The $5000 Pro Angler - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jacksonbigtuna · 07-09-2019, 07:55 PM

New AIs are 5k and way more versatile

scisports · 07-09-2019, 09:27 PM

Wow, 5K? I’m glad I got my mirage 180, good enough.

Gotta ask, what is an AI?

YakDout · 07-10-2019, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by scisports

Wow, 5K? I’m glad I got my mirage 180, good enough.

Gotta ask, what is an AI?

Adventure island

jorluivil · 07-10-2019, 02:35 PM

I'm sure Tony will be the first one to get one, once he does I can borrow it and save a ton of money

PapaDave · 07-19-2019, 09:22 AM

I like the 360 idea. But to be honest, an outback can make that tight turn as well.

jbl_91762 · 07-27-2019, 07:03 AM

Post should have said 360 lol. but I just learned about this new yak and agree with many that $5k is a tough one to swallow. Of course a few out there have money to spare and will get one and cant blame them. But know that the future of Hobie and what they develop is always top notch and innovative so prices will hopefully drop for older models if they continue to make em or go the other way and be price itself out for many.

Entropy · 07-29-2019, 03:24 PM

To be honest 5k is a lot for a kayak, but they spend a lot of money on R&D. You can find a used small boat for close to that, but I don't think that's the point of kayak fishing.

There are two type of kayak fishermen, those who do it because it is cheaper than buying a boat, and those who do it because they love the sport. I think the majority of kayak fishermen, specially fishing on saltwater are of the second type. I personally love being on a kayak and fighting fish from a kayak, it gives me a feeling of freedom being on a boat I don't get. It is also a lot more challenging.

The 5k Hobie will sell. There are a lot of high earners out there who are getting into kayak fishing. I personally love my OK prowler 13, I like how light and it is, I like to paddle, and its secondary stability is superb. I feel in control when I am on the prowler, it is very responsive, I didn't feel that when on a Hobie. The Hobie felt flat to me, and I felt too high off the water. They have an amazing primary stability, and I am sure secondary is good as well, but I just didn't feel I would be able to dynamically react and maneuver on a Hobie when the second stability kicks in on rough waters. Also having a paddle on a narrower kayak is much easier to go through surf than on a Hobie, if the kayaker is experienced. I am of course, biased, and have many years of experience paddling on the ocean (not fishing). And I have never experienced bringing a really big saltwater fish to the kayak, so can't speak for that!

I wouldn't pay 5k for a Hobie, but I am sure many people would. They serve a market that not other Kayak company does yet.

07-10-2019, 02:35 PM	#4
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	I'm sure Tony will be the first one to get one, once he does I can borrow it and save a ton of money __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer Last edited by jorluivil; 07-10-2019 at 02:40 PM.

07-19-2019, 09:22 AM	#5
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,461	I like the 360 idea. But to be honest, an outback can make that tight turn as well. __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

07-09-2019, 07:55 PM	#1
jacksonbigtuna Junior Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 14	New AIs are 5k and way more versatile

07-09-2019, 09:27 PM	#2
scisports Junior Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 14	Wow, 5K? I’m glad I got my mirage 180, good enough. Gotta ask, what is an AI?

07-27-2019, 07:03 AM	#6
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 346	Post should have said 360 lol. but I just learned about this new yak and agree with many that $5k is a tough one to swallow. Of course a few out there have money to spare and will get one and cant blame them. But know that the future of Hobie and what they develop is always top notch and innovative so prices will hopefully drop for older models if they continue to make em or go the other way and be price itself out for many.

07-29-2019, 03:24 PM	#7
Entropy Junior Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 9	To be honest 5k is a lot for a kayak, but they spend a lot of money on R&D. You can find a used small boat for close to that, but I don't think that's the point of kayak fishing. There are two type of kayak fishermen, those who do it because it is cheaper than buying a boat, and those who do it because they love the sport. I think the majority of kayak fishermen, specially fishing on saltwater are of the second type. I personally love being on a kayak and fighting fish from a kayak, it gives me a feeling of freedom being on a boat I don't get. It is also a lot more challenging. The 5k Hobie will sell. There are a lot of high earners out there who are getting into kayak fishing. I personally love my OK prowler 13, I like how light and it is, I like to paddle, and its secondary stability is superb. I feel in control when I am on the prowler, it is very responsive, I didn't feel that when on a Hobie. The Hobie felt flat to me, and I felt too high off the water. They have an amazing primary stability, and I am sure secondary is good as well, but I just didn't feel I would be able to dynamically react and maneuver on a Hobie when the second stability kicks in on rough waters. Also having a paddle on a narrower kayak is much easier to go through surf than on a Hobie, if the kayaker is experienced. I am of course, biased, and have many years of experience paddling on the ocean (not fishing). And I have never experienced bringing a really big saltwater fish to the kayak, so can't speak for that! I wouldn't pay 5k for a Hobie, but I am sure many people would. They serve a market that not other Kayak company does yet.