hobie vs trident 13 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Hunters Pa · 07-15-2014, 07:59 AM

I have a Trident 15, a Scrambler and now a PA 14.

The Scrambler is to throw on top of my commuter (Civic) if I can cut out of work early and hit Huntington Harbor for a few hours with 2 rods and a tray of plastics. Also for putting one of my kids in and towing them around with teh Trident or PA when they get too lazy/tired/bored to paddle for themselves

I have had the Trident 15 for roughly a year, and a Prowler 15 for a couple years before that. This has been my go-to for everything until getting my ass handed to me by a black seabass at the Baytubers tourney. Paddling back after a mile sleigh ride and about an hour of tug-of-war (I'm sure I will be corrected on this

) and the associated wasted arms I was really envious of those with peddle power. I will be hanging on to the Trident for surf or other situations where the PA will be too unweildy. I love the rod pod and it seems to fit me aand my paddling style pretty well. I also plan on using the Trident when the plan involves a lot of surface kelp.

Pro Angler 14 is new to me. I am looking forward to the stability (not a problem on the Trident or Scrambler either) and using my legs for propulsion but I am dreading the loading/unloading on top of my SUV. I made runners out of 2x4s to help, but we will see how I do after a day on the water. Also, will be interesting the first time I need to pull it up on the dock (Redondo) and insert the scupper wheels. This thing is a beast! I will have to make a conscious effort NOT to bring along too much crap as it will be really tempting with all that space I don't have on the Trident or Scrambler.

Before these three I had a Prowler 15 (same hull as Trident, different deck configuration) and a Scupper Pro Tankwell. Loved them both, but my needs evolved so they were passed on to new homes.

Maybe more info than you were looking for, but hopefully there is something you can use.

07-15-2014, 07:59 AM	#8
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,361	I have a Trident 15, a Scrambler and now a PA 14. The Scrambler is to throw on top of my commuter (Civic) if I can cut out of work early and hit Huntington Harbor for a few hours with 2 rods and a tray of plastics. Also for putting one of my kids in and towing them around with teh Trident or PA when they get too lazy/tired/bored to paddle for themselves I have had the Trident 15 for roughly a year, and a Prowler 15 for a couple years before that. This has been my go-to for everything until getting my ass handed to me by a black seabass at the Baytubers tourney. Paddling back after a mile sleigh ride and about an hour of tug-of-war (I'm sure I will be corrected on this ) and the associated wasted arms I was really envious of those with peddle power. I will be hanging on to the Trident for surf or other situations where the PA will be too unweildy. I love the rod pod and it seems to fit me aand my paddling style pretty well. I also plan on using the Trident when the plan involves a lot of surface kelp. Pro Angler 14 is new to me. I am looking forward to the stability (not a problem on the Trident or Scrambler either) and using my legs for propulsion but I am dreading the loading/unloading on top of my SUV. I made runners out of 2x4s to help, but we will see how I do after a day on the water. Also, will be interesting the first time I need to pull it up on the dock (Redondo) and insert the scupper wheels. This thing is a beast! I will have to make a conscious effort NOT to bring along too much crap as it will be really tempting with all that space I don't have on the Trident or Scrambler. Before these three I had a Prowler 15 (same hull as Trident, different deck configuration) and a Scupper Pro Tankwell. Loved them both, but my needs evolved so they were passed on to new homes. Maybe more info than you were looking for, but hopefully there is something you can use.