I would consider a rod holder essential , even a cheapie lashed to a plastic basket like soft drinks come to the store in.
You can read elsewhere about why but basically there just is no room in the cockpit while you are paddling. I keep two holders I made from PVC right behind the seat, about 9" above the deck. Easily reached with only a slight turn in the seat.
I would think that the hobie might be worse if you peddle it with your feet.
Speaking of Hobies there is a lot of alge and grass arounf you might ask if other owners get tangled up. (PS never been in a Hobie so dont know much about them other than their sailboats are great.)
see ya out there.
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Yep--pretty much everyone with a Hobie Mirage drive yak uses rod-holders, if for no other reason than they come included on the boat. I also like the add-on RAM rocket launcher rod-holders since these can be angled every which way for trolling or whatever. I mount these on the RAM ball mounts, that also double as mounts for my outriggers when I use these (mainly for sailing). I also have extra rod-holders attached to my crate or ice chest for mounting a light for night fishing, rod stowage, etc..
The Hobie Mirage pedal drive normally does not get hung up on grass in the salt, over the flats, etc. But when you get into the really heavy freshwater vegetation, like say on the Wakulla, it is best to just pull the drive and use your paddle. Takes only about 10 seconds to pull or install the drive while on the water, so no biggie. Here are a couple of pics of rigged Hobies: the Outback (gray) and my wife's Sport (yaller).
Yep--pretty much everyone with a Hobie Mirage drive yak uses rod-holders, if for no other reason than they come included on the boat. I also like the add-on RAM rocket launcher rod-holders since these can be angled every which way for trolling or whatever. I mount these on the RAM ball mounts, that also double as mounts for my outriggers when I use these (mainly for sailing). I also have extra rod-holders attached to my crate or ice chest for mounting a light for night fishing, rod stowage, etc..
The Hobie Mirage pedal drive normally does not get hung up on grass in the salt, over the flats, etc. But when you get into the really heavy freshwater vegetation, like say on the Wakulla, it is best to just pull the drive and use your paddle. Takes only about 10 seconds to pull or install the drive while on the water, so no biggie. Here are a couple of pics of rigged Hobies: the Outback (gray) and my wife's Sport (yaller).
