Looks like a New Hobie - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Billy V · 02-19-2009, 10:49 PM

The Pro Angler looks sweet.
http://www.hobiecat.com/fishing/models_proangler.html

Grego · 02-19-2009, 11:16 PM

Heyyyy....that rod holder is similar to what I was thinking, except I was just gonna do one hole for the tips and one for the rear, maybe I just need a bungee like that one does for the rear. These things are getting tricked out....A+ for thought and innovation on that one.

aftahour · 02-20-2009, 12:03 AM

that thing is pimp.. all it needs is a tolet and ur good all day.

B Slate · 02-20-2009, 12:11 AM

Half boat half kayak
Would not want to lift it though

467echo · 02-20-2009, 06:05 AM

that thing is a beast @ 88lbs, I thought my xfactor was heavy!

dorf · 02-20-2009, 06:22 AM

I think I'll stick with my outback.

Mine has 4 molded in rod holders (2 in front, 2 in back). Sure the Pro angler can store 6 rods but has only 2 rod holders in the rear.
Mine has 2 cup holders. Pro Angler has none.
Mine has 2 quick release bungie strap for the front hact. Pro Angler has 2 bungies to release for front hatch.
Mine weighs in at 70 pounds and I can lift it over my head to load it on my jeep. The Pro Angler is 138 pounds. I'll need a special trailer for it. iguess that is the part boat about it.
Sure the Pro Angler has easy access "replaceable mounting boards". Usually when they mention that something is replaceable it means that it will break sooner than latter and the replacement part will cost a lot to replace..if you can find it.
I think I'll keep ahold of my OutBack for a while longer.

But who knows I'll probably fall in love with it when I see it at Fred Hall.

Montesdad · 02-20-2009, 06:45 AM

I saw one of the prototypes down at a local shop - very big and heavy. Looks to be more of a flat water bass boat and slow to get around compared to the other Hobies. One of the test drivers said it was quite stable in the water and outside the harbor in the swells despite sitting pretty high off the water.

steamroll · 02-20-2009, 07:34 AM

Think boat, not kayak.

We'll have one at Fred Hall Long Beach to show off

Standing and casting surface irons, sight fishing, scuba diving, spearfishing and more

This boat has the room, stability and weight capacity to handle anything.

Matt · 02-20-2009, 07:44 AM

Ok, so a couple of months ago whilst fishing LJ, I saw the hobie team testing this boat. It is definitely one hell of a machine!! However, if you have ever remarked about the bulkiness of an Xfactor, ya better be ready...they had a trailer for this yak! Just for the record, I am in no way hating on this machine just stating that it is definitely a lot closer to a skiff than it is a "standard" kayak, it is damn near a new concept, it truly looks awesome in all honesty, the sight fishing that can be acheived with this boat is almost unimaginable!! Cannot wait to see this thing in its completed form!!!

Jim Sammons LJKF · 02-20-2009, 10:20 AM

Saw it at OR in August. Think more of a Big Boy Bass boat. Slap on an outboard and it would really be pimp. You really do need a trailer and help to deal with this beast. Has a lot of well thought out features though.

bajadog · 02-21-2009, 06:49 AM

Another photo of the beast.

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t...ft-carrier.jpg

MVC · 02-21-2009, 07:21 AM

I plan on buying a Hobie and was waiting for the new one to come out. I think that I will stick with the Revo.

MarkT · 02-21-2009, 08:55 AM

Looks like it has some nice features but what a tank. Who wants a yak that needs a trailer? Makes you wonder what they're thinking? Kinda like Shimano coming out with a Trinidad 50 in this day and age.

Billy V · 02-21-2009, 12:51 PM

My next fishing machine will be a 12 ft. Porta-Bote.
68 lbs. as much as my Hobie, with 670 lb. capacity.
17-20 mph with a 5 HP. motor.

I will provide free kayak towing to, or from the magic fishing grounds for my friends.

http://www.porta-bote.com/

Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiiIW...eature=related

02-19-2009, 10:49 PM	#1
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	Looks like a New Hobie The Pro Angler looks sweet. http://www.hobiecat.com/fishing/models_proangler.html Last edited by Billy V; 02-19-2009 at 11:00 PM.

