Hobie Sport going 2 miles outside the bay - Page 2 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Tommy92708 · 04-08-2016, 06:38 AM

So what I'm seeing from the replies is the Sport is doable but need a good day (swell and wind). My next question is where do I lookup for the swell and wind info? Any non-paid site that you recommend?

Raskal311 · 04-08-2016, 07:24 AM

the winderfinder app is pretty good, swellwatch.com is good too.

theluckypig · 04-08-2016, 07:56 AM

another important thing to consider is that when you are going out and trying things you've never done before on a kayak, maybe it would be best not to try it alone... i'm all for adventure and the freedom that kayaks allow, but if you're not sure about your ability in potentially challenging conditions, or on a new kayak that you're still learning to use, i'd bring a buddy along just in case...

my 2 cents...

RedSledTeam · 04-08-2016, 01:49 PM

Here is a post from someone who was very successful on a Hobie Sport.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...31&postcount=1

Also in his avatar photo he has a 64 lb WSB on the back of his Sport.

Orca Winfrey · 04-08-2016, 04:42 PM

Yeah, but that's a Hank Parker edition Sport! Seriously though, that is awesome.

04-08-2016, 06:38 AM	#21
Tommy92708 Junior Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 29	swell and win forecast So what I'm seeing from the replies is the Sport is doable but need a good day (swell and wind). My next question is where do I lookup for the swell and wind info? Any non-paid site that you recommend?

04-08-2016, 07:24 AM	#22
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	the winderfinder app is pretty good, swellwatch.com is good too. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

04-08-2016, 01:49 PM	#24
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	Leo the Great rode a Hobie Sport! Here is a post from someone who was very successful on a Hobie Sport. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...31&postcount=1 Also in his avatar photo he has a 64 lb WSB on the back of his Sport.

04-08-2016, 07:56 AM	#23
theluckypig Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Pedro Posts: 694	another important thing to consider is that when you are going out and trying things you've never done before on a kayak, maybe it would be best not to try it alone... i'm all for adventure and the freedom that kayaks allow, but if you're not sure about your ability in potentially challenging conditions, or on a new kayak that you're still learning to use, i'd bring a buddy along just in case... my 2 cents...

04-08-2016, 04:42 PM	#25
Orca Winfrey Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: The I. E. Posts: 353	Yeah, but that's a Hank Parker edition Sport! Seriously though, that is awesome.