MY KAYAK CRACKED!! + Slow Pitch Jigging Nearshore 5 Species Slam

[@shoresharp8349]

Damn man you crack a kayak every year. Your a monster.

[@bigswedefishing2028]

"Hey, there's a crack in my kayak, but it's not THAT bad." *keeps fishing Like a boss, as always! Keep the videos coming.

[@erasamus1057]

Yeh Scoob just got me on this dude, loving it. I expected this one to be a video on him struggling to get back in instead it's fishing a usual 🤣👍

[@hooper4581]

I bet Elias puts more mileage in a year on that yak than 99%of us do in a lifetime. Always a pleasure to watch

[@Endeavorfishing]

facts i only get out twice a week my self, 🤷 work

[@richardmartin2797]

Thanks for breaking our monotony of our Covid lives. I really enjoy your videos. You need a kayak company to sponsor you!

[@donnathan745]

G-Flex epoxy! I’m well over 200 lbs and I cracked mine exactly under the seat support. I followed directions with the G-Flex and it’s been great! Over 5 years, still problem free and I fish all winter in Maryland. I highly recommend this product!

[@diggerrob6356]

Same thing happened to me some years ago. No questions, they gave me a new hull. My hull was almost full after about 4 hours before I realised what was happening. Hobie are a good company though and stand behind their products. Love your channel.

[@robertgerber2533]

Love fishing and eating triggers. Great video. All kinds of action.

[@TheHobartpalmer]

It might be time to go all in on old town. Their hulls are super thick and the drives are great. Maybe their Salty Sportsman 120 for speed in the ocean...

[@hubertstrzalkowski1261]

I believe Old Town kayaks have lifetime warranty on them. Idk how extensive, but I remember someone I m ow telling me they gave him an option of fixing the kayak or giving him a new one, when his old town cracked. Idk how, or where, but he got a new kayak. No issues for the past 8 years

[@anthonyroccojr4049]

Hey there Elias, I learned a ton already from your videos. I’d love to see a video on your kayak gear and tackle. Thanks for the video brotha

[@anthonyroccojr4049]

To specify also: things that you keep on the yak that we don’t see on the camera

[@retiredoba2836]

Great vid as usual... I heard you say you are fishing in North Carolina. For some reason I thought you were fishing in New Jersey. I was working in NC 2016, stayed in Wilmington. Nice area... saw a lot of rivers and marsh as I traversed south toward SC daily then back to Wilmington. Great mix of fish species there. I fish the northern gulf coast. Mobile Bay - Perdido Bay - Pensacola Bay, and off shore from ports in these watersheds. Our inshore species targets match up pretty close. Sheepshead, red fish, flounder, and speckled trout are the the highly desired species. There are also black drum and a few legal mangrove snapper. Several areas are being developed near shore. Of course mackerel and cobia frequent these spots as the water warms up. Further out reef development has increased. Soon I would expect legal trigger and snapper to be frequently caught. Porgy or what we call white snapper (slang), seem to be out deeper. Same for vermillion snapper these days. Heavy fishing pressure on all species 10 miles and less off shore. Pensacola to the west is a fairly shallow plain. Extends over to Louisiana. Pensacola to the east offers deeper water closer in, but it shifts again beyond Apalachicola, down toward Tampa. Gag and red grouper are rare in less than ~ 200 ft depths. In the 70s 100 ft depths held these fish. Not now... However, we do have great surf fishing, with Big Pompano in spring, some hanging around all summer. Any way... you do a great job. I picked up on the bottom sweeper jigs, and that worked really well for me with fiddler crabs. Thanks and tight lines!

[@IOMFishing]

If it's any consolation I've never owned anything that I used on the sea that didn't let water in one way or the other, including some expensive boats. Great attitude and some brilliant fish caught as a reward! Keep em coming.

[@austinbrooks965]

Good to see someone who keeps what they catch! It drives me crazy when people put the good ones back! Lol

[@THEcommandingANT]

Used to work for a hobie dealer. The mirage drive kayaks ALWAYS break. Everything from mechanical failures in the drive itself to cracks in the kayak from where the drive sits in, usually on the seam.

