Episode 24 - Hobie Lynx Review - Does it catch fish?

Join captain Mike as he does an in-depth review of he Hobie Lynx.

[@thebrandonrussell]

Great video! I like that you didn’t do a walk thru of the boat per se, but did a wonderful job of getting shots from on the boat, from your buddy’s boat and even aerial! All around great video and nice review. Thanks Much! Hopefully you’ve done one for the Hobie Angler pro 12. I’m looking into that boat as well.

[@janezkovac6692]

Scenery ,boat ,music👍....best lynx rewiev ......i have 2018 outback and ordered lynx a week ago .... can't wait to try it.

[@suwanneestumpknocker8363]

You sold me, been on the fence about getting a couple of these. Now to sell some of the fleet to make room. Great video man.

[@kernlkajun1]

Honest evaluation; a sign of integrity. Thanks-from a Fin Factory PA14 360 owner.

[@pernamore4224]

Some people say "it's a wet ride", I say "fish from shore, while you get your nails done." Too noisy? Wear earplugs? Lol. It's a great "kayak" all around.

[@CoastalK]

Excellent review Mike, certainly an interesting craft. Certainly seems to be getting some attention as a shallow water redfish boat. Still waiting for the thermoformed PA!

[@stevehogan8829]

I know the feeling of that little chuckle while you were carrying it in one arm to the water. I just got mine a week abo and after using the OldTown 120 Auto Pilot... My first launch was dream like especially in this heat.

[@joshuasmith9528]

I love the Lynx for lakes and dropping quick in a creek, river, or ponds. I won’t be swapping my Jackson Coosa FD with the flex drive e. I’m probably going to add one to the fleet.

[@pheonixdragon2261]

It reminds me of the love child between a paddle board and a kayak. I noticed on the Hobie website that this is capable of having a fish/depth finder installed with the transducer/battery mounted in a compartment under the seat.

[@Saltloony]

Nice review, Thanks considering buying one.

[@JacoOlwagen]

great review, thanks!

[@patdud1979]

Great video Thx for sharing 👍

[@czwest7845]

Very informative Review Thanks.

[@homiedeehomiedee9963]

I live in San Antonio I have a bay boat and a micro skiff I want to add that one to my collection !!

[@capcityorgnzr]

Whoa, great review Mike. Appreciate your analysis with the "opportunities" & "highlights" perspective. I fish mostly still waters, but will do rivers often. The drift might be an opportunity for me. Does that mean engaging having to engage the mirage drive to offset the drift???

[@FinFactoryCaptMike]

Thank you very much. Yes engaging the Mirage drive to offset drift speed would be right on point.

[@theoutdoordad7395]

any issues with tangling fly line on the Hobie drive? The old BIC AceTec paddleboards used to make the same noise.

[@TheKnuck1]

I need one of these asap!

[@tadroid3858]

Thanks for the "big guy" review!! GOLD

[@oscaralvarado2888]

Test rode one at ICAST. In my opinion It may handle easy, and be lightweight, but If your running to fast and turn suddenly it can turtle. Crossing the ICW or any place for that matter with whitecaps can be sketchy. Finally consider how will it perform when pulling a stringer of heavy fish alongside of it?

[@Fishingbayarea]

can that thing mount a bow mount trolling motor?

[@LindenRanch]

I think I would like one of these too as a second for sport use but not fishing like my Predator

[@CoachWoodwardoutdoors]

Looks like a high quality pedal paddle kayak board.

[@Calamiti999Fine]

Seems like the front of it provided a dry ride. Would love to mothership it down there.

[@rogerbarrios8614]

Great review! I fish a PA12 in big lakes in GA and bays in FL…and I’ve been in large whitecaps from storms and boats. My concern with the Lynx is being able to handle that. The PA12 does it with flying colors. I’m 70 and fish alone and need a stable boat. Any comments? Thanks.

[@ngocpham8129]

your 70 i think the pro angler is the most stable kayak out there and would be the easiest to get back in from the rear if you ever fall over.. the weight difference and buoyancy between the two PA is definitely more stable

[@stevehogan8829]

Because there is nelatively no side wall, I see getting back in/on the Lynx to be much easier than say any of the Oldtown's or other hobies. Take a look @ Navarre Kayak.

[@fishinginkayaks]

I am 67 and fished out of the PA14 for 7 years, when I got the Lynx and took it out the first time, I was blown away by how smooth and handling off the Lynx was and loading and unloading was a dream compared to what I was used to with the Pro 14, I find myself using the Lynx 10 times more than the Pro 14 and the lynx handles 15 -20 Mph wind very good, you can't sink the Lynx, no matter how bad the weather is, I am already thinking of selling my Pro 14, because of the weight and hassle of taking the Pro 14 out for a day, and all the gear that I carried on my 14, I never used 3/4 of it, it like buying a bigger house to put more junk in it and when it is full you get more sheds, the lynx keeps you limited to only what you need to fish and that's what I love about it.

[@popaki9484]

We've been looking since June and cant find one! Looks very nice and comfy!

[@battlefieldoutdoors]

Did you ever get a Lynx?

[@popaki9484]

@@battlefieldoutdoors yes we got two

[@testing12357]

fly-fishing from kayak.. awesome!!

[@The1eyekayaker115]

Yes it does catch fish. Slimmed mine with a 22 in bass 😆😆

[@Powerpickle68]

I wish it cost less. I would love that for fishing

[@RealChoice1776]

Not much room or maybe I carry to much but seem like a minimalist floater

[@lowlifeangler]

Noise? The captain on a Perch charter would fire up the engine to stir of the fish. Noise is not a factor

[@FinFactoryCaptMike]

It does matter here my friend. Thanks for the commet

[@freshsaltyfries5078]

Mike, which would you preferred between lynx and compass?

[@FinFactoryCaptMike]

I really like them both but I lean hard on the Lynx for fishing the bay on mild weathered days and I have a minimal load. If im guiding its a boat I like to put my customers on because of the simplicity of it. The compass is my Go-too for rougher waters and my favorite boat when fishing offshore. Its fast, dry, and very dependable in the surf.

[@freshsaltyfries5078]

@@FinFactoryCaptMike great info just wanted I needed thank you Mike!

[@freshsaltyfries5078]

I ended getting the lynx for simple rigging thanks Mike!

[@thatonebeone]

im assuming this aint ocean friendly to use out in open ocean water

[@richardcorio8336]

Yes it is for sure in CA. guys are going out in La Jolla catching yellowtail.

[@FinFactoryCaptMike]

It could be but I can say that busting through surf and breakers would be a challenge for this ultra light board.

[@stevehogan8829]

From what I'm seeing, that would be a bad assumption. Have watched several other channels launch from the beach. Pensacola, Navarre, locations.

[@djrtime1398]

Think about it, it’s closely mimics a surf board, and where do they take surf boards??? Into the most gnarley waves out there. Just keep your gear secured to not wash off the deck.

[@carlosvega6408]

Lo venden en Puerto Rico precio

[@josephparks7637]

ever get you hands on a hoodoo 135

[@FinFactoryCaptMike]

Yes sir we did. Gotta get a review out there soon.

[@alive4082]

I paddle board surf so this Lynx could handle waves no doubt

[@mluc1111]

For that price, I'll go with outback that's my opinion

[@FinFactoryCaptMike]

The Outback is definitely one of my favorite platforms, it the ultimate all around platforms surf to flat. The Lynx being half the weight is a different kind of badass though.

[@lescap1209]

Noisy and no storage? You're talking about all kayaks buddy. You're asking for too much!