Americana Outdoors E-Magazine - July 2018 - ICAST Edition

SEE WHAT’S NEW FROM HOBIE BY KYLE CURRY

Kayak fishing has long been one of the most popular ways to take to the water and wet a line. At the forefront of that move- ment is Hobie. Offering a variety of kayaks to fit any budget, Hobie works continuously to enhance the kayak fishing experi- ence. New at ICAST this year, the leader in kayak innovation is introducing the Hobie Guardian, a retractable transducer shield.

The Hobie Guardian is designed to provide optimal transduc- er performance and clear fishfinder readings. Installed on the bottom of the kayak, this new product serves as a protec- tive shield for the transducer. One of the advantages to fish- ing out of a kayak is the ability to access skinny water. Some- times these areas are loaded with cover and scattered rocks. In the past, the electronics transducer has been left exposed and vulnerable to being damaged by any obstructions. Dam- aging the transducer and costing yourself a lot of money is no longer a concern. The durable shield and suspension technol- ogy of the Hobie Guardian protect your transducer from any impact. One key advantage to this technology is the ability to retract the transducer out from the water and up into the body of the kayak. This convenient action makes beaching the kay- ak, as well as transporting and storage a worry free experi- ence ensuring the transducer is not exposed to the elements. The all-new Hobie Guardian will come standard in all 2019 Hobie Mirage Pro Angler Series models.