feedback from Hobie peddlers please - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Freeway · 11-24-2007, 04:14 PM

Those hobies are great kayaks and ranks at the top compared to the other kayaks. I think the peddle kayak will ease the discomfort of any back pain but you will get stiffness in your back legs arms and butt after and everywhere else after 8hrs.You are less likely to notice it on the water though. You will definetly notice the pluses of this type of kayak and be awed that their is a fishing kayak that makes everything that was a bit annoying or a hassle to dissappear. Their are alot of pluses to this kayak but the one that I most appreciate is when your about 5 miles out and the current is strong you don't have to worry that you would end up in mexico. The only downfall to a Hobie is landing. I haven't quite mastered it yet but who has. Rolling 1,2,3 times a year for a kodak moment is no big deal. I purchased my hobie for Ron in San Diego. Good Luck.

Holy Mackerel · 11-24-2007, 05:48 PM

If you are looking for a Hobie, look no further than here...

http://www.oeexpress.com/oceanside-store.html

Nate will take care of you!

reel fishy · 11-25-2007, 06:02 AM

How about kayatank compatability? I have one of Jim Sammons bait tanks for my Prowler and it has worked great, but those that have the kayatank have said it is the best.

So the Hobie doesn't have in-hull storage for rods, game bag, etc? I guess the pedal drive pretty much nixes the storage and kayatank ideas...

Just as in boating, it's a matter of trade-offs.

steveooo · 11-25-2007, 06:53 AM

Kayatank works. Big fish can go in the front hatch with a little gymnastic work. Other than that, internal storage is a no go.

Adam · 11-25-2007, 08:22 AM

Yes, the storage does stink. I can't put my rods in the hull. Launching through heavy surf I put my reels in a dry bag, tie the rods to the kayak and assemble everything on the water. I hate this. Also, the kayak is a beast out of the water. I have a station wagon and I can barely lift the kayak onto the roof rack. These are drawbacks.

bjoseph · 11-25-2007, 11:16 AM

The kayatank fits really well in the well right in front of the seat on the mirages. I use a fish blanket behind the seat for fish holding. Loading the adventure on top of a Dodge caravan is a girl dog, but I don't have the roof wheelie things. The roof wheelie things would probably make loading it way easier.

dorf · 11-25-2007, 09:43 PM

I have 2 outbacks. I have no problem loading them on top of each other on the top of my Explorer. I am 6'-3" 220 pounds
I have chronic low back pain and have no problems moving this yak.
I take my 2 boys out with me (talk about stability).
Storage: If you watch the Hobie video they store their rods in the front hatch, These are small fresh water rods. I use a home made bait tube that rides along the side out of the way.
The Outback comes with 4 rod holders molded (very handy). The Mirage drive came in very hand yesterday when we were coming back to Shelter Island from the Bait Barge. The current was ripping. If I was using a paddle with kids I would not have made it back. In fact I saw a guy with his kid on a Malibu turn back because he knew hew would not make it against the current.

Take one for a spin.

AYS · 11-27-2007, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reel fishy

How about kayatank compatability? I have one of Jim Sammons bait tanks for my Prowler and it has worked great, but those that have the kayatank have said it is the best.

We make Kayatanks for the Outback, Adventure, Revolution, and Outfitter. As long as its a new outback we have a tank, if you buy used there is a chance that it may be a model that We do not have a KayaTank for.

11-25-2007, 06:02 AM	#3
reel fishy Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 42	kayatank? How about kayatank compatability? I have one of Jim Sammons bait tanks for my Prowler and it has worked great, but those that have the kayatank have said it is the best. So the Hobie doesn't have in-hull storage for rods, game bag, etc? I guess the pedal drive pretty much nixes the storage and kayatank ideas... Just as in boating, it's a matter of trade-offs.

11-25-2007, 11:16 AM	#6
bjoseph Junior Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: escondido Posts: 13	kayatank and loading The kayatank fits really well in the well right in front of the seat on the mirages. I use a fish blanket behind the seat for fish holding. Loading the adventure on top of a Dodge caravan is a girl dog, but I don't have the roof wheelie things. The roof wheelie things would probably make loading it way easier.

11-24-2007, 04:14 PM	#1
Freeway Junior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: vbxcvb Posts: 13	Those hobies are great kayaks and ranks at the top compared to the other kayaks. I think the peddle kayak will ease the discomfort of any back pain but you will get stiffness in your back legs arms and butt after and everywhere else after 8hrs.You are less likely to notice it on the water though. You will definetly notice the pluses of this type of kayak and be awed that their is a fishing kayak that makes everything that was a bit annoying or a hassle to dissappear. Their are alot of pluses to this kayak but the one that I most appreciate is when your about 5 miles out and the current is strong you don't have to worry that you would end up in mexico. The only downfall to a Hobie is landing. I haven't quite mastered it yet but who has. Rolling 1,2,3 times a year for a kodak moment is no big deal. I purchased my hobie for Ron in San Diego. Good Luck.

11-24-2007, 05:48 PM	#2
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	If you are looking for a Hobie, look no further than here... http://www.oeexpress.com/oceanside-store.html Nate will take care of you!

11-25-2007, 06:53 AM	#4
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,922	Kayatank works. Big fish can go in the front hatch with a little gymnastic work. Other than that, internal storage is a no go.

11-25-2007, 08:22 AM	#5
Adam Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 27	Yes, the storage does stink. I can't put my rods in the hull. Launching through heavy surf I put my reels in a dry bag, tie the rods to the kayak and assemble everything on the water. I hate this. Also, the kayak is a beast out of the water. I have a station wagon and I can barely lift the kayak onto the roof rack. These are drawbacks.

11-25-2007, 09:43 PM	#7
dorf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 279	I have 2 outbacks. I have no problem loading them on top of each other on the top of my Explorer. I am 6'-3" 220 pounds I have chronic low back pain and have no problems moving this yak. I take my 2 boys out with me (talk about stability). Storage: If you watch the Hobie video they store their rods in the front hatch, These are small fresh water rods. I use a home made bait tube that rides along the side out of the way. The Outback comes with 4 rod holders molded (very handy). The Mirage drive came in very hand yesterday when we were coming back to Shelter Island from the Bait Barge. The current was ripping. If I was using a paddle with kids I would not have made it back. In fact I saw a guy with his kid on a Malibu turn back because he knew hew would not make it against the current. Take one for a spin.