Hobie Lynx Review, Full Kayak Test

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks for stopping by legends! Hope you enjoy the review.

[@fufusabra1]

Was osem

[@freshsaltyfries5078]

Finally got the lynx thanks for the help

[@rugkid]

Favorite kayak by far is the Hobie PA 14…I’ve had mine for seven plus years…it has gone from the mountain rivers to the open oceans chasing every fish out there. It’s the best purchase of my life. Since then, I have purchased a PA12 and an older Hobie revo……I’ve been waiting for a review of the Lynx and you did not disappoint. There were several pros I did not consider and one definite con…..thanks for your help….I am in North Carolina,. Can’t wait til the next review,

[@ByronTeaHill]

Hey buddy! Thanks for sharing mate, looks like you’ve gone through a few kayaks. 7 years is a good run, people usually sell and upgrade along the way. Nice!!!!

[@EpicFishingTime]

Hi Byron. Thanks for doing the review. I recently ordered the lynx from HWS. Just waiting for the stock to arrive. The hobie lynx will be my next favourite from what I am seeing on the reviews. I mainly fish rivers and bay. The lyxn will be a kayak for me and my wife. Thanks for the code BTHLYNX on the free rails. Sounder will be a good addition to this lynx. Again good review. HWS is excellent shops to deal with. Very good review. Thanks again. Keep it up.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Mate that’s great to hear, you’ll love the lynx glad you were able to get the h rails. You must have caught James by surprise! They were meant to be for new purchases. Hahaha. Mate thanks for getting involved and contributing. Tight lines!

[@EpicFishingTime]

@@ByronTeaHill lol. I just put a down payment. I messaged him let see what he say. They do not have it on stock yet. He said November. So technically new purchase.

[@OnPointFly]

I’ve owned lots of different Hobie Kayak models and currently run a AI. What appeals to me about the Lynx is it’s a very clean workspace for flyfishing. Trout, Bream, river & inshore species would be prime fly targets using the Lynx as a flyfishing platform

[@munchiegoat]

Love these review videos! I upgraded my cheapo kayak to the compass based on your review of it. It is simply amazing! I use it in Port Phillip Bay. It's been out in some rough chop and some strong wind. Never felt unsafe, never felt like tipping. Cuts through the water smoothly. Simply cannot recommend it highly enough.

[@ByronTeaHill]

I’m so pumped about that comment. The Compass has to be my favourite kayak this year. Absolutely awesome dude! Thanks for letting me know man

[@munchiegoat]

@@ByronTeaHill no worries. I hope more people get on the compass. It really is the best value for money kayak on the money. The main selling point for me was that it is still light enough to get on top of the car without any hassle, whereas an outback (which I was originally going to buy) would have needed a trailer and space to store it. and, my god.. the turning circle. THE TURNING CIRLCE!

[@ByronTeaHill]

@@munchiegoat 100% dude.100%!!!

[@DowntoEarthFishing]

@@munchiegoat I got the compass as well because of @Byron Tea Hill review and yes everything he said about the Compass is true and it's worth every dollar!

[@douglasmcpheat2566]

Stumbled across your channel and just spent the last hour watching your reviews. Was so impressed with the quality and knowledge shown I’ve subscribed👏 I’m fishing off a jet tandem kayak in port Phillip bay and find it comfortable and reliable for the price point. Yes it catches me some fish but with a sounder like you’re giving away it could be an epic set up. For a poor mans fishing set the jet does me just fine. Great vids and reviews keep u great work. Tight lines👍

[@ByronTeaHill]

This is awesome to read! Hahahaha thanks Douglas. Bloody legend. Thanks for sharing and getting involved mate. Hopefully the content I create has you stopping by again!

[@douglasmcpheat2566]

No worries mate Got to share when you see something ya like Heading out for a dish now while weather holds

[@chrisj7929]

Hobie Outback is my kayak of choice. I had a 2012 Outback and recently upgraded to a 2021. Super stable, plenty of storage, great features, many ways to customise it, and is manageable for car-topping. Mainly fishing estuaries and lakes, but have taken it offshore and it's very capable 👍

[@ByronTeaHill]

Couldn’t agree more with your comment Chris. Thanks for commenting and getting involved!

[@danielthiele2740]

After watching your reviews I recently got the Hobie Compass and decked it out with gear from HWS(great service) The compass is perfect for me and handles high wind conditions along Sydney rivers well

[@ByronTeaHill]

Awww yeahhh

[@darrengibbs2290]

Another great review. I have been following your kayak reviews to help me decide on what will suit me to get around the Hawkesbury River from Brooklyn out to Pittwater. With the help of your reviews and my own research I've narrowed it down to the Hobie Mirage Compass for my fishing set-up. It's going to be the perfect kayak to get me in and around all the oyster leases and flats and also enough of a kayak to get out and around Pittwater for a little more open fishing. I really enjoyed your NZ fishing trip series, so great action and your reaction to the shark was priceless lol. Keep up the good work.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks mate! I really rate the Compass, it will suit you well. Yeah I was definitely a little scared on that one.

