The CHEAPEST Hobie Kayak (NEW 2018 Hobie Compass Review)

[@RedfishHunter]

Here's the review y'all wanted! Hope it answered some of the questions some of you had. And I know I know I know, some of you hate Hobie's, I get it. lol just giving information on the newest one for those who care. Doesn't matter what kayak you have, as long as you get out there and get fishing!

[@treymoreno7932]

Texas Redfish Hunter AWESOME kayak, now I gotta get the wife to agree...lol... unless your gonna do a give away on that hobie behind you, I can wait to purchase one...and hope to WIN

[@Schwing27]

Some people hate kayak?! Who are these people?! Ha. want to know why they don’t like them.

[@johnmerino7579]

@@treymoreno7932 that would be Sweet or a raffle I would love to have that bad boy I live in corpus Christi where can I buy one like that in corpus Christi

[@johnmerino7579]

I live in corpus Christi where can I buy one like that one in corpus at Brother

[@treymoreno7932]

@@johnmerino7579 Fin Factory

[@MDLRFishing]

Great review brother! It was well put together and editing is flawless, good job!!!

[@gsansoucie]

Excellent review, well put together, turns out this kayak isn’t for me, but you did a great job of explaining everything and enough detail for me to know I have to keep looking. Thanks.

[@williamstaley1902]

Great review! I love my Compass and I was starting to wonder if I was the only one who thinks this is the perfect flats/inshore kayak. Lots of negative comments out there from the Outback crowd. I agree that the seat is very comfortable.

[@RedfishHunter]

William Staley I really haven't seen anything negative at all from people who have actually used it. No idea why other Hobie owners wouldn't like it lol

[@RGKFISHING]

Best review I’ve seen all honest and not bashing because it’s the “cheaper hobie” you convinced me to buy this. Purchasing this tomorrow!

[@paintdropper2]

That's the best review I've seen yet. Like how you show it basic, then show it in use.

[@ReCastFishinginSoCal]

I tested this kayak not too long ago. It was nice. Smooth and goes fast. Solid. Good review

[@whitelion5969]

Please make a video on the rod holder. Maybe you could make one for the video and then give it away! Just a thought. Keep up the good work!

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Appreciate the overview. I'm in the market for a new boat and need all the perspectives!

[@RedfishHunter]

No problem! I'd definitely recommend testing out a bunch and choosing the one you like the best

[@mike0000013]

Yes, please add a video for the DIY rod holder.

[@bobgood2130]

The bungee strap for the paddle retention is locked in by the seat strap. Go with the Ram Friction Paddle Holder. One will work, but two will secure the paddle from rotating. Colorado Hobieman

[@ryanliggatt7396]

Great review man. You had me laughing at the end about your door.

[@rogerplank8209]

Thanks a ton. I live in Colorado, at the base of Pikes Peak, and I have access to a number of high elevation lakes (trout fly fishing) and am currently using an Old Town Pack model canoe. This Compass could be just the ticket, freeing up my hands to troll or drift fish. Thank you for your info.

[@pohau80]

I have an outback, and I actually have a GT drive, and the 180. To be honest I love the old GT with the turbo fin than the 180. my 180 drive broke twice on me already, and net the good old 6 years GT drive still works like a charm, same maintenance. The Haul for Hobie is amazing as well, I can only speak for the old ones however, definitely worth spending an extra grand to make sure you don't get stranded in the middle of the ocean / water.

[@freshsaltyfries5078]

Thank you for the review. Have your try the lynx? I like compass and lynx which is overall better between both

[@alexhenry5542]

Great review, good info for a beginner . BTW, door didn't open till about 4:57, when you began talking about the drive.

[@johnmerino7579]

Can you show us how you made the rod holders

[@fredaw61]

Thanks for the info. I was debating on this Kayak because of the price. The only things that kept me from buying it was having to upgrade to the 180 drive and the fact that to go revers you need to have a hand free to pull the cable. Too bad you couldn’t push a toe switch to flip the fins around. Also I not a fan of needing to bungee the peddle back to hold the fins flat for shallows. Other than those features I wouldn’t mind owning one if that’s what things came down to. Once your use to all these features I am sure it wouldn’t bother anyone. I do like the drop down rudder. I kind of wish my Native had that feature.

[@theparamedicyakker5539]

Thanks for the review! And great shirt! Love watching you and Rex. I'm glad you did this review because I have been looking at getting a peddle drive that can also handle shallow water easier than a Native or Wilderness drive. I have a PA12 but let my wife use it when we get out which is pretty much all the time. Tight lines brotha!

[@jwrhynejr.6689]

Thanks for this video! I am still trying to decide on a kayak! Looks very promising for me!

