Picking a new kayak

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by easyday

I do it all the time in a paddle kayak......you don't need peddles to fish.

So if that fish would have been caught on a Hobie would you go out and buy one? What if it was caught on a boat? Would you go out and buy a boat? The guy just happened to be on a paddle kayak, end of story.

[easyday]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

So if that fish would have been caught on a Hobie would you go out and buy one? What if it was caught on a boat? Would you go out and buy a boat? The guy just happened to be on a paddle kayak, end of story.

The fact that he happened to be was my point, obviously I hit some nerves saying you can do in a paddle kayak what you can in a hobie.....obviously I am inferior and will never be able to fish out of a paddle kayak. I might as well go trade my I phone in for a rock. Haha I'm so far behind the times.

[cell128]

When u fishing LJ Jim? Ill pay u $10 to be my guide lol

[momo fish]

My grandpa used to tell me the "hardcore is a word made up by stubborn men to feel better about themselves".. 😂

Both sides have preferences and just need to respect it.. OR we have a peddle verse paddle tournament and re prize will be the opposite kayak for the winner..

[easyday]

thats an interesting way to come up with a meaning for someone calling something hardcore, I remember my grandpa saying the fighting against the Japanese on the islands during WW2 was hardcore. To each their own I guess. When a hobie catches the a fish bigger than 1200 lbs we can talk..... Just remember a paddle kayaker has the record for the largest fish ever caught from a kayak.

[corpsmanusn2001]

Originally Posted by easyday

thats an interesting way to come up with a meaning for someone calling something hardcore, I remember my grandpa saying the fighting against the Japanese on the islands during WW2 was hardcore. To each their own I guess. When a hobie catches the a fish bigger than 1200 lbs we can talk..... Just remember a paddle kayaker has the record for the largest fish ever caught from a kayak.

Your grandpa is a stud. WWII vets kicked ass! Much respect for those folks. If you guys see a crusty old vet rocking a military ball cap, shake his hand and say thank you.

[Bert Vega]

Originally Posted by easyday

When a hobie catches the a fish bigger than 1200 lbs we can talk..... Just remember a paddle kayaker has the record for the largest fish ever caught from a kayak.

Like reeling in a 1200lbs log. Took over 20 minutes to get bait down and only 90 to get the shark to surface. They are targeting one of the slowest most lethargic fish I have ever seen. Make it a 1200 marlin and let the good times roll.

[momo fish]

It's a fun debate/discussion... Like I said to each their own.. I personally don't care as I have owned both.. And both have their pros / cons...

[momo fish]

Having always been one to not follow the crowds I can tell you what convinced me to get a hobie (even with a shoulder injury).. I finally gave up the old chevy for a honda, the old blackberry for the iPhone and then finally the old Malibu for the hobie and life has been far more enjoyable...

1. Your leg muscles are far stronger than arm muscle and thus will last longer and be able to cover more ground. Anyone who disputes this.. Well I don't know what to say.

2. I believe the percentage of folks moving on to a hobie verses from a hobie is probably 95% to 5%... Could be wrong but heard this quote from a dealer 2 years ago..

3. Speed is about the same on both, but when I had a Malibu I needed a break every 30 minutes or so to rest.. With the outback it's like walking and can go on for hours..

4. I was worried about fishing the kelp but my fears were just that, fears.. I know just close the drives with the bungee and pull out the paddle.. I spend 90% of the time using the drive, verses the 10% when I'm in the kelp fishing.. Heck I leave the drives down so I don't drift as well instead of having to tie on to something.. If I'm stuck I pull the drives out and I'm free again..

5. As much as I missed the storage on a non-hobie, I realized I did not have to bring the whole tackle store when I head out. Made me a better angler (almost). I pretty much bring a few weighs, hooks and iron now in a nice compact waterproof container.

6. You can land a hobie far better with the drives on verses a paddle.. Before everyone jumps on this point here is why... I can gain speed quick and beat the next wave far better than with my Malibu. With a paddle boat, you just need to time it better. Keep in mind I said land and not launch.. I HATE launching a hobie!

7. You mentioned LJ and yellowtail.. Heard from a notable angler that for this kind of fishing a hobie is best as you can cover more ground.

Anyhow just my 2 cents from my limited experience. Take from it what you need and decide. I know of a few guys on here who don't fish from a hobie and kick ass like Mike and Danny for example..

Originally Posted by Kaleb

Kind of torn in my decisions right now. I primarily want to do kelp and YT fishing in La Jolla although I do a lot of bay fishing now. My previous kayak was a Native watercraft Mantaray 12 I liked it, only problems were weight capacity and stability. I'm really looking into the x factor because it easily solves both of those problems + it's cheap and I can get a fully rigged, paddle, seat, anchor, bait tank and fish finder ETC. For about 1k with. I have also tried the wilderness systems ride 135 and liked that one a lot. A little more expensive then the x factor. The last option is save up about 400-500 more and get an out back? What do you guys recommend?

[rossman]

When you grow old do you want to tell your kids that you were a kayak fisherman or a carnival ride tester?

[yak-fishing-socal]

Originally Posted by rossman

When you grow old do you want to tell your kids that you were a kayak fisherman or a carnival ride tester?

☝👍👍👍🎢🚣 I'm a paddler all the way

The only reason why I would buy a Hobie would be for my fiance so she can keep up

[momo fish]

Thank goodness for progress... Wonder how many seals could fit on the back during feeding...

[jorluivil]

We went from carrying a kayak to wheeling it down to the launch

[jorluivil]

We also went from two people in kayak to a tandem

[momo fish]

So what did we learn today kids...

1. Paddle kayakers can't catch fish.

2. Peddle kayakers are carnival test riders.

3. When fishing is slow, we hand feed seals and fight on the Internet.

4. Chuck D discovered his twin bother on a kayak fishing website and discover they are sworn enemies in the peddle verses paddle conflict.... Find out next week on the Maury Show..

Gotta love the break between winter and spring.. Even if it's a small one..

[ful-rac]

Don't forget we also learned that chuck d has a twin brother who also fishes off his kayak.....and his kayak has a friggin prop on it!! That's worse than a paddle kayak!

[momo fish]

Good catch! Fixed it

[corpsmanusn2001]

Nice! I wish I could get that seat in my 2014...jealous