God bless brother, good to hear down to earth and God fearing men still out there. God willing by mid summer I’ll pick up my first new Hobie

I don't know how much because I don't have a way to know, but I have noticed a difference. A noticeable difference.

Great tip about storage and the bottom of the kayak. I have been storing mine on 2 2x6 for years and kind of warped the bottom. Thinking of upgrading and won't store the new one the same way thanks to this video!

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

You'll notice the difference for sure!

Good to see you, Brother. Thanks for the informative video. Nice job on the trailer too. God bless you and yours.

You are right on with your assessment on hull speed on a new yak. I switched from a 2016 Revo 13 to a 2018 PA 14. The Revo is a fast yak but my new PA was noticeably faster!

These boats have come a long way since Hobie introduced them. They are amazing

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

You had mentioned scratches on the kayak hull. I make skid plates for the front nose of the pa14. No drilling or tools needed. I make a thin and thick version. If you want one I'll send you one, and take your time testing it out and if you like it all i ask in return is to include it in one of your videos. They are also 100 % removable, and you wouldnt even know it was there. I sold a bunch of them and everyone seems to like them.

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

Sea Monster Fishing sure I'll give it a shot. You can email me at motoguy83@gmail.com

I didn’t buy one because of you, but I have purchased many accessories because of you!

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Sick setup. I always tell people using a Hobie PA is like using wireless headphones, you can never go back.

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

SICK name lol Hobie-Wan Kenobi!

@HobieWanKenobi

6 жыл бұрын

My Hobie PA is my Delta-7 Interceptor. I urge each and every one of you to subscribe, so you can watch as Hobie-Wan Kenobi uses The Force to locate and battle many fish.

A couple questions. Hopefully you are still checking the channel. I assume they warrantied the boat when it cracked? What did you use for support under the seat? Wood or dense foam? This was a very informative video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

WOW, WHAT A GREAT SETUP

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Im buying a hobie in the next day or two and you did help allt thanks.

I got my hobie because of you!!

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!

Awsome review well done very knowledgeable 👍🏼

First video I watched was the diy replacement wires on the mirage drive. Mine just broke yesterday and im rigging it to how you did it. Hopefully there’s no problem with it.

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

I'm sure everything is fine.

Helpful info while searching Kayaks! Thanks!

Good job man.. Im way overdue for a trip.. Lets go.

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Bro! You off today?

Why is the 2016 model more stable than the 2018. You made that comment on your vid. Thx and great info. I am planning on upgrading my kayak as I have been fishing in pleasure kayak for almost 10 years. It has been sufficient but a fishing kayak will open more water for me.

Nice trailer! What kind of foam did you use to reinforce under the seat? My revolution has just a flat area.

Hello, What size does the trailer have? thanks

Yep. Just bought 2 Outbacks last week from Andy at ACK Austin Canoe and Kayak in Spring Tx. PA's were just too big and heavy for us.

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Using your lures yet?

@ShopontheBlvd

6 жыл бұрын

VentureTube wellllll...... Not yet. We travel full time in our motorhome and we had you send the box to our mail forwarding address. We have not had them send all our mail to us yet. But we are now staying at Lake Conroe till January 3rd. So we will get our mail and the lures this week. And fish Conroe and Lake Woodlands as much as possible till we head out Jan 3. Looking forward to using them.

Very informative.

Just picked up a 2017 hobie pa12 I also will be fishing the KBF National championship in March hope to be able to meet you while at Kentucky Lake

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

Hope to see you there!

Just curious how is the 2018 pa 14 to actually paddle. I fish mostly creeks with many shallow areas and wouldn’t be able to use the drive in many areas. Seems no one ever talks about that.

How about a foam block with expanding spay foam on top of it to fill in the contours?

Are all the PA pedal drive. Do you prefer the pedals over paddles for bass fishing. I don’t own one yet and looking around. I love your fishing set up on your other video. Awesome video.

Nice video. Very informative!

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jimmy

What did you do to your trailer so I could accommodate your kayak?

I’ve never owned a kayak. I’m trying to decide between a hobie vs blue sky 360?? Have you had a chance to look at the bluesky

Love the video bro. Thanks

@VentureTube

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great info tony! I have a bottom end sundolphin bali 12ss... I bought it cause of your channel, and got her out at least 50 times over the summer. I'm definitely going to upgrade for next year! There's several models I've been pricing out with the foot drive pedal setup. I know that you're affiliated with hobie, but is there any chance you could do a side by side with hobie vs. Old time.

