Benton Parrott
Benton Parrott is a North Carolina native who currently resides in South Alabama. His time on the water is spent fishing the Gulf from the panhandle of Florida to the coast of Louisiana. He has been competing in kayak fishing tournaments as a Hobie team member since 2010. He has won 4 National titles and […]
Lance Burgos
I am a South Louisiana native, and primarily a trophy speckled trout enthusiast with trophy trout caught from Florida to the Texas coast. I am proud to represent the Backpacker here in Baton Rouge, and as an ambassador for Hobie Fishing love competing in local, and regional tournaments primarily targeting Louisiana saltwater inshore species. I […]
Barbara “Barbie” Garcia
“I’m a passionate kayak angler from Edinburg, Texas, always chasing the next great catch. Fishing from a kayak gives me the thrill of adventure and a deep connection to nature, whether I’m exploring the quiet backwaters or battling strong fish in open waters. I love the challenge, patience, and skill that come with the sport, […]
Kevin Ryan
I was born and raised on Staten Island, New York. It is here where I find myself fishing the Raritan Bay fishing, for striped bass, blue fish, fluke, and Tog. I travel to neighboring states such as New Jersey and Connecticut to chase down these fish in my Hobie Pro Angler 14 360. Fishing in […]
Melissa Kegg
I discovered fishing later in life after an injury sidelined me from the professional foosball tour and I quickly became fascinated with learning to understand and catch bass. I’ve always been an outdoors person and love being on the water, camping, and adventuring, and following the kayak bass fishing trails the past few years has […]
David Burt
I was born and raised on the Eastern Shore. My dad got me into fishing at an early age and for the past 20 plus years I’ve worked on an offshore charter boat and am a US Coast Guard licensed Captain. In 2008 I purchased my 1st kayak, a 2005 Hobie Outback Hank Parker edition […]
Missy Deneau
I’m an outdoor enthusiast who’s passionate about environmental and aqua marine preservation. I found my passion for fishing when my dad bought me my first fishing rod. The first time I used it, I launched it into the lake but thanks to Dad’s patience, I learned very well. I compete in bass tournaments across the […]
Jerry Yang
I was born and raised in California, but I spent 19 years of my adult life in North Carolina before eventually returning to California. My journey into kayak fishing began with inexpensive, no-frills kayaks that didn’t quite click with me. It all changed when I saw a couple of anglers gliding on Hobie Kayaks – […]
James Strawbridge
I was born in Albany, New York but now reside in Colorado. I’ve been bass fishing all my life and really enjoy teaching others the things I’ve learned over the years. Being part of the Hobie Team is a great honor. Kayaking is a great sport weather you like to fish or just go enjoy […]
Felipe Ortega
I grew up in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado, spending countless hours fishing the local water. I picked up a Hobie Sport in 2007, becoming one of the first to be fishing off a Hobie kayak in New Mexico. My primary fishing target has always been Rio Grande Cutthroat and Rainbow Trout with Pike […]