Hobie fishing kayaks in SHALLOW rivers (why they are IDEAL)

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I always hear people saying you cant take hobie kayaks on the river, in shallow water, or small creeks. I hope this video will showcase why the mirage drive actually is one of the best systems to have especially when on the river in current, when you're fishing. This will showcase the drive system and other options for river fishing from Hobie, and what sets them apart.

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@tvance111 3 жыл бұрын

James river, new river, etc.. this video too. You're fishing in my home waters. I learned to swim and fish these rivers growing up in the 70s and 80s.

@TheBadTrad 3 жыл бұрын

Just discovered your channel and have subscribed. Thanks so much for this video in particular. I have a 2020 Hobie Outback and have been hesitant about bringing out in a local river here in E TN, but after seeing this, I’m going to try it. I wasn’t as worried about the pedal drive as I was the rudder, but again, this video made want to try.

@Mattcoots1984 3 жыл бұрын

You just sold me on getting the 360...I owned a pa14 years ago and now after two bass boats I am going back to a kayak for a while and wanted something for both streams and lakes thiught about buying 2 yaks but now I guess I will be just fine with the one Pa14. Nice video!

@wendellgray3859 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought the outback this winter and I’ve used it several times down the river...And I love it!!

@kristinefischer2289 4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!!!

@patrickcieslak7858 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Champ. luv my 12 _ 360 on the river , does great in the wind put you nose into the wind no problem

@FishingKit 3 жыл бұрын

I've always been weary about taking my outback on the river, might have to give it a go.

@BassingGalBarbara 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the information! Great video! Thank you for sharing!

@kristinefischer2289 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you lady!

@setthehookwithtlbroyles919 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Kristen! I'm actually going to buy a kayak for my channel in a little while. You have some great information on here about to Pedal kayaks. Keep on doing anything!

@kristinefischer2289 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Good luck with your shopping!

@basskayakandbeers893 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Mrs Fischer. I got an Outback and I have been looking to get another yak for skinny waters. Thank you for sharing.

@kristinefischer2289 4 жыл бұрын

Outback is a great boat !

@basskayakandbeers893 4 жыл бұрын

Kristine Fischer I agree

@terp53 4 жыл бұрын

Great information and demo. Thanks! 👍🏼

@kristinefischer2289 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@BroskiOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Great info! I’ve been thinking about investing into a Hobbie for a while, thanks Kristine! 🙌🏽

@kristinefischer2289 4 жыл бұрын

You bet !

@wader1494 4 жыл бұрын

Have you guys tested this on the river that absolutely destroys boats, and some kayaks. the mighty Susquehanna river around the Harrisburg area. I’ve known people who had the mirage drive’s and it mangled them. I just got myself a 360 pa14 and can not wait for it to arrive and run it.

@experimentalfishing1292 4 жыл бұрын

the Mirage is something that has caught my attention. All my 3 boats are inflatables but non has a drive system except my Colorado xts (trolling motor) I'll make a video soon...once I get my channel up.

@kristinefischer2289 4 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@codclansteel2155 4 жыл бұрын

Im glad I found this out thanks

@WVkayakfishing 3 жыл бұрын

I love my 360. I fish skinny water , lakes, and off-shore. It’s the do everything kayak.

@thomasjarosz7406 4 жыл бұрын

Kristine, love fishing skinny water. My biggest Muskie,Walleye, Smallmouth ,Trout, Channel Catfish, all came from skinny water here in Pennsylvania. Please stay safe. God bless you and your Family.

@kristinefischer2289 4 жыл бұрын

These eastern rivers have amazing genetics! God bless y’all as well!

@nashguy2814 4 жыл бұрын

Nice yaks for sure , bin using my slayer propel 10 in rivers around me , the drive just pops up if i hit anything as i don't lock it down , as for really skinny water i just prop it up a bit and drift through or paddle if need be , once clear drop the pedals down and oof you go...lol The slayer p10 is light weight and easy to handle on/off the water , just a great all around pedal yak that does paddle okay , but it's a pedal yak first.

@kristinefischer2289 4 жыл бұрын

That slayer propel looks like a great yak! Haven't been in that one yet, but a buddy of mine used to have one for river fishing before he got a PA 12. Pedal kayaks are awesome on the rivers!

@badfishingbissanschlagdril3637 4 жыл бұрын

Nice infos😎🎣👍🏼👍🏼

@halanfones9345 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I have been trying to decide whether a pro angler would work for me on the Susquehanna and Delaware rivers.

@kristinefischer2289 4 жыл бұрын

If you’re able to demo one or use a friends, I would!

@BravoBassin 4 жыл бұрын

great video!

