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Kayak Fishing
Posted on 7/8/15 at 6:26 pm
Posted on 7/8/15 at 6:26 pm
Hobie's Mirage Drive vs. Native's Pedal Drive with Reverse? Pro Angler looks like a king but, has no reverse?
Posted on 7/8/15 at 6:30 pm to Sythyn30
Just pull the mirage drive cartridge out and put it in backwards
This post was edited on 7/8/15 at 6:31 pm
Posted on 7/8/15 at 6:32 pm to Polar Pop
Really? you was absolutely no help friend..
Posted on 7/8/15 at 6:33 pm to Sythyn30
Seriously. Just pull the pedal cartridge out, spin it 180 degrees then drop it back in.
Posted on 7/8/15 at 6:33 pm to Polar Pop
I have the Native Slayer Propel, it is nice but will get caught up in really grassy areas. The reverse is extremely nice to have when trolling grass edges for redfish. Both are heavy and the biggest factor for me was the $1000 price difference.
Have to add that I am selling mine btw!
Have to add that I am selling mine btw!
Posted on 7/8/15 at 6:35 pm to Sythyn30
I see 100s of Hobies on the water.
I rarely see Natives on the water.
That should tell you something.
I rarely see Natives on the water.
That should tell you something.
Posted on 7/8/15 at 6:41 pm to DrTyger
I would mainly be fishining freshwater for bass and perch?
Posted on 7/8/15 at 6:41 pm to Sythyn30
You can get a gheenoe and a small reliable outboard for the cost of a hobie. That way you don't have to paddle around in a tub toy all day and people at the ramp won't hate you.
Posted on 7/8/15 at 6:48 pm to Sythyn30
quote:
Really? you was absolutely no help friend..
Take it back
Posted on 7/8/15 at 6:59 pm to Sythyn30
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LoL people at ramp hate me?
I'm kidding, nobody will hate you. It's just a joke about kayakers holding up the line at the boat ramp.
But seriously, no human being on earth takes longer to load/unload their shite than a dude with crocs a Hobie pro angler.
Posted on 7/8/15 at 7:10 pm to Sythyn30
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Hobie's Mirage Drive vs. Native's Pedal Drive with Reverse? Pro Angler looks like a king but, has no reverse?
Get yourself a hobie and your boyfriend a native.
Posted on 7/8/15 at 7:13 pm to reds on reds on reds
Agreed.
Top=Hobie
Bottom=Native
Top=Hobie
Bottom=Native
Posted on 7/8/15 at 10:47 pm to Sythyn30
I've owned both.
Both are good kayaks, and it really comes down to what you prefer. My initial opinion was that the Propel drive felt more natural than the Mirage (Bicycle vs. stairmaster essentially), but after putting many miles on both, I definitely prefer the Mirage over the Propel.
Propel is useless in grass- something to keep in mind if you fish grass ponds alot. Also if you fish shallow; unlike the mirage, you can't put the propeller flat against the hull, so when you are in shallow water, you have to pull the drive up and paddle. The mirage drive can still be used in shallow water, even if the fins cannot be fully extended. (flutter them)
Can't really compare the Slayer Propel to the Pro Angler- it's a really unfair comparison and the PA will trump the Propel in almost every category. The Outback is more in line as far as comparisons. Both are around the same price, same weight, length, etc. and the Propel is easier to stand up in, but the Outback's improvements for 2015 get the nod in the other categories.
As far as reverse. . . it's a neat feature, but not a game changer. It was cool to be able to hold a position against current and work points without having to anchor, but putting a stake out pole down isn't difficult and works equally as well. For times you need to go back in the Hobie, remember that each one sold comes with a paddle, and all it takes is a couple strokes to get you facing where you want to be.
Both are good kayaks, and it really comes down to what you prefer. My initial opinion was that the Propel drive felt more natural than the Mirage (Bicycle vs. stairmaster essentially), but after putting many miles on both, I definitely prefer the Mirage over the Propel.
Propel is useless in grass- something to keep in mind if you fish grass ponds alot. Also if you fish shallow; unlike the mirage, you can't put the propeller flat against the hull, so when you are in shallow water, you have to pull the drive up and paddle. The mirage drive can still be used in shallow water, even if the fins cannot be fully extended. (flutter them)
Can't really compare the Slayer Propel to the Pro Angler- it's a really unfair comparison and the PA will trump the Propel in almost every category. The Outback is more in line as far as comparisons. Both are around the same price, same weight, length, etc. and the Propel is easier to stand up in, but the Outback's improvements for 2015 get the nod in the other categories.
As far as reverse. . . it's a neat feature, but not a game changer. It was cool to be able to hold a position against current and work points without having to anchor, but putting a stake out pole down isn't difficult and works equally as well. For times you need to go back in the Hobie, remember that each one sold comes with a paddle, and all it takes is a couple strokes to get you facing where you want to be.
Posted on 7/8/15 at 11:24 pm to Sythyn30
You may want to hold out a bit longer. I have a buddy who is a Wilderness systems "employee" who says their electric powered yak should hit the market anytime now.
Supposedly has an 8 mile range. Not to use while fishing but to get you up the lake/creek etc to where you can paddle and fish
A true GAME CHANGER folks.
I have seen vids of it and it ROCKS.
Supposedly has an 8 mile range. Not to use while fishing but to get you up the lake/creek etc to where you can paddle and fish
A true GAME CHANGER folks.
I have seen vids of it and it ROCKS.
Posted on 7/8/15 at 11:25 pm to AUTimbo
Even has a throttle control like a reg boat
:)
:)
Posted on 7/8/15 at 11:27 pm to AUTimbo
You know what the retail will be?
Posted on 7/9/15 at 1:16 am to deaconjones35
Those boats are heavier to paddle if you get in grass or hit very shallow flats. I'll take my cuda into spots a hobie wouldn't dream of venturing into.
Posted on 7/9/15 at 6:48 am to AUTimbo
If you put a powered motor in it, it becomes a regulated boat then right?
Thanks for advice fellas
And yes Pop I take it back, sorry was just giving you a hard time LoL
Thanks for advice fellas
And yes Pop I take it back, sorry was just giving you a hard time LoL
This post was edited on 7/9/15 at 6:50 am
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