Hobie Mirage Outback

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.

After several years of fishing on Ocean Kayaks I purchased a Hobie Outback. While I liked the Ocean's, there is no comparison to a Hobie Peddle Kayak for fishing. It handle the Ocean and Flats great.Most importantly, I catch alot of fish!
Reviewer: Michael D'Addio from Delray Beach, Florida

I bought an Outback for my wife and she loves it. I took it out on a windy day and it cut thru the waves and wind like a pro. I now have a fishing partner that lets me go fishing any time I want. I have a Quest and like it but you can't beat fishing hands free while getting a work out in.

Reviewer: Bob Mitchell from Lafayette La

Being a plus sized female at about 5 foot 6 and 240 lbs the thought of buying my first yak after never kayaking before was intimidating. I did as much research as I could, did a trial run and loved it. My primary use will be for lake and calmer river fishing. I've found it easy to rig and a breeze to peddle. My first tirp I spent over 3 hours peddling around the lake with no problems whatsoever. I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy another one. My only comments are I wish they had thought out a little more to make it easier to get the scupper cart back under the yak when you are done for the day. I hate having to hassle around with it, wound up having to unload my stuff at the shore to turn the boat on it's side to put the scupper cart in to transport back to my truck. It needs more places standard to tie things to. It would be great if they could get the price down, $1749 plus extras really hurts - would have a lot more Hobie friends out there if they did.
Reviewer: Patricia Casey from Southwestern Pennsylvania

This boat has been maybe the best piece of fishing equipment I've ever gotten more smiles for less dollars spent and it has truly given me a new lease on my fishing outlook.
Reviewer: Fastfish from Claremont,CA USA