[@huskergator9479]

love your vids! i live in the heartland, so every time you pan 360 and i cannot see land, i wet myself a little. that is scary. and then you develop a crack in the only between you and the deep blue sea... you would not get me out there in anything smaller than a destroyer. so glad i found your channel! thanks for taking us along!

[@joeanthony9162]

Always love your videos bro! Man! Those trigger fish look awesome, I don't think we have many here in the gulf . Anyway bro, keep doing what your doing, we enjoy your videos, down here in Texas. Tight line's never stop brotha!!!

[@keithdoiron9718]

I'm looking at the Point 65 Kingfisher. I've been angling from a Tequila 65 for going on 5 years. Not the highest in features but great portability leading to less damage to the kayak. Something to consider.

[@jorgemendezlira]

Good action on squid! That reel screaming maintenance! Nice vid sorry about your kayak

[@FrankLadd]

Great Video! Hope you can get it fixed. Plastic welding is hard and some areas need a composite piece tied in to make it less flexible.

[@kylebryer1111]

With 85k subscribers, Hobie would do well to reach out to you

[@imcryoqa]

Bust out the predator! Just bought one and I'm impressed.

[@cobbs]

Seriously. I've been looking around for another pedal drive. I tried both the Predator PDL and the 2020 Outback, and I was blown away by the Predator. It's faster, roomier, drier, more stable, higher seating, much better warranty. This is going to be my next pedal drive. I also got a chance to try a 2020 Outback. It was my first time in one, and I just don't get the hype. It was okay, but nothing really impressive. When Elias chose the Outback for the open waters, which the Predator was designed to take on, my reaction was... huh?

[@o0zombiebait0o]

@@cobbs the old town definitely isn't faster, and the higher seating is a negative offshore, especially surf launching and landing. The weight of it is really the big drawback though. That's a lot of kayak to pull through all that beach renurishment sand.

[@cobbs]

@@o0zombiebait0o disagree about the speed. I had my phone GPS on me when I tried out both, and the Predator was definitely faster by at least .5 miles per hour on avg. I was hitting 4.7 to 4.9 mph which was at the pace of a quick walk, and with the same amount of exertion, I topped out at 4.4mph on the Outback. About the stability, I was comparing it when standing. The Predator felt noticeably more stable. I'm 6'3 220, so neither felt super stable, but the Predator definitely felt more secure. About the weight, the Outback is lighter, but when balanced and strapped correctly on a good set of beach wheels, the weight shouldn't be a problem. I have the Widlerness Systems 135 pedal drive which is similar in weight to the Predator, and I use the WS Kayak cart with beach wheels, which makes crossing sand relatively easy. The Outback does have some advantages, but the way I see, the Predator definitely outperforms, at least in the ways I'm looking for.

[@o0zombiebait0o]

@@cobbs standing stability is primary stability, which while is important, isn't what really keeps your boat from flipping. Secondary stability is. While you're standing that tippy feeling, primary stability, is really just the propensity for the boat to rock side to side. At some point you'll hit a point where the boat will want to stop leaning to one side and almost act as a balance point. That's your secondary stability and that's what keeps you from rolling. That's what's more important out past the breakers. Not a ton of standing happening out there, at least in this part of the country. As far as the speed goes, i hit those high 4 numbers when crusing out to the reefs and wrecks when heading off shore, thats more or less my cruising speed depending on wind and tide. And that weight is definitely an issue, it's the primary reason why i didn't switch over to old town when they launched the predator pdl. Just dragging an outback, even with beach wheels, really sucks at some launch points. Theres a 36lb difference between the too, over 30% added weight. On some of the drags that we have to do around here, that's more than a minor inconvenience. I really like the predator pdl, and i agonized over selling my outback for one. That warranty alone almost had me sold. But ultimately i decided against it for more or less the same reasons elias has talked about.

