Peddle vs. Paddle - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

OutdoorAdvntr · 02-13-2013, 05:00 AM

hi, sorry to hijack your thread but i have a question related to pedal/paddle. hobie is designed for both right? for paddling, are they comparable with other regular paddle yak, in terms of tracking & speed? thanks!

RockyRaab · 02-13-2013, 07:08 AM

Well, paddling my ProAngler 14 is nowhere near as easy or effective as pedaling it. The boat's width (beam, to use the correct word) is such that using a paddle is simply difficult. It's the only kayak I have ever owned - or plan to. Love it.

PapaDave · 02-13-2013, 07:25 AM

Outback and Revo, yes, no problem. PA14? I have on occasions but it isn't as easy.

Old Man in the Sea · 02-13-2013, 07:52 AM

Paddling is much better exercise for your upper body and is cheaper to get started kayak fishing. If you decide to sell a paddle kayak and buy a Hobie/peddle kayak - I don't think you will go back and buy another paddle kayak unless you lose a foot or you get you sponsored by a paddle kayak company. Your legs are much bigger muscles that are sitting doing nothing and save your arms for fighting fish. - just saying. A PA 14 is like a small mothership and I do not plan to trade or go to a paddle kayak...I have seen guys go from PA14 to the newer PA12 and they are happy. All kayaks have advantages and disadvantages that is why there and many different makes and models...

taggermike · 02-13-2013, 09:30 AM

I'm using a Hobie Adventure and it does paddle well, but I rarely paddle it. Why would you except for exersize or your drive took a shit. It's hard to go back to paddleing after the pedle experience. I fish in the bay around docks and moorings and my hobie, 16' long with no reverse, is a poor choice so I use a padle yak. But for day in day out use the mirage drive can't be beat. It's evolution. I started fishing off a long board, then from a paddle board, then got a little canoe paddle for the paddleboard, the a real actual kayak(cobra FnD),then 2 more paddle yaks, and now a hobie. Caught fish on all of them. Wonder what will come out next. Mike

Baitman · 02-14-2013, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by taggermike

I'm using a Hobie Adventure and it does paddle well, Caught fish on all of them. Wonder what will come out next. Mike

Interesting set of perspectives on this subject. In 15 years of kayaking, mostly all surf kayaking , diving or fishing I've never pedaled a Hobie.
I love the control you get with a paddle in your hands. Either bracing against a wave, or turning with a sweep stroke. It just seems natural to me.
Been seeing more sails pop up on kayaks lately, as an avid sailor, I came up with this design for a roller furling main and head sail. Tested it for the first time this last weekend.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnqtY...ature=youtu.be

MarkT · 02-14-2013, 07:28 AM

When does Hobie's patent run out? I like the idea of pedaling but am not that fond of their yaks. A Trident or Extreme pedaler would be great.

02-13-2013, 07:25 AM	#3
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,474	Outback and Revo, yes, no problem. PA14? I have on occasions but it isn't as easy. __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

02-13-2013, 07:52 AM	#4
Old Man in the Sea Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Park Posts: 569	2 cents from the peanut gallery... Paddling is much better exercise for your upper body and is cheaper to get started kayak fishing. If you decide to sell a paddle kayak and buy a Hobie/peddle kayak - I don't think you will go back and buy another paddle kayak unless you lose a foot or you get you sponsored by a paddle kayak company. Your legs are much bigger muscles that are sitting doing nothing and save your arms for fighting fish. - just saying. A PA 14 is like a small mothership and I do not plan to trade or go to a paddle kayak...I have seen guys go from PA14 to the newer PA12 and they are happy. All kayaks have advantages and disadvantages that is why there and many different makes and models...

02-13-2013, 05:00 AM	#1
OutdoorAdvntr Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: RC Posts: 71	hi, sorry to hijack your thread but i have a question related to pedal/paddle. hobie is designed for both right? for paddling, are they comparable with other regular paddle yak, in terms of tracking & speed? thanks!

02-13-2013, 07:08 AM	#2
RockyRaab Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 138	Well, paddling my ProAngler 14 is nowhere near as easy or effective as pedaling it. The boat's width (beam, to use the correct word) is such that using a paddle is simply difficult. It's the only kayak I have ever owned - or plan to. Love it.

02-13-2013, 09:30 AM	#5
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	I'm using a Hobie Adventure and it does paddle well, but I rarely paddle it. Why would you except for exersize or your drive took a shit. It's hard to go back to paddleing after the pedle experience. I fish in the bay around docks and moorings and my hobie, 16' long with no reverse, is a poor choice so I use a padle yak. But for day in day out use the mirage drive can't be beat. It's evolution. I started fishing off a long board, then from a paddle board, then got a little canoe paddle for the paddleboard, the a real actual kayak(cobra FnD),then 2 more paddle yaks, and now a hobie. Caught fish on all of them. Wonder what will come out next. Mike

02-14-2013, 07:28 AM	#7
MarkT Deep Release Specialist Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 94	When does Hobie's patent run out? I like the idea of pedaling but am not that fond of their yaks. A Trident or Extreme pedaler would be great.