Kayak Catfishing: Hobie Pro Angler 14 Walkthrough

[@rw8345]

When you upgrade let me know. I'll drive down and buy your old one. I'm not looking to have to experiment with setting up a kayak. Way to much money. I'll pay well. I live in Ohio and a kayak is the answer to my fishing prayers. I'm 50 now and carrying gear to bank spots is almost impossible, especially with si many health problems. I'm si glad that fellow fishermen like yourself takes the time to share your love for Catfishing. Thank you so much. Fish on!!

[@kayakfishingd.a.v.7285]

Justin, you do a great job, explaining everything...I now wish I had waited to purchase a Kayak...Your engineering, is to be commended...Im learning a lot...Thanks for everything you do !!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! Hopefully someday we will have a kayak option that is made specifically for catfishing so we don’t have to jimmy rig stuff together.

[@codyrobison6817]

Man that's a really sweet set up definitely looks comfortable and very stable

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Cody!

[@rubennarvaez1124]

You've inspired me to buy my first kayak this Friday. Can't wait to get on the lake and try a few things you've taught me

[@KayakCatfish]

That’s awesome Ruben! Hope you enjoy your kayak. Catch some big ones!

[@patrickskaggs6034]

It is your kayka so do what you think is best and the way you want it. If you are happy about it . Go for it if it doesn't work out it is your fault so you cant blame any body else. So good luck and tight lines

[@dustinc1312]

Plan on getting my first kayak this winter. Be ready for spring

[@KayakCatfish]

Awesome! Hope you enjoy it.

[@mherman4919]

Nice kayak wishing I still had it now. My new inflatable has started leaking at the seams. I will be sending it back next week.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Mike! I appreciate you giving me a good deal on it.

[@adamgeorge4074]

Did you buy it off him

[@bradbex9051]

Looks good Justin. Good luck in the new Kayak.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Brad!

[@stripermanly]

Nice setup. I have the exact same kayak as yours. Also have a 12’ compass too.

[@SMaamri78]

I bought my first kayak yesterday. A used one. One of the first things I noticed was how flimsy the front rod holders are. Thanks for the great explanation of yours. I’m definitely gonna need to replace mine with something more sturdy.

[@KayakCatfish]

Hope you enjoy your kayak. Thanks for watching the video!

[@BrokeBackBob4559]

Great video Justin. Keep up the good work of teaching others to love our sport of fishing

[@shortround889]

Great modifications and helpful ideas for others. And very nice Hobie 👍👍🎣

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@100catfishing7]

Nice yak Justin! I dig the way you've set it up. Now get out there and catch some GD monsters with it. GOOD LUCK!

[@KayakCatfish]

Haha! Thanks!

[@stephenhair5501]

Great solution on the forward rod holders!! Nice Kayak!! 😎👍👍

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Steve!

[@keithreding1828]

Seems that this kayak is almost perfect for you. I bought a 2020 Hobie PA 12 because of the 360 drive. I bass fish on small streams in Missouri and the 360 drive is very useful to maneuver around down trees, through rapids, and get to the difficult places.

[@tomw3380]

Great Kayak video Justin. I have the senior citizens version meaning it is 20 feet long and 8 feet wide. I haven't been able to turn it over or fall out of it yet. lol. Great videos. I look forward to each of them.

[@KayakCatfish]

Haha! If you flip your ride something has gone terribly wrong lol. Thanks for watching!

[@RasmithD]

Great Video! I use the Scotty H-Rail mounts. I was concerned about the strength of the mount as well. Rather than investing in a solid mounting system, I use reels with the baitfeeder feature along with Circle hooks so the cats set the hook on the bite. I let it play out a little then switch the baitfeeder lever of and reel it in. I very rarely miss a hit doing this..FWIW I love that Muskie Bump Board!!

[@jasonseynour6735]

I’m trying to decide between the outback and pro angler. I LOVE that front hatch

[@KayakCatfish]

Having owned both, the Pro Angler gets my vote. Better seat, more storage, more floor space, sits higher off the water, more stable, etc.

