hobie outback owners - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dorf · 06-01-2010, 07:18 AM

I have an ‘07 Outback. I got it because it was ready to fish. I was pleasantly surprised on how fast it moved. The stability is great; I am 6’3” 215 lbs and have had my 6 and 7 y/o boys on it at the same time. Although speed is not a concern of mine I have raced my friend (5’8” 250lbs) on my other Outback and with his 7 y/o son on the bow where we were each able to create sizable wakes. I plow through the surf with relative ease at La Jolla and landing is okay. Having my boys on, I do not go to La Jolla as that extra weight can get tiring and landing problematic. The 3 of us have not had any problems fishing in the bays. Just to test it out I have had my 2 boys, my wif and myself on at the same time. It is cramped but we were able to tool around Tidelands for a little while before it got too uncomfortable.

I have not been on the Revo, so I cannot comment there but I am very happy with my Outback.

I don’t know if Hobie has updated their instructional/promotional video though. If they have not I recommend disregarding the part where they say to remove the drive while landing and secure it with the bungee cord. It will not hold if you get rolled and that is a $300.00 plus mistake.

Good luck in your choice.

roadx · 06-20-2010, 08:24 AM

i picked up a used outback from fastlane (demo used on the Islander Charters) and just wanted to thank everyone for their input and brag a little

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i felt the outback just fits me better,

so when you revo guys go speeding past me at LJ, just laugh and say i told ya so, and when you see my head bounce off the beach.... call 911 then... laugh and tell me i told you so

if anyone needs a used hobie outback or livebait well there was some available yesterday.

Billy V · 06-20-2010, 09:42 AM

You're going to love the boat either way....
Its a Hobie - fishing off a peddle kayak is just easier.

Now go land that Monster Halibut and lay him/her flat on top of the concave bow hatch.
-See there is a strong point us Revo guys don't have.

06-01-2010, 07:18 AM	#1
dorf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 279	I have an ‘07 Outback. I got it because it was ready to fish. I was pleasantly surprised on how fast it moved. The stability is great; I am 6’3” 215 lbs and have had my 6 and 7 y/o boys on it at the same time. Although speed is not a concern of mine I have raced my friend (5’8” 250lbs) on my other Outback and with his 7 y/o son on the bow where we were each able to create sizable wakes. I plow through the surf with relative ease at La Jolla and landing is okay. Having my boys on, I do not go to La Jolla as that extra weight can get tiring and landing problematic. The 3 of us have not had any problems fishing in the bays. Just to test it out I have had my 2 boys, my wif and myself on at the same time. It is cramped but we were able to tool around Tidelands for a little while before it got too uncomfortable. I have not been on the Revo, so I cannot comment there but I am very happy with my Outback. I don’t know if Hobie has updated their instructional/promotional video though. If they have not I recommend disregarding the part where they say to remove the drive while landing and secure it with the bungee cord. It will not hold if you get rolled and that is a $300.00 plus mistake. Good luck in your choice. __________________ Don't try to confuse me with facts! I hereby reject your reality and submit my own.

06-20-2010, 08:24 AM	#2
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	i picked up a used outback from fastlane (demo used on the Islander Charters) and just wanted to thank everyone for their input and brag a little . i felt the outback just fits me better, so when you revo guys go speeding past me at LJ, just laugh and say i told ya so, and when you see my head bounce off the beach.... call 911 then... laugh and tell me i told you so if anyone needs a used hobie outback or livebait well there was some available yesterday. __________________

06-20-2010, 09:42 AM	#3
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	You're going to love the boat either way.... Its a Hobie - fishing off a peddle kayak is just easier. Now go land that Monster Halibut and lay him/her flat on top of the concave bow hatch. -See there is a strong point us Revo guys don't have.