I'm surprised how well it has done. That wave on the end is for sure one of the ones that make you look silly in front of a beach full of people after a long day. Next video, full rigging for a day of fishing. I probably put an extra 100 lbs on my yak in ice, livewell, fishing poles, tackle, etc. But you did say you want this for a quick trips, not all day.
Bet it's hard to go back to lugging around a kayak double or more the weight of this one. Certainly some setup needs to be optimized for this platform but simplicity/mobility I think is going to win out at the end of the day, and we're all not getting any younger. Thanks for all the videos, it's been very informative.
I understand my comment is a year after this video, however, your clips makes this the best Mirage Lynx video that I have seen yet. Especially when launching and coming back in.
Thanks for this video. I had questions about the Lynx stability in ‘rougher’ water than just floating around on the surface of a quiet lake. I had questions about the ‘high centered-ness’ of the chair vs a little rougher water AND how wet do you get. This video has been the only one I have watched that answered my questions. Again, thanks for posting.
Heres my thoughts on what Hobie is doing with several of their kayaks..... The trend was heavier, bigger, more feature rich kayaks. Hobie is now moving towards lighter, easier to transport, more responsive kayaks. Id love to see a light weight, thermoformed Outback or PA.
I had just watched another video where there were concerns about your gear getting wet & the waves coming over the bow HOWEVER you showed how stable it is & a dry bag will answer some of the questions. Great Video
I want this kayak I originally wanted it for small ponds or areas where I cannot bring my auto pilot because of the weight of the auto pilot. Seeing how awesome it is offshore is amazing to
Having had predators, sportsman pdl and sportsman salty, and now a Lynx, I'm amazed with it. All arounder, Lake Michigan, rivers, creeks, inland lakes, etc, so versatile. The price sucks, but it allowed me to replace two separate kayaks and do Everything with just One now. Crazy stable, stupid light and the kick up fins and drive is really a game changer, for me anyhow, love it.
@@BamaBassCatcher99 yep, other than the price and having to keep in mind that they’re more subject to some damage from stuff a poly hull might more less shrug off. I put wide bead of JB Weld along the basic wear spots that act as skid layer, dirt cheap, works and easy to add more whenever.
That landing was glorious and makes it look easy...much easier than a big kayak. You can almost walk off the front when it hits the sand and barely get your feet wet. Just keep a line in your hand, run up onto the beach, and pull it up. LOL! The Lynx looks more than capable of 99% of the people's uses out there!!! Thanks again for these reviews. I can't wait to see it inshore around docks and on the flats. I bet it will be an awesome platform for sight fishing the grass flats!! --Brent
Thanks for doing all these test. You’ve answered a lot of my questions with your videos. I’m interested in purchasing a hobie lynx when they become available in my area. For now I’m still saving up for one
I think you are tickled to death with the performance you are getting with such a light package! I think we need clips from the West Coast GUYS during Sea Lion Mating Season! Just to know where you stand in the Lynx! or Don't! lol
$SOLD$ to another Navarre local 👋 Will do my shakedown in the next day or two. Thanks for these videos Nick as I 100% based my purchase of your honest reviews. Hobie should be granting you favors with all your coverage. Excellent job 👏
Great video! A custom 12" bow rail would be sick up front. You could mount things on it and it would keep things from sloshing out. Plus you would be sending out some major Whaler Montauk vibes!
How about a plexy glass skirt around the front ? a clip on. A person can bend plexiglass with a paint stripping heat gun if he heats it slowly to not form bubbles in the plastic.
It'll be interesting to see long-term durability. Since the hull is foam-filled, you won't have to worry about it filling with water and sinking. But the stress of the mirage drive cracked my adventure. I was able to weld the crack and, three years later, the weld holds solid. I don't think this boat will be as easily repaired should it develop a crack. Still, I'm getting the lynx. Pretty sure about that.
I simpley love it, im not bringing thats much gear anyway, an thinking about buying to off Lynx next year to go out with my son, an fishing friends. Its stable enough for those conditions i fish under, love it. The only issue i see is the open deck when handling a keeper under landing off a fish.
