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Bigger Rudder for the Hobie ProAngler? #9670522 01/22/14 09:03 PM
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Saw this elsewhere today. Haven't tried one or no of anyone who has but thought it interesting for PA owners.

http://slhobie.com.au/hobie/hobie-kayak-parts/535-large-pro-angler-rudder


Re: Bigger Rudder for the Hobie ProAngler? [Re: PayneFish] #9670640 01/22/14 09:52 PM
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It has crossed my mind , but there has been a couple comparisons that sound like the improved version is not much larger than the oem part.


Re: Bigger Rudder for the Hobie ProAngler? [Re: PayneFish] #9670683 01/22/14 10:10 PM
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I've looked at RealBigReel's 2 kayak builds on txkayakfisherman.com, and he builds pretty big rudders. I'm guessing a 25% increase in size would be very noticeable on most kayaks.


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Re: Bigger Rudder for the Hobie ProAngler? [Re: PayneFish] #9671152 01/23/14 01:00 AM
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You could use a cafiteria tray. Hahahaha


Re: Bigger Rudder for the Hobie ProAngler? [Re: PayneFish] #9671164 01/23/14 01:03 AM
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Would anyone like to go in on a carton?

Hobie PA Rudder

Re: Bigger Rudder for the Hobie ProAngler? [Re: RogerB] #9671890 01/23/14 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted By: FishAll50
Would anyone like to go in on a carton?

Hobie PA Rudder


Hahahahahaha!


Re: Bigger Rudder for the Hobie ProAngler? [Re: PayneFish] #9671926 01/23/14 12:13 PM
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I can turn 180 in about 20 feet:





Not a Hobie but I have the drive.


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Re: Bigger Rudder for the Hobie ProAngler? [Re: PayneFish] #9672194 01/23/14 02:31 PM
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Hey, Realy Big Reel.... How is the bite in Proctor Lake this time of year? Report would be nice.

Re: Bigger Rudder for the Hobie ProAngler? [Re: PayneFish] #9672387 01/23/14 03:31 PM
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I think the PA is definitely under-ruddered. I'll bite on that for sure.

Christian- Maybe you should strap a couple of those cafeteria trays to your paddle since your looking for a blade with more bite!


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Re: Bigger Rudder for the Hobie ProAngler? [Re: PayneFish] #9672422 01/23/14 03:38 PM
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I just bought the sailing rudder for my Outback. Going to try it out on Saturday at the Grapevine tourney.

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Re: Bigger Rudder for the Hobie ProAngler? [Re: christian myrick] #9672446 01/23/14 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted By: christian myrick
Originally Posted By: FishAll50
Would anyone like to go in on a carton?

Hobie PA Rudder


Hahahahahaha!



LOL!!!! clap

Re: Bigger Rudder for the Hobie ProAngler? [Re: Striper Lifer] #9672598 01/23/14 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted By: HankS
I think the PA is definitely under-ruddered. I'll bite on that for sure.

Christian- Maybe you should strap a couple of those cafeteria trays to your paddle since your looking for a blade with more bite!

yes sir! Thats the size im lookin for. Hahaha


Re: Bigger Rudder for the Hobie ProAngler? [Re: PayneFish] #9672650 01/23/14 04:47 PM
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So we have 2 commitments for 2 hobies and a set for Christian's paddle. We only need 20 more commits to get a carton.....who's in?


On a more serious note, I find the biggest issue with the PA rudder is just getting the boat to turn starting from a standstill. Obviously, you need some water flow across the rudder to make it work....but I have found that a quick back and forth of the rudder under these conditions seems to "kick in" the rudder a little sooner. I wouldn't mind trying a bigger rudder....fire up the welder Christian!

Re: Bigger Rudder for the Hobie ProAngler? [Re: YakFishField] #9672788 01/23/14 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted By: YAK'N AGGIE
I just bought the sailing rudder for my Outback. Going to try it out on Saturday at the Grapevine tourney.


Let me know how it works for u. I've been looking at getting one of those also.

Re: Bigger Rudder for the Hobie ProAngler? [Re: Thinwater skinner] #9672895 01/23/14 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted By: Thinwater skinner
Hey, Realy Big Reel.... How is the bite in Proctor Lake this time of year? Report would be nice.

Been catching some crappy.


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