NorthWest Kayak Anglers
Not Necessarily Kayak Fishing => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: BigFishy on November 17, 2020, 11:50:37 AM
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Hello everyone. I am here for learning from the experts ;) Trying to get into this thing after I saw a few guys at Pacific City on a calm day returning with limits of fish. Based on my research the Hobie Outback is the way to go so I will keep my eyes open for a used one. I can't find the classifieds section on this site for some reason. Also I would love to get out with someone who has a spare kayak just to experience it before I start spending money :) I have also had a pretty good first year salmon fishing :P
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i find kayak popularity changes depending on the region. My area on the west coast in canada it seems like oldtowns predators and bigwaters are most common.
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I see great deals on Hobies on Craigslist all the time.
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Have two native propels, I live in Tillamook. What’s your schedule look like?
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I am not 100 percent set on Hobie. This is what internet tells me but I have no personal experience with them so open for suggestions.
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Have two native propels, I live in Tillamook. What’s your schedule look like?
I am usually free weekends (except upcoming one) I will PM you!
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I bought one of the least expensive new Kayaks on the market the perception Crank 10.0 I absolutely love it. However because it has a prop, weeds can be an issue and it doesn't do well in water below 3 feet but being able to peddle backwards without pulling a cable is a plus. The Hobie does well in both those weeds and the shallows but you need to pull a lever to switch directions. The Crank 10 is less than 1500 new and that is less than you will typically spend on a used Hobie. For me I'm fishing mostly open water with a down rigger so absolutely the prop drive is best for me. If I had to spend $3000 on a new Hobie I would not be a kayak fisherman. That's my two sense and some food for thought.
https://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=22502.0
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I bought one of the least expensive new Kayaks on the market the perception Crank 10.0 I absolutely love it. However because it has a prop, weeds can be an issue and it doesn't do well in water below 3 feet but being able to peddle backwards without pulling a cable is a plus. The Hobie does well in both those weeds and the shallows but you need to pull a lever to switch directions. The Crank 10 is less than 1500 new and that is less than you will typically spend on a used Hobie. For me I'm fishing mostly open water with a down rigger so absolutely the prop drive is best for me. If I had to spend $3000 on a new Hobie I would not be a kayak fisherman. That's my two sense and some food for thought.
https://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=22502.0
Thank you bow bender and nice video explaining things. I love it when people are able to take the most out of things that might not necessarily designed for specific task. But it appears that most kayakers are DIYers anyways. I am all open for suggestions.
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Update. After couple trips to Garibaldi (thanks MoJo) and one on small kayak from Costco I decided to jump fully in. Recently picked up a Hobie Outback from Next Adventure and in a process of installing a fish finder and few other accessories. My brother-in-law also picked up an Outback. We are planning to hit Garibaldi in the coming weeks and then hopefully go with someone experienced to PC/Depoe Bay. I would love to hear about any upcoming trips. Sadly I won't be able to participate in the upcoming ORC; that would have been a great way to get out and learn.