back). We all catch fish and move around find. Launching (by myself) at LJ is great. Drop the rudder and the drive in and cut through the waves like butter. __________________ Don't try to confuse me with facts! I hereby reject your reality and submit my own.

12-10-2008, 11:06 AM	#10
MalibuJohnny Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lahina (I Wish) Posts: 272	Paddle or Peddle I have an X-Factor, bought it at OEX Sunset! Other than the handles wearing out, I love it. For a fat guy, it is the way to go I was told by a few Peddlers, that they suffer form lower back pain after long rides….is that true? __________________ Malibu Johnny must catch fish

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12-08-2008, 09:32 PM	#2
bellcon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Pedro Posts: 999	Another moment of fame for Big Josh (since yer bragging ) by the way... any 6'4" 230lb guys fishing the Hobies??? not sure if my long legs will work in em... but i am thinking bout it... tested them a year and a half ago... decided on the trident (which i love) but after seening the guys hauling ass all over the place around me... thinking twice like Josh said wind and current? seems to be no big deal

12-09-2008, 06:44 AM	#4
One Rev Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 65	I'm 6'3" and weigh about 230 and my outbacks were just awesome. I'm looking forward to the day I get my new one. I've had opportunities to pick up a paddle kayak but am holding off for the pedals. Mike Lakeside (soon to be Chula Vista)

12-09-2008, 09:08 AM	#5
Drew Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 45	6'4" 230 here! (Well, I was 230 - down to 220 today). I have a revo and an outback - fit in both comfortably. Don't sweat it.

12-09-2008, 09:19 AM	#6
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	Not 1 defector in the bunch. Once you go peddle yak.....you never go back.

12-09-2008, 09:46 AM	#7
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	Count me as a defector. I agree that mirage drives perform much better in windy/choppy conditions. I don't go out in those conditions much anymore. I prefer a paddle kayak all-around, less expensive, less maintenance, less risk, less things to forget at home or lose at the launch. That said, the mirage drive is an excellent mechanical design, I'm still impressed with it's performance.