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HighTide · Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2014 3:51 pm Post subject: New Hobie Pro Angler

Well, the day finally came after 2 months of waiting. I had ordered a 2015 14' Hobie Pro Angler Kayak it finally came in a few days ago. Here's a few pictures where we are picking it up at the dealer while they're adding some accessories. The last one is of the maiden voyage. I traveled several miles in a 20 mph wind. Because you pedal it, I was able to fish while going against the wind! That would have been impossible if I were paddling. I love it!

As soon as I build up my stamina and courage, I'd like to try joining a group to one of the closer gas wells for some Red Snapper.

Decals getting put on.

Packed up and ready to head back!

The maiden voyage! I caught a few trash fish, but no keepers Saturday. I'll try again Monday.

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If changes in barometric pressure cause your joints to hurt, do pilots and divers have a lot of joint pain?

Tyler · Site Admin Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 12865

Way to go Carlos!
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MECE · Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2014 5:23 pm Post subject:

Nice yak!!! Congrats on your purchase.

Kingz · Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 10:45 am Post subject:

Yep, be safe...G

deputydawg · Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 11:07 am Post subject:

Congrats!!! I remember when I got my PA in 2013, it was a good day! I love it, just wish it wasn't so dang heavy. Laughing

AcousTennis · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 13 Sep 2010 Posts: 1319

Is that Barrett doing the installs!?

Pro angler is a beast of a kayak. Youll have plenty of fun in it! Welcome to the club!
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HighTide · Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 5:57 pm Post subject:

I believe that is Barrett. You know him?

I put a little over 4 miles on it with a 17 mph wind and it was real easy. Didn't hurt my legs one bit.

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If changes in barometric pressure cause your joints to hurt, do pilots and divers have a lot of joint pain?

Jetty Bandit · Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 6:18 pm Post subject:

Nice rig man!
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ltorna1 · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 17 Apr 2009 Posts: 3240

I love those things. Less of a kayak, more of an all out fishing platform. Envious of your new toy!
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HighTide · Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 9:18 pm Post subject:

Unfortunately I'm on the 3d day of a real bad cold and haven't been able to get out on the kayak. Now with winter weather rolling in tomorrow, it will be a while before I can take it out.

In the meantime I made some rod holders for it out of PVC because Hobie hasn't come out with the rod holders for the H Rail, which is a 10 sided pipe (decagon). I've also added a GPS/Depthfinder combo in preparation for when I can take it out.

First thing I did was to cut a chunk of 4" pipe and stick it in hot oil (325 deg.) until I could unroll it. While still hot, I flattened it out between the counter and a piece of tile. I did a similar process for the rod holder so that the PVC would conform to some of the shape of the H Rail and not roll freely. I added some hose clamps you can tighten with your fingers. The whole thing work really well.

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If changes in barometric pressure cause your joints to hurt, do pilots and divers have a lot of joint pain?

ratherbefishing · Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 9:51 pm Post subject:

Ingenuity is wonderful! Good ideas and actions....
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nofish2day · Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 5:06 am Post subject:

How shallow can those go with the fins? Also, how quick can you take the fins out if you want to paddle real shallow?

HighTide · Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 6:10 am Post subject:

nofish2day: If you take shorter strokes towards the end of the stroke, the fins are able to propel you even though they just flip a few inches from the hull. If you go ahead and push either pedal to an extreme position (all the way forward or all the way back), the fins hug the bottom of the hull and are not an issue. That's when you pull out the paddle.

There's a good video on this page that shows how they work.

http://www.hobiecat.com/mirage/miragedrive/
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If changes in barometric pressure cause your joints to hurt, do pilots and divers have a lot of joint pain?