Wow, great video. I think you answered all my questions about that kayak. I’m a big guy like you and I am 6’2 250 and worried about stability. You made it look pretty stable. I wanted to get the vibe shearwater 125 but i may dish some extra bucks and get that instead
Well look, if that will help, my fishing buddy is like 6'5 and pushing 300 lb. He bought one, tried it and said: No problems. I'd share pics of him standing on the yak but he'd not allow me to do so as he thinks pics do him disservice as he looks a bit fat...from certain angles :):):)
congratulations for the great videos. I have a PA and I am considering changing it to the Lynx. I fish exclusively in the sea (Italy). if possible I would like to see a simulation of a capsizing in the surf zone to better understand secondary stability. Thanks for your video
Great video. Always like your stuff. NOW.. I have to wait until Dec. for one.. I was going to buy an Outback (Which is FINALLY in stock! lol).. I would love to be able to get out to the rigs but my primary is the marsh and jetties and this looks PERFECT for that!
ha, tell me how much you like that Kayak. haha. Nick, sure is interesting to a 74 year old with Emphysema that has trouble lifting his 140 Lb. OldTown 120 AutoPilot.
@@NavarreKayakFishing Agreed, but like you have noted, weight is an issue, especially for a guy 71 years old. I just wish this little Hobie didn't cost what it does or I'd consider having two boats. I just can't justify $2921.69 for another boat as long as I can launch and recover my Old Town!
Every time I watch another video of the Lynx I feel like someone is twisting my arm to go buy one, but then the nearly 3 grand price tag is twisting my other arm. It is a standoff so far, but I can see one of these in my future
I would really like to buy this yak for river fishing but from my understanding is the material isn't built for shallow river fishing where you have to drag the yak over rocks and etc. This yak is definitely a nice one for sure.
Its too unpredictable beyond the breakers. Lucky this time but your experience here too is also far beyond average kayakers. I would try only with a boat nearby if needed.
im new to the kayak world , and I've been doing so much research on which kayak to get , and this hobie lynx has been in my list for awhile. Im so undecided on which one to get and its down to two kayaks, the Pro Angler 12 and the Lynx. i fish in rough conditions out here in NYC in the ocean and in the new york harbour . Was wondering which kayak you think I should get it ? because this video just made me even more confused lol
Thank you for all your videos on the lynx as I might get one next week after watching your content. I plan to car top it, and need to tie it down from the bow and the stern to my car. What kind of strap do you recommend? Because hobie lynx doesnt have a built in loop type of handle, the handle is just hanging there. It s good for dragging it through the sand, but not for straping down against the car. Any tricks? Thanks again for all your content 👍
That’s a strong no. Old Towns warranty is far superior. However, Hobie does sell all of the parts to fix the drive system and Old Town doesn’t sell any of them.
I traded in a Hobie passport I had for 3 years 200+fishing sessions ,bay harbor and ocean for the Hobie lynx. Granted I've only had it out 8 sessions bay and harbor but have put 2, 25"+halibut on deck. Was it worth the extra money? Absofknlutly. This platform is awesome at the price. Can't wait to put turbo fins on it. I don't think it needs it but I want to maximize it because it's available.
The stability test was funny .... "super stable" .... as you can see the leg muscles firing like mad to keep balance. 😂 I know I know, it would have been like that in any kayak ;)
Thanks for the review, I have been waiting to see how a Lynx does in some chop. I wouldn’t call that rough conditions, just my opinion. Still not even close to the kayak that the Revo13 or Outback are in my opinion. I fish in similar conditions or worse in New England 3-4 days a week. Thanks for the video but not convinced. I did notice at 08:00 you did not mention that you think the Revo would get high sided
At the end of the day this isn’t a kayak. It’s a paddle board with pedals. Comparing it to any kayak isn’t really a comparison at all. I wouldn’t necessarily call those conditions rough either. However, it was fairly choppy and the wind was blowing 15MPH. The Lynx did great overall. No need to convince anyone of anything with the video. The goal is just to show that’s more then capable.
