Hobie i11s Inflatable SUP/Kayak Setup for Fishing
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- čas přidán 16. 01. 2018
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I purchased the Hobie i11s in early 2016, and used it as my main fishing kayak for over 2 seasons. Here is a quick setup video on various mods and tips/tricks I've incorporated over the course of 2 years, in case any of you are thinking about buying one!
This is not a review video per se, but my general thoughts on the i11s are: 1) it's an inflatable kayak, you should never forget that you're floating on thin PVC pontoons filled with air, and 2) it is an amazing fishing platform, sitting high and (mostly) dry on a flat deck, zero sense of restriction compared to sitting in a more traditional SOT kayak, and finally 3) it is not a fast kayak in chop, you will not cut through the waves since you're riding a flat board, and you will feel this keenly if you plan on doing a lot of trolling (I do not).
Watch this beast of a cali-but caught on an i11s: • i11s California Halibut
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Any questions/comments re the i11s please post away. Cooking video next week!
Great video! Thanks much. What model Lowrance are you using and would you recommend it?
What’s the i11 price
Good advice. Much appreciated. Keep up the great work with your videos, Roger. Be Well.
OMG. Dude, you have given us SO MUCH information. One of the best videos EVER. You are the BEST. Thank you, thank you.
Thank you for watching! Too bad the i11s is discontinued, but the new itrek 11 (when it ever comes in stock) looks very nice.
@@CookingandFishing Any idea why the i11s was discontinued? Such a great boat. Was craving one forever.
@@stephendenlinger3514 no clue, supposedly the new i treks use better materials and welding and will last longer.
@@CookingandFishing Thx.
Gear tracks on the cooler…. Why have I never seen that before?? Genius!! I love your set up. It’s obvious that your decisions are based on experience.
Haha I forgot who I stole that idea from...but definitely works great if you're keeping fish on the yak!
Nice setup, thanks for sharing.
Well thought out and planned. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
Nice Luminox. Gotta replace the battery on mine. Cool video. I’ve never actually seen one of these before.
Great video! Just one thing I was looking for in the description though, the battery that you use for your sonar.
Thanks! Just fixed that, and here's the link: amzn.to/2H5Z6Ns
So far I've yet to run out of juice on the 4ah kit...it's tiny, the connections are waterproof, and I've dunked it a few times to no ill effect. Highly recommend this over traditional brick batteries.
Roger,
Great set-up and walk through, fishing from an inflatable we have to be creative lik, ing the bungy over the #RamMounts. Modding an #InflatableFishingKayak can be challenging but it's worth it when it comes to storage, and transportability. Way to hold it down for the #InflatableFishingAnglers.
Super thoughtful setup. learned a ton, thank you!!
Thanks for watching! Hopefully the new itrek 11 ships soon
Great video ! I Learned a great deal . Thank you for sharing .
thank you!
great stuff, def made some amazon orders after watching this. I already have cabin fever. Keep it up Roger!
Thanks! That particular binder is a Finsport Wallet, they come in different sizes and the bags are heavy duty + velcroed in the case. I prefer it to the binders with zippers and rings...good product, esp for storing rigs and hooks/jigs with line already attached
Great video and clip inserts!
Thank you!
whats that binder thing you store your jigs in? Genius way of storing them.
Hi what a amazing setup i loved , can plz provide to me the dimensions of board that one for sonar
Hi Roger: Very good video on the Hobie kayak, and the gear you use. Do you have a preference for a PFD, while kayak fishing? Thanks. Ed
Hi Ed, I personally wear an Onyx inflatable PFD, it's auto/manual and I converted it to manual deployment. I don't think there is any doubt that "traditional," non-inflatable flotation devices are considered most safe...but I find them too cumbersome to fish with. I do own a NRX Chinook PFD, which is relatively comfortable, but I only wear that when I know I'm traveling through rough, open water (which is to say, very rarely).
That thing is awesome. I want a kayak but I live in an apartment as well. This is a solution for me. How much is a set up like this?
New sub. Nice set up! 🎣
Great video! I have the i12s and learned alot from you video on how to rig an inflatable Hobie. Did you have a custom cut yellow floor mat on there?
I believe that's how the new hulls come...which imo is not great for fishing (maybe for the SUP paddling?) Blood/slime gets in the cracks and after hosing down it takes a long time for the foam mat to dry. I much prefer the earlier version with minimal foam decking!
It looks like there's alot of traction on there, but for standing on. But I can see how it's easy for stuff to get stuck in there.Have you though about using Marine grade/outdoor velcro to secure those cargo mats?
yeah honestly, I wish there were zero foam decking on the i11s, the boat will dry in minutes and I can fold it up after a trip without waiting around. The single point bungee lash to the paddle clip works well on the car mats, since I don't stand on the mats they can have a little movement. They are velcroed to each other.
