bayoubound

I rarely hit the water before safe light, usually only for tournaments. But when I do, always have a light.

Wife and I recently bought a king Serta IComfort, best decision we ever made and worth every penny. Will never go back to a cheap mattress again.

Magic Mike

I got fired from a restaurant once while in college. A week later they called me and told me they made a mistake and offered me my job back. I took it back. Does that count? :nana:

I've been to Belize twice and stayed in San Pedro (Ambergris Caye) both times and loved it. If you are into diving/snorkeling, I'd highly recommend taking a trip that brings you to the blue hole and half moon caye. Half moon caye is a place I will never forget.

I fished Crooked Creek reservoir last weekend, caught 5 bass but biggest one was 17", not much size to them. Water was a little high, caught them all on zoom super fluke texas rigged weightless.

I own a 2015 Hobie Outback and a 2014 Native Propel 13. Both are great boats and have their pros and cons, I honestly think it is hard to say that one is overall better than the other.

I purchased the Outback for my wife because she found the drive is lighter weight and easier for her to take in and out herself. The outback turns much better than the Native, even after adding an aftermarket extended rudder to the Native. But, the Native has reverse so the sharp turns aren't as necessary.

Many of the diehard Hobie guys will tell you "I can't think of a time I needed reverse" but that's probably because they have never had it. I use it all the time and I know my wife will tell you she wishes the mirage drive had it.

The Native layout is more of a blank canvas with many gear tracks to set it up how you want. The Hobie has more enclosed storage and has a lot of the small accessories built in for you like paddle holders, rod holders, etc. The hobie is also is GPS ready with thru hull fittings for wires and a transducer mount in one of the scupper holes.

Native has better area for standing and site casting, is still possible in the Outback but not as comfortable.

Propel drive needs 12-18" of water, any shallower and you are pulling it up through the hull. The mirage drive can run in much shallower water by fluttering the fins, or you can pull the fins up flush with the bottom of the hull but do not have to remove the drive.

Mirage drive is better around submerged grass and lilly pads...sometimes they will slow it down but usually if you keep pedaling the fins will clear themselves. The propel drive is completely useless is grass and lillys, and you have to pull the drive up through the hull and clean the propeller with your hands. The native paddles very well when fishing in those conditions though.

Just depends on your preference.

This is how I do it as well.