[@freshairfishing8367]

My fav is my PA14 which I got 2nd hand from HWS. At the time I could never have afforded any hobie brand new. Best move I ever did. Peace of mind knowing it was coming from hws. Usually take it out in estuaries. I think I’m one of a few who car top a pa14. I really don’t have a problem doing so. Thanks for the Lynx update. Keep up the good work.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks for the comment mate! The guys at HWS are legends, pumped that you’re enjoying the water on the 14. It’s a great kayak

[@Andz_88]

Another excellent review of this hyped hybrid SUP/Kayak from Hobie. My favourite kayak would be a Hobie Compass, after watching your previous review, that kayak is perfect to access Port Philip Bay and some local estuaries and river with the 180 drive. I consider it as my next kayak if I need to replace/upgrade my kayak.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Andre, I love the compass. It’s a great kayak. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the video buddy

[@hobielynxsailing3473]

The Lynx is a great platform that is fun to operate. I sail mine around Port Phillip Bay here in Melbourne. Also glad you mention HWS. Purchased some accessories from them. Great team. Very friendly and responsive.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Nice!!! Those guys support the channel and it helps a lot, when you purchase through them it 100% helps the channel out

[@ian9toes]

Can you offer any more pros and cons a year later, cheers

[@WefishSydney]

I absolutely love my hobie outback.. from salt water to small Creeks .. So stable in rough waters & dry ride. Best part of being light kayak is you can launch from any location & car top .. I love snapper & bream fishing .. it meet my both world

[@ByronTeaHill]

Hey mate! Thanks for the entry, outback is a great kayak. Good to see you back on the channel

[@ibbyfaraj1915]

Hi Bryon, I want to purchase a hobie compass in the future. I love them and the video you mad of it inspired me of what a cheap and versitile kayak it is. I would use the sounder to stream through river's knowing where the fish are below me. I do chase the bread and butter species and sometimes I'll do a sneaky session of targeting some Kingies and Jewies !

[@ByronTeaHill]

Hey buddy! Great to see you back watching the channel bro. Compass is a great choice

[@stephenlatimer1428]

hey Byron. probably my fav way to fish is to walk the skinny water for bass n cod n doing so u r minimalist fishing, obviously. as i said before i am not into kayaks, but i do c a use for this Hobie Lynx in that form of fishing. as u have stated in the review(👍as always)it runs in a couple of inches, really lite for portage wen needed in that type of fishing n there is no storage. because of the minimalist fishing u dont need storage n even wen u do camp its minimalist as well in that fishing style, as we do. i think this cud be my first kayak, research time. i love this style of fishing because its so refreshing from the bass boat n all that stuff thats goes with the Nitro.

[@ByronTeaHill]

That bass and cod is a real area I’d love to take this kayak and do a little of bit of exploring with. Thanks for your thoughts buddy, really enjoyed the read. Tight lines mate

[@jessethompson5932]

Great clip again bud ✅ After having a good run on my PA 14 purchased from HWS loving it but just a bit to big and bulky and not slim line enough for me . I opted to jump onto a new outback 21 and there is no turning back. So compact so slim line and light I feel a lot more on the water than a bob on top of the water as well as faster. And a big plus for me is the kick up fins and power pole mount already built into the outback and the steering handles are basically flush with the body instead of sticking up above as the PA does . Love it so much 💥

[@ByronTeaHill]

Hey Jesse, you're right theres a bunch of differences between the kayak. would you believe I'm cutting a PA14 vs Outback video as we speak! Glad your enjoying the Outback legend!

[@jessethompson5932]

@@ByronTeaHill haha very nice. Good to sea . Now everyone will have a good view on both 👍🏻🙏

[@KANGSTAROO]

My favourite kayak is the 2015 outback that I purchased last week. Had an awesome time with it catching Barra at Lake Lenthals last weekend.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Very nice! Entered buddy

[@ozadventures67]

Went from a PA17T to a Compass, have never looked back on this very capable, underrated, amazing little fishing adventure machine. Seen the Lynx, lifted above my head but would struggle in the currents and chop of my local beloved WP. Kick ass reviews as always.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Compass FTW!! Hahahaha, that would have been a huge change over the 17T!

[@ozadventures67]

@@ByronTeaHill never regretted one single second, no more trailer, accessible just improved to every single location x 100.

