Saltycutter Posted February 15, 2022 Report Share Posted February 15, 2022 This seasons ride, gonna be a fun one. Just switched to Hobie from a pedal drive. Really impressed so far aj slick, bassmaster1, buzzed bait and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimbaitrookie Posted February 16, 2022 Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 However you rig it you'll need something to carry it with dqb and aj slick 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4fishny Posted February 16, 2022 Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 2021 Hobie Outback was a replacement for my 2019 that cracked.. Jim137a, Saltycutter, aj slick and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossypumpkin Posted February 17, 2022 Report Share Posted February 17, 2022 Just a cheap ozark trail but it’s a 12’6” and crazy stable. Have a portable hummingbird, MK 30lb TM and an AGM vmaxx tanks 60ah battery. I can stand on the gunnel and not flip it. Made my own TM mount for about $20. I had the TM laying in my parents basement for the last 20 years. Think I paid $70 for the FF. Only expensive pieces were the battery and my wife bought me a $200 bending branches paddle. Still only at $1,000 or so for the entire setup Hmoob, dqb, Saltycutter and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dqb Posted February 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 On 2/12/2022 at 12:18 PM, Illinibassin said: 2020 PA 360. The marine mat was worth the cost. Great setup for the smaller Illinois waters I fish. Re: Marine mat how so? Is the noise reduction that great? Any other benefits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinibassin Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 6 hours ago, dqb said: Re: Marine mat how so? Is the noise reduction that great? Any other benefits? It made my hull way less warm. It washes off really easily and a lot less slick when covered with slime, etc. I can hear the sound is dampened when I plod around and drop things but I can't say if it's the same underwater. I stand a lot and like how I have a little more to grab onto without shoes on. I debated the cost for more than just looks and I have been happy with the choice. Took about 30 mins to install with help from my wife. dqb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dqb Posted March 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 Just finished my PA 12 build Went FPV Power for electricals; hatch-mounted 35AH (2x 17.5AH) batteries powering a single switch that everything's powered from: Important stuff: HDS Live 7" for chartplotter with Point-1 GPS, and a micro Power Pole: Other electrical goodies a hatch-mounted USB charger and deck lights, but don't really see myself using them.. easy add-ons after the primary work was done For main working area I kept it simple: pliers, a 25lb boga for getting a weight, and my MVP purchase: A TRASH CAN (cannot believe what a luxury this is, if you don't have one, get one.) For tackle management I went Yeti box because I already had one, it fits perfect behind seat, is waterproof, and holds 10x 3600 boxes with lots of room to spare. Finally built a small toolkit to service everything on the water plus a pair of mini bolt cutters if I get in 'treble' JustBassinAround916, Illinibassin, Jordan B and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim137a Posted March 9, 2022 Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 1 hour ago, dqb said: Just finished my PA 12 build Went FPV Power for electricals; hatch-mounted 35AH (2x 17.5AH) batteries powering a single switch that everything's powered from: Important stuff: HDS Live 7" for chartplotter with Point-1 GPS, and a micro Power Pole: Other electrical goodies a hatch-mounted USB charger and deck lights, but don't really see myself using them.. easy add-ons after the primary work was done For main working area I kept it simple: pliers, a 25lb boga for getting a weight, and my MVP purchase: A TRASH CAN (cannot believe what a luxury this is, if you don't have one, get one.) For tackle management I went Yeti box because I already had one, it fits perfect behind seat, is waterproof, and holds 10x 3600 boxes with lots of room to spare. Finally built a small toolkit to service everything on the water plus a pair of mini bolt cutters if I get in 'treble' Very nice build. ‘’how are you planning on carrying your rods ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dqb Posted March 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 42 minutes ago, Jim137a said: Very nice build. ‘’how are you planning on carrying your rods ? Thanks. I carry 4 at most, two horizontal on my left, one vertical in built in tube on left, and one in my hand at all times. There’s a gap in the seat I use for re-rigging and landing. I’ve been a bank guy for ~30y so typically pack light 1 rod and suitable baits for conditions that I can throw on that one rod. Jim137a 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim137a Posted March 9, 2022 Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 11 minutes ago, dqb said: Thanks. I carry 4 at most, two horizontal on my left, one vertical in built in tube on left, and one in my hand at all times. There’s a gap in the seat I use for re-rigging and landing. I’ve been a bank guy for ~30y so typically pack light 1 rod and suitable baits for conditions that I can throw on that one rod. I forgot the PA’S had built in rod horizontal rod. holders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dqb Posted March 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 1 minute ago, Jim137a said: I forgot the PA’S had built in rod horizontal rod. holders Yes there are 4x on 12’ and 6x on 14’. It’s worth noting that, at least on the 12’, they are a royal pain to live with. Tangle easily, bent eyes, and the rod you want is always somehow on the bottom. Only reason I haven’t added new vertical storage is that I like to keep my cast lanes open. Jim137a 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_blaster Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 Here’s mine. Nothing too fancy or creative. I got a 7” Hook 7 reveal since the sonar wasn’t working on my 5”. Decided to run them both so I keep the chart on my 5” and run sonar on the 7”. dqb, Jordan B, Jim137a and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NashvilleBassin Posted March 19, 2022 Report Share Posted March 19, 2022 This is my H12 - I’ve kept it simple, crate w/ a soft cover, built a small battery box for the lithium motorcycle battery that powers the Hook 4. It’s been good to me but hoping to upgrade soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefectiveGlitch Posted March 19, 2022 Report Share Posted March 19, 2022 (edited) It gets me to my spot and on the water. Edited March 19, 2022 by DefectiveGlitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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