@@NavarreKayakFishing fair enough. I agree about the paddle board comparison, it does have the same shape as one. I will admit it looked more stable than I thought it would, but obviously not the same stability as an actual tri hull 13’ long pedal kayak designed for the ocean. Different tool in the tool box for different applications. Tight lines have a good weekend
Nice! there a predator pdl in my area for a very cheap price only thing is the weight to load unload is it pretty heavy? I have an inflatable with outboard and it’s much now to get it on the water by my self 140lbs Still considering the lynx’s as well. This old town is such a great price. I had lifetime kayak 90lbs it was tough loading unloading so sold it. Any tips would help thank you
Aloha I live on the Big Island of Hawaii on the west side and have been wondering how well the Lynx would handle our surf. The conditions in the video you showed are normal for us.
Thanks for the video. I'm so close to buying one but curious about the hull noise. I've tested one before but didn't think anything of the noise at the time. Now I hear it in videos, but like you said its amplified by the phone/ cameras microphones. Talked to some people, some say its loud and will scare off fish while others say its not bad. I'm planning on using it to fish the mosquito lagoon and use it as a second kayak for guiding trips. Curious on you're thoughts on the noise situation.
@@NavarreKayakFishing I figured people would overthink with the noise. Fish aren’t all that smart after all lol. Thanks for the reply. Going to buy it first thing tomorrow!
awesome video. how did you place your fish finder and the transducer? hope you can make a video. planning to upgrade/ downgrade :) my hobie sport to a passport 12. but this one might be a gamechanger in functionality and carry weight since I am short. hope you could share thanks
We have two videos on it. Here’s the fish finder mount - th-cam.com/video/XnASAbnkf1I/w-d-xo.html Transducer adapter - th-cam.com/video/4wXXusrrUOM/w-d-xo.html
@@NavarreKayakFishingFrom what i saw in the video and thank you for that, the platform is not capable to keep you dry in sloppy waters. After i saw your video i made my made to stay away from it and buy the outback. I was considering the Lynx due to light weight but since i fish in sea and not in lakes Lynx is not for that use from what i saw in your video. Thanx again!
What kind of mount do you have for your finder that fits on the chair mount? I have a Lowrance 5.55 on a ball rig on the track and it gets in the way fly fishing. Same with rod holder on other side/track.
Do you think there are going to be any sound issues in shallow water sight fishing? And where would you put the rod when you are standing and paddling? Also...I saw the PINK duster. ha.
Great video , I’m really interested in getting a fishing kayak . I’ve kinda narrowed it down to the old town 106/120 pdl , hobie lynx , and the hobie outback . I only fresh water fish , might want to get into salt water . I did watch your video on the old town pdl 120, thoughts on which way I should go ? What part of Florida are you from , I live in palm beach county .
Any issue with durability yet? How's the seams holding up? I got my lynx last week, sadly it was damaged in transport, so I haven't got to try it yet. Waiting for a new boat.. Looking at the damage on mine, I got to see how thin the outer layers are before you puncture it, like 1-2 millimeters thick, which made me kinda worried that its just too fragile to last.
I personally haven’t installed the h-rail. I wanted the ability to quickly exit the kayak and I feel like it gets in the way. I use the t track for one or two items.
Impressive. Any insight as to how she would've behaved with, say, 50 pounds more, onboard? I see she has a capacity of only 350, but she never appeared to "wallow" under load. Just trying to get a feel of her limitations.
As long as you aren’t in or around oyster beds or rock walls I don’t think you will ever have an issue with performance. We have used it in so many situations now that I’m positive it can handle just about anything. If I was going to fish out of it hardcore and I really wanted to optimize the performance I would install a power pole or manual anchor stick just so I could stop quickly.
@@NavarreKayakFishing :):) I will absolutely give my Lynx a chance at the sea when it arrives. I still believe the Outback will be a much better option, but who knows, perhaps the Lynx will be a pleasant surprise. You are doing great job mate, keep it up. P.S. I need to find a way to fit the AMA kit to the Lynx, will give me a lot more pease of mind at the sea as the Outback with AMA kit is simply outstanding in terms of stability, you can jig,break dance, do some of that Lord of the Dance stuff on it- no problemo :):):)
Extremely stable kayak! I did a few tests on Hobie Lynx and I'm very impressed. In this video, the waves are even bigger. 0:55 th-cam.com/video/QSO3xDfW_to/w-d-xo.html
I think it did well. What are your thoughts?
