Hobie Mirage Pro Angler Kayak
Hi all. Thinking about a fishing kayak instead of a Jon boat. This kayak looks like it is a really nice one. Anybody have this particular model? Anybody have a Hobie kayak? I know plenty of people on this board do kayak fishing. Is it easy to do? I have never been in a kayak in my life but it looks like it would not be that difficult to learn. Just looking to go up & down the Dania Cutoff canal & fish.
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Where is my kayak fishing buddy with his great advice? Zimmernole.
Feedback/comments?
Where is my kayak fishing buddy with his great advice? Zimmernole.
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I live on the water so I will just have to pull out of the water & put in the yard.
I have a Hobie Outback and love it. I'd like a PA but the cost and weight are keeping me in the Outback.
You just can't beat the hands free aspect... It is awesome!
Just make sure it's hidden and under lock and key afterwards, or it wont take long for you to be out of one PA.
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How do you transport your yak?
I also have the trailer Hobie recommended. I purchased it from the place i bought the Yak for 900 i think. I have no problem putting it into the water by myself, just slide the back half off and then lift the front have off and i drag it into the water. The wheel cart would be a little easier if you need to move it a long distance but it can be done without it. I also have the 12 footer and it weighs just under 90 lbs but i unload it before i move it back onto the trailer. Getting it on the trailer i just lift the front onto the rubber bushing as far as i can then i pull it onto the trailer. Not too tough but im also young, it may be more difficult for some people. A lot of places will have a day they bring kayaks to some body of water to test drive them, you should look into your local Hobie dealer
Which particular model is that?
Looks like a pro angler 12 , about $2,800 new.
I actually want a fishing kayak with peddles. I have been looking on Craigslist & Ebay for used one
@JohnD - I went & sat in a brand new pro angler 12 yesterday at Nautical Ventures. It is sweet & nice minus the almost 3 grand price tag.
Stay on the hunt, you can find used pro angler 14' yaks. Not a lot 12's ,if any on the used market. They just came out a few months back..Native Mariner 12.5 is a nice yak also.