Hobie Presents Pro Angler Fishing Boat...a True 100% Fishing Machine

Hobie Presents Pro Angler Fishing Boat...a True 100% Fishing Machine
hobiecat.com
Apr 1st, 2010

Long known for their expertise in building watercraft, Hobie CatR presents
the Hobie Mirage Pro Angler fishing boat. .all at the affordable price of
$2399, suggested retail. The boat was voted by buyers and media as the most
innovative new product of ICAST 2009 in both the overall "Best of Show" and
the "Marine" category. This was the first time ever that a boat won either
award.

"The Pro Angler is small enough to let you access your favorite skinny water
with unbelievable stability," commented Hobie spokesperson and legendary
bass fisherman, Hank Parker, "plus it is large enough to provide plenty of
room for multiple rods and tackle."

The 13' 8," 38" wide Pro Angler is designed to facilitate the fishing
experience for those who want the amenities of a large boat including
stability and spacious storage combined with the user-friendly benefits of a
smaller fishing boat such as light weight, maneuverability, and economic
advantage. The Pro Angler boasts a weight capacity of over 600 pounds
despite weighing in at only 138 pounds, fully rigged. The high quality,
ergonomically-designed Cool Ride seat is wide, ventilated, and easily
adjustable. The boat is both wide enough to allow ample freedom of movement
and stable enough for anglers to stand up and cast and give them the
advantage of a better view of the water.

Anglers will be comfortable in all bodies of water, from inland waterways to
ocean coastlines. It also offers an affordable, human-powered,
environmentally-friendly alternative to fishing. Hobie Fishing Team member,
former fishing guide and newest fishing department employee Morgan Promnitz
has had plenty of experience in the Pro Angler. "Whether launching through
waves to get out to large game fish like seabass or yellowtail or heading
out from a calm lakeshore to catch trout or bass, this boat has the perfect
combination of speed, stability and layout," commented Morgan. "Put those
together with the horizontal rod storage and unbelievable stability that
allows me to stand up, cast, hook and fight fish and I consider it the
ultimate fishing craft."

The defining feature of the Pro Angler is its patented MirageDrive that has
self-centering pedals connected to two underwater flippers, much like
penguin wings, that are instantly locked and unlocked from the boat with an
easy Click and Go system. Finger tip steering is controlled via a small
lever conveniently located adjacent to the seat. The combination of the
rudder system and the hull design leaves the gunnels clean so that there is
no issue with lines getting caught. Jackie Smith, NFL Hall of Fame member
and avid fisherman, has been instrumental in the development of this new
Hobie fishing boat. "Because of the MirageDrive, the quietness, comfort, and
stealth qualities of the Pro Angler are unsurpassed," stated Jackie.
"Anglers will have the ability to quietly power the boat all day long with
very minimum effort." The MirageDrive is adjustable for any leg length, so
it is easy to share the boat with family or friends.

There are other key benefits of the Pro Angler. Its rudder is positioned to
provide a very tight turning radius resulting in easy maneuvering in and
around obstacles and along shorelines, but will automatically retract under
the hull when obstacles are unavoidable. The MirageDrive allows the boat to
be held in position while casting to a specific spot.the same advantage
offered by an electric motor.

The Pro Angler has room to store up to six horizontal and two vertical rods
and the potential for 13 PlanoR tackle boxes. A retractable BungeeR system
is designed to hold rods and tackle boxes in place. There is ample capacity
and accessory mounting boards on each rail to outfit the boat with a whole
gamut of optional equipment including fish finders, GPS units, lights,
downriggers, or additional rod holders. It is designed with a large forward
hatch with a removable liner, as well as a stern storage compartment for an
optional livewell or cooler. The center hatch is equipped with a
state-of-the-art work area/cutting board, drop-in tackle box, and a Hobie
lure hanger.

Midship handles are shaped and positioned to work as braces getting in and
out of the cockpit. Ergonomically designed bow and stern handles are well
thought-out making it easy to move the boat. The Pro Angler can be
transported on top of a car with the help of two built-in skids, in the back
of a truck, in an SUV, or on a trailer. An optional Hobie Plug-in Cart can
also be used to get the boat from a vehicle to the water.

For more info, log onto www.hobiefishing.com