Hobie Defectors - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

forefrazier · 12-05-2008, 08:27 AM

I am getting ready to make a purchase of a new kayak and have heard a lot of good things about the Hobie's. I am now looking for opinions of people who may have tried the pedal but went back to the paddle or are wanting to go back and your reasons. (i.e. ease of surf launch, more things to snag on kelp, sabiki's, etc.)

steveooo · 12-05-2008, 09:28 AM

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FISHIONADO · 12-05-2008, 09:44 AM

I've got an Outback that I keep for my wife and weak friends to use. I prefer a 15' paddle kayak. Besides the fishing I enjoy paddling the kayak and the silent glide. And I think WSB are attracted to the water movements of careful paddle strokes. Peddle strokes on the Outback seem to attract sand bass. I might be joking...

pchen911 · 12-05-2008, 10:57 AM

I had 2 Outbacks, gave up both, went to the Prowler 15, then got a thrid Outback, then gave it up too and went to the Revolution... Finally it stuck with the Revo.

Outbacks are just too heavy and weird to paddle and to move around on land.

The 3 outbacks I had were all different year models. First 2 were horrible.... the third was a 2007 model and was really decent. I sometimes still regret selling it.

bajadog · 12-05-2008, 11:32 AM

Consider riding a recumbent bike as opposed to those
arm powered wheel chairs the physically challenge race in.

Legs can go all day. Plus you can hold you cigar and a beer.

Billy V · 12-05-2008, 12:09 PM

Hands free propulsion while fishing....

-Its hard to beat the new 09 Revo. That click and go drive unit feels smooth and solid.

Sherm · 12-05-2008, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bajadog

Consider riding a recumbent bike as opposed to those
arm powered wheel chairs the physically challenge race in.

Legs can go all day. Plus you can hold you cigar and a beer.

I can paddle with a cigar and a beer. You just have to practice a lot.

bentmywookie · 12-05-2008, 10:55 PM

Ive had my 08 revo for about 6 months now. Here's my list of all the things that I don't like about it; (but dont get me wrong, if my revo were to get stolen out of my garage tonight, I would be at oex tomorrow morning buying an 09 revo!)

-The revo is a sub par PADDLER, it is almost impossible to keep straight in any kind of current or wind even with the rudder down (not really an issue uless/until the mirage drive fails) and the footwells are shallow to make room for the mirage drive so only half of your foot will fit in them.
- It's not very great in the surf, not horrible but not great
- Deckspace inst great (but the mesh pockets on the side are AWSOME)
- I dont like the way hobie designed the flushmont rod holders, theyre angled directly behind you, instead of cocked out to the side making watching your lines a chore ( problem easily solved with 2 ram rods up front)
- when I have a water bottle in the cup holder it seems to get in the way of my pedalling.
- The dry bags and water bottles that come with the hobies are POS imho, Ive ripped the seams of of 2 bags and cracked the lid on my bottle.

lol i got a bit nitpicky by the end but hope this list helps you. The stuff I listed above are easily forgotten when youre working a rod in one hand, have a bevrage in the other, and pedaling at the same time.

12-05-2008, 08:27 AM	#1
forefrazier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OC Posts: 397	Hobie Defectors I am getting ready to make a purchase of a new kayak and have heard a lot of good things about the Hobie's. I am now looking for opinions of people who may have tried the pedal but went back to the paddle or are wanting to go back and your reasons. (i.e. ease of surf launch, more things to snag on kelp, sabiki's, etc.) Last edited by forefrazier; 12-05-2008 at 09:16 AM.

12-05-2008, 11:32 AM	#5
bajadog I eats what I kills Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 393	Consider riding a recumbent bike as opposed to those arm powered wheel chairs the physically challenge race in. Legs can go all day. Plus you can hold you cigar and a beer. __________________ Please release bill-fish.

12-05-2008, 09:28 AM	#2
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...hobie+feedback http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ht=hobie+input

12-05-2008, 09:44 AM	#3
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	I've got an Outback that I keep for my wife and weak friends to use. I prefer a 15' paddle kayak. Besides the fishing I enjoy paddling the kayak and the silent glide. And I think WSB are attracted to the water movements of careful paddle strokes. Peddle strokes on the Outback seem to attract sand bass. I might be joking...

12-05-2008, 10:57 AM	#4
pchen911 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 218	I had 2 Outbacks, gave up both, went to the Prowler 15, then got a thrid Outback, then gave it up too and went to the Revolution... Finally it stuck with the Revo. Outbacks are just too heavy and weird to paddle and to move around on land. The 3 outbacks I had were all different year models. First 2 were horrible.... the third was a 2007 model and was really decent. I sometimes still regret selling it.

12-05-2008, 12:09 PM	#6
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	Hands free propulsion while fishing.... -Its hard to beat the new 09 Revo. That click and go drive unit feels smooth and solid.

12-05-2008, 10:55 PM	#8
bentmywookie Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5	Ive had my 08 revo for about 6 months now. Here's my list of all the things that I don't like about it; (but dont get me wrong, if my revo were to get stolen out of my garage tonight, I would be at oex tomorrow morning buying an 09 revo!) -The revo is a sub par PADDLER, it is almost impossible to keep straight in any kind of current or wind even with the rudder down (not really an issue uless/until the mirage drive fails) and the footwells are shallow to make room for the mirage drive so only half of your foot will fit in them. - It's not very great in the surf, not horrible but not great - Deckspace inst great (but the mesh pockets on the side are AWSOME) - I dont like the way hobie designed the flushmont rod holders, theyre angled directly behind you, instead of cocked out to the side making watching your lines a chore ( problem easily solved with 2 ram rods up front) - when I have a water bottle in the cup holder it seems to get in the way of my pedalling. - The dry bags and water bottles that come with the hobies are POS imho, Ive ripped the seams of of 2 bags and cracked the lid on my bottle. lol i got a bit nitpicky by the end but hope this list helps you. The stuff I listed above are easily forgotten when youre working a rod in one hand, have a bevrage in the other, and pedaling at the same time.