Fully rigged Hobie Pro Angler 14

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Mariner-Sails.com had a Hobie display set up that brought a lot of attention at the 2019 Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest benefiting Texas Parks and Wildlife Department at Lake fork. The company provides countless products for the kayak enthusiasts, including BerleyPro Visor, and FPV-Power Lithium waterproof kayak batteries. People stopped by throughout the day to admire the variety of displayed kayaks and kayak accessories. The new Hobie Mirage Passport 10.5 and the Hobie Pro Angler 14 seemed to be the popular choice among the outdoor enthusiasts.
The Pro Angler 14 is made in both 12- and 14-foot models. Loaded with features, this is kayak covers everything you need to fish effectively while on the water.
The Pro Angler 14 is made in both 12- and 14-foot models. Loaded with features, this is kayak covers everything you need to fish effectively while on the water.
This kayak is built strong. With everything, such as the front carrying handle, made of quality material and extra reinforcement, the Pro Angler is built to perform — and last.
This kayak is built strong. With everything, such as the front carrying handle, made of quality material and extra reinforcement, the Pro Angler is built to perform — and last.
H-Rails on each side allow for mounting electronics and rod holders.
H-Rails on each side allow for mounting electronics and rod holders.
The ST Turbo Fins are part of the MirageDrive 180 propulsion system. When peddled, the blades provide quiet forward and reverse motion.
The ST Turbo Fins are part of the MirageDrive 180 propulsion system. When peddled, the blades provide quiet forward and reverse motion.
The H-Rail will mount full sized electronics, such as this Garmin Panoptix unit. This unit also features the <a href=
The H-Rail will mount full sized electronics, such as this Garmin Panoptix unit. This unit also features the BerleyPro Visor that makes it easier to see the screen during bright light conditions. The Visor will also help reduce battery use allowing the angler to easily view the screen at a lower brightness.
A first-person view from inside the kayak, the non-skid deck pads from Marine Mat that allow for safer standing while on the water, and when entering and exiting the kayak.
A first-person view from inside the kayak, the non-skid deck pads from Marine Mat that allow for safer standing while on the water, and when entering and exiting the kayak.
The Pro Angler includes multiple adjustable settings. The “SKEG” pull string, allows you to pull the skeg up into the “storage box” and lock it there for protection when running through shallow water, or during storage. The “KICKSTAND” pull string, adjusts the seat to the “high” position for sitting up higher on the water.
The Pro Angler includes multiple adjustable settings. The “SKEG” pull string, allows you to pull the skeg up into the “storage box” and lock it there for protection when running through shallow water, or during storage. The “KICKSTAND” pull string, adjusts the seat to the “high” position for sitting up higher on the water.
The knob on the left wall will tighten and even lock the rudder for maneuvering through strong current.
The knob on the left wall will tighten and even lock the rudder for maneuvering through strong current.
The rod holders include tubes which extend all the way through the front, almost to the nose of the kayak, offering as much space as possible for your rods, and protection.
The rod holders include tubes which extend all the way through the front, almost to the nose of the kayak, offering as much space as possible for your rods, and protection.
An up-close view of the inside front shows the H-Track system for holding plyers and other tools, the six rod holders, and the MirageDrive 180 system. The pedals on the MiragDrive adjust according to your height, and the two pull levers allow you to switch between forward (green), and reverse (red).
An up-close view of the inside front shows the H-Track system for holding plyers and other tools, the six rod holders, and the MirageDrive 180 system. The pedals on the MiragDrive adjust according to your height, and the two pull levers allow you to switch between forward (green), and reverse (red).
There are two more pull levers, which exist on the right wall of the Pro Angler. The “Transducer” lever allows you to pull oversized transducers up into the bottom of the kayak when navigating through shallow water, or banking the kayak. Similarly, the “Rudder” lever pulls the rudder up inside the bottom of the kayak.
There are two more pull levers, which exist on the right wall of the Pro Angler. The “Transducer” lever allows you to pull oversized transducers up into the bottom of the kayak when navigating through shallow water, or banking the kayak. Similarly, the “Rudder” lever pulls the rudder up inside the bottom of the kayak.
A large twist and seal hatch for tackle is placed right in front of the seat.
A large twist and seal hatch for tackle is placed right in front of the seat.
The twist and seal hatch includes a tackle management system for storing boxes of tackle. For extra storage space, the TMS can be removed, revealing a large compartment.
The twist and seal hatch includes a tackle management system for storing boxes of tackle. For extra storage space, the TMS can be removed, revealing a large compartment.
The inside of the kayak is extremely spacious, providing room for gear, long legs and width for stability when standing.
The inside of the kayak is extremely spacious, providing room for gear, long legs and width for stability when standing.
The Vantage seat provides optimal comfort, stability and adjustability, all in a lightweight, removable form.
The Vantage seat provides optimal comfort, stability and adjustability, all in a lightweight, removable form.
The highly innovative arm of the Vantage seat is used to adjust the height of the seat and the recline of the back of the seat.
The highly innovative arm of the Vantage seat is used to adjust the height of the seat and the recline of the back of the seat.
The Vantage seat in “kickstand” mode, for sitting up high on the water. The back of the seat includes adjustable lumbar support, and the bottom of the seat can be folded up for more standing room.
The Vantage seat in “kickstand” mode, for sitting up high on the water. The back of the seat includes adjustable lumbar support, and the bottom of the seat can be folded up for more standing room.
The H-Rail comes with the rudder control attached and located right by the Vantage seat arm rest. The soft handle makes for easy fingertip steering.
The H-Rail comes with the rudder control attached and located right by the Vantage seat arm rest. The soft handle makes for easy fingertip steering.
The Rear cargo area is large enough to hold all the gear you could want and need, with bungee tie-downs to ensure it stays safe and secure. The Hobie two-piece paddle will also stay secure and out of the way in the taco clips.
The Rear cargo area is large enough to hold all the gear you could want and need, with bungee tie-downs to ensure it stays safe and secure. The Hobie two-piece paddle will also stay secure and out of the way in the taco clips.
Two 12-volt FPV-Power batteries can be mounted to the rear twist and seal hatch lid.
Two 12-volt FPV-Power batteries can be mounted to the rear twist and seal hatch lid.
With a versatile wiring system, the Pro Angler is able to run electronics from battery mounts at the front and back of the kayak with ease.
With a versatile wiring system, the Pro Angler is able to run electronics from battery mounts at the front and back of the kayak with ease.
With a quick wheel attachment, or a second person helping at the front, the large rear handle makes maneuvering the Pro Angler on land easy.
With a quick wheel attachment, or a second person helping at the front, the large rear handle makes maneuvering the Pro Angler on land easy.
This box is an extra, not included with the Hobe Pro Angler. The tackle box/rod holder was crafted and hand painted by a war veteran, and placed in the rear cargo area of this kayak.
This box is an extra, not included with the Hobe Pro Angler. The tackle box/rod holder was crafted and hand painted by a war veteran, and placed in the rear cargo area of this kayak.
The rudder and skeg shown underneath the Pro Angler, each able to be pulled up and stowed away for shallow waters and when in storage.
The rudder and skeg shown underneath the Pro Angler, each able to be pulled up and stowed away for shallow waters and when in storage.