Any thoughts on OK Torque vs Hobie PA? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Saba Slayer · 11-01-2014, 08:57 AM

Hi Rick
Please PM or email me and we'll talk...I was on the Ocean Kayak fishing team for about 10 years and I used a Torque a lot the last couple of years while I was with them.
I'm now on the Hobie Fishing team and I have a PA 14 and an Outback.
I loved my Torque, it caught a lot of fish...it paddled well and the motor system is among the best but it was no where close to being as stable or as comfortable as my ProAngler 14. The Hobie Mirage Drive may not be best for you with a pair of deteriating knees, so maybe a trolling motor setup in your PA might be in order. I have a MotorGuide trolling motor that I've rigged for my PA that works great. Don't listen to the young guys when they poo-poo the trolling motors...whatever gets you on the water and happy is whats important...not the elitist attitude of some young paddlers or peddlers!
Fast Lane...Dana Point Jet Ski...and OEX are all great places to try out a kayak and see what fits you...all three are on the water and will enable you to try out a few models...Kayaks are like shoes...one pair doesn't fit everyone, so you need to get out there and see what works best for you and fits your on the water and off the water storage requirements and the type of fishing you'll be doing.
I'm 63 and I can relate to the effects of getting older. If you need more info on the trolling motor setup for the Hobie's just let me know.

11-01-2014, 08:57 AM	#4
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,870	Hands free Hi Rick Please PM or email me and we'll talk...I was on the Ocean Kayak fishing team for about 10 years and I used a Torque a lot the last couple of years while I was with them. I'm now on the Hobie Fishing team and I have a PA 14 and an Outback. I loved my Torque, it caught a lot of fish...it paddled well and the motor system is among the best but it was no where close to being as stable or as comfortable as my ProAngler 14. The Hobie Mirage Drive may not be best for you with a pair of deteriating knees, so maybe a trolling motor setup in your PA might be in order. I have a MotorGuide trolling motor that I've rigged for my PA that works great. Don't listen to the young guys when they poo-poo the trolling motors...whatever gets you on the water and happy is whats important...not the elitist attitude of some young paddlers or peddlers! Fast Lane...Dana Point Jet Ski...and OEX are all great places to try out a kayak and see what fits you...all three are on the water and will enable you to try out a few models...Kayaks are like shoes...one pair doesn't fit everyone, so you need to get out there and see what works best for you and fits your on the water and off the water storage requirements and the type of fishing you'll be doing. I'm 63 and I can relate to the effects of getting older. If you need more info on the trolling motor setup for the Hobie's just let me know. __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer