MIRAGE DRIVES BREAKING - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

JohnMckroidJr · 08-13-2015, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Sammons LJKF

In well over 20 years of kayak fishing I have never broken a paddle.

That is why the paddle is a good back up if the mirage drive has problems. It is definitely a back up......maneuvering a kayak with hands free to reel in fish, eat lunch, adjust fishfinder, take photos....etc is why kayakers switch over.

Murray · 08-13-2015, 09:15 AM

Just replaced linkage on my drive. Will use old parts as backups. Tuned rudder and am ready for the rest of the season. Fastlane service was great. In and out under 1.5 hours. Will take a 7/16th wrench and small vise grips with me from now on 'just in case'. Make sure you have a paddle for back up for those who run pedal systems. With that said, pedal system for fishing is super convenient and imo the 'only way to go'.

08-13-2015, 09:15 AM	#2
Murray Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 326	Just replaced linkage on my drive. Will use old parts as backups. Tuned rudder and am ready for the rest of the season. Fastlane service was great. In and out under 1.5 hours. Will take a 7/16th wrench and small vise grips with me from now on 'just in case'. Make sure you have a paddle for back up for those who run pedal systems. With that said, pedal system for fishing is super convenient and imo the 'only way to go'.