Mirage Drive 180 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

makobob · 10-17-2016, 01:37 PM

Tony how hard is it to steer backwards, say straight back 50 feet? Are you still in control? Could you go left or right easily in reverse? BTW you putting one day in is like me doing a week in on the water, you really WORK your gear. That's a good thing, in a month that drive will have gone through a years use for the rest of us. Keep on yaking amigo.

ful-rac · 10-17-2016, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by makobob

Tony how hard is it to steer backwards, say straight back 50 feet? Are you still in control? Could you go left or right easily in reverse? BTW you putting one day in is like me doing a week in on the water, you really WORK your gear. That's a good thing, in a month that drive will have gone through a years use for the rest of us. Keep on yaking amigo.

Actually Bob it's not hard at all. You are definitely in control, just like going forward you need a bit of speed or momentum before your steering responds. Going left and right while going backwards is no problem at all. Hobie says full power reverse...that's no exaggeration, I was actually able to go 5 + knots backwards just to see if I could, it was not a problem at all.

makobob · 10-17-2016, 02:12 PM

TONY, you sold me just called Andy, mine will arrive Friday and be in Baja on Monday. Maybe I can pull a grouper out of the rocks before he gets there. Thank you for taking the time post your review, you get credit for atleast one sale. Tight Lines.

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

Actually Bob it's not hard at all. You are definitely in control, just like going forward you need a bit of speed or momentum before your steering responds. Going left and right while going backwards is no problem at all. Hobie says full power reverse...that's no exaggeration, I was actually able to go 5 + knots backwards just to see if I could, it was not a problem at all.

cabojohn · 10-17-2016, 02:58 PM

Why in the heck would anyone need to peddle in reverse??

Seriously?

ME thinks Hobie screwed the pooch here...

Marketing gimmick? If yes, brilliant!

pino · 10-17-2016, 03:15 PM

Is this standard on all new 2017 kayaks or extra?

ful-rac · 10-17-2016, 03:23 PM

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Is this standard on all new 2017 kayaks or extra?

I'm pretty sure that they are, perfect time to upgrade Pino!

Reverse is not necessary but...it sure is nice!

Iceman · 10-17-2016, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by pino

Is this standard on all new 2017 kayaks or extra?

All 2017 come with the 180, turbo fins are only stock on the camo Outback and the Pro Anglers, everything else comes with the slightly shorter ST fins.

Separate drives (I am only selling drives that came with my preseason order kayaks)and replacement fins and parts are yet to be released, I have been told that if there is an issue with a drive Hobie will send me parts off the production line.

MITCHELL · 10-17-2016, 06:02 PM

Catch...mighty fine dinner...

makobob · 10-17-2016, 03:19 PM

John I enjoy casting top water plugs at the boulders and cliffs in Gonzaga. I point my bow at the beach and cast as tight to shore as I can. Cabrilla and snappers sometimes explode on the plugs, corvina too. Being in reverse and ready MIGHT help getting these fish out of their holes. The panga drivers peform this move every day, so it might help me get that bigger cabrilla that keeps stealing my top water plugs. Besides I needed a spare drive as a back up. Hopefull win, win.

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Originally Posted by cabojohn

Why in the heck would anyone need to peddle in reverse??

Seriously?

ME thinks Hobie screwed the pooch here...

Marketing gimmick? If yes, brilliant!

cabojohn · 10-18-2016, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by makobob

John I enjoy casting top water plugs at the boulders and cliffs in Gonzaga. I point my bow at the beach and cast as tight to shore as I can. Cabrilla and snappers sometimes explode on the plugs, corvina too. Being in reverse and ready MIGHT help getting these fish out of their holes. The panga drivers peform this move every day, so it might help me get that bigger cabrilla that keeps stealing my top water plugs. Besides I needed a spare drive as a back up. Hopefull win, win.

Thanks Bob-
I get it now...having the option to go in reverse makes sense.
I can see the benefits.

Sheephead · 10-31-2016, 10:54 AM

Mako shark fishing

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Originally Posted by cabojohn

Why in the heck would anyone need to peddle in reverse??

Seriously?

ME thinks Hobie screwed the pooch here...

Marketing gimmick? If yes, brilliant!

Dannynguyen · 10-19-2016, 09:05 PM

Tony......It's very nice ....I wanna get a migrate 180' only but I called southwind kayak store they said they are available in March,2018

ful-rac · 10-20-2016, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Dannynguyen

Tony......It's very nice ....I wanna get a migrate 180' only but I called southwind kayak store they said they are available in March,2018

When you buy...just make sure you buy at OEX!

Iceman · 10-20-2016, 08:37 AM

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Available now at your local OEX...but only with the purchase of a new kayak. Otherwise you have to wait until next year to purchase one.

always exceptions for special customers.

Tony got the only pair of Turbo fins I was willing to part with, Bob got ST fins, I will part with 1 or 2 more of those, but having to wait until March myself, I do not want to get caught short. The Turbo fin upgrade kit may not be available until March as well. Turbo fins only come stock with the PAs and the camo Outback.

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MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,258	Nice..... Catch...mighty fine dinner... __________________ Duke Mitchell

10-19-2016, 09:05 PM	#12
Dannynguyen Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 114	Damn...nice Tony......It's very nice ....I wanna get a migrate 180' only but I called southwind kayak store they said they are available in March,2018

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cabojohn PROBATION Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 656	Why in the heck would anyone need to peddle in reverse?? Seriously? ME thinks Hobie screwed the pooch here... Marketing gimmick? If yes, brilliant!

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pino Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: COMPTON,CA. Posts: 37	Is this standard on all new 2017 kayaks or extra?