![]() Musky fishing is another situation where it's a huge advantage to stand. Also, when I'm fishing heavy cover like pads or millfoil, it's easier to get the jig to fall straight down into holes when I'm standing because it lessons the angle of the line to the water, reducing the drag on it. Although I frequently pitch jigs from a seated position, it's definitely easier when you're standing up. The first is when I'm pitching jigs to cover for bass. There are a couple of situations where I find it as a real advantage. "The Outback is plenty stable to stand up and fish from. Jay is fishing from a custom rigged Hobie Outback this season. I asked him about the stability of the Hobie Outback and what the advantages of standing and fishing are. Jay Suhsen is a member of the 2018 Hi Tempo / Hobie Fishing Team. So what's the big deal or advantage of being able to stand and fish from a kayak? The big difference between my Outback and my Pro Angler 14 is the amount of room you have for your feet, floor space basically. Todd asked KP, "can you stand up and fish from your Outback"? KP said, "yep, the stability is really good. He decided the Outback was a better choice to bring this day due to the tough access conditions. KP Enderle has a Pro Angler 14 and a Hobie Outback. I had my Pro Angler 12, another friend, Todd Kewat had a Pro Angler 14. It was filled with very large pike and bass. ![]() The lake had very little fishing pressure because of this very limited access and there were only about 6 homes on this large lake. We needed to go down a very steep 30 yard hill to the water that got deep very fast and had a soft, mucky bottom. ![]() Recently I was out with a group of kayak anglers at a lake that was difficult to access. Arguably, the best advantage you have from a very stable kayak is the fact you can stand up and fish. You can fish rougher waters and strong wind with confidence. One of the best features of Hobie Fishing Kayaks is stability. Pictured above, KP Enderle standing and fishing for big pike from his Hobie Outback Hobie Outback, Hobie Outback Fishing Kayak
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