I'm surprised how well it has done. That wave on the end is for sure one of the ones that make you look silly in front of a beach full of people after a long day. Next video, full rigging for a day of fishing. I probably put an extra 100 lbs on my yak in ice, livewell, fishing poles, tackle, etc. But you did say you want this for a quick trips, not all day.
I’ve spent years doing all of those things. Don’t need any of it to go do what I want to do.
How u gonna keep your stuff dry tho?
What was there to get wet?
It did well, thanks for sharing the clips!
Bet it's hard to go back to lugging around a kayak double or more the weight of this one. Certainly some setup needs to be optimized for this platform but simplicity/mobility I think is going to win out at the end of the day, and we're all not getting any younger. Thanks for all the videos, it's been very informative.
Thanks for watching, Doan.
I’m just waiting for Nick to fabricate new accessories for the Lynx 😀. I am very happy with mine. Thanks for testing and updates for us.
Looks like the seat risers will be the first thing. Standing up is a challenge.
I understand my comment is a year after this video, however, your clips makes this the best Mirage Lynx video that I have seen yet. Especially when launching and coming back in.
Thanks for watching the video!
Nice job with these videos on the Lynx. I think they will help a lot of people in their decision making.
Thanks for watching, Seth.
Thanks for this video. I had questions about the Lynx stability in ‘rougher’ water than just floating around on the surface of a quiet lake. I had questions about the ‘high centered-ness’ of the chair vs a little rougher water AND how wet do you get. This video has been the only one I have watched that answered my questions. Again, thanks for posting.
Thanks for watching, Bonnie. Let us know if you have any questions.
Yeah, I am for simplicity, mobility
Heres my thoughts on what Hobie is doing with several of their kayaks.....
The trend was heavier, bigger, more feature rich kayaks. Hobie is now moving towards lighter, easier to transport, more responsive kayaks. Id love to see a light weight, thermoformed Outback or PA.
I had just watched another video where there were concerns about your gear getting wet & the waves coming over the bow HOWEVER you showed how stable it is & a dry bag will answer some of the questions. Great Video
Hobie should really be paying you for doing all this videos. I'm sold now. Thank you very very much.
Thanks for watching!
I want this kayak I originally wanted it for small ponds or areas where I cannot bring my auto pilot because of the weight of the auto pilot. Seeing how awesome it is offshore is amazing to
Having had predators, sportsman pdl and sportsman salty, and now a Lynx, I'm amazed with it. All arounder, Lake Michigan, rivers, creeks, inland lakes, etc, so versatile. The price sucks, but it allowed me to replace two separate kayaks and do Everything with just One now. Crazy stable, stupid light and the kick up fins and drive is really a game changer, for me anyhow, love it.
That's why I got the passport, I feel like it's more sea worthy
You like it more than the Predator?
@@BamaBassCatcher99 yep, other than the price and having to keep in mind that they’re more subject to some damage from stuff a poly hull might more less shrug off. I put wide bead of JB Weld along the basic wear spots that act as skid layer, dirt cheap, works and easy to add more whenever.
That landing was glorious and makes it look easy...much easier than a big kayak. You can almost walk off the front when it hits the sand and barely get your feet wet. Just keep a line in your hand, run up onto the beach, and pull it up. LOL! The Lynx looks more than capable of 99% of the people's uses out there!!! Thanks again for these reviews. I can't wait to see it inshore around docks and on the flats. I bet it will be an awesome platform for sight fishing the grass flats!! --Brent
Thanks for watching, Brent.
I just bought one Sunday. Loved my first trip
Such an enjoyable platform.
Appreciate all the testing and feedback. 👍🏼
Thanks for watching!
Love this whole series of videos. Hate that you’re making it harder for me to get one! 😄
Ha! They are going to be very hard to source.
Thanks for doing all these test. You’ve answered a lot of my questions with your videos. I’m interested in purchasing a hobie lynx when they become available in my area. For now I’m still saving up for one
Thanks for watching the videos.