@kristinefischer2289 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MSmith-jf5wo 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Kristine... NOW ya tell me...! (About the break-away drive from Hobie, that is!) The did'n't have that when I tested the Outback against the Titan. (Ran over 5 stumps, bent everything, and "opted" for the Titan-as it just "kicks-up" when you hit underwater structures!) Now...to start saving for that Big Pro Fishing Hobie, for my NEXT one... Haha! Thanks for the Video (and make sure you say "Hi" to OLA, she's upset - not being able to fish the Spring Spawn, I'm sure!)...

@kristinefischer2289 4 жыл бұрын

I hope she’s having a speedy recovery! I need to give her a shout. And yes.. those kick up fins were MUCH needed AND they truly are phenomenal !

@MSmith-jf5wo 4 жыл бұрын

@@kristinefischer2289 Pretty much "Down", last week...! Couldn't get any physical therapy on her shoulder (so I told her to hire Greg Blanchard...!) Haha! Hobie that I want, is over $4 Grand (without any "electronics/lights"), so I better start saving Right Now! Haha!

@kristinefischer2289 4 жыл бұрын

Haha Greg is the man!

@lelson86 4 жыл бұрын

I also fish skinny water and I've always wondered what the hobie would be like in similar conditions to what I fish, great video. Any chance you got more skinny water vids coming up?

@kristinefischer2289 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! rivers are blown out now, but I'm planning on doing some pre spawn smallie fishing videos

@putoluto5256 3 жыл бұрын

@Kristine Fischer Great Video, Kristine, thank you! Quick question: Can you add an update to include (at the end) the new (May 2021) Hobie kayak, The Lynx? Looks like a great stable fishing platform, especially with the included mount for a power pole anchor and H-rail/ stand-up bar / track accessorizing options. Thanks!

@kristinefischer2289 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll be getting one soon and will do several vids!

@RonMTube 3 жыл бұрын

I've used my Lynx only a few times but so far it has been phenomenal. One time on a river but with much less current and rocks than in the video. The low weight makes it a great option for people like me who struggle loading heavier kayaks. The hard shell ACE-TEC construction resisted gouges better than expected when I had to drag the fully loaded kayak over boulders to get in and out of the river. Looking forward to Kristine's videos about it.

@fischercustombaits 2 жыл бұрын

Just awesome 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@AirMcNair23 4 жыл бұрын

The issue is paddling when you have to take the drive out and move the heavier Hobie PA through fast water. I have had mine for the past 3 years and that has been the issue. I do say that yes you can do all of the things you showed but again it is all about the maneuverability without the drive in since it is so heavy.

@kristinefischer2289 4 жыл бұрын

In some fast water I’ve still used my PA, but other waters the outback Hull is amazing and paddles well ! Depends on where you are

@AirMcNair23 4 жыл бұрын

@@kristinefischer2289 yes i agree, the outback would be better.

@walter992 3 жыл бұрын

Can the 2018 180 Mirage be fitted for the "kick back" set up?

@1tcrjr 4 жыл бұрын

I plan to be on the New and the James later this spring and summer. I do a lot of fly fishing so I have to be able to stand. I am a little concerned about the weight. Do you trailer? Not sure I want to lift one up on a full size pick up rack. I love river smallies but now live in Clearwater so the boat has to be able to hit the inshore game. Will the Mirage be enough boat?

@kristinefischer2289 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t, I load mine in my truck. Love the James!

@glenndaugherity6187 4 жыл бұрын

Like they say Kristine you get what you pay for and those Hobies are sweet looking. If the peddle drive ever was to fail how are they to paddle against current ? To get back

@kristinefischer2289 4 жыл бұрын

I always bring a spare drive - just in case. And also do floats so I don’t have to worry about the going against current haha. But several models paddle well. The outback is exceptional. My pro angler.. I can paddle it.. but it’s not ideal . It’ll wear you out

@TWC6724 3 жыл бұрын

So it definitely looks like shallow waters in this video, but we’re the kayaks actually scraping across any rocks? I know the fins kick up but what if rocks scrape across the drive portion that is below the kayak? I’m just asking because I live in NC and the New River can get low in my area and looks like the drive could get damaged if it rocks scrape the bottom.

@kristinefischer2289 3 жыл бұрын

I fish the new often! Love the inflatable for the new, my pro angler works too

@kenwilliams2219 4 жыл бұрын

Right now here in Utah you cannot enter state parks where our reservoirs are unless you live in that county. I'm trying to be patient but it's killing me not to be in my kayak.

@kristinefischer2289 4 жыл бұрын

There are several states in that same boat, heart breaking

@kirkshammett94 Жыл бұрын

Is this the new river? I have a pro angler and was worried about taking it in shallow river with rapids. How does it do in rapids?

@ninja636stunta 4 жыл бұрын

Have you ever thought about switching to outback from pa? Can you sit and cast musky lures from outback?

@kristinefischer2289 4 жыл бұрын

I can stand and musky fish from the outback.. but once you have a PA, theres no going back. I love the pro angler!

