n00b would like to observe... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

GregAndrew · 12-23-2010, 05:43 PM

If your shoulder injury is permanent, I would consider a Hobie peddle kayak. There are guys fishing Castaic pretty regular these days that you could probably hook up with.

budkona · 12-23-2010, 05:47 PM

Hmmm... my pal has bad hips and he's been trying to get me to buy a Hobie with him. I'll look into that. Although I'm not into bass fishing, Castaic lake would be a good place for me to get used to the gear and "break in" my shoulder.

thanks Roadx, Greg

Amish Ed · 12-25-2010, 09:49 PM

Hobie is definitely a good way to go if you have a bum shoulder. Then your main issue will only be loading and unloading. And definitely go and demo some yaks.

MVC · 12-26-2010, 06:35 AM

I bought a Hobbie almost 2 years ago due to shoulder problems. I have no regrets, the Hobbie is the way to go.

Lets_Fish · 12-26-2010, 09:34 AM

Go down to Fastlane Sailing & Kayaking in Mission Bay http://www.fastlanesailing.com and take a trial run on one of their demo yaks. I'm sure they would be more then willing to help you out. Even give you loading suggestions. Map/directions and contact info on their home page.

budkona · 12-27-2010, 12:40 PM

I appreciate the support and will try out one of the Hobies.

mtnbykr2 · 12-27-2010, 04:53 PM

I think the big positive here for you with your shoulder will most definately be the Hobie, plus when you recover you can paddle it too, but I doubt you will....lol I do want to start chasing stripers at Castaic and Piramid...
pm me if you go out on a weekend I am there....b

12-25-2010, 09:49 PM	#3
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Hobie is definitely a good way to go if you have a bum shoulder. Then your main issue will only be loading and unloading. And definitely go and demo some yaks. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

12-27-2010, 12:40 PM	#6
budkona Junior Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 5	thanks much to all I appreciate the support and will try out one of the Hobies.

12-23-2010, 05:43 PM	#1
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	If your shoulder injury is permanent, I would consider a Hobie peddle kayak. There are guys fishing Castaic pretty regular these days that you could probably hook up with.

12-23-2010, 05:47 PM	#2
budkona Junior Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 5	Hmmm... my pal has bad hips and he's been trying to get me to buy a Hobie with him. I'll look into that. Although I'm not into bass fishing, Castaic lake would be a good place for me to get used to the gear and "break in" my shoulder. thanks Roadx, Greg

12-26-2010, 06:35 AM	#4
MVC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 278	I bought a Hobbie almost 2 years ago due to shoulder problems. I have no regrets, the Hobbie is the way to go.

12-26-2010, 09:34 AM	#5
Lets_Fish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wildomar, CA. Posts: 294	Go down to Fastlane Sailing & Kayaking in Mission Bay http://www.fastlanesailing.com and take a trial run on one of their demo yaks. I'm sure they would be more then willing to help you out. Even give you loading suggestions. Map/directions and contact info on their home page.

12-27-2010, 04:53 PM	#7
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	I think the big positive here for you with your shoulder will most definately be the Hobie, plus when you recover you can paddle it too, but I doubt you will....lol I do want to start chasing stripers at Castaic and Piramid... pm me if you go out on a weekend I am there....b