My Hobie Revolution 16

[Malc]

Managed to dig out a decent pic of my set up, as above from 2017 and my second kayak. I chose a pedalo because I lure fish a lot and being able to fish and be under power was a game changer for me, I can sit on top of or alongside a reef and not be drifted off by wind and tide too quickly. I can easily and quickly get back uptide if my rig gets snagged and if you are using lures that cost from pennies to several pounds it is very helpful. I can also stop pretty quickly by putting the fins into reverse and peddling which is handy if you spot fish on the sonar. I have a Lowrance elite 5 combo and used to shoot through on my other kayak but on this one there is a dedicated scupper with a shield so I don`t smash the TX when launching/landing or skipping over rocks. Seat is fully adjustable for height but is kept low as it gives best stability and has lumbar support for those who need it, thankfully I don`t as yet. It had a full length anchor trolley but it has been removed as I was not using it for anchoring or with a drogue.front hatch holds the trolley that gets me from car to sea and houses a 12v 7Ah battery in a sealed box, mid hatch holds all my stuff for fishing along with a small first aid kit. I usually have a small bag clipped to the rear of the seat that holds a device that can be used to help me re enter the kayak if I fall off and have difficulty getting back in or am injured. Rear hatch has usually not a lot in but may have a spare paddle in it if I am out with a group. Tankwell behind the seat usually has a small cool box in it and a bilge pump.

I usually wear a full drysuit all year round as it is breatheable, yak pfd with safety gear radio and PLB. Choice of weapons is generally a GX2 6-12/12-20 with a 6000C and a Bushwhacker 12-28/20-60gm with a shimano exage 4000.

And a gratuitous action shot...

 

[Andy135]

That sounds like a well thought out set up. Thanks for sharing. I guess you must need to keep a sharp eye on the weather conditions in case they deteriorate whilst you're out, or do you find you fish more sheltered waters and can ride it out?

@Davemc on here has a similar yak, although not a Hobie I don't think.

[Malc]

Just found one of both my kayaks together.

Black one is an RTM Tempo that I eventually sold on due to lack of space.

[Malc]

3 minutes ago, Andy135 said:

Thanks for sharing. I guess you must need to keep a sharp eye on the weather conditions in case they deteriorate whilst you're out, or do you find you fish more sheltered waters and can ride it out?

Yes I keep an eye out on the weather, the last time I was out there was a sharp breeze offshore so I stayed close in but as soon as it dropped I went out to the mark I wanted to fish and then the wind spung up so I headed in again. Its surprising what kind of sea a suitable kayak can be in, 3-6 foot long swells are a doddle, but a short chop of a foot or two is a nightmare and if there is a secondary swell from a different angle making it a confused sea it is time to go in or wait it out if the tide is due to change as wind against tide usually means a short chop.

[mike farrants]

Nice set up - far more sophisticated than mine - but i bought a boat so the yak took 2nd place. 

summer only for me = and no real tech on board - i'll only use it for inshore fun!

have had some fun feathering - and will try for pipefish and bream in portland harbour and just off the beach in weymouth drifting for plaice - areas i cant get in pugwash.

 

I do have PFD and wetsuit and will wear them when solo. 

 

[Saintly Fish]

36 minutes ago, mike farrants said:

Nice set up - far more sophisticated than mine - but i bought a boat so the yak took 2nd place. 

summer only for me = and no real tech on board - i'll only use it for inshore fun!

have had some fun feathering - and will try for pipefish and bream in portland harbour and just off the beach in weymouth drifting for plaice - areas i cant get in pugwash.

 

I do have PFD and wetsuit and will wear them when solo. 

 

factor 50 needed too by the look of it!!

 

#almostaspaleasaginge

[Malc]

15 minutes ago, JonC said:

The red one looks like the same type as a guy had that was waving at me as I went past him last week. Something must have been not working on it because he was shouting and swearing a lot. I couldn’t make out what he was saying even though I was really close because my engine was  running at full rpm. 
I noticed after I passed that he had given up with trying to fix it and decided to go swimming instead, which I thought was odd as the water looked really cold. 

We usually carry a small drill and a large stubby auger with us for such occasions.

Have you been down to check your boat recently?

[Malc]

Hell yeah, just need to wind the handle round and round.

I have been told that if it had been a Hobie that you would have been able to catch up in your boat. Can't say who said it but I believe they could be right.

[Saintly Fish]

48 minutes ago, Malc said:

Hell yeah, just need to wind the handle round and round.

I have been told that if it had been a Hobie that you would have been able to catch up in your boat. Can't say who said it but I believe they could be right.

Your not confusing @JonC for @mike farrantsare you?

[Davemc]

On 1/7/2022 at 6:31 PM, JonC said:

The red one looks like the same type as a guy had that was waving at me as I went past him last week. Something must have been not working on it because he was shouting and swearing a lot. I couldn’t make out what he was saying even though I was really close because my engine was  running at full rpm. 
I noticed after I passed that he had given up with trying to fix it and decided to go swimming instead, which I thought was odd as the water looked really cold. 

I carry a 12 guage on mine just incase I have a similar experience with a boat 😂😂

[daio web]

nice set up mate