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Hobie pro angler

Posted By: Workfishngolf37

Hobie pro angler - 07/14/16 04:20 AM

About to buy one of these bad boys. What are the top 4 must have to go along with my new pro angler? And for those of you that sold your pro angler. Mind if I ask WHY??
Posted By: kickingback

Re: Hobie pro angler - 07/14/16 12:36 PM

You really only need your rod/s, tackle, ice chest, sonar in a PA14. That's all I use.
The yak drives itself while you fish. It is awesome. Added a couple of Scotty's and sonar mounts but other than that I have not "hurt" my yak yet.
I bought mine used (2011 model earlier this year) and it was in excellent shape. They don't lose value very much. Great resale. The guy that sold me his said he just didn't have the time to take it out any longer.
Posted By: PowerLizard

Re: Hobie pro angler - 07/14/16 01:08 PM

1. The heavy duty cart.
2. The Visipole light installed on the stern and a portable headlight kept in the bow hatch.
3. A spare truck key in the stern hatch doesn't hurt either.
Posted By: CCTX

Re: Hobie pro angler - 07/14/16 01:45 PM

Anchor trolley if you fish deep.
360 light/flag
mount for fish finder
If you like to carry more than six rods, then rod holders/crate.
Posted By: Workfishngolf37

Re: Hobie pro angler - 07/14/16 02:05 PM

Do you guys fish kayaks in the colder months? Any troubles fishing deep water with waves from bigger boats passing by?
Posted By: PowerLizard

Re: Hobie pro angler - 07/14/16 02:17 PM

Originally Posted By: Workfishngolf37
Do you guys fish kayaks in the colder months? Any troubles fishing deep water with waves from bigger boats passing by?

Yes to fishing in cold weather - dress to swim (wear synthetics and no cotton).
No issues on waves from bigger boats.
Posted By: PlanoTom

Re: Hobie pro angler - 07/14/16 07:17 PM

Mirage Drive 180 Forward-Reverse System grin

But seriously, Hobie says that a retrofittable standalone version of the new forward/reverse system will be available mid-2017.

Grab some pool noodles before they disappear from stores for the year.

Enjoy your new kayak - great choice!
Posted By: CanadiYak

Re: Hobie pro angler - 07/15/16 01:03 PM

Workfishinggolf send me a PM with your contact I may have a deal for you.Your PM's are full it says
Posted By: Palovik

Re: Hobie pro angler - 07/15/16 01:13 PM

On the PA very little extra is needed, fish finder if you want one, cooler, tackle and rods. Please make sure you get a good PFD a must in any kayak.

Let me know if you have any rigging or general qustions be happy to help.
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