Hobie inflatable vs. Stohlquist fisherman? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

SLYAKER · 05-28-2017, 04:12 AM

Used to have the fisherman on my old kayak and it was pretty nice just felt a little constricted. Anyone have some i sight..... i know safety wise the fisherman is better as far as not having to manually inflate.

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DanaPT · 05-28-2017, 06:51 AM

I have had and still use a west marine inflatable.

I own the auto inflate which I don't recommend. I was doing a surf launch and ate crap. Swimming after stuff with my life vest in 3 ft of water and POP here comes the air. Grabbing for your stuff fully inflated in the surf zone... priceless.

Fitted same vest with new co canister. I always wonder if it's gonna work when needed. there is a manual inflate feature, but that may be difficult to do in cold water swimming for dear life.

jorluivil · 05-28-2017, 09:12 AM

Just go with a traditional PFD, they're not as uncomfortable as they appear. There are so many benefits to wearing a traditional PFD iver an inflatable PFD. Obviously, the first and foremost is the fact that you never have to worry about wether or not it will inflate itself and you can't punch a whole in it. Other benefits include the fact that you have pockets to store things like your marine radio, tackle, wallet, etc, etc.

Skip the cool factor and go for what is safest for you.

SLYAKER · 05-28-2017, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by DanaPT

I have had and still use a west marine inflatable.

I own the auto inflate which I don't recommend. I was doing a surf launch and ate crap. Swimming after stuff with my life vest in 3 ft of water and POP here comes the air. Grabbing for your stuff fully inflated in the surf zone... priceless.

Fitted same vest with new co canister. I always wonder if it's gonna work when needed. there is a manual inflate feature, but that may be difficult to do in cold water swimming for dear life.

Thanks

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FISH11 · 05-28-2017, 10:18 AM

Get the NRS Chinook at OEX. best options on pockets and recess back so it does not interfere with the Kayak seat.

GTboosted · 05-30-2017, 02:49 PM

+1 NRS Chinook.

I have one going on 3 years already and love it. No issues with the pro angler seat or any other seats that I'v used.

Dingokevin · 05-30-2017, 03:20 PM

Or go with a hybrid seaO2

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05-28-2017, 04:12 AM	#1
SLYAKER Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: corona, CA Posts: 34	Hobie inflatable vs. Stohlquist fisherman? Used to have the fisherman on my old kayak and it was pretty nice just felt a little constricted. Anyone have some i sight..... i know safety wise the fisherman is better as far as not having to manually inflate. Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

05-28-2017, 09:12 AM	#3
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Just go with a traditional PFD, they're not as uncomfortable as they appear. There are so many benefits to wearing a traditional PFD iver an inflatable PFD. Obviously, the first and foremost is the fact that you never have to worry about wether or not it will inflate itself and you can't punch a whole in it. Other benefits include the fact that you have pockets to store things like your marine radio, tackle, wallet, etc, etc. Skip the cool factor and go for what is safest for you. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

05-28-2017, 10:18 AM	#5
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Get the NRS Chinook at OEX. best options on pockets and recess back so it does not interfere with the Kayak seat. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

05-30-2017, 02:49 PM	#6
GTboosted Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lake Balboa, The Valley Posts: 425	+1 NRS Chinook. I have one going on 3 years already and love it. No issues with the pro angler seat or any other seats that I'v used. __________________ -Beto

05-28-2017, 06:51 AM	#2
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	I have had and still use a west marine inflatable. I own the auto inflate which I don't recommend. I was doing a surf launch and ate crap. Swimming after stuff with my life vest in 3 ft of water and POP here comes the air. Grabbing for your stuff fully inflated in the surf zone... priceless. Fitted same vest with new co canister. I always wonder if it's gonna work when needed. there is a manual inflate feature, but that may be difficult to do in cold water swimming for dear life.

05-30-2017, 03:20 PM	#7
Dingokevin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 267	Or go with a hybrid seaO2 Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk