Hobie Kayaks Pro Angler 12 - 360

Super Stable Fishing Kayak with 360 Mirage Drive

The Hobie Pro Angler 12 with 360 drive combines a feature filled fishing platform with Hobie's revolutionary 360 Mirage Drive system. Control the kayak with fine precision with the ability to point the fins in any direction - complete 360 control! The controls are located with the rudder steering handle and between the two you can really move this kayak into the tightest of spaces and navigate the smallest of waterways and features - perfect for the lake and creek. The 360 drive comes fitted with Kick Up Turbo fins for worry-free pedalling - should you strike an object with the fins they simply kick up out of harms way to help reduce the risk of damage. This really is the ultimate flatwater fishing kayak and is now a common sight at the big UK freshwater competitions, as being the fishing kayak of choice for many top anglers.

Replaceable mounting boards can be found either side of the cockpit to allow easy mounting of fish finders, GPS units, down riggers and more.

The Pro Angler 360 comes loaded with an impressive list of features. The fully adjustable Vantage ST seat keeps you comfortable for long sessions on the water, and includes Boa® System Lumbar Support. H-Rails feature either side of the cockpit and double up as a grab rail and an accessory mounting system. The PA12 even comes supplied with a H-Rail Cup Holder and 2 H-Rail Rod Racks! Further H-Rail accessories can easily be added. Accessory mounting platforms can be found at the bow end of the cockpit and feature the all-new H-Track for easy mounting of accessories, along with gear/tool hanging points.

The Pro Angler 12 has stacks of storage space. There is horizontal storage for up to six rods and two additional vertical rod holders. The large front hatch comes with a hatch liner - making a great place to store your catch for the table. A large rectangular hatch comes supplied with a Pivoting Tackle Management System incorporating 2 Plano tackle boxes. A 8" twist lock hatch features at the stern for even more storage space, and if all that wasn't enough then there is a tackle storage space under the seat too! The large rear tankwell/cargo area will easily take a Hobie Livewell or H-Crate for further bait and tackle storage.

Other features include a retractable rudder system with dual steering from either side of the craft, a tracking skeg for improved straight line cruising, a 260cm 2-piece paddle with on-hull storage, front and rear carry handles, a sail mount and comes anchor trolley ready the Hobie Guardian Retractable Transducer Shield - this allows you to raise and lower the transducer plate via a control cord in the cockpit - perfect for deploying large side scan transducers after launching. The shield will automatically raise up if the transducer strikes an object. The shield will work with a wide range of transducer sizes and shapes. The Pro Angler also includes a system of Thru Hull cable seals for waterproof cable routing.

The Pro Angler 12 360 really is a well kitted out fishing kayak. The PA12 is best suited to flatwater conditions ideally on lakes, rivers and canals, although can be used in calm coastal conditions too.