Is the Hobie Lynx the right boat for you?!? Here's an honest/un-biased review!
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- So this boat has gotten a lot of buzz and it deserves it to be honest. In this video I am going to highlight the good and the bad. I'm not on the Hobie Fishing Team, not sponsored by Hobie in any way and this video is for you the consumer! So if you don't mind, hang out with me for the next 25 minutes and let me share my opinions with you. If you disagree, leave a comment as to why, just ensure it has some information to back it up.
I put this boat to the test for 2 solid days on one of the most unforgiving fisheries in the country. I'm not an expert but I've had some time in this platform in situations that you don't normally get at a demo days event.
Two things I forgot to mention in this video:
1. It has incredibly shallow draft.
2. Find a way to put foot braces on it in order to get maximum paddle performance. Whether that be via H Rails or on the pre-installed tracks.
Below are the specs pulled off the Hobie website on this platform.
DRIVE: MIRAGEDRIVE 180 WITH KICK-UP FINS
LENGTH: 11'
WIDTH: 36"
CAPACITY: 350 LBs
FITTED HULL WEIGHT: 45 LBs
FULLY RIGGED WEIGHT: 61 LBs
www.hobie.com/...
Good, balanced assessment. Everything has pros and cons. For me the light weight is such a big pro that it more than outweighs any cons. The biggest con is it’s not fun to paddle. But I didn’t buy a pedal kayak with intentions of doing much of that anyway.
I concur with both assessments sir! Although this platform isn't the best platform for my style of fishing, I 100% agree with you on both accounts.
Good job! Also thank you for knowing the difference between an overview and a review. Most kayak “reviews” don’t.
It's an incredibly important thing to have, a vocabulary... lol
I'm glad you liked the video. I hope it helped you in a decision making process.
LOL
I recognize that “neon” soundtrack from Adobe Rush. I feel like I’ve used this same track for at least two of my aviation videos. Nice to run into someone with similar soundtrack tastes
that's funny! and yeah! I wish they'd let us favorite the ones we like so we don't have to scroll and search for em each time
Best review I’ve seen yet that’s relevant to what I fish in south jersey thanks Jake. I wish I could demo it but I think I’m sold.
Thank you for the kind words sir! I hope you get one and love it, it was an awesome platform even if it wasn't the right platform for me.
I'm moving to South Jersey from Atlanta soon... from my research it sounds like South Jersey is a lot of smaller lakes/ponds with sandy or gravel substrates. Looks like a lot of vegetation too. Is that what you've encountered? I'm looking to upgrade and was thinking OT Sportsman PDL but I just came across the Lynx and I'm intrigued.
Thanks!
Excellent review. I would love to have one of these eventually. Will definitely demo one at some point.
It would be a fantastic platform for the area in which you fish!
Thanks for posting review. I am very happy with mine . Coming from OT PDL and Solo skiff fished in rough conditions in the Narragansett bay Rhode Island.
@@vannlam1322 it's a great boat for the right purpose! I'm glad you are enjoying yours
I’ve been using a lake downrigger in my tracks for the past six months not a problem at all, awesome kayak, Been out to the ocean Coho , king salmon, Felt really safe
That's good to know. No flexing or anything? And it's a Hobie Lynx?
This was a very fair, detailed review! Much to consider that I wouldn't have. Good job!!
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent review thanks I’ve been thinking of buying a kayak and just going through the research so was great to come across your channel 👍🏽
Glad I could help!
Two things I forgot to mention in this video:
1. It has incredibly shallow draft.
2. Find a way to put foot braces on it in order to get maximum paddle performance. Whether that be via H Rails or on the pre-installed tracks.
Shallow draft is one of the main reasons I think this kayak looks so good. Great for going exploring.
Absolutely!
Second one that I’ve seen with just a thrashed/dirty deck pad, and I was considering the whole package if I got one.
It was easy to clean off though
I fly fish out of the lynx and I love it. One con, the Rutter. I paddle backwards and I wish there was a way to tighten the rutter do it wouldn’t turn so “ easily. If anyone has a suggestion please let me know. Overall this kayak is GREAT! For me.
The lynx is an awesome platform for a lot of reasons. I didn't experience that what you're saying with it, nor have I with the itrek which has the same rudder. Not calling you a liar, just haven't had it happen to me.
Great review. I have to agree with you on the price. It's too high. The passport 10.5R will do everything that the Lynx will do for $1300 less.
Agreed!
Yes very high price point..even more so in Canada ($4.5k). But I still bought it without looking or demoing it and sold my native slayer propel 10 which I loved. The slayer was the best pedal kayak for its weight. However, the lynx is even far superior as a 4 in 1 kayak. I used it mainly as a fishing kayak, and if it's too windy I go sailing with it. I also added a removable fin for paddle boarding. And lastly...just plain old pedal kayak. The light weight is mainly why I got it. The pros of the lynx outweigh the cons even at this crazy high price.
Even though I have no interest in fishing, I watched to see if I could get any idea of how it would work with a dog. We already have an Eddyline Sandpiper 130 sit-in with large cockpit and a Caribbean 14FS sit-on-top on order, plus a Crescent Crew tandem with motor. The dog we are waiting for will be a large medium (42#). We would like to get used to having a dog with us in the best, easiest, safest way practical. Maybe the Lynx would be great in some ways, but not worth the cons. Your video was helpful even though it was about fishing. Maybe we should start with stand up paddle boards.
So the issue I'd expect with this platform and a dog is there isn't a ton of room up front for them to move around on. The pedals would make it difficult for them to navigate back n forth too. I don't think I would want them behind me where there's more room either. SUPs would likely be the best bet. If you aren't around a lot of rocks, I'd check into Bote Boards. Are you local to the Mid Atlantic region?
