Is The HOBIE COMPASS Good For Offshore?

[@ReelGuyTv]

Finally. A Hobie Compass review I can trust.

[@KayakFishingAddict]

That thing was bigger than the boat! I'm not sure I'd take my Compass offshore, but I'm glad you proved it can be done.

[@donaldjustin3445]

Great video, I pick up my compass in 3 days and I have been wondering how it would handle off shore. Looks like it does great. Now I am even more anxious to pick it up, lol.

[@Jorgerodriguez-pe1wf]

Avtomat Kalashnikov best choice I have a compass and it's great

[@kevinsandells9933]

Finally a video BTB with the hobie compass. Great video. Thanks

[@DeepbluekayakfishingLLC]

Thanks Kevin, The Compass handles the same as the Outback offshore. That was our 5th trip with it offshore. At first I was nervous with the purchase but now im very happy after seeing how it handles in surf, Seas 2-4 and performance when fighting a big fish. Solid boat for the price.

[@kevinsandells9933]

Just what I wanted to hear. Thanks a million

[@mengvang2696]

I've taken the outback to the extreme in west coast multiple of times before. haven't tried the compass yet but would love to test it out and compare them one day.

[@build.drive.fish.]

Great video. Looking forward to more Offshore videos with the Compass.

[@MarcPipistrello]

I'm guessing the answer to the title question would be a resounding YES! For me, taking my kayak to that limit is a bit extreme, but it's nice to know it COULD happen. lol

[@YakinwithJack]

I just record a video 3 miles off shore in my Hobie compass and caught my pb snapper it worked well in my opinion

[@DeepbluekayakfishingLLC]

Yeah its a solid kayak

[@downlow1203]

No doubts about my Compass. Surf gets big here too at La Jolla. Great video!

[@DeepbluekayakfishingLLC]

Thanks... Yeah solid yak!

[@fishingbanditsilva8257]

So this video made me a believer that this Hobie Compass is the right one for my first fishing kayak because I will most likely not see fresh water nothing but Los Angeles Salty Harbor water. Seen the waves and the size of fish you pulled in like nothing with little struggle or boat tipping at all geez imma get one thank you

[@DeepbluekayakfishingLLC]

It's definitely a solid kayak and can handle the open water.

[@obviouslyataco4880]

This is my favorite kayaking video

[@DeepbluekayakfishingLLC]

Thanks! Not to much beats a Sailfish off the kayak!

[@zachczyz2165]

I'm not sure about your opinion on other hobies, but I'm deciding between outback, compass, and revo, and I'm trying to find out which one is the safest, or best handling offshore (up to 4 foot swells).

[@DeepbluekayakfishingLLC]

We use all 3 of those kayaks in our fleet. Each one has their pros and cons but all are definitely good choices for Offshore no doubt. The Outback has more room. The Revo is faster but much more narrow and not really enough room for a fish bag (Cant put a fish bag on the bow). Compass almost identical to Outback in terms of handling. Just up to you on whether you want the reverse drive or not. Big price different. More people are using the Outback or Compass offshore Vs the Revo

[@HooKSetzWithRyan]

Great video That was awesome. I own a compass and I knew it can handle that offshore action where’s the compass haterz now 💪🏻

[@DeepbluekayakfishingLLC]

Yeah Its definitely a solid all around kayak

[@NPC-rl8iw]

I realize the Compass is a capable kayak, and that its cost and weight make it an awesome choice for a fleet boat for guides and those who have to car top, but if you were going to buy just one Hobie for inshore and offshore personal use, which would you choose? Most of the offshore guys I see use Outbacks/Revos, and most of the inshore bass guys use PA's. It's a daunting task to chose because all Hobies are expensive, and you don't want to end up with buyers remorse. Thanks!

[@DeepbluekayakfishingLLC]

Hands down without question Hobie Outback. Its the best all around kayak. Pro anglers are good but they very heavy and do very poorly in the wind. And for Offshore you better have zero surf.... When a wave breaks over the front, the PA will fill with water and it can't drain fast enough and becomes very tippy. Go with the outback you won't regret it!

[@NPC-rl8iw]

I was leaning towards an OB. Thanks!

[@marcusmay2412]

I had to make the same choice and went with the compass. After testing both, the compasses was 20 lbs. lighter, more spacious, slightly more stable, and has a better rudder. The Outback has reverse function on the mirage drive, more hull storage, more lumbar support on the seat. Other than the seat, I saw no real advantage for offshore fishing. Get the compass.

[@DeepbluekayakfishingLLC]

Another good thing about the compass for offshore is it doesn't have a back hatch or front hatch. On rougher days when you are taking waves over the front and back water will get inside the outback through the front and back hatches. I carry a 10gallon live well so the back of my outback sits way lower so waves easily break over the back. The draw backs with the Compass is the seat isn't as good and the rudder is very small which makes it hard to turn if you fishing in wind. Like with any kayak there are pros and cons to each model but they are both awesome boats offshore!

[@lachyelmulatiko7435]

So compass or outback for btb

[@DeepbluekayakfishingLLC]

Outback is still the better Kayak in my opinion

[@SanvicTiagamangingisdang_guro]

Fish on bro tight lines

[@AmericanKayakSupply]

How was it in the surf? Punchy enough for bigger days?

[@DeepbluekayakfishingLLC]

West Coast Sailing Paddlesports yeah. It handles like and outback.

[@marcusmay2412]

Yeah the compass is essentially a lighter, faster, and more stable Outback. I take mine into the rough waters of Oahu, HI with zero worries.

[@aaronfalzone7756]

Marcus may i am waiting on my 2020 compass to come in from windward boat and I was wondering if it would handle open ocean out here glad to see it will

[@liashorta6814]

which is the best kayak to fish in salt water, regardless of the price

[@DeepbluekayakfishingLLC]

Hobie Outback for sure

[@liashorta6814]

👍

[@brianrichard1768]

Great vid.

[@benharley6594]

How would a Passport do offshore ? Or how would you rate a Compass vs Passport offshore ?

[@DeepbluekayakfishingLLC]

Passport 12.0 and Compass will ride almost identical offshore. Both kayaks you don't want to load down with gear. Bring only what you need.

[@benharley6594]

Thanks 👍

[@raulpescador]

Cool!!!

[@isdau8820]

awesome vid. +1 for fishing vid on a compass...tired of watching reviews....need to get out and fish out with mine....

[@DeepbluekayakfishingLLC]

ISDA U thank you!

[@alishabab3]

hobies can handle offshore but they aren't great for surf launches or coming back in the surf.. if you got hardly any surf or very small surf waves then its not hard. Out on the water past the surf hobies are great

[@DeepbluekayakfishingLLC]

Yeah big surf launches are always challenging... anything under 3ft the Outbacks, Revolution and Compass do just fine. The Pro Anglers are awful in any surf lol

[@fishingbanditsilva8257]

Thanks this made say fuck it if he can handle a fish that big shit im getting to fish here in Long Beach California whats the biggest thing ill catch and this kayak can't handle. I got the same exact color 2019 Hobie Mirage Compass 4momths ago thanks man

[@DeepbluekayakfishingLLC]

Awesome... Yeah it can handle any size fish. Plus it does well in wind, waves and surf.

[@saltwaterrook4638]

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