Help a brother out with info... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

TT5150 · 06-13-2010, 01:18 PM

If you don't pay attention, as I don't really do, Use a flag one with a light may save you if you get stuck out past dark.

Abrasion, same answer as everyone else not much of an issue.

Launching La Jolla Greg answered, WATCH the surf and paddle out where there is an opening in the sets. Time the waves and number of waves then launch at that point.

Peeing, I have open scuppers under me and I just pee in my boardshorts, LOL.

Mr GreenJeans · 06-13-2010, 03:48 PM

IMHO, people lose their hobie drive precisely because they remove it. Personally, I launch and land using the hobie drive instead of a paddle. I mount and dismount the kayak when the water is about knee to thigh deep. If I'm not sure how deep the water is, I short stroke when I pedal. I know there is a risk of running the fins into the sand. But it hasn't been a problem for me so far, and I have used this method on hundreds of launch/landings. Of course, you can't ride your kayak all the way to the sand when you land. But it's a price I am willing to pay so that I can have access to the superior power and speed afforded by the pedals. To each their own.

Aaron · 06-13-2010, 05:59 PM

Leash the mirage drive. Problem solved whether you remove it or not. You can buy a leash from hobie or just use a rod leash. Its the same thing. It clips to an eyelet that you install just in front of the mirage drive cut-out.

06-13-2010, 03:48 PM	#2
Mr GreenJeans Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The OC Posts: 58	Hobie Drive IMHO, people lose their hobie drive precisely because they remove it. Personally, I launch and land using the hobie drive instead of a paddle. I mount and dismount the kayak when the water is about knee to thigh deep. If I'm not sure how deep the water is, I short stroke when I pedal. I know there is a risk of running the fins into the sand. But it hasn't been a problem for me so far, and I have used this method on hundreds of launch/landings. Of course, you can't ride your kayak all the way to the sand when you land. But it's a price I am willing to pay so that I can have access to the superior power and speed afforded by the pedals. To each their own.

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06-13-2010, 01:18 PM	#1
TT5150 Slayer Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Murrieta Posts: 37	If you don't pay attention, as I don't really do, Use a flag one with a light may save you if you get stuck out past dark. Abrasion, same answer as everyone else not much of an issue. Launching La Jolla Greg answered, WATCH the surf and paddle out where there is an opening in the sets. Time the waves and number of waves then launch at that point. Peeing, I have open scuppers under me and I just pee in my boardshorts, LOL.

06-13-2010, 05:59 PM	#3
Aaron Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 175	Leash the mirage drive. Problem solved whether you remove it or not. You can buy a leash from hobie or just use a rod leash. Its the same thing. It clips to an eyelet that you install just in front of the mirage drive cut-out.