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re: The Official Kayak Thread
Posted on 3/28/18 at 3:08 pm to PillageUrVillage
Posted on 3/28/18 at 3:08 pm to PillageUrVillage
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Posted on 3/28/18 at 3:22 pm to VanRIch
Let me put it this way. Several of us on this board fished a tournament last Saturday and I swear at least 90% of the 67 anglers had Hobies. Either a PA14, PA12, Outback, or the new Compass (which surprised me how nice they are.)
Posted on 3/28/18 at 3:30 pm to LSUlefty
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new Compass (which surprised me how nice they are.)
I was really impressed with how she held up. I was consistently going 3.5mph pedal straight into a 20-25kt headwind. That pointed bow cut through those waves like butter.
This post was edited on 3/28/18 at 3:33 pm
Posted on 3/28/18 at 3:36 pm to AlxTgr
So angry 
shite we all know there's no "perfect" boat for every style of fishing we can do
to many ways to approach it
I enjoy the hell out of my Wildy 135 but is it able to handle every situation no, hell no
(do enjoy my reverse) so eat shite Mirage drive but
I dont get the hate on Hobie
who did ya wrong man!?
Just let it out, you'll feel better
shite we all know there's no "perfect" boat for every style of fishing we can do
to many ways to approach it
I enjoy the hell out of my Wildy 135 but is it able to handle every situation no, hell no
(do enjoy my reverse) so eat shite Mirage drive but
I dont get the hate on Hobie
who did ya wrong man!?
Just let it out, you'll feel better
Posted on 3/28/18 at 3:56 pm to No8Easy2
I think it’s pretty awesome how many options there are nowadays. I’ve demoed many different ones and settled on my Slayer because personally it fit me and what I wanted to do with it best. In hindsight though, I just wish I would’ve spent the extra money for the Propel drive.
Posted on 3/28/18 at 4:13 pm to Drunken Crawfish
You have any pics of your rigged up? I'm about 99% positive I'll be picking up a Compass soon and have a general idea of what I want.
Posted on 3/28/18 at 4:26 pm to No8Easy2
quote:Nope. I just hate to see people have to deal with outdated tech that makes things harder. I have no interest in it otherwise. I truly care.
So angry
quote:Yes, yes you do.
I dont get the hate on Hobie
quote:
(do enjoy my reverse) so eat shite Mirage drive but
quote:Dude, I do every chance I get. I mean seriously, I have no idea why anyone would even consider one now.
Just let it out, you'll feel better
Posted on 3/28/18 at 4:26 pm to PillageUrVillage
quote:Same here. I now only use my Slayer if my son is not with me.
settled on my Slayer because personally it fit me and what I wanted to do with it best. In hindsight though, I just wish I would’ve spent the extra money for the Propel drive.
Posted on 3/28/18 at 4:35 pm to YOURADHERE
I added the square hatch, moved the stock round hatch to the bow and added two H-Rails and map pockets. The Marine Mat is awesome as well.
Depending on where you can get it, I would look at asking for the upgraded 180 drive. My dealer gave me the 180 for the cost difference between that and the Standard GT.
Pros: PRICE! Weight, Mirage Drive, its stable enough to stand and sight cast, standard h-tracks, PA style rudder, and its Lowrance ready. The bow cuts through waves easily and the squared back offers a lot of stability.
The seat is pretty meh. Its not a problem nor is it a real asset for the boat like the vantage seat.
Cons: Its the first run of the model so I am not sure if there will be any long-term problems. The paddle holder sucks but I can stow it under my H-rail rod holders so it will do.
Posted on 3/28/18 at 4:49 pm to Drunken Crawfish
It came out real nice. I'm really surprised how much I liked it. For me as a Lefty my only complaint would be where the rudder control is.
This post was edited on 3/28/18 at 4:53 pm
Posted on 3/28/18 at 4:50 pm to Drunken Crawfish
That thing looks slick! I’d like to eventually get some sea deck.
This post was edited on 3/28/18 at 4:51 pm
Posted on 3/28/18 at 4:56 pm to Uncle JackD
The PA kit has the ruler built into the deck mat and it looks sweet. The digi camo would go well with the green PA.
Posted on 3/28/18 at 5:02 pm to LSUlefty
quote:
It came out real nice. I'm really surprised how much I liked it. For me as a Lefty my only complaint would be where the rudder control is.
Yep, same issue. It just something I/we are going to have to get used to unfortunately.
Posted on 3/28/18 at 5:04 pm to Drunken Crawfish
I didn't realize some dealers could swap the drive, even still I didn't think it was a deal breaker when I tested one for 2 days without the reverse drive.
Similar to what I think I'd do. Square hatch, move the circle hatch up front, I already bought a battery tray for the circle hatch to put a battery for my Elite 5, already have a map pocket a buddy gave me, and would probably put a Side Bro on the opposite side.
Similar to what I think I'd do. Square hatch, move the circle hatch up front, I already bought a battery tray for the circle hatch to put a battery for my Elite 5, already have a map pocket a buddy gave me, and would probably put a Side Bro on the opposite side.
Posted on 3/28/18 at 5:07 pm to LSUlefty
Posted on 3/28/18 at 5:10 pm to YOURADHERE
It's at least worth asking. Some do and some don't but I use the reverse all the time.
Posted on 3/28/18 at 5:31 pm to Uncle JackD
quote:
Hell of a deal on a fish finder if y’all are looking... Elite 5 ti for $269
Might have to
Posted on 3/28/18 at 5:33 pm to AlxTgr
quote:
I have no idea why anyone would even consider one now.
Posted on 3/28/18 at 5:51 pm to No8Easy2
Posted on 3/28/18 at 6:08 pm to No8Easy2
Freaking hilarious
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