Check out my UPDATED and rigged to fish walkthrough here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUUiZFKDVAs&t=85s
Get a closer look at the 2019 Hobie Pro Angler 12. I personally LOVE this boat (technically a kayak). After over 100 trips on this bad boy, I wanted to post about some of my likes and dislikes, and show some of the ins and outs of a boat like this. Yes, the price tag may be high, but just watch this video and you’ll see why it might be worth it. Here are my pros and cons:
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PROS:
- 99% of upgrades require 0 holes drilled in the boat!
- The seat is the most comfortable seat I have next to my couch. Oh, and it comes off the boat easily for camping fun!
- The hull is super thick and therefore pretty much bullet proof
- Pedaling the mirage drive is easy, quiet and fast
- The front dry hatch is huge and there is space underneath for batteries
- Rod tubes make rod storage and travel super simple
- Mounting a transducer is super easy and it’s retractable so you can avoid damage. Check out the Hobie install video HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3yuBti9Wmo
- The rudder system is retractable and durable AF
- Bungees in the rear of the boat help to keep your tackle crate secure
- Stability is out of this world and you can stand and fish with ease
Cons
- The rear dry hatch is borderline useless
- Molded rod holders are hardly secure for trolling
- Most of the things you WANT are aftermarket and they ain’t cheap
- YOU MUST HAVE WHEELS TO MOVE THIS BEAST
- The wheels can be a pain in the arse to put on when getting off the water
- The Mirage 180 drive is a pain to turn around in tighter or high current/wind situations
- Um... It’s EXPENSIVE $$$$
Overall, I love this boat and highly recommend it to ANYONE with the expendable income and kayak fishing experience!
GEAR I HAVE ON THE BOAT:
Kayak Cart: https://www.amazon.com/Hobie-Heavy-Duty-Plug-Kayak/dp/B004CG9Q0I/ref=asc_df_B004CG9Q0I/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312066961391&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13832189527154518363&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9017451&hvtargid=pla-536584130822&psc=1
Camera Mount: https://www.amazon.com/Scotty-Portable-Camera-Compass-Mount/dp/B0060UH3M2/ref=asc_df_B0060UH3M2/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309777532761&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4730412633158357929&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9017451&hvtargid=pla-449388689682&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=63226431993&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=309777532761&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4730412633158357929&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9017451&hvtargid=pla-449388689682
Assault Paddle: https://www.amazon.com/Backwater-Paddles-Assault-Hand-Paddle/dp/B00JCT9C0O/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Assault+paddle&qid=1568902500&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-2
Hobie battery kit: https://www.fishusa.com/Hobie-Lowrance-Ready-Fishfinder-Installation-Kit?quantity=1&L-Model1=3930
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