Hobie Kayak Help/Advice - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dsafety · 05-10-2011, 06:26 PM

I have seen a couple guys, (usually large guys), out there single handing a tandem Hobie. I cannot comment on how well it works but if it were me, I would go with the Oasis for its lighter weight and potentially better handling when going solo.

There is one thing that could be a bonus if you end up catching something big. It looks like there would be a lot space to stack up some fish in the front passenger well on that very lucky day. I bet you could hold a big WSB plus a couple of yellows and even have room for a nice 'but without having to head to the beach.

We can dream, can't we?

Bob

dorado50 · 05-10-2011, 06:34 PM

There are dreamers and than there are.........doers!

steveoh · 05-10-2011, 06:42 PM

I have taken my girls 4, 6, and 10yr old out on my outback...I put an old booster seat where the bait tank would go back to back and they are fine. The only thing is they tend to get their line caught on the rudder if I'm not paying attention to the current and the direction I'm steering...they have a blast!!!

05-10-2011, 06:26 PM	#1
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,124	I have seen a couple guys, (usually large guys), out there single handing a tandem Hobie. I cannot comment on how well it works but if it were me, I would go with the Oasis for its lighter weight and potentially better handling when going solo. There is one thing that could be a bonus if you end up catching something big. It looks like there would be a lot space to stack up some fish in the front passenger well on that very lucky day. I bet you could hold a big WSB plus a couple of yellows and even have room for a nice 'but without having to head to the beach. We can dream, can't we? Bob

05-10-2011, 06:34 PM	#2
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	There are dreamers and than there are.........doers!

05-10-2011, 06:42 PM	#3
steveoh Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: La Mirada Posts: 52	I have taken my girls 4, 6, and 10yr old out on my outback...I put an old booster seat where the bait tank would go back to back and they are fine. The only thing is they tend to get their line caught on the rudder if I'm not paying attention to the current and the direction I'm steering...they have a blast!!!