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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

dorado50 · 12-27-2010, 04:59 PM

I've had three knee surgeries. My knees have never felt better since I got a hobie....

budkona · 12-30-2010, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mtnbykr2

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

Sounds great and the stripers sound like fun. I cracked up when more than one bass fisherman told me that the best time to get the stripers was when they dump stock trout at the dam. I guess that's "chow time" for the bass, heh heh

12-25-2010, 09:49 PM	#2
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	#5
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, 05:47 PM	#1
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	#3
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	#4
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	#6
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

12-27-2010, 04:59 PM	#7
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	I've had three knee surgeries. My knees have never felt better since I got a hobie....