Thanks! I am actually thinking about removing the side rails... they add weight and I'm not sure I need them after fishing out of the Lynx for 2 months without them.
Congrats on your new arrival! :) I've changed a few things in my setup as I find things I like better, I should do a new video. But all you really need is the facebook group for Lynx owners... the people there are very helpful about setup questions and ideas.
Congratulations and well deserved. Your videos played a part in my decision to buy a kayak from Strictly Sail and Kayak. You didn't have the Lynx yet but your positive reviews and their support of fishing events was important.
That is awesome! I love supporting local family businesses who support us! And I have always had a special place in my heart for Strictly Sail, my family bought our first windsurf board from them when I was 12! I hope you love your new kayak!
I talked to Chris H and he sent me your channel and I ended up buying a Lynx last Friday. I herniated a disc last year and needed a light kayak that has potential and options and this was perfect. Great videos!
That’s awesome! Congrats on your new Lynx! Keep in mind the hull is a little more delicate, so try to avoid impacts with rocks, trees, ramps… other than that, the Lynx is perfect!
congrats,it's a win win situation for you and strictly sail kayak team.with all the info you have been showing on your channel.the side rails gives a nice grip to move and for any add on component's.nice set up.....
Thank you! The Strictly Sail guys want me to start using some of their other kayaks for videos, but they are having a hard time wrestling me away from my Lynx! 🤣
Wonderful news girl. And about time in my opinion. lol. I'm sure there will be plenty of future mods as you learn what works best, where. Also think it was a good business decision from Strickly. You're a great fisher lady and even better spokes person. Congrats again, and be waiting on the next adventure!
Thanks, Wayne, this happened a little early in my "dream plan timeline", so I am going to work even harder and see if I can accelerate the rest of my goals, too! Thanks for always being so supportive and encouraging, I really appreciate you!
Winning seems so distant of a possibility, but I am improving! So far with the Lynx in 10 tournaments I have placed in the top half of the field 100% of the tournaments, 7 times in the top 20, and 3 times in the top 10. Those are pretty amazing stats for me!
Very nice set up. I am curious about your side arm transducer arm (looks like a RAM product) and if you are happy with it? I am considering putting a Texas power paddle motor in my lynx. If I do that, I will need use a side arm transducer and trying to determine which model will work best mounted to the H Rails. I want to make sure that the arm easy to flip up and out of the way when launching and loading from my kayak trailer.
I am pretty happy with the over-the-side transducer arm, but you do have to be aware of the directions the arm is willing to rotate on the ram ball. I snapped off one of the ram balls by twisting the arm too hard when trying to deploy it, but I tend to start with the old “hit it harder” method of solving problems before actually using my brain. Overall, I would like it better mounted under the boat, but I’m unsure how to do the wiring by myself yet, so I’m waiting to try with my next boat. For the Lynx, I like easily being able to go light with no electronics by just leaving off the transducer arm and battery!
I just snagged an H-rail kit! I was wondering if you’ve seen any damage to the hull at the rear mounting point? There are a few videos about this and one company is selling spacers to put between hull and back mounting bracket that they say mitigate this damage. Do you think the spacers are necessary?
Congrats! it makes a big difference to be able to mount stuff on those rails. I haven't noticed any damage from my rails at all. I am careful about the amount of stress I put on them, I don't lift using them or anything, but I have my fish finder mounted on the track in the rail, as well as a YakGadget RodStager that holds my paddle and 2 rods, so I definitely use them. I just went and checked... no damage that I can see anywhere around the rails.
