Hobie Mirage Outback Hobie Mirage Outback

I have been fishing from kayaks for years, mostly from cheaper boats. No comparison. At 225lb I can ride and not get wet. Hands free is the only way to go! The paddle can be strapped down easily to either side of the boat, and can be released with one hand. Love the hand rudder control. Not too easy to paddle and pedal at the same time. Could just be me.

I spent a couple of years in smaller lighter paddle kayaks. I got tired of having to control paddles and fish. I was one who could never see me spending the money on the higher priced Hobies. Well I used one and fell in love. The Outback is stable and does a wonderful job as my #1 fishing kayak. I added the turbo fins and large rudder and have been very impressed who a wide kayak tracks and steers. The Hobie layout is very nice and has lots of storage right at your finger tips. I have added a few things to fit my style of fishing (saltwater) but it comes well set up right from Hobie. The seat is comfortable on my back but after a few hours my butt would hurt. Hobie makes an inflatable pad but I just added a closed cell foam seat cushion. I just love being in control and fishing hands free. The Outback is not a speed demon but does move thru the water with ease and at a good speed.

Hobie hit a homer with the Outback!!!
Stable,comfortable,plenty of storage,a quality kayak.
Hands free is the best.............

Robin Armstrong,Pace,Fl.

USED THIS PUP A COULPE OF TIMES WHEN MY BUD WASNT HOME THOUGHT IT WAS ALL THE RAGE BEING HANDS FREE

I HAVE HAD MY HOBIE MIRAGE FOR 5 YEARS, TRAVELED ON IT FROM THE FLORIDA KEYS UP THE WEST COAST TO HUDSON FL. ALL OVER THE EVERGLADES. THE BEST PIECE OF FISHING EQUIPMENT I HAVE PURCHASED IN MY 70 YEARS. THE HOBIE WILL LEAVE MY HANDS FREE FOR FLY FISHING, THE SALESMAN LOOKED AT ME AND LAUGHED, I QUOTE HIM "" YOU CANNOT SIT DOWN AND FLY FISH."" BUT I AM NOW FINDING OUT THAT MANY ARE FLY FISHING FROM THE SITTING POSITION. I CAN TRAVEL FOR 8 HOURS AND NOT GET WORE OUT, NEVER HAVE A SORE MUSCLE. ON A RATING FROM 1 TO 5 I GIVE IT A 50 WITH OUT ANY RESERVATIONS. I RESEARCH FOR 6 MONTHS BEFORE I BOUGHT MY FIRST ONE, SAW A LOT OF GOOD ONES RIGGED FOR FISHING BUT SETTLED FOR THE HOBIE MIRAGE. IT TURNS OUT TO BE MY BEST CHOICE. I CAN GO WHERE ANYONE CAN GO ON ANY BOAT, BUT THEY CAN NOT GO WHERE I CAN.