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

I've made a video of the Old Town Predator PDL. You should check it out. I still think the Hobie is the best all around fishing package. I owned a Hobie way before I became part of their team. When I did my research, it's fit the bill!

Hey big guy ! Where is the best place for me to look Online for a used pa ? Thanks !

Hi ventura pro angler 12 or 14 if you fish along the coast? Most important things to equip the kayak with ?? Boone dox landing gear is not available in Sweden Do you know where I can order it in the US ??Thanks for all your videos

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

I'd say 14 if youre fishing the coast. It takes the wakes better imo. Equip it with fishing gear lol. If you can't get the boone dox, the Hobie cart will work well for beach launching.

I am glad I found your video. I am in the process of getting a new hull due to exactly the same issue you were talking about behind the seat(6'3' 250lbs). Hobie was great about giving me a prorated price on a 2018, but still disappointed it did not last. Just wondering what you think about the longevity with Hobie PA kayaks. My season in MN is about 5 months and I fish about 25-40 hours June-August a week in it. Do you feel they are made for more than a few years of heavy use? Thank you for the video!

@VentureTube

5 жыл бұрын

My 2018 is holding up great. Maybe it's because I installed the foam support blocks? I don't know. But so far so good!

@FisherMN

5 жыл бұрын

Good to know, thank you for the answer. I will try some extra support in that area also. Still the best way to fish!!

Nice video man! Looking at Hobies right now but worried about the reverse. In the 18 model do you still have to pull the drive out to get it to go backwards? Thanks in advance!

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

they have the pull cords on the drive to put it in reverse. you do not have to take the mirage drive out of the yak. It's a good design that works.

@HOOKEDOFFTHEGRID

6 жыл бұрын

VentureTube thanks man appreciate the info! Everyone’s been telling me to go wilderness but have always been a fan of Jackson which is what I’ve got and love it and for the pedal yaks I’ve always wanted Hobie so when they told me that you had to pull the drive out was kinda turned away so thanks again 👍🏼 hope to get one in January for tournament lake fishing!

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Hope you can get it. You won't be disappointed.

Nice Video again. Are you gonna be in the florida anytime from about Dec 20-Feb sometime-ish. I am doing my annual "LifeOnTheFun" trip where I take off with the hobie and a paramotor and hang-out flying & fishing. for a couple of months.

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

That sounds like an adventure! So you leave your kayak by the river when you fly I assume? Was just thinking of theft but you're probably isolated on this trip for the most part eh?

@DougFordsr

6 жыл бұрын

I can but usually I will put it in the trailer. I pull a 16x7 trailer behind a 36ft rv. I want to downsize the RV but it is what I have right now. Maybe even just get a toy hauler to pull it in. Also While flying I can see for miles around so it would be tough for someone to steal it because I would see them before they see me and it would be tough to get away since I could follow them and call the police from the air if needed. Oh and I bought my hobie for the most part because of your vids.

@DougFordsr

6 жыл бұрын

Also I have family that lives on Boca Grande Island. I will stay there for about a week or so. If your not familiar with it you should check it out. Tarpon Capital of the world. I'll miss the Tarpon run but still great fishing.

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

I've never caught a Tarpon but it's on my bucket list. Wish I could afford to get to Florida. Sounds like a blast!

Hey I would love to know more about your trailer.

Nice video

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

buying my pa14 this spring- first one ill own and im putting down a coat of truck bed coating or similar to protect it from scratches dents ect. ever consider it?

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

On the inside or outside?? I wouldn't recommend either. bed coating is course. If put on the outside it will slow you down a lot. Plus lets not forget about the weight it will add. AND, black will get very hot in the summer and could warp the boat. Just my .02

Great video brotha can't wait take out my new pa12 camo 2018

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

Congrats Dick

@dickiehoskins9835

6 жыл бұрын

VentureTube your videos are great man I enjoy all of them. Trying to catch up on them lol. This is my first pa12. Can't wait for 2018. Thanks for sharing your advise and tips on pa hobie fishing I really learn alot and my self I love bass fishing .