[@samuelrgonzales111]

Cool video, just pick up my 2018 PA 14 today. Didn't even know about the compass. The compass looks perfect for river fishing.

[@RedfishHunter]

Samuel Gonzales I love my PA, you'll be happy lol

[@samuelrgonzales111]

Texas Redfish Hunter Thanks brother, cool channel just found it today you're on my subscribers list. Have you done any video about the lakes in south texas? Spend a lot of time fishing in Del Rio I live in san Antonio so I fish a lot more Lakes than I do the coastline.

[@garrettdobbs7091]

Do the diy rod holder!

[@angelmontanez988]

I enjoyed your review on the hobie compass. I was wondering on how it'll do off shore ? I fish the northeast. Long island sound and the south shore of long island.

[@iliannatijerina916]

Please make a video for the rod holder!

[@averageeverydayfishermansh4501]

Great review. That is the best one I have seen her and addresses several questions I had about it. Thanks!

[@brianrichard1768]

Solid review. I fish an outback and wondered if this hull design is more efficient (faster)?

[@AllNighterHeider]

Dude thanks for telling us that the bungie is for pulling on the pedal to flush the fins to the bottom of the hull. I hadn't ?ed its use yet. But now I don't have too.

[@silentwarrior2385]

Compared to the feelfree lure 11.5?

[@lukehanlon3179]

Have you ever tried to fit the compass seat in the old school outback?

[@surfboardshack3327]

I have a compass duo and it doesn’t track well downwind or in chop. Do you have any ideas on how to get it to track in a straight line better? I want to replace the rudder with the large PA rudder but don’t know how to remove the rudder

[@dp4auburn]

You say it’s a high and low position seat. I haven’t seen anyone demonstrating how that works yet. Could you explain?

[@RedfishHunter]

There's basically just slots to slide the seat into, but really, I don't ever see a reason to take it out of the high position. Theres only like a 2 in difference

[@dp4auburn]

Texas Redfish Hunter thanks for the info 👍🏻

[@elcompamartinez2647]

The seat fits both??? outback and compass??

[@ratherbfishing455]

Good review! Do you still like it? Tried one at demo day and didn't like the seat. The plastic hull seemed thin. Still like my Revolution!

[@davidt1069]

I've never owned a kayak without deck mats installed. Does this ever get slippery to stand in?

[@MrJimmyAbbott]

Have you compared the Compass to the new Pelican Pedal drive yak?

[@cindyjohnson6203]

Would like to see the DIY rod rack

[@masonbrown8964]

Make the diy rod holders video asap

[@DarkHorse51]

So, I sold my Predator PDL being that It wasn’t a kayak for my style of fishing. It is a great Kayak nonetheless but I want a kayak that can get me into some skinny water fishing where I can push pole and it can have good tracking or just simply a kayak that is good to fish the bay. So now the great debate is if to get the 2018 Compass or the 2018 Outback. Which do you think would be better for my style of fishing? I am leaning more towards the Outback being that it is more versatile but the Compass really calls my attention being that the height of the bow doesn’t look as tall as the Outback’s and the weight of the Compass is a dream. Which do you think would be better??

[@ike860]

You had me sold at what’s up guys! This will definitely be my next kayak

[@RedfishHunter]

isaac ortega haha give it a test drive!

[@kevinpeppel4331]

It looks as though the only thing holding the seat in place is bungee cords. That has got to make for a sloppy feeling seat when you are pedaling. I also heard that seat leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to comfort compared to a Pescador Pilot PDL or other Hobie.

[@RedfishHunter]

Kevn Peppel I have had no issues at all. Never slipped or felt loose once

[@shaneyellin4831]

Hey Kev, the bungee just holds the seat down vertically, the webbing straps that clip to the hull take the load from pedaling.

[@m.mccarville1004]

No problem with the seat, does not feel loose at all.

[@bradjohnson4787]

How easy/good is it is to paddle?

[@RXAngler]

I think this will be my next kayak. Thanks for the frank review.

[@RedfishHunter]

Texas RX Angler take it for a test ride and see what you think!

[@seanflynn3094]

Can it use sail kit.?

[@ratherbfishing455]

ACK had it at the Demo day. Nice design. Seat needs working. However, I don't like the colors. No place to put a sail ??

[@RedfishHunter]

Rather B Fishing ehh plenty of other hobie’s that have sailing ability. This one just wasn’t designed with that in mind which isn’t a big deal for a lot of people I would think.

[@camkelly7785]

If drifting -backwards-, into shallow water, can you retract that rudder while seated ? ...before it gets twisted by the shallow water ??

[@RedfishHunter]

Cam Kelly absolutely. The retraction string is right in front of you in the seated position

[@WelshJotun]

Very helpful video, thank you

[@johnmerino7579]

Where can I buy one in corpus Christi

[@chase6557]

Where did you get that shirt!?

