Does everyone pedal? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Harry Hill · 08-31-2015, 07:04 PM

Does everyone pedal their kayaks now or are there still paddlers.

MrPatrick · 08-31-2015, 07:05 PM

Trident 15 and Mini-x's for me.

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HobieScot · 08-31-2015, 07:06 PM

There are still a bunch of guys that paddle their kayaks but it does seem that there are more hobie owners on this site that use the mirage drive

Myself included. The only time I've paddled a kayak was when we rented a tandem kayak in Hawaii and I hated every minute of it. But that is because I am not proficient at using a paddle.

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Dannowar · 08-31-2015, 07:20 PM

Paddler

sharjak · 08-31-2015, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harry Hill

Does everyone pedal their kayaks now or are there still paddlers.

Yes.

LSmoot · 08-31-2015, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harry Hill

Does everyone pedal their kayaks now or are there still paddlers.

No.

Hobie Quest 13.

Harry Hill · 08-31-2015, 08:05 PM

I'm paddling now but I watched a guy cruising the lake the other day on a Hobie. The biggest problem I had was a quartering wind from the back that kept blowing me to the left even though I was paddling with only the left paddle just to keep moving straight. I could see where a rudder would help with that but I'm not into this yet enough to pop for $1300 or more, so it looks like I will paddle a couple of hundred more miles .

HELLSTER INC. · 08-31-2015, 08:14 PM

Paddle a Jackson Cuda and peddle a PA14, I like having the option depending on where I go.

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Harry Hill · 08-31-2015, 08:17 PM

which is best at LJ? I have an Ascent FS12T, sit on top, will that work okay for getting past the surf. I've been paddling about 5 hours a session but I'm still new to kayaks.

King Saba · 08-31-2015, 08:17 PM

Stealth 12 and a Sierra when I'm bay fishing.

Dave Legacy · 08-31-2015, 08:18 PM

Pro 2 Tandem paddle yak over here. It's my first kayak after many rented and I didn't want to spend the money on a mirage drive kayak. If you're gonna paddle might as well get a high quality paddle to make it more enjoyable.

Harry Hill · 08-31-2015, 08:34 PM

who makes the best paddles?

2-Stix · 08-31-2015, 08:47 PM

seams about 50/50...i had a paddler, now on a peddler. they both have advantages. 75% of the time i prefer the hobie. kelp and backing up is more work on the hobie. and the weight is a bit more most of the time.

CoastalEddie · 08-31-2015, 09:22 PM

Paddle, Cobra fish n dive, the beast.

Zed · 09-01-2015, 03:57 AM

"Im going to go ride some waves."
--Said by no boat petaler ever

Blabelfish · 09-01-2015, 05:19 AM

Trident 13

Werner Shuna

First Kayak and new to this

Already want to pedal. I get jealous of being hands free and it just seems easier.

So the disadvantages are: Not as good in surf, and you have to use the paddle to back up?

GregAndrew · 09-01-2015, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zed

"Im going to go ride some waves."
--Said by no boat petaler ever

X2

summers in kuwait · 09-01-2015, 06:46 AM

I've been in my Revo 13 for about 6 months now and enjoy it. Is it perfect, no.
Does it have advantages, yes. Does it have limitations, yes. Coming from a tarpon 120, I find it a bit more involved and less simplistic, but I still can paddle the revo. Does it paddle as well as my old tarpon 120 or other kayaks that I've paddled, no.

Biggest pros: I can drink beer, eat a sandwich and pedal

Once hooked up, I can chase down a fish if needed. I can easily fish areas without using my drift chute, by utilizing the mirage drive.

Biggest cons: Kelp. I can still fish the kelp, but I have to pull some cords! Additional maintenance required with the mirage drive. I miss having storage access right in front of me vs the mirage drive.

Speed wise, I think its a toss up. I have the ST fins, not turbo and can troll no problem and can sprint if needed. Distance isn't an issue. But for those that have a fast hull design and know how to paddle, they can fly.

It's all preference.

buddha · 09-01-2015, 06:50 AM

Trident 11 only 55 lbs. Werner Camano

I like the lightweight and ease of loading the kayak.

If your paddling technique gets efficient it is very pleasurable.

Easier handling the surf.

I agree with others to try both and decide but don't discount a paddle kayak.

The newer ones are getting better and better with more features also.

taggermike · 09-01-2015, 07:45 AM

I remember when the mirage drive first came out. They were pretty much universally ridiculed. "Theyre not kayaks, they're for sissies, they'll never catch on, the drive can't be reliable". Those attitudes didn't last long. Then for a while it seamed like most had Hobies. Many times at the launch out of 20 guys I had the only paddle yak. Now I see paddle yaks making a come back. Some times 50/50 at the launch. It might be that back then there were only 3 or so brands of paddle yaks that made fishing yaks, now there are many more. Might be more people are entering the sport and don't want to drop 2-4 k bucks for a yak. I have a hobie, a 13 y/o OK prowler 15, and a equally old Malibu extreme. Use em all n love em. Mike

08-31-2015, 07:04 PM	#1
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	Does everyone pedal? Does everyone pedal their kayaks now or are there still paddlers.