[@southtxsaltwaterfishin3295]

Hello great review! I don't currently own a kayak yet but as an avid surf fisherman and flats wade fishing I definitely plan on buying one soon. Looking at buying a Hobie and videos like this make the process so much easier! Thank you for what you do bro and keep up the great work. Fish on from South Texas! South Padre Island, Tx!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Yewww! South Texas! Man I want to go there one day, thanks for the comments mate.

[@mandysaxon6177]

Thanks for the great review 👍 I Love my Hobie Outback for fishing rivers and lakes but it is heavy to handle, and I have to tow it around on a trailer. At 20kg I think the Lynx would be a great and much easier alternative fishing and touring platform and be able to roof top it when towing the van.

[@ByronTeaHill]

I think that’s one of the main reasons to consider swapping. I think the outback is awesome if you have a low car, loading system or enough upper body strength. It’s a popular kayak when loading isn’t an issue

[@tonyarmriding2858]

Another great review. As always full of great unbiased advice,and heaps of enthusiasm. I’ve only been fishing out of a kayak for about two and a half years,had an awful experience with a kayak that was far to small for me and capsized. Learnt a lot from that !!. Your reviews led me towards purchasing a 2020 outback ,ITS CHANGED THE WAY I FISH. I’m based in Canberra ,I mainly fish lakes,but when the world allows I like to hit batemans bay and Jarvis bay. Decked out with all the toys (most have been purchased from HWS . My fish finder is a lowrance hook 2 , I bought it because that’s what the budget at the time allowed . I mainly use it to check water temp ,depth and speed. The opportunity of an upgrade would be sensational and be a game changer for my fishing. Thank you again for the reviews,keep them coming. Good luck to whoever is the lucky winner of the fish finder. Tony

[@ByronTeaHill]

Hey Tony! I'm glad you enjoyed it bud. Stoked you supported HWS buddy, means a lot to what I do so thank you. I really appreciate you getting involved and sharing your thoughts, the outback is a great kayak, proper Ferrari of kayaks, its hard to beat it! Tight lines Tony, hope to see you around again soon and good luck in the giveaway!

[@troybrown6430]

Well done Byron - great review. I have a PA14 360 and a 2019 Outback. I must admit the Lynx appealed for travel, but I just can’t see it replacing either of my current kayaks. The PA14 360 has amazing control and is just plain huge, but in strong wind/tide, it is hard work. It’s also horrible off the water 😂. The current Outback shape is still my favourite and I believe the best all-rounder on the market. It cuts through the chop, is super stable, has the most intelligent layout for fishing I’ve seen and is far easier to handle off the water. It’s not quite as stable as the PA14, has less overall storage, lacks the MD360 (oh, it only!), but in terms of handling and usability, it can’t be beat. When the water gets really messy, surprisingly I prefer the Outback to the PA, as it just feels safer when you’re busting through messy conditions. I’ve had the Outback in conditions which would worry me in a large boat, but never felt unsafe. As I fish bays, rivers, creeks and dams, I need the ultimate all-rounder, so if I could keep only one of my kayaks, I reckon you know which one I’d keep!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Hey Troy! Thanks for sharing your thoughts mate. I agree that both those guys are well suited for the rough weather. Personally I go the other way and like the 360 in the bad weather, I just like being able to rotate the nose. Anyway mate, tight lines - always awesome to see you on here!!!

[@alive4082]

Did the other yaks have turbo fins? Maybe that is why you had to paddle more to keep up. I found it faster than others with regular fins

[@tjhoss6729]

That was a great analogy... I was thinking the same thing, wonder why he didn't respond to your question?

[@lofi3229]

I got the Hobie Compass and I love to stick to Rivers and Lakes. I love finesse fishing with light gear. Keep up the amazing videos. Always so informative Ty.

[@ByronTeaHill]

My pleasure Lo Fi! Light gear is where this channel is at! Big fan. Thanks for the entry buddy

[@eddieelos]

Great review Byron!, I just purchased a Hobie Compass Duo so me and my wife can go together. Couldn't be more happeyer with the purchase

[@ByronTeaHill]

Very nice Eddieelos! Awesome purchase mate

[@maxelliott4228]

Bass, flathead and bream in my nextgen 10mkii. I have had a lot of fun in it. I am looking at going out in the ocean but I haven't been brave enough to do it yet.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Make sure you go with a group for your first time so if you run into trouble, they can help you out.

[@tezzaskayakfishing]

Next level video as always🤙. I own the PA12 and wouldn't change it for chips. Mainly do rivers and lakes in the fabulous SW Victoria. Have been offshore in Portland but was very calm. I have owned it 12 months and still have a smile on my face every time I take it out. Would love the sounder as an upgrade to my elite 5 HDI. cheers Byron.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Entered Terry! Pumped to see your name back in the comments. Good to hear you’re enjoying the 12 mate!

