New Bait Tank - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

WahooUSMA · 03-31-2011, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by premo

I think you should patent it.Nice work Roger .The nicest bait tank I have ever saw after hobie livewell.I am glad that you actually are good in something ellse then selling your toys.

Its a Mad Frog tank, I think....?Had to do my own plumbing, but it is definitely nice....except for the bait slipping out the slots! Mac's stay in, but every now and then, a dine fines his way out!

bus kid · 03-31-2011, 08:16 PM

Nice, looks better then a 12 quart cooler. now you just got to sling some paint on it.

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dsafety · 03-31-2011, 08:18 PM

Wahoo, you crack me up. I wish that I could semi-demo as many rides as you have over the last year. After so many kayaks in such a short time, you have to be the expert's expert.

It reminds me of the "catch and release shopping" that my wife does. You know the drill. Head to Marshalls or TJ Maxx with the girls and buy an arm load of clothes. Try them on at home and take them back the next day. At least she returns most of the stuff.

Back to kayaks. As a Revo rider, I can understand why you might be sorry that you moved on to something else but I am curious as to exactly why you want to return to the fold. Inquiring minds want to know.

Bob

467echo · 03-31-2011, 08:52 PM

Hey Roger, what are the terms of the lease on this one?

premo · 03-31-2011, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dsafety

Wahoo, you crack me up. I wish that I could semi-demo as many rides as you have over the last year. After so many kayaks in such a short time, you have to be the expert's expert.

It reminds me of the "catch and release shopping" that my wife does. You know the drill. Head to Marshalls or TJ Maxx with the girls and buy an arm load of clothes. Try them on at home and take them back the next day. At least she returns most of the stuff.

Back to kayaks. As a Revo rider, I can understand why you might be sorry that you moved on to something else but I am curious as to exactly why you want to return to the fold. Inquiring minds want to know.

Bob

me and Kent we tried to figure out Rogers brain with no luck.His brain belongs to scientists.he is one of a kind

ODOGFISH · 03-31-2011, 09:25 PM

for sure nice tank ... dig the torque it be nice to have a reverse ... wish HOBIE would think up a way to go in reverse

bus kid · 04-01-2011, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ODOGFISH

for sure nice tank ... dig the torque it be nice to have a reverse ... wish HOBIE would think up a way to go in reverse

they have

http://www.hobiecat.com/kayaks/accessories/evolve/

skip to 1:29

http://fastlanesailing.com/index.php...t01returnid=59

WahooUSMA · 04-01-2011, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bus kid

they have

http://www.hobiecat.com/kayaks/accessories/evolve/

skip to 1:29

http://fastlanesailing.com/index.php...t01returnid=59

Two big factors in not getting the evolve. First being the run time is terrible and second is the cost - something like $1900 for just the motor and battery. The battery alone is $500 bucks on the evolve. Torque is $1900, for everything, except the battery. I picked up a 140 series Marine Deep Cycle battery from Bass Pro for 150.00, and I can go all day!

Its a very wet ride, but that might be because I am fat ass, or that is typical of Ocean Kayaks, but I still like it for Newport and DP.

ODOGFISH · 04-02-2011, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by WahooUSMA

Two big factors in not getting the evolve. First being the run time is terrible and second is the cost - something like $1900 for just the motor and battery. The battery alone is $500 bucks on the evolve. Torque is $1900, for everything, except the battery. I picked up a 140 series Marine Deep Cycle battery from Bass Pro for 150.00, and I can go all day!

Its a very wet ride, but that might be because I am fat ass, or that is typical of Ocean Kayaks, but I still like it for Newport and DP.

... I have to agree with wahoo ... unit cost , run time is enough to keep me from buy it just to go in reverse ... its to bad that the mirage drive couldn't be made in a way as to make going in reverse possible

tagyak · 04-02-2011, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ODOGFISH

for sure nice tank ... dig the torque it be nice to have a reverse ... wish HOBIE would think up a way to go in reverse

they did, just place the peddles backwards and start peddling; this give reverse propulsion. no joke....

ODOGFISH · 04-03-2011, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by tagyak

they did, just place the peddles backwards and start peddling; this give reverse propulsion. no joke....

... true that but when fish'n boiler rocks , pillings and docks and other tight structure , I don't want to be reaching down change'n my drive ... guess I'll add that to my Santa wish list

sorry for the hijack ... back to the bait tank

MVC · 04-03-2011, 11:34 AM

Looks like you launched at the Newport Coast Guard Station. Have they finished the construction there yet. How was the fishing in the Harbor?

WahooUSMA · 04-03-2011, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MVC

Looks like you launched at the Newport Coast Guard Station. Have they finished the construction there yet. How was the fishing in the Harbor?

99.9% of the time when we go out we head south towards Laguna or out for Threshers. Never fished in the harbor.

The walk way down to the launch is completed. You might have to move a cone, but its pretty much done.

WahooUSMA · 04-02-2011, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by dsafety

Wahoo, you crack me up. I wish that I could semi-demo as many rides as you have over the last year. After so many kayaks in such a short time, you have to be the expert's expert.

It reminds me of the "catch and release shopping" that my wife does. You know the drill. Head to Marshalls or TJ Maxx with the girls and buy an arm load of clothes. Try them on at home and take them back the next day. At least she returns most of the stuff.

Back to kayaks. As a Revo rider, I can understand why you might be sorry that you moved on to something else but I am curious as to exactly why you want to return to the fold. Inquiring minds want to know.

Bob

To be honest with you Bob, Hobie just plain-ass makes a nice kayak. Fit/finish are the best, including cup holders, side pockets, and all the other little things that just add up to a nice boat. The steering design on the Hobie is far superior to any foot manipulated rudders - Tarpon and Ocean Kayaks. Every time I went/go out in either of the above mentioned two, I come back and my legs look like a chewed up 'mac'. After time, and for whatever reason the cables on the foot control rudders start to fray at the ends and end up putting some healthy gouges into the sides of my legs.

Lastly, for me anyway, having abused my body physically over the years it is so much easier to peddle than it is to paddle. I don't have to come home after a long day of fishing and load up on Motrin because my shoulders, elbows, and neck hurt.

Best of all, I can fish, drink a beer (or 3), and cover a lot of water, all at the same time!

dsafety · 04-02-2011, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by WahooUSMA

Best of all, I can fish, drink a beer (or 3), and cover a lot of water, all at the same time!

We need to fish together one of these days. I can't seem to catch any significant fish lately but I am pretty good at the other things you mentioned above.

Bob

WahooUSMA · 04-02-2011, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dsafety

We need to fish together one of these days. I can't seem to catch any significant fish lately but I am pretty good at the other things you mentioned above.

Bob

LOL...I might try to make it down to LJ this week!

03-31-2011, 08:16 PM	#2
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	Nice, looks better then a 12 quart cooler. now you just got to sling some paint on it. image012.jpg __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

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03-31-2011, 08:18 PM	#3
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	Wahoo, you crack me up. I wish that I could semi-demo as many rides as you have over the last year. After so many kayaks in such a short time, you have to be the expert's expert. It reminds me of the "catch and release shopping" that my wife does. You know the drill. Head to Marshalls or TJ Maxx with the girls and buy an arm load of clothes. Try them on at home and take them back the next day. At least she returns most of the stuff. Back to kayaks. As a Revo rider, I can understand why you might be sorry that you moved on to something else but I am curious as to exactly why you want to return to the fold. Inquiring minds want to know. Bob

04-03-2011, 11:34 AM	#12
MVC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 278	Looks like you launched at the Newport Coast Guard Station. Have they finished the construction there yet. How was the fishing in the Harbor?