[@cobbs]

@@o0zombiebait0o I've been a kayaker for the past 20 years, kayaking fishing for the past ten. I've had close to 20 kayaks in my life, including sea kayaks such as my favorite of all time, the Current Designs Solstice, which I still have after close to 20 years. I'm pretty aware of what stability is. Let's just say, I'm pretty confident in my judgment that the Predator is a better seaworthy kayak than the Outback, at least for me, but thanks for your input.

[@Obxhatman]

I had a similar incident on my Wilderness Systems 13.5 radar , in the back , a crack came out on the corner of above the back right scupper hole. I had no idea it was even there and i was a couple miles out in the sound. I noticed the kayak slowly leaning to one side and staying there and I looked back and noticed the water about 3 inches from coming over the very back. So I hauled ass , thinking the crack was under the kayak. Found a small piece of marsh was the closest thing I could see. I bee-lined straight to that. Pulled the kayak on dry land , there was a good 30 gallons of water in it. I videoed the crack , emailed it to Wilderness Systems , they sent me a new kayak after a few weeks of the report , free , cause the crack was not in a place where wear would eventually cause it to leak. Not sure what Hobie will do for ya , but hopefully something. Sorry to see that happen to ya , it can be a scary deal.

[@miguelcjr777]

8:18 i forget how quiet it is when your by yourself in the ocean. I would be worried the hell out with that silence.

[@SchusterFishes]

Beast man. Buy a nice little boat man it’s time lol! Kayaking is exhausting man it wears me out I give you a lot of credit just on that alone going out there everyday

[@walte99]

I believe the Vibe Shearwaters have a place for a pedal drive but sell it separately. I think I heard someone (Aliex) say that Hobie pedal drives will fit. If.you don't buy their pedal drive, you will have to buy a "base" from Vibe but kayak and base would be less than $1,500.

[@lmpbzkt1]

Keep grinding E! Charleston bite is hot right now too!!

[@jameskattau1135]

Great fishing day Eli! You should’ve done a catching cook. And had a taste test to see which was the best. Looking forward to the next video great job!

[@Endeavorfishing]

love the sound of the reel just enough drag

[@luccaglospescadores]

When u wait for Elias vids

[@mikeknottscreek8183]

Yeah, no lie. Check everyday for him and Skinner. Few others too.

[@tolpacourt]

You need a fiberglass kayak. Plastic is not the right material for a seagoing vessel. Even aluminum would be better!

[@jbl2270]

Nice video. I am just starting out with offshore jigging. I clicked on the link you provided for your rod. Is that a rod used for casting normally? I'm surprised that you can fish with a 20g jig only in these waters. Seems like you didn't have any trouble feeling the bites and giving the jig some action down under.What kind of specs should I be looking for on a rod to fish like so please?

[@deanstanley2125]

Looks like it's time to ditch the kayaks and get small boat or a skiff. I understand it takes huge balls to get out that far on the ocean in a kayak but no matter what you're still a excellent fisherman and I would still watch whether you chose a boat or continued on with the kayaks.

[@rocknut88]

You should look into a SOLO skiff. Very similar to a kayak but can handle small gas engines or electric motors

[@patadamitis2976]

You are the king Elias

[@brianh5652]

Awesome variety. Bummer on the leaking yak! No revo 16 anymore for surf launch’s ??

[@EliasVFishing]

Revo 16 too tough to jig on. It’s good to troll with, and casting but the vertical game no good.

[@TackleAdvisors]

It's the white sunglasses

[@MrJuansWorld]

Put a little bit of white vinegar on a toothbrush and give that zipper a little scrub. It will last forever.

[@mrb401]

Not sure what happened to your 16 but I was looking forward to seeing more time on that boat! Maybe a 13 is in your future. I owned an OB & while its no PA, its not as effortless to pedal vs the Revos. Faster but more importantly, efficient. I’m sure you already know this though.

[@FishKeeperFishing]

Time to try out the Old Town Autopilot kayak

[@richardkeith6822]

Awesome video, keep making them!✌

[@TheHobartpalmer]

Great video. Always look forward to them.