[@alberttrinh8716]

Just got my hands on the 2021 outback from HWS thanks to your videos. Definitely helped me make a decision between the number of different models out there. I'll be keen to take it out in the estuaries once lockdown ends.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Hey Albert! Mate thanks for sticking with the channel and coming back buddy. Really pumped to hear you’re enjoying your outback man, that’s awesome!

[@connorbyrne5984]

Hobie outback is my dream kayak for fishing in the local lakes and estuary. Great review.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Good choice! thanks Connor

[@abdelmalekm]

Thanks for the vid. Just upgraded from a low-end kayak to a pimped-up Next-gen 1+ 1, with motorsnake, side stabilisers, and a fish finder. Fish around the inner-west Sydney. Loving your channel. :)

[@ByronTeaHill]

Dude it’s my pleasure. Thanks for the entry

[@lochiegardner8952]

Abosoltly love the hobie outback for lake purrembete chasing big trout and many other places. Loved the vid mate

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Lochie! tight lines buddy

[@alessi1973]

Recently moved from a pro Angler to a Dura Ecilpse 12 for my fishing. I am not as young as I was when I purchased the Angler 10 years ago. Hence the weight when placing on top of car was a problem. Though not the norm way to fish I have become acquainted with the setup and allowed me to continue fishing in my local area of the George's River.

[@peterchristensen8619]

I've had a odyssey and outback they are both amazing. I mainly used them in rivers and on pittwater in Sydney. Caught loads of fish and the family loved it. That's for another awesome vid 👏

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks for sharing and the feedback. Tight Lines Peter, Entered

[@BigGeeFishing]

Quite a useful review for me Byron and very nicely done as usual. Looking to set my new partner up with a new Yak. This review helped me to decide whether to seek a demo for her of this model.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks G. Hope all is well in sunny QLD buddy.

[@creek2mountain261]

I purchased my compass 2 months ago, your review helped immensely... cant wait to get it out onto the hunter dams and chase bass.

[@ByronTeaHill]

awww yeah!!!! Compass FTW!

[@kensingtonchubbs6191]

Great video Byron, my favourite would be the Hobie Sport which my uncle kindly gave to me and I’ve loved using it out at Lake Tyers! Cheers

[@ByronTeaHill]

Entered buddy! Really appreciate the comment mate

[@paulkolanowicz8408]

Thanks Byron, what a beautiful part of Victoria. I've got to get out that way more often. Great review mate.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Hope you enjoyed it dude!

[@duanesfishn]

Love it mate. Can’t wait to show my wife the Lynx as family friendly option. I’m an Outback owner and love it for estuary fishing mixed with a little inshore bay fishing. Thanks again Byron.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Hey legend, I think she will really Like it. Good tool to get the family out in the sun! thanks for stopping by again mate. Your patronage means a lot.

[@markdeveney8277]

Awesome vid and review as always Byron.... I upgraded to a 2021 Hobie outback and I love it. So stable and easy to peddle/steer, it get's used on PPB and my local (Werribee river) and is brilliant on both. Always gets the job done no matter what the conditions. Super easy to load on the roof for a family holiday or sneaky weekend with the boys. Good luck everyone, cheers. Mark

[@ByronTeaHill]

Entered Mark, thanks for sharing your thoughts mate

[@heathergallagher8086]

Thanks for the review! Got into kayak fishing in the last couple of years. Started with the passport 10.5 then upgraded to a new outback this year. LOVE the outback, especially with the recent hack of adding the Lynx h-rail. But it is just too darn heavy. We go out on Lake Mac almost every weekend and it is a killer on my bad shoulder So upgrading to a Lynx in November (thanks HWS!). We are also buying a pop top so concerned about weight on the top of it. Yes the Lynx won’t be as great in the wind but I hate the wind anyway. Thanks again for your honest reviews!

[@ByronTeaHill]

My pleasure Heather. Looks like you’ve jumped around a little between kayaks. The guys at HWS are awesome, the lynx will help with the weight for sure

[@guihongsun7750]

Once again keep the content coming. Bought myself an outback 2019 and have managed to use it at least once per week since I bought it from HWS last year. Mainly fish estuary chasing bream. great size as I can take at least 1 kid per fishing trip with me.

[@ByronTeaHill]

thanks mate! once a week! mate you're killing it. The guys are awesome at HWS. Glade you're enjoying it with the kid.

[@guihongsun7750]

@@ByronTeaHill the wife doesn't think so lol

[@ByronTeaHill]

@@guihongsun7750 hahahaha

[@paulhooper2388]

Thanks for the very thorough review Byron, it certainly helps people make a much more informed decision. I don't own a kayak yet, but I'm planning on getting the Hobie Passport 12' after seeing yours, and other reviews on it. I plan to use it in Sydney harbour. Can't wait :)

[@ByronTeaHill]

Nice Paul! Thanks for getting in and entering mate.

