The movie trailer is very provocative. It really gets you thinking about the stewardship we need to act on to keep our worlds oceans healthy.

Click here to visit the Minds In The Water Website and view the movie trailer.

We teamed up with Festival Foods to help dress up the “Sail In To Summer” holiday display at their Hugo, MN store

The display features a bright yellow Hobie Mirage Sport with sail kit. The kayak is flanked by all sorts of snacks and beverages to keep your energy up during the long holiday weekend.

We’d like to thank Festival Foods for allowing us to lend them the Hobie Kayak for use in this display. I would personally like to thank Rod Borden for his help in making this happen. Over 2000 customers per day in the next 2 weeks will walk through this store. If your up in the Hugo area stop in to Festival Foods for great grocery and check out the “Sail In To Summer” display.

Hobie Kayaks are available at Hi Tempo Kayak & Sailboats, click here for website.

The Torqeedo motor is available as a rudder mount or as a Mirage Drive well drop in. We were using the rudder mount version. The first thing all the users noticed was the responsiveness and power delivered by the drive. The 3 testers who used the Torqeedo that day range in size from 170 pounds to 270 pounds. Each of us noticed that when you punched the throttle down the kayak’s bow “jumps” out of the water. It’s pretty obvious what Hobie means when they named when they named the drive “Torqeedo”, there’s ample thrust put out by this drive. Nik, the youngest guy (a mechanic and motorhead) responded “that thing is sick!”, meaning crazy, cool, insane!

What really impressed me was the precise increments in speed I could achieve. Fishing success depends on several factors. One factor is the speed at which you retrieve a cast or troll your bait. The speed can entice lazy fish or aggressive fish to strike depending on conditions. Fishing was not on fire that day so I used the Torqeedo to precisely change the speed I was trolling my crankbait at. I dialed my speed down to 1.1 m.p.h. and fished a while. No strikes so I cranked up the Torqeedo to 1.9 m.p.h. still no action. I started messing around and found I could precisely control my speed in .1 m.p.h. increments! Finding the speed strike zone repeating that speed can be very easy.

If you want to test drive a Hobie Kayak or the Torqeedo drive, visit our demo page, click here.

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The Power Of Kayak Fishing To Connect With Friends And Family

Ah, the memories! I fished with my Dad and Brothers growing up. I have raised my Son to enjoy the camaraderie of fishing and to appreciate the outdoors. I just got back from a 9 hour outing on the water with my Son and one of my Brothers when I played this video. Oh man, the tears started to swell as I recalled all the great times we’ve had together over the years.

It’s More Than Just Kayak Fishing

A big THANK YOU to Blue Ridge Kayak Fishing for sharing this. It brings back memories of my Dad rowing the boat while we trolled our bait. He’d teach us what to do and what to expect. He’d tell us about the fish we caught. But most importantly we created bonds, friendships and memories.

Talk With Regional And Minnesota Hobie Kayak Experts

On June 28th, 2011 at Lake Minnetonka we’ll be teaming up with our Regional Hobie Reps to put on the largest Hobie Demo ever held in Minnesota. Whether you’re looking to test drive a kayak or talk with product experts about accessories, don’t miss this event. The first 50 people to reserve a demo slot will be given a FREE Hobie branded gift. Bring all your friends, bring all your questions, this is the biggest Hobie Kayak event of the summer!

Call now to reserve your spot, the first 50 people to reserve a demo spot will be given a FREE Hobie gift at the demo, call 651-429-3333!*

*Free gift will only be given to the first 50 participants who sign-up for and attend this event.

What Are Your Kayak Fishing Plans?

The anticipation of planning and getting ready is a big part of the fun of a fishing trip. I’ll be posting some photos and re-caps of some of my Kayak Fishing outings in this blog. We want to know about your fishing plans, share a comment below if you like. We also want to know if your interested in participating in a Minnesota Kayak Fishing Tournament. The tournament would be a casual / fun format. Any skill level and any models of kayaks, canoes or float tube would be eligible to participate. The goal is to get Kayak Fisherman together, see what everyone has done with their rigs, learn new techniques and just have some fun in a low-key competitive environment. Date(s) and locations are open to your suggestions. If you’re interested, please send your brief information in the form below. All submissions from this form will only be contacted in regards to the Kayak Fishing Tournament, we promise.

Click here to send your name and email if you are interested in a Minnesota Kayak Fishing Tournament.

The Stealthy Nature Of Hobie Mirage Drive Kayaks Makes Them Perfect for Fishing AND Hunting

Noise is a  HUGE factor in fishing and hunting success. The element of surprise plays a big role in your end of day results. Since your hands are free when operating a Hobie Kayak you can work your rod instead of paddling. The Mirage Drive is quiet…you can sneak up on fish lying in shallow waters that are not accessible to big boats.

Hobie Kayaks Also Allow You To Hunt Skinny Water And Secluded Areas

There’s a lot of water fowl areas in Minnesota that hold plenty of birds that are not easy to get to. Your Hobie Kayak can get you to remote ponds and sloughs where waterfowl hide out.  Hobie makes a complete line of accessories for hunters. From dodgers to gillie camo to gun holders you can transform your kayak in to ultimate duck and goose hunting boat. Watch the video below and learn how to outfit your Hobie Kayak for waterfowl hunting.

Exclusive, Expert Insights For Minnesota Kayak Fisherman

I listen to Outdoor Talk live or catch up on the show every week via the podcast. Why? It’s easy, if you’re a Minnesota outdoors person you get the latest and greatest in a casual, conversational format. Tim checks in with the top Minnesota outdoors people each week to get the pulse on Minnesota outdoors events and sporting conditions. Tim is a Hobie Kayak Fishing expert, he knows what is happening on the water and how you can use your Hobie to get where the fish are and what they are biting on.

4 “New” Hobie Fishing Kayaks?

Yup, Tim must have some plans for these babies. I am looking forward to listening in on Outdoor Talk and hearing about the Hobie Kayak Fishing Adventures these will be used on. Tim and his guests share information each week about what’s happening in the upcoming week. Tim already has many Hobie Kayaks, we’re excited to see what is in the plans for these new kayaks.

Tim Lesmeister is an outdoor writer, photographer, radio, and television host. Learn more about Tim and his local outdoors reporting here, Click here

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We talk to people at boat shows, in the store and on the water about the very cool Hobie Mirage Kayaks. The engineering and manufacturing superiority of these products is intriguing to people. How does that work…what is it…would I fit in it…and many more questions. It’s a blast to show folks how they work. You can watch the videos below to learn about some frequently asked questions.

How To Load A Mirage Drive In A Hobie Kayak

Loading and unloading the Hobie Mirage Drive is a snap…literally. Hi Tempo Kayaks expert Brad Nelson shows us how easy it is in the short, concise video demonstration.

How To Adjust The Hobie Mirage Drive For Various Size Users

Hi Tempo Kayaks owner Brad Nelson is 6′ 4″ tall. He shows you can adjust the Mirage Drive to fit him…or adjust it to fit a 6 year old. The adjustment is made easily and quickly on the water water with no tools. Watch and learn how innovative the engineers at Hobie are.

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