02-20-2009, 06:05 AM	#5
467echo Rookie of the Month Club Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mira Mesa Posts: 483	that thing is a beast @ 88lbs, I thought my xfactor was heavy! __________________ they are getting bigger....

02-20-2009, 06:22 AM	#6
dorf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 279	I think I'll stick with my outback. Mine has 4 molded in rod holders (2 in front, 2 in back). Sure the Pro angler can store 6 rods but has only 2 rod holders in the rear. Mine has 2 cup holders. Pro Angler has none. Mine has 2 quick release bungie strap for the front hact. Pro Angler has 2 bungies to release for front hatch. Mine weighs in at 70 pounds and I can lift it over my head to load it on my jeep. The Pro Angler is 138 pounds. I'll need a special trailer for it. iguess that is the part boat about it. Sure the Pro Angler has easy access "replaceable mounting boards". Usually when they mention that something is replaceable it means that it will break sooner than latter and the replacement part will cost a lot to replace..if you can find it. I think I'll keep ahold of my OutBack for a while longer. But who knows I'll probably fall in love with it when I see it at Fred Hall. __________________ Don't try to confuse me with facts! I hereby reject your reality and submit my own.

02-20-2009, 07:34 AM	#8
steamroll Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 385	Think boat, not kayak. We'll have one at Fred Hall Long Beach to show off Standing and casting surface irons, sight fishing, scuba diving, spearfishing and more This boat has the room, stability and weight capacity to handle anything. __________________

02-20-2009, 07:44 AM	#9
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	Ok, so a couple of months ago whilst fishing LJ, I saw the hobie team testing this boat. It is definitely one hell of a machine!! However, if you have ever remarked about the bulkiness of an Xfactor, ya better be ready...they had a trailer for this yak! Just for the record, I am in no way hating on this machine just stating that it is definitely a lot closer to a skiff than it is a "standard" kayak, it is damn near a new concept, it truly looks awesome in all honesty, the sight fishing that can be acheived with this boat is almost unimaginable!! Cannot wait to see this thing in its completed form!!! __________________ Thanks Matt F.

02-19-2009, 11:16 PM	#2
Grego Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 445	Heyyyy....that rod holder is similar to what I was thinking, except I was just gonna do one hole for the tips and one for the rear, maybe I just need a bungee like that one does for the rear. These things are getting tricked out....A+ for thought and innovation on that one.

02-20-2009, 12:03 AM	#3
aftahour Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: torrance Posts: 155	that thing is pimp.. all it needs is a tolet and ur good all day.

02-20-2009, 12:11 AM	#4
B Slate Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: La Verne Posts: 92	Half boat half kayak Would not want to lift it though

02-20-2009, 06:45 AM	#7
Montesdad Grey Haired Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: So. Orange County Posts: 53	I saw one of the prototypes down at a local shop - very big and heavy. Looks to be more of a flat water bass boat and slow to get around compared to the other Hobies. One of the test drivers said it was quite stable in the water and outside the harbor in the swells despite sitting pretty high off the water.

02-20-2009, 10:20 AM	#10
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	Saw it at OR in August. Think more of a Big Boy Bass boat. Slap on an outboard and it would really be pimp. You really do need a trailer and help to deal with this beast. Has a lot of well thought out features though. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

02-21-2009, 06:49 AM	#11
bajadog I eats what I kills Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 393	Another photo of the beast. http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t...ft-carrier.jpg __________________ Please release bill-fish.

02-21-2009, 07:21 AM	#12
MVC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 278	I plan on buying a Hobie and was waiting for the new one to come out. I think that I will stick with the Revo.

02-21-2009, 08:55 AM	#13
MarkT Deep Release Specialist Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 94	Looks like it has some nice features but what a tank. Who wants a yak that needs a trailer? Makes you wonder what they're thinking? Kinda like Shimano coming out with a Trinidad 50 in this day and age.

02-21-2009, 12:51 PM	#14
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	My next fishing machine will be a 12 ft. Porta-Bote. 68 lbs. as much as my Hobie, with 670 lb. capacity. 17-20 mph with a 5 HP. motor. I will provide free kayak towing to, or from the magic fishing grounds for my friends. http://www.porta-bote.com/ Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiiIW...eature=related