Courtney Ashburn
As a native of Tallahassee, Florida, a place I still call home, I run my kayak fishing charter business. Kayak fishing is such a major part of my life that I don’t know what I would do if I couldn’t be on the water. I have met so many incredible people through kayak fishing, whether […]
Trent Steege
I call Panama City, Fl my home but you can find me searching for fish anywhere they live in the South East US in my Hobie Pro Angler 12 360. I chose this are to settle down in precisely for its quick and easy access to incredible inshore and offshore saltwater fishing in addition to […]
Clayton Shilling
Hailing from the Sportsman’s Paradise of South Louisiana, my passion for fishing was ignited on the spillway, casting lines with my dad as we chased bass beneath the warm southern sun. My journey took an exciting turn when I met my neighbor, Mr. Brendan Bayard, who introduced me to the exhilarating world of fishing kayaks. […]
Steve Lessard
I am A Louisiana native and grew up fishing in our diverse ecosystem. I spent my life perusing many different types of fishing in every craft possible. When I was introduced to the Hobie with its range and control I was hooked for like. Kayak fishing brings everything together from peaceful glides enjoying the wildlife […]
Brian Nelli
My deep-seated passion for kayak fishing was ignited back in 2006. Ever since then I’ve dedicated myself to making kayak fishing my profession and my greatest passion. In the present, I operate Pushin’ Water Kayak Charters in South Florida, where I offer fellow anglers the chance to immerse themselves in the sport of kayak fishing. […]
Matthew Brannon
A passionate tournament angler that has traveled the country competing from Coast to Coast. Originally from South Carolina and currently residing in California I have a vast amount of angling experience in a variety of waters. While my passion is chasing big largemouth bass, I have been successful in both fresh and saltwater pursuits. From […]
Merlin Hammer III
I’m from Indiana, lived here my whole life, and I cant get enough of fishing. I’m as competitive as it gets, I love fishing kayak tournaments, and my Hobie kayak helps me get the job done. I started fishing kayak tournaments locally in 2020 and it didn’t take me long to get into the bigger […]
Daniel Lyons
Growing up in South Louisiana, I’ve been fishing for as long as I can remember—starting with cypress swamps and coastal marshes. When I moved to Tennessee in 2007, I swapped the bayous for the lakes and rivers of the Volunteer State. My competitive fishing journey began in 2008 with boat tournaments, but in 2016, I […]
Cory Fogleboch
I’m an avid angler who grew up mastering the freshwater of Erie, PA. I moved to Charleston, SC and discovered a whole new passion for fishing when I took my first Hobie Kayak on a voyage into the glistening saltwater estuaries. I’m an avid tournament angler who thrives on competition. Whether I’m out trying to […]
Ryan Rhodes
Over 14 years ago I joined the Hobie Fishing Team , My fishing targets almost all inshore saltwater species, from speckled trout and puppy drum on the flats, to sight casting cobia and bull drum off the beach in the ocean. When it’s warm you’ll find me on the ocean, in our inlet and surrounding […]