[@josh1958]

Thanks again for the review Byron!Honestly, for me the simple Nextgen 1+1 works wonders. There’s heaps of space for the bait well as well as all my rods and tackle. I’ve found that’s it’s perfect for the fishing I do up and down the parramatta river and in the harbour.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Hey Josh! Awesome dude thanks for sharing your thoughts mate. I’ve entered you into the giveaway.

[@dmnguye69]

I fish inshore and have replaced my outback with the lynx. Just making the trip so much easier moving the kayak and my gears around. Haven’t had any issues with choppy or big swells yet with this platform. Yes the lynx does get push around in choppier condition but the fact that it sits on top of the water makes it easier to reposition and takes less effort to do so vs my outback. Longer distant I will agree that it’s less effort to move the more stream line outback along.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Hey mate, really great to hear your experiences. Always nice when someone has the same experience. Most people don’t actively go out and look for bad weather so I think for most of us the lynx will be a perfect versatile platform.

[@passiver]

Nice video as per usual. Loving the content. My PA 14 every day , the most stable fishing platform going. I use it everywhere from lake mac to Fraser Island and can't get enough if it. Keep up the great vids legend.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Passive, I'll try 100%, appreciate the compliment, youre in the draw dude

[@Swandoully]

Great Stuff Byron, I use a Hobie outback and have had that for 15 years and fish in Tasmania thanks for your content

[@ByronTeaHill]

My pleasure, thanks for the entry!

[@wesleychong1893]

Hey Byron! Great review as always. Loved the detailed explanations. Thanks. Hope to get this Hobie one day soon. Take care.

[@ByronTeaHill]

It wouldn’t disappoint if you bought it, definitely a versatile kayak.

[@maxsmercurys9068]

I love my 2012 Hobie outback, it’s feature rich design is what makes it such a great fishing platform, I use it in port Phillip bay, estuaries and lakes. Cheers Byron

[@ByronTeaHill]

Definitely feature rich. Thanks for getting involved Max. Entered.

[@juliogomez3961]

Great review Byron. Your reviews have lead me to the Hobie Compass and I can’t wait to use it at Lake Macquarie 👌🏼

[@ByronTeaHill]

awesome dude! thanks for the words, entered. Tight lines Julio!

[@scherfman]

Great review Byron! I love the passport which I became familiar with because of your review. I go out in my local estuary systems and would love to step up my game and add a sounder to my setup! Keep up the good work 🤙

[@ByronTeaHill]

Very cool! Glad you enjoyed it mate. Entered

[@dominicruk5934]

Keep up the great vids man! My favourite kayak has hands down got to be the hobie compass. I used to have one but my dad got it when my parents divorced, so now I'm saving up for a new one, but landbased fishing in the meantime.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Shame to hear buddy. Compass is a great kayak imo.

[@HaiFishing]

Thanks for honest and in-depth review, Byron! I’m in the market for a kayak and will look at getting a Hobie Compass for offshore fishing for those larger pelagic fish or fishing off the heads of Sydney Harbour for Snapper!

[@ByronTeaHill]

100% compass dude! 100% great kayak.

[@natol833]

For my dream kayak it would be the Hobie Pro Angler 14, to be able take that bad boy throughout the estuary and offshore on a calm day would be the absolute greatest. There's nothing like fishing in a kayak and being so close to nature.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Totally agree mate, I love the kayak in the backcountry, perfect platform to just get lost and discover.

[@_fergo_]

My favourite because I own it, the hobie passport 12. Your review on it was one of the reasons I purchased it 😀 I fish out of it in my local estuaries but am yet to give it a go offshore on a calm day. Great vids as always 🤙

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Jimmy, I really liked the passport 12. Had some great times with my young boy on it. Glad you’re enjoying the kayak mate. Pumped that’s what made you buy!

[@jacksims4900]

Great review. Love my Hobie Lynx as a fly fishing platform.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Nice Jack, entered

[@collinbryant3294]

Hi Byron. As always a great honest review. Keep up the great work. I have a PA14 360. I use it everywhere. Lakes for trout, rivers for Bream and trevally etc and even been off shore catching southern bluefin tuna. So in my opinion the PA14 is the best all round kayak. The only down side is the weight of them.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Right on, Thanks Collin!

[@ryanottens8540]

Got a PA14 that's is the ultimate battle ship, it allows me to fish mainly estuaries, reservoirs and the Murray. A Lynx would be sick as a second option to duck into local waters quick and easy.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Be cool to have both ends of the spectrum hey Ryan. Thanks mate entered.