Great video! I'm pumped to order this kayak. Will your friend, Roger, take orders for those sonar boards?
Hmm, that I do not know...you can try contacting him through his youtube channel: czcams.com/channels/rb0GEsjMzL5zFYGeqviAkw.html
Hobie has also released a very streamlined sonar package for the i11s, I think the the transducer is rudder-mounted...
nice detailed video...can you put another cooler or container in front area? I plan to use it for crabbing
Yes you can!
Thanks for making this video. 👍🏻
Thanks for watching!
Amazing skills 🤘👏
Cool vid. Always wondered how you rig that 11. The spyderco...is that the Dragonfly?
Yup! Dragonfly Salt, I've found the serrated H1 much harder steel than the plain edge models
The little spray bottle of fresh water to rinse swopped out jigs is a stroke of genius ... if you look after your things, they will look after you 👍
Haha ty for justifying my OCD! rusty hook points are a major nono, a little spritz and I hang them to air-dry on the cup holder.
Stroke of something, not sure about genius though. They get rinsed off by the cute little Purell pump sprayer, then go in the cup holder to dry? Don't they just end up getting salt sprayed while you're still fishing? You can't just wait until you're off the water to rinse everything off, like everyone's done since the dawn of man? Lol
Loki Huskey - You may be right, but if we continued doing things the same way since the dawn of man, some of us wouldn't have evolved to where we are today.
Haha fair enough, though I rarely catch spray midship...once I spritz them down they air dry nicely. Ofc I rinse them again when I get home, I'm no amateur obsessive compulsive!
Cooking and Fishing I definitely know about OCD, I suffer from it myself. But you gotta try and curb it, where it is not necessary, or it will eventually consume you.
Great review you guys deserve an award for that one how long have you owned it durability been good?
Thanks! A couple of punctures from porgy spines of all things...simple fix, just a few drops of glue, but always a reminder that you're in a precarious situation fishing off an inflatable!
Thanks for the break down. Nice setup. What were the two new rod/reels mentioned?
Both are Shimano Expride rods: 6'8 MH casting and 7'2 MH spinning, reels are the Curado 70 and the Ballistic 2500LT. I've used both setups last year a few times, so far I can say that the Expride rods are definitely a step above the Zodias in terms of weight/balance/sensitivity. I'm thinking about doing a rod/reel arsenal review at some point, but it's difficult since rods especially are very subjective.
Cooking and Fishing thanx, looking forward to seeing how the 70 performs on the salt.
actually, I've used the JDM version of the 70 (scorpion) for 2 seasons, it held up fine. The only thing with any baitcaster in the salt: you should grease that main shaft bearing, the one sometimes referred to as the "bastard bearing" lol...water accumulates there and have nowhere to drain.
Great video. What size is that Siberian cooler you are using?
Ty, I believe it's the 30Q, around 21" long. You can fit slightly larger and def smaller coolers in the back as well, just do your measurements first.
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WOW I've never seen and inflatable yak. That's wild.
yup, it's a neat little platform, rolls up into a bag lol
The slide is a genius move.
the car mat and sonar board...couldn't live without them!
Did that Advanced Elements pump come with the attachments you needed? Or did you have to modify it for the Halkey Roberts valve?
I recall there being one or two attachments that fit snugly inside the short, clear plastic tubing that came with the "short" halkey roberts adapter, which you need - www.nrs.com/product/1470.1/new-short-halkey-roberts-fill-adapter
Cooking and Fishing I got the pump yesterday. I noticed the pressure gauge goes up to 15 but it has a red line at 3. What does that mean? Does that mean 3 is the limit? Am I supposed to stay in the green area of the gauge? Thanks
Great fishing setup! I've been watching many of your videos. Really good! Thanks.The Hobie kayaks sure seem popular among the fishing community, here in the New York area. But...are sure expensive! Any recommendations for a good sit-on paddle kayak? You've inspired me to start fishing, again... come the Spring. This seems like great fun. All the best. Ed
I've only fished from Hobies, so I can't really say. I would recommend you testing out a bunch of kayaks in the Spring, many dealers in the tristate area will have demo days etc. Buying a used Hobie would be my choice, or any pedal-driven kayak really...I wouldn't be fishing from a kayak if I had to paddle, but many do and enjoy it!
Hi Roger: I've reconsidered, and am seriously looking at the pedal-driven kayaks. Storage of the kayak isn't a big issue for me. I'll be fishing in L.I. Sound, and the bays. Any thoughts that you have on particular models, would be most appreciated. Thanks. Ed
After a few years with the original drive, do you feel the 180 drive would be helpful, with the type of fishing you do?
Awesome demo! Curious, why did you choose an inflatable Hobie over the non inflatable? Thanks.
