Hobie Kayak Owners: Pros and Cons - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

LawDog · 03-29-2014, 07:13 PM

...just saying I've looked at a lot of different yaks over the years. Test ride them. Pick them up, and try to load/unload. And do yourself a favor and check out the native slayer propel also.

Cadillyak · 03-29-2014, 07:24 PM

Have a PA12. The fully loaded weight isn't too bad. Get good wheels and you are good to go. Have a pick up so loading is no problem. I could see a possible issue if you are car topping it. Not the fastest, but I'm not racing, I'm fishing! No regrets!

dorado50 · 03-29-2014, 08:28 PM

I would recommend a Hobie for fishing "the Baja".

ful-rac · 03-29-2014, 08:41 PM

Pro angler 14 all the way! A few guys are switchn over to the PA this year. Its not good for everything...but for 99% of the stuff we do it works perfect. As long as you can move it and transport it of course.

food4less562 · 03-29-2014, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

Pro angler 14 all the way! A few guys are switchn over to the PA this year. Its not good for everything...but for 99% of the stuff we do it works perfect. As long as you can move it and transport it of course.

how are the surf launches in a pa14?

ful-rac · 03-30-2014, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by food4less562

how are the surf launches in a pa14?

You have to pick your days for surf launches better but for the most part its not a problem once you learn how to do it.

RockyRaab · 03-30-2014, 05:44 AM

My first and only 'yak is a PA14. I'm a freshwater angler, so I cannot speak about surf launches, but I can vouch that I had no issues getting it atop my Durango, and I'm 67 years old.

One can say that a Prangler is the Rolls Royce of fishing 'yaks. Like a Roller, is is luxurious, spacious, smooth riding, and very well built. It is also heavy, not the fastest, and expensive.

sandydiego · 03-30-2014, 05:53 AM

PA is just slightly slower than the Revo. Some say it's the same speed. The Revo is a wet ride.... The new seat on the PA is SO comfortable.... Riding First Class. Higher seating and better visibility on what's happening on the water. I can't say that about the Revo.

If you look at the fact that most guys who had a Revo switched over to a PA it should clue you in. With the boat ramp closed. The PA fully loaded dragging back up the beach sucks. We are spoiled with driving on to the beach.

We need to bring a piece of plywood to put on the stairs as a ramp. Going to the water was no issue. Surf launching. Same as the Revo. Thr PA cost is higher, but you get what you pay for.

Hope this helps.

Cheers

Steve

03-29-2014, 07:24 PM	#2
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	Have a PA12. The fully loaded weight isn't too bad. Get good wheels and you are good to go. Have a pick up so loading is no problem. I could see a possible issue if you are car topping it. Not the fastest, but I'm not racing, I'm fishing! No regrets! __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

03-29-2014, 08:41 PM	#4
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Pro angler 14 all the way! A few guys are switchn over to the PA this year. Its not good for everything...but for 99% of the stuff we do it works perfect. As long as you can move it and transport it of course. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

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03-29-2014, 07:13 PM	#1
LawDog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 143	...just saying I've looked at a lot of different yaks over the years. Test ride them. Pick them up, and try to load/unload. And do yourself a favor and check out the native slayer propel also.

03-29-2014, 08:28 PM	#3
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	I would recommend a Hobie for fishing "the Baja".

03-30-2014, 05:44 AM	#7
RockyRaab Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 138	My first and only 'yak is a PA14. I'm a freshwater angler, so I cannot speak about surf launches, but I can vouch that I had no issues getting it atop my Durango, and I'm 67 years old. One can say that a Prangler is the Rolls Royce of fishing 'yaks. Like a Roller, is is luxurious, spacious, smooth riding, and very well built. It is also heavy, not the fastest, and expensive.

03-30-2014, 05:53 AM	#8
sandydiego Rum Pirate Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilds of Mira Mesa Posts: 388	PA is just slightly slower than the Revo. Some say it's the same speed. The Revo is a wet ride.... The new seat on the PA is SO comfortable.... Riding First Class. Higher seating and better visibility on what's happening on the water. I can't say that about the Revo. If you look at the fact that most guys who had a Revo switched over to a PA it should clue you in. With the boat ramp closed. The PA fully loaded dragging back up the beach sucks. We are spoiled with driving on to the beach. We need to bring a piece of plywood to put on the stairs as a ramp. Going to the water was no issue. Surf launching. Same as the Revo. Thr PA cost is higher, but you get what you pay for. Hope this helps. Cheers Steve