While Hobie may be a name better known to sailors than fishermen, don’t turn a blind eye. The company makes a wide range of kayaks that are purposely engineered to get you where the fish are.
If you’re a Hobie fan and looking for a new rig, consider one of these Hobie kayaks. They’re designed with anglers in mind.
Mirage Pro Angler 14
The Hobie Mirage Pro Anger 14 is Hobie’s original Pro Angler fishing kayak, and it packs a ton of features geared towards fishermen.
It packs 6 horizontal rod lockers (no need to re-tie every couple casts, just reach for a new outfit), with multiple storage compartments – in their words, enough to empty a store. At the angler’s feet, there is a large hatch with a pivoting tackle management system, and there are also hatches at the bow and stern.
It also features a Guardian Transducer Shield to streamline your fishfinding capabilities, as well as Hobie’s powerful Mirage Drive 180 with kick-up Turbo Fins. This pedal-driven kayak is fast and is perfect in shallow water.
It’s also ultra-stable, enough to stand in, and there’s even a non-skid deck which is a bonus for sight-fishing and fighting.
Mirage Passport 12.0
If the Mirage Pro Angler 14 is a little over-engineered for you and you’re looking for something slightly less overwhelming, consider the Passport 12.0.
This Hobie Kayak has two fishing rod holders and plenty of storage for tackle and gear, despite being slightly smaller than the Pro Angler 14.
It also has a Transducer Cavity to facilitate your use of fish-finding electronics, as well as a wide, stable cockpit with EVA deck padding. Though smaller, it’s still stable enough to stand and cast to or fight fish.
The Passport 12.0 is also powered by a Mirage Drive with Glide Technology as well as kick-up fins.
Truthfully, it offers a lot of what the Pro Angler 14 offers in a scaled-down package, and it’s smaller, lighter, and it’s substantially more affordable.
This is the one to get if you want most of the functionality, space, and stability of the Pro Angler 14, but on a budget.
Mirage iTrek 9
The Mirage iTrek 9 is the minimalist angler’s Hobie. In fact, it elevates space-saving, lightweight design, and convenience to an art form.
The Mirage iTrek 9 is an inflatable that packs away into a roller bag, making for easy transport or storage. If you’re tight on space, this is the Hobie for you. It also has a fitted weight of only 20 pounds. No trailer? No problem.
It’s fast, agile, maneuverable, and stable enough to stand on. Just be aware: this comes at the expense of storage area and other features. You’ll need to carry most of your tackle in a vest or pack. There is a tie-down at the rear, though.
It’s hardly even a Hobie kayak; it’s more like a hybrid between a kayak and SUP, but it has a lot of crossover features. For instance, it’s powered by Hobie’s MirageDrive GT system with kick-up fins and it has a rudder and an elevated seat.
This is the one to get if you’re tight on space or want to get back to basics.
Looking for Other Hobie Kayaks?
Want to explore other Hobie kayaks? There are many others like these available at No Bad Days Kayaks, and summarizing each of them in an article of this short length is no easy feat.
Get up close and personal with some of them at their website and don’t hesitate to reach out to their customer service at 512-229-0560. Tell them what you’re looking for in a Hobie kayak and they will personalize their recommendations.
