Hobie Pro Angler Question - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Rob929 · 04-06-2010, 10:45 AM

I used to only use the paddle both launching and landing.. and finally started using the fins.. Huge difference. I get about knee deep, and drop rudder and pedals in. You can really power out through the surf- and at that pace, its relatively easy to keep straight.

I have started using the pedals landing as well. Its especially helpful when the surf is up. Keep an eye on the timing of the sets. wait for your break, but also try to stay right behind the last wave of the set. With the drive, you can outpace incoming waves, and get into 3-4 feet of water pretty quickly if you then need to jump out and stabilize things. I love the speed of the turbo fins in these situations..

IntrntFshrman · 04-06-2010, 10:58 AM

So would you guys say that because the fins give you much more speed, you can get IN the pro angler earlier (i.e. knee deep) which gets rid of the problem of getting in fast in the first place? I got in around waste deep with the xfactor and this is an issue for me, being 'somewhat' larger than most....(325)

-scallywag- · 04-06-2010, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mikecollins86

So would you guys say that because the fins give you much more speed, you can get IN the pro angler earlier (i.e. knee deep) which gets rid of the problem of getting in fast in the first place? I got in around waste deep with the xfactor and this is an issue for me, being 'somewhat' larger than most....(325)

No worries Mike!!!
Getting on in shallow water is no prob, just have the fins bungied and the rudder up, then paddle out a little (pretend its the x-factor) so the fins don't hit bottom (2-3ft deep), then unbungie the fins and go, using the paddle to stear. sometimes i even stall in that 2-3ft zone just staying perpendicular to the waves and wait for a set to pass before haulin thru the.
99.9% of the time LJ is easily do-able using the methods others have described, you probably won't even get wet in the prangler, although I would still never use the rudder in the surf zone....but i guess thats just me??
So what r u waiting for....buy the thing already and lets fish!!!!

toby · 04-06-2010, 04:47 PM

Hey guys!

Wanted to let you know what I learned today launching through the surf. Heading out was not a problem just paddle hard and fast. The Pro Angler is a little difficult due to it's width. I practice in an empty yak today.

1) Secure all items and tie down lines.

2) Take time to read the surf: be patient. I came in a little to soon, got sideways and pitched out of the yak. The boat landed on top of me, I came up for a quick breath and then more white water over me.

3) I didn't tie down my drive as suggested in this post. Big mistake! I think my leg got tangled in the drive leash. I was waiting for the boat to wash over me. Well it didn't. Tired of waiting, I stood up. And things were cool except my pride in front of all the kayak classes.

Wasn't to bad:

Hope I didn't bore you guys that know what you're doing. This was just for new guys like me.

Hope it helps

Tim

-scallywag- · 04-06-2010, 11:02 AM

I guess everyone has their own idea of what "large surf" is but if you can outrun the whitewater then its just another day at the shores....if you have to weave thu a couple short boarders,then get your hat wet riding in on the inside whitewater without going over then you have found yourself some surf!

04-06-2010, 10:45 AM	#1
Rob929 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 134	I used to only use the paddle both launching and landing.. and finally started using the fins.. Huge difference. I get about knee deep, and drop rudder and pedals in. You can really power out through the surf- and at that pace, its relatively easy to keep straight. I have started using the pedals landing as well. Its especially helpful when the surf is up. Keep an eye on the timing of the sets. wait for your break, but also try to stay right behind the last wave of the set. With the drive, you can outpace incoming waves, and get into 3-4 feet of water pretty quickly if you then need to jump out and stabilize things. I love the speed of the turbo fins in these situations..

04-06-2010, 10:58 AM	#2
IntrntFshrman Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 82	So would you guys say that because the fins give you much more speed, you can get IN the pro angler earlier (i.e. knee deep) which gets rid of the problem of getting in fast in the first place? I got in around waste deep with the xfactor and this is an issue for me, being 'somewhat' larger than most....(325)

04-06-2010, 04:47 PM	#4
toby Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Escondido Posts: 154	Hey guys! Wanted to let you know what I learned today launching through the surf. Heading out was not a problem just paddle hard and fast. The Pro Angler is a little difficult due to it's width. I practice in an empty yak today. 1) Secure all items and tie down lines. 2) Take time to read the surf: be patient. I came in a little to soon, got sideways and pitched out of the yak. The boat landed on top of me, I came up for a quick breath and then more white water over me. 3) I didn't tie down my drive as suggested in this post. Big mistake! I think my leg got tangled in the drive leash. I was waiting for the boat to wash over me. Well it didn't. Tired of waiting, I stood up. And things were cool except my pride in front of all the kayak classes. Wasn't to bad: Hope I didn't bore you guys that know what you're doing. This was just for new guys like me. Hope it helps Tim

04-06-2010, 11:02 AM	#5
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	I guess everyone has their own idea of what "large surf" is but if you can outrun the whitewater then its just another day at the shores....if you have to weave thu a couple short boarders,then get your hat wet riding in on the inside whitewater without going over then you have found yourself some surf!