Hobie Mirage

[Wish-I-Were-Fishn]

Anyone using one of the Hobie Mirage boats? They look pretty sweet. Keeps your hands free to fish.

[ted4887]

I've seen one in action before, and when I asked the guy how it was he just raved about it. If I had the cash, it would be at the top of my list. Hobie makes an excellent product.

[MN BassFisher]

Yeah, they do look like pretty sweet boats! Also, if I had the cash I would probably be in one. The only negative I can think of besides price, for me, is the weight. I'm by myself a lot (no friends with yaks - YET), so loading could be a bit harder.

[Chode2235]

People generally love them, but they are a bit heavier.

Also, some of them (mostly the outback and sport) are a pain to paddle with a traditional paddle. The Revolution is probably the most versatile of their boats.

I have 'paddled' in an outback a couple times and absolutely love it.

I would also look at the Native Watercraft boats too. They also have some that you can peddle, as well as mount a regular trolling motor, or a specially designed one too.

If I were in the market for a fishing kayak (rivers and small lakes) it would be between the outback and the Ultimate 12.5.

[ted4887]

If you've got the cash for the Hobie, check out the Ocean Kayak Torque. It's got an actual trolling motor, and you can paddle too.