What an awesome review!!! Couldn’t been better. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Haha sweet ride in. Asnwered all my questions. Great video.
Thanks for watching, Chris.
Have a lynx ordered for fishing the river Shannon in Ireland, this video opens up way more venu options for fishing, Great video 🎣
Thanks for watching, Alan.
I think you are tickled to death with the performance you are getting with such a light package! I think we need clips from the West Coast GUYS during Sea Lion Mating Season! Just to know where you stand in the Lynx! or Don't! lol
You ain’t LION 🦭!
Thanks for sharing. Seems like this might be my next buy.
Was at Navarre beach first time time this year, will be back.
Looks to me like a viable option. Can’t argue with the results. Thanks for sharing! It’s definitely in the running to be my next kayak purchase.
Same here.
I’ve been waiting for this video….thank you.
Thanks for watching!
$SOLD$ to another Navarre local 👋 Will do my shakedown in the next day or two. Thanks for these videos Nick as I 100% based my purchase of your honest reviews. Hobie should be granting you favors with all your coverage. Excellent job 👏
Thanks for watching, Calvin.
Great video! A custom 12" bow rail would be sick up front. You could mount things on it and it would keep things from sloshing out. Plus you would be sending out some major Whaler Montauk vibes!
How about a plexy glass skirt around the front ?
a clip on.
A person can bend plexiglass with a paint stripping heat gun if he heats it slowly to not form bubbles in the plastic.
Currently selling my compass to get one of these 🙌
It'll be interesting to see long-term durability. Since the hull is foam-filled, you won't have to worry about it filling with water and sinking. But the stress of the mirage drive cracked my adventure. I was able to weld the crack and, three years later, the weld holds solid. I don't think this boat will be as easily repaired should it develop a crack. Still, I'm getting the lynx. Pretty sure about that.
I agree and I’m sure we will find out. Change is terrifying but I think it’s a step in the right direction.
Making me want one more and more
Thanks for the demo!
Thanks for watching!
Great video. I just bought my lynx Sunday
Thanks for watching!
Excellent !!! Thank you !!!
Thanks for watching!
I simpley love it, im not bringing thats much gear anyway, an thinking about buying to off Lynx next year to go out with my son, an fishing friends. Its stable enough for those conditions i fish under, love it. The only issue i see is the open deck when handling a keeper under landing off a fish.
The open deck does provide a few challenges when landing fish. But it’s doable.
I'd love to try that on my iTrek 11. Too cold over here in Oregon though.
Man.. I'm actually kind of impressed! I totally thought the lynx was going to be a one-trick pony. I wonder how the pelican knockoff would do...
I wonder as well.
What is the pelican knock off?
Pelican Gateway 110.
Wow, great video. I think you answered all my questions about that kayak.
I’m a big guy like you and I am 6’2 250 and worried about stability. You made it look pretty stable.
I wanted to get the vibe shearwater 125 but i may dish some extra bucks and get that instead
Well look, if that will help, my fishing buddy is like 6'5 and pushing 300 lb. He bought one, tried it and said: No problems.
I'd share pics of him standing on the yak but he'd not allow me to do so as he thinks pics do him disservice as he looks a bit fat...from certain angles :):):)
congratulations for the great videos. I have a PA and I am considering changing it to the Lynx. I fish exclusively in the sea (Italy). if possible I would like to see a simulation of a capsizing in the surf zone to better understand secondary stability. Thanks for your video
We might be able to make that happen in the near future.
Great video. Always like your stuff. NOW.. I have to wait until Dec. for one.. I was going to buy an Outback (Which is FINALLY in stock! lol).. I would love to be able to get out to the rigs but my primary is the marsh and jetties and this looks PERFECT for that!
This a good Video hopefully you can make more on the Hobbie lynx thank so much
Thanks for watching, David.
Put mines on order and can't wait to test it out offshore in Galveston
Let me know how it does. Much different offshore setup over your way.
Excellent vid !!!
