Hobie "Outfitter" question - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

deepdvr · 09-24-2009, 04:37 PM

I fish off mine both solo and with others. I also have a 5 gallon bait tank behind me. I'm not a lightweight at 215 but it works out well when I fill up a collapsable 5 gallon jug (get it at walmart or sporting goods store for a couple of bucks) and set it in the bow. Without the bait tank the ride is almost level. With the full bait tank, some water will flush in and out of the rear compartment, but you'll stay dry. I only get swamped from large boat wakes.

Its probably the most stable Hobie other than the pro angler, but also the slowest with one rider. ST turbo fins are a must but you'll still be working harder to keep up.

The fact that you are considerably behind dead center means you should have less of a chance of pearling on the landing and you take less water over the bow on the launch.

09-24-2009, 04:37 PM	#3
deepdvr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 591	I fish off mine both solo and with others. I also have a 5 gallon bait tank behind me. I'm not a lightweight at 215 but it works out well when I fill up a collapsable 5 gallon jug (get it at walmart or sporting goods store for a couple of bucks) and set it in the bow. Without the bait tank the ride is almost level. With the full bait tank, some water will flush in and out of the rear compartment, but you'll stay dry. I only get swamped from large boat wakes. Its probably the most stable Hobie other than the pro angler, but also the slowest with one rider. ST turbo fins are a must but you'll still be working harder to keep up. The fact that you are considerably behind dead center means you should have less of a chance of pearling on the landing and you take less water over the bow on the launch.