Hello Melissa, enjoy your channel. Congratulations on your new journey with Hobie. I have couple questions about the Hobie Lynx. Do you have more drift when sitting on a spot in light winds
Hi! Thanks! For the record, I have no association with Hobie, but it is a dream of mine to make the Hobie team... I think I have to build up my tournament resume before I would even hit their radar. I am very thankful to have been voted on the Strictly Sail Fishing Team, and am proud to represent them, as I have nothing but good things to say about them! There may be a little more wind drift with the Lynx because it is almost flat on the bottom, but it is also more easily corrected with pedals and rudder because it is so light and so easily maneuvered. I've fished in really strong winds (one day it was 17-21 mph gusts) and was able to stay in place with pedaling. The cart does not come with the Lynx, but I believe it is the standard Hobie cart that goes in the scupper holes. This is the cart I use: strictlysailinc.com/products/hobie-kayak-cart-plug-in-fold-stow?_pos=8&_sid=2dcc6ea69&_ss=r
I love my Lynx! I haven't had it on a river yet, so I am not sure how it will stand up to repeated dragging over shallow riffles and such, but I would have total faith in it on any lake or deeper river (doesn't have to be very deep at all to float this boat!).
Nice clean layout. Do you have a front or side rod holder to drop your rod in after your catch. I noticed some folks just tucking it along side of seat. Thx cheers.
Last summer I just set my rod on the deck while measuring a fish. But this year I’m trying out the YakGadget horizontal rod stagers… they attach to either a gear track or H-Rail, and have a place for 2!rods and a paddle, or 3 rods. Hobie makes one similar, but I saw John (YakGadget owner) at a boat show, and decided to go ahead and try his first, and so far I really like them!
Hi Melissa. Unless I missed then in your video, what type of wheels do you use on the lynx for transportation to/from your vehicle? If I remember correctly on one of your previous videos you had them stored on the H Crate where you now have your rods. I recently sold my large Ranger bass boat and am now considering a kayak, particularly the lynx, though at my age I may not outlive the waiting time due to the huge backlog of of orders. The sales person at Strictly Sale told me that Hobie is essentially overwhelmed.
Hi Bill! I use the Hobie Fold & Stow cart, it "plugs in" to the scupper holes behind the seat and makes moving the Lynx up and down the ramp a breeze! Hobie does seem to be caught off guard by the immediate popularity of the Lynx, but I would have expected them to have more faith in themselves and be prepared for a big rush! Maybe it was the whole global pandemic thing that slowed down production. I know Strictly Sail is doing everything they can to get more in soon! Here is the link to the cart I use: strictlysailinc.com/products/hobie-kayak-cart-plug-in-fold-stow?_pos=8&_sid=27460d4a4&_ss=r
After a couple of times out, I realized 1) I didn't want to give up the rod storage space 2) I really don't need the cart with me on the water when I am parked really close to the ramp usually 3) when I do need to take the cart with me, it fits nicely behind the H-Crate where it bungees in safely and out of the way!
I only like the peach flavor, and it is hard to find around here sometimes. On tournament day when I didn't get enough sleep because of too much fun at camp the night before, a peach redbull is a lifesaver!
I have heard other people say the sound of the water slapping the hull is loud, but I kind of feel like if it is that wavy out there, are the fish really going to mind? Is the sound of the water slapping an elite angler's glitter bass boat going to keep them from catching a fish? I have also heard complaints that the fins are loud when you kick the pedals too far and the fins hit the boat... so I would suggest you don't do that! 🤣 It just takes getting used to the "stroke" of the kick, so you don't push the pedal too far. It can be a little loud if you bang something on the boat, so again, I would avoid doing that if you are going for stealth. All in all, I would say it can be super quiet and stealthy if you are careful.
I really like it so far! I just found out that if I switch it from a track mount to the H-rail mount (the type that goes around the bar instead of going in the track slot), I would be able to rotate the paddle until it sits much lower and more out of the way. With the track mount, it is fixed where it is, which isn't a bad location, but my buddy showed me his, and it is even better!
I thought about that, but since I net my fish on the right side, I wanted to have that shot for the videos. I could switch my fishfinder to the right side, try to get used to netting on the left side, and then move the camera to the left side... seems like a lot of hassle. I think if I move the camera farther back on the right and sticking out less to the side, it might not be in the way. I'll play with it this weekend!
@@GirlGoneFishing I tried moving mine further back and it caught more of my fishing rods that were between me and my GoPro. I didn’t like that view in my videos. But you know what you are doing. It is trial by error and pro ape o king along the way. Have an amazing day.
