Author Archives: Brad Nelson
A Happy Hobie Kayak Customer
We received this nice note from customer earlier this summer. What really struck me was how they mentioned they were using the Hobie Kayak to build strength, stamina and lose weight. Their new kayak is so stable they feel comfortable … Continue reading
Get To “Secret” Fishing Hotspots With The Wildly Popular Hobie Pro Angler Fishing Kayak
On many occasions I have experienced the fishing phenomenon called “combat” fishing. The first time I heard the term was over 20 years ago when I was planning a fishing trip to Alaska. My brother-in-law lived in Anchorage and helped … Continue reading
Outdoor Writer Tim Lesmeister Expands His Minnesota Fishing Kayak Fleet
Using a Hobie Kayak is addicting. It’s just so much fun! It’s even more fun when you share it with other kayakers. In our last post we wrote about a customer who has sent photos of their fleet of over … Continue reading
Check Out This Minnesota Hobie Kayak Fleet!
Some times it’s just nice to be alone in your Hobie Mirage Pedal Kayak. Going about things at your own pace and enjoying nature privately. Maybe you enjoy shooting nature photos and appreciate the hands-free pedal drive on hobie kayaks. … Continue reading
Hobie eVolve Kayak Motor By Torqeedo
When I first heard about the battery operated motor system Hobie was developing for their Mirage kayaks the person I spoke with said “Hobie Cat is working on a trolling motor for their kayaks, it’s going to cost about $1,900”. … Continue reading
Minnesota Kayak Fishing On Non-Motorized Twin Cities MN Lakes
Thursday July, 25, 2009 What a day! The sun was bright, the temperature was moderate and little to no wind. We loaded up 4 Hobie Mirage Drive Kayaks, our fishing gear and headed for Lake Harriet in Minneapolis to meet … Continue reading
Minnesota Kayaking Is Exploding In Popularity
According to a recent St. Paul Pioneer Press article Kayak registrations in Minnesota have grown 331 percent since 1999. The article was written by Chris Niskanen and featured an outing to Square Lake with Hi Tempo’s Jack Zweber to give … Continue reading
Nature Photography From Hobie Fishing Pro Angler Fishing Kayak
Our friend Ron Hustvedt of WriteOutdoors.com has been putting the Hobie Pro Angler to the test all over lakes in the upper midwest. His podcasts have been focusing on fishing from the Hobie Pro Angler but in his most recent … Continue reading
Minnesota Kayak Fishing Enthusiasts Should See This Video
Kayak fishing is really gaining in popularity. The benefits of fishing from a Hobie Kayak are well known and obvious. The primary benefit is the “hands-free” nature of a kayak you “peddle” with your legs, rather “paddle” with your arms. … Continue reading
Lake Mille Lacs, Minnesota – Fishing Big Water With The Hobie Pro Angler Fishing Kayak
In a previous post we talked about the benefits of Hobie Fishing Kayaks for accessing smaller non-motorized lakes. In a recent video, Ron Hustvedt of WriteOutdoors.com put the Hobie pro angler to the test on some big water. Ron took … Continue reading