I can't catch a break... - Page 2 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

GBF · 07-16-2008, 11:11 AM

Hell Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Way to go!!

GBF

aguachico · 07-16-2008, 12:06 PM

Holy toad. Nice fish, especially for July.

Sherm · 07-16-2008, 12:12 PM

Fat fork tail

Nicely done

Matt · 07-16-2008, 01:12 PM

No one and I mean absolutely no one was as due as you were!!!! Congratulations Chuck, I'm totally stoked for you my man!!!!

Cheers,

Matt F

Dennis · 07-16-2008, 01:28 PM

Might fine fish, Chuck!

dorado50 · 07-16-2008, 02:22 PM

That

is the bomb!! Way to sort things out before he hit the deck!! Tell me about your new ride. A kayak is like a boat; in that some get bit better than others,imo.........again,nice one......

ratdog · 07-16-2008, 03:41 PM

SWEEET!

katchfish · 07-16-2008, 04:07 PM

WINNER!!!

Ken

kurt · 07-16-2008, 04:19 PM

Bravo!

herefishyfishy! · 07-16-2008, 04:42 PM

Dude Chuck! Thats freakin sick man. What happened to the FnD? Nice way to break in the Hobie!

Evan

Handymansd · 07-17-2008, 07:24 AM

Thanks for all the great comments guys, all I needed was a bigger head!

Now for that WSB...

I am on a new ride... the FND is still in the garage awaiting the final tweaks before selling. The new sleigh is definitely different, It will take some getting used to, but any yak with fishing karma

like this is one, I would use upside down if I had to!

dorf · 07-17-2008, 09:22 AM

Way to stick with it.

mc08066 · 07-17-2008, 10:19 AM

Great fish and funnier story.lol

Ed · 07-17-2008, 02:19 PM

Sweet yellow. Congratulations. How do you like the new Hobie............

Handymansd · 07-17-2008, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed

How do you like the new Hobie............

A final opinion will be forthcoming over time I guess, but so far it is more good than bad.
I know others will disagree but my .02:

Bad:
- surfs like a brick or maybe a chunk of iron. (it could be user error, too)
- does not handle or paddle very efficiently, too wide to paddle comfortably
- The bait tank looks cool, but quite frankly it is very loud, cannot be connected to kayak with the wheels in it, and uses a separate 6V battery with no timer ability; and at $249... well, I feel it is a rip off.
- I do not like the built in rod holder angles or depth.
- the pedals hit the kayak in the "7" position. I am 6'4" and I have long legs so this is a little annoying. But I can still peddle all day long in the next position back.

Good:
- 2-3 times faster than my FND. I can launch, go to the pier, and still be at the kelp line at the same time most paddlers can get out of the reserve
- less effort and more miles = more fishing grounds
- very quiet as the thrust comes from under the water so there is no disturbance at the surface.
- Very dry seating area.
- Very comfortable ride.
- Fishing friendly cockpit. Lots of places to put things without fear of losing them, tackle. drinks, etc.
- The rudder is pretty handy in numerous circumstances.
- The best, numero uno, thing, is the hands free ability to do other things while underway, like alphabetizing my tackle bag, combing my hair, checking my e-mail, talking on the phone, eating, drinking, etc. You can throw an Iron or swimbait while moving.
- And of course this particular boat is a fish magnet!

All in all I have to say the deck is stacked to give this boat a thumbs up.

rotten · 07-17-2008, 04:14 PM

Awesome fish! Glad to see the yaks workin for you!

aclozer · 07-17-2008, 06:29 PM

great report

FISHIONADO · 07-18-2008, 07:36 AM

Chuck! Congrats!

Dang, does this mean I won't catch a fish everytime I see you on the water now? My good luck charm is keeping the luck to himself now. Well deserved!

jscott · 07-18-2008, 01:20 PM

Awesome fish!! Thanks for the story.

h2ofishfo · 07-18-2008, 07:22 PM

wtg on the toad yt

yet 2 catch mine for the year

07-16-2008, 11:11 AM	#21
GBF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Huntington Beach CA Posts: 323	Hell Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go!! GBF __________________ "Just keep going out....it's better than staying Home"

07-16-2008, 01:12 PM	#24
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	congrats No one and I mean absolutely no one was as due as you were!!!! Congratulations Chuck, I'm totally stoked for you my man!!!! Cheers, Matt F

07-16-2008, 01:28 PM	#25
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South of La Jolla... Posts: 1,193	Might fine fish, Chuck! __________________ Hmmmm.....

07-16-2008, 04:42 PM	#30
herefishyfishy! Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: La Mesa Posts: 154	Dude Chuck! Thats freakin sick man. What happened to the FnD? Nice way to break in the Hobie! Evan __________________ "There's a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore like an idiot."

07-17-2008, 09:22 AM	#32
dorf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 279	Way to stick with it. Attached Images __________________ Don't try to confuse me with facts! I hereby reject your reality and submit my own.

07-16-2008, 12:06 PM	#22
aguachico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 719	Holy toad. Nice fish, especially for July.

07-16-2008, 12:12 PM	#23
Sherm Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 490	Fat fork tail Nicely done

07-16-2008, 02:22 PM	#26
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	That is the bomb!! Way to sort things out before he hit the deck!! Tell me about your new ride. A kayak is like a boat; in that some get bit better than others,imo.........again,nice one......

07-16-2008, 03:41 PM	#27
ratdog Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 424	SWEEET!

07-16-2008, 04:07 PM	#28
katchfish Paddle for Mahi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Doing the happy paddle! Posts: 846	WINNER!!! Ken

07-16-2008, 04:19 PM	#29
kurt Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: 2 inches above sea level Posts: 502	Bravo!

07-17-2008, 07:24 AM	#31
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	Thanks for all the great comments guys, all I needed was a bigger head! Now for that WSB... I am on a new ride... the FND is still in the garage awaiting the final tweaks before selling. The new sleigh is definitely different, It will take some getting used to, but any yak with fishing karma like this is one, I would use upside down if I had to!

07-17-2008, 10:19 AM	#33
mc08066 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 51	Great fish and funnier story.lol

07-17-2008, 02:19 PM	#34
Ed Fringe Head Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Drippin Chicken Water Ranch Posts: 140	Sweet yellow. Congratulations. How do you like the new Hobie............

07-17-2008, 04:14 PM	#36
rotten Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 60	Awesome fish! Glad to see the yaks workin for you!

07-17-2008, 06:29 PM	#37
aclozer Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 48	great report

07-18-2008, 07:36 AM	#38
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	Chuck! Congrats! Dang, does this mean I won't catch a fish everytime I see you on the water now? My good luck charm is keeping the luck to himself now. Well deserved!

07-18-2008, 01:20 PM	#39
jscott Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 138	Awesome fish!! Thanks for the story.

07-18-2008, 07:22 PM	#40
h2ofishfo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santee Posts: 821	wtg on the toad ytyet 2 catch mine for the year