New 2005 Hobie Outback Owner needing Advice - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

blitzburgh · 03-21-2014, 07:06 AM

I'll let others suggest outfitting. What I will suggest is, if you are a first time yaker:

1.Take your new ride to a body of water you're comfortable with.

2.Practice entering, bailing & re-entering your yak until you feel confident you could do it on open water. If you are already good with this, skip to step 4.

3.Take your new ride down to the surf with nothing but your Yak, Mirage Drive, Paddle & a PFD.

4. Practice launcing & landing in the surf until you physically cannot do it any longer.

5.Respect the ocean and you'll be allllright

Good luck!

Smthtnnr · 03-21-2014, 07:46 AM

I have pre-2009 outback and got the turbo fins, did the well retro-fit and they have been good for at least 20 10+ mile trips

Dannowar · 03-21-2014, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by blitzburgh

I'll let others suggest outfitting. What I will suggest is, if you are a first time yaker:

1.Take your new ride to a body of water you're comfortable with.

2.Practice entering, bailing & re-entering your yak until you feel confident you could do it on open water. If you are already good with this, skip to step 4.

4.Take your new ride down to the surf with nothing but your Yak, Mirage Drive, Paddle & a PFD.

5. Practice launcing & landing in the surf until you physically cannot do it any longer.

6.Respect the ocean and you'll be allllright

Good luck!

What's step three?!?!?!

blitzburgh · 03-21-2014, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Dannowar

What's step three?!?!?!

LOL good catch man! I uuhhh, was just checkin' to see if you were paying attention...yeah, yeah that's the ticket

Dannowar · 03-21-2014, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by blitzburgh

LOL good catch man! I uuhhh, was just checkin' to see if you were paying attention...yeah, yeah that's the ticket

Just making sure it wasn't the most important step!!!

Phatford · 03-21-2014, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Dannowar

What's step three?!?!?!

Step three was get a friend to stand on the beach with a camera...

Bert Vega · 03-21-2014, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Phatford

Step three was get a friend to stand on the beach with a camera...

Only if they keep you in the frame. My first landing was recorded but could not be seen. It did cost me a mirage drive.

Killa-P · 03-21-2014, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by blitzburgh

I'll let others suggest outfitting. What I will suggest is, if you are a first time yaker:

1.Take your new ride to a body of water you're comfortable with.

2.Practice entering, bailing & re-entering your yak until you feel confident you could do it on open water. If you are already good with this, skip to step 4.

3.Take your new ride down to the surf with nothing but your Yak, Mirage Drive, Paddle & a PFD.

4. Practice launcing & landing in the surf until you physically cannot do it any longer.

5.Respect the ocean and you'll be allllright

Good luck!

Thank you very much appreciated. The basics of getting around properly will be a helluva starting point. Knowing how to handle yourself in the water is rule 1. Also I thought you werent supposed to pull your Mirage drive out upon approach to the beach and finish up with your paddle.

Thank you to everyone for their advice. Currently watching all kinds of tutorials on Youtube.

03-21-2014, 07:06 AM	#1
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	I'll let others suggest outfitting. What I will suggest is, if you are a first time yaker: 1.Take your new ride to a body of water you're comfortable with. 2.Practice entering, bailing & re-entering your yak until you feel confident you could do it on open water. If you are already good with this, skip to step 4. 3.Take your new ride down to the surf with nothing but your Yak, Mirage Drive, Paddle & a PFD. 4. Practice launcing & landing in the surf until you physically cannot do it any longer. 5.Respect the ocean and you'll be allllright Good luck! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe Last edited by blitzburgh; 03-21-2014 at 08:32 AM.

03-21-2014, 07:46 AM	#2
Smthtnnr Fishing Addict Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orange County Posts: 202	I have pre-2009 outback and got the turbo fins, did the well retro-fit and they have been good for at least 20 10+ mile trips