Thanks for watching, Jim.
ha, tell me how much you like that Kayak. haha. Nick, sure is interesting to a 74 year old with Emphysema that has trouble lifting his 140 Lb. OldTown 120 AutoPilot.
I enjoy it lol
I’d love to know how my OT Sportsman120 PDL would compare in performance to this kayak under these exact conditions. That 50lb weight is appealing.
You have a good kayak, Rob. Can’t beat the PDL system in the vast majority of situations.
@@NavarreKayakFishing Agreed, but like you have noted, weight is an issue, especially for a guy 71 years old. I just wish this little Hobie didn't cost what it does or I'd consider having two boats. I just can't justify $2921.69 for another boat as long as I can launch and recover my Old Town!
Ya, I see they raised the price. It’s expensive.
@@NavarreKayakFishing That’s the price I would have to pay here in Texas, IF you could even buy one. They’re out of stock where I’ve looked.
Every time I watch another video of the Lynx I feel like someone is twisting my arm to go buy one, but then the nearly 3 grand price tag is twisting my other arm. It is a standoff so far, but I can see one of these in my future
Good stuff Nick
Thanks, buddy.
I would really like to buy this yak for river fishing but from my understanding is the material isn't built for shallow river fishing where you have to drag the yak over rocks and etc. This yak is definitely a nice one for sure.
Ya, I don’t see it doing well in those conditions.
Its too unpredictable beyond the breakers. Lucky this time but your experience here too is also far beyond average kayakers. I would try only with a boat nearby if needed.
im new to the kayak world , and I've been doing so much research on which kayak to get , and this hobie lynx has been in my list for awhile. Im so undecided on which one to get and its down to two kayaks, the Pro Angler 12 and the Lynx. i fish in rough conditions out here in NYC in the ocean and in the new york harbour . Was wondering which kayak you think I should get it ? because this video just made me even more confused lol
Between the two the safe bet is the PA12. The Lynx is awesome I just don’t considered it an all around great option. Get the PA12.
@@NavarreKayakFishing Got it, Thank You 👍
I see you have upgraded to the Air Jesus Aqua edition
Thank you for all your videos on the lynx as I might get one next week after watching your content. I plan to car top it, and need to tie it down from the bow and the stern to my car. What kind of strap do you recommend? Because hobie lynx doesnt have a built in loop type of handle, the handle is just hanging there. It s good for dragging it through the sand, but not for straping down against the car. Any tricks? Thanks again for all your content 👍
Good video again
Thanks for watching, Randy.
I love the videos. I was wanting to know if the Lynx has a good warranty on their peddle drive like the Salty 120 Old Town?
That’s a strong no. Old Towns warranty is far superior. However, Hobie does sell all of the parts to fix the drive system and Old Town doesn’t sell any of them.
I traded in a Hobie passport I had for 3 years 200+fishing sessions ,bay harbor and ocean for the Hobie lynx. Granted I've only had it out 8 sessions bay and harbor but have put 2, 25"+halibut on deck. Was it worth the extra money? Absofknlutly. This platform is awesome at the price. Can't wait to put turbo fins on it. I don't think it needs it but I want to maximize it because it's available.
Same here, Bill. I look forward to testing it turbo fins as well.
The stability test was funny .... "super stable" .... as you can see the leg muscles firing like mad to keep balance. 😂 I know I know, it would have been like that in any kayak ;)
Standing up in those conditions in the majority of kayaks is not that easy.
Thanks for the review, I have been waiting to see how a Lynx does in some chop. I wouldn’t call that rough conditions, just my opinion. Still not even close to the kayak that the Revo13 or Outback are in my opinion. I fish in similar conditions or worse in New England 3-4 days a week. Thanks for the video but not convinced. I did notice at 08:00 you did not mention that you think the Revo would get high sided
At the end of the day this isn’t a kayak. It’s a paddle board with pedals. Comparing it to any kayak isn’t really a comparison at all.
I wouldn’t necessarily call those conditions rough either. However, it was fairly choppy and the wind was blowing 15MPH. The Lynx did great overall.
No need to convince anyone of anything with the video. The goal is just to show that’s more then capable.