[@cedarcrossbeefarm5399]

Like the cooler set up. I've had the same issue. Thanks for the idea. Keep slimin the line.🐋

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Kenneth!

[@TheProphetd4]

Thank to you - I picked up a 2016 pa14 - maybe 1 day I'll see you on the Tennessee river

[@KayakCatfish]

Awesome! Hope you enjoy it

[@coreyfrasnelly7364]

Love the new setup Justin......been waiting for this video...that setup is killer man gave me some ideas for my predator 13 under the seat 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Corey!

[@patrickcieslak7858]

Looks like a great idea on the rod holders , setting mine up kinda like yours thanks .

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Patrick!

[@jasontancer2595]

Man that's a awesome setup everything looks solid 👍

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Jason!

[@shannonlocklear8116]

Love your videos Justin, you inspire me

[@jameshollon8144]

Thanks for the tour. That helps me what to do with my kayak.

[@KayakCatfish]

Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@boink3525]

I'm the #1 fan

[@KayakCatfish]

Hahahahaha!!!!!!! That is hysterical!!!!

[@marknugent6155]

Hey , you should get together with Hobe and design a Kayak Catfishing Pro model made for us Catters .

[@jessiegarcia8465]

Justin, like it the seat is so much more comfortable, beginning to like kayaks alot more after seeing this vide I really like the width more stable when landing them big cats, just wondering sir what cameras are u using to film , one more thing , your editing is awesome , sometimes it feels like I'm watching it in person , thanks again , awesome videos

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Jessie! I use Sony action cams. I have the AS30 and AS15 models.

[@Jerryshipping12]

Love the yak!! Now get after them kitties!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Jerry!

[@Legallyblindoutdoors]

Nice looking yak an setup

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks!

[@marktempleton346]

You stole that one Justin, good deal. I bought my Vibe down there off craigslist in November for almost half price and only used a few times. With a good paddle which was even better. I saved enough to buy the poles and reels that I wanted for the tune of $500. Buy used if you can!

[@KayakCatfish]

I always try to buy used if possible. I’m too cheap to pay retail lol.

[@leehilton9932]

That'd be a great little trolling set-up for some East Tennessee lakes I know. Get ya back up into the big boy areas. Be safe out there. Really like it. Don't let a big cat flip ya now that the rods aint goin anywhere.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Lee!

[@marknugent6155]

Great walk through. Very informative. Losing a rod SUCKS ! ESPECIALLY when it is connected to a Good fish.

[@michaelducat6835]

Great video loving the new kayak

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Michael!

[@richardbrown986]

I am really considering getting rid of the ouback and getting a PA 12 .

[@jnuem]

Btw those rod tube you will need if you ever ocean fish. That's where you put your rods and strap them down for surf launch and landing. That's when you launch and land from the beach. Busting through the waves REMEMBER TO PUT THEM BACK IF YOU TRY IT

[@KayakCatfish]

I can strap the rods down horizontally without the tubes.

[@jnuem]

@@KayakCatfish it protects the eyes and tips when you flip and the waves roll the yak onto the beach lol. More secure the better. Lots of broken poles and lost gear.

[@KayakCatfish]

Lots of people do beach launches in kayaks that don’t have rod tubes. Rod tubes are a luxury not a necessity.

[@jnuem]

@@KayakCatfish experienced ones do. I just said if you decide to try it. But to each their own. ☺

[@douglasmedlin7159]

Guess he missed the part where you said they were to small for your gear.

[@jnuem]

Get some lever gear reels and set your drag with clicker on and you wont have to worry rods holders getting ripped off. Bait runner reels are great as well. I had a buddy lock his drag and black sea bass grabbed his bait went under kayak and flipped him. You might get 100 lb cat one day lol you never know

[@KayakCatfish]

That takes all the fun out of kayak fishing. I love the feeling of getting rocked by a big fish. You do things your way and I’ll do it my way.

[@larrymcmakin1153]

Nice rig!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Larry!

[@clarkbreen4634]

Great kayak and great deal

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Clark!