[@rickfazzini6440]

Elias does your dedal drive have any slack in it? Once you clip it in does it have a little fore aft movement? My Hobie is a 2018 PA and it has a little movement maybe 1/8 or so, could be its needed for these to hold up to the torque? Or maybe yours has it and you've just wore it out? :)

[@YakinwithJack]

Solid bag of fish 🤙🏽

[@DbaldetToShuffle]

Probably a combination of the cold (shrinkage in the material), time and miles you put into it and the overall stress accumulating on the material. Considering, you probably put as much time into the yaks per year as others do in a life time and a half.

[@racerx12003r]

Where about do you fish in NC? I'm from China Grove (north of Charlotte) and have been wanting to do some near shore fishing. I have a Jackson Coosa fd that I have been using in fresh water. I get out to the coast a couple times a year.

[@coastalcarolinafishingnc5199]

What size hooks do you like for the triggers. 1/0 or 2/0 live bait hook alot like sheep hooks?

[@EliasVFishing]

Yes, remember triggers have zero issue coming off the bottom as well

[@davidcrowson4745]

Could you keep us posted on what happens about your kayak cuz I've got a 2018 compass just wondering if it's the formula they used in 2018? Thanks for sharing Hope you can get this situation resolved through Hobie Hope they take care of it.

[@robertingram7946]

That's why I like my Old Town over my Hobbie. Just look at how thick the hulls are.

[@christianrobeson1899]

Elias, any reason a gotcha plug wouldnt work when jigging from a kayak? I use them all the time for jigging but never tried from a kayak

[@TW-mr3zj]

You should get in the kayak building business and make your own custom yak I think the sky's the limit🔥

[@neal4reel723]

Water seems real calm to have a storm come up the coast

[@jenniharris7285]

Hiya, I’ve been watching you for quite a while now, and really appreciate your videos and your thoughts on all things fishing. I’m a 62 year old woman who has loved to fish most of my life on and off, living in a Western Australian coastal town. I don’t have a 4x4 or similar so usually, due to ill health, take a chair and extras with me. I love how you know which rods, lures, jigs and line will work. I guess that’s just knowledge you gain and retain! I have a question, if that’s okay. I have what we call a Penn overhead reel, and have had it for quite a few years. The bloody thing has never been in the water, as every time you cast with it, it immediately tangles and turns into an aggravating mess. What’s the chances you could tell me how to use it properly, please. I also have a small bait caster which I’m not sure how to use at all, I guess that Oz is upside down, so are my reels.🤣🤣. Hey, keep up the great work. Watching these vids is so relaxing and it’s helping me find the want to get back into it for the summer. If you get to read this, thanks. Friendship from across the waves for now. Kindest regards.👏👏👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@timsterrett2417]

I would make a beeline to shore with a leak,sorry about your boat big dog,nice vlog.stay safe.

[@bigwildgains1701]

When you fish in the Atlantic on your kayak, can you still see the shore from your fishing spots? Makes me anxious a little hahah

[@Jake-ky9ed]

Is there an award for the most mixed bag ever?

[@RubenPerez-ss8ni]

How long did the kayak last. You still have a new one right.

[@Saltloony]

Solid mix bag. Like to know more about the crack. Thanks !

[@fauxsho887]

Sucks about the Yak man. I thought my luck was bad. Awesome video and a great smorgasbord of meat!

[@tylerhall6067]

How far are you out in this video? That's pretty scary with a cracked hull :0

[@billsweeney7531]

Hey Elias, really curious why you dont take your predator out there instead? Anyway, always look forward to your videos and am gonna do a sandflea fry soon! Haha. Tight lines!

[@KindaSortaGood]

bill sweeney I saw him reply on another post. His reason was that it’s too heavy for surf launching. Assuming he means it’s a bit slow and clunky.

[@jakewkayakfishing8457]

There is a big group of guys surf launching and using Predators offshore in SE Florida. They are plenty fast, definitely easier to maintain top speed for extended time than fin drives. The main weakness of the Predator is weight when transporting across land(they don't feel heavy in the water), and surf launching in rough surf. There is only one seat height, and it is quite high for surf launching.

