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

bus kid · 05-10-2011, 05:03 PM

I have taken all 3 of my kids out on my quest its similar to a revo but no mirage drive. My oldest is 10. They all ride in the back behind me, bays only no bait tank, and scupper plugs in the back scuppers so their bottoms don't get wet. I also cut a pool noodle for them to sit on.

Handymansd · 05-10-2011, 05:48 PM

I would not attempt my child on my outback although it could be done.

With that in mind... 8 years old seems like a great age to start soloing in the bay with dad in tow... and it seems that a cobra tandem (similar hull to FND) would be a great solid platform for her to learn on. Then you can get your choice of the outback or revo for you. And you still have the ability to go out together under paddle power if you choose!

my 0.02

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, 05:03 PM	#1
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	I have taken all 3 of my kids out on my quest its similar to a revo but no mirage drive. My oldest is 10. They all ride in the back behind me, bays only no bait tank, and scupper plugs in the back scuppers so their bottoms don't get wet. I also cut a pool noodle for them to sit on. __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

05-10-2011, 05:48 PM	#2
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	I would not attempt my child on my outback although it could be done. With that in mind... 8 years old seems like a great age to start soloing in the bay with dad in tow... and it seems that a cobra tandem (similar hull to FND) would be a great solid platform for her to learn on. Then you can get your choice of the outback or revo for you. And you still have the ability to go out together under paddle power if you choose! my 0.02 __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

05-10-2011, 06:26 PM	#3
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,123	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	#4
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	#5
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!!!