Designed for the serious angler, the Hobie Outback defines innovation and comfort in fishing kayaks. It’s renowned for its stealth, stability, and extensive features tailored specifically for fishing.
Regarding safety and visibility, the Hobie Outback leaves no room for compromise. Its reflective bow graphics ensure you’re always visible, even in low-light conditions. The large bow hatch provides ample storage, making it easy to stow gear and provisions. The forward accessory mount is perfect for attaching a camera or other devices to capture your adventures.
The heart of this kayak’s prowess lies in its MirageDrive 180 with Kick-Up Turbo Fins, allowing hands-free navigation and easy manoeuvring through calm and challenging waters. The dual rudder control and under-hull kick-up rudder enhance steering precision, essential for navigating through tight spots or around obstacles.
THE ORIGINAL PEDAL FISHING KAYAK
OUTBACK KAYAK SPECS
MirageDrive 180 with Kick-Up Turbo Fins
Hobie MirageDrive 180s offer the ultimate hands-free propulsion experience, allowing you to move effortlessly forward and in reverse. Designed with Kick-Up Fin technology, these fins automatically ‘kick-up’ on impact with obstacles like logs, rocks, and weeds. They redeploy seamlessly, letting you navigate through challenging environments without worry.
Hobie H-Rail with Integrated Patented Ram® Hand-Track™
Maximise your kayak’s customisation and organisation with features designed for the serious angler. This set-up includes side accessory tracks for easy mounting, a plier holder, a knife slot, and tackle storage retainers. An integrated bungee retraction system ensures that all your essential gear stays securely in place and close at hand. Whether you’re fishing or on a multi-day adventure, this system keeps everything organised and within reach.
Vantage CTW(wide) Seating – 38mm more room!
Experience unparalleled comfort with our new state-of-the-art seat design. This advanced seat offers 4-way adjustability, providing the perfect fit. We’ve added an extra 38mm to the seat base, ensuring more space and enhanced comfort. The design also features breathable materials for better airflow, infinite flexibility to match your posture, and improved visibility for a better overall experience.
Rudder Up/Down Control
The rudder up/down control offers seamless operation, allowing you to deploy or retract the rudder effortlessly. Release or pull the control cable to adjust the rudder’s position, giving you precise control over your kayak’s steering and navigation. This feature is especially useful in shallow waters or during launch and landing, ensuring smooth and hassle-free kayaking.
EVA Deck Pads
Advanced EVA pads are designed to enhance your kayaking experience by providing better grip, extra comfort, and improved stability while standing. These pads also offer sound-dampening properties, making them perfect for stealthy manoeuvres, especially when fishing or navigating quiet waters. Enjoy a more secure and comfortable ride with these advanced EVA pads’ superior traction and cushioning.
Vertical Rectangular Hatch
The vertical orientation of this storage system maximises your standing area and provides easy access to your tackle bins. It comes standard with an easily removable tackle bucket and even includes a bottle opener on the inside lid, complete with a rubber mesh pocket to store accessories. This design ensures your gear is organised and easily accessible, allowing you to focus on your adventure.
Mid-Boat Carrying Handle
These ergonomic handles are attached to either side of the kayak’s cockpit. They provide a comfortable grip that makes it easier to manoeuvre the kayak during launching, transport, or when navigating tight spaces. They offer a secure hold, enhancing your ability to control and carry the kayak easily.
Dual Rudder Control
Effortlessly steer your kayak with the one-touch steering system, accessible from both sides of the cockpit. This intuitive control allows you to navigate precisely and easily, ensuring smooth and responsive kayaking, whether adjusting your course or making quick turns.
Large Rear Cargo Area
For big adventures that require plenty of gear, the Hobie kayak’s moulded storage areas and Bungee® tie-downs ensure your equipment stays secure and arrives safely at your destination. The design perfectly accommodates the Hobie Livewell V2 and H-Crates, providing ample space and organisation for all your fishing or expedition essentials.
4 Vertical Rod Holders
The kayak features four vertically oriented rod holders perfectly angled for trolling, making it easier to maintain an optimal fishing position while moving. These versatile holders can also accommodate other essential accessories, such as a gaff or a net, ensuring you’re fully equipped for a successful day on the water.
