If you live in a cold-weather or rainy environment, sit-on-top kayaks have little protection for the paddler. They have wide cockpits so people of all shapes and sizes can get in and out with ease.īut that wide and open design does come with some consequences. These boats are favored by casual and beginner kayakers thanks to their focus on stability. Like most recreational kayaks, the Hobie Mirage Passport has a “sit-on-top” design.

If you live in a small house or an apartment, it may be better to go with an inflatable fishing kayak that can be stored in a hallway closet if necessary. Preferably this will be in a climate-controlled area like a garage, though a covered area outside like a shed will do fine. There are plenty of cheaper kayaks like the Sea Ghost 130 from Vibe that can fill the role with similar stability, a few custom options, and fishing rod holders.Īs a hard-sided boat, your Hobie Mirage Passport will need a decent-sized storage space. While it is one of the cheaper pedal models, if you’re new to the sport or you’re not sure how much kayaking you’ll be able to do, it may be better to try a cheaper paddle model first.

As a pedal fishing kayak, you can expect the Hobie Mirage Passport to be more expensive than many similar paddle kayaks.

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