How-to, if you are going to Baja with Mr. MakoBob

[rossman]

Originally Posted by buddha

Ross I have been a critic of the pedal kayaks as well as my FB Group gave me a lot of crap since I was able to borrow a Hobie on this trip for a week.

Interesting article. http://wavewalk.com/blog/2010/10/11/...ishing-kayaks/

What are your criticisms of the pedal kayaks other than possible breakdown of parts?

I'm just an old fashioned purist when it comes to kayak fishing. The Hobie does not fit any definition that I can find of a kayak. I have tremendous admiration for Hobie as a company. They are innovative and understanding of the needs of their customers and the mirage drive is simply a brilliant piece mechanical technology. Much like I appreciate Apple and their products, I won't own one. With both companies there is, for me anyway, a gap between value and cost of the products and between value and cost of parts. Obviously in my current situation I could be dead in the water for months if I had an unplanned for breakdown on a pedal boat, and if I planned for all breakdowns, I would have another grand tied up in spares, which is $350 more than i have ever paid for any of my kayaks.

The last time Sven and Makobob were down here we were having a particularly good day out at Isla San Roque. Sven and I had each caught 8 or 10 yellowtail and my arms felt like noodles and as we began out 2 mile trip back to the launch i got on the radio and said "God i wish i had a Hobie right now". As soon as the comment was out of my mouth I made Sven and Bob swear an oath of secrecy that my comment could never be repeated. I have since gone to confession and done my penance and hopefully will not backside again