Hobie question - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bolocop · 04-21-2015, 01:25 PM

1. I peddle out. When I get to water that is deep enough so my drive doesn't bottom out, I put the drive in and scissor the pedals to prevent damage. When the time is right, I jump in and pedal like crazy. I figure this is faster than paddling and speed is everything in the surf zone.

2. I have a different Hobie, so storage is different.

3. As you might have guessed, I peddle in as well. Time the set right and with enough speed, nothing will catch you. I leave the drive in and when I get to waist high water, I jump out, scissor the pedals and hook the bungee while pulling up the rudder. So far no yard sales with this method. Only times I've flipped was due to paddling in (not enough speed) and my waders getting caught up on the yak when jumping out.

04-21-2015, 01:25 PM	#6
bolocop Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 332	1. I peddle out. When I get to water that is deep enough so my drive doesn't bottom out, I put the drive in and scissor the pedals to prevent damage. When the time is right, I jump in and pedal like crazy. I figure this is faster than paddling and speed is everything in the surf zone. 2. I have a different Hobie, so storage is different. 3. As you might have guessed, I peddle in as well. Time the set right and with enough speed, nothing will catch you. I leave the drive in and when I get to waist high water, I jump out, scissor the pedals and hook the bungee while pulling up the rudder. So far no yard sales with this method. Only times I've flipped was due to paddling in (not enough speed) and my waders getting caught up on the yak when jumping out.