Hobie Pro Angler - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

BC · 03-16-2009, 04:21 PM

I was able to try out the Pro Angler yesterday.

Went up to Dana Point Kayak Center to try out the Outback and Revo and they had the Pro Angler in the water just sitting there. First impression was what a well laid out platform.

Plenty of room for all the fishing gear you’d want to bring along.

Being heavier and wider than a normal kayak it took a little longer to get it going. Not sure if they do but if the turbo fins can be put on this beast it probably would help. Once up to plane did a few turns and it handled well. The one thing I really noticed is it didn’t track as well as I’d hoped. It needed constant adjustments to keep it tracking straight. Not sure if you could put the sailing rudder on if it might help with the tracking issue.

Tried the Outback, the test yak had turbo fins and the standard rudder, liked it. Easy to get up and going, tracks and turns well. Next up was the Revo with stock fins and rudder. I liked this one the best. It’s close to the same width and length as my O.K. Prowler, but with the mirage drive. The Revo got up to plane the quickest, very maneuverable and tracked the straightest. Not sure if I’m ready to make the change from paddle to peddle but it sure was nice trying out the three models.

BC

KennyHill · 03-16-2009, 06:18 PM

That pro angler looks sweet. i would even be interested in getting one. im not to worried about the wieght. im more worried about maneuvering it out in the water. it looks like alot of kayak to peddle around. Did you try standing up in it??

MarkT · 03-16-2009, 06:25 PM

It comes with the Turbo Fins.

Drew · 03-16-2009, 08:22 PM

It's really stable and easy to stand in - see video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UucSya5_8FI

If I can stand in it anyone can.

KennyHill · 03-16-2009, 09:13 PM

that thing is impressive. i think i want one!

Drew · 03-16-2009, 09:35 PM

It's a blast. OEX Oceanside has a bunch on order, should get them early/mid april.

bajadog · 03-17-2009, 05:07 AM

where is the outboard mount?

BC · 03-17-2009, 05:55 AM

Didn't try standing up. But it was very maneuverable.

BC

03-16-2009, 04:21 PM	#1
BC Junior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 3	Hobie Pro Angler I was able to try out the Pro Angler yesterday. Went up to Dana Point Kayak Center to try out the Outback and Revo and they had the Pro Angler in the water just sitting there. First impression was what a well laid out platform. Plenty of room for all the fishing gear you’d want to bring along. Being heavier and wider than a normal kayak it took a little longer to get it going. Not sure if they do but if the turbo fins can be put on this beast it probably would help. Once up to plane did a few turns and it handled well. The one thing I really noticed is it didn’t track as well as I’d hoped. It needed constant adjustments to keep it tracking straight. Not sure if you could put the sailing rudder on if it might help with the tracking issue. Tried the Outback, the test yak had turbo fins and the standard rudder, liked it. Easy to get up and going, tracks and turns well. Next up was the Revo with stock fins and rudder. I liked this one the best. It’s close to the same width and length as my O.K. Prowler, but with the mirage drive. The Revo got up to plane the quickest, very maneuverable and tracked the straightest. Not sure if I’m ready to make the change from paddle to peddle but it sure was nice trying out the three models. BC

03-17-2009, 05:07 AM	#7
bajadog I eats what I kills Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 393	where is the outboard mount? __________________ Please release bill-fish.

03-16-2009, 06:18 PM	#2
KennyHill Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Temecula CA. Posts: 117	That pro angler looks sweet. i would even be interested in getting one. im not to worried about the wieght. im more worried about maneuvering it out in the water. it looks like alot of kayak to peddle around. Did you try standing up in it??

03-16-2009, 06:25 PM	#3
MarkT Deep Release Specialist Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 94	It comes with the Turbo Fins.

03-16-2009, 08:22 PM	#4
Drew Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 45	It's really stable and easy to stand in - see video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UucSya5_8FI If I can stand in it anyone can.

03-16-2009, 09:13 PM	#5
KennyHill Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Temecula CA. Posts: 117	that thing is impressive. i think i want one!

03-16-2009, 09:35 PM	#6
Drew Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 45	It's a blast. OEX Oceanside has a bunch on order, should get them early/mid april.

03-17-2009, 05:55 AM	#8
BC Junior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 3	Didn't try standing up. But it was very maneuverable. BC