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#1 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 346
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Its off season, why dont you go to OEX and rent a Peddle for 1/2 day they will hook you up with a good price to test. You can fish around the marina, go out to main channel and if there is wind see how it moves you around. If it is an Outback you borrow, dont be disappointed with the turning as just about everyone replaces it with the bigger rudder and you can turn on a dime. I have peddle for few years and what sold me is the ability to peddle and set up rigs while moving. Also eat, drink beer/water etc all on the move. Good luck
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#2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: San Diego
Posts: 901
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There is a reason that (almost) all the saltiest guys have a Hobie.
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#3 |
Shark bait
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: lakewood ca
Posts: 2
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I've only done a paddle kayak since 1998. My main kayak is a 2004 Wilderness Systems Tarpon 16 before they made them heavy and wider. Probably the fastest paddling sit on top kayak. Still fishes great. As far as drift while fighting a fish or re-tying lines, I just straddle the kayak with my legs over the side like I sit on my surfboard. Slows down the drift and gives you stability.
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#4 |
Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla
Posts: 2,639
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This is not the first time this subject has been brought up on this site. Really what it comes down to are two thing and the rest is useless. If you have a FAT enough wallet and feel like you like being lazy, get a Hobie. If you want a bigger upper body workout and like exercise and your wallet is NOT THAT FAT, get a paddle kayak. If you have a Fat wallet and would like to get more exercise without going to a GYM and stare at someone else's BUTT, BUY ONE OF EACH. You are never going to get the answer without trying both YOURSELF.
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#5 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 736
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Both have a time and place and depends on what style fishing you’re doing. For sliding through the kelp or dragging a bait a paddle is all time, for staring At the meter with a yo-yo in hand to deploy a peddle is unbeatable, moral of the story: blonde or brunette
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Rancho Cucamonga
Posts: 608
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#7 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: East County San Diego
Posts: 657
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I've had both over the years, paddle and pedal. From a Cobra Tandem, Tarpon 120, Revolution 13, PA 14, Thresher 155 and a Revolution 16 they each have pros and cons.
Personally, I've been very impressed with my Revolution 16. Its very fast with pedals, but also paddles pretty well considering bottom contour design. I also sail it with good success. Its like shortboarding vs longboarding. There isn't a right or wrong, just a preference, based on what you do and want to achieve. |
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