Kayak fishing has very much evolved over the years with the production of innovatively designed kayaks, built specifically for the purpose. Hobie has reached the pinnacle of kayak fishing with a wide range of kayaks suited for the tournament bream scene to offshore fishing for pelagic.
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| Launching the Hobie AI for the first time |
Being a kayak fisherman for only the last couple of years I have idolised Josh Holmes, the producer of the Yakass video series, for his expertise of offshore fishing from a kayak. More specifically fishing from the Hobie Adventure Island (AI). This kayak can be used regularly as a kayak, as a pontoon yak (having one outrigger), and as a trimaran when fully rigged. Equipped with a paddle, mirage drive pedal system and the furling sail, this is truly the ultimate fishing kayak.
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| The ultimate fishing kayak |
After making the decision to purchase the Hobie Adventure Island I contacted Mal from Sunstate Hobie in Cooroy as he is the nearest Hobie dealer to the Capricorn Coast. My choice of the ‘Golden Papaya’ AI with the Hobie Trax 2 wheelcart and two Ram aluminium tube rod holders.
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| Picking up the yak from Sunstate Hobie |
The guys from Sunstate Hobie rigged up the rod holders by attaching two Ram space saver mounts onto the inside rear crossbar. When fastened, the tubes will not be pulled backwards out of place, as they are braced by the crossbars. This is a great feature when you hook up on a big fish as it holds the rod firmly in place.
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| Mal and Lee from Sunstate Hobie displaying the installed Ram tubes. |
The only thing left to do was to install the camera mount, purchased from Maclean Outdoors, and my Rapala decals. I will be releasing video footage of the Hobie Adventure Island in action very soon so keep your eye peeled.
For anyone who is interested in purchasing new or second hand Hobie kayak drop in here Sunstate Hobie here http://www.sunstatehobie.com.au/
The guys are great and will look after you.
For anyone down in NSW I must recommend the Maclean Outdoors dealer where you can browse there online store here http://macleanoutdoors.net.au/
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