08-31-2015, 07:20 PM	#4
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Paddler __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

08-31-2015, 08:14 PM	#8
HELLSTER INC. Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Banning, ca Posts: 429	Paddle a Jackson Cuda and peddle a PA14, I like having the option depending on where I go. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk __________________ HELLSTER. 2015 Hobie PA 14 2016 Hobie Revo 13 2018 SeaFox 248 Commander

09-01-2015, 03:57 AM	#15
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	"Im going to go ride some waves." --Said by no boat petaler ever __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

08-31-2015, 07:05 PM	#2
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	Trident 15 and Mini-x's for me. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

08-31-2015, 07:06 PM	#3
HobieScot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 370	There are still a bunch of guys that paddle their kayaks but it does seem that there are more hobie owners on this site that use the mirage drive Myself included. The only time I've paddled a kayak was when we rented a tandem kayak in Hawaii and I hated every minute of it. But that is because I am not proficient at using a paddle. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-31-2015, 08:05 PM	#7
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	I'm paddling now but I watched a guy cruising the lake the other day on a Hobie. The biggest problem I had was a quartering wind from the back that kept blowing me to the left even though I was paddling with only the left paddle just to keep moving straight. I could see where a rudder would help with that but I'm not into this yet enough to pop for $1300 or more, so it looks like I will paddle a couple of hundred more miles .

08-31-2015, 08:17 PM	#9
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	which is best at LJ? I have an Ascent FS12T, sit on top, will that work okay for getting past the surf. I've been paddling about 5 hours a session but I'm still new to kayaks.

08-31-2015, 08:17 PM	#10
King Saba Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SGV Posts: 848	Stealth 12 and a Sierra when I'm bay fishing.

08-31-2015, 08:18 PM	#11
Dave Legacy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hacienda Heights, CA Posts: 427	Pro 2 Tandem paddle yak over here. It's my first kayak after many rented and I didn't want to spend the money on a mirage drive kayak. If you're gonna paddle might as well get a high quality paddle to make it more enjoyable.

08-31-2015, 08:34 PM	#12
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	who makes the best paddles?

08-31-2015, 08:47 PM	#13
2-Stix Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 376	seams about 50/50...i had a paddler, now on a peddler. they both have advantages. 75% of the time i prefer the hobie. kelp and backing up is more work on the hobie. and the weight is a bit more most of the time.

08-31-2015, 09:22 PM	#14
CoastalEddie Junior Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 7	Paddle, Cobra fish n dive, the beast.

09-01-2015, 05:19 AM	#16
Blabelfish Junior Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 17	Trident 13 Werner Shuna First Kayak and new to this Already want to pedal. I get jealous of being hands free and it just seems easier. So the disadvantages are: Not as good in surf, and you have to use the paddle to back up?

09-01-2015, 06:46 AM	#18
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	I've been in my Revo 13 for about 6 months now and enjoy it. Is it perfect, no. Does it have advantages, yes. Does it have limitations, yes. Coming from a tarpon 120, I find it a bit more involved and less simplistic, but I still can paddle the revo. Does it paddle as well as my old tarpon 120 or other kayaks that I've paddled, no. Biggest pros: I can drink beer, eat a sandwich and pedal Once hooked up, I can chase down a fish if needed. I can easily fish areas without using my drift chute, by utilizing the mirage drive. Biggest cons: Kelp. I can still fish the kelp, but I have to pull some cords! Additional maintenance required with the mirage drive. I miss having storage access right in front of me vs the mirage drive. Speed wise, I think its a toss up. I have the ST fins, not turbo and can troll no problem and can sprint if needed. Distance isn't an issue. But for those that have a fast hull design and know how to paddle, they can fly. It's all preference.

09-01-2015, 06:50 AM	#19
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	Trident 11 only 55 lbs. Werner Camano I like the lightweight and ease of loading the kayak. If your paddling technique gets efficient it is very pleasurable. Easier handling the surf. I agree with others to try both and decide but don't discount a paddle kayak. The newer ones are getting better and better with more features also.

09-01-2015, 07:45 AM	#20
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	I remember when the mirage drive first came out. They were pretty much universally ridiculed. "Theyre not kayaks, they're for sissies, they'll never catch on, the drive can't be reliable". Those attitudes didn't last long. Then for a while it seamed like most had Hobies. Many times at the launch out of 20 guys I had the only paddle yak. Now I see paddle yaks making a come back. Some times 50/50 at the launch. It might be that back then there were only 3 or so brands of paddle yaks that made fishing yaks, now there are many more. Might be more people are entering the sport and don't want to drop 2-4 k bucks for a yak. I have a hobie, a 13 y/o OK prowler 15, and a equally old Malibu extreme. Use em all n love em. Mike