And thanks, I’m leaving in about 4 hours for Lake Erie East Harbor (again!), so it is definitely going to be a great weekend! I hope you have a great day, too! :)
They say the weight capacity is 350, but I'd say get out and demo it! I had some friends of different sizes take it out on quick little demos at a tournament last month, and all felt comfortable and liked it. This short video will at least show you a bigger guy (have no idea what any of these guys weight!) on the Lynx: ua-cam.com/video/OsNGzoKounM/v-deo.html
@@GirlGoneFishing So I live on Lake Erie, new to the world of fishing it though! Where would you recommend going on my kayak? I really like where you were! Where is the "west basin"? Is there a dock?
@@Recon9143 well for this video I was on Cedar Creek Lake in Kentucky. Some of my other recent videos have been from Lake Erie East Harbor. West Harbor has good fishing too. I don’t get out on the main Lake Erie, you want to check out a facebook group called Lake Erie Kayak Fishing. They know the ins and outs of how to more safely kayak the big lake.
Congrats on making the team.going to borrow that front bar idea and your net idea. Love my lynx. And glad to see you got the h rails added.
Thanks! I am actually thinking about removing the side rails... they add weight and I'm not sure I need them after fishing out of the Lynx for 2 months without them.
An excellent remodeling, customizing job that suits you fine. Congratulations on having a spot on the fishing team. You deserve it.
Thanks so much!
Nice... very helpful guide to set up my soon to be Lynx 😀
Congrats on your new arrival! :) I've changed a few things in my setup as I find things I like better, I should do a new video. But all you really need is the facebook group for Lynx owners... the people there are very helpful about setup questions and ideas.
Congratulations and well deserved. Your videos played a part in my decision to buy a kayak from Strictly Sail and Kayak. You didn't have the Lynx yet but your positive reviews and their support of fishing events was important.
That is awesome! I love supporting local family businesses who support us! And I have always had a special place in my heart for Strictly Sail, my family bought our first windsurf board from them when I was 12! I hope you love your new kayak!
@@GirlGoneFishing I bought a PA 14 awesome kayak. A bit heavy but so am I. Great job at lake Erie
@@scotthogsten692 Those PAs are awesome!
Thanks for sharing your setup! Giving me some great ideas for my rigging.👍
Glad it helped! I’m very enthusiastic about my Lynx! 🤣
I talked to Chris H and he sent me your channel and I ended up buying a Lynx last Friday.
I herniated a disc last year and needed a light kayak that has potential and options and this was perfect.
Great videos!
That’s awesome! Congrats on your new Lynx! Keep in mind the hull is a little more delicate, so try to avoid impacts with rocks, trees, ramps… other than that, the Lynx is perfect!
@@GirlGoneFishing I’m putting the hull protector on and some other precautions from other videos all based on your experiences.
congrats,it's a win win situation for you and strictly sail kayak team.with all the info you have been showing on your channel.the side rails gives a nice grip to move and for any add on component's.nice set up.....
Thank you! The Strictly Sail guys want me to start using some of their other kayaks for videos, but they are having a hard time wrestling me away from my Lynx! 🤣
Wonderful news girl. And about time in my opinion. lol. I'm sure there will be plenty of future mods as you learn what works best, where. Also think it was a good business decision from Strickly. You're a great fisher lady and even better spokes person. Congrats again, and be waiting on the next adventure!
Thanks, Wayne, this happened a little early in my "dream plan timeline", so I am going to work even harder and see if I can accelerate the rest of my goals, too! Thanks for always being so supportive and encouraging, I really appreciate you!
Good setup kayak ..look complete to fishing 👍👍👍
It has been wonderful for me!
That's awesome congratulations your first win I going too happen soon enough just keep trying it will happen
Winning seems so distant of a possibility, but I am improving! So far with the Lynx in 10 tournaments I have placed in the top half of the field 100% of the tournaments, 7 times in the top 20, and 3 times in the top 10. Those are pretty amazing stats for me!
And thanks! :)
Very nice set up. I am curious about your side arm transducer arm (looks like a RAM product) and if you are happy with it? I am considering putting a Texas power paddle motor in my lynx. If I do that, I will need use a side arm transducer and trying to determine which model will work best mounted to the H Rails. I want to make sure that the arm easy to flip up and out of the way when launching and loading from my kayak trailer.