[@haroldcale4767]

I don't like ordering on line for anything. so can one buy the compass kayak at a dicks or field and stream or some where to just go pick up one? thanks for sharing

[@RedfishHunter]

Harold Cale no, but a local hobie kayak dealer will have them in store to buy. Google for your local dealer

[@saleksa]

Awesome review! Do you think this yak would be solid in big water such as gulfs, bays, and oceans? Would love an Outback but the price is hard to pass up on this boat.

[@RedfishHunter]

I use it in the bays no problem, I have no idea about beyond the breakers in the ocean though, I'm not the best person to ask about btb

[@Grinding2success]

Could you possibly take me on a kayak guide trip to catch some reds?

[@benjaminw1351]

Do you have to buy a whole new drive for the 180 or is it just an upgrade? Thanks! Great Video!

[@RedfishHunter]

The whole drive, but when you buy it I’m sure you could work out a deal to get the 180 drive instead

[@benjaminw1351]

Thanks for the reply, Will do.

[@Godgiven357]

Thanks for the informative video, 2" of water is impressive

[@moralestexasfishing5583]

Awesome video for a new comer like me,Thanks👍.Man I'm Really Digging the SHIRT🐟.Greetings from San Antonio TX

[@rickfine822]

what do you mean that it has two seat positions?

[@filipe6953]

is the standard drive with turbo fins faster than the new 180 drive

[@RedfishHunter]

I wouldn’t say faster, but definitely more similar. Their efficiencies are pretty close.

[@allengerjoey]

Will it come in the camo color? And is it ambidextrous steering control?

[@RedfishHunter]

JOEY ALLENGER unfortunately, no and no. Next year might get new colors but this year is Seagrass and Slate Blue

[@allengerjoey]

Texas Redfish Hunter Well I appreciate it man. Just to let you know you make that kayak look good. Lol

[@ashtonmaloney3562]

Yes video on rod holder

[@0riginall337]

You planning on getting the 13fishing concept Z??!!??

[@RedfishHunter]

How To do it yes

[@0riginall337]

Sweet

[@tkftombo]

How does it paddle compared to Revolution 13?

[@RedfishHunter]

Well, the revo 13 is easier for sure, it's built for speed and is slimmer and faster, but you sacrifice stability. So it's all about what you need and how you fish, both are solid kayaks

[@weirdfishweirdfish6636]

Can you update seat on older outbacks?

[@RedfishHunter]

yeah there are some diy stuff you can do

[@DannyBFishing]

Making a tough choice between this and the outback....2017s are on clearance some places so the price difference wont matter.

[@RedfishHunter]

tough choice! the 180 drive is nice though if that's a difference maker

[@weirdfishweirdfish6636]

Do you have any links on the diy

[@redwood1957]

do you still have and us this yak? If not why? Thank you

[@YankeeTankerOutdoors]

Great review. I’m still going with a Jackson Coosa FD. The drive is awesome.

[@RedfishHunter]

I actually haven't tested that one out, I'll have to give it a try

[@YankeeTankerOutdoors]

Texas Redfish Hunter the innovation in the drive is what sets it apart. Look at the KZbin vids. The coosa and the little brother the cruise (2100).

[@theparamedicyakker5539]

Yankee Tanker Outdoors i was thinking the same thing. I have a PA12 which is my tourney yak but let the wife use it most when we fish together. I have a Jackson Cuda 12 which I love but wish it had a drive. I think for the price the Compass looks like a good extra peddle yak to have.

[@TheTruth23rd]

What’s that rail in the front of the kayak you use?

[@RedfishHunter]

TheProAmateur that was an H-bar from Hobie for stand up assist if you need it

[@markbiggs7689]

Okay..... you sold me on the Compass!

[@dougmac8904]

Thanks. I'm gong to get one today.

[@leolldankology]

If they made the price point closer to like 1200 would be better. If I could afford a hobie is get one, but for 2k, is have to consider a skiff or aluminum boat.

[@scottblackwood6248]

Great review!

[@Fishingchanneltv]

great review you got a subscriber

[@berserk9163]

Compass was weak I’m glad i upgraded to the pro angler 14. Not downgrading to the compass.

[@stevenenders97]

The new pelican 130 looks like it could be a good competitor to this kayak at $1499.

[@norbertpesch8327]

Best compass video so far. Do you have any idea of cruising speed with standard/turbo fins

[@RedfishHunter]

thanks man, I don't have an exact figure unfortunately, never measured it. Maybe will calculate it next time I'm out

[@FishingWithHeath]

Solid review man

[@RedfishHunter]

Heath Panganiban thanks buddy

[@DiegoGarcia-tb1uo]

Where can we get that shirt??