[@bisdog41]

Haven’t really thought about a favourite, I have recently bought a cheap seak kayak to get out and fish, I normally fish in Westlakes SA or the Warren Reservior, since getting a kayak it has really opened up more opportunities to catch fish and I find fishing more enjoyable, great video as always and look forward to the next one👍

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Chris. Entry is in appreciate you sharing the experience

[@geekoffaleashgamer616]

Loving your vids, I have a Baysports Pedal pro fish. Its awesome and i have caught a few PBs and lots of new species in it. I fish around Lake Macquarie. I bought it because of budget restrictions but looking to upgrade to an Hobie Outback when i can afford it. The guys at HWS at Belmont have helped me out so much rigging it out i cant thank them enough. Also is Martyn Gittens from BerleyPro needs a big shout out as well. FPV power guys are legendary. Support Australian companies everyone as well as Australian youtubers.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Dude 100% all those companies are big supporters of the channel. It’s been great to deal with them and the channel is really lucky to have them. Glad you enjoy the channel legend - tight lines!

[@rorygibbo6206]

i love the Hobie outback's. one of my friends has one and im so jealous of it. me and my dad slog around in this old $500 crapbox kayak that we've had for years and although it has done the trick and to be fair has lasted forever, i am starting to get sick of my mate just casually pedaling past us at a rate of knots haha. keep the vids going Byron. defiantly seeing an increase of quality lately and especially in the NZ videos...

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Rory! Lots of effort and lessons being learnt. Hahaha. Appreciate you coming back to watch the content. 100% it’s frustrating watching someone peddle past you. My wife had a $400 kayak and used to tow her around. Worst ever….

[@MaddyTeeHill]

@@ByronTeaHill worst for you... Amazing for me!!

[@lachlanyoung5147]

Bought a second hand kayak at the start of the year to go out and do some bream fishing on around Patterson lakes and the Gippsland region. Would love the sounder to go on the kayak to allow me to locate the fish better and catch more! Would be a great addition. Love the videos too been binging them all so once out of lockdown I can put the tips into practice. Cheers

[@ByronTeaHill]

Well since you got involved Lachlan you've got the entry buddy, good luck. Glad you've been enjoying the videos legend. Tight lines bud

[@martindekorte6732]

Great review mate. My favourite kayak is the Hobie passport 12.0 that I just purchased and haven’t been able to take out yet and haven’t purchased a sounder for .

[@ByronTeaHill]

Oh no!!!! Good luck then dude, I’ll throw your entry in buddy.

[@fishlikeadad]

Thanks for the review on an interesting hybrid. I don't own one, but love the look of the Hobie PA14 - would do nicely for me here chasing Jacks in Sunshine Coast canals! Keep up the great content mate.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Hey Cam! I think it would be great in the sunny coast canals. Tight lines, glad you enjoyed the review.

[@TheRoastontoast]

Great review Byron. You certainly addressed the issues, as well as the strengths.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks mate! Tight lines

[@mattpelosi6403]

Excellent review as always. Was always curious about the lynx and how it travels in bad weather. The lightness of it is a strong advantage as you say, to get up n go. I have a Hobie Compass and love it. Generally fish with it in Port Philip bay targetting squid, snapper, flattys...anything that bites really. Also love it in Patto river for bream and EPs. Lakes such as Blue Rock for trout/bass. Absolutely love it

[@ByronTeaHill]

I was thinking of hitting blue rock. May go for a flick over the next fortnight. Thanks for getting involved Matt. Tight lines dude

[@MrAlGault]

My dream is to eventually get a outback, I usually do some inshore fishing near my place when the conditions are too rough to launch the boat off the beach but in those conditions the fishing is usually red hot. I can definitely see some crew using the lynx offshore, the storage would be a issue but the confidence of it not sinking is a definitely positive.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Definitely agree Alastair, thanks a million for commenting. Entered dude!

[@andrewadams5055]

Hey Byron, great video on the Lyxn. My favourite kayak is the hobie compass. Currently on a perception tribe but want and look forward to a pedal drive kayak in the near future. I love fishing estuaries and after watching some of your recent videos, hooking a Kingy would be wonderful!! Anyway thanks for creating these videos and content, much appreciated! Cheers Andrew.

[@ByronTeaHill]

mate I'm glad you're enjoying them. thanks very much for getting involved buddy Entered

[@josh_neal98]

The dream kayak will be the hobie outback, get onto a few fish (kings or mulloway preferably but ill take anything) in sydney harbour or around the heads. Perfect way to spend a weekend.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Very nice! Hobie Outback is definitely feature rich imo, it’s a really Popular kayak :)

[@richtran7993]

Great video Byron, I have a kingscraft that I use to fish on the flats around Sydney, looking to get into a hobie PA soon 😃

[@ByronTeaHill]

You should! thanks for entering Rich!

