Bow to Stern: Hobie's New 'Ike'-Inspired Fishing Kayak

Hobie unveiled a new Mike Iaconelli signature fishing kayak on the opening morning at ICAST 2021 in Orlando.

The Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 14 360 Mike Iaconelli Edition, a large, feature-rich fishing kayak, was introduced in front of a large crowd gathered at the Hobie booth. A video with the professional bass angler introducing the kayak was part of the presentation.

Equipped with MirageDrive 360 and Kick-Up Fin technology, the "Ike" edition has everything a kayak angler would want.

Watch the video above, as Hobie's Howie Strech goes into detail about the features of the Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 14 360 Mike Iaconelli Edition.

According to Hobie:

"Experience unrivaled comfort in ergonomic and highly adjustable Vantage seat. Feature rich, with all the trappings that are synonymous with Hobie fishing kayaks. Including H-Rail for unlimited accessory rigging.

"Guardian Retractable Transducer Shield, and a variety of storage options for all your rod setups. Custom EVA pads and branded graphics complete the bold look and specialized performance."

Specifications

• Drive: MD 360 Turbo, with Kick-Up Fin technology
• Length: 13 feet, 8 inches (4.17 meters)
• Width: 38 inches (.97m)
• Height: 20 inches (.51m)
• Capacity: 600 pounds (272kg)
• Fitted Hull Weight: 124.5 pounds (56.5kg)
• Fully Rigged Weight: 148.5 pounds (67.4kg)
• Hull Construction: Rotomolded polyethylene

Other features

• Firecracker red camo hull
• Ike-approved hull graphics
• Guardian retractable transducer shield
• Pivoting tackle management system
• Front and center hatches
• Horizontal rod storage

Hobie says there is a limited run of the kayak this year; available at Hobie dealers.

MSRP: $5,299