Mainly for storage reasons, and ease of transport. For other people, they might be using it to launch in otherwise inaccessible areas...but I'm not trekking through the woods with this or any other kayak, inflatable or not lol. Some people fly with it to destination fishing grounds too, obviously not an option with a regular kayak.
Cooking and Fishing Thanks for your reply.
Anyone see the new version of this boat that came out? Wondering what’s improved
Yeah the itrek11 - supposedly more durable material and construction, lighter, center chamber takes higher psi (10 I believe), new rudder system that detaches from the boat entirely - however, the seat looks like a downgrade, and they removed the KU MD180 into a NON 180 drive, which is ridiculous.
What I do if I intend to keep the fish, I have a round nosed wire cutter that clips sharp dorsal fins nicely ..... If you have a thrashing fish on or in your inflatable it's not good.... so once I've boga gripped the fish then just cut off those spikes before bringing him in.
That sounds like a lot of work!
Hi, just wondering if you anchor it? I tried it in small lake, moderate wind. My i11s was pushed away slowly. Do you use the peddle to offset? Thx
100% use the pedals, I am basically on the pedals and rudder all day to control my positioning in wind and current. Make sure you adjust your seat and pedal length accordingly, be comfortable, and soon using your pedals to control position will become second nature.
and no I never anchor.
@@CookingandFishing Thx
I've been researching water craft for the last few days and I think this fits the bill perfectly...easy transport, minimalist, mirage driven/efficient and stable. How's the windage?
Haha you made me look up "windage." If you mean how bad it catches the wind...not terrible. The hull is low profile, but it's also very light, so you will get pushed around a bit...but that's what mirage drives are for!
Great. I'm getting one then and I'm definitely adding the car mats and making my own sonar board.
Nice set up. I want the same to go fishing
Do it! if you can't have a hard kayak this is the best option by far.
Cooking and Fishing nice I going to do the same
Great setup!! Still recommend the Hobie isup? What type of screws did you use to attach the track to you cooler?
I retired the i11s last year, after trying an Outback I settled on the Lynx. I hear the new Hobie inflatables are improved, the itrek 9 looks like a badass little boat for sure.
Oh the screws came with the trac mount...I think I ordered them from yak attack.
@@CookingandFishing how do you like the Lynx?
@@theoutdoordad7395 Very happy with the Lynx. It's light, fast, turns well (not as tightly as the i11s though), the only hard kayak I would want to fish from.
I'm seriously considering purchasing this kayak. But how long does it take from pulling the kayak out of the car until you're ready to launch (i.e. getting everything on and ready to go)? And also from when you land to when you're ready to drive home? Thanks.
Well it takes me forever...esp with rinsing down my rods/mirage drive/kayak. I'd say at least 30 minutes to set up and 40ish to take down, but that all depends on how much gear you're taking and how OCD you are with your gear. I've seen videos of guys being in the water within 10 minutes, from taking their i11s out of the bag!
It depends on your gear and how you inflate the I 11 . I use an electric pump to pump the center compartment and fill the wing compartments with Hobie's supplied pump . Attach seat, mirage drive, paddle, safety gear, rods, and basket behind seat. I have a bad back and get it done in 10 to 15 minutes. I am also 69 years old going on 18. All the best.
Thanks bud, and a happy early 19th birthday!
Excellent video!
That net is bad ass little high put well worth the price
Yeah it's a nice net, only complaint is the bag's a little shallow...just heard fishpond came out with a deeper bag, might have to check that out.
Just sold my '17 PA 14 so that I'd use the i11s more. Did you pick up a 2018 hull? I'm jealous of all the additional mat they added in front, probably after you had yours punctured.
Hoping to turn some heads in the tournament scene this year being the only SUP or inflatable fishing tournaments.
haha tbh, I wish they hadn't added the foam mat...blood/slime gets in the grooves and it takes forever to dry after washing, also it's adding unnecessary weight. Hobie did replace my hull because the mirage well cracked, not sure how it happened but I sent in a photo and they sent me a new hull. So far I have nothing but good things to say about that company.
That PA 14 is a beast! You're going from their heaviest yak to their lightest!
As much as I googled can't find any mention to the i11s new hull... is there any info on that, should I wait for the 2018 or go for 2017?
As far as I can tell, the 2017 hull just has more foam decking around the mirage drive well, and comes in a camo color. The main difference between 2016 vs 2017 is the 180 drive!
What's the speed and stability difference between the two? Are you glad you sold the pro angler?
What rig did you use to hold your transducer?
It's a custom board a friend made for me, that's held down by bungees. Hobie came out with a rudder transducer mount kit you can check out.
I need a little help. I just received my i11s in Olive/Gray along with the exact same Advanced Elements gauged pump you are using. The problem is none of the pump adapters work on the Hobie. Which adapter are you using to connect to the kayak and where did you get it? Thanks.
