Jag, I don't need a trolling motor. The motors are those two things between my hips and my feet. And in Utah, anything not human-powered has to be registered and licensed. So I can avoid that by having a pedal-powered kayak. The thing around my neck is my PFD, of course.
The only drawback to the Hobie is its weight. It tops 100 pounds empty. Getting it on and off the roof of my car is the hardest part of any fishing trip, but at least I never have to lift the whole thing at once. Just lift the bow to the car, go around and lift the stern while sliding it up. Done. The upside to the weight is its stability. I can stand to fish with no qualms whatsoever. This thing is a flat-out fishing machine.