@ninja636stunta 4 жыл бұрын

@@kristinefischer2289 Thanks so much for the feedback. I think I"m going to get the PA14. Is it significantly more difficult to paddle the PA vs Outback? I'm worried about going down river and if I can control the PA without using the mirage drive.

@richardbetts4570 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, awesome video! How well does the mirage drive deal with being drug over rocks? I do a 5 day trip on the Greenbrier River and there are occasional sections where, if the water is low like this year, you will have no choice but to drag your kayak across short sections of shallow, rock strewn sections where a loaded kayak will drag. Thanks!

@TWC6724 3 жыл бұрын

I’m wondering the same. I live in NC and sometimes the New River gets super low.

@jfwrestler75 4 жыл бұрын

Any issues with the under rudder hitting rocks and breaking in shallow rivers?

@kristinefischer2289 4 жыл бұрын

Never. It actually retracts when it hits something f

@lupegalvan9993 3 жыл бұрын

What is the cfs of these rivers?

@josepheisner6024 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Been wanting to take my PA14 on skinny shallow water rivers in PA and have been stalling on the idea. Any issues with the rudder at all in shallow water?

@kristinefischer2289 4 жыл бұрын

The rudders are spring loaded... so they retract when they hit anything! I’ve never had to pull mine up, but should always be aware of that!

@josepheisner6024 4 жыл бұрын

Kristine Fischer thank you so much for the advice! Definitely giving it a shot when the rivers calm down. Stay safe out there🎣🎣🎣

@102Montana 3 жыл бұрын

What about the Passport?

@UnfiItered 4 жыл бұрын

That's nice and all but I was expecting y'all to go against the current, not with. Overall good information though.

@kristinefischer2289 4 жыл бұрын

I did show against the current, moving up rapids! Holding in current facing upstream to fish - I should have added more of that footage though!

@jordonpratt2604 4 жыл бұрын

I have actually fished that spot I think, is that on the new????

@kristinefischer2289 4 жыл бұрын

Yes sir

@chrissmith9151 3 жыл бұрын

I've heard the 360 has some durability issues. I'll hold off a couple of years for the improved version to come out.

@kristinefischer2289 3 жыл бұрын

They've made some serious improvements based on our feedback. I got the updated version and havent had any issues yet. That is smart! You will love that drive though

@dcpack 4 жыл бұрын

If only I could afford a Hobie.....

@MrTIREMAN16 4 жыл бұрын

But if you do bust it the warranty and service center is a pain

@kristinefischer2289 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard a lot of good from them and some bad. I don’t like dealing with warranties regardless.. I feel like they’re all pains haha

@marklinder432 4 жыл бұрын

I like the river jet better

@kristinefischer2289 4 жыл бұрын

I mean, I WILL own a river jet one day!

@marklinder432 4 жыл бұрын

@@kristinefischer2289 I bought mine as a retirement present to myself for fly fishing the upper Mississippi for smallmouth, those kayaks hurt this worn out back

@yourneck2 Жыл бұрын

$$$$$$$$$$$$$………..! HA HA HA……..!

@w00dsman74 4 жыл бұрын

Hobie's are NOT good river kayaks. Who wants to drag their heavy $3,000+ kayak over rocks all day? Or get their drive stuck on structure? Maybe pro staff folks who didn't pay full sticker price, trying to sell kayaks, would think it's a good idea. But your average Joe Kayak Angler isn't going to go the Hobie route for for river fishing. It's like taking a 2020 Mercedes 4MATIC to an off road park for some rock crawling.

@kristinefischer2289 4 жыл бұрын

I can understand your thoughts on that- but there have been many river rats (not on Hobie’s team) that had those same thoughts, then demoed a Hobie and never looked back. They actually are incredible river kayaks, you just have to get the right one for where you are. The outback isn’t heavy at all, and on wheels it’s extremely manageable. I’ve hauled my pro angler over A mile through the woods and down a steep bank to access backwaters .. and that SUCKED. But there are models that are much more suited for that. Also- the hulls take a beating. I have been in several brands and this is the only one I’d want on rivers just because it makes fishing a breeze. Respect your thoughts tho! Happy fishing!

@denver9199 4 жыл бұрын

@@kristinefischer2289 you both have good points. Thomas Schaeffer has a good point too. Its an individual choice I guess. I do like your video and it has certainly got us thinking. I will be using mine in the Missouri River (Very Fast Deep Water) and maybe the Platte River (VERY Skinny water). If I run into too many rocks on Platte, I will adjust, have to see results or rocks...

@2xtremefishing 4 жыл бұрын

Take my Hobie PA14 on rivers all the time! Not sponsored or anything! One river I go on I have to pull the yak a ways when it gets low but no biggie as even other yaks can't make it through that section.