@@NavarreKayakFishing fair enough. I agree about the paddle board comparison, it does have the same shape as one. I will admit it looked more stable than I thought it would, but obviously not the same stability as an actual tri hull 13’ long pedal kayak designed for the ocean. Different tool in the tool box for different applications. Tight lines have a good weekend
@@jborselli15 I fish in New England 5-6 times a week. I've never seen you JB, seems fishy....
@@zakattack467 well you aren’t looking in the right places then ;) I live a block from the ocean on the cape and fish almost daily out of a Revo13
@@jborselli15 yeah I haven't seen you. I live on the water, and like I said I fish 5-6 days a week. Haven't seen you. I'm calling bs
Nice! there a predator pdl in my area for a very cheap price only thing is the weight to load unload is it pretty heavy? I have an inflatable with outboard and it’s much now to get it on the water by my self 140lbs Still considering the lynx’s as well. This old town is such a great price. I had lifetime kayak 90lbs it was tough loading unloading so sold it. Any tips would help thank you
Hi nice vídeo, are you still fishing with the lynx?
I am. I enjoy it.
Salty pdl or hobie lynx which is better for fishing the docks
Fishing the docks I would take the Salty. Instant reverse is very important.
Aloha
I live on the Big Island of Hawaii on the west side and have been wondering how well the Lynx would handle our surf. The conditions in the video you showed are normal for us.
The one video I would like to see is how easy is it if you do flip and to get back on it out there?
I jumped off it in the first surf video and climbed back on super easy.
Thanks for the video. I'm so close to buying one but curious about the hull noise. I've tested one before but didn't think anything of the noise at the time. Now I hear it in videos, but like you said its amplified by the phone/ cameras microphones. Talked to some people, some say its loud and will scare off fish while others say its not bad. I'm planning on using it to fish the mosquito lagoon and use it as a second kayak for guiding trips. Curious on you're thoughts on the noise situation.
It’s quiet enough that I pedaled over a Redfish and it didn’t move until I was on top of it.
@@NavarreKayakFishing I figured people would overthink with the noise. Fish aren’t all that smart after all lol. Thanks for the reply. Going to buy it first thing tomorrow!
awesome video. how did you place your fish finder and the transducer? hope you can make a video. planning to upgrade/ downgrade :) my hobie sport to a passport 12. but this one might be a gamechanger in functionality and carry weight since I am short. hope you could share thanks
We have two videos on it. Here’s the fish finder mount - th-cam.com/video/XnASAbnkf1I/w-d-xo.html
Transducer adapter - th-cam.com/video/4wXXusrrUOM/w-d-xo.html
This was a good video Nick question for you do you have that shirt you're wearing in this video in your shop I couldn't find it want to get me one?
We will do a performance shirt pre-order sometime in the future.
Hey nice video! So are you saying I can more or less use this as my one and only kayak for fishing?
I would say it depends on the fishery but I could get away with it.
Do you think this kayak could double as a SUP?
It’s stable enough and it paddles decently. It would do well.
Definitely not for sea but only for lakes!
No way - I've caught Tuna and Sailfish in the Gulf on it. It's a plenty capable platform.
@@NavarreKayakFishingFrom what i saw in the video and thank you for that, the platform is not capable to keep you dry in sloppy waters. After i saw your video i made my made to stay away from it and buy the outback. I was considering the Lynx due to light weight but since i fish in sea and not in lakes Lynx is not for that use from what i saw in your video. Thanx again!
Ok, thank you for your review. I'm sold....coupon code? Subscribed!
Coupon code for the Lynx? I highly doubt one of those exists.
What kind of mount do you have for your finder that fits on the chair mount? I have a Lowrance 5.55 on a ball rig on the track and it gets in the way fly fishing. Same with rod holder on other side/track.
You can see the mount in this video: th-cam.com/video/XnASAbnkf1I/w-d-xo.html
Do you think there are going to be any sound issues in shallow water sight fishing? And where would you put the rod when you are standing and paddling? Also...I saw the PINK duster. ha.
Ha. The turbo hammer comes out when the water is hot! The inshore performance will be figured out at a later date.
