[Phone book]

g'day all.

Iam looking at getting a new hobie fishing yak. I will be using it in the river about 90% of the time but i may take it out on the ocean on a very calm dayevery now and then. Do you think the hobie mirage sport fish would suit me or the hobie mirage outback fish. The main difference i see is the sport is 9 foot and the outback is 12 foot.

Thanks

 

[Scott]

Mate, send a pm to one or all of the following;

Sunhobie
HobieAus
Hobievic
Outerlimit

They are all fellow members who are Hobie Dealers with the exception of HobieAus who is one of the main dudes at Hobie Australia. Any or all of them can best recommend the right Hobie for you.

Catch ya Scott

 

[hairymick]

G'day PB welcome aboard mate.

I haven't paddled/peddled a Hobie yet but I would also checkout the new revolution. it really looks the goods to me.

 

[Redro]

I saw the Revolution at the Paris Boat Show 2 weeks ago - just landed from the US. Looks pretty good - being marketed as something of a hybrid....offering speed, manouverability and stability.

 

[deano]

I have the outfitter fish (12ft) - see photo - and it has handled all conditions I have put it through.

I bought a tandem so my wife can come on board but most of the time I go solo and use the front seating position as a storage platform (I am currently working out how to build a live bait tank to fit the forward seating position).

The larger outback yak looks like it is not as squashed and cramped as the smaller sport model.

 

[evarn]

Seeing as I own a Revolution, I thought I'd add my two cents.

I think you should have a serious look at one. Take one for a test run if possible. They handle well, the storage access is sensational and stability shouldn't be a problem in the river...

I take mine out on PPB and I handle the swell alright and the chop... even the chop that cuts across the top of the swell isn't an issue in the revo... and i'm just a beginner!

The hole for the sail kit comes in handy too if you wanna put in a fish finder.

Cheers

Ivan

 

[jdbb]

Hello Phone book

If the choice is between the sport and the outback, go with the outback. If you think you might want to do a bit of paddling, have a look at the adventure.

 

[fishing mik]

mate i had the same problem so i took both for a test peddle and liked the sports fish better (felt a bit more stable in it) so thats the one i am gettig . so if you can take them out for a test run you will be able to decide easy as .

cheers mik

 

[onemorecast]

I have had a Sport for a few months. In my short time with it I would consider a couple of things:

1. Your weight - The Sport is rated to 111Kgs, I'm 90kg and with gear I suspect it gets close to 100kg. There's a longish thread here about Sports leaking through the rudder lines (mine does) but also a solution to it to.

2. The Yaks weight. The sport is pretty light and it's length make's it relatively easy to lift onto the car. When I tried the outback, I found it's additional weight and length made it a little more awkward to get on the car. - But I also say that noting that I'm 46, not super fit, and on the short side.

All this said I love the Sport and can't get enough of it. It is light but very stable and easy to fish from. I've not taken it outside but hope to join a few other members this summer on some trips outside Sydney Heads.

If I were to buy another one today I think I would consider the Outback or the Revolution as I have gained a few ideas here about how to get it on and off the car more easily, and becasue my kids love it too, but I can't sit them on it and given them rides as it really does overload the boat.

Good luck

 

[onemorecast]

I have had a Sport for a few months. In my short time with it I would consider a couple of things:

1. Your weight - The Sport is rated to 111Kgs, I'm 90kg and with gear I suspect it gets close to 100kg. There's a longish thread here about Sports leaking through the rudder lines (mine does) but also a solution to it to.

2. The Yaks weight. The sport is pretty light and it's length make's it relatively easy to lift onto the car. When I tried the outback, I found it's additional weight and length made it a little more awkward to get on the car. - But I also say that noting that I'm 46, not super fit, and on the short side.

All this said I love the Sport and can't get enough of it. It is light but very stable and easy to fish from. I've not taken it outside but hope to join a few other members this summer on some trips outside Sydney Heads.

If I were to buy another one today I think I would consider the Outback or the Revolution as I have gained a few ideas here about how to get it on and off the car more easily, and becasue my kids love it too, but I can't sit them on it and given them rides as it really does overload the boat.

Good luck

 

[swan]

I only just got a Hobie Mirage Outback Fish and found it suited me fine.
I test paddled & peddled quite a few before I picked it. And I sorta think it's a very personal choice to pick the one that just right for U and what ya want to use it for and where.
Also, it's kinda alotta fun going thru the process too, or it was for me anyway. And don't rush it either.

Good luck

 

[Cuda]

Nice nickname there "phonebook". Sounds like it is a choice between the Outback and the Revolution. As per other posts, you should give both a good trial and make a choice on which one best meets your particular needs / requirements.
I have an Outback and have no complaints at all so far :wink:

Cheers

Cuda.