Hobie outback - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

MuddyMike · 03-20-2011, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam12

Yeah, buy a Revo instead.

That's pretty insightful advice.

I'm pretty happy with my Outback. I've been out about a half a dozen times so far. Some days were an effortless 5+ miles according to the GPS.

I think the turbo fins and the sailing rudder were pretty solid upgrades.

Only one regret so far ... I don't like the Hobie rod leashes. My hooks have got stuck in them a couple times. I'm going to replace them eventually with that rubber coated wire style of leash.

Nic D · 03-20-2011, 11:13 PM

love my outback

Adam12 · 03-21-2011, 04:06 AM

I said I loved my Outback before I sold it and bought a Revo. The Outback is too slow, the Revo is much quicker and agile.

roadx · 03-21-2011, 04:58 AM

the outback was the right choice for me, comfort and stability over maybe slight speed.
you want more speed use turbo fins. love my outback!
try getting more space on your revo.

get what feels right for you and dont look back aahhh outback

Nic D · 03-21-2011, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam12

I said I loved my Outback before I sold it and bought a Revo. The Outback is too slow, the Revo is much quicker and agile.

I'll race you in my outback...loser buys the Ballast Point

and ps. the revo is not more agile... by a long shot

Mr Fishback · 03-21-2011, 09:16 PM

I'm a yak newb myself, and I'm loving my Outback. The extra stability is appreciated as I'm still learning my way around the boat. The molded in furniture pretty much means you can hit the water without additional mods. But yeah, test drive both to be sure.

Cya on the water

tagyak · 03-22-2011, 09:33 AM

i was out at la jolla last saturday and i noticed that i was not able to go straight on my outback going slow, but when i sped up i was able to make some corrections with my rudder.
this got me thinking that i may need to buy a sailing rudder but not sure if that would make a big difference or not. but that is one thing that is on my list to dos.
i like my outback can't say anything about the revo, but my buddy matt has one. he sometimes wished that he had the outback simply for the more deck space on the top for fishing poles. the revo has limited space fyi. i really like that i have inside storage space on the sides. i have added magnets to keep my tackle box from slipping around.
either one you choose, you can't really go wrong. i watch some others who paddle and i am just happy that i am peddling and not paddling b/c i wouldn't enjoy it.

deepdvr · 03-22-2011, 10:45 AM

If you have an Outback, definitely get the sailing rudder. It makes a huge difference. On the revo, the difference isn't as great.

03-20-2011, 11:13 PM	#2
Nic D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Clairemont Posts: 813	love my outback __________________ instagram - @DRAGO619

03-21-2011, 04:58 AM	#4
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	the outback was the right choice for me, comfort and stability over maybe slight speed. you want more speed use turbo fins. love my outback! try getting more space on your revo. get what feels right for you and dont look back aahhh outback __________________

03-22-2011, 09:33 AM	#7
tagyak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alhambra Posts: 506	i was out at la jolla last saturday and i noticed that i was not able to go straight on my outback going slow, but when i sped up i was able to make some corrections with my rudder. this got me thinking that i may need to buy a sailing rudder but not sure if that would make a big difference or not. but that is one thing that is on my list to dos. i like my outback can't say anything about the revo, but my buddy matt has one. he sometimes wished that he had the outback simply for the more deck space on the top for fishing poles. the revo has limited space fyi. i really like that i have inside storage space on the sides. i have added magnets to keep my tackle box from slipping around. either one you choose, you can't really go wrong. i watch some others who paddle and i am just happy that i am peddling and not paddling b/c i wouldn't enjoy it. Last edited by tagyak; 03-22-2011 at 01:07 PM.

03-21-2011, 04:06 AM	#3
Adam12 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Whittier Posts: 126	I said I loved my Outback before I sold it and bought a Revo. The Outback is too slow, the Revo is much quicker and agile.

03-21-2011, 09:16 PM	#6
Mr Fishback Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 71	I'm a yak newb myself, and I'm loving my Outback. The extra stability is appreciated as I'm still learning my way around the boat. The molded in furniture pretty much means you can hit the water without additional mods. But yeah, test drive both to be sure. Cya on the water

03-22-2011, 10:45 AM	#8
deepdvr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 591	If you have an Outback, definitely get the sailing rudder. It makes a huge difference. On the revo, the difference isn't as great.