Pedal kayaks?
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Thinking about getting a pedal kayak for fishing. Seems like Old Town and Hobie are most popular, but not inexpensive! Wondering if anyone has experience or opinions on these? Thanks
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I bought a used hobie outback. Good kayak. If I used it more I would get an updated one. I used it in fresh and salt water. You'll want one of the better seats that sit you up a little higher. I could stand up in calm water, but I'll play it safe and stay seated.
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You can't really use the pedal motor In shallow water but it would be great in deep water.
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I have been eyeing an old town that has an electric trolling motor in the well. Spot lock on a canoe is really cool. Powered by lithium batteries. They are well worth the money.
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You can't really use the pedal motor In shallow water but it would be great in deep water. cant you take the pedal drive out if your approaching shallow water?
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You can but you would be getting out a lot.
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You can't really use the pedal motor In shallow water but it would be great in deep water. cant you take the pedal drive out if your approaching shallow water? The system is retractable from the operators seat.
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Thanks everyone for the replies, gives me stuff to consider.
One advantage (allegedly) of the Hobie is the propulsion system is a pair of rubbery paddles that fold up if you hit something. Versus the Old Town, and others, with the trolling motor like propeller system that isn’t as forgiving.
Thanks again!
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Thanks everyone for the replies, gives me stuff to consider.
One advantage (allegedly) of the Hobie is the propulsion system is a pair of rubbery paddles that fold up if you hit something. Versus the Old Town, and others, with the trolling motor like propeller system that isn’t as forgiving.
Thanks again! The negative side to the hobie propulsion system is there is no reverse. Just something to think about. I fish small missouri streams with current. When i float down the river and spot a fishing hole or laydown that i want to fish out i can pedal backwards and hold in in spot. The native system will pivot up if you hit something. Ol dad
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Thanks everyone for the replies, gives me stuff to consider.
One advantage (allegedly) of the Hobie is the propulsion system is a pair of rubbery paddles that fold up if you hit something. Versus the Old Town, and others, with the trolling motor like propeller system that isn’t as forgiving.
Thanks again! The negative side to the hobie propulsion system is there is no reverse. Just something to think about. I fish small missouri streams with current. When i float down the river and spot a fishing hole or laydown that i want to fish out i can pedal backwards and hold in in spot. The native system will pivot up if you hit something. Ol dad Thanks, definitely something to consider.
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You can't really use the pedal motor In shallow water but it would be great in deep water. cant you take the pedal drive out if your approaching shallow water? On the hobies you can just pull it out while sitting in the yak.
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