The TRUTH of Paddle VS Pedal Kayaks for fishing ! Part 2
Kayak 7 years ago 105,928 views
This video is about the argument between Paddle Vs Pedal Kayaks. There is a huge debate on which is better for fishing. I have been asked a lot lately on which is better for kayak fishing. It really depends on what your are trying to do in your kayak. I really like my pedal kayak but there are times I really like my paddle kayak too. Here are my answers. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook at YakMotley!
The Cuda on the other hand (or any decent sized dedicated fishing kayak with a deep V nose and skeg) tracks phenomenally, is generally faster than the Hobie (because it cuts through water like a hot knife in butter and you can keep up the paddle pace easily for a long amount of time), has more storage, doesn't have nasty lumps of metal sticking out from the middle of the deck, has more accessible storage (huge center hatch) and to my great surprise absolutely doesn't cause me pain to paddle. I'm selling the Hobie real soon and sticking to paddle kayaks with great hull designs, rather than fat boats with a neat pedal system.
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Hobie 17t
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where it can be purchased
thank you
jeff
very helpful
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I'm a pedal Kayak owner and I've never wasted a minute trying to convince anyone what I payed was worth it or not. I have spent more time explaining to curious individuals what the watercraft I am fishing in is and where they can buy one. I've let a few people try mine out to see what it is like and some have purchased pedal kayaks of their own as a result. My 1st 16' Hobie mirage drive kayak cost $1200.00
My 2nd Hobie mirage drive kayak cost $1200.00
All a person has to do is go fishing on a river with somewhat of a current to experience what a pain it is to have to paddle, sit the rod down, paddle, pick the rod back up over and over. With my Hobie the only time I touch the paddle is when I push off from shore, or come back into shore. It's wonderful in my opinion not having to touch the paddle or drop the rod for hours!
My 1st kayak was a paddle Kayak I used for about 1yr. That was about 7-8yrs ago and I haven't used it since.
So to each their own.
Pontoon Boats are a waste of money.
The Pedal Kayaks are faster and great for long distance travel, but perform poorly in extremely shallow environments and create a lot of noise which can spook fish on the flats. None of the Pedal Drives are quiet enough in my experience, but in this situation, I simple go to the Paddle after using the Pedal Drive to get where I need to be.
I recently rigged my Yak with a Trolling motor and this seems to be a great mix because I have stealth, plenty of range and even perform well in shallower water.
Search Craigslist for a deal. Sometimes ebay
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