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Iflyfish
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Kayak fishing anyone used one of these?
I am considering the purchase of a Hobie Mirage, what do you think of it? Ever been in one?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwFsDu2fNXk
Here is another link, guy catching a dorado in one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bJQcLG03HI&feature=relat...
Another link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbr9Q36KAgc&feature=relat...
The ultimate kayak fish!! 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NfK15_x6ws&NR=1
300 lb Marlin out of a kayak!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqVEvNocKTA&feature=chann...
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kaybaj
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I've had an outback for about a year and a half and love it. It's great for fishing because it leaves your hands free. I put maybe on 4-6 miles a
trip. caught some yellowtail last season. the outback is very stable but a little slower than the revolution. of course the rev. is a little less
stable.
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taoswheat
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I have had a Hobie Outback for a couple of years now. Use it in San Carlos (Guaymas). I am pretty old but have ski legs and can make 5-8 miles
trolling if the water and wind cooperate. Having a rudder that stays where you set it and free hands for fishing is great. On my first trip to San
Carlos I used a paddle kayak and the Outback wins hands down for me. It is very stable, and as a result, a bit slower than the long skinny machines,
but great for fishing. If you want to loaf a bit, there is a new motor and battery available for only $1800 or so. You get something like 2 mph for
8 hours on a charge.
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Cypress
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Iflyfish, For fishing, pedalling beats paddling any day. The only way to go.
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Bob and Susan
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nope...motor beats ALL
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maspacifico
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A friend got a Hobie a little while ago after hearing about all the fish I was getting! I wasn't convinced till I saw him on it and going faster than
I could....and I've since seen another one with a hot rod version of the mirage drive that was even faster. Not sure about getting through waves to
get out though. My friend launches in flat water. As soon as I win the lottery......
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bajamedic
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My friend/neighbor uses one to fish for salmon and steelhead on the Trinity River in Northern California and the water moves fairly quickly, he loves
it, I would prefer the motor also. JH
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Iflyfish
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Thanks for the feedback, will explore more. Looks like fun! This ain't your grandpa's kayak!
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willyAirstream
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I hadn't seen these before, thanks for the heads up. A sail kit for only $310, whaa hoo. This looks to be a better alternative to a Zodiac with a sail
kit. Less room, but easier to haul around, would sail faster and the pedal drive is a treat.
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bajasammy
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We just got one of these recently, and absolutely love it! If they weren't so pricey I'd have a fleet of them for the family. The only problem now
is that no one wants to use the other Kayaks.
Here's a picture of my son with the first fish caught using the Hobie...
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Sallysouth
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What a neat rig!Hope he threw that baby back to grow up.I recognize Estero Bay .Great spot for one of those.
Happiness is just a Baja memory away...
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bajasammy
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Yeah, we sent him on his way right after the picture. The pedals really make it so easy to fish on these things. When I get the urge for a quick
solo fish it's so much easier to drag this down rather than drop in the 14' klamath!
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Iflyfish
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Good one bajasammy, will be in Estero come Nov! I will go after his uncle!
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Santiago
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Iflyfish: There's a guy in Asuncion that uses them and launches in surf. Goes out nearly every day. Check with Shari and maybe you can get info
from him.
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Barbareno
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Santiago
Iflyfish: There's a guy in Asuncion that uses them and launches in surf. Goes out nearly every day. Check with Shari and maybe you can get info
from him. |
Yeah...he has encouraged me to pick one up when driving through the States. Kevin loves his. I know there is a picture of him somewhere with a
yellow tail he caught. I'll look for it.
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Barbareno
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Nice catch......double whammy.
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Iflyfish
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That's what I am talking about and that is one of the places I am talking about!! I will contact Shari and see what she knows.
Thanks,
Iflyfish
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fishabductor
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob and Susan
nope...motor beats ALL |
amen to that!!
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Barbareno
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http://www.hobiecat.com/kayaking/index.html
I'm going to pick up the Hobie sport. Weighs less then 50 lbs.
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shari
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well allrighty then...sounds like an Asuncion Kayak Fishing Derby coming up!!
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