Hobie Outback vs Revolution - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Daltontribe · 05-01-2012, 06:41 PM

Seeing as I'll be going from a Emotion Grandslam to a Hobie, of the Hobie Mirage Revolution or Hobie Mirage Outback which one is better for fishing off shore of say La Jolla, or the kelp off of Carlsbad and any open water for that matter. Is the speed of the revolution that much of a diff? Or do most prefer the stability of the Outback, Id like to try targeting WSB, big hallies, an the occasional yellow when i can. And Im up in Oceanside, so where is a good place to get them?

Daniel

jorluivil · 05-01-2012, 07:04 PM

The age old question.............

Phatford · 05-02-2012, 06:46 AM

If you do a search, you will find that this question can't be answered!
They are both good in their own way, as well as bad in their own way... You probably will not regret getting either boat once you outfit it to your needs, unless you really wanted a Pro Angler! ha ha

smithers · 05-02-2012, 08:07 AM

I saw rumours of the new PA online the very day my new Revo 11 arrived. Full details came out a few days later.

That is the boat I certainly would have bought; designed from ground up for fishing and just light enough to go on my rack. I was very close to returning the Revo. (Cost of shipping plus waiting unknown weeks for the new boat made me decide to keep the Revo. Will probably get add a PA later, maybe in winter for some hoop netting. Leave one boat down in SD keep one here in Ventura...

However, after taking the Revo 11 out a couple times, I love it. Most of all I love that it's so light I can just pick it up and slide it on the roof. Pick it up, put it on my head, and walk down to shore. If it were any heavier I wouldn't be able to move it this way without worrying about hurting my back, which I've had trouble with before. I bought a cart but haven't even used it yet.

I considered the Outback also, and realized that for hoop netting that would be much better than the Revo. But again, if you have any concerns about moving the thing, Revo 11 is a sweet boat I'm so glad I kept it. 11 is probably small for someone over 6'.

Yakin · 05-02-2012, 08:21 AM

I would say if you got minor back problems or can't lift much go with the revo.
As for me I have the PA and it is a battle ship made for fishing toads!
was in 3 foot swells standing in it taking a piss off the side no problem at all!
Depends on what you are looking into doing.
Go to OEX and go test drive a couple of their outback and revos lift them peddle/paddle in them and see witch is best to your likings

Iceman · 05-02-2012, 10:10 AM

Don't forget the Adventure

05-01-2012, 06:41 PM	#1
Daltontribe Surf Launch Roll Tester Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vista, Cal Posts: 44	Hobie Outback vs Revolution Seeing as I'll be going from a Emotion Grandslam to a Hobie, of the Hobie Mirage Revolution or Hobie Mirage Outback which one is better for fishing off shore of say La Jolla, or the kelp off of Carlsbad and any open water for that matter. Is the speed of the revolution that much of a diff? Or do most prefer the stability of the Outback, Id like to try targeting WSB, big hallies, an the occasional yellow when i can. And Im up in Oceanside, so where is a good place to get them? Daniel

05-01-2012, 07:04 PM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	The age old question............. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

05-02-2012, 08:07 AM	#4
smithers Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 39	Happy with my revo I saw rumours of the new PA online the very day my new Revo 11 arrived. Full details came out a few days later. That is the boat I certainly would have bought; designed from ground up for fishing and just light enough to go on my rack. I was very close to returning the Revo. (Cost of shipping plus waiting unknown weeks for the new boat made me decide to keep the Revo. Will probably get add a PA later, maybe in winter for some hoop netting. Leave one boat down in SD keep one here in Ventura... However, after taking the Revo 11 out a couple times, I love it. Most of all I love that it's so light I can just pick it up and slide it on the roof. Pick it up, put it on my head, and walk down to shore. If it were any heavier I wouldn't be able to move it this way without worrying about hurting my back, which I've had trouble with before. I bought a cart but haven't even used it yet. I considered the Outback also, and realized that for hoop netting that would be much better than the Revo. But again, if you have any concerns about moving the thing, Revo 11 is a sweet boat I'm so glad I kept it. 11 is probably small for someone over 6'.

05-02-2012, 08:21 AM	#5
Yakin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Bernardino, CA Posts: 913	I would say if you got minor back problems or can't lift much go with the revo. As for me I have the PA and it is a battle ship made for fishing toads! was in 3 foot swells standing in it taking a piss off the side no problem at all! Depends on what you are looking into doing. Go to OEX and go test drive a couple of their outback and revos lift them peddle/paddle in them and see witch is best to your likings __________________ Remember There are Many Fish in the Sea MEANS MORE TO EAT!!!

05-02-2012, 10:10 AM	#6
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Don't forget the Adventure __________________

05-02-2012, 06:46 AM	#3
Phatford Heroes on the Water Staff Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Anahiem Posts: 176	If you do a search, you will find that this question can't be answered! They are both good in their own way, as well as bad in their own way... You probably will not regret getting either boat once you outfit it to your needs, unless you really wanted a Pro Angler! ha ha