Kayak Fishing

[bagpuss]

Hi any one on here fish out of a kayak as im looking at getting a pedal kayak for use in port phillip bay Ive been looking at a Hobie Pro Angler any advice
Thanks Mike

[DrewXT]

Hi any one on here fish out of a kayak as im looking at getting a pedal kayak for use in port phillip bay Ive been looking at a Hobie Pro Angler any advice
Thanks Mike

The PA is a pretty big yak, and the new seat is amazing!

We've got an Outback and a Revolution, and love them.

On PPB you have to be really careful with the weather as it can change so quickly.

Have a read on Vyak.net ...

Scott Loving Hobie in Mornington do try before you buy sessions

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[lloydus67]

Don't own one, but had a mate who owned most of the hobies, including the pro angler. He also sells them out of his car yard. He did his best to stop me buying a pro angler as the weight (I think around 80kgs) was extremely difficult to handle on your own. But a pleasure to fish from


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[AdrianLR]

Have had a Hobie Sport (son’s), Outfitter tandem and now a Revo 11 with th Vantage seat. Can’t fault them apart from weight. The PA really should be on a trailer I reckon (although plenty get them on the roof). The new Compass looks like a possible compromise. Glenne at AKS in Geelong has done up a camo version that looks good.

Where on the bay are you?

[GBC]

While on viyak have a look at the story and vid of the young bloke who nearly drowned on his PA when a bit of wind came through. They are a flat water barge. Adventures are better for a bit of wind and chop as they behave somewhat like a proper kayak, as opposed to the PA. Any guys I know who’ve tried hobies offshore have ended up with South African skis, myself included.

[lukeycat]

Jeez if the pro angler weighs that much ya might as well by a car topper and some paddles lol


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[Cruiser 105Tvan]

Just buy a folda-boat and be done with it.

[Cheaterparts]

While on vyak have a look at the story and vid of the young bloke who nearly drowned on his PA when a bit of wind came through. They are a flat water barge. Adventures are better for a bit of wind and chop as they behave somewhat like a proper kayak, as opposed to the PA. Any guys I know who’ve tried hobies offshore have ended up with South African skis, myself included.

you are probably talking about Corey getting chucked out at Cape Conran

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKSnRKLJpq0

the PA preformed poorly with the wind behind them if the rear gets lifted the rudder come out they snap side ways and you fall out the front , due to the fact they have so much primary stability that the hull wonts to stay flat to the water - if you are sideways on a wave the kayak is going be be at the same angle as the wave
although Corey was in open water at Cape Conran - Port Phillip can get nasty pretty quick to

I must say I'm not that keen on the hobie range on large bodies of water I've paddled beside a revo that got tipped over twice while I was beside him on my OK prowler 4.3 and my kayak didn't even feel twichy - again this was with an ugly trailing sea and caused the same problem lifting the rudder out of the water and the kayak snaps side ways - where as a paddle kayak the paddler has a paddle in hand that can be used to steer as well as brace

if you have your heart set on a hobie all 3 dealers do test days -

[xcvator]

you are probably talking about Corey getting chucked out at Cape Conran

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKSnRKLJpq0

the PA preformed poorly with the wind behind them if the rear gets lifted the rudder come out they snap side ways and you fall out the front , due to the fact they have so much primary stability that the hull wonts to stay flat to the water - if you are sideways on a wave the kayak is going be be at the same angle as the wave
although Corey was in open water at Cape Conran - Port Phillip can get nasty pretty quick to

I must say I'm not that keen on the hobie range on large bodies of water I've paddled beside a revo that got tipped over twice while I was beside him on my OK prowler 4.3 and my kayak didn't even feel twichy - again this was with an ugly trailing sea and caused the same problem lifting the rudder out of the water and the kayak snaps side ways - where as a paddle kayak the paddler has a paddle in hand that can be used to steer as well as brace

if you have your heart set on a hobie all 3 dealers do test days -

This bloke knows what he's talking about when it comes to kayak fishing 
Welcome aboard  mate

[DrewXT]

I've never had an issue with the Revo, but I don't like my wife's Outback - I find it less manoeuvrable, and more tippy despite being wider in the beam.

Largest I've been caught out in was a 1m swell/chop in PPB, and I was bloody glad to get off the water, but never felt like I was going to go in...