[@kevinmeeske3412]

How do you like your new pro angler 14 now that you had it awhile? Thank You Great videos keep it up!!

[@ed11800578]

Great video! Can you tell me the manufacturer of your winch post? Just what I'm looking for for my Hobie PA12 trailer.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! My dad welded my winch post post for me. He made it to the size I needed for the kayak.

[@AtomicBlastroid]

Awesome kayak. KZbin really hates you. They closed/took the yard sale vid off yt

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! I took the yard sale video down. Everything had sold except for two items so there was no reason to leave it up.

[@maxwizz1]

Nice rig

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks!

[@wunder1734]

Loved the video!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks!

[@bbsbbsairsoft4841]

gotta ask why a kayak over something like a bass raider or other plastic pond hopper style boat. i had a feelfree kayak ended up getting rid of it and got a pond hopper boat and its been much more useful to me.

[@KayakCatfish]

The bass raider and pond hopper are very slow compared to a Hobie kayak. I can pedal the Hobie faster than a trolling motor will push the bass raiders. The bath tub style of the bass raider boats would be dangerous for me as well. When the wind kicks up and I take water over the bow, I want something that is self bailing. The bass raider type boats are cool but they just don’t suit my needs.

[@bbsbbsairsoft4841]

@@KayakCatfish on mine it has a scupper in the back. the speed thing i can totally understand mine its a barge even with a 50# min kota. i just found it to be a more stable platform to stand on. but to each their own. as always thanks for the reply.

[@squealingreels2503]

I know you are rocking that Old Town now but if you ever decide to sell that hobie seriously let me know!!! Seriously not even kidding!!!

[@AtomicBlastroid]

50 likes and justin has to go live on the lake

[@KayakCatfish]

Haha! I would get 50 thumbs down on that video

[@walterpearson5633]

Thanks... Looking into buying one this really help.... And if I can help it I also buying used

[@briansuttles492]

You have to rig the kayak that is the best for you to make it yours, Stay safe.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Brian!

[@jnuem]

That was a great deal dude. Dang. Which mirage drive did you get?

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! It has the 180 drive.

[@jnuem]

@@KayakCatfish the trailer is cool too. I had to car top mine. You have to pay double parking for a trailer😂24bucks. I hope I find a deal like that. MAYBE find one at a divorce yard sale for 100 bucks

[@heathschwab]

Wow that's nice and wide. I wish my back wasn't bad idea love to have a kayak. But with my back and knees so bad to get up bee tuff. But your seat is high. Now with the stand up bar ide love to try one out. If I was 100 or even 50 pounds lighter ide prob try to get one. But I like the way the round about looks really love to have that. High seat but yea never happen. To be honest I need a boat were if I had to tie up and lay on my side for little bit cause the pain gets so bad in my lower back and my hip. Being warped yea I'm messed up. If I told you all you're cringe. But you have a good week that's a sweet wet up. God bless

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Danny! Sorry to hear about your injuries.

[@heathschwab]

@@KayakCatfish thank you. Yea ide love to turn back time so much o haven't done while fishing.

[@telemarkmann6870]

Justin, The front hatch does not look water tight? The trailer, did you already own it or was it part of the deal?

[@KayakCatfish]

Front hatch has a gasket but I imagine it would leak if you were taking a lot of water over the bow. I have had that trailer for several years.

[@gadidavis]

You might consider getting in another 2 years the 2019 old town 120 pdl fishing kayak. You should check seamoney fishings youtube channal review of his new old town kayak

[@KayakCatfish]

I have looked at the Old town pdl and just don’t care for it. I don’t like the propeller drive and the space in that kayak is very cramped for my needs.

[@roderickmarruffo7600]

Damn fine rig...

[@FishingWithBIGD]

I noticed you had registration stickers on your kayak ??? do you have to register your yak like a boat ? details please

[@KayakCatfish]

I use an electric motor sometimes so I have to register it because of that.

