First small boat/kayak. Hobie Pro Angler or Outback and why?

[Rolltide09]

This week I am going to buy either a Hobie Pro Angler or a Hobie Outback. I am leaning more towards the PA bc of the space and stability but the size is making me think the Outback may be the better choice. Anyone have any exp. with either of these and which do yall think is the best choice for a first new small boat/yak?

[florida strain]

i like jons a little better.

[Grey Wolf]

i like jons a little better.

Way to give insight about the yaks.

[RedhookRR]

Do you plan on using it main lakes, tidal, or rivers?  Are you stuck on Hobies?  Plenty of other good brands.  Have you used kayaks before?   

Just some questions to put out there.  Don't have a lot of XP with them myself, mainly shore fishing, but they are a blast to fish from.  Hopefully  JFrancho or some others will come along and give their more knowledged views.

[Rolltide09]

This will be my first. I was mainly looking into the hobie and native brands for the hands free fishing the pedal drive would offer. I fish alot of ponds, lakes, and some creeks/small rivers.

[RedhookRR]

Roll

I would try your local dealers to see if you can rent them to try.  The thing is that you are going to be the one using it,  so you want to have something that satisfied with. 

I have not used Hobie,  my father has a Native ultimate that I have used.  I like the design of the trihull.  Tracks straight,  stable, only issue i have is that you do need the rudder  when turning of course this could be just an issue because it is a tandem.  Do like the Native Mariner design.

[Rolltide09]

I went yesterday and looked over both and played with them a little bit. The PA is just huge and has ample room for anything you would want to bring. The Outback is more compact and with less storage space. The size and transporting capabilities are what I am concerned about with the PA. The Outback wieghs about half the PA and would be easier to load and unload by myself. Drawback is loosing that extra room,stability, being able to stand, and comfort.