H-Track Deluxe w / Bungee Tackle Retainer
Side accessory tracks offer the ultimate customisation for mounting accessories. Features like a plier holder, knife slot, tackle storage retainers, and an integrated retraction system ensure that your most needed items are always within easy reach. The bungee system enhances storage flexibility, allowing you to add larger items like a Livewell, H-Crate, or esky to the rear of your kayak, optimising your gear organisation for any adventure.
Cart Keeper
The Bungee Locking System is designed to securely fasten your kayak cart while you’re on the water. This system ensures that your cart stays in place, providing peace of mind and stability during your kayaking adventures.
Under-Hull Kick-Up Rudder
The Kick-Up Rudder automatically retracts upon contact with solid objects, preventing damage and ensuring smooth navigation through various water conditions.
Guardian Retractable Transducer Shield
The Hobie Retractable Shield is designed to protect your transducer on impact and retracts for easy transport. It features a built-in transducer mount that supports side scanning, optimising fishfinder performance. For convenience, pre-installed thru-hull cable plugs enable quick, no-drill, no-glue installation of your fishfinder.
H-Track Deluxe With H-Rail
The Hobie accessory setup features side tracks for versatile customisation and mounting. It includes a plier holder, knife slot, tackle storage retainers, and an integrated retraction system to keep essential items easily accessible. The Bungee system enhances storage options, allowing you to add accessories like a Livewell, H-Crate, or large esky to the rear of your kayak.
Power-Pole Ready
The Mirage Outback fishing kayak comes with pre-installed inserts for effortless Power-Pole mounting, eliminating the need for a separate mounting plate. This design ensures a seamless and secure installation for your shallow water anchor.
Large Rear Handle
The large carrying handle facilitates easy transport and doubles as an accessory mounting point. It supports action cameras and H-Rail mounts and serves as the anchor point for the Outback Loader, enhancing both convenience and functionality.
Notched MirageDrive Well
The recess for the MirageDrive on the bottom of the kayak enhances protection in shallow water by reducing the risk of impact damage. This design feature allows for better navigation in shallow areas without compromising the drive’s integrity.
Utility Trays
The integrated tackle storage solutions are designed to keep essential items like tackle, tools, and other gear close at hand. These compartments and organisers ensure that everything you need is easily accessible on the water.
Hobie Thru-Hull Wiring Plug
The Thru-Hull Wiring Plug is a cable pass-thru plug with 3 variable grommet adapters (various grommets supplied) and a rubber seal to prevent water from entering the hull. Located on both sides of the kayak and designed to accommodate different wire thicknesses, making it ideal for wiring through fish finders and electric cables.
Large Bow Hatch
The hatch design provides easy access to the bow’s storage compartment. A security strap with a detachable clip tethers the hatch, while bungee cords on the above deck securely hold additional gear. This setup ensures convenient access and organisation for your essentials.
Forward Accessory Mount
The forward accessory mount is ideal for the optional Ram Mast Tube Wedge, enabling you to attach action cameras, fish finders, etc, easily. It is also ideal for the Mirage Sail Kit or the Bimini Sunshade. They fit securely into a deck-mounted fitting, offering enhanced versatility for your kayak. The Mirage Sail Kit allows you to enjoy sailing with ease and added power, while the Bimini Sunshade provides much-needed relief from the sun during your adventures.
Two-Piece Paddle with On-hull Storage
Navigate surf-strewn beaches and rocky inlets with added confidence, or opt for a classic upper body workout by paddling—the paddle conveniently clips onto the hull when not in use
Hobie Outback Loader
The Hobie Outback Loader Assembly, included with 2019+ Outback models, is designed to grip the rear grab bar and is a loading assist device. It helps protect the rudder and stern when car-topping your kayak.
#1 Fishing Kayak
Hobie Outback
This fully loaded fishing machine is built for every conceivable fishing expedition, whether you’re prowling the ocean for monster gamefish or stalking bass in your favourite freshwater fishing hole. Hobie has advanced the sport of kayak fishing with Kick-Up Fins that automatically kick-up on impact.