Bassfisherman05081986

So I just purchased a 2020 Hobie Outback. I am wondering once I install the h rails on it will these horizontal rod racks fit on the rail or it only works on the Angler pro only?

Hook2Jaw I also was considering the Hobie Compass. I'm 6' 260lbs so which one would be better? I just love how you can easily personalize the compass and how much lighter it is. I also saw some videos of it handling the surf very well. I can personalize a new hobie compass on Delaware paddlesports and add the 180 drive and turbo, upgraded rectangular hatch, hookless map pockets, hobie deck pad for around $2800. I also heard that the Compass is a little more stable then the Outback. Idk if that is true. I know the compass floats on the water with the hull shape where the outback cuts through the water

So theres a 2017 Hobie Ouback Kayak used for sale right at $2,300 plus shipping $227. So is worth it to get the older model instead? Is it just as stable as the newer model? I heard a couple bad things about the newer hobies being top heavy where water comes over the front hatch and goes inside the boat due to it's new design. The 2017 model does indeed come with the 180 drive. It's on Kayak city and its camo and I'm really considering buying that used 2017 model. Any input would be helpful. I know the 17 doesn't come with gear tracks but I can add some if need be. Where would the fishfinder mount at on the hobie outback 2017? Or would I need geartracks added? Thanks

So I've decided money isn't an option right now and I want a kayak that is almost perfect for me. I am 6' 260lbs. I do a lot of river and lake fishing. I get a lot of grass in my area in the mid summer. I bass fish also like to catfish and panfish. Which boat out of the Slayer propel max 12.5 and Hobie outback 2020 would be more suitable for river fishing? That has rocks, wood and grass. I want something that is very stable. I will even consider a Old town topwater 120 or predator as well as Wilderness radar or dorado and feel free lure. Thanks

Gosh Hook2jaw I guess I can't really make up my mind but this time I am making up my mind. I'm getting the Hobie outback. I really wanted the titan but I am hearing that its really heavy. I have a trailer and it came with the landing gear but I really don't wanna haul it around and kill my back more then it already is

Ok it won't be a Slayer Propel 12.5 lol. But it is a Native Titan 12. A guy in my area is selling one for $2300. The year is a 2019. I am also getting extras with it. Lowrance Hook 2 5" fishfinder. He said it has maps with it. Also he is including a battery bag. I am also getting the Boonedox landing gear. All for $2800 So anyone think this is a great deal??? Considering the kayak new is $2700. Here is picture of it and it looks very clean and in good shape.

Ok everyone change of plans! I don't think I'll go in the bay much at all but I do wanna go on lakes of course and rivers as well. So let's start with why I really don't want certain kayaks. Oh and I have a two kayak trailer so never need to car top it. Hobie Outback- Too expensive for me and my wife and would be spending atleast $6,000 I like to keep it between $4,500-$5,000 Old Town- Predator looks like an awesome kayak that is super fast but I am hearing a lot that it flips real easy. Also it only has one seating position Old Town- Topwater seems to be very stable but slow. I don't think the seat is very comfortable. I had the topwater 120 paddle version and I know you can upgrade to the Predator seat but thats not the only thing I dislike about it. The other con is that its really heavy Feelfree Drive- The drive is really loud but after wearing it out I am not sure if that loudness goes away. I love how the kayak looks though and with the bells and whistle and the seat looks extra comfortable Wilderness Systems Radar- Same with Feelfree drive. Its noisy Native Watercraft- Now these Kayaks is probably what I am looking for to be perfect on lakes and rivers. I am very interested in the new slayer propel max and also the titan 12 which is a little less expensive than the titan. I think the drive is very much a competitor to the old town pdl plus you can put the drive up quickly in different ways. Also it has a weed guard as the pdl does not I understand all kayaks aren't perfect and I am just being picky lol. I think I will probably end up with the slayer propel 12.5 max

Thank you so much for your input everyone. I may consider the OT Predator but I am now checking out the Native Watercraft Titan 13.5. That thing is a beast. It's a little more then I anticipated at around $3000 or if I'm spending that much would the Hobie Outback be better. I just like the colors on the titan better but what's real important to me is stability where I can take it on any water types. I know the Outback has the reverse function now but it be nice to just have an instant reverse like on the Titan

Thanks Hook2Jaw. I don't know about the Hobie Compass because it only holds up to 400lbs and I'm about 260lbs. I think that kayak is for smaller people plus I don't think the Compass would handle waves in the bay. I have heard about Native watercrafts and they seem to have a bunch of yaks for a decent price. I am considering the slayer propel 13 or the Manta ray propel angler 12. I also am considering the old town topwater 120 pdl which I've heard great things about but I dislike how heavy it is with the drive. Or even the Riot mako 12 kayak which is a pedel drive and is unbelievably under $1000 dollars. The perception pescador I hear the drive slides up after a while so I think that one is out of the question. Out of all the ones I named which one would you get if you were an all around fisherman and fishing all types of waters?

I am trying to figure out which pedel drive fishing kayak I should get? I really don't want the propel kind because I am worried that it will constantly get weeds stuck around it and my area has a lot especially in the may or june months so I like a drive like the hobie mirage drive. The two kayaks I have been looking at for my wife and I is the Vibe shearwater 125 X Drive Pelican catch 130 Hydrive Or if anyone has any other suggestions that would be great. I would like a kayak that is wide over atleast 35 inches. My max I would spend on a kayak is around $2300. I like to take this kayak that i will be buying on rivers and bays. A kayak that can handle surf and all the waves. Thanks everyone!

Yeah sweet deal of only $1,300 without the drive or with the drive $1,700 and still an awesome deal. There are many options with this kayak and it's awesome. I preordered mine for only $300 right now and they don't make you pay the rest until they release in mid March which is cool and give you time to save up. Anyone need info on the site I preordered mine from let me know. So excited and can't wait to try this kayak out. I got the Raven gray one.

So since Dobyns fury rods are on sale now. I plan on buying these rods and I am just wondering if these lures are in the right spot for the rod action or should I move a specific lure to another spot? *Dobyns Fury 7' Medium Heavy Moderate Fast Casting (Medium) 705CB -Daiwa Tatula Ct 6:3:1 RH Reel 12lb Fluoro *Squarebill Crankbaits- Shallow/Medium Divers *Jerkbaits- Shallow/Medium Divers ---------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dobyns Fury 7'3 Mag Heavy Fast Casting (Heavy) 735C -Daiwa Tatula 200 7:3:1 RH Reel 50lb Braid *Hollow Body Frogs *Hollow Body Rats *Flipping/Pitchin Jigs & Soft Plastics *Small Swimbaits *Carolina Rigs *Large Propbaits ---------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dobyns Fury 7'3 Medium Heavy Fast Casting (Medium) 733C -Daiwa Tatula Ct Type R 6:3:1 RH Reel 12lb Mono *Medium Poppers *Medium Propbaits ---------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dobyns Fury 7'3 Heavy Fast Casting (Medium Heavy) 734C -Shimano Curado DC 7:4:1 LH Reel 30lb Braid *Large Walking Baits *Lipless Crankbaits *Buzzbaits ---------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dobyns Fury 7'3 Heavy Fast Casting (Medium Heavy) 734C -Shimano Slx DC 6:3:1 LH Reel 17lb Fluoro *Spinnerbaits *Chatterbaits *Swim Jigs ---------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dobyns Fury 7'0 Heavy Fast Casting Rod (Medium Heavy) 704C -Daiwa Tatula Sv Tw 7:3:1 RH Reel 15lb Fluoro *Casting Jigs *Football Jigs *Texas Rigs ----------------------------------------------------------------------