I am pretty happy with the over-the-side transducer arm, but you do have to be aware of the directions the arm is willing to rotate on the ram ball. I snapped off one of the ram balls by twisting the arm too hard when trying to deploy it, but I tend to start with the old “hit it harder” method of solving problems before actually using my brain. Overall, I would like it better mounted under the boat, but I’m unsure how to do the wiring by myself yet, so I’m waiting to try with my next boat. For the Lynx, I like easily being able to go light with no electronics by just leaving off the transducer arm and battery!
@@GirlGoneFishing thanks for the reply and feedback. And good luck with your fishing season this year.
@@FishingwiththeOz thanks, you too!
Try Pistachios too - They a great source of snack on the water. Very Nice and keep the vidoes coming!
I'm more of an almond girl, roasted and salted! Thanks! :)
I just snagged an H-rail kit! I was wondering if you’ve seen any damage to the hull at the rear mounting point? There are a few videos about this and one company is selling spacers to put between hull and back mounting bracket that they say mitigate this damage. Do you think the spacers are necessary?
Congrats! it makes a big difference to be able to mount stuff on those rails. I haven't noticed any damage from my rails at all. I am careful about the amount of stress I put on them, I don't lift using them or anything, but I have my fish finder mounted on the track in the rail, as well as a YakGadget RodStager that holds my paddle and 2 rods, so I definitely use them. I just went and checked... no damage that I can see anywhere around the rails.
Hello Melissa, enjoy your channel. Congratulations on your new journey with Hobie. I have couple questions about the Hobie Lynx. Do you have more drift when sitting on a spot in light winds
Hi! Thanks! For the record, I have no association with Hobie, but it is a dream of mine to make the Hobie team... I think I have to build up my tournament resume before I would even hit their radar. I am very thankful to have been voted on the Strictly Sail Fishing Team, and am proud to represent them, as I have nothing but good things to say about them! There may be a little more wind drift with the Lynx because it is almost flat on the bottom, but it is also more easily corrected with pedals and rudder because it is so light and so easily maneuvered. I've fished in really strong winds (one day it was 17-21 mph gusts) and was able to stay in place with pedaling. The cart does not come with the Lynx, but I believe it is the standard Hobie cart that goes in the scupper holes. This is the cart I use: strictlysailinc.com/products/hobie-kayak-cart-plug-in-fold-stow?_pos=8&_sid=2dcc6ea69&_ss=r
I'm really considering this as my second kayak
I love my Lynx! I haven't had it on a river yet, so I am not sure how it will stand up to repeated dragging over shallow riffles and such, but I would have total faith in it on any lake or deeper river (doesn't have to be very deep at all to float this boat!).
Nice clean layout. Do you have a front or side rod holder to drop your rod in after your catch. I noticed some folks just tucking it along side of seat. Thx cheers.
Last summer I just set my rod on the deck while measuring a fish. But this year I’m trying out the YakGadget horizontal rod stagers… they attach to either a gear track or H-Rail, and have a place for 2!rods and a paddle, or 3 rods. Hobie makes one similar, but I saw John (YakGadget owner) at a boat show, and decided to go ahead and try his first, and so far I really like them!
@GirlGoneFishing oh my. Im sold !!!! Thank you for all-your comments and wonderful video you tube content.
@@jamesjannell8706 thanks for your kind words! :)
Hi Melissa. Unless I missed then in your video, what type of wheels do you use on the lynx for transportation to/from your vehicle? If I remember correctly on one of your previous videos you had them stored on the H Crate where you now have your rods. I recently sold my large Ranger bass boat and am now considering a kayak, particularly the lynx, though at my age I may not outlive the waiting time due to the huge backlog of of orders. The sales person at Strictly Sale told me that Hobie is essentially overwhelmed.
