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re: Sorry about this, but (another kayak thread)

Posted on 4/5/12 at 7:56 pm to
Posted by Boats n Hose
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Posted on 4/5/12 at 7:56 pm to
Posted by PapaPogey
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Posted on 4/5/12 at 9:19 pm to
Classic thread fellas
Posted by HeadBusta4LSU
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Posted on 4/5/12 at 9:29 pm to
team motorboat FTW

Posted by 385 Tiger
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Posted on 4/5/12 at 9:41 pm to
I've been seriously thinking about getting a Hobie Outback. I want something I can fish, hunt, and just paddle around in. Any body have one or something similar or any thoughts in general? FYI, I'm new to kayaks.
Posted by Blue Velvet
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Posted on 4/5/12 at 9:46 pm to
Outback and Revolution are two good Hobie's if you want a pedaling yak.
Posted by 385 Tiger
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Posted on 4/5/12 at 9:47 pm to
is the pedaling worth the premium? When I went and tested a couple out, it seemed like a real good way to keep your hands free to fish or whatever.
Posted by Coon
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Posted on 4/5/12 at 9:53 pm to
Just remember that I'd your peddling you can't go in super shallow water to chase reds. Them fins stick down far.
Posted by Blue Velvet
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Posted on 4/5/12 at 9:56 pm to
I've never tried it. I think it's cool that you can change direction while reeling in and that you don't have to stop in the middle of your cast and paddle. Personally, I only want to kayak fish if I can stand up. I think you can stand in some hobies but I'm not sure which ones. If you could pedal while sitting and stand to fish it seems like a cool idea. Some of the other posters can probably give you more info on the Hobies. I'm assuming they're good though because they have a cult-like following. The pro angler seems amazing for features but it's $2500 and 88 lb.'s
Posted by Boats n Hose
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Posted on 4/5/12 at 9:57 pm to
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Just remember that I'd your peddling you can't go in super shallow water to chase reds. Them fins stick down far.

Yea they can't go much shallower than my boat, and cost just as much. No reason for me to get one.
Posted by Nodust
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Posted on 4/5/12 at 10:00 pm to
Also looks like it would be trouble with grass and such in th water.
Posted by Slickback
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Posted on 4/5/12 at 10:01 pm to
I have a friend that has a Hobie with the pedals and he doesn't use it much because it is hard to maneuver and he can't get into the shallow ponds.
Posted by Blue Velvet
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Posted on 4/5/12 at 10:23 pm to
The pedals/fins come out with ease so you can just use a paddle like normal when expecting shallow water but can have the choice of pedals for any water more than a couple feet deep. I think that's pretty cool. I wouldn't get a hobie anyway (just preference) but they certainly have cool advantages.
Posted by TexasTiger34
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Posted on 4/5/12 at 10:35 pm to
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Maybe so, but I can use apostrophes like a mother effer...



At least I can spell out fricker
Posted by Boats n Hose
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Posted on 4/5/12 at 10:44 pm to
I'm just gonna get me an ascend to use on occasion and for quick morning trips when I move and don't have the time to go get the boat.
Posted by Mung
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Posted on 4/8/12 at 10:13 pm to
Damn Coon, sorry for the insult. My perception is skewed by all the kayak tournament fishing I used to do, where distance and speed are extremely important. Nothing wrong with a wide boat for close fishing in the marsh. In fact, half the time i go i stick within a mile of the launch, so the Diablo would be perfect. My dad quit fishing those tournaments with me b/c he hated the ridiculous competitiveness, and I haven't fished one in a year or so.

It is amazing how many different kayaks there are out there.
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
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Posted on 4/8/12 at 10:19 pm to
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It is amazing how many different kayaks there are out there.


Yep, some of these I have never seen in person. Only think you find up here is the touring kayaks.
Posted by Coon
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Posted on 4/9/12 at 7:30 am to
I'm just busting your balls, mung. I know that's not what you meant. I don't fish in tournaments because I know I can't compete with guys fishing that style (covering 10+ miles for that one fish). But again, that's not what I bought mine for. To each his own.

But this Texastiger just seems like a tool.
Posted by TexasTiger34
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Posted on 4/9/12 at 10:10 am to
Relax coon. I'm just bustin balls
Posted by deaconjones35
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Posted on 4/9/12 at 10:50 am to
I think an OBKFGT is the only way to bring us all together in peace and harmony.
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