feedback from Hobie peddlers please - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bigderel · 11-24-2007, 12:30 PM

I used to have a little back stiffness in my paddle yak, but after the initial period of getting used to the Hobie Adventure I don't experience that anymore. At 6'-4", 230 we're similar size...the Adventure fits me just fine. Nobody ever accused me of having a small ass either.

Try the Revolution too, I hear the legroom is comparable and while not as fast, it has a better turning radius.

FISHIONADO · 11-24-2007, 02:25 PM

I have a Prowler 15 and a Hobie Outback. I can paddle my P15 faster than most Outback peddlers. The Outback is good for the bays but not La Jolla. The flipper system has a huge "neato factor" but only average "reliability factor". Mine broke once when I was 2.5 miles from the launch, I didn't have a hex wrench so I did the best I could with needle nose pliers, it would work for a 1/4 mile and then I would have to pull it out again. The Outback is a pig if you are paddling, you probably wouldn't be able to paddle into a small headwind. And where would you put a big fish if you caught one? I saw Jimijig-Jimi peddling in with a 40lb WSB in the back of his Revolution once, it looked like he was doing a wheelie. He said it was very sketchy. The Outback seems best suited for bass fishing. Just my opinion, I could be wrong.

Freeway · 11-24-2007, 04:14 PM

Those hobies are great kayaks and ranks at the top compared to the other kayaks. I think the peddle kayak will ease the discomfort of any back pain but you will get stiffness in your back legs arms and butt after and everywhere else after 8hrs.You are less likely to notice it on the water though. You will definetly notice the pluses of this type of kayak and be awed that their is a fishing kayak that makes everything that was a bit annoying or a hassle to dissappear. Their are alot of pluses to this kayak but the one that I most appreciate is when your about 5 miles out and the current is strong you don't have to worry that you would end up in mexico. The only downfall to a Hobie is landing. I haven't quite mastered it yet but who has. Rolling 1,2,3 times a year for a kodak moment is no big deal. I purchased my hobie for Ron in San Diego. Good Luck.

Holy Mackerel · 11-24-2007, 05:48 PM

If you are looking for a Hobie, look no further than here...

http://www.oeexpress.com/oceanside-store.html

Nate will take care of you!

reel fishy · 11-25-2007, 06:02 AM

How about kayatank compatability? I have one of Jim Sammons bait tanks for my Prowler and it has worked great, but those that have the kayatank have said it is the best.

So the Hobie doesn't have in-hull storage for rods, game bag, etc? I guess the pedal drive pretty much nixes the storage and kayatank ideas...

Just as in boating, it's a matter of trade-offs.

steveooo · 11-25-2007, 06:53 AM

Kayatank works. Big fish can go in the front hatch with a little gymnastic work. Other than that, internal storage is a no go.

Adam · 11-25-2007, 08:22 AM

Yes, the storage does stink. I can't put my rods in the hull. Launching through heavy surf I put my reels in a dry bag, tie the rods to the kayak and assemble everything on the water. I hate this. Also, the kayak is a beast out of the water. I have a station wagon and I can barely lift the kayak onto the roof rack. These are drawbacks.

AYS · 11-27-2007, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by reel fishy

How about kayatank compatability? I have one of Jim Sammons bait tanks for my Prowler and it has worked great, but those that have the kayatank have said it is the best.

We make Kayatanks for the Outback, Adventure, Revolution, and Outfitter. As long as its a new outback we have a tank, if you buy used there is a chance that it may be a model that We do not have a KayaTank for.

11-25-2007, 06:02 AM	#5
reel fishy Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 42	kayatank? How about kayatank compatability? I have one of Jim Sammons bait tanks for my Prowler and it has worked great, but those that have the kayatank have said it is the best. So the Hobie doesn't have in-hull storage for rods, game bag, etc? I guess the pedal drive pretty much nixes the storage and kayatank ideas... Just as in boating, it's a matter of trade-offs.

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11-24-2007, 12:30 PM	#1
bigderel UberMember Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On the water Posts: 71	I used to have a little back stiffness in my paddle yak, but after the initial period of getting used to the Hobie Adventure I don't experience that anymore. At 6'-4", 230 we're similar size...the Adventure fits me just fine. Nobody ever accused me of having a small ass either. Try the Revolution too, I hear the legroom is comparable and while not as fast, it has a better turning radius.

11-24-2007, 02:25 PM	#2
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	I have a Prowler 15 and a Hobie Outback. I can paddle my P15 faster than most Outback peddlers. The Outback is good for the bays but not La Jolla. The flipper system has a huge "neato factor" but only average "reliability factor". Mine broke once when I was 2.5 miles from the launch, I didn't have a hex wrench so I did the best I could with needle nose pliers, it would work for a 1/4 mile and then I would have to pull it out again. The Outback is a pig if you are paddling, you probably wouldn't be able to paddle into a small headwind. And where would you put a big fish if you caught one? I saw Jimijig-Jimi peddling in with a 40lb WSB in the back of his Revolution once, it looked like he was doing a wheelie. He said it was very sketchy. The Outback seems best suited for bass fishing. Just my opinion, I could be wrong.

11-24-2007, 04:14 PM	#3
Freeway Junior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: vbxcvb Posts: 13	Those hobies are great kayaks and ranks at the top compared to the other kayaks. I think the peddle kayak will ease the discomfort of any back pain but you will get stiffness in your back legs arms and butt after and everywhere else after 8hrs.You are less likely to notice it on the water though. You will definetly notice the pluses of this type of kayak and be awed that their is a fishing kayak that makes everything that was a bit annoying or a hassle to dissappear. Their are alot of pluses to this kayak but the one that I most appreciate is when your about 5 miles out and the current is strong you don't have to worry that you would end up in mexico. The only downfall to a Hobie is landing. I haven't quite mastered it yet but who has. Rolling 1,2,3 times a year for a kodak moment is no big deal. I purchased my hobie for Ron in San Diego. Good Luck.

11-24-2007, 05:48 PM	#4
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	If you are looking for a Hobie, look no further than here... http://www.oeexpress.com/oceanside-store.html Nate will take care of you!

11-25-2007, 06:53 AM	#6
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,922	Kayatank works. Big fish can go in the front hatch with a little gymnastic work. Other than that, internal storage is a no go.

11-25-2007, 08:22 AM	#7
Adam Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 27	Yes, the storage does stink. I can't put my rods in the hull. Launching through heavy surf I put my reels in a dry bag, tie the rods to the kayak and assemble everything on the water. I hate this. Also, the kayak is a beast out of the water. I have a station wagon and I can barely lift the kayak onto the roof rack. These are drawbacks.