Hi forum - picking up a hobie outback 2020 next weekend! Finally got tired of rubbing shoulders on crowded piers.
Very excited! Also thinking of using the yak as a platform for snorkeling for scallops/spearfishing. Would love to get some hot tips on good areas for beginners.
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Congrats on the purchase.
Well past the edge, almost at the point of no return.
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Welcome to the rest of your life Sam
i just love the new outback, what area you from? This would help in who's going to lead you astray 


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Welcome to VYak! I'm a newbie kayak owner myself. I found plenty of useful info and advise here from fellow experience yakers.
I hope you know that you'll probably spend another grand or two pimping your new yak.
Hope you catch plenty of fish.
Remember, safety first.
I hope you know that you'll probably spend another grand or two pimping your new yak.

Hope you catch plenty of fish.
Remember, safety first.
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peatop wrote:Welcome to the rest of your life Sami just love the new outback, what area you from? This would help in who's going to lead you astray
Thanks! I'm in Wantirna (eastern suburbs), so generally fishing around Mornington Peninsula.
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Oof it's way too late... hahaha alright spent a bunch. It's surprisingly how quickly little things add up - drift chut, flag, fish finder, rod holdersPinoyatoz wrote:Welcome to VYak! I'm a newbie kayak owner myself. I found plenty of useful info and advise here from fellow experience yakers.
I hope you know that you'll probably spend another grand or two pimping your new yak.![]()
Hope you catch plenty of fish.
Remember, safety first.
