How many of you paddle??

I swing whichever way is most effective for the purpose I am using it for.  Allegiance to the sport doesn't mean only using one kind of boat, a broad repitoire of abilities and capabilities means a much wider scope of situations that you can effectively fish.

I agree. 

-Spot-

I have been a whitewater kayaker since 1985, and I own four whitewater kayaks.  When I began kayak fishing, I bought a 13' Trident paddle kayak.  Last year I bought a 13' Revolution pedal kayak.  At this point (a) I paddle when whitewater kayaking, (b) I paddle my Trident when spearfishing, when fishing on rivers, and sometimes when fishing on lakes, and (c) at this point I prefer to pedal my Revolution when fishing on lakes, due to its greater speed, reduced effort, availability of hands-free fishing, greater ability to hold the kayak stationary over the bottom for jigging, and the ability to carry bigger downriggers.

 Occasionally I have to paddle backwards in my Hobies.    But in all seriousness,  I do both.  I have a couple cedar strip boats I love to paddle and they are each about 35 lbs so I can carry them anywhere.  I have not used either for over a year because I loaned the seats for them to other people.

I ain't no pedal pusher!  Paddle all the way!   

Two out backs and a mini-X.  I think I was every bit as successful paddling as I was pedaling. I'm a HUGE proponent of hands free fishing.  But on a per trip basis I did every bit as well in my mini-x (fishing saltwater, no less) as I do my Hobies. I think success is more a function of planning and effort as are many things in life...but dang, I LOVE the efficiency if the mirage drives...especially in windy conditions.

almost forgot to take my South Sound shot

Paddle, '08 T15 when I can get out and away from all consuming work supporting our troops,  or the doc says I'm cleared for exercise again.
Had an I9s that worked out ok for small water fishing

 Prefer the paddle. like the. workout .  Hobies seati g and pedal position seem awkward to me and aggravate the spinal injury.

I peddle a tank but do use the paddle only to back up.

Well, i'm still putting my stuff together to fish off mine (Elie Gulf 120XL), but purely a paddler here...   I'd love to give a pedal boat a try but haven't had a chance yet.

Jim

That Elie always looked like a nice All purpose boat when I saw the in stores. Should be a greaone to pass down thru the family.

Paddle the F-N-D! One day I'll peddle...but for now...

Paddle the F-N-D! One day I'll peddle...but for now...

Nothing wrong with a F'n'D! That was my first boat, and will always have a spot in my quiver!  I'm sure pelagic would agree with me too!;D

There's a time and place for both pedals and paddles...I have four boats, two with mirage drives, a short river boat and a long sea kayak. I will say I get much more use out of the mirage drive boats as it's just easier for me to fish without a paddle in my hands. for example, if I'm out on the ocean bottom fishing and get hung up, I can quickly change directions and get "upstream" of the snag in a flash...without having to put my rod down. On the other hand, If I'm fishing a river, I wouldn't want turbo fins hanging down under my boat.

As much as my wife would like me to, it would be narrow minded of me to limit myself to one type of boat.

I also use both spinning and casting reels... and have a jeep, a motorcycle and a family car.

Both, paddle for touring, ww, and multiday, pedals for fish, photo and leisurely floating. 3 of 9 are pedaled.

I swing whichever way is most effective for the purpose I am using it for.  Allegiance to the sport doesn't mean only using one kind of boat, a broad repertoire of abilities and capabilities means a much wider scope of situations that you can effectively fish.

Nicely stated Yakbum, I'm getting all misty eyed  I chose "Both" because I finally have both options available. My kayaking started with paddling my Ocean Kayak Trident T-11, but most of the guys I hung out with had Hobies, so I always wondered. Well, I bought a Hobie Revo 13 last year in need of some TLC, but haven't been in it yet.  Moving back to the PNW very soon, that will change as I plan to get back to my home waters and chasing fish again. As you've stated, I will peddle or paddle, whichever is most effective for the purpose I am using it for.