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Swilliams921 · Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2013 12:57 pm Post subject: Just got a Hobie Outback

After many months (possibly a couple of years) of wanting a kayak or boat, I used today being my 30th birthday as an excuse to pull the trigger and make a move. I went with a kayak just because I don't have the patience to maintain a boat. I decided I wanted a Hobie and a couple of times trying regular kayaks and having the wind pick up and wear me out trying to paddle back to the truck. There are plenty of accessories I want for it but for now I'm waiting for a less rough day than today to just take it out and have some fun. My first purchase is going to be a milk crate or have plenty of topside storage if I can manage to find one along with a top to secure everything.

If anyone has any tips or wouldn't mind having some company kayak fishing let me know. I usually just make sure I fish with people around but it would be even safer to fish with someone. I have friends that don't fish as much as I do nor do they have kayaks but have the means to rent.

Tyler · Site Admin Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 12865

Fun and surprisingly fast! I wish I still had mine.
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Swilliams921 · Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2013 1:00 pm Post subject:

When I did the demo ride I was amazed at how fast I was going into a 20+ mph wind this morning.

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AcousTennis · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 13 Sep 2010 Posts: 1319

I would love a hobie for days like today! Congrats on your new ride!
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Swilliams921 · Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2013 3:02 pm Post subject:

I'm almost definitely going tomorrow morning. I'm pretty confident the rain is past but the wind might still be rough but now I have the means to get around with no problem.

FishLady · Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2013 4:24 pm Post subject:

Good choice, you went straight to the top of the line!!!
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ccfishingcoach · Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 9:26 am Post subject:

Very nice...I just got one at the beginning of the summer from another forum member and I love it. Super stable and being able to fish and peddle is pretty sweet. No complaints yet other than the weight, just gotta hulk up to move it around easier. Cool

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Swilliams921 · Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 9:28 am Post subject:

That's why I went with the Outback. It's approx 75 lbs empty. I was thinking about a pro angler but quickly realized I would need to buy a trailer to go along with that. Maybe I'll upgrade to that and a trailer once I reach retirement age and can't lift the outback onto my SUV anymore.