Rigging on Naked Pro Angler 14

[dsiekman]

You can run multiple lines if you have a motto or a hobie just keep pedaling and steer ......... Use dipsey drivers to get them out and vary rod lengths, line lengths and depths ........... Also beware of the drag factor when you choose lures pulling multiple

dipsey diver...heard of it but have no idea what it is. I've seen mini plastic planer boards...bad idea? I usually like to run down channel edges, 20-25' deep max, or up in the shallows, 10' deep or so. With the new PA I may get a little more confident and try bigger water.

[J.A. Veil]

Doug -

I troll 4 lines from my paddle-powered Manta Ray. I have two Scotty rod holders in fixed-mount bases just behind the seat, and two more Scotty rod holders on Scotty 438 bases that slide into the gear tracks in front of the seat. When trolling I pivot all four rod holders to the side. Typically I put two lighter lures in the front and two heavier ones in the back (I let out more line on the rear lures). I rarely have tangles when actively paddling. If I stop paddling to wind in a fish or to deal with a snag on bottom structure, there is a higher possibility of getting lines tangled, but not nearly as much as I initially expected. And if I am lucky enough to hook a large striper, the probability of crossing lines does exist (but it is worth the hassle to catch a large fish). With your pedal-power, you can continue moving forward after hooking a fish. I am looking forward to getting my new Slayer Propel so I too can experience pedal-power.

I like being able to pivot the Scotty rod holders. I do not like having rods sticking up vertically because that interferes with my casting -- with fixed-position rod holders (rocket launchers, milk crate, flush mount), there is no option to move the rods out of the way. When not trolling, I pivot the Scottys so the rods run along the axis of the kayak and lay flat.

Finally, I rarely troll hard plastic swimming lures. They tend to dance around more than the lead heads and soft plastics I pull. If you are pulling more than two swimming plugs at a time, you may need to use some other techniques to keep the lines separated.

[dsiekman]

Thanks, John. This is going to be a big change for me. I can't wait for spring!

[Jambone]

I worked on installing a Christmas gift today. My friend got me the Hobie HBar. I wasn't planning on buying one for my PA14 until I really felt like I needed one but thus far I decided against it. Since it was a gift from a buddy I thought I'd better put it on and give it try. I realized very quickly that the HBar is really better designed for the 12-foot PA. The bar needs to be about another 4 to 6 inches longer to better fit the PA14. The bar wasn't long enough to run down the mounting boards to a location that could be through bolted. I had to use screws instead and hope they are secure enough. Also, because I had already installed YakAttack Gear Track on the boards there wasn't much space left for the HBar mounts. I had to force the bars wider to mount them outboard the Gear Tracks. I was finally able to make it work and got everything put together. I'll post a few pictures tomorrow so some of this will make more sense. Do any of you all use an HBar and find them worth using? I find that the PA14 is super stable so I'm not convinced that you really need one.

[Memory Maker]

First ......... I had no trouble installing mine .......... Took less than 1/2 hour and it fits perfectly ........ I have a PA14 2012 I think ......... It is good for us older guys and the balance challenged like me. If I weighed 100 lbs less it would be less important. Standing in mine puts my weight a little forward and a little tippy. If I were lighter it would be less tippy. The h bar makes it easier to get up and down too. If you use it to balance and you start to lose it ....... Don't grab onto it because it will act as a lever and you will go over. I'm building stabilizers for mine