Hobie has been very good to me. I got into kayak fishing because
of down time from a shoulder injury from surfing. Some freinds of mine
came back from the Fred Hall show with new Hobies. Cool, I can fish
and drink beer at the same time- Sold! 3 years later, I am a happy
camper.
I surf for a few days in a row and I hurt. I fish every day for a month,
some times morning to night and I am ready for more. Put in thousands of miles. Destroyed
a few yaks, broke a lot of miarge drive parts, and still I am very happy
with the Hobie.
Fish Storage
33, 30 lb yellowtail
30, 34 lb WSB, 25 lb Yellow tail 89 lbs in the front hatch. No prolblem.
33 lb Yellow Tail + beer
The front weight helps in the Adventure. This kraft was desinged for the open ocean.
I have been caught at Torry Pines with a heavy south to north current, with 25 to 35
miles an hour winds in my face. This is when I learned to pedal paddle. Life guards
where saving a lot of people this day. I said screw fishing and and put my head down.
I could not believe how fast I made it back to the shore launch. Someone came out of the restaurant and wanted to know what kind of motor I was using.
For the most part, my stroke on the mirage drive is only 3 inchs or so. You need little movement to push forward, and for the most part, fast is a moot point.
Ron and Debbie Lane have a lot of history with San Diego, the ocean and Mission bay. As far as a family ran business they are gold, and business people San Diego can be proud of.
On the same note Brent who owns this site and OEX has been nothing but helpfull
to me and a genuine nice guy. I have bought from his shop with great service.
If I could afford it I would have a large quiver of kayaks. Just like surfing, I
have always had a large range of boards from 6 ft to 10 ft boards and used every one for different conditions.
I have paddled my adventure for miles and miles just to get used to the paddle,
and if you get a Hobie you should definitively know your limits as far as having to paddle in open ocaen water. This is because all things mechanical can break.
I know I can paddle my adventure for miles with a fish to big to put in the hatch.
Always take your plug with you, and this makes it very easy to paddle.
I have freinds who say they can't stay out that long because of cramps.
With the mirage drive , your legs are at an angle that not only is comfortable ,
you are moving, and with the blood flow, you don't get cramps. This lets you stay
out a long time.
All things said, the people who fish and post this site have changed my life forever.
Thank you Paul
I release 90 % of the fish I catch. I fish for food.
If you have a problem consuming you WSB or Halibut,
I will clean and fillet for you for a small fillet charge.