[@Charactermatters650]

Been in my peddle Old Town pred. for the 4th year now - no cracks - salt and fresh - heavy use too - I do rinse it after salt and re-grease the prop shear pin a couple of times a season and carry a few spare pins in case and a spare prop as well.

[@jerry-381]

Man that crack sucks! We have a 2020 Outback and it's a really wet ride through the breakers. Soaked. I have a Revo 13 and a PA 14. I prefer the PA offshore.

[@smellyhipsters]

Hey Elias i was wondering what the title of the video is where you describe your past career with nestle and the MTA and what youre up to now. Ive scrolled through them all basically and cant find it.

[@EliasVFishing]

I deleted a lot of videos that could get flagged by sensitive types. I said a few things that someone might get upset by in that video.

[@smellyhipsters]

Oh okay makes sense. Thanks for the reply

[@mikev6999]

@@EliasVFishing Screw them Elias, Post what you want, and say what you want. We appreciate your honesty.

[@woodystemms3799]

Well done. That ledge was an underwater smorgasbord. You might calculate the approximate mileage on that hull. The manufacturer could design for "average" usage, and you're probably putting "commercial" levels of repetitive stress on it. That being said, it's entirely on them ... not your fault. Are you using the optional large fins? That could be a contributing factor.

[@EliasVFishing]

The ledge was def money this trip. I was thinking maybe something is slightly misaligned on one of my mirage drives. Especially since I am still using the same fins from the last cracked hull. Maybe something on that 180 drive I have is doing something to the hull.

[@codyk7552]

Haven't you cracked 2 Outbacks and a Compass in the same spot now? Might be time to start looking at other brands.

[@EliasVFishing]

All outbacks one was in the scupper hole. Hobie has honored warranty on the first two though - no complaints on their service

[@bemcomechanical]

Damn sorry Elias. You put on some serious miles though. Sorry they redid the outback, not to many people seem to like the new one for ocean stuff. I still have my 2016 hull, Perfect platform

[@TsunamiSam]

Love the videos. Maybe get a mic attachment? Always that go pro even with mine wind and various noises that it produces no matter what

[@mikedixon8741]

Be a great time to stump for Flex Seal! Could end up with a sweet endorsement deal!

[@dansingleton470]

I’m surprised the kayak lasts as long as it does for you Elias, given the amount you use it , for the price you can’t beat what you have! Buy a boat! Those will leak too!

[@timberwolfe338]

Been contemplating a 'yak, guess Hobie might not be my best bet. Those gloves though, I'd pick up a pair of real quick

[@CastNBlast]

Great fishing!!

[@fishingwithgusofficial831]

Hi Elias, what size hooks for the triggers?

[@rfishing9792]

Jb weld works wonders to seal that crack

[@ronmelton9706]

Awesome fishing trip..... too bad about the yak, that really sucks

[@paulematthews]

Great video! Livin the life!

[@temtsi]

Hello friend! At what depth do you catch?

[@basedSTi]

ive heard that you're not supposed to slam the fins up against the hull on each stroke. Gotta stay right in the middle. Cant say that's the reason for the crack but who knows ...

[@kenni411]

yeah I am 2 miles out taking on water but I am getting into all different species.... ehhh, i'll stay here for a bit ! lol.... me I would be pedaling and $%& right back in ! hahaa I guess when you have a ton of experience with Hobie Kayaks you know the limitations.....especially cracked ones!

[@jamestindal677]

Heat gun, soldering iron, stainless mesh and some Folgers plastic coffee cans should fix it up

[@great0789]

I live just a few hours North of you and am interested in doing some near shore fishing like this. Just a quick question... What weather conditions do you typically look for in order to know that the sea conditions are likely going to be favorable for the day? Any favorite weather websites/apps? I saw that there are a few wrecks within 1.5mi of the beach up my way between the Kitty Hawk/Manteo regions.