I also fish with minimal gear and accessories these days. 1 Alvey setup, 1 spinning, which I'm probably going to retire for another Alvey rig.  The Alvey gear lasts so much longer than gear with bearings everywhere

2 rods, and a crate with a small box of pre-tied rigs behind me, and a small anchor.

If I keep anything I catch anything it goes in the tub in the front hatch.


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[Cheaterparts]

I've never had an issue with the Revo, but I don't like my wife's Outback - I find it less manoeuvrable, and more tippy despite being wider in the beam.

Largest I've been caught out in was a 1m swell/chop in PPB, and I was bloody glad to get off the water, but never felt like I was going to go in...

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Just found a pic of Chenskis revo at SWR is was a little bumpy out there and the paddle kayaks did handle a lot better in these seas
somewhere under the flag is the kayak and chenski

We gave away fishing for Marlin that day it was to hard to catch bait anyway  - this was the day Dave got knocked over twice on the way in with a revo where as my Prowler never felt uncomfortable just as my stealth would be ok to

[loanrangie]

I never catch kayaks, must be using the wrong bait

[DrewXT]

Just found a pic of Chenskis revo at SWR is was a little bumpy out there and the paddle kayaks did handle a lot better in these seas
somewhere under the flag is the kayak and chenski

We gave away fishing for Marlin that day it was to hard to catch bait anyway  - this was the day Dave got knocked over twice on the way in with a revo where as my Prowler never felt uncomfortable just as my stealth would be ok to

No way I'd be out in a slop like that at swr

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[Cruiser 105Tvan]

No way I'd be out in a slop like that at swr

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I'd want to pull the rope or push a button and convert it to a 15Mtr. Bertram for that.

[Cheaterparts]

I never catch kayaks, must be using the wrong bait

try beer next time !

No way I'd be out in a slop like that at swr

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as I said - it was a bit bumpy 

I'd want to pull the rope or push a button and convert it to a 15Mtr. Bertram for that.

there were no boats out with us - they would have been in trouble crossing the bar

[DrewXT]

as I said - it was a bit bumpy

It was a bit bumpy that day I was out in Westernport with you off Flinders...

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[Cruiser 105Tvan]

Westernport is a renowned shark nursery isn't it?

[DrewXT]

Westernport is a renowned shark nursery isn't it?

Get some awesome toothies, thumper whiting and squid too

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[PWE]

Little of topic but do you have to wear a life jacket when kayaking in the ocean?
Yes I understand it is stupid not to, but neat to explain to a teenager that he needs to wear a life jacket.

[DrewXT]

Little of topic but do you have to wear a life jacket when kayaking in the ocean?
Yes I understand it is stupid not to, but neat to explain to a teenager that he needs to wear a life jacket.

I never leave the beach without one, and we've owned our yaks for 10 years

The best way to get the need for one across is to put him on still water, and tip him in.

While he's trying to get back on, start bouncing the kayak up and down.

I worked in outdoor education for 5 years, and we used to do this in swimming pools, but in water where the kids couldn't touch the bottom.

They soon understand that a jacket of some type is required.  For years, I wore a ski vest, but now I wear an inflatable, because they're more comfortable - but they do require servicing every couple of years.

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[Cheaterparts]

Little of topic but do you have to wear a life jacket when kayaking in the ocean?
Yes I understand it is stupid not to, but neat to explain to a teenager that he needs to wear a life jacket.

Not sure on Qld regs but down south in Vic you have to wear a life jacket in all waters while kayaking not just off shore but inshore - inclosed bays and even fresh water lakes and rivers

Not a silly rule ether -  from one who has taken an unplaned dip 

[Fizzie]

& on the subject of life jackets

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-12-29/malcolm-turnbull-fined-for-not-wearing-life-jacket/9293048

[GBC]

https://www.msq.qld.gov.au/-/media/MSQInternet/MSQFiles/Home/Safety/Safety-equipment-recreational-ships/Rec_safety_equipment.pdf?la=en

Not required in Qld, but highly recommended as per the others. I won’t paddle without one these days.

[Bird]

code brown
https://www.facebook.com/Storyful/videos/10155534584568541/

[Kangaron]

code brown
https://www.facebook.com/Storyful/videos/10155534584568541/

only a hammerhead.