Hobie Pro Angler

[fishinwrench]

I think all motorized vessels regardless of length that aren't soley propelled by oars or paddles are required to register (the boat itself, not the trolling motor though)

That's all yet another "gray area".

Yes the book says you are supposed to, but find me a person that has been cited for not doing it.

[Daryk Campbell Sr]

That's all yet another "gray area".

Yes the book says you are supposed to, but find me a person that has been cited for not doing it.

Seen it happen 2 times in one day on the Meramec.

[fishinwrench]

Seen it happen 2 times in one day on the Meramec.

I knew somebody was gonna say that.

[ness]

That sure is a heavy beast @150 pounds. The propel system looks cool, but it would probably just be in the way on a stream. I didn't see a price, but from my experience, Hobie products are pretty pricey.

[moguy1973]

That sure is a heavy beast @150 pounds. The propel system looks cool, but it would probably just be in the way on a stream. I didn't see a price, but from my experience, Hobie products are pretty pricey.

32 hundred bones

[ness]

32 hundred bones

Gulp!

[Daryk Campbell Sr]

I knew somebody was gonna say that.

Yea, not a friend of a friend who heard that someone saw a boat get pulled over, and they were there for a while....., Nope, I seen it happen. The agent checked me, and I had it all in order. Was at George Winter park. May have to do with it being a registration point, and that is not the best "Crowd".

[Plastic_worm]

They are great lake yaks. I wouldn't want one on an ozark river. I know lots of guys use them in the marsh...and carry gorilla tape to repair the fins...very easily damaged from oyster rash. Even if you tuck them up under the hull they'll still be exposed to rocks and gravel. They are a barge to paddle and heavy to load. But you should demo...b/c I don't really know what you want in a yak.

Another alternative is a Native slayer propel...13 or 10 ft. The 10 ft is lighter and less $$, but I'm not sure the capacity...you may need the 13ft. You'll still drag but the propel system can be lifted up out of the water while still attached....nice to have it out of the way but still attached to the yak (from memory Hobie doesn't do that...it disconnects and lifts out). 2 people in my family have the 13 ft's an dlove them. They paddle well enough to take down a river and the propel is awesome ...it can go in reverse!

[ness]

I've been eyeballing kayaks recently. The Ascend fishing kayaks look pretty good, but they're relatively heavy compared to a solo canoe. I don't want to trailer a boat, so light weight is better for me.

[moguy1973]

The newer sit on top ascends look real nice compared to the older ones, but yeah, quite heavy and for some reason they didn't put handles on the sides of the new ones.