| |
 |
|
|
|
 |
|
 |
| |
| Kayaking After the frequent attempts at Bribery, beatings, and simply getting towed at Sunrise - S-B opens the Kayak Forums
Also see http://www.ultimatekayakfishing.com |
 |
07-20-2009, 01:30 PM
|
#1
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 20,443
|
Hobie's wotrth the $$?
I've been boatless for about 4 years now, and I can't take it. But I don't have the coin (or the free time, honestly) to justify a 23 foot center console. My wife actually suggested that I get a kayak.
I have 2 friends who fish fairly regularly from Niantic, CT to Narragansett, RI. Both of them have the Hobie Outback. I'm lucky enough where I can afford to spend the money on the Hobie. Any reasons NOT do do it? I've never been on a kayak in salt water, and I'm excited.
Jim
|
|
|
|
|
|
07-20-2009, 09:06 PM
|
#2
|
|
BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
|
I just sprung for a new Pro Angler.....looking forward to hitting the water shortly for the maiden voyage and exploring new waters!! Have you tried your buddies Hobie out yet???
|
Almost time to get our fish on!!! 
|
|
|
|
|
07-21-2009, 11:18 AM
|
#3
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 20,443
|
Hey Bigfish -
No, I've never been in either's Hobie. The only kayaking I've done is sit-on-top paddlers at a local lake. My frfiends both love their Hobies, neither regrets spending the money.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
07-21-2009, 12:17 PM
|
#4
|
|
BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
|
Was hoping to go on my "maiden voyage" today......but it rained!!!  |
Almost time to get our fish on!!!
|
|
|
|
|
07-21-2009, 02:00 PM
|
#5
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 20,443
|
Very unusual to get rain lately...
What's the difference between the "Angler" model and the "Outback"? What made you get the Angler, which I believe is more $$?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
07-21-2009, 03:24 PM
|
#6
|
|
BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
|
Pro Angler is 38 inches wide as opposed to I think 29 inches for the Outback! This is very boat like.....very spacious and very stable. Its the high end Hobie for sure!  Dying to get out in it!  |
Almost time to get our fish on!!!
|
|
|
|
|
07-21-2009, 04:26 PM
|
#7
|
|
President - S-B Chapter - Kelly Clarkson Fan Club
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Rowley
Posts: 3,781
|
the new pro angler is a tank, the ultimate fishing yak
get out there and try your buddy's ride and see if you like it.
I've never tried a hobie (mainly because I'm afraid if I try, I'll have to have one!)
It might be worth holding out for one of the motorized yaks will be coming on the market soon as well....
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
07-21-2009, 04:28 PM
|
#8
|
|
BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
|
Motorized>>>! Nah!! Thats the glory of a kayak.....no fuel, nothing to break down!!
|
Almost time to get our fish on!!!
|
|
|
|
|
07-22-2009, 01:47 PM
|
#9
|
|
President - S-B Chapter - Kelly Clarkson Fan Club
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Rowley
Posts: 3,781
|
the hobie mirage drives break sometimes I've heard, though very easy to fix on the fly I guess.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
07-23-2009, 06:00 PM
|
#10
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Lexington, MA
Posts: 1,940
|
I got the Revolution this spring and am VERY happy with it. I have fished barnstable harbor and off Magnolia with it so far and it is very stable and is faster than a paddled yak. Not cheap at $1700 but your hands are totally free to fish while underway.
No electronic on mine yet but I see a combo GPS/Fish finder in my future
Great yak for joppa
|
 Blond Terror
|
|
|
|
|
07-24-2009, 11:32 AM
|
#11
|
|
President - S-B Chapter - Kelly Clarkson Fan Club
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Rowley
Posts: 3,781
|
ahhhh there are no fish in any of those spots!
serioulsy though, bunch of guys up this way have them and love them. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
07-25-2009, 11:39 AM
|
#12
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Cumberland, RI
Posts: 2,266
|
I love my revo. For me the no hands fihing is a no brainer. Plus I find it is easier moving against the wind/current since legs are much stronger than arms (usually).
|
Good judgement comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgement -- Keith Benning
|
|
|
|
|
07-25-2009, 02:50 PM
|
#13
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
Posts: 21,719
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rockport24
t
It might be worth holding out for one of the motorized yaks will be coming on the market soon as well....
|
I saw 2 of the prototypes in use in gansett a few evenings ago.. holy clam and cuttlefish.. they are cool. Id buy one of those in a nano second..  |
|
|
|
|
|
|
10-08-2009, 10:38 PM
|
#14
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 60
|
Nebe,
Didn't know you fished the little boats. Just moved into an Ocean Torque. Really pleased with it so far. Still paddle about 98% of the time.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10-10-2009, 01:39 AM
|
#15
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 5
|
Jim in CT
So far I've used my Hobie two to three x per week for two full seasons while fishing for stripers and bluefish in salt water and I would say that Hobie's are absolutely worth the $$.
As mentioned, being able to troll etc with the rod in your hand instead of in a rod holder is a big advantage, plus the power of the Mirage Drive (especially with turbo fins) in current or strong winds enables me to fish on days and in more areas than I was able to in any of the other three kayaks I owned over the years.
For me the Mirage Drive is also an important safety factor as I sometimes fish outside of Narragansett Bay in open waters and when I'm drifting eels or trolling tube 'n worm in close to rocks and a strong swell threatens to wash me into the rocks the drive enables me to immediately power myself out of there rather than having to put my rod in a holder (step one) pick up the paddle (step two) and then paddle out of the situation (step three).
The Mirage Drive Can be messed up but is solidly built and definitely not fragile. Any damage I've done to mine so far was easily repairable and I'm not very "handy". They also sell a spare parts kit.
Brad
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:51 AM.
|
| |