Hey! Thanks for Sharing! Do you think there is enough room for a 6,2 guy with that mirage drive?
The pedals are adjustable. I believe I have the pedals set to 4. Plenty of room for adjustments.
Great video , I’m really interested in getting a fishing kayak . I’ve kinda narrowed it down to the old town 106/120 pdl , hobie lynx , and the hobie outback . I only fresh water fish , might want to get into salt water . I did watch your video on the old town pdl 120, thoughts on which way I should go ? What part of Florida are you from , I live in palm beach county .
Justin, I would try to find a way to demo or rent the kayaks you’re interested in. We live in Navarre which is in the panhandle.
Any issue with durability yet? How's the seams holding up? I got my lynx last week, sadly it was damaged in transport, so I haven't got to try it yet. Waiting for a new boat.. Looking at the damage on mine, I got to see how thin the outer layers are before you puncture it, like 1-2 millimeters thick, which made me kinda worried that its just too fragile to last.
I have noticed any issues yet.
I have a star rival isup.
I was wondering how you like the h rail?
Or do you prefure t track?
I am thinking of adding one or the other to my rival.
I personally haven’t installed the h-rail. I wanted the ability to quickly exit the kayak and I feel like it gets in the way.
I use the t track for one or two items.
Impressive. Any insight as to how she would've behaved with, say, 50 pounds more, onboard? I see she has a capacity of only 350, but she never appeared to "wallow" under load. Just trying to get a feel of her limitations.
I can’t say for sure but it sits extremely high in the water when I’m on it and my buddy is atleast 250 and he doesn’t have any issues.
I do mostly inshore fishing around mobile bay and the Mississippi sound would you recommend the lynx over say the compass or outback? 6'4 225 lbs
As long as you aren’t in or around oyster beds or rock walls I don’t think you will ever have an issue with performance. We have used it in so many situations now that I’m positive it can handle just about anything. If I was going to fish out of it hardcore and I really wanted to optimize the performance I would install a power pole or manual anchor stick just so I could stop quickly.
@@NavarreKayakFishing only thing that makes me hesitant is lack of storage
For me the storage isn’t an issue. Especially inshore. Plenty of room for a crate in the back and room for tackle boxes under the seat.
Next test rapids in the river?🤷🏻♂️
Joe, rapids? It’s going to be tough to fish those around here and I’m not exactly positive the material will take the abuse.
Hey could I take my pedal drive pelican in the gulf? I always wanted to but a little nervous
Anything is possible just pick a calm day and go with someone.
How much would it cost to have you go with me?
We run that charters starting at $325.
How difficult would it be to lift onto a sailboat?
It’s extremely light. I don’t see it being difficult.
But is it stable 😂
do you think it will be good with a sail kit?
I don’t have enough experience with the sailing kit to have an opinion. But I assume it would be incredibly fast because it drifts all over the place.
If its not white cappin, its not sloppy conditions lol
Is the Lynx pretty much unsinkable?
It’s essentially a giant piece of foam covered in ASA.
Don't know man, that did not look like a smooth float out there.
It wasn’t exactly smooth conditions lol The GoPro doesn’t do a great job of capturing waves in super wide mode.
One thing I did not get tho...is it stable?
LOL
Had to make sure everyone understood lol
@@NavarreKayakFishing :):) I will absolutely give my Lynx a chance at the sea when it arrives. I still believe the Outback will be a much better option, but who knows, perhaps the Lynx will be a pleasant surprise.
You are doing great job mate, keep it up.
P.S. I need to find a way to fit the AMA kit to the Lynx, will give me a lot more pease of mind at the sea as the Outback with AMA kit is simply outstanding in terms of stability, you can jig,break dance, do some of that Lord of the Dance stuff on it- no problemo :):):)
Those are pretty mild conditions but I'm sure it'd be fine in worse
100%. But you can’t sit around all day waiting for the perfect conditions to make a video.
So let me get this right....It's stable. lol
Exactly!!!
Kayak???? Wouldn't it be a paddle board
Can you pedal a paddle board?
Extremely stable kayak!
I did a few tests on Hobie Lynx and I'm very impressed.
In this video, the waves are even bigger.
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