The Hobie Mirage Compass Duo is designed for fishing. It has all of the great features you’ll find in the Mirage lineup with the capacity for two anglers.
Hobie’s design for the Compass Duo is very similar to the original Compass, and is simply the tandem version of what many consider to be Hobie’s budget-minded kayak. The removable mesh seats mean that a single user can operate the kayak alone if needed without much change to the overall performance on the water. Despite being only slightly longer than a normal Compass, the Duo provides plenty of space for both anglers to fish comfortably and operate the kayak on any waterway.
The Hobie Mirage Outback was redesigned in 2019 and the new design is widely considered to be one of the best foot pedal fishing kayaks on the market today. The Outback is a proven workhorse of a fishing kayak that boasts plenty of reasons why anglers have preferred it above other models for 20 years. This kayak is ideal for anglers who are all about stability and are looking for a do-it-all watercraft that’s lightweight, easy to handle and has quality components.
The Titan Propel 12 is one of the most popular Native models for plenty of reasons. This kayak has all the great features you’ll find in it’s larger cousin, the Titan Propel 13.5, without the added weight and size. The Titan Propel 12 is geared specifically toward fishing and is easily one of the best pedal-driven kayaks on the market in 2020. Users report that this kayak has a wide range of exciting features, as well as solid performance on the water.
Jackson’s most affordable fishing kayak, the Bite can be all you ever need for fishing or a great stepping stone to more advanced models as you progress.
If you're mostly fishing rivers, take a look at the Coosa. It was specifically designed for moving waters and smaller rivers. It is not the fastest boat or the best tracker, but it is very agile and easy to maneuver. Some interesting features include a drag chain chute at the back and easily accessible hull storage that allows you to pack a ton of gear inside. Each kayak also comes with a custom-branded Nalgene bottle.
The MayFly from Jackson Kayak is designed to make fly fishing a fun, user friendly experience. The versatile hull on the MayFly is made for tracking, stability and speed; perfect for water conditions in fly fishing hot spots, including tropical flats, slow moving rivers, lakes and ponds.
The Mirage Pro Angler 14 from Hobie was crafted to take you on the most stealth of fishing adventures in the most remote places. The durable Rotomolded Polyethylene Hull supports you and all of your gear up to 600lbs and comes standard with H-Rails ready to fully accessorize your next angling excursion.
The Quest 13 is Hobie’s version of a budget-minded fishing kayak that still delivers optimal performance that most seasoned anglers expect from the brand. Unlike the Mirage lineup, the Quest 13 doesn’t feature the highly-touted foot pedal system. However, that doesn’t mean that the kayak doesn’t offer great performance and plenty of features that make it a solid deal for any serious angler. This kayak is ideal for those looking to have something that offers most of the great features commonly found in a Hobie at a slightly lower price than the Mirage line.
Hobie Mirage Passport 12.0 is very similar to the Passport 10.5, but with extra features that make it an ideal ride for anglers looking for a pedal kayak that’s capable of going anywhere. The Passport is a bit larger than it’s smaller counterpart and is geared more toward fishing with things like a transducer scupper. The extra length provides added stability and better tracking in a kayak that’s easily one of the best pedal models released in recent years.
The Perception Outlaw 11.5 fishing kayak was designed to be disruptive in every way. With its great stability, very high seat, and a walkable open deck, it is a very interesting fishing platform at a great price point 🏅.
Bonafide set out to craft a kayak that broke the mold when it comes to performance and stability—a combination that the company likes to refer to as “fishability.” Bonafide SS127 is described as a “high-seated” kayak, but you might never know it based on the superb stability this one has. For anyone seeking a great fishing kayak that won’t break the bank, the SS127 is tough to beat.
The Challenger 100 Angler is an entry-level sit-on-top fishing kayak. It is competitively priced but offers a decent number of features. Made for beginners looking for an affordable start to fishing, it offers good value that is hard to beat at this price point.