@@JakeHarshman We are in Lodi, CA, fortunately live only 1 mile from Lodi Lake Park/Mokelumne River! You confirmed what I was thinking while watching. 👍🏻
@@steveprinty5674 well I'm glad I could help sir
@@JakeHarshman Thanks for answering an off the topic question and the tip. I will check out the Bote boards!
They throw you a short paddle what more do you want lol..Great review and I agree with them throwing you a bone. Thank you.
Yes they do! lol
Fyi for those considering - I love my lynx for ease of use and maneuverability but it is somewhat fragile compared to rotomolded. Going to need to drop some $$ on keel and other contact point protection.
Check out Navarre Kayak Fishing!
Great review at that price I will just save up more and get the outback
Agreed but the weight on this boat is like 50lbs less
Haha awesome vid. Trying to offload my Frontier now to move to this
This will be an amazing platform for the Delaware ponds and tidal waters for sure!
They are back ordered in Florida. They are so behind many are shipping without the drives. So.....
Have you checked with the Dugout Bait & Tackle in Marietta GA? They are constantly getting boats in stock!
Good video!
Thanks!
Great review and thanks for taking the time to put it together. I really thought this boat was going to be a slam dunk for the Susquehanna. Still thinking about it, however the water slapping has me concerned. How big of a deal, in your opinion, is it? For rivers, is the hobie itrek 11 a smarter choice? Tough decision...
I would put the hull slap in the significant category when targeting weery old smallies. I would opt for a boat from the Hobie Inflatable series for shallow rocky rivers.
Your opinion please. Lynx vs Compass? Which one would you advise to get?
I'd go Lynx!
Great video
thanks pappy
Great review, I didn’t notice but did you feel that the currents easily move this yak ?
The water slides under this boat fairly well. I wouldn't say it is overly impacted by current anymore than any other flat bottom lightweight boat.
At 18:51 you talk about the fins, if they are in the down position, if you hit something like a rock or stump you mentioned you felt like it was going to throw you out of it. I thought it came with kick up fins so when you hit the fins they would kick up
I'm meaning if you do not hit them on the edge that kicks up. If they are down and hit from any of the three sides that do not not kick up, then this happens. Does that make sense? (I want to make sure I'm clear but it's hard to explain)
I thought about the same thing. What I think Jake is talking about is if you don't hit it straight on, those things won't flip out. In a lake not a problem. On the Susquehanna, with tons of current, you're likely to slide into a rock or something sideways. I've bent two rods during the tournament.
@@greghall7538 exactly!
@@greghall7538 Makes sense so this would happen maybe if you are crossing the current perpendicular or at an angle versus going up and down stream
thats correct sir
best review yet looking to off load my lure 11.5 v2 for this can you stand up fishing on it? thanks mike
Yes, you absolutely can!
Dealer told me you cannot drill them. You can epoxy accessories
That makes sense! There is a diagram showing the layers of the boat, it's kinda cool!
How do you adapt without an anchor option?
I don't! Every boat I own will have a front anchor for the rest of my life
I got to tell ya. I don’t know where People are getting these kayaks ?? and other new kayaks.. I live in NJ and have been trying to get this kayak and other popular kayaks and all I hear is OUT OF STOCK!!!! So frustrating!
Supply shortages are no joke right now. Have you checked with DPS?
(OK... so I am totally high jacking my son's YT account to send a reply; I am such a lazy a$$)... Jake - First of all... absolutely excellent review. I am picking one of these kayaks up this week and, watching your review, I felt like I was right there on the boat with you the whole time. I did have a question though as far as transporting on your vehicle. When you stow your kayak, did you find it to be difficult to lift/load? (I'm completely assuming you put it on the roof of your truck/car). Also, did you have the Turbo fins installed on this kayak during your recording session? Because you were haulin' a$$ across that river and it looked effortless. Big thanks in advance for your reply. Cheers from California... -Mike
Mike, I'm so sorry for the late reply! I put this boat on my SUV roof with absolute ease! I did not have turbo fins, just stock ones. It's so lightweight, turbo fins aren't even necessary.
Throwing fish into the shallow with two hands. Should review that one.
No fish were harmed in the making of this video but thank you for your concern! Keep the comments coming, they help grow the channel!
I want to see a bixpy on a lynx, that would be such a good setup.
I would venture out to say the Torqeedo would be much better on this platform, especially the Evolve 403 motor.
Bought two, picking one up tomorrow and i don't fish. Can't stand touching worms. I just want a fun boat.
This boat was designed with the recreational water goer in mind! You'll love em!
Where are you that you’re able to find so many? I’ve been waiting for months for any of the three nearest dealers in my state to get a single one in.
@@MichaelSoutherton Located near Akron, OH. Got my first off of ebay, gonna relinquish my debosit on the second from Akron, Sun Valley Sports. Boat is located in Akron, OH.
@@MichaelSoutherton btw, threebellesoutfitters on ebay. They charged me a boatload of money, excuse the pun, for shipping but got my boat. Intact and wonderful. Check them out.
Crocs...
Let me get this straight in your picture you’re on a beach in other words make an us think you’re gonna take this in the ocean but yet you’re not
I used a still photo taken by someone else, sorry to disappoint you. I suppose you could have just not watched it after you realized that I wasn't fishing in the ocean. thanks for the comment though, any comment, like or dislike actually gives the video/channel a little boost... appreciate yuh
UPDATE!!! The Dugout Bait & Tackle has set up H Rail Kits for the Lynx! They are perfectly fit and come with the upgraded T Track centers. Check em out at this link. www.dugoutfishing.com/product-page/lynx-h-rail-kit