Category: Hobie

Paddle Fishing Kayaks Vs. Pedal Drive Fishing Kayaks

2/11/2019

Pedal Fishing Kayaks Vs Paddle Fishing Kayaks

Kayaks have been used for fishing for many thousands of years, but it is within the last 50 years that they have seen the most radical of design changes leading us to the modern fishing kayaks we love and use today. Paddles have always been the method of choice for propulsion but there is a new kid on the block... Pedal Drive Fishing Kayaks! A revolution in design and function, these incredible fishing kayaks offer many advantages over the humble paddle....

2 Comments

Fitting an Anchor System to the Hobie Outback

13/2/2019

5 Comments

Anchor System Installation on the Hobie Outback

Being able to anchor a kayak opens the door to new fishing opportunities. In order to anchor safely i would need to install an anchor trolley system to the new Outback. This component of an anchoring system allows for safe and easy anchoring from the bow or stern of the kayak. This is how i installed an anchoring system on the new Outback....

5 Comments

Hobie Mirage Outback 2019 - Initial Overview

6/2/2019

7 Comments

The Hobie Outback has undergone a complete re-design for 2019 bringing together a new hull shape with the latest advancements in kayak fishing features and technology. I just had to get my hands on one! Check out this blog post for a detailed look at the latest mind-blowing design that Hobie Kayaks has to offer....

7 Comments

Hobie Vantage Seat Accessory Bag

26/5/2018

1 Comment

Sometimes you just want to travel light when on the water. Maybe you are only out for a few hours, or taking minimal gear to target a specific species. The Vantage Seat Accessory Bag is a handy accessory which allows you to store a few essential pieces of gear and keep them close to hand.

1 Comment

Hobie Livewell - Overview & Installation

28/4/2018

1 Comment

Live baiting is one of my favourite ways to fish on the kayak and it can be a killer method for some species. Keeping baitfish alive for long periods of time on a kayak has previously consisted of chucking fish in a bucket of water with an air pump, however they never last very long. Catching a fresh bait fish when you need to re-bait is very hit and miss too. Thankfully the struggle is no more with the Hobie Livewell!!

1 Comment

Hobie Mirage Drive - Service and Maintenance

28/1/2018

2 Comments

With a Hobie Kayak you rely almost entirely on the Mirage Drive to get you around on the water. Maintenance is key to keeping the drive in good working order. I have put together a step-by-step video guide on servicing and maintaining a Hobie Mirage Drive with in-depth discussion on dismantling, cleaning, re-lubricating and re-building a Mirage Drive.

2 Comments

Catching a Porbeagle Shark from a Kayak!

23/12/2017

7 Comments

Catching a Porbeagle Shark from the Kayak

It was time to take my kayak fishing to the next level. After much planning and research, with a few blank trips and many miles covered on the water, everything finally came together.... i caught a Porbeagle Shark from my kayak!

7 Comments

Testing the Hobie Eclipse 12.0 SUP

21/9/2017

0 Comments

Testing the Hobie Eclipse SUP in Cornwall

The Hobie Eclipse stand up pedal board is a revolutionary new design from Hobie Kayaks. They have managed to incorporate their famous Mirage Drive pedal system into a stand-up paddle board and as a result have come up with something quite unique! I recently had the opportunity to demo one through Cornwall Canoes, so one evening took Holly down to Hayle estuary to try it out.

0 Comments

Penzance Kayak Fishing Meet 2017

27/8/2017

2 Comments

A weekend of fishing and fun in West Cornwall, the Penzance Kayak Fishing Meet is held on the August Bank Holiday Weekend and attracts kayak anglers from across the country. This year we were blessed with 5 days of very calm and settled weather. That meant for lots of fishing and lots of great fish!

2 Comments

Adding a H-Crate to the Hobie Revolution 16

2/5/2017

1 Comment

Hobie H-Crate Storage Crate for Fishing Kayaks

Crates make a great addition to the rear tank well of any fishing kayak. They provide organised storage space for fishing tackle and gear. Hobie produce a storage crate specifically designed for kayak fisherman with some very cool features including H-Rail accessory mounting rails and integrated vertical rod holders. It was the perfect solution for gear storage in the tank well of my Revolution 16...

