Hobie or keep my Malibu stealth 14

I recently went from a Stealth 12 to a Hobie Pro Angler. I've found a lot of benifits, mostly listed above. But to be honest, I find myself Kayaking 300% more than I did with the stealth. Just the little things you can do on a hobie make it so much more enjoyable on the water. I hated having to secure my poles, grab the paddle, and move back on top of a good spot.

Maintaining position on the Hobie is so much easier. Point your bow toward where the wind/current is coming from, set the rudder and just slowly peddle, all the while you still have your rod in your hand.

Trolling is another good example. I like trolling with my rod in my hand. I can control the baits better by controlling the rod tip, jerking plastics, feeling hits ect.

Also, when you got caught on the bottom or in some kelp, you know right away. As opposed to when you're paddling and you're already to far to really do your self any favors. In a hobie, you can peddle around whatever you're caught on and are much more likely to free your rig.

I will say this though. I miss the side compartments on my Stealth more than anything, those were the best things to have.

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by PapaDCh

I'd say about 14 hours... isn't that about right Jorluivil?

Longest I've gone is from about 6am until about 4pm.

Originally Posted by Drake

I recently went from a Stealth 12 to a Hobie Pro Angler. I've found a lot of benifits, mostly listed above. But to be honest, I find myself Kayaking 300% more than I did with the stealth. Just the little things you can do on a hobie make it so much more enjoyable on the water. I hated having to secure my poles, grab the paddle, and move back on top of a good spot.

Maintaining position on the Hobie is so much easier. Point your bow toward where the wind/current is coming from, set the rudder and just slowly peddle, all the while you still have your rod in your hand.

Trolling is another good example. I like trolling with my rod in my hand. I can control the baits better by controlling the rod tip, jerking plastics, feeling hits ect.

Also, when you got caught on the bottom or in some kelp, you know right away. As opposed to when you're paddling and you're already to far to really do your self any favors. In a hobie, you can peddle around whatever you're caught on and are much more likely to free your rig.

I will say this though. I miss the side compartments on my Stealth more than anything, those were the best things to have.

What ^^^he^^^ said. Especially, the stuff in bold print regarding storage


There's a reason why Hobie is taking over the market. Many of us have been on both types of yaks and so far I haven't met one person that has said, "I'm going back to paddling".

[Iebadboy]

well im apart of a new family now!! !!

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by Iebadboy

well im apart of a new family now!! !!

Don't forget to remove the wrapping before you launch

[Iebadboy]

So that's why it was hard to sit on......

Originally Posted by Iebadboy

well im apart of a new family now!! !!

I carry my PA on my toaster too, its so easy to get it on and off

[bus kid]

Originally Posted by Iebadboy

well im apart of a new family now!! !!

Congrats, on buying a hobie but that was the easy part, now you gotta rig it.

[Iebadboy]

Already done!! upgraded to turbo Finns, rudder, got the hobie bait tank already have my brand new hummingbird 597ci with DI, and two custom rod mount extensions.. Set and ready to go

[mtnbykr2]

Originally Posted by Iebadboy

Already done!! upgraded to turbo Finns, rudder, got the hobie bait tank already have my brand new hummingbird 597ci with DI, and two custom rod mount extensions.. Set and ready to go

Sounds like you are all set good luck hopefully will get out sometime