OTW Report LJ 6/9 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ctfphoto · 06-09-2017, 11:24 AM

No birds and no yellow that I saw today, very slow.

Almost sank.

Hobie Outbacks rear hatch is really a stupid idea!!!

Got to go buy some silicone.

Geno Machino · 06-09-2017, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ctfphoto

No birds and no yellow that I saw today, very slow.

Almost sank.

Hobie Outbacks rear hatch is really a stupid idea!!!

Got to go buy some silicone.

Happened to myself also, out in front of O'side. Luckily I had my hand pump and another yakker to shadow me all the way in to the launch. Glad your ok Chris! Btw, I immediately got a new o-ring and sold my Outback. Bought a Rev 13 from Andy - been happy ever since. Thanks for the report Stevoo, sorry you lost that mystery fish. 😣

Geno

MrPukaShell · 06-09-2017, 12:48 PM

Good Luck

DanaYakAngler · 06-09-2017, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ctfphoto

No birds and no yellow that I saw today, very slow.

Almost sank.

Hobie Outbacks rear hatch is really a stupid idea!!!

Got to go buy some silicone.

Has anyone had this issue with the pro angler?

ctfphoto · 06-09-2017, 02:58 PM

"Glad your ok Chris! Btw, I immediately got a new o-ring and sold my Outback."

Thanks Geno. I thought the issue was the "O" ring as well, until I filled up my yak at home with water. The "O" ring was not leaking. It was flowing like a hose between the whole latch unit and the kayak itself. I will need to unscrew the unit and silicon it and reattach. BTW I love the outback. I sail with it because it is so stable

"Has anyone had this issue with the pro angler? "

I have not heard of any issues ... The Outback has it in a different (BAD) place.

TJones · 06-10-2017, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ctfphoto

"Glad your ok Chris! Btw, I immediately got a new o-ring and sold my Outback."

Thanks Geno. I thought the issue was the "O" ring as well, until I filled up my yak at home with water. The "O" ring was not leaking. It was flowing like a hose between the whole latch unit and the kayak itself. I will need to unscrew the unit and silicon it and reattach. BTW I love the outback. I sail with it because it is so stable

"Has anyone had this issue with the pro angler? "

I have not heard of any issues ... The Outback has it in a different (BAD) place.

I know someone that had this issue. Not as extreme as your case, but None the less a newer style outback that had a rear end that was dipping . My bad for going off topic .

TJones · 06-10-2017, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ctfphoto

No birds and no yellow that I saw today, very slow.

Almost sank.

Hobie Outbacks rear hatch is really a stupid idea!!!

Got to go buy some silicone.

What happened ?

06-09-2017, 11:24 AM	#1
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	No birds and no yellow that I saw today, very slow. Almost sank. Hobie Outbacks rear hatch is really a stupid idea!!! Got to go buy some silicone.

06-09-2017, 12:48 PM	#3
MrPukaShell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ventura COunty Posts: 521	Good Luck

06-09-2017, 02:58 PM	#5
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	"Glad your ok Chris! Btw, I immediately got a new o-ring and sold my Outback." Thanks Geno. I thought the issue was the "O" ring as well, until I filled up my yak at home with water. The "O" ring was not leaking. It was flowing like a hose between the whole latch unit and the kayak itself. I will need to unscrew the unit and silicon it and reattach. BTW I love the outback. I sail with it because it is so stable "Has anyone had this issue with the pro angler? " I have not heard of any issues ... The Outback has it in a different (BAD) place.