Anti-Hobie sentiment? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dsafety · 05-19-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mikecollins86

Why not have both? After a couple of 'harrowing' surf entrances where I really wish I had the Hobie pedals to haul ass, I am thinking of getting the pro-angler (I am a 'plus' size guy...) and see no reason why you can't use the pedals when you need them (surf launch, chasing boils) but paddle otherwise for the exercise.

Seems to me it's nice to have the drive for those times you need that burst of speed.

I can't wait for summer!!

I had the same thought when I bought my Revo. I really like paddling a kayak when just out joy riding. I thought I would use the peddles when fishing and leave them at home when going out with one of my paddling friends for a leisurely cruise.

Never happened!

The only time I break out the paddle is when I need to go into the kelp, shift into reverse gear or when launching or landing. Maybe I just got lazy or maybe I am now just too smug to be bothered with paddles. Whatever it is, I am very content to use the peddles just about all the time.

Please don't hate me for this.

Bob

flydigital · 05-19-2010, 05:44 PM

my 2 cents...

I used to paddle until my shoulders were giving me too much trouble. I could either stop/slow my kayak fishing frequency or switch to pedal drive. Easy choice.

First time out in the new hobie I definately noticed a different attitude towards me by paddlers. Basically I got less respect. Big deal, I'm still out there fishing and enjoying myself, even more now.

I thought at first that the exercise level would be better with the pedals (more cardio) but it turns out that is not the case. The hobie is more efficient for propulsion than paddling, and you work less. Lately I've been paddling on my way back in for the extra workout (the Revo is a pretty good paddler when used with the rudder), so I get the best of both worlds.

Fishing performance wise, I don't think there is any measuable difference between pedal or paddle. Each needs to be used with a different technique to maximize potential but in the end its all the same. The only edge I see is that the hobie can move more consistently through all kinds of conditions, and since it takes less work you can go further.

peguinpower · 05-19-2010, 09:55 PM

I have a nice paddling kayak, and the Hobie Revo. I use both. Happy with both. I bring one out, I get lower body exercise, the other and I get upper body. I'd use the paddling kayak more if it also had a thru hull transducer. But I'm not inclined to bore a hole in another hull............ for a while

MVC · 05-20-2010, 05:47 AM

I have a Prowler 13 and a Hobie Revo. I use them both. I like the Prowler for the bays. It is easier to fish around the docks. If I am going to go a long distance, I always take the Hobie.

Limits · 05-20-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MVC

I have a Prowler 13 and a Hobie Revo. I use them both. I like the Prowler for the bays. It is easier to fish around the docks. If I am going to go a long distance, I always take the Hobie.

I concur 100%.

I'm thinking about picking up a paddle yak for bay fishing where I don't need to paddle for distance.

erick · 05-21-2010, 09:03 PM

I keep seeing pictures of guys holding big fish on a kayak with hobie graphics on it. Hobie looks good to me.

bus kid · 12-11-2010, 05:55 PM

I got the best of both worlds. I bought a Quest. Hobie Reputation - mirage drive, who said you cant please all the people all the time.

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05-19-2010, 05:44 PM	#2
flydigital Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 192	my 2 cents... I used to paddle until my shoulders were giving me too much trouble. I could either stop/slow my kayak fishing frequency or switch to pedal drive. Easy choice. First time out in the new hobie I definately noticed a different attitude towards me by paddlers. Basically I got less respect. Big deal, I'm still out there fishing and enjoying myself, even more now. I thought at first that the exercise level would be better with the pedals (more cardio) but it turns out that is not the case. The hobie is more efficient for propulsion than paddling, and you work less. Lately I've been paddling on my way back in for the extra workout (the Revo is a pretty good paddler when used with the rudder), so I get the best of both worlds. Fishing performance wise, I don't think there is any measuable difference between pedal or paddle. Each needs to be used with a different technique to maximize potential but in the end its all the same. The only edge I see is that the hobie can move more consistently through all kinds of conditions, and since it takes less work you can go further.

05-19-2010, 09:55 PM	#3
peguinpower bing! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: socal Posts: 246	I have a nice paddling kayak, and the Hobie Revo. I use both. Happy with both. I bring one out, I get lower body exercise, the other and I get upper body. I'd use the paddling kayak more if it also had a thru hull transducer. But I'm not inclined to bore a hole in another hull............ for a while

05-20-2010, 05:47 AM	#4
MVC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 278	I have a Prowler 13 and a Hobie Revo. I use them both. I like the Prowler for the bays. It is easier to fish around the docks. If I am going to go a long distance, I always take the Hobie.

05-21-2010, 09:03 PM	#6
erick Junior Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lompoc Ca. Posts: 2	I keep seeing pictures of guys holding big fish on a kayak with hobie graphics on it. Hobie looks good to me.