1 Comment

Hobie Mirage Drive 180 ST Turbo Fin Upgrade

28/4/2017

4 Comments

Installing MD180 ST Turbo Fins to a Mirage Drive 180

All 2017 Hobie Mirage Kayaks come as standard with a Mirage Drive 180 equipped with MD180 ST fins. Hobie also produce a longer MD180 ST Turbo fin. This larger fin gives increased performance by providing greater top end speed and a lower cadence at cruising speed. They are available as an upgrade kit and can easily be fitted to a Mirage Drive 180, in place of the standard ST fins. This blog post runs through how to upgrade the MD180 ST fins to MD180 ST Turbo Fins.....

4 Comments

The Unexpected Pollack

18/4/2017

1 Comment

It would be the Revo 16's second time out but i wasn't the only one with a new kayak. The Viking Kayaks have arrived at Cornwall Canoes and Andrew is now paddling and fishing from the very nice Viking Profish Reload. We both now have our weapons of choice rigged and ready for the season. A small weather window showed itself so we launched early on Sunday morning to make the most of it....

1 Comment

First Session on the Hobie Revo 16

14/4/2017

0 Comments

Maiden Voyage on the Hobie Revolution 16 Kayak

The Revo 16 was rigged and ready for its first session. The weather forecast was looking perfect toot! A day on the water was planned in West Cornwall with Andrew on his Revo 13 and Adam joining us on his new Revo 16. It was going to be a Hobie day!

0 Comments

Fitting a Rod Rest to the Hobie Revolution 16

12/4/2017

6 Comments

Fitting a Rod Rest to the Hobie Revolution 16

I have been using a rod rest on my fishing kayaks for the last few years. It is a really useful piece of kit, and perfect for keeping rod tips at a low level when bottom fishing on the drift or at anchor. It makes for a handy place to rest a rod whilst tackling, baiting up and unhooking fish too. I would now struggle without one on any of my fishing kayaks so here is how i fitted my DIY rod rest to the Hobie Revolution 16....

6 Comments

Installing a Raymarine Dragonfly 5 Pro on a Hobie Kayak

10/4/2017

4 Comments

Raymarine Dragonfly 5 Pro Fish Finder installation on a Hobie Kayaks

Next up on the Hobie Revolution 16 rigging list is the installation of a fish finder. I have been using a Raymarine Dragonfly 5-Pro for the last couple of years and it's great, so it was time to fit this to the Revo 16. This blog post runs through how i installed the 5-Pro using the 'Lowrance-Ready' fish finder installation system that comes as standard on the latest Hobie Kayaks.

4 Comments

Installing YakAttack GearTrac GTTL90 to the Hobie Revolution 16

3/4/2017

0 Comments

Installing YakAttack GearTrac GTTL90 on the Hobie Revolution 16

I needed a versatile way to install accessories such as a fish finder and camera mounts on the Hobie Revolution 16. Space is limited so I opted for slide tracks, in particular the high quality YakAttack GearTrac GTTL90 tracks. This blog post runs through how i installed them....

0 Comments

Installing an Anchor Trolley on the Hobie Revolution 16

1/4/2017

1 Comment

Installing an Anchor Trolley on the Hobie Revolution 16

An anchor trolley is essential for the safe anchoring of a kayak. It allows you to set the point along the kayak at which your anchor line enters the water, usually the stern. It can be fully operated from the seating position for ease of use. I often fish at anchor for numerous species so i an anchor trolley is a must for me. This is how i installed an anchor trolley on the Hobie Revolution 16....

1 Comment

Hookless Pocket Upgrade on the Hobie Revolution 16

30/3/2017

0 Comments

Installing Hookless Map Pockets on the Hobie Revolution 16

The rigging begins! First up is a simple upgrade. Hobie Mirage Drive kayaks come as standard with mesh net side storage pockets. Hooks can easily get tangled up in mesh net, often resulting in the need to cut the mesh. Hobie make a rubber mesh 'hookless' pocket upgrade to replace the mesh net, reducing the risk of fouling your hooks. This blog post runs through how to carry out this upgrade....

0 Comments

Hobie Revolution 16 - Initial Overview

25/3/2017

10 Comments

My new kayak has finally arrived and this time it has a pedal drive! After much thought i decided upon getting a Hobie Revolution 16 for use as my main fishing kayak. Propelled through the water using the incredible Mirage Drive 180 pedal drive system, this long and fast kayak offers a number of advantages to the kayak angler over a paddled kayak. This blog post takes a closer look at this very well thought-out piece of kit....

10 Comments