Here's the adapter you need: amzn.to/2Ku0M7J
Enjoy your new kayak!
Thank You!
I was not aware that a true inflatable fishing kayak was available :) Living in a NYC apartment , nothing else works for me . Any advise on max wind speeds & wave heights ? Thank You for sharing your knowledge .
I think it varies from person to person, for me if it's over 15mph sustained I'm sleeping in. Been out in some 2-3ft chop, a lot depends on wind direction too along with tide; 10mph east wind in certain areas of RB on an outgoing tide can become almost unfishable, whereas on incoming it's a nice drift speed!
You sir are awesome . Time to promote your channel
facebook.com/cooperdesu/videos/vb.623895176/10159854346955177/?type=3 Have been out in bigger swell than this, this was same day- same area (about 200 metres away). Very very stable out on water - being inflatable it handles different than a solid kayak. Wind isnt fun. I live in a townhouse in Sydney and this make it easy to use, I dont even have a car, I walk with it setup almost (I put all weight on above the wheels, and strap it down, then move it when I launch it. Will have to do a video of it one day. I launch from a wall, its easy though as its so lightweight.
Definitely shoot video of your launch and setup! That's some big water you're pedaling in, iconic opera house in the background...how's fishing in Sydney?
That starport Mount is a Railblaza HD
Yes it is!
Have u tried it in early winter? Would u recommend it for cold waters?
Sure, coldest water I've been in was 34F lake froze over next day - the important thing is dressing for submersion. I wear a drysuit when water temp is below 50.
oh wow!! it's like a sup inflatable but is it safe as a means ?? my fear is that he expels at any moment at sea!!!!!!!
Where did you get that valve that locks on for inflation?
Here you go: amzn.to/2QVlm1n
Thank you! I was looking for this for awhile.
Lol iv got a k1 kyak just added a peace of extra string to attach my landng net ... now I see this set us and I look and feel like a right cheap skate! Lol... one day maybe.
Hey if it floats you'll figure out a way to make it work! Make sure you wear your PFD and appropriate cold-weather gear and go catch fish!
@@CookingandFishing pfd? I just did 62mile on the k1. Bit of fishing done on the way along the cannal...had a few chub. No carp or barbel yet tho...👍
Hey, do you have a FB page? Want to send you a DM
Sushi Everyday hey! No fb page, but DM me on IG cookingandfishing!
cool bro
As you can see the kayak is now 100 percent bungee cords!
lol pretty much!
Great video! Hoping to join you and fish this year! Or have you join me.
What cart is that ?
It's the i-series cart, I don't recommend it for sand, though the kayak is light enough you can bulldog through.
Hey rog, you fish? Good video
Thanks buddy!
Is that shark jaw proof ?
might find out one day...
i which when you find out that you are wearing your jaw proof suit :-)
@@CookingandFishing that is series question sir
lol, it's not even porgy spine-proof, so no...it's not shark proof!
I asking about that because I need to know if there's an effect of the fishing hooks about it so i had a doubt about that boat it use as fishing boat
After watching this I don't want a inflatable. (That fish really put a hole in it?)
Damn I went fishing and came back during this video.
lol yeah...it did
Can u stand up on it?
Sure, I don't but it's basically a stand up paddleboard with a seat/pedals lol.
bravo for orange flag - As a boater I have a hard time seeing the yak
prety equipped
it's rather basic compared to some other yaks. My friend's PA14 is decked out like a battleship lol...
Really nice, but nope. Can you imagine a fish full of trebles near that thing? lol
and that's why I don't use trebles or double hook rigs, at all, on my inflatable kayak!
@@CookingandFishing Exactly. I ain't got to worry about that.
Why does everything Hobie have to be so damn expensive. The Fishsup 126 is a fraction of the cost and is just as functional.
Not nearly as functional w/o a pedal system, but I agree that it's a lot to pay for an inflatable. Until one of the other pedal yak companies introduce this form factor, Hobie has the only pedal-driven inflatable lineup in the business.
@@CookingandFishing just put a trolling motor on the back. Save a ton of money and you could operate it while standing with a handle extension.
Nah you'll never get the level of boat control with a stern mounted TM vs pedal drive, it'll get you from point A to B but forget about holding position in wind/current while fishing. Spot locking TMs bow mounted, yes.
@@CookingandFishing for the price of that hobie you could get a full spot lock rig on other boats. Their stuff is just overpriced
@@tray22 just the TM tho, not the boat + trolling motor. Then you gotta fork over for batteries, lithium will run you a pretty penny. And some people (myself included) enjoy not having to deal with a motor of any kind. But ultimately I don't disagree. The only solution is for more competition in the inflatable + pedal market, and right now there is only one game in town. FWIW the i11s is an incredible fishing platform, for more than just its ease of storage/transport.