Hobie Quest Fisherman rigged

BooBoo · Post by **BooBoo** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 2:38 pm

I stole the rocket launcher idea from jhjspeck. I hope he does'nt mind.

jhjspecks · Post by **jhjspecks** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 12:38 am

BooBoo that launcher looks really good man.

Hookem · Post by **Hookem** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 8:21 am

Wow, looks nice!!!!

Bluffer · Post by **Bluffer** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 10:56 am

Cool, my Outback already came factory with rod holders. You try out turbo fins yet?

eastyaker · Post by **eastyaker** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 7:08 pm

Does that yak come with the Mirage Drive system? And if it did...How do you like it...

I am asking because i am looking at purchasing a Hobie Outback...and was wondering your thoughts on the Mirage Drive system.

Bluffer · Post by **Bluffer** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 8:27 am

Love the hands free operation of the mirage drive. Plus its alot quiter than paddleing. Also no paddle drip on your head to.
You gotta try it out, 1st time I did I sold my Drifter & get me the outback.
Even got the turbo fins now, helps it go much faster.

Fla-Fish · Post by **Fla-Fish** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 9:22 am

eastyaker welcome to TKF and the addiction.
I have a Hobie Revolution on my Christmas list but don't think
Santa can afford it this year. Dam property taxes are over $4500
this year. I like the Outback but I REALLY like the Revolution.
Try it before you decide. You will like it @ the same price.

eastyaker · Post by **eastyaker** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 7:12 pm

Thanks for the info...will look into the revolution also...Going to be off on vacation the week of Christmas..will leave East Texas and visit relatives in Houston...Will make my rounds..

OMG property taxes...i know what you mean...I live in edge of two counties...pay property taxes in one and school taxes in the other county..They double dipped me...LOL.

Hoping for my sales Incentive check...that will purchase my Hobie...Fingers cross

eastyaker · Post by **eastyaker** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 7:18 am

FlaFish...took your advice and got the Mirage Revolution..

the guys at FTU got me all the stuff i needed and helped me rigged up my new truck rack..Ruben Garza and Mike at FTU are the best...

When i get a cam. i will post some pics...Even got the milk crate rigged up..LOL...

now need some nice weather and time off to go enjoy

Fla-Fish · Post by **Fla-Fish** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 9:15 am

eastyaker SWEEEEET on the Revo let me know how you like it. I am really interested in how it handles fishing all day. I have only "tried" it in the pool at FTU.

Bluffer are the turbo fins longer so you need even deeper water for them ??

eastyaker · Post by **eastyaker** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 7:11 pm

Was out all day today..wasn't fishing...was scooping out the duck hunting...the Mirage Rev...worked awesome...ride was dry and the pedals got
me going quick..even in the wind...on the way back,,,i was wishing i had the sail kit....would have made the day even better...

side note...sneak up on alot of wildlife...Coots just freaked out when i came in on them..and those damn beaver looking things...srry my mind is working on the ribeyes out on the grill. .. ok...nutria Rats....LOL...Damn nice day...and i got use to using my legs..wasn't tired...spent 5 hours on the water and was great..

Lake Striker...East Texas..put in at 8ball club...for those who know

Loads on and off my Thule Truck Rack...Love it soo far...

Fla-Fish · Post by **Fla-Fish** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 7:35 pm

eastyaker hurt me and post some pic's when you can.
It is 3rd on my list after property taxes and income taxes.
Looking forward to working my tail off to get to where I can afford one.
The 1st 2 are not real motivating. :roll:

Bluffer · Post by **Bluffer** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 8:03 pm

FlaFish wrote:Bluffer are the turbo fins longer so you need even deeper water for them ??

Ya theyre about 2in longer & a inch or so wider. I still run shallow with em also. Just keep the fins at the upward posistion or top of the stroke & "short stroke" with the peddles. Works good.