@dickiehoskins9835

6 жыл бұрын

Ops meant 2017 lol sorry

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

Dick Hoskins no worries! Glad my videos have helped you out brother. Thanks for watching

I’ll be buying a 2018 Hobie PA 14 this month. What are some of the spare parts that you’ve needed to replace on the mirage drive ? Either from normal wear or accidental.

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

I'd carry extra masts and split rings. If you have the 180, I'd bring extra pull cords.

@youngbez

6 жыл бұрын

VentureTube Thanks for the help. I’ll definitely be buying extras now.

I think the Outback or PA 17. That way you can guide if you decide to go that route. You have already helped so many people get comfortable with kayak fishing on youtube and in person. A second good boat would only help you with that effort. Who knows, maybe I will convert. ;)

I can't wait to get my new hobie pro angler, I'm getting it this spring. My wife wants to get me a trolling motor for it. Do you have a link or website I can check your motors out? I just subscribe to your channel, you have some cool videos 👍

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

yessir it's www.venturetube.net

Was thinking you could use a high density expanding spray foam to support that weak point. -Mike

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

That's what I was thinking. Just have to prevent it from expanding over to the control cables. Its pretty close to that section. Thoughts?

@aaronhenderson8564

5 жыл бұрын

Venture tube what you could do is find a cardboard box around the size you thing would be good spray it in there cut the cardboard off from around the foam after it sets then spray and adhesive and place it

Hello Can you help to get it

Do you think you can do a review on a Jackson Coosa FD!! Since u did a comparison on the Old Town Predator

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

If I can get my hands on one, sure!

@matthewrodriguez6447

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the videos and updates. I am kinda stuck between native or hobie kayak. I am leaning towards the PA 14 right now ...

Seems like there is a lot of pressure to make people think what they have isn't good enough. You do not have to spend a ton of money to get a good kayak to fish. I'm happy for you that you have what you like, I also like what I have and I spent $400.

Wax the underside or bottom of the kayak with turtle wax. This should help go a little bit faster in the water.

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

How much difference in speed?

Are you still building the motors for the PA 14

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

Matthew Rodriguez yes I am! www.venturetube.net

Oh BBT will you teach me how to catch them giant bass? Another trick you might want to try is use some Starbrite teflon polish on your bottom. ;)

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

Teflon eh? I'll have to check that out.

@MrFishingmickey

6 жыл бұрын

Yaaah, I learned it from a sailing kayak fisherman might go by the moniker of "The Mash" ;)

My 2015 PA14 seat mounts (front) cracked...............Hobie replaced my hull at no cost!

Hobie kayaks seem to have a softer bottom and scrape easier.

How much money you have in the trailer

How much is a setup like your cost? I want to get one but not sure if it will hold me. I’m 6’6 300lbs

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

It will hold you. Price would be around $3500 for a 2018 i think. But have you thought about basketball instead of kayaking lol?

All you need now is an Expandacraft 12 foot outrigger on that thing to make sure you never dump thousands of dollars worth of gear in the drink. Check out the number of youtube videos with that set up, with and without motors. Just search Expandacraft outrigger on a Hobie and you'll be amazed.

Nice video again. Hobie gives its kayaks a 2 year warranty? Or one?

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

One year warranty for everything basically, BUT, even after warranty has expired they will give you a BIG discount on just the hull.

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

Warranty goes from date of purchase. I didn't actually buy mine until the beginning of 2017.

Answer me please,how does the mechanism Mirage PA get into thick algae( underwater grass) or in fishing nets? Is it reliable, given the absence of service in its service? Thank you in advance.From Rusian with ...greetings. sorry for my English.

@offbeatbass321

6 жыл бұрын

Дмитрий Васильев the side to side throws of grass so you can go through grass real easily and it does not get caught the trolling motor style gets caught in grass so the hobie style is nicer in my opinion

@user-yd2sl1nu9x

6 жыл бұрын

Yak MN thanks,but what if, at high speed,get into the fishing net? The Hobie mechnism will not fail? Thanks

@offbeatbass321

6 жыл бұрын

Дмитрий Васильев it should not fail probably grow it down but I think is best to avoid fishing nets the best you can if you do hit one the worst you will get is a minor tangle

@user-yd2sl1nu9x

6 жыл бұрын

Yak MN thank you again,you helped me make the right choice of dreams😊😊😊.Sankt-Petersburg.Russia

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

you won't be dissapointed!

Looking to add a toolbox to my trailer could you lock the seat inside?