Hi Bill! I use the Hobie Fold & Stow cart, it "plugs in" to the scupper holes behind the seat and makes moving the Lynx up and down the ramp a breeze! Hobie does seem to be caught off guard by the immediate popularity of the Lynx, but I would have expected them to have more faith in themselves and be prepared for a big rush! Maybe it was the whole global pandemic thing that slowed down production. I know Strictly Sail is doing everything they can to get more in soon! Here is the link to the cart I use: strictlysailinc.com/products/hobie-kayak-cart-plug-in-fold-stow?_pos=8&_sid=27460d4a4&_ss=r
After a couple of times out, I realized 1) I didn't want to give up the rod storage space 2) I really don't need the cart with me on the water when I am parked really close to the ramp usually 3) when I do need to take the cart with me, it fits nicely behind the H-Crate where it bungees in safely and out of the way!
Also I love those red bulls!
I only like the peach flavor, and it is hard to find around here sometimes. On tournament day when I didn't get enough sleep because of too much fun at camp the night before, a peach redbull is a lifesaver!
Great video do you think it’s too loud for stealthy fishing?
I have heard other people say the sound of the water slapping the hull is loud, but I kind of feel like if it is that wavy out there, are the fish really going to mind? Is the sound of the water slapping an elite angler's glitter bass boat going to keep them from catching a fish? I have also heard complaints that the fins are loud when you kick the pedals too far and the fins hit the boat... so I would suggest you don't do that! 🤣 It just takes getting used to the "stroke" of the kick, so you don't push the pedal too far. It can be a little loud if you bang something on the boat, so again, I would avoid doing that if you are going for stealth. All in all, I would say it can be super quiet and stealthy if you are careful.
@@GirlGoneFishing thanks!
I like that paddle holder. I feel like I make too much noise when setting mine down on Yak.
I really like it so far! I just found out that if I switch it from a track mount to the H-rail mount (the type that goes around the bar instead of going in the track slot), I would be able to rotate the paddle until it sits much lower and more out of the way. With the track mount, it is fixed where it is, which isn't a bad location, but my buddy showed me his, and it is even better!
I pick my Lynx up Saturday from Strictly Sail.
Nice! Congrats on your new Lynx! I hope you love it as much as I love mine!
@@GirlGoneFishing I will tell them Melissa sent me! Lol
@@MultiGunner65 🤣
woow nice et up
Thanks!
Since I cast from my right, my rear GoPro is off my left. Keeps me from hitting it on my cast.
I thought about that, but since I net my fish on the right side, I wanted to have that shot for the videos. I could switch my fishfinder to the right side, try to get used to netting on the left side, and then move the camera to the left side... seems like a lot of hassle. I think if I move the camera farther back on the right and sticking out less to the side, it might not be in the way. I'll play with it this weekend!
@@GirlGoneFishing I tried moving mine further back and it caught more of my fishing rods that were between me and my GoPro. I didn’t like that view in my videos. But you know what you are doing. It is trial by error and pro ape o king along the way. Have an amazing day.
@@CyberYaker I wouldn’t say I know what I’m doing! I feel like I just bumble along, sometime figuring things out, sometimes getting it really wrong!
And thanks, I’m leaving in about 4 hours for Lake Erie East Harbor (again!), so it is definitely going to be a great weekend! I hope you have a great day, too! :)
@@GirlGoneFishing I will catch that adventure on one of your future episodes. Tight lines.
looking at this kayak.. I wonder how it would handle a 250 pound man>
They say the weight capacity is 350, but I'd say get out and demo it! I had some friends of different sizes take it out on quick little demos at a tournament last month, and all felt comfortable and liked it. This short video will at least show you a bigger guy (have no idea what any of these guys weight!) on the Lynx: ua-cam.com/video/OsNGzoKounM/v-deo.html
@@GirlGoneFishing So I live on Lake Erie, new to the world of fishing it though! Where would you recommend going on my kayak? I really like where you were! Where is the "west basin"? Is there a dock?
@@Recon9143 well for this video I was on Cedar Creek Lake in Kentucky. Some of my other recent videos have been from Lake Erie East Harbor. West Harbor has good fishing too. I don’t get out on the main Lake Erie, you want to check out a facebook group called Lake Erie Kayak Fishing. They know the ins and outs of how to more safely kayak the big lake.