[@FishingWithBIGD]

@@KayakCatfish , oh ok makes sense now - thanks man

[@ashlendobson3855]

What kind of trailer do you use to pull your kayak? How much does something like that go for? Lmk^^

[@KayakCatfish]

I have an old jet ski trailer. I bought it on Craigslist several years ago for $250.

[@ashlendobson3855]

@@KayakCatfish Thanks! Love the videos btw

[@evandickens3917]

Does the hobie livewrll fit in the front storage area

[@KayakCatfish]

I don’t have the Hobie livewell so I’m not sure if it would fit or not.

[@RobertTorrey]

Hi Justin! Do you have a link to material and installation of your rod holders?

[@KayakCatfish]

1x6 wooden board and u bolts

[@daviddillon667]

Awesome videos

[@charlesquick3859]

What is the material you use for the rod holder brace

[@noahtiedtke3249]

What material did you use for the rod holder mounting plates? It looks like starboard so that’s what I was going to use but not sure exactly.

[@KayakCatfish]

It a wooden board. 1x6 size

[@noahtiedtke3249]

@@KayakCatfish would’ve never guessed it being wood! Thank you for the info!

[@crabbycripple]

Cool man, happy for ya!

[@RyanLosey]

Just want to say I bought a Kayak based on your videos. But I have to say when I kayak gets big enough to buy a trailer, why not just but a boat??? I got the kayak to go places my boat can't.

[@prestonduncan6340]

How's the foot padding .in swift water.

[@brianeidelman4430]

Am I imagining things or did you switch from the torqeedo motor on the rudder to one that goes in the mirage slot? Can you comment on that and whether you really like it better?

[@KayakCatfish]

I have the Hobie Evolve version of Torqeedo. I was able to mount it to the rudder of my Outback but the Pro Angler rudder is different. I have to use it in the mirage drive slot on this kayak.

[@sgtrock9491]

Sweet deal my next yak ! Lookin to sell my big rig

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks!

[@andrewilliams1518]

Have a question for you do you ever see yourself getting a boat just for catfishing

[@KayakCatfish]

I have owned a few different boats specifically for catfishing. As I get older, I am sure at some point I will have to go back to fishing from a boat again.

[@ronaldmitchell2565]

Love the dog....IM FIXING TO GET A YELLOW LAB....SWEAR...HIS OR HER NAME WILL BE ROSCOE

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! Rosco is my buddy. I love that dog.

[@rogerbraswelljr.923]

Good video. Giving me ideas

[@jeffkerr4249]

Did you lose the rod when it came off?

[@KayakCatfish]

The hook on my back rod snagged it so I got it back.

[@meraioan]

I need to get a new job to buy one

[@thekentuckydipper6558]

Love the content

[@KayakCatfish]

I appreciate you watching.

[@seansands9670]

Take it out LIVEEEE

[@KayakCatfish]

Haha! I don’t about the live stream stuff. My first attempt at it was a disaster.

[@ronaldmitchell2565]

How wide is the Kayak ??? By the way ....WHERES THE DOG ???

[@KayakCatfish]

It is 38” wide. Rosco was in the yard somewhere. If I could get him to perform for the camera, I might actually get some decent views on this channel lol.

[@cliftonnichols6170]

how many rods have you lost to big cats

[@KayakCatfish]

Lost 2 rods but both times it was my fault.

[@anthonytipsword4401]

Nice

[@daviddillon667]

Do a motor video

[@KeithDocReed]

Lots of catfish and carp have been caught in that kayak

[@KayakCatfish]

It has been a pretty good kayak for me. About time to replace it though

[@faronmastin8683]

Thats a nice outfit but I like the comfort of my 16' pontoon lol

[@KayakCatfish]

Haha! Nothing wrong with fishing in comfort.

[@wunder1734]

I know another guy asked this already but can I have permission to use your face as my profile picture on Xbox

[@KayakCatfish]

I’m going to need a royalty payment if people keep using my pics.

[@thekentuckydipper6558]

Ya first like instant like

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Camden!

[@chrisfish2218]

Where is the pole dragging in video lol

[@KayakCatfish]

I will probably post the full video later on.

[@ethansheets5782]

First view and like

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!