@VentureTube

5 жыл бұрын

No the seat is just slightly too wide to fit in the toolbox...at least that's the case for my setup.

@tonycostello90

5 жыл бұрын

Cool thanks

So your last Hobie only lasted two years? and you got another one? For how much those cost. That is some dedication. I mean, they look like they are really impressive yaks. I'm just now getting into the sport of kayak fishing, so I'm watching as many videos on as many different kayaks as i can before I make my purchse. I'm likely to go on a little bit of a cheaper route for my first yak.

@VentureTube

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah there are tons of options out there. I fish A LOT, not to say my kayak should have done what it did, BUT, they did give me a substantial discount on my newer boat.

@DonnyAngler

5 жыл бұрын

VentureTube that’s good! They are really nice kayaks. Maybe some day. I’m just getting my first so I’m going a little cheaper and if I get into it as much as I hope I do. I figure I’ll upgrade a few years down the road. Nice video by the way.

Are you still outside? 😂😂😂 Hugs from Brasil friend

You earned my subscription:) well done love the channel , let me know when you want to sell the kayak please. I still have not found a buyer for my kidney yet so I can get one. Oh well soon enough I’ll get my hobie pro angler 14 :( .... I can dream right lol.

@VentureTube

2 жыл бұрын

lol check on facebook market place. I see reasonable deals all the time! thanks for the sub!

nice video, do you finance the purchase of the Hobie or can you start

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

?

@str8hookswickedlineshaynes27

6 жыл бұрын

VentureTube yes. I think it would be great if we could get them to be,financed. That way more people could afford them. I like to fish,but to be able to get on the water like in a kayak is a dream. I have a kayak but a bad shoulder, but this would be a dream.bthen I could spend more time on the water

okay love.

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

HAHA

Hey Tony, I just got my new P A 14 as well from FTU at a steel of a price too. How fast is the 24lb thrust water ninja motor compared to the 18lb thrust on the PA 14? Also any issues with Boonedox landing gear, that being a Warr boat they covered with the landing gear installed on it? Great videos!! Getting ready to start my channel, hope I don’t freeze up, lol. Thanks, Scott.

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Scott;. The 24 gets you about 1mph faster over the 18lb. I was going between 3.9 and 4.1 mph with it loaded down the other day. Of course this all depends on the weather/water conditions. The 24 really shines over the 18 when it comes to torque. It really helps maintain your speed when you get in the rough stuff. Never had any issues with the boone dox and yes they covered my boat because it had nothing to do with them. Good luck with the channel!

Где можно купить такие ласты для каяка?

Thank you guys for liking up this video! And also a big thanks to the 3 haters!

Damn, dude said he was going outside and freakin' went outside. #manofhisword

Quanto custaria para que eu possa possuir um desse ?

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

No se?

Why didnt you upgrade your pedal drive?

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

They only replace the hull. Plus when I get my pro team boat, I'll use the drive from it.

Same upgrades on the 18 as the 16? Anything different?

You should put a wrap on your Hobie.

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

I would love one. Hook me up Stevo!!

Boat? Have you been in one?

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

Yessir I have!

Could you use spray foam insulation under the seat

@VentureTube

5 жыл бұрын

I thought about using expansion foam, but was worried it would seep into the rudder, skeg and steering cables..

How wide is the pa14? How stable is it?

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

I think is 38" wide? I may be wrong about that but it's one of the most stable kayaks manufactured.

I have heard that hobies crack a lot around the pedal drive area.

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

i've heard that but have only seen that once. I've never had any issues in that area with mine.

@TheLureProject.

6 жыл бұрын

That was pre 2010.

Where do you live?

@VentureTube

5 жыл бұрын

Texas

@lonestarcoatingtechnology1926

5 жыл бұрын

I figured that but where. I’m asking bc I’m from Huntsville and I seen you fish raven some.

cmon

get some spray foam cans spray in side the yak

Can I use that on a Trump boat parade?

@VentureTube

2 жыл бұрын

You can use it on your mom

Let your kayak breathe

@VentureTube

6 жыл бұрын

That's right lol

Nice setup, but with money anyone can do the same. Really want to see some unique things from each youtuber. Otherwise there is no difference.

@VentureTube

5 жыл бұрын

Eh?

What the hell your outside ! Get back inside and put on a mask you might catch hemorrhoids