[@EliasVFishing]

I used windy.com + Windfinder + windalert and make my decisions from those apps

[@great0789]

EliasVFishing Thanks! I will check them out. I wonder if I can just park in the beach directly and launch. Lol

[@christianrobeson1899]

Also, could you not get a plastic weld on that crack? Or that doesnt work when the hull is cracked?

[@GreenMeanie101]

High stress area with the drive there. He would have to drill holes to stop the crack and add a backing plate with a bunch on Marine Goop I am guessing to fix that area after welding it.

[@TheJaymon1962]

Excellent! I think I'd have headed the beach with a crack in my boat!

[@psmith7781]

Order a repair kit from West Systems, G Flex 655. That should fix it for good.

[@jorgeoquendo7837]

Which Hobie model and year is your kayak?

[@andrew4636]

Catch and cook sharp nosed shark. We have them in Australia they are not too bad to eat

[@davesbackfishing3259]

what depth were u fishing.

[@MegaKupe]

Elias! great video

[@ranchermud]

Which rod are you using? It just goes to the selection if like 6 different ones

[@EliasVFishing]

MH Night Ranger

[@TridentDriver]

Badass video!

[@sirdallin4089]

With the hobie issues that you’ve experienced, I am at a loss as to what kayak to buy. Does anyone have recommendations?

[@GreenMeanie101]

Any of them can crack if not taking care of properly. I watch videos and you can see many youtubers heading out with dirty Kayaks from the last videos LOL they didn't even spray them off with fresh water. Then you have to wonder how they store them I have seen videos of them sitting on the hulls and Hobie says no to that for long term. Also when storing there is a block you have to insert it is also used for travel do people always put them in? How often do Yakers use the UV protection when cleaning them ETC ETC.

[@mjbierstedt8149]

If you need to borrow an outback I have 1 in my backyard collecting dust not being used

[@ItsDLC]

I wouldn't get in another Hobie if they gave me a free one and payed me. Nothing but problems with turtle slow warranty service. All the Hobie dealers hate each other. Hobie is a weekend warrior kayak, they don't hold up to lots of use. Old Town puts Hobie to shame.

[@noname-zn2kf]

Please Elias please! Do a catch and cook with one of those Atlantic sharpnose aka white dotters!!

[@billsweeney7531]

Sharpnose are delicious. They do require a milk or buttermilk soak though. Really easy to clean and good firm meat!

[@richdunn9774]

Still under warranty?

[@s38hyler]

You can plastic weld it my husband had to do his

[@GreenMeanie101]

Has to be scary every time you go out into the ocean after a plastic weld. I would be checking for leaking more than I would be fishing after a weld.

[@xRamZx]

Time to pick up that Old Towne

[@Walt1119]

Looked like a great day of fishing, sorry about ur yak, I thought Hobi’s were warranted for life??

[@GreenMeanie101]

Warranty Rest assured that when you purchase your 2019 and newer model year Hobie Kayak, Eclipse, SUP or Sailboat from an authorized Hobie dealer it comes with a 3-Year Warranty (2-year Warranty for inflatable kayaks and inflatable SUPs). For prior year models, your Hobie comes with a 2-Year Warranty (1-Year Warranty on all SUPs). The Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, improper storage, or running into stuff. The Warranty covers defects in the materials, manufacturing and design.

[@BoBandyy]

I've been seeing a lot of 2019 and 2020 outbacks being posted with cracked hulls on facebook groups.

[@richardbrown986]

In a couple kayak groups on fb and haven't seen the 1st one.

[@Jake-ky9ed]

Richard Brown nah man there a few but that's a seat deal not a pedal area.

[@GreenMeanie101]

They beefed up those areas on the 2020 I haven't seen anyone complaining. Also I wonder if Elias uses the hobie UV protection on his plastic to help it from drying out.

[@Bennn__nnn]

Anybody know what kind of scent Elias uses ?

[@codykees6584]

Pro-cure. I think the menhaden scent mostly but maybe others for other types of fishing

[@deanfulford69]

Waters is at least 10 degrees warmer on my side of the frying pan shoals

[@EliasVFishing]

Vid is a bit old think we are around 72/73 now