Second time in LJ 11/2....Success!??? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

easyday · 11-04-2014, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by captnblood34

Don't cave for a Hobie dude! It isn't a standard unless you choose to make it one. Do you buy products based solely on reviews, start a hobby because you think it will give you street cred? I'm a paddler (WS Tarpon 120) and proud of it. IMO peddling a Hobie is equivalent to a trophy deer being taken by a cross bow.... Don't mind me though I'm just a Hobie hater but some that want to be on the water in a yak are limited to this option only. If you're concerned with it, Remember it's the fish earned and lessons learned you post that people are interested in not your ride.

Regards,

J

Not a Hobie hater here, but I do paddle a WS Tarpon 160 and absolutely love it. I think it's going to be a very long time (if ever) until I switch. And I have a major right hand injury that only allows me to grip the paddle with 3 fingers.

ceviche eater · 11-05-2014, 07:29 AM

I tried both before I made the purchase and I went for the X factor.

Bert Vega · 11-05-2014, 02:38 PM

Hobie was the one for me. I looked at several kayaks before making my own mind up. To me the Hobie was worth the extra money. Not saying I have had no issues. But wouldnt change it for any other kayak. The plus out weight the negative for me.

11-05-2014, 07:29 AM	#2
ceviche eater Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Mission hills Posts: 133	I tried both before I made the purchase and I went for the X factor.

11-05-2014, 02:38 PM	#3
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	Hobie was the one for me. I looked at several kayaks before making my own mind up. To me the Hobie was worth the extra money. Not saying I have had no issues. But wouldnt change it for any other kayak. The plus out weight the negative for me.