[@saddmon386]

Bought my first ever hobie compass last year from HWS. Had a good session of topwater bream fishing in Narooma over the Easter long weekend 🤘

[@ByronTeaHill]

awww yeah, compass is a great fishing kayak. big fan

[@kianline6916]

i have owned a kids kyack for years fished off it i love to fish blue rock lake and i love the hobie kyacks there just nicely built and like the look of them love your videos keep up the good work

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Kian! Entered mate and good luck.

[@deanfullard5706]

Another great video Byron. I love my passport 12 and use it anywhere from blue Rock chasing bass to lake Tyers for flatty. Would love to try some offshore fishing this summer as well

[@ByronTeaHill]

Very nice! Entered Dean, thanks for getting involved dude. Tyers is fishing well at the moment hey :)

[@deanfullard5706]

@@ByronTeaHill haven't been there since early this year to be honest. Need to get back soon

[@theberry1363]

My favorite kayak is the Viking 440 profish of the coast of new Zealand catching big snapper. Also great video keep up the good work

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks George! Big snapper in NZ, sign me Up!!!

[@gpfishingadventures7834]

Great review mate 👍🏽 I paddle a Viking Profish 440 and I love it! Great for fishing and diving all around New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@ByronTeaHill]

Nice one! Entered

[@Spaceshuttlegunner]

I currently have a 2020 outback and love it. I fish mainly big lakes. My main complaint with the out back is the seat height and the rudder lines that are always changing with the temperature. I think the lynx would be a perfect travel kayak, no to much to deal with but it would allow you to slip into places where you couldn’t take a bigger yak. I keep eyeballing a PA but just need to save up the cash.

[@ByronTeaHill]

They're not cheap kayaks hey Mark! Thanks for sharing your thoughts legend

[@Darryl.M]

Currently have a K2F Triton for estuary and dams but unable to get out for medical reasons. Hope to get back to it soon.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Good luck buddy.

[@ChrispyyWings]

Love my Hobie Outback, perfect for fishing Lake Macquarie Also those Lynx H rails fit perfectly on the Hobie Outback 19+ one of my best upgrades 👌 Awesome review mate 😁

[@ByronTeaHill]

Good call! thanks Chrispyy!

[@troykeyes9223]

Currently own a Jackson Cuda 14. It pretty much does everything I could want from a kayak at this point so I'm not sure I would upgrade to any other brand yet. Main fishing areas are Altona, Mornington and areas around Frankston. Definitely other areas I want to explore and no better way than in a kayak in my opinion as it gets me just about anywhere a boat can't 👌👌. Appreciate the honest review as always about the new lynx. Was considering it but it won't suit my requirements. 👍👍

[@ByronTeaHill]

For sure Troy! stoked to hear about your experiences, had some awesome memories adventuring in the kayak. thanks buddy!!!

[@hookedupwithdanielsemmens9905]

Love your no bull shit reviews, always honest and very informative, keep up the good work mate and don’t change👍 I have an entry level prop drive kayak and fish as many comps as possible, main waters I fish is on the Murray River SA. There is just no better feeling than being on the water at that golden hour as the sun comes up, at least if you don’t catch a fish you have that sunrise photo 😂 given the chance I would ultimately love to upgrade to an new outback and unlock the stability and comfort that Hobie is known for🤙🎣

[@johnathonLawrence]

Another great video mate it's got me itching to get back on the water. Love my PA14 and I've taken it everywhere from creek bass fishing, up and down the coast chasing bream and also offshore chasing kings dodging the monster ship that delivers the new cars haha

[@ByronTeaHill]

Yipahhhh!!!!! Hey legend! Your PA is a machine dude. Kings from kayaks, that’s where I am at!

[@paultaylor3856]

Awesome review.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Cheers Paul

[@serioussam2003]

Excellent review! 👍 I would purchase Hobie iTrek 11. I think it will be a great fishing kayak and will be good for fishing in rivers, creeks and lakes.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Yeah mate super keen to get my hands on one of those! They look great.

[@Quickfish]

My hobie 2019 outback is just awesome. Feel so safe. I love fishing the ocean I feel it’s so random what you can catch and see 😄

[@ByronTeaHill]

Entered! Thanks legend.

