View Full Version : Hobie Mirage drive fishing yak


cheferson
06-08-2011, 07:59 AM
Anyone have any good advice on where to get a good price and what model would be best?


Think Im gonna take the plunge . My hands/wrists are cooked ! I wanna fish more and my legs are still good , so I m thinking trolling? Figure will keep my fat ass in shape too!

JFigliuolo
06-08-2011, 08:01 AM
Not sure on where... But I've got a Revo and love it. Some prefer the roomier outback. I like the Revo since it's a tad faster the the outback, so if you need to cover alot of water you can do it a little quicker. I'd say test them both and see which one you like better. You can't go wrong with either.

The Dad Fisherman
06-08-2011, 08:29 AM
I've already made the decision to take the plunge for one next year/ or maybe end of season this year.....looking at the revo for next year.

JFigliuolo
06-08-2011, 08:33 AM
If you are in no hurry, scour the internet for a used hobie. You have to act quick as they don't last long...

The Dad Fisherman
06-08-2011, 08:44 AM
Its amazing how quickly they get scooped up..they are in high demand

BigFish
06-08-2011, 09:15 AM
Love my PA!!!:uhuh:

eastendlu
06-08-2011, 11:51 AM
Love my PA!!!:uhuh:

Friend of mine has a PA i call it the USS Nimitz as you can launch a plane of that thing. Its amazing how fast that thing moves in the water. On my wish list.

BigFish
06-08-2011, 12:08 PM
I call mine an aircraft carrier.....and if you think the Revo can outpace me in a PA.....anytime....anyplace!!!!:uhuh:

JFigliuolo
06-08-2011, 12:46 PM
I call mine an aircraft carrier.....and if you think the Revo can outpace me in a PA.....anytime....anyplace!!!!:uhuh:

If I lived closer I'd take some of that action...

The Dad Fisherman
06-08-2011, 01:22 PM
Friend of mine has a PA i call it the USS Nimitz as you can launch a plane of that thing. Its amazing how fast that thing moves in the water. On my wish list.

If you ever go out on a Yakrats Scramble with Larry its like a Carrier group.....Larry is the USS Nimitz and we are all destroyer Escorts....got a couple of Frigates mixed in to the group too

BigFish
06-08-2011, 01:30 PM
That puppy leaves a wake like Kennedy's PT-109!!!:uhuh:

Pete F.
06-08-2011, 02:27 PM
My brother has a PA, he ate something that wanted out when he was in the middle of Joppa flats. Luckily he was in the dark and hung his butt over the side. How many kayaks can you do that out of, not in?
The thing is definitely the Queen Mary of kayaks.

Edge Sportfish
06-09-2011, 03:47 PM
Forgive my ignorance Larry, but what is a PA?

Edge Sportfish
06-09-2011, 04:01 PM
Disregard that Larry, I figured out what you meant. Holy 50 they sure are proud of those things!!!

BigFish
06-09-2011, 04:29 PM
George they are awesome....great platform for duck hunting I am told also!:rocketem:

Nebe
06-09-2011, 04:48 PM
Chef... Get one!!!! You can try mine anytime.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

Tagger
06-09-2011, 05:11 PM
I raced Mac in his Revo me in my Outback ,, both with Turbo fins. We stayed neck and neck in North River ,,. Granted Mac isn't in half as good as shape as me . (he's 50 now).. Consider Outback for the extra room .. Try and buy Local I had one shipped and it was damaged in shipping ,, went thru hell getting it squared away with the shipping company . couldn't use it for 4 months until their inspector came out ,, inspecting the yak and packaging ... I got 600 back , Total package was 1,750 - the 600 ... But I ordered extras ,, Turbo fins ,, sailing rudder ,, Hobie Life jacket , Wheels ,, fish finder,, mount,, battery,,built in compass . Rod leashes .. Rod extensions (don't need those )..

cheferson
06-09-2011, 08:59 PM
Nice! Now I really want one . Is there sales tax on yaks in RI? CT? MA? NH? ME?

What else do I need to get for gear? Looking for advice on fish finder , rod holders , etc, all the BS i wouldn't think of too . Thinking if I get it all at once I could get a better deal? Need to make all purchases now , in another 6 months ,there will be nothing more for myself...

I found a 2011 used , only a few times , months old. SOld couple weeks ago.....

blondterror
06-09-2011, 09:06 PM
Alden of Sunapee in Newport, NH is an excellent dealer and you can get them to throw in a lifetjacket or dolly.... they sometimes have demo ones available.. Mark works there and he is very active in New England Kayak fishing webbsite

Tagger
06-10-2011, 03:47 AM
fish finder depends how deep your pockets are .. Mine was $100 .. and I rolled the yak so it's been under water and still good . I just like knowing how deep of water I'n in. Mine isn't a gps or anything . still Fish Finder 100,, mount 60 ,, battery 60 .. adds up . Mine shows clumps of mud as fish (north river is loaded),, It also had my heart pounding in jelly fish infested waters . (Onset Bay)

Tagger
06-10-2011, 09:44 AM
add to that charger ,,, battery doesn't come with one..

Tagger
06-11-2011, 01:48 PM
Out with Bad Larry this am ... raining ,, fog rolling in . had a couple of fish break water missing my plug .. That was it . I was marking them on my fish finder .. they just weren't hitting .

leo33
06-11-2011, 03:50 PM
any interest in a 2009 outback used maybe 6 times?

cheferson
06-11-2011, 04:35 PM
Thanks , but put a deposit down on the PA!! I know chef chris was looking at them....

Tagger
06-12-2011, 06:22 AM
get a good life jacket ,, mine will keep me floating face up if knocked unconscious (power boat),,

The Dad Fisherman
06-12-2011, 07:20 AM
any interest in a 2009 outback used maybe 6 times?

I'm interested....PM me some details.