fishing kayak decission

[mixel]

I've used the pedal power systems in Hobie's in the ocean and I can say without a doubt, the pedal system stuff is AWESOME! However, knowing certain instances in bass fishing I want to be pretty shallow, they could get in the way. I've hit bottom in harbors and it's quite a pain when that happens. But of course if you're expecting shallow stuff, you can remove them and use the paddle.

[sgibby88]

I really like the idea of the pedal propulsion but my thing is if I want to stand in the kayak and fish how much space will I lose with the pedal assembly right there? And some of the creeks I want to fish with it have some very shallow sections to navigate through

[mixel]

That's a good point sgibby, however I think the pedal systems are usually positioned far enough forward that you're not going to be standing in that area of the kayak. I could be wrong as I've never tried standing up in the kayaks I've used on the ocean. I didn't realize until right now that Hobie seems to have the market cornered on pedal systems. I don't see anything even close to theirs. So I guess wanting a pedal system would significantly narrow your choices as to which kayak to buy.

 

http://www.jaxkayakfishing.com/articles/paddlepedal.html

 

Some pics for feet placement comparison

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a2d823b3127ccef011f65cfa3900000040O08AatmzRs3cNwe3nwE/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[mixel]

There are a lot of nice kayaks on the market for anglers. Tough to choose.

[ChrisD46]

Mixel : It amazes me the ocean Yakers who have just caught fish (with blood in the mix) who then dangle their feet in the water ! Central CA. are Great White Shark  waters - you are a braver man than me !!

[mixel]

4 hours ago, ChrisD46 said:

Mixel : It amazes me the ocean Yakers who have just caught fish (with blood in the mex) who then dangle their feet in the water ! Central CA. are Great White Shark  waters - you are a braver man than me !!

 

I should clarify. Not me in the pic and I would NEVER ocean fish from a kayak for exactly the reason you mentioned. Too many great whites on the entire coast of California. In Cambria, there have been several bumps on kayakers from the landlord (great white), including one guy who was unlucky enough to have the shark attack the front of his kayak. The jolt threw the guy into the water. Not long after the shark let go and left, while the guy climbed back on. But that is one of the types of kayaks we use for the ocean.

[sgibby88]

Kudos to those who take a kayak out in them waters. That's one thing I probably wouldn't do. That's my luck I'd get knocked off by one. To each their own though

I'll check that link out once I get home to the pc. For me the price difference for something with pedal propulsion will take some thought as that's a nice penny to spend for a kayak.