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I have a Hobie Pro Anger and it is awesome. For small creeks I am considering getting either a Wilderness Systems Ride or Tarpon or a Jackson Cooosa or Cuda. The Native Ultimate is pretty awesome too, but I like the self bailing SOT style. If I had three I would get a Native Ultimate or a Wilderness Systems Comander. They are what are called "hybrids". Cross between canoe and kayak.
The mirage drive on the hobies are powerful. You generate much more power than a traditional paddle on open water. The rudder control is accurate, but a paddle allows for more control. Hands free fishing is where it's at on bigger water. I do carry a hand paddle for minor adjustments to boat position and a canoe sytle paddle for use in skinny water.
Stealth is one of the biggest advantages other than getting in skinny water. It really is just a different way to fish and kind of hard to compare to bass boats. Check out the new 12 foot hobie pro anger. I have the 14 and love it, but the new seat on the 12 looks cool. The hobie sport or revolution are good compromises for creeks etc too. you just take out the mirage drive and paddle.
Last Week at Cedar Creek. Nothing big, but had a good time.