[@RedfishHunter]

Diego Garcia fshfrsh.com!

[@AmericanKayakSupply]

Great review bud.

[@jose737_fishing8]

I like it, except the color.

[@RedfishHunter]

I feeeeeel ya, they kinda grew on me, I wanted camo

[@ben82ful]

What's the weight limit? I'm a big guy fisherman lol

[@RedfishHunter]

Ben Rymers 400lbs

[@fishingwithtank]

this is my comment LOL. and went fishing yesterday at broken bridge and I fell on a Oyster Bed and cut my foot hands and elbow but did catch my flounder limit LOL

[@RedfishHunter]

man that sucks, but good fishing!

[@fishingwithtank]

Texas Redfish Hunter yes it was and I debuted the Hat on Monday to my girlfriend's son and is jealous now she wants me to buy her one

[@markcrawford9824]

That shirt is great

[@weirdfishweirdfish6636]

Found the diy 0nly thing they don't sell seats anymore if anyone has a jackson silver elite seat for sale will buy

[@gerardoahumada7172]

How much N

[@kentcostello8099]

Thank you for the info 🤔

[@Fgalvezpool]

No matter how much u talk about the compass i dont see any special about but the brand name, for that price is better yet Manta Ray Propel 12 or pescador pilot,

[@RedfishHunter]

honestly I just prefer the Mirage drive like I explained in the video, but everyone is different and more comfortable with different things

[@TheBMWBUM]

The mirage drive is so Superior to any of the props on the market... Go use one and you'll see. It's the best way to kayak fish imo. It's the most like standing on a trolling motor on the print deck you can get and still have manual propulsion.

[@theparamedicyakker5539]

Fernando Galvez the Pilot is a a piece of junk. The drive on it is fairly noisy and not as fluid moving as a Mirage drive. I think this is also wider than the Manta Ray which makes it more stable to stand in.

[@josesalinas2154]

How much is it?

[@caseylrand]

way too much

[@DjehutimasAsarRa]

Nice beats

[@sadarahurh8794]

sailing ?

[@stephensodergren1825]

good video

[@TwinkieHoarder]

I NEED IT

[@antoniomartinez3791]

Well time 2 open a savings account,lol

[@MrRedskins0021]

$2,000? Pass!

[@caseylrand]

thought i was the only one....

[@RedfishHunter]

definitely still steep! completely understand

[@MrRedskins0021]

Texas Redfish Hunter The only way to make it more affordable is if Hobbie moves the company to Texas. California's taxes and steep prices on materials are probably the reason they are so expensive.

[@rps13sr]

MrRedskins0021 even better to move it to Mexico or China.

[@MrCuervo22779]

rps13sr 🖓🖓🖓🖓🖓🖓🖓🖓🖓🖓🖓

[@thinredlinestandfirm]

How much do you weigh? I’m 230 lbs and concerned about 400 lb capacity with gear added.

[@RedfishHunter]

I don't think weight is that much to worry about, and I don't think you'll end up bringing 170 lbs of gear. I'd test out the boat though and make sure its comfortable for you or if you'd want to upgrade to the PA

[@m.mccarville1004]

I am 205, no problem at all.

[@MrCpinks]

Damn.....Really making me think twice about my Wilderness Radar 115.........

[@RedfishHunter]

I would test both out at a demo day or something, then choose the one you like best

[@jrs2023]

Finally!!! Entertainment!!!

[@sixstringfrenzy238]

oh nice! now all the TRH videos will be hobie infomercials .... great.

[@RedfishHunter]

lol not true....people wanted a review, I gave them a review

[@FlatsHatter]

You have to be joking. 2k for a Walmart yak with pedal drive.

[@FlatsHatter]

Timmeh2Buck , Another hobie fanboy butthurt. You're only going to see better yaks with better drives. At the same price point.

[@bottomlinefishing3718]

Not the cheapest hobie anymore

[@jackbrick2967]

What is

[@bottomlinefishing3718]

@@jackbrick2967 hobie passport

[@benkihada]

Pescador pilot is much cheaper at $1600 shipped @Amazon just stating the fact.

[@RedfishHunter]

Bernardo Villanueva not a fan of that drive personally

[@benkihada]

Texas Redfish Hunter me neither, but pricewise they are cheapest on the market. Hobbie compass still dominant though

[@RedfishHunter]

I didn't say the hobie was the cheapest on the market. I said it was the cheapest hobie on the market.

[@Bluemilo]

Both looks good but Im getting a hobie.

[@theparamedicyakker5539]

Bernardo Villanueva yeah but whos wants to pay $1600 for a turd. I'd rather spend the extra money in tax and the difference. Also resale on a Hobie is killer

[@gsppuffer]

sure does look like a 1200-1500 dollar kayak at best