[@austengillard5605]

Hey Byron, I own one of the older outback's which I find perfect for all the fishing I do. I fish mainly in rivers for bream and perch and never feel unsafe or under gunned on the water. As always awesome quality vid!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Right on dude! entered, thanks a heap

[@bradleyseeto]

As always great video editing at a professional level. My favourite fishing kayak is still the outback for open water and inshore fishing.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Nice!!! Thanks for the comment, entered mate. Good to see you back again 👊

[@polishhammer9]

Hobie Lynx looks like a great kayak for fly fishing, especially with the H Bar

[@ByronTeaHill]

Yeah I think that would be perfect

[@andylin5618]

Nice video and helpful review as usual. Own a second hand 2015 hobie outback for couple of years and i just love it so much, based in Victoria and usually fishing in PPB to hunt some good fish.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Very nice! Outback would be great around PPB. Thanks for the entry mate

[@lepoopoo]

My fave would have to be Hobie Compass, might not be the best out there but would be the best for me. I'd be happy to take it to family trips to Lake Macquarie or out to Botany Bay for the occasional local trip.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Good choice! Thanks Steven

[@freshsaltyfries5078]

Finally got my lynx thanks for the help

[@Shiruba.60]

Hey Byron, great review. I'm saving up to upgrade to a Hobie PA. I Currently have a generic 3 meter kayak that's done me really well. i'm ready for the upgrade to a pedal powered kayak and this has given me some thought. Think i'll stick with the Hobie PA as my goal but may settle for the outback. My mate just got an outback and i'm hella jealous. I'm hitting the lakes as soon as i can get of lockdown - blue rock/eildon/Upper colliban/Wendouree for trout. great job mate keep it up.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Hey Jeremy, awesome to hear you are upgrading dude! PA is the bees knees in my opinion. So cool. Thanks for getting involved mate

[@TEAMCATCHIN]

Great review legend. I’ve still got an old Malibu mini x paddle kayak. It has been thrown off cliffs, dragged in all sorts of bush to reach untouched spots, but time to upgrade. Definitely tossing up between outback and compass, lynx would be perfect for the mrs I reckon.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks for the compliment dude! I agree, perfect for the Mrs

[@lizabet8655]

Very helpful review. Cheers. I plan to hit up HWS with the H-Rails

[@ricktalbot6548]

The hobbies linx looks to be my next kayak it looks stable and easy to control...I have a kayak 2 fish next generation 10 and I have to have home made outriggers...thanks for the great review 👍.

[@ByronTeaHill]

My pleasure Rick. Glad you enjoyed it the review mate. Hope it helped :)

[@maintrain6114]

I'll go against the flow of the PA14 and I'll say for me, the Hobie compass looks awesome. Sure I'd love to have a PA14, but the weight and needing a trailer throws me off. The compass would be so easy to get on and off my car and I would have a ball customising it to best suit the lakes for trout fishing. Awesome videos as always mate 💪🤟

[@ByronTeaHill]

Honestly mate, hobie Compass = my favourite kayak, best value for money and awesome to modify and customise. It’s a threat choice MainTrain.

[@ewanhall285]

I own an Outfitter but my ideal kayak would be something easier to car top that could handle a mix of estuary and inshore - thinking the Compass. I grew up just paddling so while Hobie is untouchable for fishing I do miss just going for a paddle sometimes.

[@ByronTeaHill]

I know what you mean dude. Compass is a great kayak, good value for money

[@kymsummerton4877]

Byron, just recently hooked up on your videos and they are by far the best getting around for the content you cover. I own a Pescador pilot which I guess is a bit of a poor mans Kayak in the pedal market but gets me by. Hobbie outback would probably be me go to if I could afford it. I own an old model Lowrance sounder which identifies structure, however unfortunately doesn’t capture waypoints. I fish open water in Perth but will soon start exploring our river systems. Keep up the fantastic videos dude 👌🏼.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Mate that’s an awesome thing to say, thanks buddy. I hope you find the channel. entertaining mate. Open water on the west coast would be awesome to fish!!!!

[@willhurst1487]

Another great review Byron. Love your videos! I used to fish from a passport 10.5 but decided to sell and recently upgraded to a brand new outback. I loved the ease of loading and unloading the passport however i wanted a more comfortable platform to fish from and the ability to fish locations i would not be game taking the little passport to. I enjoy targeting bass and mangrove jack in the gold coast rivers and creeks but hoping to broaden my horizons with the new outback.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Great to hear! Glad you upgraded from the 10.5, it would be chalk and cheese compared to the outback!. Entered and good luck dude

[@hamishclark5822]

I would like a Hobie Mirage Outback to go fishing in some freshwater creeks for some bass. Looking forward to catching some bass this Summer!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Me too man. I’m trying to get into bass this summer in some of the dams though! Tight lines buddy and good luck.

[@danh4782]

2016 Hobie Outback, great all round kayak for our camping and fishing needs. Mainly fish with my son in Lake Illawarra 👍🏽 🎣

[@ByronTeaHill]

Entered Dan! Thanks for the comment

[@williamrofe8325]

Recently got my outback (thanks Cullen HWS) and I absolutely love it. It feels so comfortable in open waters like jervis bay. Byron - thoughts on the lynx h rail for the outback?

[@ByronTeaHill]

Not as essential, some people like them. I wouldn’t unless there was something specific I was trying to achieve. There are already mounting points everywhere on the outback :)