Hobie or keep my Malibu stealth 14 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iebadboy · 01-31-2012, 09:38 PM

That's what my boy is telling me that once I get the hobie I will be hooked and my wife tells me I have to many yaks I need to consaledate first. Now it's wether I go new or get a demo to save a couple hundred I can do both. What do u guys think?

mazilla · 02-01-2012, 06:38 AM

Motorize your stealth, there's nothing better IMO...ask my Hobie friends who I'm always having to wait around for.

sdfishman · 02-01-2012, 06:53 AM

Wait up for me haha.. Your trolling motor will die one day and I will pedal right past you..

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Originally Posted by mazilla

Motorize your stealth, there's nothing better IMO...ask my Hobie friends who I'm always having to wait around for.

mazilla · 02-01-2012, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by sdfishman

Wait up for me haha.. Your trolling motor will die one day and I will pedal right past you..

Yeah, it'll be from towing your Hobie around some more! Hahaha

mrJB · 02-01-2012, 07:14 AM

Which to buy - paddle or pedal?

It's a good question, but seldom answered by those who aren’t sponsored, professional, or a “New-B” buying into the hype.

A mechanical advantage, such as a drive, will be just that, an advantage (in certain areas). In a fishing kayak, this will equate into greater range and greater maintainable speed in getting there. However, there are “no free lunches” in life and there are tradeoffs. Mechanical systems require maintenance and adjustment, and sometimes break at inopportune times.

Dealer/manufacturer support? Not just issues that would be a liability problem for them, but real support, including problems above (and beyond) the waterline. Have a high percentage of brand owners had problems? If you are truly asking for advice rather than re-affirmation of what you may have already decided, ask around, especially those who don’t stand to gain from their opinions, and those who have owned many brands.

Different hull shapes perform differently, especially in less than perfect conditions. Where will the kayak be primarily used – lakes, bays, through the surf, distant fishing grounds? Is storage or transportation a problem? Is deck space an issue? Will this kayak be used for fishing, hooping, other activities?

I guess the bottom line is don’t be fooled by hype, or those who would eventually stand to gain from your decision. Ask around, do your research, demo LOTS of different types, and make your decision based on your needs, not slick marketing.

JOSER85 · 02-01-2012, 07:21 AM

@the above comment

Very well said

Siebler · 02-01-2012, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by sdfishman

Wait up for me haha.. Your trolling motor will die one day and I will pedal right past you..

Until you break a drive cable

Ill stick to paddling thank you

If you think paddling is too hard its probably because your paddling a slow boat. If you notice, most of those who say they would rather paddle are on efficient boats like Tarpons, Prowlers, Etc.

sdfishman · 02-01-2012, 07:33 AM

I'm too big for those tarpons/prowlers

. I have a XFactor when I decided to paddle.

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Originally Posted by Siebler

Until you break a drive cable

Ill stick to paddling thank you

If you think paddling is too hard its probably because your paddling a slow boat. If you notice, most of those who say they would rather paddle are on efficient boats like Tarpons, Prowlers, Etc.

Siebler · 02-01-2012, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by sdfishman

I'm too big for those tarpons/prowlers

. I have a XFactor when I decided to paddle.

Bet your not too big for a Prowler Trident 15. Theres a few larger guys paddling this boat and they LOVE it.

If theres a will theres a way

oneyedeer · 02-01-2012, 07:47 AM

go down to OEX and take couple of the hobie out for a test drive....try the outback and revolution. Paddle and peddle them

you test drive cars test drive your women why not a kayak

bellcon · 02-01-2012, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Siebler

Bet your not too big for a Prowler Trident 15. Theres a few larger guys paddling this boat and they LOVE it.

If theres a will theres a way

Yep CJ is right on
6'-4", 250lbs here and been on a Trident 15 for about 5 years
I can keep up with the Hobie guys no problem...

But in the wind? a strong current?, while trying to hold a spot? or when the fish blow up WAY over there?
that's when I hate them same Hobie guys
even more when they peddle past me waving with a beer in one hand and a rod in the other

Look at the WCW leader board I think everyone with a submission is on a Hobie
well almost everyone

having said that
Looks like the PA is my next ride

mtnbykr2 · 02-01-2012, 07:34 AM

I love a good debate...
consolodate and keep em both if it has been an option.....

02-01-2012, 07:14 AM	#5
mrJB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: O.C. Posts: 352	paddle or pedal? Which to buy - paddle or pedal? It's a good question, but seldom answered by those who aren’t sponsored, professional, or a “New-B” buying into the hype. A mechanical advantage, such as a drive, will be just that, an advantage (in certain areas). In a fishing kayak, this will equate into greater range and greater maintainable speed in getting there. However, there are “no free lunches” in life and there are tradeoffs. Mechanical systems require maintenance and adjustment, and sometimes break at inopportune times. Dealer/manufacturer support? Not just issues that would be a liability problem for them, but real support, including problems above (and beyond) the waterline. Have a high percentage of brand owners had problems? If you are truly asking for advice rather than re-affirmation of what you may have already decided, ask around, especially those who don’t stand to gain from their opinions, and those who have owned many brands. Different hull shapes perform differently, especially in less than perfect conditions. Where will the kayak be primarily used – lakes, bays, through the surf, distant fishing grounds? Is storage or transportation a problem? Is deck space an issue? Will this kayak be used for fishing, hooping, other activities? I guess the bottom line is don’t be fooled by hype, or those who would eventually stand to gain from your decision. Ask around, do your research, demo LOTS of different types, and make your decision based on your needs, not slick marketing. __________________ "I Brake for Halibut"

02-01-2012, 07:34 AM	#12
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	I love a good debate... consolodate and keep em both if it has been an option..... __________________

01-31-2012, 09:38 PM	#1
Iebadboy Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Canyon lake CA Posts: 50	That's what my boy is telling me that once I get the hobie I will be hooked and my wife tells me I have to many yaks I need to consaledate first. Now it's wether I go new or get a demo to save a couple hundred I can do both. What do u guys think?

02-01-2012, 06:38 AM	#2
mazilla advocatus diaboli Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 154	Motorize your stealth, there's nothing better IMO...ask my Hobie friends who I'm always having to wait around for.

02-01-2012, 07:21 AM	#6
JOSER85 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 85	@the above comment Very well said

02-01-2012, 07:47 AM	#10
oneyedeer Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, ca Posts: 684	go down to OEX and take couple of the hobie out for a test drive....try the outback and revolution. Paddle and peddle them you test drive cars test drive your women why not a kayak