Anti-Hobie sentiment? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Whizz Bang · 05-15-2010, 05:38 PM

Just got my revo....it is INSANE!!!!!! I spent half the day just giggling like a school girl and pedalling like a lunatic....to easy.

deepdvr · 05-15-2010, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Whizz Bang

Just got my revo....it is INSANE!!!!!! I spent half the day just giggling like a school girl and pedalling like a lunatic....to easy.

Yeah it was pretty embarrassing being around you and your giggling. Thanks again for the phone call on Friday afternoon with the following theme.....'YOU PICKED THE WRONG DAY TO FISH'

Gino · 05-15-2010, 06:33 PM

pro angler is a boat not a kayak

at 100lbs dry, I'll stick to the Malibu Extreme

I dont like leaning back or the way I sit in the Hobie, makes me feel like im going to flip. Im sure adjusting the mirage Drive would fix most of that. I feel more at controll paddling than I do peddling.

skipper · 05-15-2010, 07:43 PM

I have a pro angler \EVO drive, spent the past week IN lake havusu , put 20 miles on and never did paddle or peddle . Iwas just FISHING!!!!

WahooUSMA · 05-15-2010, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by skipper

I have a pro angler \EVO drive, spent the past week IN lake havusu , put 20 miles on and never did paddle or peddle . Iwas just FISHING!!!!

Now thats what I am talking about...my next investment....ProAngler and EVO drive...

How long can you go on a charge?

dsafety · 05-15-2010, 08:35 PM

The Mirage drive is a wonderful thing but you still need to bring along a paddle. If you want to go into the kelp, the peddle system will not cut it. Paddles are a necessity. Similarly, landing in big surf is easier with a paddle. I strap down the drive, raise the rudder and use the paddle on almost every landing.

That said, in my opinion, the Hobie system is far superior when used for a fishing platform. The other day I was chasing a fast moving YT feeding frenzy while trying to cast a jig stick.I peddled like an Olympic sprinter while getting my jig stick ready to cast. I would have to have chosen one activity or the other on a paddle kayak.

For the record, my Revo caught up with the fish and it only took me one cast to hook up.

Try it once and you will be a convert.

Bob

Billy V · 05-15-2010, 09:59 PM

Hobie makes a high quality kayak, and nice fishing accessories.

Custom plug and play bait tank, slick rod holders, good sealing hatches, good customer support after the purchase, and more.

The mirage drive is soo efficient that you'll probably gain weight after buying a Hobie. No Joke, is almost impossible to break a sweat.
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TCS · 05-16-2010, 08:13 AM

It's a little like the longboarder vs. shortboarder controversy in surfing or skiing vs. snowboarding. There are a lot of guys out there that have been kayak fishing for a long time, are excellent fishermen, and they paddle their kayak. Then along comes the mirage drive, more popularity, and maybe the hobie makes if easier to be a good fisherman.

Aaron · 05-17-2010, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dsafety

The Mirage drive is a wonderful thing but you still need to bring along a paddle. If you want to go into the kelp, the peddle system will not cut it. Paddles are a necessity. Similarly, landing in big surf is easier with a paddle. I strap down the drive, raise the rudder and use the paddle on almost every landing.

That said, in my opinion, the Hobie system is far superior when used for a fishing platform. The other day I was chasing a fast moving YT feeding frenzy while trying to cast a jig stick.I peddled like an Olympic sprinter while getting my jig stick ready to cast. I would have to have chosen one activity or the other on a paddle kayak.

For the record, my Revo caught up with the fish and it only took me one cast to hook up.

Try it once and you will be a convert.

Bob

Yesterday, I was paddling like the dickens on my x-factor. I saw a school flare up and was just a bit too far. If i had pedals, no doubt i would have gotten there and no doubt I would have been launching that iron as I pulled up to the edge of the school. I can paddle at a decent speed but I still missed that school by literally 20-30 seconds and went home empty handed. The added speed and ability to have my jig stick in hand would have changed that result.

I would love a hobie, but as has been said, too rich for my blood right now. I love my x-factor. Its a great boat and I love how comfortable I feel on it after fishing it for all of this time. But yesterday, it would have been grand to have pedals. But then I ask myself, "How many times has this scenario happened"??? Not enough to justify the purchase for me obviously!! I'll likely keep paddling until someone wants to swap me for their hobie!

lamb · 05-17-2010, 06:40 PM

All I can think of is

lterrero · 12-11-2010, 07:01 PM

All I can say is,, hands free

05-15-2010, 07:43 PM	#4
skipper Junior Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7	hobie rocks!!! I have a pro angler \EVO drive, spent the past week IN lake havusu , put 20 miles on and never did paddle or peddle . Iwas just FISHING!!!!

05-17-2010, 06:40 PM	#10
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	All I can think of is __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

05-15-2010, 05:38 PM	#1
Whizz Bang Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 396	Just got my revo....it is INSANE!!!!!! I spent half the day just giggling like a school girl and pedalling like a lunatic....to easy.

05-15-2010, 06:33 PM	#3
Gino Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 520	pro angler is a boat not a kayak at 100lbs dry, I'll stick to the Malibu Extreme I dont like leaning back or the way I sit in the Hobie, makes me feel like im going to flip. Im sure adjusting the mirage Drive would fix most of that. I feel more at controll paddling than I do peddling.

05-15-2010, 08:35 PM	#6
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	The Mirage drive is a wonderful thing but you still need to bring along a paddle. If you want to go into the kelp, the peddle system will not cut it. Paddles are a necessity. Similarly, landing in big surf is easier with a paddle. I strap down the drive, raise the rudder and use the paddle on almost every landing. That said, in my opinion, the Hobie system is far superior when used for a fishing platform. The other day I was chasing a fast moving YT feeding frenzy while trying to cast a jig stick.I peddled like an Olympic sprinter while getting my jig stick ready to cast. I would have to have chosen one activity or the other on a paddle kayak. For the record, my Revo caught up with the fish and it only took me one cast to hook up. Try it once and you will be a convert. Bob

05-15-2010, 09:59 PM	#7
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	Hobie makes a high quality kayak, and nice fishing accessories. Custom plug and play bait tank, slick rod holders, good sealing hatches, good customer support after the purchase, and more. The mirage drive is soo efficient that you'll probably gain weight after buying a Hobie. No Joke, is almost impossible to break a sweat. --------------------------

05-16-2010, 08:13 AM	#8
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	It's a little like the longboarder vs. shortboarder controversy in surfing or skiing vs. snowboarding. There are a lot of guys out there that have been kayak fishing for a long time, are excellent fishermen, and they paddle their kayak. Then along comes the mirage drive, more popularity, and maybe the hobie makes if easier to be a good fisherman.

12-11-2010, 07:01 PM	#11
lterrero Leo Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: La Jolla, CA Posts: 482	All I can say is,, hands free