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Guba

12-14-2009, 08:09 PM

http://www.hobiecat.com/fishing/models_proangler.html
http://www.hobiecat.com/media/video/..._the_world.htm

WayneChristie

12-14-2009, 08:14 PM

now that looks good, beats the old canoe for sure!

jrcw

12-14-2009, 09:36 PM

Nice set-up. I'd try one! I wonder how much...

Guba

12-14-2009, 11:18 PM

Nice set-up. I'd try one! I wonder how much...
Dealer Details:
GLENMORE SAILBOATS
1520 MERIDIAN ROAD N.E.
CALGARY, AB T2A 2N9
Phone: 1-403-266-3055
E-mail: info@glenmoresailboats.com

KOOTENAY FLY SHOP & GUIDING CO
821 7TH AVE
FERNIE, BC V0B 1M0
Phone: 1-250-423-4483
E-mail: info@kootenayflyshop.com

NAUTICAL REACH
6126 GATEWAY BLVD.
EDMONTON, AB T6H 2H8
Phone: 1-780-434-0101
E-mail: info@nauticalreach.com

...About CAD2600...:scared:

Guba

12-14-2009, 11:23 PM

Guba

12-14-2009, 11:37 PM

Apologies for the previous post duplication,,,

BigRackLover

12-14-2009, 11:41 PM

Has anyone every tired one on the Red Deer river? clearwater river? Any river/stream in AB?

What depth do they draw when fully loaded (person & gear)?

Guba

12-15-2009, 12:23 AM

...I haven't tried it... Having my impressions from the website...

thumper

12-15-2009, 09:47 AM

I've been using a Hobie Outback for 2 years now, and my wife has a Hobie Sport - both with the 'Mirage' (peddle) drives. I'm 250 lbs, 6 ft+ and the Outback has capacity to spare. They're fast, incredibly stable, and totally handsfree - you can fish or hunt without taking your hands off the rod/gun. I've used mine on large, cold lakes like Minnewanka and Maligne, and tons of smaller lakes and ponds. With the wheel 'cart'' option, they're easy to wheel in just about anywhere. I have not used it on rivers, so can't comment on thehir suitability there. I can manage putting the Outback on top of my suburban by myself, but the new Pro Angler is bigger and heavier, and might be a little more difficult to load/unload. On a trailer it would be easy, and it sure looks sweet in the water - if I left it at the cabin all the time, I'd go with a Pro Angler, but as I'm continually putting my yak on & off the roof rack, I'll stick with the Outback.
Although a little fearful of the water, my wife loves her Hobie Sport. Its stability has given her the confidence to take it out every morning by herself for a peddle around the lake.
Last summer, I only used my aluminum 14ft boat/8 hp Honda for 2 hours to take some kids out fishing. But we both used our Hobies daily.

Here's a shot of the Outback rigged out for fishing:
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b23/Canmoron/P1030361.jpg

I also added a camo cuddy, and gun rack for duck hunting with the Outback. It's very stealthy as the birds don't recognize the low profile as a threat, and you can back into the reeds or bullrushes and dissappear.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b23/Canmoron/IMG_0077.jpg

I bought my Outback at the Glenmore Sailboats shop, and my wife's Sport at the Kootenay Fly Shop. The KFS was renting different Hobie models out at Lake Koocanusa, but were selling their 'lightly used' kayaks off last summer for very good prices.

Works for us!

troller

12-15-2009, 10:21 AM

Great post Thumper!!! What is that "tire" looking thing just behind the seat in the first pic?

thumper

12-15-2009, 10:42 AM

That's one of the wheels from the cart thats stored in the back while I'm on the water. In the 2nd picture you can see it underneath the kayak for transport. It's just 2 wheels on a tube frame that fits into the rear scupper holes.

Hunter Trav

12-15-2009, 10:48 AM

That thing looks pretty cool, thanks for sharing the info and pics with us thumper...

Cal

12-15-2009, 02:21 PM

now that looks good, beats the old canoe for sure!

Once again, nothing beats the good old canoe.:D

troller

12-15-2009, 03:18 PM

ACM

12-15-2009, 04:36 PM

I rented one last year and was quite impressed with the stability and how easy they moved around. The shop in Fernie had several but I only tried one as am oversize for the smaller ones 6 4 and 275 is not able to stay afloat in the smaller units. The Pro had tons of capacity left BUT

After all was said and done I prefer my Old Town canoe. Mine is an 84 and we have been many places together. Its easy to load at 75lbs and very easy to paddle plus is a blast in white water- almost indestructable... so for my money the old canoe is still my choice by far.

WayneChristie

12-15-2009, 06:01 PM

Once again, nothing beats the good old canoe.:D

true enough, but they look cooler :lol::cool:

Cal

12-15-2009, 06:12 PM

Neat little toys for sure but there isnt a kayak in existance that can do this

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=43621&highlight=moose

Linehaul

03-01-2010, 05:21 PM

Just purchased a 2010 Hobie Outback today from Glenmore boats for $2169.99. I also got the cart for $197.99.

thumper

03-01-2010, 09:58 PM

Good on you Linehaul - you'll enjoy it!

BH1

03-01-2010, 10:37 PM

Just wondering how you steer just a hand rudder, or some other system?. As well are they stable enough for a person to stand up in, say if you got a lure stuck in a tree, or just for casting perposes. And how do the peddels work(speed), saw in the picture there was a paddle by it just for faster movement across the water.
Thx bh1
(and yes i know this is a bit of an older thread):lol:

Jimboy

03-01-2010, 11:43 PM

Nice set-up. I'd try one! I wonder how much...

Plenty ! !

The Fisherman Guy

03-02-2010, 08:26 AM

I first encountered these paddleyaks last year on Vancouver Island. Terrific boats, and quite robust from my 5 minute inspection and chat with the owner, as he and his wife stopped by our beach on Lake Kennedy.

I was amazed at how fast those boats can move!!! With little effort their paddleyak went faster than my canoe with two occupants, with my trolling motor at full speed.

I also like how it is unsinkable. A great boat in my opinion.