How-to, if you are going to Baja with Mr. MakoBob - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

buddha · 10-30-2015, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by rossman

The world needs more people like Mahi Geer who are so well organized that it is almost a neurosis. His list of things to bring is all inclusive but having said that, it is much higher more than I brought down knowing get I was going to be down here for a year at a minimum. You will miss out on some of the Baja adventure and interaction with the great folks living here if you are over prepared.

And lest I lose my rep as the number one pedal boat critic, I have to say that I disagree with most of the Hobie comments. But that's just me. But it for you must, don't forget your box of spare parts.

Ross I have been a critic of the pedal kayaks as well as my FB Group gave me a lot of crap since I was able to borrow a Hobie on this trip for a week.

Interesting article. http://wavewalk.com/blog/2010/10/11/...ishing-kayaks/

What are your criticisms of the pedal kayaks other than possible breakdown of parts?

rossman · 10-30-2015, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by buddha

Ross I have been a critic of the pedal kayaks as well as my FB Group gave me a lot of crap since I was able to borrow a Hobie on this trip for a week.

Interesting article. http://wavewalk.com/blog/2010/10/11/...ishing-kayaks/

What are your criticisms of the pedal kayaks other than possible breakdown of parts?

I'm just an old fashioned purist when it comes to kayak fishing. The Hobie does not fit any definition that I can find of a kayak. I have tremendous admiration for Hobie as a company. They are innovative and understanding of the needs of their customers and the mirage drive is simply a brilliant piece mechanical technology. Much like I appreciate Apple and their products, I won't own one. With both companies there is, for me anyway, a gap between value and cost of the products and between value and cost of parts. Obviously in my current situation I could be dead in the water for months if I had an unplanned for breakdown on a pedal boat, and if I planned for all breakdowns, I would have another grand tied up in spares, which is $350 more than i have ever paid for any of my kayaks.

The last time Sven and Makobob were down here we were having a particularly good day out at Isla San Roque. Sven and I had each caught 8 or 10 yellowtail and my arms felt like noodles and as we began out 2 mile trip back to the launch i got on the radio and said "God i wish i had a Hobie right now". As soon as the comment was out of my mouth I made Sven and Bob swear an oath of secrecy that my comment could never be repeated. I have since gone to confession and done my penance and hopefully will not backside again

Mahigeer · 10-30-2015, 10:59 AM

I agree that anything with a Hobie logo on it is overpriced.

That is one down side of owning a Hobie.

The Mirage drive is an engineering marvel. Since it is the only one in the market, they can ask what they want.

When the patent runs out and or another inventor comes out with a way to help propel a kayak easier, the prices more likely go down.

Side note:
I did not list it, but I had brought a magnetic dart game and newly bought (for this trip) Backgammon set. The group was more into talking fish after dinner than doing anything else, so I did not bring them out.

As to my own list, should I have left my prescription medicine, bottled water, or underwear at home?
I am modifying it though to make it more adoptive to the future trip/s.

jorluivil · 10-30-2015, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by buddha

Ross I have been a critic of the pedal kayaks as well as my FB Group gave me a lot of crap since I was able to borrow a Hobie on this trip for a week.

Interesting article. http://wavewalk.com/blog/2010/10/11/...ishing-kayaks/

What are your criticisms of the pedal kayaks other than possible breakdown of parts?

Didn't want this thread to get hijacked so here is my reply

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...141#post246141

as far as the trip goes one thing that I can suggest that worked really well for us was to carry an ice chest that is strictly dedicated for ice. Also, if you have a deep freezer make blocks of ice, the blocks seem to last longer than the cubed ice.

buddha · 10-30-2015, 12:03 PM

I got that link from Jimmy Zee as he posted it on another forum. I didn't realize it was from wave walk. Anyway discussion is always good and people can make their own conclusions.

10-30-2015, 10:59 AM	#3
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,908	I agree that anything with a Hobie logo on it is overpriced. That is one down side of owning a Hobie. The Mirage drive is an engineering marvel. Since it is the only one in the market, they can ask what they want. When the patent runs out and or another inventor comes out with a way to help propel a kayak easier, the prices more likely go down. Side note: I did not list it, but I had brought a magnetic dart game and newly bought (for this trip) Backgammon set. The group was more into talking fish after dinner than doing anything else, so I did not bring them out. As to my own list, should I have left my prescription medicine, bottled water, or underwear at home? I am modifying it though to make it more adoptive to the future trip/s. Last edited by Mahigeer; 10-30-2015 at 11:14 AM.

10-30-2015, 12:03 PM	#5
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	I got that link from Jimmy Zee as he posted it on another forum. I didn't realize it was from wave walk. Anyway discussion is always good and people can make their own conclusions.